Coffee Date and Pizza Making with Tristan

My new schedule gives me almost 2 hours more with Tristan a night. I am loving it! He is loving it! Last night we went to Starbucks and got coffee. Decaf for him. Then we went home and made pizza. From scratch, ignore my messy counter and the fact that he doesn't have pants on.

Feels Like Spring

We had a beautiful weekend. Sunday went something like this:

(Text Conversation)

Steph: Hey if you are feeling better we are going outside to play for a bit. *(I was sick Sat night)
Me: Yup. We are on our way. Give me a few minutes to shower.

That turned into 6 hours outside and 2 more hours inside and a hell of a grilled dinner.

Showering really means I do my make-up. Stephanie always looks PERFECT!

Dinner is served. 

 

You know it's getting serious when three types of Moonshine (I do live in the country) get pulled out. That is Pineapple, Apple Pie, and Cherry.

Oh then my favorite drink.

You going to nurse that 3rd bottle, or drink it?

 Beautiful Sky:

Silly Hat:

Playing Titanic?!

Bourbon chicken

I cut the crushed red pepper in half and it was still super spicy, but oh so good. I am not sure of the original source of the recipe as it came through a friend.We love Chinese food, this recipe is quick, simple and tasty.

• Package of boneless chicken breasts (usually the 3 in a pack) cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
• Small bag of frozen broccoli florets
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• corn starch

Directions
1. Mix ingredients from garlic down to soy sauce.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet.
3. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
4. Remove chicken and set aside (keep warm)
5. Add liquid mixture, reserving a small portion. Heating over medium heat.
6. Use liquid mixture that was set aside and add corn starch. Stir with whisk and add to the pan. This will help thicken the sauce.
7. Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
8. Add frozen broccoli florets (as little or many as you like. I never use the whole bag).
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Serve over brown rice and ENJOY.