Ever get tired of chicken?

I get tired of chicken. Meat in general. I guess I am just not much of a meat eater (unlike my husband). Although the thought of going completely without it, all the time, isn't necessarily something I want, either. I just need to think of a more methods of cooking it. So last night, even though my husband acted like he wouldn't be hungry for dinner, I was going to cook that thawed chicken. AND use some of that fresh produce before it went bad! That's not only healthy food waiting to go into our bodies, but good money I don't want going down the drain!

So a big meal I did cook. With it being over 90 degrees outside, I was in no mood wanting to use the oven. And since my husband hinted at having eaten not very long ago when we had met in town, I figured he wouldn't want to grill (aside from the searing hot sun). I cannot stand meat with no texture - it's as plain and boring as a big 'ol blank wall is to an artist. I even find that big, blank and an eyesore and I am no artist!

After opening the package and NOT rinsing the chicken (I read an article that argued it might actually spread more germs in rinsing the meat, whereas cooking it kills the germs anyway, and I have always thought this anyway), I poked holes in it and tried out some brand spanking new spices. Not new or new-to-me spices. But spices I have not tried together before. Remember, I am typically a recipe FOLLOW-ER so branching out on my own was a bit nerve-wrecking! Click on the Menu tab to see the recipe.

Then I tossed them in the skillet, in a bit of pure virgin Olive Oil, turned the burner up on mid-high to high, and browned them. Once they were nicely seared on each side, I turned the burner down to mid-low to cook them the rest of the way and added some more stuff for flavor and sauce (click on Menu tab for info).

I ended up using the oven for about 15-20 minutes (I know, I know...). But the asparagus and radishes turned out yummy! (Menu tab!) We also had some potatoes with the meal. These may not be on the 'healthy' part, but they sure were a nice addition. One small step at a time for my family. Must use what we have and do what we can. :)

How are YOU doing? Better than us? :)

Is It Really That Difficult to Eat Healthy?

Why do I find it so hard to eat healthy? It is really that hard? I have very strong will power in a lot of areas. I think... I force myself to do things when I don't feel well; I force myself to be productive when I want to be lazy; I force myself to... or was that the old me?

No matter. Eating the 'right' way has always been difficult for me, regardless of how am in other areas of my life right now!

What is your biggest little hangup in life? Calling your mom? Going to your in-laws for the holidays? Watching your spouse indulge in that last piece of you name it because you wanted it instead but s/he didn't know it? Or worse, did know it?

The problem is that I become accustomed to handling even the biggest of my little hangups. And 'handling' is not always the best way to address something, in my opinion. I mean, I would actually rather not just get used to seeing the 'love handles' and protruding belly on myself, regardless of people's eye rolls and other kind tactics used to make me feel better. And calling my mom? Why can't it be an enjoyable phone call? I try to call people when I am already in a good - or at least content - mood in order to have a good conversation. That's not so hard. Learn how to end a conversation before it gets sour, that's all. (I know, sometimes that can be hard. Learn.) Going to the in-laws? Be glad you don't live with them and will be returning to your own home soon! ha

Truthfully, I have all this nice organic produce in my fridge, threatening to go bad if I don't eat it. Why haven't I or my husband cooked it? I for one don't know what to put with it that he will eat (i.e.; what kind of boring old meat will he want that I will have to mess with today) and he, despite being a good cook, really has to be in the mood to do it.  So I have asparagus, onion, cabbage - all things he likes. And non-organic (because I couldn't find any) cucumber and carrots (which I hear are excellent for the kidneys!) - things I like. (I also like onion.) What to do, what to do.

And I froze some lettuce, per poor college girl's on a budget idea but it looks terrible. I don't think I will try it. I think I will just throw it out. Maybe it's only good for a day or two when frozen.

I DID, however, freeze 1/2 of the fresh strawberries my toddler and I picked from a nearby farm the other day, though! That was a new adventure for him so that was fun! We have eaten some and are working on the the rest of that first half. Picked so many because he just didn't want to stop!

I have requested a few guest posts... now I am expecting a few replies to this one in response! I don't want all my lovely veggies to go bad!

As my cuz'n says - smugs! (Smiles and Hugs)