Betty Crocker

I'm sure you are bored about reading about the weather so I guess I could tell you a little about me. Since I'm off track, working 8 hours a week and only taking 3 credits, I often have a lot of free time. With my free time I decided I would become the next Betty Crocker. OK, maybe not but I have been cooking and baking quite a bit. I make dinner every night, and its not mac and cheese. Its the good stuff. I've made some pretty good food if I do say so myself. My favorite so far has been lemon basil chicken pasta. Here is the recipe courtesy of thepioneerwoman.com

Marinade for Chicken
Olive oil
juice of 4 lemons
Dijon mustard
honey
dash of salt

Ingredients
4 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 stick of butter
3 lemons, juiced
3/4 heavy cream
1/4 half and half (I used milk)
1-1/2 grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
20 basil leaves (I used a little bit more)

Preparation
Cook pasta, keep 1 cup of pasta water.
Melt butter over medium heat, add lemon juice. Wisk. add cream and half and half (milk). Wisk until hot. Dump in cheese, wisk until melted. Add some hot pasta water if needed.
Mix pasta, sauce, chicken and basil together.

Never again

Never again will I complain about -2 weather because this past week was even worse. Monday morning I woke up and with the wind chill it was -34. Now that is cold. I didn't know that when you walk outside in that temperature that your nose instantly has icicles in it. Sounds gross I know but that's what happens. Today, a week later, it is snowing so that means it is warm and I couldn't be happier :)

Corrupted

I have officially been corrupted by the Idahoan weather. I didn't realize this until the other day when I was happy because it was snowing. There is something wrong when you are happy because it is warm enough to snow. The wind is the worst part about the weather because although it may only be 10 degrees then with the wind chill it can be -2. Not fun. Sledding is still on the agenda, we just bundle up and hot chocolate is always a must afterwards.

Is There Room?

Is There Room?

Is there room? Is there room in your heart? Will you let this miracle in? God's own son, has come to save us, born for me and you. Is there room?

Points to ponder:

Is there room?

How can I make room?

What can I do to let others know I have room?

Good Things in Life

1. Great roommates who I can laugh with :)
2. A family away from home. My FHE brothers are amazing!
3. Heat! I think i would die with our it
4. Food. Its great to have a full fridge again
5. A warm hat that my mom made me. Thanks so much. I wear it all the time

Family

I am most thankful for my Family. Here are just a few pics :)