Monday, October 19, 2009

Ladies Day Out





Ladies Day Out (L.D.O.) is for anyone who needs a break and wants company while doing it!
Spend a day out and reconnect with old friends and feel free to invite some new friends too!
The cost is $5 per day per person (table space only) at St Mark’s Church Hall in St Thomas, Ontario.
The next date is Thursday October 29th from 9-3.
DON"T BE DISCOURAGED if this date doesn't work for you! The plan is to change the day of the week each time so everyone gets a chance to come!
Work on your craft, painting, sewing, scrapbooking, paper tole,crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, card making, sewing or any other project you choose to bring.
Because no food is provided (hence the very low cost),remember to bring your lunch. Close by (but a little far to walk) is a Tim Hortons, a variety store and a Shoppers Drug Mart.
Everyone is welcome.
PLEASE RSVP.
If the event is successful, then we would like to continue it on a regular basis. ***We may consider bringing in class instructors (extra fee), or businessesto do small classes or demonstrations, if you choose to particiapte in them!
Please email or call us with any questions, or if you have a large group who need to be accomodated. (so you can sit together)519-631-4352 (Joyce) or scrapdoctordeb@yahoo.ca (Deb).

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Old Fashioned Chicken and Rice ~r

from "Frozen Assets Lite & Easy" by Deborah Taylor-Hough

2-1/2 cups canned fat-free chicken broth
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked
1 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 (6-oz) jar sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 tsp pountry seasonings

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring broth to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover tightly and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and rice is tender. Cool. Place into labeled freezer bags; freeze.

To serve, thaw. Place into large skillt; heat over medium heat until heated through.

Per Serving: 301.9 calories; 1.7 g fat; 30.2 g protein; 43.3 g carbohydrates; 53 mg cholesterol.

Quick and easy and tastes delicious.
Le dîner est servi . . .