Easiest Chicken Pot Pie Ever

J's grandmother is known for her chicken pot pie. He's spent years trying to recreate the recipe. He finally got one that is just about right with this one from Big Oven. Ingredients: 1 2/3 cup frozen mixed vegetables (we used the ones with pearl onions, carrots. celery and potatoes) 2 chicken breasts; cooked and … Continue reading Easiest Chicken Pot Pie Ever

Does smart = cool?

What's the point of a blog if you never take a chance or make a statement? As I've pondered that question lately, I kept coming back to another one, is it finally cool to be smart? I'll admit, I wasn't always on the smart is cool bandwagon. I personally play both sides depending on the … Continue reading Does smart = cool?

National Running Day

Nike AIr poster circa 1998 with the words "There are clubs you can’t belong to, neighborhoods you can’t live in, schools you can’t get into, but the roads are always open. Just do it." by Aurora Meyer on Dispatches from the Castle

"There are clubs you can’t belong to, neighborhoods you can’t live in, schools you can’t get into, but the roads are always open. Just do it." Editor's note: In addition to my awesome job, cooking and career advising, I run. A lot. I've run a marathon and two half marathons and am training for my … Continue reading National Running Day