evelyn jane adams

Katie and Shelby Adams of Birmingham welcomed Evy on September 21.  What a doll!

Congrats guys - I hope to meet her soon!!

cajun chicken

Cajun chicken recipe to go with spicy corn casserole and red beans and rice.

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 tsp onion powder (I used dried onion flake)

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp skim milk

1/4 tsp each white, black and red pepper

Place chicken on foil (with enough to cover it afterwards) in small casserole dish.  Brush chicken with milk and sprinkle with combined herbs and spices.  Cover chicken with foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour. 

*I felt this dish could be a little juicer.  I may try it with an onion soup in the oven or a crockpot next time.*

spicy corn casserole

I made a cajun-themed dinner last week that was very good.  Cajun chicken (recipe to come), spicy corn casserole and red beans and rice. 

This recipe is from my 'Uncle' Joe, very good and very easy.

3 pints fresh creamed corn (I use frozen or canned in a pinch)

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 lb butter, softened or melted

seeded, chopped jalapenos

S&P

Mix all ingredients together and cook at 350 in casserole dish until hot and bubbly.

*For just Brad and I, I use one can of creamed corn with less than 4 oz of cream cheese, a few tablespoons of butter and 1/2 a jalapeno.*

Enjoy!

tensley

Last week we had some folks over for the Ole Miss game.  Melanie and Eric's daughter Tensley was sucking on her toes.  Too cute to not document!!  :)

smoked trout hash

I made this last week and it was delish!  I can't imagine what it would taste like stream-side with fresh trout. 

Ingredients

3 ounces smoked trout fillet
2 teaspoons canola oil
6 scallions, chopped
4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown potatoes
1/2 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Remove skin from trout and flake fish, removing any bones. You should have about 2/3 cup.

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions and sauté until they start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stirring, until they brown in spots and become crusty, 7 to 8 minutes more.

Stir in milk and cook, scraping up any browned bits, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in trout and 2 tablespoons dill and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, topped with sour cream and remaining 1 tablespoon dill.

*I got my smoked trout at Fresh Market.*



mema's birthday at lake burton

After the game, we picked up Levi and went to Lake Burton to celebrate my grandmother's 84th birthday!  My Dad's family had a house there when all the kids were younger and they love going back for this special occasion. 

Toasting the lady of the hour!  Aunt Kelly (Uncle Stan's wife), Levi, Uncle Scott, Uncle Stan, Mema, Uncle Jeff and me.

Mom and Dad were there earlier but left before dinner.  Uncle Scott lives in Alaska (of which the Uncles say, "where men are men and women are too") and always comes home for this week.  My cousin Amy and a friend were there as well but they are in high school so did not participate in the toast.  :)

The dock had this great little diving area.  Brad always jumps off Dozier's dock during the 4th so he was fooling around out there. 

View from the dock.  It was beautiful but a little chilly!

View of dock from house.

House

Levi and Uncle Stan watching South Carolina/Auburn.

Mema with Uncle Scott and Uncle Jeff.

Daddy is the oldest of 6 kids born in seven years!  Uncle Tim and his family (in PA) and Aunt Karen and her family (in LA, KY, OR and Athens) were not able to make it. 

The upper deck of the dock has a firepit and the fam made smores after we left.  It was so great to see everyone!!

Happy Birthday Mema!   We love it!

We left Banjo in Thomson on the way to the game so that she wasn't in the house ALL day.  We picked her up at about 11 last night and she slept all the way home.  We were in Brad's truck so she had her front feet on the floor in the back and her head on the center console.  Sweet pup!!!

uga/miss st

Brad and I had a busy Saturday!  We started our day in Athens.  Since it was a noon start, we didn't get to do much tailgating.  Walking from downtown to the stadium, we were able to stop and see Court, Mark, Will and Adam for a short while.  It is always great to see college friends!

The Chapel Bell was ringing - Go Dawgs!!