Crockpot Chicken Artichoke & Sun-dried Tomatoes

It doesn't look pretty, but it was easy and tasted delicious!

Crock pot Chicken Artichoke & Sun-dried Tomatoes

• 4 frozen organic chicken breasts
• 3 small jars of artichokes (or more/less according to preference)
• 1 package of sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 can cream of chicken condensed soup
• 1/4 cup of dry white wine
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• Cream cheese (or the Philly Italian Seasoned spread)

Place chicken in crock pot and cover it with the remaining ingredients EXCEPT for cream cheese--stir that in the end.  You could add mushrooms or black olives, I just didn't have any.

Put crock pot on low & cook for 6-8 hrs. Chicken will literally fall apart. 

We liked that it wasn't soupy but it was really tender and moist.

You could serve over rice or noodles.

I served it with leftover mushroom risotto from the night before {Giada's Risotto}  & a salad.

xoxo

What a Weekend!

Last Thursday night was finally THE night.

Joe finally got to have his final birthday gift, a surprise date night.....

I bought tickets to a local cooking class on SUSHI MAKING!! :D

Our first date in January of 2008 was a sushi date. We love love love sushi!

If you don't like sushi {or assume you don't because you've never tried it} just do it!
There are so many different kinds.  This class we learned to make avocado rolls, california rolls & a spicy tuna hand roll.  

 Joe's {on left} were far better looking than mine!

Sushi Chef!

It's all about the rice. 

To me, Friday is like our "Saturday" since we get to spend the whole day together.  

We went downtown to a little cafe, Park & Oxford and ordered an amazing sandwich {Grilled Roast Beef with sauteed mushrooms, hot peppers and American cheese on a grilled roll.}

 

~Such a cute cafe~jazz music plays...

I don't know how to pose for these pix!

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What I wore:

Shirt: Target {Clearance- $2.50!}

Cardigan: A store in Toronto?

Skirt: F21

Leggings: Charlotte Russe 

Boots: Target

Jacket: I bought in France back in '99 haha.

 Then took care of some business....always working!

Daddy's Girl: Holly

And Sunday brought us Joe's first game of Flag Football...

Call it intuition, I felt compelled to take a 'before' picture.

And the after shot.  

Poor thing sprained his ankle & tore ligaments. Boo! =(

And that concluded our weekend...

Oh, and instead of country ham out at my dad & step-mom's house, we had Tatar-tot Casserole. Recipe to follow!

How were your weekends? Hope you made the most of it!

And always remember...

xoxox

Liebster Blog Award

My first award. Tear. :..-)

 I have only been a part of this blogging community for about 4 weeks...wow one month, already?! And I am so excited to have met so many fantastic women.  I only wish I had begun sooner; who knew it was this much fun?!

 I received this award from a wonderful girl, Sage, who has been following & leaving me positive comments from the get go.

Thank you, Sweet and Sage 

{If you're not a follower of hers yet, you better hop over to her page and do so~she'll surely bring a smile to your face.  She always has witty & fun posts!! }

I also received the award from Julia at Classy Southern Charm
She's very sweet & has a nice little blog. Go check her out! :) 

 Liebster is German for “beloved” or “dearest” but can also mean favorite. This award is meant to help boost support for blogs with fewer than 200 followers.

****My lil new blog won an award; yay!****

Being a newbie is never easy...I can't tell you how many 'scarf swaps'  or 'fall gift swap' I've missed out on, and just can't wait until I have a solid core of people whom I feel "at home, er blog with." Although, it's happening quicker than I think. :)

Here are the Liebster rules:

1. Show your thanks by linking to the person who nominated you.
2. Link to 5 of your top picks and leave comments on their blogs to let them know.
3. Post the award on your blog.
4. Enjoy the love! 

Of course I love all of you, but there were five SIX who just happened to tug at my heart strings...and you big bloggers, keep doing what you're doing!!  We love reading your big fancy bloggy blogs!  :D

A Little Pink in the Cornfields 

Everyday with AEM {Everyday Ashley} 

Run Dream Cook 

eight six eleven 

Pearls and Curls 

Leggings Love 

Check those girls out...their blogs are fun-loving, full of great tips & will make your not-so-good days, better.  Congrats ladies! Spread some leibster lovvvvvve!

xoxo

lili and mae: {GIVEAWAY!} French goodies from my weekend in Pari...

If you haven't traveled to Paris, at least get over to this lovely lady's blog for an awesome giveaway!! Good Luck bloggers xoxo

lili and mae: {GIVEAWAY!} French goodies from my weekend in Pari...: Bonjour loves! I'm so so excited to share this GIVEAWAY with you all! I had such a wonderful time in Paris, but I missed this little blog ...

Super Easy, Man Pleazin Ribs!

 ****This recipe is for slow cooked, all day ribs--not a quick recipe****

Start out with a package of ribs--we like BJ's no hormone, no anti-biotic ribs.

Pre-heat the oven to 350.

Wrap a baking sheet with foil & wrap the ribs in foil.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Pick your favorite BBQ sauce.  We have tried a bunch, but we always go back to this, Kraft Original. 

{You can of course add your own kick(s) to it!}

After 30 minutes, remove foil from the ribs & TURN THE OVEN DOWN to 200. 

Slather the BBQ sauce on, and put back into the oven.  

Do this a few times throughout the day.  

I put the ribs in at 10 & took them out around 5:30.

Remove from foil & serve!

My ever-faithful kitchen helpers!