It begins with me. Single moments, incredible opportunities.
Blessings.
Sunday Thought
This past week was the anniversary of my Mom’s passing. It has been twelve years. I miss her.
I had a work trip in Tallahassee, and it went very well. I so wanted to call her and tell her everything that happened. Instead I rambled to Carmen and David, and they listened, laughed, and responded like I hope they would. Mom would have done the same thing, but…
I miss her stroking my hair. I would travel home for a visit, plop in front of her and her lazy-boy chair, and she would just begin stroking my hair. It was relaxing, calming, and re-assuring. Something so simple could mean so much.
I also miss her with my children. I love this picture of them. Her chocolate cake, and snuggles, spoils —like every grandmother should.
Blessings.
Chicken & Mushrooms
Another Instant Pot… You can find the original recipe idea at sweetcsdesigns.com for her One Pot Garlic Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- Season Salt and Pepper
- 4 chicken thighs, bones removed (skinless or with skin OK)
- 6-10 cloves garlic, sliced in half or finely diced (I like minced instead)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, stems removed and wiped clean
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 pinch to 1 tsp red pepper flakes, depending on your desired spicy level
- ½ cup diced Parsley (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Sauté in Instant Pot. Add butter, swirl around pan, and let melt. When butter is foamy and melted, add seasoned chicken thighs. Cook until golden but not completely cooked.
Remove from pan – do not drain pan grease. Add garlic to pan, stir well. Add mushrooms to pan, stirring occasionally to keep mushrooms and garlic from burning. Add second half of butter to pan, let melt. Let garlic and mushrooms brown – about 4-6 minutes.
Add red pepper flakes (add slowly according to your taste) and parsley when chicken and mushrooms are lovely golden browned. Add stock, lemon juice, and cheese. Stir well, being sure to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Stop saute cycle.
Add chicken thighs back to pan, pressure cook for 13-15 minutes. Manually release. Check thickness of sauce, if to your liking, serve.
David’s plate served over rice.
My plate. I would like more seasoning or spices to this, but the overall flavor was wonderful.
Blessings.
Air
…well… air hockey!
Bruises and a table top air hockey game should NOT go together. Had so much fun though!
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Parmesan Carrot Fries
Ingredients:
6 large carrots
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup Olive oil
garlic powder
salt and pepper
parsley
Cut carrots into strips. Mix together all of the other ingredients in a bowl. Add the mixture to the carrots.
Toss gently to coat evenly.
Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, bake for about 15 minutes, then turn, baking for another 10-15 minutes or until crispy.
My plate with the shredded BBQ Chicken.
These tasted a lot like sweet potato fries, but not as sweet. I really liked them. Carrots are always available, and these make a nice vegetable side alternative.
Blessings.
Words
What word would you use:
Whatever the word is…encourage one another!
Blessings.
BBQ Shredded Chicken-Instant Pot
Another Instant Pot recipe. 🙂
Ingredients:
6 chicken thighs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
5 tbsp Maggie
4 tbsp Worcestershire
Season Salt & garlic power
pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup Angry Orchard Cider
Grated orange zest
4 shakes of Tabasco
Directions:
Mix together in a bowl, tomato sauce, Maggi, Worcestershire, brown sugar, Tabasco, garlic powder, orange zest. Stir until well blended.
Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season with Season Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder. Sear chicken on both sides, and remove from the Instant Pot.
Saute the onion, and once translucent, add the cider and vinegar.
Stir, and scrap the bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the chicken and the sauce mixture then add the parsley.
Pressure cook for 15 minutes. Manually release, and remove chicken. Shred with two forks.
Add chicken back into the pot and pressure cook for an additional 7 minutes. Manually release pressure. Stir well.
My plate. I liked this. Need to get rolls for the boys, but it had great flavor, and super easy. I would also suggest serving this on chips or nachos.
Blessings.
Shots
I do this weekly.
It stings, but doesn’t hurt. I hate doing this, but I know it helps me.
Weekly…shots.
Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Raynaud’s Syndrome—crap. So…life.
Blessings.
Sunday Thought
I have mentioned before that I have these daily flip calendars.
The oldest one I have is my Apples of Gold (bottom, far right).
“If you have learned to walk a little more sure-footed than I, Be patient with my stumbling, and know that only as I do my best and try, May I attain the goal for which we both are striving.”
Beth Moore Twitter Talk is the one on the bottom left:
“We are terrified of boredom. We often resist obedience to God because we fear He’ll bore us to tears. We have not idea the life that awaits.”
And finally, Jesus is Calling by Sarah Young:
“Bring me your weakness, and receive My peace. Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything. Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning. Instead let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me. As you live in the radiance of My Presence, My Peace shines upon you. You will cease to notice how weak or strong you feel, because you will be focusing on Me. The best way to get through this day is step by step with Me. Continue this intimate journey, trusting that the path you are following is headed for heaven.” Psalm 29:11; Numbers 6:24-26; Psalm 13:5
I could read each one of these today and know that on their own, they are significant to me. But reading them in this order, and pondering each for a moment, makes my heart and mind think they belong together.
My anxiety was over the top yesterday due to a credit card decline, and a near accident on the way to a birthday celebration for my sister-in-law. David’s touch can calm me, but I couldn’t let go of things. My stumbles. My walk. Needing to be quiet in the moment and rely on a God that has gotten me through so very much. I eventually calmed down, but have thoughts spinning constantly.
Everyday we have the opportunity to seek Him. Everyday I need to bring Him my weakness, and rest in Him. His plan is the plan that I am following. Being quiet in the moment this morning, and having Him guide my path today. Reminding myself of this at each moment of anxiousness will be the challenge. I am feeling up to that challenge today!
Blessings today and always.
Brave
I need this today…someone else must as well!
Blessings.
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