Monday Musings and a Quick Update

Good morning.  I have to say, Monday's aren't so bad when you are on vacation.  I almost forgot it was Monday.  Oops!  

Just a quick update.  I have to go out of town this week for a teacher conference.  I will have my kindle, but that will be about it for internet access.  As always, I hate the idea of leaving Bucko, even if it is only for a couple days.  He intends to do some R/A before I leave just to keep things settled.  I will say I'm not as nervous about this trip as I usually am when it requires Bucko and I to be apart.  The good news is when I get back it will be time for Bucko to go on vacation.  No big plans for vacation, but I'm excited to just stick close to home and get some things done.  His vacation in August will be one where we go away.

On to today's Monday Musing.  I really didn't find anything that spoke to me so I thought I would include a recipe from the new meal plan Bucko and I have been trying to stick to.  Bucko loves this and he's not the most adventurous eater.

Chicken and Sage Gravy:

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken (I use boneless skinless thighs, but it works with whatever is on hand.)
1 jar of low fat chicken gravy
1 container of fresh or canned mushrooms (I prefer the fresh baby bellas)
 Salt
Pepper
Garlic Salt
Onion Powder
Dry Sage

Directions:
1. Lightly spray a glass baking dish with olive oil spray (any type of cooking spray will do.)
2. Season chicken to taste with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder.
3. Rub chicken with dry sage to lightly coat. (You can just sprinkle if you want a lighter sage flavor)
4. Add mushrooms
5. Pour the gravy over top 
6. Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes until chicken reaches a temperature of 165.

I serve the chicken with some fresh veggies and baked potatoes.

Enjoy!