My goodness...

Has it really been three whole months? I guess the dates don't lie!

As I said three months ago, I had lost my will to cook. Even being in culinary school didn't help. I ended up having to drop my two culinary classes though, because I had no way back and forth to campus (the rest of them are online.) I'm going to re-enroll in them for the spring semester. I did, however, get a great knife kit out of the deal. Don't worry, I plan on doing a blog post about them.

We're now in our 31st week of this pregnancy and, even though my pelvis feels like it's been broken, things have finally started going better. I think I've hit my nesting phase where I finally feel like I have a little bit of energy throughout the day! This paired with being hungry all the time has restored my faith in cooking.

Last night I threw together some BBQ Bacon Chicken that I couldn't get enough of. Then tonight I had no clue what to make. All I knew was that it would involve chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and pasta. I ended up with a dish that was AMAZING! (I'll have the recipes for both up here soon!)

I think part of my renewed faith in cooking has come from the impending holiday season. Last year I made huge baskets filled with homemade goodies for our family and friends and they were a HUGE hit! I was debating on doing similar ones this year, but was iffy considering the fact that our baby is due on December 23rd. I think I've finally decided to go ahead and do it. I figure it I spread it out over the next two months, that it shouldn't be that bad. People might end up with a Tupperware full of random, half finished candy! hahaha We will see.

I just thought I would pop in and say hello to everyone. I can't believe I still have 40 followers! I guess it's hard to remember to delete something that you have forgotten about (Lucky for me!)

I am going to go through my google reader tonight, and will probably be posting links to great posts that I hope you all will read. Plus, I'll post my latest two recipes!

Chicken Tacos... Not for Me...

Tonight I made these deliciously smelling, mouth watering, chicken tacos. I piled them high with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream... the works. I finally sat down to enjoy my hard work, took one bite, and ran to the bathroom! Apparently, due to my pregnancy, chicken is out, but I thought I would post the recipe. They apparently tasted fabulous to everyone but me! 

Chicken Tacos

1.5 lbs chicken tenders or breasts

1 packet taco seasoning

1/2 medium onion sliced

1 T butter

chili powder

cumin

garlic powder

tortillas (I use wheat) 

all the toppings... lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, salsa

Place the chicken in a stock pot and cover with water. Add a couple of tablespoons of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder ( I honestly didn't measure, I would guess about 2 T of each). Boil on high, until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes for tenders and 30-40 for breasts. Drain water and shred chicken. Melt butter in skillet and sauté onions until tender. Add chicken, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook until well seasoned, and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and pile on the tortillas along with the toppings! 

Interesting News!

These past few weeks have been crazy. I've felt like everything had been flipped on it's ear! Then this past Wednesday we found out why....

            

It came as a total shock to us. We weren't trying and definitely wasn't expecting it, but it happened! I believe the shock is finally wearing off, and I'm becoming more and more excited about it! I'm about 5 weeks now, and my first drs appointment is May 18th. Yay!

If this is anything like my first pregnancy, then I will spend most of it in the kitchen, experimenting with new recipes! I look forward to sharing the next several months with all of you. Be it the good, the bad, and/or the ugly!