Chicken Stuffing Casserole

Well, it's been a while since my last post here, be it for a recipe or for just what's happening in my life in general, and while I will be updating you soon regarding my so called life, today I'm just going to give you my recipe for a tasty casserole dish.

This one is a particular favorite of mine. I made it for a recent potluck at work, and decided to make it again today to take to church for the homeless. I hope you enjoy it to.

CHICKEN STUFFING CASSEROLE

• 1 package (6 oz) chicken stuffing mix
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup with garlic, undiluted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 can (12 1/2 oz) chicken meat (water packed)
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables ( I like the "country style")
• 1 can (8 oz) mushrooms, stems and pieces, drained
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Prepare stuffing mix according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup and milk and set aside.
3. Spread the stuffing into a greased 8" square baking dish.
4. Layer with chicken, vegetables, mushrooms, soup mixture and cheese
5. Bake at 350*F for about 30 minutes.

You will find this a warm, satisfying meal in one ready to serve dish. Remember, as always, eat and enjoy.

A Little Haiku from My Heart

I'm in a mood, and tried to think of a haiku poem to describe, with inscrutability, how I'm feeling.

You would think that a such a short, simply style of poetry would be relatively easy to write, but you would be wrong, as my example shows;

Time is running out,

The embers are growing cold.

So little warmth left.

I've done better, but the more that I think about it, the more I think this poem's essence encapsulates how I feel at this moment.

Thank You God!

I have heard it said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but my question is "What will those words she wrote on her palm cost Sarah Palin"? What am I talking about? Watch the video and see for yourself.

I just want to thank God for the opportunity this gaff of Ms. Palin's has provided to "Saturday Night Live" and comedians everywhere. I'm counting down the days till this coming Saturday, and to the new season of "South Park".

I would also like to thank the FixedNews Channel for providing the video for this post.

I'm In Training & It's Working!

O.k., so far it's only been 5 days in a row I've managed to drag my fat ass to the gym for my hour of cardio per day I made as part of my new years resolutions, but in that 5 days I've managed to loose 3.5 lbs. I'm Ecstatic!

I know there is someone out their with a snide attitude just dieing to tell me how "It's only water weight and it's only 3.5 lbs. Don't get so high and mighty with us!", but I don't care, it's still weight loss. So, you can keep your toxic attitude, I'll keep my joy, confidence, and renewed sense of self-esteem.

What's my secret? Eating less, eating better, and getting regular exercise (see the first paragraph). Yes, I put down the bag of cookies and took a walk, and for the moment I'm averaging .5 lbs a day in weight loss.

If I were able to keep that up, I could lose 100 lbs well before my next cruise with Atlantis and Royal Caribbean, but I know full well, that as I get closer and closer to my ideal body weight goal, the gains (or should I say losses) will come slower and slower and harder and harder, but I'm o.k. with that.

I'll try to keep you updated on my progress, but I cannot decide how to present it. Should I let you know each time I get to an even weight (eg 240 lbs, 230 lbs, 220 lbs, etc, etc), or should I talk about the weight I've reached on a weekly or monthly basis? I'd ask for your replies in the comments section, or maybe take a survey, but we all know how likely it is anyone will respond or reply. I guess I'll just have to wing it.

Either way, don't worry, I'll keep you informed.