Glass Heart

My dear, 

you should know:

I only sparkle

because

I've been shattered

But oh...

Because I've been shattered

I sparkle

Inequality in the Pursuit of Life

I've heard them say
that
death is fair
that
He's unbiased
Doesn't care
If you're
young or old
Or
rich or poor
That may have been true once
But it's not
anymore
Or maybe it is
and Death himself
Still operates
in all fairness
Maybe the issue lies
in the fact
that
Some are protected
Have
armies to keep him at bay
And some have no choice
But
to succumb
on the day
He first calls their name
See
I cannot help but see
Though
equal in death we may be
Still we
are anything but
when it comes
to dying

Fried chicken tenders

Servings: 4-6

Time:30min-1hr

Pretty much just what it says. Fried chicken tenders.

Ingredients:

6 chicken breasts

4 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 tbsp mayonnaise 

(don't judge me, it's good)

big dash hot sauce

(I like garlic Cholula, but use your fave)

4 cups flour

3 tbsp seasoning salt

3 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1&1/2 cup coconut oil

1&1/2 cup canola oil

Directions:

1. Slice chicken into inch thick strips.

2. Beat eggs, milk, mayonnaise, and hot sauce together until completely blended.

3. Sift flour and seasonings together.

4. Dip strips into egg wash and coat in flour. 

5. Let strips sit for one minute.

6. Repeat step 4. Set strips aside.

7. Heat oils together on med-high heat for 10 min or until hot.

8. Gently place strips in oil and fry until golden brown all over.

9. Put on plate lined with paper towels to drain oil.

10. Serve and enjoy!

String

Enough words 
can convince

a bird 
that she's a kite

So 
she'll let you tie her down

And forget 
that she can fly

with her own two wings

she'll forget she has a voice

and a song to sing

and a life, 
and a choice

But 
by and by 
she'll hear her song

find her place in the sky

words can't hold forever

someone 
born to fly

Joke of the Day-3

 Three cats decide to have a race across the river.

The English cat is named one two three.

The German cat is named eins zwei drei.

The French cat is named un deux trois.

So the three cats set out across the river.

The English cat reaches the shore first.

The German cat reaches the shore second.

But

The French cat is nowhere to be found.

Why?

Because:

(drum roll, please)

Un duex trois quatre cinq!

Ok, well, I thought it was funny.

My freaking adorable daughter-1

Look at that face!

Chicken Parm Cremera

Servings: 4

Time: 45 min

A delicious, rich Italian recipe with chicken Parmesan served with Alfredo sauce over pasta.

Ingredients:

Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup breadcrumbs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan (jar kind)

1/2 tsp oregano

2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cayenne

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

4 tbsp butter

Sauce:

3 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp minced garlic (or 2 cloves)

2 cups heavy cream

1/4 tsp white pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

3/4 cup mozzarella

Also:

1 package angel hair pasta

Directions:

1. Pound chicken to a quarter of an inch thickness.

2. In shallow bowl, blend breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.

3. In another bowl, beat egg and milk together.

4. Dip chicken into egg, then coat in crumb mixture. Set aside.

5. Melt butter for sauce with olive oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.

6. Add garlic, cream, and white pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.

7. Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer for 8-10 min until sauce is thick and smooth.

8. While sauce is simmering, melt butter in skillet on medium heat.

9. Brown chicken on each side for 3-5 min until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Set chicken aside.

10. Add mozzarella to sauce and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

11. Reduce heat to low.

12. Cook pasta according to package directions, stirring sauce frequently in the meanwhile.

13. Serve chicken on a bed of pasta, topped with sauce. Enjoy!