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National Mushroom Month: Try Instant Pot® Rustic Mushroom Rice
I can’t believe that it is September already! This year has really flown (and many say Thankfully! to that) But hopefully, September will show us a little mercy. At least, it’s a busy month for Food themes! It’s National Mushroom Month and National Rice Month. There are many more themes for this month — several of which I will be discussing throughout the month. My first recipe for the month – Instant Pot® Rustic Mushroom Rice – incorporates both themes into one tasty recipe. Mushrooms were not a common ingredient in my childhood home. I have gotten a bit more adventurous as an adult but we definitely pick our spots.…
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How To Be Supportive In Times Of Grief
During these trying times, we are all grieving in different ways. People are experiencing tremendous losses and many feel like they are grieving alone. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, or the feeling of structure and routine, loss is present for nearly everyone. High school and college students do not get to experience the graduation ceremony they have awaited, and rituals and gatherings are postponed indefinitely. During these times more than ever and with it being National Grief Awareness Day today, it is important to be supportive and reach out to your loved ones, and below are a few ways to do so. 1. Stay…
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Families: Ideas to Prevent the Spread of Germs
You may be deeply concerned about the Coronavirus situation… or you may not feel that scared despite the news reports and headlines. Whether or not you personally feel that Coronavirus is a threat to your family and friends, each person has a social responsibility to do their part in preventing the spread of germs. You’ll find some easy practices to put in place, not just during this pandemic but any time you’re forced to be out in a public area with other people. Below find a list of suggestions: Stagger your parking. If there is a parking lot with plenty of open, change your priority of parking your car as…
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Personal Growth Questions to Help as You Journal
As you spend more time writing in your journal, you might come to a point where instead of just writing about your day, you want to go a step further. If you are looking for personal growth, the following questions work great as journaling prompts. Are you happy in your life? Do you feel happy in this moment in time? Be honest with yourself about how happy you are from day to day, if you are content with your job, your income, your place in the world, where you live, and the people who are in your life. What could make you happier? Maybe there is something you believe would…
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Grilled Chicken & Brie Panini
This Grilled Chicken & Brie Panini recipe is perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch. It also hits on several of the National “Months” for this month. It’s National Sandwich Month. It’s National Peach Month, And it’s National Panini Month. Creamy melted Brie, peppery arugula, and the savory warmth of the spicy peach compote perfectly complement the chicken breast in this panini. The peach compote recipe can be found here. To save time, use rotisserie chicken breast or off-the-bone chicken breast from the deli counter. If you don’t care for arugula, chopped fresh basil would be a nice alternative. If you have one, a panini press is the best tool for…
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Chicken & Rice with Warm Peach Sauce
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Here’s another post for National Peach Month! This Chicken & Rice with Warm Peach Sauce is a perfect entree. To make this recipe, you can use the Savory Peach Compote linked here. Since you have made it ahead of time, it makes this recipe a quick weekday family meal. Add a nice side salad and some crusty bread—YUM! Tip: Steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice would be a…
