Recipe #4: Pan-Fried Chicken Tacos

So, I'm Mexican, but I only made pan-fried tacos for the first time last month. Why haven't I made them before, they're so easy!

I made them again, today. So, I had some chicken I'd cooked and I added it to a pan with some taco seasoning and a little water. Next, I added the seasoned meat to tortillas and pan-fried them. We added avocado, raw cabbaage, red onion, cheese, and salsa. So good!

Needless to say, my friend loved them! :)

Chicken Salad Update:
Shocking news! My grandma LOVED my chicken salad recipe I made last weekend. She normally isn't a huge fan of my cooking, so this is big news! She liked it so much she had two helpings and asked if I had more at home. She's one of the very best cooks I know, so this is truly high praise and I'm one happy girl. :)

I made some for my parents. My mom loved it and asked for my recipe. She's an amazing cook too.

I shared some with a friend who also asked for my recipe.

You know you've done something right when people ask for your recipe. :)

Has anyone tried any of the recipes I've shared?

Pinterest Experiment #3

Recipe #3: Avocado-Bacon Breakfast Wrap

So, I made this about nine months ago and loved it, but I decided to add a little bit of baked potato. Adding the baked potato made it a little drier, so I added more of my grandma's home-made hot sauce. Such a good breakfast!

Here's how mine turned out:

I also tried out some "Fire Hydrant In and Outs." After doing a nice, little run, elliptical, and the rowing machine (for the first time ever) these felt really good. A day later, I can feel the pain!!!

Pinterest Experiments #1 and 2: Part One

I'm actually really looking forward to trying some new things. Lately, I feel like I eat the same things all the time because it's easy and I've run out of ideas. My goal for my recipes is to use all the items I purchase; I am on a budget anyway. :) I should say that most of the Pinterest recipes I've tried in the past haven't turned out very well, but I'm willing to try again. I must be a glutton for punishment. :)

I'm also looking forward to trying something pretty with my nails!

Recipe #1: Chicken Salad Sandwiches



So, I changed up the recipe. I'm not a huge fan of grapes, so I used dried cranberries. I had whole almonds instead of slivers, so I used my food processor. I also used mayo instead of Miracle Whip, which I HATE!

The garlic powder was genius. I accidentally used garlic salt AND salt, so I just added more of everything else to even it out. The garlic was a tasty touch. I'm definitely making this again!

Recipe #2: Honey Lime Shrimp



So, I should've added more honey. Despite marinating about an hour as suggested, the shrimp weren't all that flavorful. Maybe I should've marinated it overnight.

Well, these two recipes made for an interesting dinner combo tonight. :)

Next on the menu, several cabbage recipes.

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I'm Completely In Love With This Song

You know those songs that remind you what you need to hear and that encourage your heart? For me, that is One Sonic Society's Never Once. It's so powerful and helps me find strength in God and His promises.



Lyrics: One Sonic Society
from the album Never Once (Single)

Standing on this mountain top
Looking just how far we've come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us
Kneeling on this battleground
Seeing just how much You've done
Knowing every victory
Was Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone (Favorite 2 lines)
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
You are faithful, God, You are faithful

Standing on this mountain top
Looking just how far we've come
Knowing that for every step
You were with us

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone
Never once did You leave us on our own
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
Every step we are breathing in Your grace
Evermore we'll be breathing out Your praise
You are faithful, God, You are faithful
It's true, You are faithful, God You are faithful

Scars and struggles on the way
But with joy our hearts can say
Never once did we ever walk alone
Carried by Your constant grace
Held within Your perfect peace
Never once, no, we never walk alone

We know, You are faithful, God, You are faithful


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Writer(s): Jason Ingram, Matt Redman, Tim Wanstall

Trying Something New

In addition, to my new endeavor to go to bed early. I've decided to try out something new from Pinterest every week. Anyone brave enough to go through this journey with me? I'll be chronicling my journey right here, complete with pictures. I'll try out work out suggestions, make up, hair, style, nail ideas, recipes, other tips, etc. First post coming next weekend. Anyone excited? I sure am!:)

Reading

When I was little and learned to read, it was like everything turned from black and white to color; it was literally a whole new world for me. It forever changed my world. As a child, I'd get lost in books, imagining everything I read. Still to this day, I can get totally engrossed in a book. I almost felt like I needed a therapy group while reading the Hunger Games series; it felt so real. I wanted to call people and voice my deep worry for Peeta and Katniss. Down with the Capitol! I still really want a Mockingjay pin and I really would wear it. My addiction with Hunger Games is so bad that I cried twice while watching the first movie; once because the reaping scene was so emotional and once because I was finally seeing the movie and so happy/overwhelming. Nerdy, I know. :)

I love when a book overtakes my life! I'm currently reading, Born to Run; I can't put it down! The author much like myself wanted so much to love running that he kept trying, but really hated it and started getting injuries due to running. So what does he do? He keeps going to the doctor and they pretty much tell him to not run anymore. Much like me, he's really stubborn. So, he goes to Mexico in search of the Tamahumara tribe who can run for days, through impossible terrain. He wants to run like them.So, he searches for them, but they're hard to track. He finds them and well, that's about as far as I've gotten in two or three night of reading.

I've already finished a guidebook on Europe. That Rick Steves knows what he's talking about. I'm close to picking cities and setting an itinerary for my trip to Ireland; exciting!

Next, I'll start the second book in the Divergent series and then start an Ireland guidebook. The Divergent series is really addictive too. Very intense like Hunger Games, but not quite as good.

Black Friday

Black Friday, key word FRIDAY! Christmas shopping has gotten out of control. Stores should not be open on Thanksgiving! I'm especially saddened that K-Mart has chosen to be open all of Thanksgiving Day into Black Friday. Their poor workers won't get any rest or time with their families. People should be able to spend that day with their family, not dealing with shoppers. It's one day where we focus on what we're thankful for, not a day to stress over the list of people we need to buy presents for. The commercialism of this time of year bothers me. Anyone else feel the same?

Movies

I've been watching more movies recently.
I totally loved 42, as in liked it so much I may buy it and I RARELY buy movies. It made me realize to some degree how good the good ol' days were, in terms of morality. In the movie, the manager of team got fired for having an affair. I wish good morals were praised in society now. Am I the only one?
I never saw the original Red Dawn, but the newer one with Chris Hemsworth was really good, but then again I am a Rocky and Rambo fan. I blame my love of those movies on my dad; we had to bond over something. :)
The movie, Snitch was really good, but then again, I can't think of many movies by the Rock that I didn't like.

Christmas List

My rather random Christmas list:

-Bright yellow potholders (I only have a right-handed Santa potholder that was just given to me).

-A silver toaster. I'd like to toast my bread.

-Clarks Purity Rose. I've dreamed up lots if outfits I could wear them with.

-Popsicle holders; I blame Pinterest.

-An automatic car starter; I miss my garage and I live in Kansas. Last winter:

-Cupcake pans; I also blame Pinterest for this.

-Tall brown boots

-Calf-length black or gray socks; medium thickness

Yes, I know it's very early to have my list ready, but in all honestly it's been ready for a couple weeks. I'm sure I'll be adding to my list. :)

What's on your Christmas list?




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Music I'm liking

Several commercials on TV keep playing So Groovy with Jocelyn Alice and The Right Stars: catchy stuff!
I've also rediscovered The Story by Brandy Carlisle. I hate the music video for it, so here's just the song.