Do y'all read Baldo in the daily paper? Well, yesterday's was great. Tia Carmen is a woman after my own heart. Her conversation with Gracie went like this:
Gracie: Do you have a shopping list, Tia Carmen?
Tia Carmen: I don't need one Gracie. My shopping list is very simple. Things I have a coupon for and things that are on sale.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole
I have had a hankering for some new dishes for my repertoire. When I need new recipes, ideas or just good chuckle, I tune in to Christy Jordan from Southern Plate. She is down home Southern personified. Not only do you get her yummy food, but you also get a peek into her life, her values, and the love of family that she pours into each and every recipe. She does it all, from main dishes and casseroles, to sides and sweets, and many recipes go back for generations.
She appears on local TV in Alabama, and is even writing her own cookbook which will be in the book stores this fall.
Perhaps my favorite recipe is her hashbrown casserole. If you've ever been to the Cracker Barrel and tried their hashbrown casserole and thought it was good, try Christy's It's way better, and everyone I've served it to loved it.
The recipe I tried last night was her Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole. Now, I'm known to make changes, so I added my own touches here and there.
Here is her original recipe, followed by my tweaks:
Cheesy Chicken And Corn Casserole (this is a single recipe, I usually double it)
She appears on local TV in Alabama, and is even writing her own cookbook which will be in the book stores this fall.
Perhaps my favorite recipe is her hashbrown casserole. If you've ever been to the Cracker Barrel and tried their hashbrown casserole and thought it was good, try Christy's It's way better, and everyone I've served it to loved it.
The recipe I tried last night was her Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole. Now, I'm known to make changes, so I added my own touches here and there.
Here is her original recipe, followed by my tweaks:
Cheesy Chicken And Corn Casserole (this is a single recipe, I usually double it)
1 Box Yellow Rice
1 Stick Margarine
1 Can Cream Of Chicken Soup
1-2 Cups shredded, cooked chicken
1 can Whole Kernel Corn (drained)
1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
Cook rice according to package directions. Add rice and all other ingredients, except for 1/2 C of cheese, into a bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for about thirty minutes, or until bubbly.
Notes: I used 1/2 stick of real butter, a 10-oz. can of chicken, and I made a version of my yellow rice from scratch (rice, onions, garlic, turmeric and some diced zucchini) about 3 cups.
Notes: I used 1/2 stick of real butter, a 10-oz. can of chicken, and I made a version of my yellow rice from scratch (rice, onions, garlic, turmeric and some diced zucchini) about 3 cups.
Monday, January 25, 2010
New Pic
Y'all know I can't resist showing off my kitties. Here are my cuties today all snuggled up together. They are the greatest buds!
Rosie is the gray one, and Dood is black & white.
Saved by the Dinner Bell
It was another dreary, rainy day here yesterday. Hubby is working on a huge project at work, which is long, drawn out, very time consuming, and will be the major focus this year. As such, he had to go into the office after breakfast, so I had the day to myself. Nothing unusual since most days are that way, but this was SUNDAY! I just puttered around the house and finished reading a book. Yes, an actual print on paper book. I was just finishing up my lunch of a fish stick sandwich. Don't laugh, fish sticks make a good "fish filet" sandwich. I always get the Trident brand. They sell them at Costco in a big bag. But that's way off topic. So as I was finishing my sandwich, the phone rang. It was Ashley inviting us (or me in this case) to dinner. Now I am falling behind because they had us over last Sunday as well. I happily accepted, though - as if I would turn them down? Ha!
While dinner was being prepared, Ashley and I went to play games with the kids (Kevin was doing the cooking). We played Jenga. You remember the game where you stack logs by three's, alternating directions each layer and then take turns removing one log at a time until it falls? I'd never played before, and it was easy to learn but harder to actually "do". Playing against Michael, Ashley and I took turns toppling the tower. Next out came checkers, and I played against Michael. Mind you he's just six. Now I haven't played checkers in over 20 years, and then didn't play often, but I know the rules. However, I misjudged the skill level of my opponent. Remember, he's just six years old. I was suffering. I moved and he countered until I had no moves without risking capture. I did manage to get one of my men kinged (he had about 3 plus had taken about 5 of mine). I got a few of his, but I was in trouble, and the call to dinner saved me from complete humiliation. Kevin offered to take a picture of the board so we could continue later, but I said I need to brush up on my checker playing skills first.
While dinner was being prepared, Ashley and I went to play games with the kids (Kevin was doing the cooking). We played Jenga. You remember the game where you stack logs by three's, alternating directions each layer and then take turns removing one log at a time until it falls? I'd never played before, and it was easy to learn but harder to actually "do". Playing against Michael, Ashley and I took turns toppling the tower. Next out came checkers, and I played against Michael. Mind you he's just six. Now I haven't played checkers in over 20 years, and then didn't play often, but I know the rules. However, I misjudged the skill level of my opponent. Remember, he's just six years old. I was suffering. I moved and he countered until I had no moves without risking capture. I did manage to get one of my men kinged (he had about 3 plus had taken about 5 of mine). I got a few of his, but I was in trouble, and the call to dinner saved me from complete humiliation. Kevin offered to take a picture of the board so we could continue later, but I said I need to brush up on my checker playing skills first.
Quote of the Week
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
- Robert Brault
The more time that passes, the truer this statement becomes. Life is not built on the occasional major events like cruise vacations or the long-awaited promotion, but a composite of the small moments like watching your kids (or cats) play, sunsets or long walks on a beautiful afternoon. So pay attention to the moments for they are your life.
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