Oops...I disappeared.

I was doing so well with the whole blogging thing and then...the days just got away from me.

Last weekend, we celebrate my uncle's 60th birthday, visited my parents, and visited with a good friend. LOTS OF DRIVING! We managed to be in Staten Island, Queens, The Bronx, and Nassau County in less than 24 hours.

This week has been pretty much the same as other weeks. We are trying to get away this weekend. Perhaps Montauk?

Today, we are celebrating (in spirit) that our friend has finish Air Force Basic Training at Lakland AFB in Texas! Congrats! We will be visiting him in VA in about a month!

McCormick Bag 'N' Season Chicken

In the past we have used McCormick Bag 'N' Season Pork, it is quick and tasty. Tonight while I was thinking about what I could do with the massive amount of chicken I got on sale, I decided that this would be a perfect opportunity to use the Bag 'N' Season again. This time it was chicken!

I added two white potatoes and frozen green beans. Popped it in the oven! Voila! Here was dinner! The Bag 'N' Season makes eight servings so we have plenty left over for lunches and even a future dinner.

Apparently, this busy mom also likes this Bag 'N' Season thing! She added carrots and photos, if you're curious how it works.

Thai Kitchen 10 Minute Simmer Sauce - Panang Curry

Last night, I was on my own for dinner as the hubby had to work late. This gave me an opportunity to try something I wasn't sure he would like. In the past we have had Thai Kitchen Rice Noodle and Satay Sauce. We enjoy them both buy, can't find them in our local grocery store.

On my way home from the gym, I stopped by the food store and found this sauce. It was so good! I added steak, frozen green beans, and fresh mushrooms! (The steak and mushrooms were both on sale!) The fact that it was done in ten minutes was wonderful. One of my constant excuses for not cooking dinner at home is that, "I don't have time." This was quick, healthy, and homemade. I even had enough leftover for lunch!

I found that it tasted very mild. There was actually no spice or typical curry flavor. It was a nice sauce that added something to the meat and veggies. I definitely will remember this for future meals.

Added bonus? The hubby had some when he came come and liked it!

March Goals

- Go away for at least one night with the hubby.

- Cook dinner at home at least five nights each week.

- Go to the gym at least four nights each week.

- Make one new recipe / meal each week.

- Put away all of Christmas / Winter.

- Read a book.

- Stay meatless on Fridays.

Astoria Resident on Biggest Loser

Tonight, I decided to watch The Biggest Loser for the first time in quite awhile. (I used to love the show while I was living at home but, the hubby and truly don't watch much TV. ) In this episode, one of the contestants went home and was working out with her husband. She got on the subway at the N,Q station at Astoria Blvd!!

I found it funny that she wanted to "go to the park to run" so, she went all the way to the Central Park Reservoir! Astoria has sooo many parks including one with a track! Anyway, I now know who I am rooting for to win Biggest Loser!

Go Olivia!