((this moment))

((this moment))

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

 ~SouleMama~

{recetas} White Wine Chicken Thighs

The experimentation finally paid off.

Okay. That makes it sound like I tried a million times.

I only attempted this recipe twice. The first time was an epic fail. Super bland, not good chicken. I still ate it, so it wasn't horrible. But it wasn't worth sharing (or making again).

But this time! This time, it all worked out!

White Wine Chicken Thighs

What you need:

• 4 chicken thighs (or legs, or breasts)
• 2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine

What you do:

• In a medium sized bowl, combine the olive oil, white wine and garlic.
• In a small preparation dish, mix the basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Combine the seasoning mix with the wine and oil mixture.
• Add the chicken to the bowl. Agitate to cover the chicken pieces with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours (I did 5). Or all day. Or overnight. Do what works for you!
• When the mood strikes you, or it's dinner time, preheat the oven to 350. Place all four chicken thighs in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the top of the chicken. Bake the chicken for an hour--but check the internal temperature to be sure it's done.

Experimental ... Fail

As I've mentioned time and time again, someday, I'd like to be able to create recipes. Or, to concoct amazing meals without following a recipe.

Today is not that day.

I decided on doing a trial run for the white wine chicken legs.

It was a complete fail. Super bland chicken. No fun.

Needless to say, I won't be sharing the recipe. Nor will I be using it on Tuesday. Or ever again.

No fear. There is a plan B.

At least they look good, right?

Weekly Meal Plan!?

That's right, my friends.

I'm back at it!

I made it through parent/teacher conferences alive, and finally feel as though I have some time on my hands to do some blogging.

So, I thought I'd start with a meal plan.

Sunday (tonight): Venison Chili

Monday: family dinner

Tuesday: White Wine Chicken Legs

Wednesday: Grilled Salmon

Thursday: Homemade Chicken Soup

Friday: Hot Pepper Stir Fry

Saturday: Zuchinni Carrot Soup

Tuesday's and Saturday's meals are creations that I've never tried. Experimental meals. I haven't looked for recipes. I plan to make them up as I go. Well, not really as I go, since I've already begun to think about them. If they turn out, I will definitely share!

((this moment))

((this moment))

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

 ~SouleMama~

Home Grown!

I grew a cantaloupe!

I'm not sure why, but I always thought growing fruit would be difficult.

Truth be told, it's not. In fact, we completely forgot about our cantaloupe and watermelon plants until just a few days ago. Eight cantaloupes and five watermelons! Can you believe it!? I couldn't...

We finally picked one of the cantaloupe.. My oh my, was it delicious!

I'm not sure if you're aware, but homegrown fruits and vegetables taste so much better than the store bought variety!

((this moment))

((this moment))

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

 ~SouleMama~