Peninsula Rescue Mission serves dinner, presents to men on Christmas Eve
and last updated 2020-12-24 23:18:43-05
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Peninsula Rescue Mission helps out men in Hampton Roads in all sorts of ways.
Christmas Eve, they helped make sure they got served holiday cheer and so much more with their annual Christmas Eve dinner.
âThis is the hinge that everything spins on,â Faith DeFriese, Accountant and Volunteer Coordinator for the Peninsula Rescue Mission told News 3.
The mission has been a part of DeFriese s family for three generations ever since her grandfather founded it in 1966.
âIt s so much of my life is wrapped up in the mission,â she said.
In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. Place the strawberries in a blender with a little water and blend to a smooth paste. Add the strawberry puree, almond milk, and coconut oil to the dry mixture and stir to combine until the batter is properly blended. Heat a pan over medium heat, add ¼ cup batter per pancake. Drizzle ½ teaspoon cold-pressed cooking oil along edges to prevent from sticking. Cook the pancakes on heated pan until golden brown on both sides Top with ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup or organic honey and sliced strawberries. Serve warm.
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