A Typical Thursday Morning

There is no better way to start a typical Thursday than with breakfast made by my boyfriend! I really can't believe how much better the day can be with breakfast...

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do you eat breakfast every morning? Do you have any special breakfast recipes?

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Cheese Braid

When I am at my highest level of boredom, I always find myself surfing the pages of Pinterest. One particular day, I found this amazing and simple recipe and I knew that I had to try it ASAP! 

If you like chicken, cheese, bread, or maybe even broccoli, then this is definitely the recipe for you. Not only is this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Cheese Braid simple, but it is quick and just as delicious. It's quite the tongue twister though, so don't try to say it five times fast. 

Shortly, after I called my mother into my room to feast her eyes on the recipe, she made a grocery list and told me that we were going shopping. I made it to accompany our dinner that night, and everyone agreed that it had sealed it's spot as a new family favorite.

So thank you to Food Family Finds for the wonderful recipe!! Go ahead and try it yourself and tell me what you think! What is your cheesiest recipe?

Chicken Marsala: Easy to Make and Easy on Your Wallet

I haven't had a typical Thursday in quite some time, and I have been quite consumed in my internship as of late, so I haven't had the time to blog, which I sincerely apologize for. Thankfully, that all changed last Thursday. I'm still quite consumed in my internship, but I have finally made the time to update and inform you of my culinary adventures! 

Marsala wine has taken up permanent residence in Scott's fridge for quite a few months now, so the most appropriate and most logical thing to do was to make Chicken Marsala again! I know you've had a long and hard week full of school and work, and the last thing on your mind is cooking, but if you're looking for an easy, yet sophisticated meal that's easy on your wallet, this is the recipe for you! 

I must admit that the term 'recipe' is a very loose term, because I pretty much eye-balled all the ingredients, but here is a brief overview of what Scott and I did! 

Chicken Marsala

• marsala wine
• butter
• flour
• mushrooms
• chicken breasts

Season your flour with whatever is on hand, I prefer s/p and some garlic powder; then, lightly flour each side of your chicken breast. (Scott and I actually used Bisquick because that is all he had in his pantry, and it turned out pretty darn good). In a medium sauce pan, on medium heat, sauté the chicken until it is golden brown on both sides and cooked through. When the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pan and place it aside.

Sauté the mushrooms in the residual oils until they are cooked through. Add the Marsala wine and the butter. This wine is really strong, so you'll have to reduce it down a bit. You'll probably need to add a spoonful or so of the flour to thicken your sauce. When the sauce is done, add the chicken back to the pan and serve. Voila! 

Serve the chicken over mashed potatoes, pasta or rice...seriously it's perfect over anything! Now you have a pretty romantic dinner that only took about 20 minutes. This recipe is definitely a keeper in my book!

What are some of your favorite chicken recipes? Do you have your own way of making chicken Marsala?

Christian Grey: The New Prince Charming?

I couldn’t have felt more honored when my friend, Barbara asked me to do an exclusive guest post on her Blog. She is super outgoing, speaks two languages, French and English, is quite crafty, and her very creative blog is such a perfect representation of her personality. Without any further ado, I should get down to business.

When, I was musing along for inspiration, Barbara told me to write about anything; "It could be general tips, your adventures as a blogger, a craft project, style, beauty tips, anything really as long as it's family friendly." So, then it kind of hit me and the little light bulb inside my head went off. I love those moments! I digress, I began thinking about my adventures as a blogger, and entertainment is one of my favorite topics to write about. For example, I love to gush about The Vampire Diaries, but since the show has taken a brief hiatus, I need a new obsession to occupy the little free time I have left. I've finally jumped on the Fifty Shades of Grey train, and I finally understand what all the buzz is about!

So, if you’re a sucker for the bad boy, or if you still believe that there is hope for the nice guy, click here to get the scoop!

P.S. I got a little ahead of myself, so the link above will be active on Tuesday morning at 2:14 am. Also, don't forget to check out Barbara's blog at http://uvcat.wordpress.com/ and leave her some love!!