8/10 ~ Thru the Years

Another day of looking back at what happened at camp on this day thru the years:

8.10.23: shortcut chicken potpie by Jen

8.10.22: black bean salsa

8.10.21: TT - drizzling chocolate

8.10.20: hello doormat

8.10.19: briam (greek roasted veggies)

8.10.18: square knots for macrame

8.10.17: breakfast salad

8.10.16: birthday desserts 

 

8/9 ~ Thru the Years

Yep, looks like this whole week is a blast from the past until I can get my poop-in-a-group (what does that even mean? LOL):

8.9.23: bacon and boursin stuffed peppers

8.9.22: TT mangoes

8.9.21: texas caviar

8.9.20: 🔥 week 32

8.9.19: paper straw easels

8.9.18: hemp dog necklace

8.9.17:  zucchini muffins

8.9.16: mason jar lunchables

8/8 ~ Thru the Years

Nothing new to post today, continuing to show you what's happened in years past so you at least have something to look at today! 

PS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGIE!!! YOU'RE ONEEEEEEE!!! 

8.8.23: TT herb flowers

8.8.22: painted knife block

8.8.21: 🔥 week 32

8.8.20: caesar-inspired asparagus

8.8.19: msih - french onion soup with cauliflower 

8.8.18: cucumber and smoked salmon appetizer

8.8.17: Candy's corn shortcut

8.8.16: how to paint a "hello" doormat

8/7 ~ Thru the Years

Yep, still busy and spotty internet are contributing to my not having anything fresh to share - here's a look back at what happened at camp on this day thru the years:

 8.7.23: baby play ring 

8.7.22: 🔥 week 32

8.7.21: mimosa and 'mary bar banner

8.7.20: baked tortellini with turkey sausage

8.7.19: sweet potato corn bread

8.7.18: freezing cookie dough

8.7.17: make a pompom throw

8.7.16: roasted tomato, zucchini, and white beans

8/6 ~ Thru the Years

Crazy hectic week - no time to blog! I am making lots of things for birthdays and parties but just don't have time to sit for long hahah. Here's a look back at what happened on this date thru the years:

8.6.23: week 32

8.6.22: lemon squares

8.6.21: avocado hummus

8.6.20: Cathy's vase re-do

8.6.19: tt - chocolate chip bag hack by Brooke

8.6.18: crimp beads

8.6.17: corn salad

8.6.16: accidental gardener

8/5 ~ Thru the Years

Crazy hectic week - no time to blog (plus our internet isn't working, ugh)! I am making lots of things for birthdays and parties but just don't have time to sit for long hahah. Here's a look back at what happened on this date thru the years:

8.5.23: words

8.5.22: perfect lemon bars

8.5.21: greek broccoli gratin

8.5.20: milk dud ice cream cake

8.5.19: friendship bracelets by Brooke

8.5.18: creamy cucumber salad

8.5.17: porch sittin'

8.5.16: fidget stress balls

🔥 Around the Campfire (week 31)

Dear Campers ~ 

Here's a quick recap in case you missed anything at camp last week - in case you are seeing this 2 weeks late, it's been crazy hectic 'round here and also our internet is driving me bonkers not working consistently! 

Posts ~

7/28: 🔥 week 30 

7/29: wood candleholders

7/30: thru the years

7/31: thru the years

8/1: detox soup

8/2: crispy chicken piccata 

8/3: words (amount of work)

That's it for this week! See you next week for more projects, crafts, recipes, whatever we can think of to make at camp - bye :)

Sincerely ~

Jill

camp counselor

8.4.23: MSTI overnight oats

8.4.22: creamy beef and tortellini soup

8.4.21: milk dud cheesecake

8.4.20: tip-sy tuesday: how to make magic shell

8.4.19: 🔥 week 31

8.4.18: wrapped turquoise bracelet

8.4.17: California roll by Brooke

8.4.16: short hair style ideas

  

8/3 ~ Words

8.3.23: chocolate mug cake

8.3.22: chocolate chip caramel cookies

8.3.21: tip-sy tuesday: beverage markers

8.3.20: watermelon wreath

8.3.19: slow cooker bbq chicken

8.3.18: towel holder wrap

8.3.17: Deanna's pretty glass garden angel

8.3.16: popcorn toffee crack bars

Crispy Chicken Piccata

I haven't been making knock-off meals based on Jen's Home Chef delivery meal kits in aa while, she recently gave me another stack of good ones they liked so I tried this one and we loved it. Very easy and not many ingredients. I forgot to take a pic but here is theirs...

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 pound cooked diced red potatoes
• 1/4 pound trimmed green beans
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 T. mayonnaise
• 1 T. capers 
• 1 t. chopped garlic
• 1/2 t. garlic pepper
• 1 lemon
• olive oil
• salt and pepper 

Preheat oven to 425'. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine potatoes, green beans, garlic, garlic pepper, 2 t. olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Place in baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the tray from the oven and remove foil. Push vegetables to one side. Pat chicken dry, season both sides with a pinch of pepper. Place chicken in empty space in tray. Top evenly with mayonnaise, panko, and 1/4 t. salt. Spray with cooking spray. Cover vegetables again with foil, leaving chicken side uncovered. 

Bake partially covered in hot oven until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165', 23-28 minutes. 

While meal bakes, cut lemon into wedges. Carefully remove tray from oven. Top chicken with capers and squeeze lemon wedges over meal to taste. 

8.2.23: bacon wrapped steak bites

8.2.22: zucchini brownie taste-off

8.2.21: crepe paper garland #2

8.2.20: 🔥 week 31

8.2.19: diaper wreath

8.2.18: birthday calendar

8.2.17: chocolate marshmallow cookies

8.2.16: uncomfortable shoe fix/tip

Detox Soup

I'm not loving the title of this recipe, 'Detox Soup' sounds like it'd be boring and bland - agree? But I didn't name it so we're sticking with it. This is very flavorful and filling, not boring or bland! I substituted chicken broth and spinach, and added some leftover cooked rice I had on hand - I don't think those changes are what made this not boring haha! 

I froze some in a ziplock baggie and the taste and texture were still good when I thawed it the other day.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
• 1 large yellow onion chopped
• 2 large carrots chopped into ½-inch rounds
• 2 ribs celery thinly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 Tablespoons freshly grated turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
• 1 bunch curly kale roughly chopped
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice juice from half of a lemon
• 1 Tablespoon tamari coconut aminos or soy sauce
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro plus more for topping

Instructions

• In a Dutch oven or large pot, add oil. Once hot add onion, carrots, celery and saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute longer.
• Add bell pepper, vegetable broth, coconut milk and chicken to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. When chicken is fully cooked, remove from pot and shred using two forks.
• Meanwhile, add kale and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until kale starts to wilt.
• Carefully place shredded chicken back into the soup and stir in fresh cilantro, tamari and lemon juice. Serve with extra chopped cilantro on top and side of choice. We like toasted sourdough or crackers. 
  

recipe and more info found here at eating bird food 

8.1.23: TT stringing bead tip

8.1.22: stainless steel tip 

8.1.21: 🔥 week 31

8.1.20: grilled romaine with blue cheese dressing

8.1.19: msih: cowboy pasta salad

8.1.18: white chocolate brownies

8.1.17: microwave corn shortcut

8.1.16: fish lure earrings