Dang I tell ya it's cold out there - the temp right now is -15, yes that's a negative sign before that 15, which means below 0, brrrrrr. The temp is only going down the rest of the day - I think that's the wrong direction :) - believe it's supposed to bottom out at -22 tonight. I think by the weekend it's suppose to warm up to 12 above - whooo hooo. But the cold won't stop us - we are going to bundle up in our winter woolens and head up to Fargo later this afternoon to see the kids and take them out to dinner and celebrate -
this handsome young man who is soon to be a Daddy in a few weeks just had a birthday this weekend - so we will head out for a nice dinner with everyone and then go back to their house to have his dessert of choice
white cake with white frosting. He doesn't have a sweet tooth - I know isn't that shocking - he certainly didn't get from me lol. It will be fun to see them all - it's been a few weeks and probably the last time we see them before they add to their family - yes it's that close :). Mr. Farmhouse and I can hardly stand it.
Spent time this past weekend down in Minneapolis with Ms. Stacy and having our January event at her shop/studio. We had a great time in the company of some wonderful kindred spirits. I think they all enjoyed themselves as well. Next one up is in March and I will share more info as it gets closer.
One of my goals for 2013 is to try a new recipe a few times a month. I've got so many wonderful cookbooks and really want to use them - you know instead of looking at them - geez what a concept lol. Plus I love to cook - hence the extra fluffy I carry around with me :). Another one of my 2013 goals is to blog much more often - I really miss chatting with all of you and sharing things from around the Farmhouse. I also want to get more serious about finishing up some sewing projects that are just sitting on a shelf taunting me. Plus I think there will be a few baby quilts being made as well :). Also on the radar is freshening up the house. We've lived in this house for 4 years this April and things are needing some rearranging, tweaking and I feel the need to lighten things up a bit. Can you see a pattern here. Do you ever find yourself running from here to there and missing things - things that make you tick. It feels like that's been happening here - but I'm not complaining , it was just something I noticed towards the end of last year and made a vow that 2013 would be different. I'm missing the nesting at home - the things that make me happy - the details of "life", my life - what makes me tick. That's what your going to see on this blog this year - life details. My word for 2013 is POSSIBILITIES - why that word you ask - because of the POSSIBILITIES I see for 2013 - wonderful possibilities. So if God willing and the creek don't rise I should have lots to share with you in 2013. Anyone who has typepad for their blog knows that you pay for having a blog - it's not free like blogspot. So it's either use it or lose it time for me. If I don't blog why am I paying the monthly fee. I don't want to transfer over to blogspot because all my archives are here on typepad and I would lose those. So thats why I'm going to make a real effort to keep blogging otherwise I'm just going to have to pull the plug on the typepad account and move on to blogspot and at this point I'm not ready to do that. Let's hope I can do it.
On that note I'm going to share a recipe with you - no it's not a new one - but it's a gooooooood one that I just made for the second time - so it's kind of new, isn't it - can that count this time. It's not a pretty picture - there's not a lot of contrast to show up but I did the best I could for ya - oh what's that you ask - well yes it does have cream cheese in it - how did you know :). Just so you know I do cook without cream cheese - but dang isn't cream cheese good lol. Without further adieu I introduce you to
Angel Chicken - for the Crockpot
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (the recipe calls for 6 but I use 4)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 package Good Season salad dressing packet - powder kind
- 1/2 cup good dry white wine
- 1 8 oz tub of cream cheese with chives and onion - or plain if you prefer
- 1 can golden mushroom soup
- Pasta
Melt butter in pan and then stir in the dressing packet until smooth and disolved. Add your white wine, cream cheese and soup - heat through until cream cheese is melted and everything has blended. Put your chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low 4 - 5 hours. Cook up your noodles of choice - I used Linguini. Place your pasta on your plate, add a chicken breast and pour some sauce over it - oh momma slap me it's good. The chicken is moist and tender and the sauce is just yummy. Leftovers reheat nicely as well.
Time to get on the winter woolies, bundle up and head out to enjoy our kids - what a blessing to have them both live close enough that a trip for dinner is possible.
Until Next Time
Looks yummy! I'm looking forward to the "possibilities' you'll be sharing with us through the year!
Posted by: Darlene | January 21, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Oh, Karen, I hear you on the "too many cookbooks" thing! I have all these great cookbooks, so why do I go to the internet when I need a recipe?!
I'm looking forward to seeing all you have in store for your blog this year. It's always a treat to get to see your decorating skills! When you say you're wanting to lighten up, are you talking paint colors? If so, do you think you'll still like the prim look? I have such a hard time choosing paint colors. We just painted our bedroom Ben Moore's Wilmington Tan, and I'm not sure I like it. It's kind of gold. Hmmm.
Have a great time with your family tonight!
Posted by: Julie Forslev | January 21, 2013 at 01:27 PM
That looks like a great recipe and thank you for sharing.
It is exciting to have a little one on the way. We get our little bundle of God's love this July and we can hardly wait.
Stay warm!
Posted by: Sue | January 21, 2013 at 02:08 PM
Dang it woman -- your cold weather is on it's way and I'm not ready! I like cold and SNOW, but when it's this cold, we rarely get snow. BooHoo!!! Sounds like you have some wonderful plans -- can't wait to follow along!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | January 21, 2013 at 02:33 PM
Thanks for the recipe...I have pinned it until I find that Good Season Salad dressing! Looks wonderful! How did your weekend go?? Was thinking of you an Ms Stacey! Thought for sure there might be some photos!! Have a wonderful evening with with the soon to be birthday daddy!
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Posted by: Paulette Doyle | January 21, 2013 at 03:58 PM
Well that is the best news I have heard all day! Glad to hear you will be blogging more and I love your 2013 word! Being a grandma opens all kinds of possibilities!
Posted by: Anna | January 21, 2013 at 04:54 PM
A blog post! woo hoo! That recipe looks fabulous and definitely lo-cal. :) Happy Birthday to the married one. Even though white cake and white frosting isn't my fav, I'd love to try one. They look yummy!
Posted by: Anne | January 21, 2013 at 06:24 PM
Karen, I look forward to your blog entries whenever you have a chance ~ life is busy you know! When I first found you, I read thru the archives and loved your recipes and home decorating. You are among my top 5 blog favorites. I think that if I lived in your neck of the woods we would be sewing buddies. I also follow you on Pinterest. So here's to a wonderful year of possibilities!
Posted by: Gena | January 22, 2013 at 05:54 AM
Oh that recipe looks good. I may have to try it. Congratulations on your soon to be new grandchild. You are a lucky lady indeed. I look forward to more blog posts by you, you always inspire me!
Posted by: Connie | January 22, 2013 at 08:46 AM
Hi Karen-will miss you today-our bundle of joy arrived Jan 10th-Luke Brian. I am going to visit this weekend and snuggle with the baby all I can-can't think of a nicer way to keep warm!!!The boys love any recipe with cream cheese in in, so I'll have to try it-they can use the calories, I can't-maybe I should try skating-that would be a laugh!!!Hope to see you soon
Posted by: sandy bessingpas | January 22, 2013 at 08:49 AM
Please add me to receive your posts via email. I clicked on the link and it was just a jumble of letters :) Thanks!
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Posted by: Tona Haggermaker | January 22, 2013 at 08:57 AM
Well bust my buttons, that's darn chilly. We were at 23 here this morning, but the wind is a-blowin, making it colder. Thanks for the recipe, looks like a good one for company. Dolly says, "how about some sprinkles for those cupcakes?"
Posted by: San | January 22, 2013 at 09:44 AM
I too had problems trying to subscribe to your wonderful blog. Will check back :-)
Posted by: Jane Lemm | January 24, 2013 at 07:14 AM
We're expecting our first grandchild in early March -signs say it's a girl so lots of pink has come thru my sewing room. I hop to get to the March class as I just love Buttermilk Basin.... keep warm
Posted by: Jeanne Farmer | January 24, 2013 at 01:46 PM