Tuesday, June 5, 2012

A Few of My Favorite Blogs

I just thought I would stop in and make a short post of some of the blogs that I go to for homemaking resources.

A New Leaf - This blog offers everything from homemade beauty secrets, to recipes, to book reviews. It's a great variety, and has a lot of tags, which I actually really like in a blog.

angry chicken - I have followed this blog for about six years now, and I am rarely, if ever, disappointed. Great photography, great personality, and really great recipes and ideas.

How About Orange -  I absolutely love this blog. I have ever since I discovered it seven years ago. It isn't as much about homemaking as it is design and crafting, but it has still provided tons of inspiration for sewing, gift making, and graphic design.

artsy-crafty babe - This blog is my go-to for simple crochet and sewing inspiration. I especially love the fabrics she chooses and the photography.

Tatertots and Jello - This website is absolutely invaluable for anyone that has kids, plans events, runs a home, or has anything to do with, well, life. It is a blog that compiles lists of tutorials from all around the web, complete with links and awesome photos.

Stay tuned here. Coming soon will be my recipe for sourdough bread starter, and a recipe for the actual sourdough.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Find Me On Pinterest!

To stay up to date with My Vintage Modern's whims and fancies, head on over to my Pinterest page!

http://www.pinterest.com/girlinthepark

Not a member? E-mail me at jessica@sunministries.org, and I will try to get you an invite!

In the mean time, here is a recipe that will be published in the next issue of 3rd Ward STL.

Lemon Pepper Garlic Crockpot Chicken

Ingredients:
1 Whole chicken
4 Tablespoons olive oil
½ Cup water
1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Teaspoon onion powder
2 Teaspoons lemon pepper
1 Teaspoon salt

Rinse whole chicken inside and out with cold water, being sure to remove any giblet or neck parts that may have been package inside of the bird. If using a whole frozen chicken, be sure to thaw the bird completely in the refrigerator before cooking.

Place the chicken, breast-up, in a crockpot. Pour water into bottom of crockpot. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and add seasonings. Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.