“In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.” – Anne Frank
NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian ‘Quote Cup’ passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each week, along with an update and photos of what has been going on in our lives. I love trying new recipes…and love getting recipes you would like to share!
My mother was a twin, and we don’t get to see her brother’s kind family very often. We got to see three of those cousins at the State Fair this year… the weather even cooperated! The photo above is taken at GRAZE, the awesome Foodhall by Travail in the North Loop.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
This week’s recipe is a great one for when you need an easy meal when you are going to be out all day… it cooks up deliciously in a crock pot. You can serve it over rice or in a tortilla for an easy meal.
CROCK POT SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans whole kernel corn
- 2 16 ounce jars salsa
- 4 chicken breasts
Combine all in crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or on hi for 4 hours. Shred chicken in pot and stir to mix. Serve over rice or in a tortilla shell, garnished with salsa, tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream.
