Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Cinnfully Scrumptious Cinnamon Chicken


I know, I know, it sounds a bit odd, but believe me, everyone who has tried this recipe loves it. Apparently, in certain families fist fights have broken out over who gets the leftovers. Easy, fast, cheap and so delicious -- and it makes your house smell incredible!

Ingredients
12-15 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
1/2 cup water

Optional ingredient:
package of Durkee sweet and sour seasoning mix.

Directions
Place chicken in slow cooker. Mix all ingredients in a measuring cup and pour over chicken.

Cook on low six to seven hours, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.
I start this and don't peek even once until it's done.
Serve over rice.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The purpose of life...

 'The purpose of life is to
discover your gift. 
The meaning of life is to
 give your gift away.'
--David Viscott:

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Spring on Cape Cod.

Photo from Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Yesterday in the courtyard of the little church,  I saw my first spring robin (not the little guy above, but close enough). Hurrah, Hurrah! It's spring!

This morning, we've had this:

I should have remembered. 
Spring on Cape Cod proceeds like this...

January...

February...

March...
March...
March...
March...
(are you ready?)


JULY!!!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Blues skies (and pussy wilows) ahead!

I know I only have a handful of followers (mainly my darling relatives and friends), but still thought I'd greet the Blogworld again. It's been a rough winter for my family, but my dad seem to be rounding the turn, and we're hoping that spring raises his spirits and improves his health. I'm back -- and I'm sure  there are blue skies, pussy willows and lots of joy ahead!

 

Friday, October 29, 2010

It's a cranberry world on Cape Cod


I haven't posted for a while; at the little church, we've had two weddings, three funerals, and a newsletter, so my carpal tunnel problems are giving me a great deal of trouble. 

But, without a doubt, it is the most beautiful time of year here on Cape Cod, and I wanted to share it with you! Many of the growers are wet-harvesting on the cranberry bogs, and, believe me, when I see all the rosy glory on a lovely fall morning, it's very, very hard not to pull over and drink it all in --the views across the ponds and bogs are absolutely breath-taking. 

If you ever have the opportunity 
to visit Cape Cod in the fall, please do come visit...
and until then...eat more Cape Cod Cranberrries!


(By the way, if you'd like this Cape Cod package sign for yourself, get in touch with my fabulous cousin, Jan, in the Buffalo, New York, area. Her business, The Traveling Picture show made a gorgeous framed copy for my kitchen.