The Big 5-0!!!

Just wanted to take a moment and wish my dad a very happy and wonderful birthday today! He turns 50 years old today. Dad, you have always been there for me no matter what through thick and thin and I cannot even begin to tell you how much that means to me! I love you so much and I will always be your little princess!!!

Garlic Chicken And Gravy

So I decided to try this new recipe tonight and was kind of skeptical at first on the outcome, but surprisingly enough, everyone(Mom, Dad, Adam, and myself) LOVED it!!!! I thought I would share this with everyone and please feel free to try it.

Garlic Chicken "n" Gravy

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Add 1/2 cup broth, wine, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken.

Good luck and hopefully you all will enjoy this recipe as much as we did!

Here To Bring You An Update!

I know, I know! I have not kept to my word of updating the blog every week, but I really do have a good excuse. I have been really busy here lately. I started working a couple of weeks ago at Arby's. Yes, Arby's. Granted, it's not the dream job, but it's working for now until I can get my school situation straightened out and finish with it. I only work a few hours a day, but honestly I am tired when I come home from doing that. Who knew that working in fast food could tire you out, but it can. I guess it's the constant moving back and forth and being busy most of the time while you are there. I enjoy my job and the people I work with. We all seem to get along with each other pretty well which is definitely a must! I am still trying to work out as much as I possibly can, even though I was kind of slack this past week. I am going to have a serious heart to heart talk with myself about getting better with my workouts. Other than that, my life has been going pretty well. I got to attend church yesterday for the first time in several weeks and it felt amazing to be there. I cannot tell you how much I missed going, but sadly had to work on Sundays and could not attend.

Now onto Adam. He is such a character sometimes. He made me laugh my butt off yesterday as we were leaving to go to church. He asked me if our cat could go to church with us, which I politely told him no. He said, "Yes he needs to go and he needs something to wear." LOL Isn't he a riot! I just love him to pieces! BTW..yes we have a cat now! We got him on Friday at the Pickens County Animal Shelter. His name is Jingles. He is a 4 year old black cat and could not be more friendly and loving.

So there is our update for the week. I promise to try and post more as soon as something interesting happens.