crushed ice

Hi people. I have missed this space! My apologies…

We moved last week and have yet to stop unpacking, throwing away, and adjusting. My absence from this space also in part owes to my one serious complaint…okay, privileged whine…we don’t have Internet yet!

The reality that our previous home signed itself up for demolition forced us to move in with my Aunt Susie, and despite the fact that our new home is a flat (as in, one giant room), this is arguably the nicest place we have lived as a couple.

This flat boasts of a dishwasher, fancy shower, king bed, and a refrigerator that makes crushed ice. Crushed ice! Revolutionary, folks. Also revolutionary is the proximity of our dining table to said bed, so if we have you over for dinner, please let me apologize in advance that you are also in my bedroom. One day we will look back on this closeness with fondness in our hearts. Right now I am still focusing on my gratitude for the crushed ice. 

I am honestly just so grateful for Aunt Susie’s willingness to host us for the next few months with our two large dogs. Family always saves our day.

Below is a recipe for chili I made awhile back but have yet to post, because our bipolar Texas weather—with its days of icepocolypse followed by days of crisp sunshine—has hardly merited an effort at chili. Make it while Texas is still claiming a winter!

Chicken Chili

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces

1 16 oz container of salsa of your choice

2 cans white beans

2 cans black beans           

4 cups chicken broth

1 can cream of mushroom soup (optional)

Avocados, cheese, cilantro, chips

In a large stockpot, cook chicken over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and almost cooked through (about 5 minutes). Add in salsa, beans, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir occasionally for about 30 minutes, until broth is reduced. At this point, you can add in a few tablespoons of cream of mushroom soup if you want a thicker, heartier chili. Serve hot with slices of avocado, cheese, cilantro and chips!