recipe Wednesday

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it sounds similar to one that I made at Dream Dinners a while back. If it is, then I will tell you that it is fabulous! Since they don't really give you the recipes to take home at Dream Dinners, I can't tell exactly how close this recipe is though. I know that their recipes uses corn and black beans instead of the bell pepper and peas, but this still sounds good. I am going to try this one soon - probably after we get back from the beach.

Arroz con Pollo

from River Road Recipes...
The Textbook of Louisiana Cuisine


INGREDIENTS:

1 large fryer (at DD we used 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts)
1 cup salad oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6-ounce can tomatoes (drained, but save juice)
1-1/2 quarts water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons salt
Pinch of saffron
1/2 medium-sized bell pepper, sliced
1-3/4 cups long grain rice
6-ounce can peas
1 small pimento, sliced

TO PREPARE:

Cut chicken into quarters and fry in salad oil. When chicken is well browned, add onion, garlic, and drained tomatoes. Use the liquid from the tomatoes to make up the 1-1/2 quarts water. Add the water, bay leaf, salt, saffron, and green pepper. Stir thoroughly and let cook slowly for 20 minutes.
Place chicken in a covered baking pan, add liquid and rice, and cook in 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Heat peas and serve over rice. Garnish with pimento.

SERVES: 4
Copyright 1959 The Junior League of Baton Rouge, Inc.

two updates from around the web

First up, this month's Small Change Challenge is going to be an easy one! YAY! Last month I managed to sign up for the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry and made my regular blood donation appointment. This month I'll just need to clean up a local park. Should be a piece of cake!

Next, go visit this site to win a pair of Vincent shoes for your little one! I just entered and I'm hoping to win either the Orvar's or the Oskar's for Julianna.

a note from Jules

Dear Mama,

What are you thinking?! How in the world can you expect a 14 month old to be able to skip her lunch, then skip her afternoon nap, and then ride four hours in the car through the middle of nowhere with no snacks and only water to drink? Are you out of your mind?!

Next time you plan a trip like this, let me know so I can arrange my own babysitter wouldya?

The summer has officially begun. Hope you enjoy your trip to the beach. Thanks for at least bringing my lamb.

[At least I now know how to guarantee that I get to eat an entire Happy Meal! Wink. Wink.]

Love,
Jules

list of the week

Things I'm going to miss about my husband over the next three days:

• his help putting the little girl to bed


• his cold feet


• telling him the stories of the day (about Julianna) and seeing his reaction


• running my fingers through his hair and vice versa


• his undivided attention (it's harder to get that on the phone)


• having him to help make miscellaneous decisions about the little girl


• someone there to immediately know when I'm stressed to a breaking point, need someone to just hear me complain, or just an extra pair of hands right as I need them

I miss you, Booger.

introducing…

...the contest of the month!

With actual prizes!

This month's contest is to come up with a creative caption to go with the picture below. Post your caption in the comments. Whoever comes up with the best caption will win three handmade greeting cards (created by me). You have until June 30th to enter.

Ok, go!

what do you recommend?

The hubby and I are going to the movies tomorrow night. Anyone have a good recommendation about what to see? We haven't been to the movies in forever.

i’m still not sure

Since no one sent me picture links I had to decide for myself.

What do you think? I'm still not sure. At least it will be cool for the summer.