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CHICKEN AND SOMETHINGS

October 31, 2017

Chicken and Somethings – a spin on the traditional Chicken & Dumplings

But first let me tell you a funny story. I love Chicken & Dumplings. Like love love love it like a mama loves her chil’ren kinda love. It’s warm, filling & yummy for your tummy kinda food.

I’ve been making this dish in two forms for forever. Sometimes I feel like getting fancy so I make it from scratch while other times I get a little lazy and make an easier but just as delicious version of it. Every time I make it, my hubster always says without fail, this isn’t Chicken & Dumplings. He “claims” it’s more like a pot pie but take a look at my picture above, does that look like a pot pie to you?

This ain’t no pot pie, no it is not!

Over the years & every darn time I make this, we always go back & forth about exactly what this dish is. So last night after Snapchatting, I finally picked what i’m gonna call this dish. This is Chicken & Somethings because it’s something like a pot pie but something like a dumpling too!

Because truly, what exactly is a dumpling? In my experience & based on my Asian heritage, dumplings are dough filled with meat all folded together to form a cute little scrumptious package. China has won tons, Gyoza’s in Japan & then there’s Mandoo in Korea. I’ve also grown to love the fried Mexican Dumplings known as Empanadas. Lord help me my mouth waters as I type this post.

My Southern Belle girlfriend, Laura, makes a mean Chicken & Dumplings. Her dumplings are like dough pieces submerged in the chicken mixture which isn’t quite like a dumpling at all but rather like a soggy yet delicious piece of dough. My version is little clouds of “Something’s” that sit nicely on the top of the dish. They come out a nice golden brown, much like myself after I’ve been sitting on a beach somewhere in Mexico. LOL

Anyhow…..

Below is my easy peasy version because last night, I was hungry, tired & had no desire to slave away in the kitchen. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you try it & if you have any ideas, suggestions, additions on how to improve it. I’m always game for some good ol’fashion constructive criticism.

xo,

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Bullet Journal Planner – Favorites

October 15, 2017

I bit the bullet, literally & totally changed my planner a month into 2017 to a Bullet Journal Planner by Leuchtturn 1917. I’ve been using this system since February. At first, I was apprehensive about writing and re-writing the layouts every single month but I have found many things that help keep it going fairly smoothly!

Watch the video of my favorites

Below you will find the products and links for items that I have been loving!

Bullet Journals

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Artist Loft Dotted Journal: http://bit.ly/2iengNF

Pens

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Brush Tip Markers

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Companies

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Ink by Jeng:

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Crockpot Ratatouille – Lazy Girls version

October 5, 2017

To be completely honest…

Prior to watching the Disney Pixar Movie, I had no idea what Ratatouille was. The only thing I knew was it was a French dish & I love French food. After watching the movie, I researched several recipes online on how to make the dish “exactly” the way Remy, the rat, made it. I tried different versions. They were all time consuming and lacked a little something. In my head, I had this idea of what I thought it should taste like. Once I have that vision, I can pretty much duplicate any dish.

Over the past few years, I have perfected my fancy schmancy recipe for Ratatouille but in all honesty, because it’s time-consuming, I don’t make it as often as I would like. That led to Lazy girl *points to self* coming up with an easier yet still tasty version of a dish that I have grown to love. This dish is all veggies and great for those who do meatless Mondays or meatless period. It’s also great when the weather gets cooler and you’re in need of something hearty and warm.

For the love of Crockpots

If you don’t already own a crockpot, you should. They have them for less than $20 at Walmart! If you have a bigger family, get a 6-quart size.

Here’s some that I have and can recommend:

Next time I make the fancier version of this, I’ll be sure to share it but for now here’s the easiest Ratatouille dish you will ever make. It’s quick, crockpot & tasty!

Sharing from SnapChat

I’m always sharing things daily on SnapChat. Here’s a quick demo on making this dish

If you end up making it, don’t forget to tag me #heynayhey

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xoxo