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I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. With the help of coupons, gardening and bartering I am able to squeeze the most out of our grocery budget and still manage to have a little fun along the way.


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Lemon Chicken Picatta

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I made this recipe with Mrs. HB the other day and we all loved it. The sauce is amazing. Like drink-it-straight amazing! The lemon infusion is perfect, not too acidic or tart like some lemon dishes.  It’s a lighter, healthier dish that tastes every bit as rich as a heavy, calorie-loaded dish. We served it with rice, but I think it would be good with potatoes, too. It’s a new favorite recipe that gets a big A+ from me, the HH and Monkey Boy!

Ingredients

3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into medallions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 200F. Set a serving platter into the oven to warm.

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper onto the chicken pieces and dredge them in flour. Place the chicken in a single layer in the pan and fry on medium-high  for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat until all chicken has been browned. Put chicken on the warmed plate in the oven.

Drain all but a thick coating of oil from pan. Saute garlic in the leftover oil for about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and use a whisk to scrape any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the lemon slices and bring to a boil. Continue cooking for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup. Add the lemon juice and capers and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the butter and allow to melt into the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, spoon sauce over chicken before serving and enjoy!

~Mavis

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Quote of the Day  “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” ― Benjamin Franklin

Hello Thursday!

Do you ever get those headaches that linger for days? The HH is sick {but still going to work!} and I think I’ve caught whatever he’s got. It’s a miserable head cold and my neck is stiff and my head won’t stop pounding. Yesterday I had to call it quits pretty early {I meant to get some more writing done, sorry about that}. Luckily I have the perfect snuggle buddy and she stayed in bed and napped with me all afternoon. Now, if I could just train Lucy to make tea and draw me a hot bath life would be grand. 🙂

Today is a new day, and word on the street is the temps will be in the high 70’s so even if I’m feeling rotten, at least I can hang out on the back patio in my pj’s and get some work done.

Have a great day everyone, eat some fruit! Stay healthy. Have some fun.

♥ Mavis

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A Week in Garden Photos – June 21st – June 27th

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Everything is growing like mad in the garden these days. This past weekend I had to have the HH trim the laurel hedge in both the front and the backyard.

When we first moved in here 2 years a 9 months ago the newly planted hedge {from the previous owners} was a gangling 12″ high and the sides of the shrub we not touching each other yet. But just look at it now… all grown up and manicured. I just love the way it looks.

Miss Lucy is very proud of her strawberry patch and checks it daily.

I planted a $0.99 cent packet of Phlox seeds early last spring and take a look at them now. Aren’t they gorgeous? I love the colors.

The raised garden beds.

I’d say some delicious sauerkraut is in our future.

And check out those fava beans!!!! Now all I need is a nice liver and some Chianti to go with them. 😉 {In case you are wondering, I plan to dry the beans this year and to use later in the winter in stews}.

Potato blossoms.

Do you have a raspberry patch? Ours is covered in fruit this year. Seriously, it’s gone crazy and I am so looking forward to making raspberry jam this year from our own homegrown fruit. We planted canes just 2 short years ago and look at them… they are magnificent!

The wisteria has not taken off as fast as I had hoped {also planted 2 years ago} but it’s getting there. I’m sure by this time next year it will be climbing over the top of the arbor.

So far we have two fragrant blooms.

And our 3 espalier trees {2 pear, 1 apple}.

In our second year of having them in the ground we have 1 piece of hanging fruit. Ain’t she a beauty? We are going to have to have a special party or something when we pick it. 🙂

And Miss Lucy. The queen of our garden. We mustn’t forget to share a picture of her. Life is good! The grass {and weeds!} are green, we’ve got vegetables growing and the sun is shinning. Who could ask for more?

How is your garden doing these days? Are you growing anything unusual this year? I’m always on the hunt for something new to try.

Have a wonderful day everyone,

~Mavis and Lucy the Puggle Princess

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Quote of the Day  “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.”  Derek Jeter

Hello Wednesday!!! A baby bunny made it’s was into the yard yesterday and it got away all too soon. 🙁 Poor Lucy. All she wanted to do was play with it. Oddly enough, we’ve seen a bunny just about everyday on our walks lately. The bunny population must be booming in our neighborhood.

Luckily, they haven’t bothered the vegetable patch. 🙂

I hope your day is AWESOME! Stay cool with this summer heat,

♥ Mavis

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Available Kindle Books I think look interesting…

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Kid’s Stuff

Zaycon Foods is now taking orders for their upcoming events. Below are their offerings and prices in my area.Go HERE to find out what is available in your area.

  • Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.89/lb X 40.00 lbs| $75.60/case
  • Fresh 93/7 Super Lean Ground Beef $3.79/lb X 40.00 lbs| $151.60/case
  • Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef $2.79/lb X 40.00 lbs| $111.60/case
  • Wild Argentine Red Shrimp $7.99/lb X 20.00 lbs | $159.80/case
  • USDA Choice Chuck Roast $4.49/lb X 24.00 lbs | $107.76/case
  • 90/10 Ground Turkey $2.19/lb X 40.00 lbs | $87.60/case
  • Premium Hickory Smoked Bacon $3.99/lb X 36.00 lbs | $143.64/case
  • Premium Pork Tenderloins $2.99/lb X 32.00 lbs | $95.68/case
  • Boneless Turkey Breast Roast $4.29/lb X 24.00 lbs | $102.96/case

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