1. In 1812 Charles Dickens was born.
2. In 1940 Disney's animated feature film, Pinocchio (based on the 19th century book by Carlo Collodi) premieres at the Central Theatre in New York City.
3. In 1964 The Beatles arrived on their first visit to the US.
4. In 2004 Television's The Wonderful World of Disney airs "The Special Edition of The Lion King."
5. In 1867 Laura Ingalls Wilder was born.
6. In 1971 Women in Switzerland were granted the right to vote.
7. In 1984 Astronaut Bruce McCandless unhooked a lifeline and became the first human to fly free in space.
8. In 1985 Tina Majorino was born.
9. In 2010 the Saints will play in the Superbowl.
10. My MawMaw and PawPaw were married on February 7th.
And the most important.
11. In 1991 I was born.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Chicken Tortilla Soup
So, this is my first recipe post. Now, I will admit that I'm terrible at measuring when it comes to cooking (baking on the other hand, I follow those measurements exactly).
Ingredients:
2 Quarts of Chicken Stock (or broth)
3-4 Chicken Breasts (these will need to be shredded or chopped)
1 Onion
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 can of Black Beans
1 pk frozen corn
1 tomato
1/2 to 1 cup of Salsa (depending on your taste)
1/2 to 1 tablespoon fiesta lime Mrs. Dash seasoning (do this to taste). You can use taco seasoning instead, but taco seasoning will add extra salt to the soup.
Salt & Pepper to taste
Cook your chicken, you can either do it on the stove, but usually I roast it in the oven with some olive oil and strips of red and green bell peppers on top.
Dice/Chop you onions, peppers, and tomatoes to relatively the same size then saute them over low/medium heat until the peppers are soft and the onions translucent. Add the fiesta seasoning to the veggies and onion. Try to use as little oil as possible because it can make the soup oily (just skim the top of the soup if it seems oily).
Next add the chicken stock and salsa. Simmer for about ten minutes, or until warm. Then add the black beans (make sure you rinse them off first), corn, chicken, and tomatoes.
Bring to a very soft boil then turn down to a simmer.
Skim the top of the soup, if necessary, pour the soup into a bowl, and add some shredded cheese & crushed tortilla chips on top then ENJOY!
Ingredients:
2 Quarts of Chicken Stock (or broth)
3-4 Chicken Breasts (these will need to be shredded or chopped)
1 Onion
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Green Bell Pepper
1 can of Black Beans
1 pk frozen corn
1 tomato
1/2 to 1 cup of Salsa (depending on your taste)
1/2 to 1 tablespoon fiesta lime Mrs. Dash seasoning (do this to taste). You can use taco seasoning instead, but taco seasoning will add extra salt to the soup.
Salt & Pepper to taste
Cook your chicken, you can either do it on the stove, but usually I roast it in the oven with some olive oil and strips of red and green bell peppers on top.
Dice/Chop you onions, peppers, and tomatoes to relatively the same size then saute them over low/medium heat until the peppers are soft and the onions translucent. Add the fiesta seasoning to the veggies and onion. Try to use as little oil as possible because it can make the soup oily (just skim the top of the soup if it seems oily).
Next add the chicken stock and salsa. Simmer for about ten minutes, or until warm. Then add the black beans (make sure you rinse them off first), corn, chicken, and tomatoes.
Bring to a very soft boil then turn down to a simmer.
Skim the top of the soup, if necessary, pour the soup into a bowl, and add some shredded cheese & crushed tortilla chips on top then ENJOY!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Life UneXpected, a review.
So, you're thinking about watching Life Unexpected, but you're also thinking: "Ugh! It's on the CW."
Speaking as someone who despises most of the shows on the CW and only watches certain shows for either eye candy or a couple I just ship so much; it's good. I was a huge fan of the WB. I watched One Tree Hill, religiously (post season 3, not so much - note: OTH went to the CW post season 3). I also loved 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, Related, Raising Dad, Reba, What I Like about You, and Everwood.
So, when I say that Life Unexpected is so reminiscent of Gilmore Girls and even Everwood, yes, it has the feel of Everwood only the most underrated show that the WB ever created - it's a show that is worth watching.
Yes, Life Unexpected is campy, cliche at times, and kinda awkward with a little bit of scandalous (only a little, it's not Gossip Girl!).
BUT! Yes, there is a but in this. It's a fun show and sometimes campy which is what you might need to relax for a day. I mean, I love shows that make you think (like Lost), but I also love shows that you can just watch with the family (or just with your dad sometimes, if you're me) and not be worried that there's gonna be a random, awkward threesome with the least popular characters on the said tv show (again, this is NOT Gossip Girl).
With everything being said - I give Life Unexpected two thumbs up because 1) it's adorable, 2) Kerr Smith is in it, and 3) if you were a WB fan, it will remind you of times before the new 90210 or Melrose.
Speaking as someone who despises most of the shows on the CW and only watches certain shows for either eye candy or a couple I just ship so much; it's good. I was a huge fan of the WB. I watched One Tree Hill, religiously (post season 3, not so much - note: OTH went to the CW post season 3). I also loved 7th Heaven, Gilmore Girls, Related, Raising Dad, Reba, What I Like about You, and Everwood.
So, when I say that Life Unexpected is so reminiscent of Gilmore Girls and even Everwood, yes, it has the feel of Everwood only the most underrated show that the WB ever created - it's a show that is worth watching.
Yes, Life Unexpected is campy, cliche at times, and kinda awkward with a little bit of scandalous (only a little, it's not Gossip Girl!).
BUT! Yes, there is a but in this. It's a fun show and sometimes campy which is what you might need to relax for a day. I mean, I love shows that make you think (like Lost), but I also love shows that you can just watch with the family (or just with your dad sometimes, if you're me) and not be worried that there's gonna be a random, awkward threesome with the least popular characters on the said tv show (again, this is NOT Gossip Girl).
With everything being said - I give Life Unexpected two thumbs up because 1) it's adorable, 2) Kerr Smith is in it, and 3) if you were a WB fan, it will remind you of times before the new 90210 or Melrose.
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