Slow Day

Despite the fact that I had to do a bit of running around today, it was a slow day. Actually a slow and wet day. I took grandmama to an appointment this morning then came home to find out that little nephew had to be picked up from school so I had to wolf down a perfectly good lunch and run to get him then stop at the store to pick up a few things for dinner. After that it slowed down and I actually got a couple of things done and had a chance to rest and freshen up. I then made a pretty terrific dinner. Nothing special but it was really good.

Being unemployed I've managed to pick up a skill or two like cooking. You won't be seeing me on "Iron Chef" anytime soon but I can manage in the kitchen. I actually find the process to be quite fun. It's yet another creative outlet for me and it makes people happy. I especially like to bake I think that's because I have incurable sweet tooth. Thank goodness for Weight Watchers recipes. To date I've baked two honey cakes, batches of cookies, an Apple-Pear Crisp, and a Linzer Bar cake. Cooking wise, I've prepared whole meals. One thing I really love to prepare is a Paprika-Garlic Rubbed Chicken. It's ridiculously easy to prepare and the smell when it's in the oven it sick (a good thing). The other I like to make is a Greek inspired Chicken. Chicken thighs and red potato wedges are marinated over night in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano then cooked then next day at 350. Yum.

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