Looking out the Window: Genesis Award Winner Valerie Massey Goree Talks about Justice at Dawn, Shares a Yummy Recipe and Two Personal, Inspirational Stories. Gives away a Copy of Her Book.
A Warm Welcome to Valerie Massey Goree Valerie will give away a copy of Justice at Dawn. Winner's choice, print or e-Book (U.S. residents); e-Book only (non-U.S. residents). Valerie also shares a wonderful recipe and her favorite Bible verse with the inspirational stories behind them. The Story Behind Valerie's Mother's Shortbread My mother’s shortbread was a staple in our home when I was a kid. I grew up in the former British Colony of Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in Central Africa. Following our British heritage, we always had people over for tea. Knock on the door any afternoon, and you’d be welcomed with, “Come in. So good to see you. I’ll put the kettle on.” Mom always had her three-tiered cake tin filled with goodies. Sometimes cake, but more often than not, biscuits (cookies), scones, savory cheese straws, and her shortbread. When I got married in Texas, my parents travelled from South Africa for the wedding. Valerie's parents at her wedding. I’d asked Mom to brin