But on the flip side, we had a fun weekend (besides the football game, of course). On Friday night we had some friends come over to play games and hang out. It was really fun--we're grateful for good friends in our ward.
One of Isaac's latest....sucking on his hands. He'll look at his hands and then slowly bring them up to his face and start sucking on them, it's so funny. I'll have to get more/better pictures of it later....
So, I am going to start doing something new on our blog. What got me thinking about this was when I was facing graduation back in April I kept thinking and wondering about what I was going to do after school to occupy my free time...I kept thinking that I would start reading books that I wanted to read...and here I am, more than eight months later, and I haven't finished one book. SO...I am starting something new. This is my thought thus far: every week I am going to focus on something that will "better me spiritually, physically, and/or emotionally" and post it. For example, this week I am focusing on cooking...cooking something new or just cooking something. :-) Then my thought is to post a picture of the finished product and the recipe for others, (because, every recipe should be accompanied with a picture!) because I know that I am always looking for fast, easy and good recipes. So I'll do that this week periodically (I was thinking everyday, but, there's a point where I need to be realistic, right?!) :-) So, here's to week number one:
This recipe is called "Sticky Chicken" I don't know why or how it was named this, but nonetheless, it is VERY GOOD (and really, I'm one of the most picky eaters) and it's accredited to my sister-in-law Heather...she gave the recipe to Taylor two years ago and he made it for me on Valentine's Day, and it's "stuck" ever since....hahaha...no pun intended. :-)
Sticky Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken
1 c. Apricot Jam
1 c. Russian or Catalina Salad dressing (I used Russian)
1 envelope of dry onion soup mix
In large fry pan, heat chicken (raw) over medium high heat and lightly brown on all sides. Combine the rest of the ingredients and pour over chicken. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, partially cover (angle the lid) and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Serve chicken and sauce over steamed rice.
YUMMY!
Oh yeah....on a side note...funny thing happened today. I've been covering the phones at work, because the girl who does answer them is on maternity leave, and mind you the phone rings a lot. So at home today, the phone rang and it was a number we didn't recognize. I don't know what was going through my head, but I answer it and go "First Horizon, this is---oops, hello?" Haha...needless to say, the person on the other line hung up. Taylor and I just started laughing.
7 comments:
WOW that recipe looks delicious! I am definitely going to have to try it. Thanks for the tip! I like your new goal. I really need some goals! Next Sunday I plan on sitting down and doing that. :)
Yum, and it looks so pretty too! I like your goals, too. And yes, it is a sad, depressing night at this Housley home, too :(
Ha - too funny - well not for the boys. I was going to do a post on our blog called 'A Moment of Silence for the Dallas Cowboys'.
We're Dallas fans as well--it was not a good game! Thanks for the recipe--it sounds delicious! Does it taste like orange chicken?
I thought the story at the end was hilarious :) I don't watch football (**Gasp!) but in honor of the fallen cowboys, I will pause for a moment on their behalf. ALso, I hope I don't forget that I really want to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Val I'm so happy someone else has become a Cowboy fan by having to sit through countless games. The Cowboys have definitely grown on me as well. Too bad, maybe next year. Thanks for the recipe I can't wait to try it.
Funny story and yummy recipe! I have a recipe very similar to this one and it's delicious! I want to try yours now :)
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