Today

"Nothing is worth more than this day. "

~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Forever is composed of nows."

~Emily Dickinson

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"So Many Daisies" by Kate McRostie

"Every house where love abides

And friendship is a guest,

Is surely home, and home sweet home

For there the heart can rest."

~Henry Van Dyke

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Late Summer Roses" by Deborah Lake

Angel Hair Marinara with Italian Chicken

Angel Hair Marinara with Italian Chicken

4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1/4 onion, chopped

1/4 green bell pepper, chopped

1 teaspoon dried basil, divided

1 teaspoon dried marjoram, divided

1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided

1 teaspoon dried parsley, divided

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided

salt and pepper to taste

1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes, not drained

1 8 ounce can tomato sauce

1/4 cup green olives

2 chicken breasts, cut into strips

8 ounces angel hair pasta

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup grated italian cheese blend

In a sauce pan, saute bell pepper and onion in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil until tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon each basil, marjoram, oregano, and parsley. A 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and olives. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer. Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry chicken in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Season with remaining seasonings and salt and pepper to taste. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and top with marinara and chicken. Serve with cheeses and enjoy!

I'm Nesting :-)

It's so good to be home!

Supper Menus
August 25th-31st

Monday
steak fajitas, refried beans, spanish rice, pico di gallo, guacamole, salsa, tortilla chips
Tuesday
angel hair marinara with italian chicken, caesar salad
Wednesday
hamburgers, spicy potato wedges, baked beans
Thursday
kung pao chicken, rice
Friday
homemade pizza, lettuce and tomato salad
Saturday
mexican lasagna, salsa, tortilla chips, chocolate mint brownies

For more menu plans, please visit Menu Plan Monday.

Home Sweet Home

crossing the Red River

Texas, my Texas! Home!

Back Through Oklahoma

Independence, Kansas - "The Little House on the Prairie"!

This is the well Pa dug!

Headin' Home

Do you know what's really fun?

Hearing from a dear friend that you lost touch with

twenty-two years ago!

Wow! :-)

Downtown Chicago

Chicago's famous Magnificent Mile

Nathan Hale statue at the Chicago Tribune Tower

"Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an officer for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Widely considered America's first spy, he volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission, but was captured by the British. He is best remembered for his speech before being hanged following the Battle of Long Island." ~ from Wikipedia

"I only regret that I have but one life to give my country." ~Nathan Hale

Chicago's Sears Tower was the world's tallest building from 1974 until 1998. Currently, it is still the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Mama Mia!

You gotta have pizza in Chicago!

Chicago deep dish - the sauce is on the top.

And let me tell you, midwesterners are not afraid to pile on the cheese! Even thin crust pizza has about three times the cheese we're use to in Texas! :-)

Beauty by the Pool