mostly treats

beautiful in red

I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. Its a very important room in the flow of our lives. I would love if this were in my house.

(by otto baat design)

40 gifts of hope

Samaritan's purse, (check out the new button on the side of my page) has this nifty little Chirstmas catalog out where you can purchase items to send to Christians in need. You can pick little items like gift #7, #20, or #37. There are even bigger ones like #27. Click here and pick something out on your own!

some inspiration

These peachy dresses are just begging to be mine.

win some earrings!

Go here to enter your name in the drawing.
Because who couldn't use a gorgeous pair of earrings!

We can't get enough!

Pumpkin picking for the second time this season. In South Hampton NY.

crackers: because it's cheaper, but mostly because its fun

I made these crackers today. Recommended by this chicken I'm a big fan of wheat thins, so I didn't think twice. I did burn most of the first batch though. I'm very happy.
The texture is a little softer than your normal wheat thin. Which is better for us, because Phoebe can gnaw on them, instead of just snapping them. I used a star cookie cutter because I thought it would be easier than cutting them out with a pizza cutter. I'm not really sure if I was right or not. And I'm not so sure I care to find out. I"ll probably make some S's and P's next time. I will be making them again.

Some of these things, because we went apple picking

I ordered these boots. I thought they were going to arrive here by tonight. But I still don't have them.
I bought this dress. Because it was cheap and cute. But I think nursing in it is going to be a near impossibility.

little boys who's speach is coming along quite nicely are highly favored around these parts

I was starting a load of laundry, when Sam catches me by surprise. "We're having a picnic,... On a blanket" He had gathered up a large blanket in his little arms. "Ok" I said.
After, all how could I resist?

Peachy chicken,..the recipe

3 chicken breasts -- split
1/2 cup flour
1 salt and pepper
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
16 ounces peach halves -- drained

Directions:

Shake chicken pieces in a zipper bag with flour, salt and pepper. Combine the butter and oil in a large skillet. Brown the chicken in the butter/oil mixture. Place browned chicken in 3-quart baking dish. Combine the orange juice, vinegar, sugar, basil, and nutmeg, and pour mixture over chicken. Cover and bake at 375F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until tender. Baste often. Place peach halves between chicken pieces, baste well, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes longer.

This recipe for Peachy Chicken serves/makes 6
I actually don't use the nutmeg at all. I serve it with hot buttered rice and a green salad. I hope you can try it.