Adventures in Mommyhood

We've been thinking a lot about chickens around here.  We are strongly considering building a chicken coop and owning a few of the little guys, I mean gals.  I think it would be a great learning experience for the kids, and it would give them some "farm chores" to do- even if it is in our little back yard.  We are egg lovers here, so an obvious perk would be fresh eggs every day.  While we are still working things out, I discovered that one of my co-workers has a hobby farm and brings eggs to work with her to sell every day!  Today I worked and picked up my first of, I'm sure, many dozens.  Guess what was for supper???  OMELETS! My bacon, cheddar, red pepper on onion omelet made with local, fresh eggs.  Delicious. Another exciting thing that happened in my kitchen this week was that I created a new recipe.  I'm actually pretty sure it exists already, but I thought it up all myself when all I had was some left over chicken, a half jar of pesto sauce and a ha

Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables. Thanks to Pinterest, I came across this gem of a recipe.  Based on flavor, cost and ease and speed to make, I'd say it is one of the best week-night recipes I've ever made. http://www.food.com/recipe/pan-roasted-chicken-and-veggies-78707 1 1 1/2 pounds red or yellow potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks 1 large onion , cut into wedges 4 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil (I used 1 Tbsp) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (I used 1 tsp) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs , each cut in quarters (I used 2 pounds) 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach (remove stems) Directions: Preheat oven to 475°F. In large roasting pan, combine potatoes, onion, garlic, oil, salt, pepper and rosemary and toss to coat. Roast veggies 25 minutes, stirring once. Lightly salt and pepper chicken and add, tossing to coat and roast 15 minutes longer or until chicken is done. Place sp

Getting Fisher dressed in his Easter best proved to be challenging, and according to him, painful. Claire and I decided to actually do our hair. Still trying to get that tie just right... My Beauty Don't they look happy?  Easter Dresses compliments of Grandma. Oh, Fisher.  What can I say? Easter Menu:  Leg of Lamb, Raspberry salad, Parmesan Potatoes, Asparagus, and Lemon Meringue Pie

Friday Moment Joining in with  Soulemama :   {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.

I made 50 scones last night.  They were for the volunteer breakfast at Fisher's school.  It's a good thing I got to send them right on out my door... Because they were sooooo good.  I used Pioneer Woman's recipe  for Vanilla Bean Scones.  I made a few adjustments: 1) I used only 1 vanilla bean for the scones and 1 for the frosting.  I added a teaspoon of vanilla to the dough since I didn't use a second vanilla bean. 2) I used half and half instead of whipping cream (just couldn't bring myself to add more fat to all that butter). And when they were all finished, It was waaaaaay past my bedtime.