Monday, August 22, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY--and food

here's a belated birthday wish to two of my favorite girls in the world! Daysa Oswald my baby sister turned 17.. crazy. and to one of my very best friends Katie Hellewell Holman! happy birthday girls. you are the best friends a girl could ask for.

on a side note. Clair and I recently made one of my most favorite summertime foods. its summer chicken chili. I love the colors and all the vegetables. It kinda has a kick so BEWARE!

Summer Chicken Chili
*This recipes works GREAT as a freezer meal. Double or triple the recipe and put the extra in Ziploc freezer bags for later (Clair eats it FOREVER at work)
1 medium zucchini, chopped (I also add yellow squash)
1 medium white onion
1 bell pepper, chopped fine (any color)
2 cans pinto beans, drained
2 cans black beans, drained
2 cans kidney beans, drained
2 cans corn, drained
16 oz. thick and chunky mild salsa
3 chicken breasts (uncooked)
1/2 -2 T. chili powder
14 oz. cans chicken broth (or 2 c. water and 2 T. chicken base/bouillon)
1 can diced tomatoes
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 garlic, pressed
1t. ground cumin
2 T. lime juice (fresh or from a bottle)

Sauté onion, zucchini, pepper, chili powder and garlic until onions are tender. Add other seasonings and lime juice. Add chicken breasts (cut in half or quarters) and the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes after coming to a boil, or until chicken is tender and begins to fall apart. Take out large pieces of chicken and shred. Return shredded chicken to soup. Simmer until ready to serve. Top with chips, cheese, sour cream, extra lime juice, cilantro, etc


Monday, August 15, 2011

A Very Busy August

Our August has been NUTSO! super busy with weddings, visitors, dinners, work and getting Clair ready for school. So here's a little blip and there will be more to come of our exciting-ness.

first and foremost congratulations Justin and Zhenya Jaynes, my cousins, married on August 12 2011 and Clint and Shellee, Clairs brother,married on August 13 2011. Thanks for letting us come and be part of the festivity. both were beautiful.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

A Love Hate Relationship

This video is dedicated to all my sisters, and Natalie... oh and Luke.(my sisters and Natalie because I believe you will literally dry heave while watching it and Luke because.. you know why) Don't ask me why but I have a love hate relationship with this video. It came on while I was watching HULU. Clair thinks its extremely odd but really? really?? Okay so yes its a little weird but also kinda sad and cute. This is NOT me promoting buying orphaned cats. I just like the video :)