Thursday, February 11, 2010

I'm just browsing...


The psychology behind the place is all too devious. Imagine a candy counter where everything is free. Plus, warm baked cookies on the counter. And if you're not a cookie person (and your obviously not related to me) there are 4 choices of Haggen Daaz hand-dipped ice cream cones to choose from. And its all faaareeee. And you don't have to die to go there.
All you have to do is walk through the front doors and be accosted greeted by several salespeople. Tell them you're just browsing for a sectional sofa, and head to the right. Maybe sit down on one or two of the sofas. But don't get too comfy... the treats are calling....and there, back in the far right corner, is the heavenly candy/cookie/ice cream store where money is no object. In Bob's Furniture store.
It doesn't seem right, but I love it. I do hate that Bob wants me to come eat treats and sit on my behind in a cooshie couch- and BUY that couch. Or go home and think about going back to Bob's Furniture just to eat more free goodies, so that I will be one step closer to buying his furniture. But I think Free (or Freeda?) was supposed to be my middle name, so Bob's keeps calling me.
I succumb to a transparent marketing ploy.

So what do you think of this couch?

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Really Truly Awesome Chicken

Bacon Mushroom Chicken Recipe
Photo by Taste of Home

This is the recipe you've waited all your life for, if you like chicken. And bacon. And cheese. Jerry's comment after I made this was "maybe we should open a restaurant". Its that kind of good, yet its not hard to make or too eccentric.

Really Truly Awesome Chicken
adapted from Taste of Home

  • 4 bacon strips, halved
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard (or Dijon)
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Cook bacon in oven @ 375° for 10 min or so. Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness or cut in half if you have really thick breasts. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt and brown in a frying pan. Transfer to a 9x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, mustard, mayonnaise, corn syrup and onion; spread 1/2 cup over chicken. Top with bacon and mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with remaining honey sauce. Yield: 4 servings.