The chicken recipe I tried for dinner tonight was pretty good... so, Dear Reader, I am posting it here;
6 - 8 boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup dijon mustard (I used Grey Poupon)
1/4 cup maple syrup (I used real maple syrup, kinda expensive, but oh so good in taste)
1 tblsp of white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1 tsp or more of dried or fresh rosemary
salt/pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 450 F...... Place chicken thighs into an oven proof baking dish that you have sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray or have lined with foil. Salt and pepper both sides to taste. (I used a 9x13, but also had more chicken thighs.)
In a medium sized bowl, mix the dijon mustard, maple syrup, vinegar and rosemary until well mixed. Pour over chicken. With a pair of tongs or fork, turn the chicken thighs, so that the sauce will cover all parts of them.
Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until meat thermometer reaches 165 F. You can baste the top of the chicken with the sauce half way through the baking process. I really recommend using a meat themometer, as this will tell you when the chicken is done, without cutting into it and losing those yummy juices.
Once your chicken reaches the correct temperature, you can turn on the broiler to broil the top for a few minutes. About 3 - 5 minutes should be good. If you are using a glass baking dish, becareful about how close you are to the broiling flames, or heat unit. Glass can break if too close.
I served this with brown rice. Chicken thighs were place on a nice pile of rice, then sauce poured over that. It was yummy!!!
Other side dishes were homegrown tomatoes quarters, cucumber slices, and corn on the cob. The tomatoes and cucumber came from our garden. They were scrumptious!!!!!
This recipe was adapted from the "witty in the city" blog, who adapted it from "The I Heart Trader Joe's Cookbook" by Cherie Mercer Twohy.
I really enjoyed the taste of this chicken recipe. Different from our everyday chicken. My guys liked it too. Let me know if you try this, and what your thought of it, Dear Reader. :)
Blessings to you and yours.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Finally, the heat wave broke!!!! It's raining today and much much cooler... I even have my sweats and socks on!!!
The heat wave ended in a flurry of dust and wind... I mean BIG WIND. We could hardly see across the street when the wind began. I was really concerned about a tornado happening!!! Thank God none occured. Things flew off of our deck, and the hubby had to go catch some of it as it rolled down our driveway. We had gusts up to 70 mph, while a few miles away, there was a gust recorded as high as 98 mph!!! My goodness!!! I am relieved for the break in the heat. It's been really hard to get out and do some yard work, or work in the garden.
College classes begin again next week, with a meeting on the 23rd for the Dietetic Tech program. Then full classes begin on the 27th. I'm taking a big breath and going full force this term and the spring term. Looking forward to learning what I need to learn, and then find a job as a Dietetic Tech!!!
Today I am thinking about having a good chicken dinner..... found a great recipe online that include Dejon Mustard, Maple Syrup and chicken baked in the oven.... the picture was scrumptious looking. My guys will get experimented on, again, tonight for dinner. Now, to think of something to cook with the chicken. There are still some zucchini in the fridge and some yellow cukes....also some Walla Walla onions that need to be used. Good start, huh? I'll share the recipe next post, if it turns out to be good. :)
My fall redecorating is almost done. I've been decluttering as I have been dusting, taking things down and rearranging. TOOOOO many things!! Since cleaning out my Mom's apt, after her passing away, getting rid of things has become a priority of mine. I don't want to leave my family with all the stuff like my Mom had.
Tomorrow will be one month since Mama passed. The last few days have been pretty emotional for me. In my redecorating, I have changed the guestrooms look, by laying her pretty turquoise/blue/aqua quilt on the day bed. I made this quilt for her several years ago. She LOVED it. It is still in great shape, so I washed it and put it on the day bed as the cover quilt. Looks really pretty! If I ever learn how to add pictures on this blog, I'll add one of the guestroom, and the rest of my redecorating.... LOVE the fall colored quilts, wall decorations, pictures and nic nacs... Cheerful, though!
Ok, it's time for me to get off of the computer, get busy doing other things around my house. I still have to go to the store for some chicken to baked for dinner.....
Take care, Dear Reader, (if there are any readers). Life is so darn short. Tell those you love just how much you love them, and how much they mean to you. You will never regret saying those caring words to them. You can regret not saying them, if they are gone before you say it.
Leave a comment if you would like to, Dear Reader. I would love to read about you and your thoughts.
The heat wave ended in a flurry of dust and wind... I mean BIG WIND. We could hardly see across the street when the wind began. I was really concerned about a tornado happening!!! Thank God none occured. Things flew off of our deck, and the hubby had to go catch some of it as it rolled down our driveway. We had gusts up to 70 mph, while a few miles away, there was a gust recorded as high as 98 mph!!! My goodness!!! I am relieved for the break in the heat. It's been really hard to get out and do some yard work, or work in the garden.
College classes begin again next week, with a meeting on the 23rd for the Dietetic Tech program. Then full classes begin on the 27th. I'm taking a big breath and going full force this term and the spring term. Looking forward to learning what I need to learn, and then find a job as a Dietetic Tech!!!
Today I am thinking about having a good chicken dinner..... found a great recipe online that include Dejon Mustard, Maple Syrup and chicken baked in the oven.... the picture was scrumptious looking. My guys will get experimented on, again, tonight for dinner. Now, to think of something to cook with the chicken. There are still some zucchini in the fridge and some yellow cukes....also some Walla Walla onions that need to be used. Good start, huh? I'll share the recipe next post, if it turns out to be good. :)
My fall redecorating is almost done. I've been decluttering as I have been dusting, taking things down and rearranging. TOOOOO many things!! Since cleaning out my Mom's apt, after her passing away, getting rid of things has become a priority of mine. I don't want to leave my family with all the stuff like my Mom had.
Tomorrow will be one month since Mama passed. The last few days have been pretty emotional for me. In my redecorating, I have changed the guestrooms look, by laying her pretty turquoise/blue/aqua quilt on the day bed. I made this quilt for her several years ago. She LOVED it. It is still in great shape, so I washed it and put it on the day bed as the cover quilt. Looks really pretty! If I ever learn how to add pictures on this blog, I'll add one of the guestroom, and the rest of my redecorating.... LOVE the fall colored quilts, wall decorations, pictures and nic nacs... Cheerful, though!
Ok, it's time for me to get off of the computer, get busy doing other things around my house. I still have to go to the store for some chicken to baked for dinner.....
Take care, Dear Reader, (if there are any readers). Life is so darn short. Tell those you love just how much you love them, and how much they mean to you. You will never regret saying those caring words to them. You can regret not saying them, if they are gone before you say it.
Leave a comment if you would like to, Dear Reader. I would love to read about you and your thoughts.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
I'm back home, after spending three weeks away because my dear Mama passed away. My heart is broken, yet I know she is no longer in pain, doesn't have diabetes anymore, and she knew I loved her so much. Our last conversation was just a day before she collapsed and two days before she passed. I told her how much I loved her... and she told me the same.... I'll always be grateful for that last talk on the phone.
My hubby and I drove for 11 hours to get to the hospital 24 hrs before Mama went to be with the Lord. He dropped everything, including a very important work assignment, to get me 'home'. He was my rock. We've been married over 32 years, and he still surprises me. He took me home, stayed as long as he needed to be with me, then drove back to where we live now, and got the work assignment done, then drove back to 'home'. No complaining about all the trips. He did what I needed him to do... I am so thankful. It's hard to put into words just how endearing his actions are and will forever be to me.
Life is full of changes, people come into our lives and leave. I believe we learn lessons from each and every one. However, there is no one like someone who has known you since childhood, knows all your little secrets that no one else (including the hubby) has any idea about, and is your best friend. My best friend came to comfort and be with me when she found out about my Mom. She left a couple days earlier than expected to go to a family reunion, so she could 'be there' for me... whatever I needed. God truly blessed me with her friendship. Although, she is more than friend..... she's my sister by heart. Where ever she is, I'll 'be there' for her, when she needs my shoulder and my hand to hold hers.
My Mama was stubborn, opinionated, loving, loyal and cared for those who were less fortunate than her. Her earlier life was filled with pain and alot of heartache. She grew up in foster homes, where people didn't really care about her. When she got married and had kids, she didn't know how to cope. My sisters, brother and I had some hard times growing up. Mom wasn't emotionally ready to take care of 5 kids and a harsh husband. One of my siblings is unforgiving of those times, and how negative Mom could be, but I forgave her a long time ago. She did the best she could, with what life she was given and I'm proud to have been her first child. I'll always love her and know she loved me.
I am so grateful for the time I spent with my sisters, after Mom left us. We had some great bonding moments. One of the first things we said, after Mom passed, was that we are now orphans. Isn't that strange? It doesn't matter how old you are, when you last parent dies, you are an orphan. It was good to know that we weren't the only people to think that,,,, my neighbor said she and her siblings thought the same thing.
It was also good to see my brother and have some time with him. Hadn't seen him in years. He looks and talks so much like our Dad... and he has Dad's hands..... funny what we notice about eachother. My sisters and I talked about how much we looked like Mom and each other, too.
PICTURES!!! Oh how my Mom had pictures!!!! Some I hadn't seen in many many years. They brought back wonderful memories of vacations and silly things we kids did when we were growing up. We cried, laughed, joked, then cried and laughed again. Sharing all this with them made the pain ease some.... lifted our hurting hearts. There was no fighting, accusations, or hurtful talk..like I have seen in other families. I am sure we all are grateful for that!! I'm proud of us, too. Mom would be too.
Well, now that I wrote a book... there is still so much in my heart, but will close for now. If anyone reads this, leave a comment. It would be so nice to read how you, Dear Reader, have coped with the loss of your parent/s.
My hubby and I drove for 11 hours to get to the hospital 24 hrs before Mama went to be with the Lord. He dropped everything, including a very important work assignment, to get me 'home'. He was my rock. We've been married over 32 years, and he still surprises me. He took me home, stayed as long as he needed to be with me, then drove back to where we live now, and got the work assignment done, then drove back to 'home'. No complaining about all the trips. He did what I needed him to do... I am so thankful. It's hard to put into words just how endearing his actions are and will forever be to me.
Life is full of changes, people come into our lives and leave. I believe we learn lessons from each and every one. However, there is no one like someone who has known you since childhood, knows all your little secrets that no one else (including the hubby) has any idea about, and is your best friend. My best friend came to comfort and be with me when she found out about my Mom. She left a couple days earlier than expected to go to a family reunion, so she could 'be there' for me... whatever I needed. God truly blessed me with her friendship. Although, she is more than friend..... she's my sister by heart. Where ever she is, I'll 'be there' for her, when she needs my shoulder and my hand to hold hers.
My Mama was stubborn, opinionated, loving, loyal and cared for those who were less fortunate than her. Her earlier life was filled with pain and alot of heartache. She grew up in foster homes, where people didn't really care about her. When she got married and had kids, she didn't know how to cope. My sisters, brother and I had some hard times growing up. Mom wasn't emotionally ready to take care of 5 kids and a harsh husband. One of my siblings is unforgiving of those times, and how negative Mom could be, but I forgave her a long time ago. She did the best she could, with what life she was given and I'm proud to have been her first child. I'll always love her and know she loved me.
I am so grateful for the time I spent with my sisters, after Mom left us. We had some great bonding moments. One of the first things we said, after Mom passed, was that we are now orphans. Isn't that strange? It doesn't matter how old you are, when you last parent dies, you are an orphan. It was good to know that we weren't the only people to think that,,,, my neighbor said she and her siblings thought the same thing.
It was also good to see my brother and have some time with him. Hadn't seen him in years. He looks and talks so much like our Dad... and he has Dad's hands..... funny what we notice about eachother. My sisters and I talked about how much we looked like Mom and each other, too.
PICTURES!!! Oh how my Mom had pictures!!!! Some I hadn't seen in many many years. They brought back wonderful memories of vacations and silly things we kids did when we were growing up. We cried, laughed, joked, then cried and laughed again. Sharing all this with them made the pain ease some.... lifted our hurting hearts. There was no fighting, accusations, or hurtful talk..like I have seen in other families. I am sure we all are grateful for that!! I'm proud of us, too. Mom would be too.
Well, now that I wrote a book... there is still so much in my heart, but will close for now. If anyone reads this, leave a comment. It would be so nice to read how you, Dear Reader, have coped with the loss of your parent/s.
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