To Market To Market we go.

Finally tomorrow is the day!!!  My BFF Nancy and I are headed to Salt Lake City for a weekend full of fun, shopping, happy hours, parties, and whatever else we can find to do.  We will be attending the Moda party for sure. The theme this year is Country Fair! I got the cutest invitation to the party.   I have just the perfect outfit to wear.  Only thing missing would be cowboy boots but I don't own any and my poor feet could not stand it if I did.  Cowgirls can wear flip flops too can't they??    Nancy and I meet up on the plane in Vegas, and I can't wait.  Hunka gave me plenty of drink coupons to keep us busy for that short flight into Salt Lake City.  Then, we arrive just in time for what else but Happy Hour!!!!  Early to bed though because the next day is Schoolhouse and we don't want to miss that. We get to meet lots of the designers and go sit in on their schoolhouse classes.  Lots of free samples given, great info on the new products, and just meeting them!!  I won't be able to sleep tonight I just know it.  You can check out my Daisy Cottage blog for updates. We'll be taking lots of photos and blogging from there.  I'm even doing some give aways so make sure you check it out.  

Since I'm going to be away I didn't want Hunka to starve so I whipped up some food for him today to keep him busy.  And no I'm still not packed!!!

His favorite dessert is Pecan Pie.  I'm not into making fancy pie crust. I buy the ones premade and slap it in that pie plate.  I'm done!!  It tastes the same and do you really think he cares if it's pretty?   Well there ya go!!!!  He's a MAN!! He's HUNGRY!!  Period!

Voilla!!!  We have a Pecan Pie. I bought him a can of whip cream and he will be a happy man!! He best be only using that can of whip cream on that pie. If you know what I mean!! I'll beat me one man!!!!  

Next up is spaghetti.  Hunka loves my spaghetti. Not quite as much as he loves my Chicken Crotch but it's a close second.  So tonight we're having spaghetti for dinner and he'll have leftovers of this.   

It smells so good.  And tastes even better.  I use sweet Italian sausage only. I used to use half hamburger and half Italian sausage but now I just use all sausage.  My mouth is watering.  I know my pan is old but you know what it is my favorite. I have expensive pots but always go for this one.  Hunka had this from his D-I-V-O-R-C-E (makes me wanna sing that song) and I love it.  You know who (the EX) would hate that I use it all the time.  :)  

Next up is my mother in laws recipe and it's called Chicken Something Different.  And OMGGGGGAWD! Can I tell you if you had smell a computer you would die!!!  You cook this for at least 3 hours very very low in the oven and your whole house smells sooooo good you wanna eat everything in the house while it's cooking.  I'll give the recipe at the end.  Cause I know you wanna make it.  

So this is the base.  Chipped beef and mushrooms. I added the fresh mushrooms. They were not in her original recipe but I say why not??? I know Marcie would approve.  

This is the chipped beef I use.  I think my mother in law might have used the packets you get in the meat section like with lunch meats??? But I like this. It's salty so don't add salt to it ever.  

Now I mix up Cream of Mushrooms soup, a can of mushrooms, and some sour cream.  

Pour that over your bacon wrapped chicken which is sitting on top of that chipped beef and mushrooms.  Is your mouth watering yet??  Trust me and Marcie this meal is to die for!!!! My sweet mother in law wouldn't you astray.  

There ya go!! She's ready to bake at 225 for at least 3 hours. You can cook it even longer if you want.  Even cook it at 200 for hours and hours.  You won't be disappointed. 

I've been doing some planting.  It's been getting warmer and warmer and I've been feeling like planting!!

Hunka made this chair for me years ago.  He used to sell these at my store.  I love the things he makes.  

I love these planters. Hunka bought them for me last year. We looked and looked for these.  Finally he found them.  They fit perfectly on the rail of the deck. 

I love this little tree.  I bought alot of these little plants to do something with.  I'll show you more later. 

Hunka bought this hanging plant for me.  And he even hung this hanger off the deck for it.  I've been feeding it Miracle Grow and it's doing great.  I love the yellow.

My sister Linda and I saw this giant Rosemary bush at Home Depot last weekend.  It smells soooooooo  good.  You can use it to cook too. I use Rosemary all the time to cook with. Now I can just walk out on the deck and snip some.  My sister gave me that pot last year with beautiful plants in it for my birthday.  I'm hoping she makes me another one this year. She is a great gardener. Unlike moi!!

Do you not love this flag??  Isn't that dog freakin cute???  

I love my front porch!!!  Hunka hung the quilt hanger on the porch last year and I love changing it all the time.  I've always wanted a porch swing and I was lucky that when we moved in they left this swing.  I bought the planter there from a little town called Mexico, Mo.  Cute huh?   Do you see the old mailbox? WE bought this at an antique place in San Diego years ago.  

Here is the newest quilt hanger he hung. He made me a ton of these years ago. But in this house I have no where to hang them. So why not the front porch???

Do you like it?? I do!!!  That's what really matters right?  But I bet you like it too.  If you ever need a quilt hanger he can make you one too. Just let me know the size you need and I can send it to you.  He does great work. And has lots of colors he can do them in.  

Now for the recipe:

Chicken Something Different by Marcie Yeager

8 whole breast, (I use chicken thighs) split, skinned and boned. 

8 slices of bacon to roll around each chicken piece.

1 jar of beef or 2 package of chipped beef

2 cans mushroom soup.

1 pint sour cream

1 can sliced mushrooms.

In botton of 9x13 casserole dish, snip beef, place bacon wrapped chicken on top of beef.

Mix together sour cream, mushroom soup, and mushrooms. Pour over the bacon wrapped chicken.  

Bake uncovered at least 3 hours 225degrees.  Keeps well even longer in the oven. 

Then tell me if you liked it or not!!  I know you will love it!!

I love my Mother in law and miss her all the time.  I always think of her when I cook this. 

 

Comments

[Ruth]

Thanks for the recipe. It really looks good, so I copied it. I might make it for my son & DIL when I visit them in June. (I like to take recipes when I visit our sons' families so I can take my turn doing some cooking & give the DILs a break). I also love your porch! The quilt & pillows on the red swing looks so pretty. And I love the tub with the fern. I have a thing for galvanized tubs - don't ask me why. I bought one at a garage sale but haven't really figured out what to use it for yet. If I had a dog, I could give him a bath in it - Hee Hee!

[Jen]

I love your front porch! Makes your house look so inviting. Unlike mine. Very boring. Have a great time at Market! Can't wait to read some about it on Daisy's blog!

[Sandi]

The recipe sounds great but I really love your porch! You are going to have so much fun with your friend, Nancy, at Market. I'm glad you're going so you'll share with those of us that can't be there. :-) Hope you finally got packed. LOL!

[nanette]

I'm sure we'll run into each other. Fun fun. I'm not invited to the Moda party and I feel quite snubbed!!! (not really, they have no idea who I even am! and I have several parties to go to but I want you to tell me about it if we chat at some point) Fun stuff.

[Jana]

Have a blast at Market! It always sounds like a really fun time.

[wendy]

Your front porch is so very welcoming, love all the plants and quilts. The red swing is a great touch. Off to market, I'm so envious....all the free stuff and school house too. Have a great time, I look forward to your updates.

[Kim]

Hope you have a great time at Market! And thanks for sharing the recipe.

[Sherry]

Hi Sharon. Your porch looks wonderful! I just got your newsletter. Glad you & Nancy are having fun. I can't wait to see all the pics when you get back. Also all the goodies you bring home. Be safe & have fun!

[Amy]

Sharon, your porch looks so inviting and it must be relaxing to sit out there. I tried your mil's chicken recipe and it was delish! Hubby took leftovers to work for lunch. He never eats leftovers for lunch! So thank you for the recipe.