Days of Gratitude -- Day 5 & 6 2011

Day 5: This day I was incredibly thankful for the patience that Isaac so freely gives.  He is quite possibly the most patient man I know.  When I am on the brink of a silly, selfish bratty moment Isaac never holds it against me or throws it in my face.  He is the epitome of grace -- that man would swim thru shark infested waters TWICE to get me lemonade (I try not to take advantage of this trait too much of course). 


Day 6: Today I am thankful for the healthy, safe delivery of my little cousin Liam & for his momma.  My cousin Kayla had a moderately risky pregnancy with a few scares scattered thru out, and that was followed up with a very challenging/tiring labor.  She was in labor for about 4 hours before the doctors decided to take her in for a C-section.  Apparently little Liam had wedged himself in pretty well and wasn't going any where.  But with the help and wisdom of the great doctors he is here & they're both recovering.  It was so sweet to see my cousin & her husband Robbie & how they've changed over night.  How a little 6lb baby boy, who's name means strong willed!, can move mountains and bring the best of people to surface.  So very thankful for my ever expanding family!  And it gives me hope for the day when we start having children!


Meal planning is getting done tonight -- I think there are a couple new recipes on the agenda! 3-packet Crock Pot (quickly becoming a Parker family favorite), slow cooker potato soup, & roasted tomato soup! Mmm....I'm already excited! Not to mention HAWAIIAN FEAST on Saturday with new friends! The food that will be cooked and likely consumed will be extensive! Can't wait!
What are you all thankful for this month??
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Days of Gratitude - Day 4

Soup!

That's right...I'm thankful for soup.

I love soup....and here are a few of my favorites:

Tomato Bisque

 

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 Potato Leek

 

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Chili

 

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Hearty Chicken Noodle

 

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Tortilla Soup

 

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French Onion

 

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Yum, I really want soup tonight for dinner...

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Hunger

I hate this feeling - I'm hungry but nothing sounds any good...  As if nothing will hit the spot...

Hmm...suggestions?
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Cooking Adventures - Results #1!

Alright gang...
I stuck to my goal and completed the Chicken Cutlets & Tomato Saute!

Here are pictures of the process!

Chicken breast - salt & peppered, waiting to be put in the skillet

Cooking the chicken in good ol' EVOO

Chicken's done - now time for those tomatoes!

Sauteed tomatoes, Sauvignon Blanc, scallions & tarragon leaves

The spread!

My Dinner -- pretty DARN proud of myself

Alright...now to find cooking adventure number 2!

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Cooking Adventures!

Ok - time to buckle down and get to domestic business...  I will be renewing my cooking adventures.  I briefly started a while back during football season and had some success with my home made meatloaf & sesame asparagus.  But admittedly, marrying a wonderful chef puts a bit more pressure on a new chef.  So I took a step back and made whatever effort I could while he was cooking....and confession, I just really enjoy Isaac's cooking!

So I'm going to start small and start tomorrow (I have a bible study tonight that will keep me out late)!  And here is a picture of the recipe I'm going try:

Chicken Cutlets with Tomato Saute

Seems easy enough - chicken, tomato, olive oil, white wine.  Can't really go wrong.  The plan is to serve either with mashed potatoes or wild rice.  We shall see! 

Wish me luck!  I'll post on Friday how things turn out with photos of my progession... :)

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