Living life in the Bluegrass state (for those of you that do not know that would be KENTUCKY) .

Kentucky is said to be the "bluegrass state", why you ask? Well, it's supposed to be because of the vast amounts of bluegrass. Well in my "neck of the woods" the bluegrass is giving way to "urban development". Horse farms and rolling hills are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Everywhere you look another developer is trying to squeeze another house in on a lot that is nowhere big enough for a house and a yard to roam. I guess you'll save on gas because there won't be much of a yard to mow.

I love to shop just as much as the next person, but really how many shopping centers does one city need?! It's absolute craziness!

Each young person dreams of living the city life, I say go RURAL and avoid this rat race.




Don't get me wrong, I love living in Kentucky (I'm a transplant from Illinois). What isn't there to love? We have horse racing, UK basketball-even though they aren't doing so well we still love them. GO BIG BLUE!!!

We have Maker's Mark for you bourbon lovers and many other wonderful spirits.

With five children that can be a blessing!

Seriously, though this is a great place to live.


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If you are a busy mom like me, you enjoy finding short cuts to fixing dinner. Visit crock-pot.com to find great recipes and deals on the best slow cooker.

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Here's a great recipe for those cold winter nights!

Mexican Chili Chicken

Ingredients:

2 medium green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 jar (16 ounces) chipotle salsa
½ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
Hot cooked noodles

Directions:

Place bell peppers and onion into Crock-Pot® slow cooker; top with chicken. Sprinkle chili powder and oregano evenly over chicken. Add salsa. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken pieces to serving bowl; keep warm. Stir ketchup, cumin and salt into liquid in slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until hot.
Pour mixture over chicken. Serve with noodles.

Tip
For thicker sauce, blend together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into cooking liquid with ketchup, cumin, and salt.



This would also make a great meal for your Super Bowl party!

Wondering what to do with all the leftovers?


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