Yep, the kids were sick and it smelled like a menthol bomb had been dropped on our house for the past week. It's bound to happen...probably from the damn bouncy place last week, I think I could see the germs floating around us. Pretty sure it has finally moved past us now though. We are just stuck with a lingering runny nose from Joseph.
It's a rainy day, kids are napping, and I'm having an afternoon pick-me-up of tea and cheesecake...it's ok because I had carrot sticks (and spinach dip) for lunch. I've mentioned I have no willpower during this pregnancy, well my husband knows this and is constantly surprising me with these foods that are sure to stick around long after our new little boy is born. Anyway, bottom line is cheesecake has to be one of my favorite things in the world, so it's a lovely treat during nap time.
I've been in a cooking mood and have been trying some new recipes from Pinterest. Translation: I will need to be rolled out of the house soon. I've been pinning to this "Cold Weather Comfort Food" board and I probably drive Anthony crazy talking about all the food I'm going to cook and eat. I've prepared 3 from that board so far. I was only impressed with one, was eh about another, and I'll warn you to steer clear from this other one...I didn't even take a picture, and trust me, it was not from "chef" error. I'm horrible at taking food pictures anyway, it never looks as good in my pictures as it did sitting in front of us. Maybe it's because I use my phone, but who wants to get the good camera out and hold up dinner? Oh, the looks my family would give me.
Creamy Black Bean Chicken Soup. Amazing. But, I knew it would be because it's super simple ingredients, thrown into a crockpot, and makes your house smell of Mexican seasonings all day....possibly turning you into a "hangry" witch by the time your husband gets home for dinner. Did I mention you can eat it by scooping it up with tortilla chips? Mmmm. Anyway, so easy. Chicken, broth, black beans, corn, salsa (I used On the Border because I don't like onions, and there are no chunks, plus it was mild enough for the little guy to enjoy), taco seasoning, crockpot. Boom. Here's the link....Creamy Black Bean Chicken Soup
And my quick picture...
Garlic Chicken Farfalle. Meh. I was attracted to this because I used the crockpot, my husband prefers shredded chicken rather than pieces in pasta, and it had bacon. It was really just the chicken that was in the crockpot with Mesquite and Lime seasoning then shredded. It was alright. I think Joshua and Joseph enjoyed it the most. Here's the link...Garlic Chicken Farfelle
And picture...
Apple Crisp Stuffed Apples in the crockpot. NO, just no. If you've ever typed in "crockpot" as a Pinterest search, you've seen them, they look great. That picture is before the crockpot has turned them into a disgusting mess after the 6 hours they are instructed to cook. I can't even post the picture. They looked gross.haha. We still tried them with vanilla ice cream on top. Nope, they tasted ALMOST how they looked. I wanted to try the recipe because it seemed so easy...apples, brown sugar, oats, pecans, cinnamon... Not meant for the crockpot. It happens.
Tonight is Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers. Mmmm.
Alright. 12 days until the big move....big things need to happen in our house before then! What will the kids do when they can no longer play in the empty cabinets???
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