Quote of the day:

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew -"
 
-Saint Francis de Sales

http://www.great-quotes.com/quotes/Category/Patience/action/search/te/65/pg/2 

Curious in the Kitchen

Photo and recipe from http://moptopmaven.blogspot.com/

While browsing through Moptop mavens fashion and style blog  came across this AMAZING recipe  for tortilla soup. Im Not really one to collect recipes or to experiment to much in the kitchen but I thought it would be a great way to end a rainy day in LA and how hard could it be?  I cant tell you how excited I was the WHOLE time it was simmering! I hope you all enjoy! 

P.s Two notes I wish would have known. 1. This recipe serves a whole lot so if you have a home of two consider  reducing recipe by half. ( we literally have enough tortilla soup to feed an army lol ) 2. The spicy element all depends on how much chilli powder you add. I personally would have liked it to be a bit more spicy , the original recipe is pretty mild.

Spicy Tortilla soup

4 cups water
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 handful of chopped cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2-1/2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1-1/2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1/2 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1/2 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 small bag of frozen corn
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1/2 (8 ounce) container sour cream


Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken, reserve broth. Shred chicken. 

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, corn, beans, sour cream, shredded chicken and 5 cups broth. Simmer 30 minutes.  

Quote of the day/ lyrics of the day?

I was listening to this song by frou frou and its so amazing i couldn't pick one verse to use as my quote of the day sooooooo HERE'S THE WHOLE SONG lol i hope you enjoy it as much as i do :)

"Let Go"

drink up baby doll
Are you in or are you out?
Leave your things behind
'Cause it's all going off without you
Excuse me too busy you're writing your tragedy
These mishaps
You bubble-wrap
When you've no idea what you're like

[Chorus:]
So, let go, let go
Jump in
Oh well, what you waiting for?
It's all right
'Cause there's beauty in the breakdown
So, let go, let go
Just get in
Oh, it's so amazing here
It's all right
'cause there's beauty in the breakdown

It gains the more it gives
And then it rises with the fall
So hand me that remote
Can't you see that all that stuff's a sideshow?
Such boundless pleasure
We've no time for later
Now you can't await
your own arrival
you've twenty seconds to comply

[Chorus:]
So, let go, so let go
Jump in
Oh well, what you waiting for?
It's alright
'Cause there's beauty in the breakdown
So, let go, yeah let go
Just get in
Oh, it's so amazing here
It's all right
'Cause there's beauty in the breakdown

"Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear."
 
-John Lennon

http://www.great-quotes.com/quotes/Category/Love/action/search/te/1243/pg/3

Merry Christmas!

I have been so busy lately with Christmas shopping and the usual running around that I haven't Had a chance to blog like I would like to. We have finally got into the xmas Spirit and got a TINY little tree :) (it works for us) and let me tell you, you cant beat $9.00 for the whole thing. This year I was hoping that I could really go all out and spoil everyone with the gifts they really wanted but unfortunately times are tough and I couldn't. At first I was soo disappointed and really down about it.Then after talking to my mom and my aunt terry about what it is to give and receive a gift I realized that the special feeling of getting a gift is not in the quantity or labels. When I receive a gift I feel special because someone took the time out to not only think about me but to also spend what they had to buy something they thought I would like. A lot of time and effort goes into each gift and that's a gift in itself. So this year I wont be giving out as many material things as I usually do but there will be no lack of love, hugs and kisses... Im looking forward to spending time with my family, my sisters, my nephew, my boyfriend and most of all my mommy. The love I get from all of them is the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. Merry Christmas to you and yours, make the best out of each moment this season and Give as much love as your heart can hold <3

Early Christmas Gift

Look What I got for Christmas!!!! Michael (boyfriend) Got me this supper cute guess coat from the vintage 81 line! so tickled about it! Cant wait to rock it and of course im on my way to get my mani to match the red in the coat :) More pics to come!

Quote of the day:

"Writing songs is super intimate. It's a bit like getting naked."

-Gwen Stefani

http://www.great-quotes.com/quotes/action/search/keyword/gwen+stafani/te/320/pg/25 

Quote of the day:

"There just isn't any pleasing some people. The trick is to stop trying."

-Joel Rosenberg

http://www.great-quotes.com/quotes/category/Approval