A New Addition

Well, I'm back from trip #2. This time I went to good ole' Milton, PA, to visit my family.I had a great time; however, I do have to admit, that seeing family wasn't the only reason for my trip.

There is a town next door, Watsontown, that I am quite fond of. It's a very tiny town, but it holds great memories for me. My grandmother and grandfather lived in Watsontown and we visited with them quite often while I was growing up. Every friday night from August through November, my sister and I would spend time there, watching Nickoloden (which we didn't get on our country-bumpkin tv) and eating cookies, while mom watched dad coach the high school football team.

My grandmother would often take us to the candy store or the park, and sometimes my grandfather would push us on the little, wooden tree-swing while we kept watch for Sammy (the snake).

Once a year, Watsontown had held community-wide yardsales. Almost everyone in town participated. Everywhere you would turn, you would see books or trinkets - things people no longer had use for.
This year was no different. And I was looking for something: Cast-iron.

Well, I'm sad to say that all I found were a $2 Ralph Lauren sweater, a 50 cent book by Michael Lee West (Crazy Ladies), and an orangish, porcelain Santa plate that cost me a quarter. No cast-iron. I've been told it was there, but I must have looked at the wrong houses.

Despite not finding cast-iron at the yardsales, I picked some up anyway. My momma had bought me some. Yay!

I'm now the proud owner of a Lodge brand, Corn Bread Pan (I'm sure there are other ways to use it. I'll figure those out later).



Of course, I won't be able to season or use it for a while though. We leave again tomorrow - California this time. We're jet setters apparently.

Before I go, let me share a recipe that I've been making for a while, and finally tried in the new skillet. I call it Creamy Mustard Chicken, but please, feel free to change the name. It doesn't sound nearly as appetizing as it actually is.

Creamy Mustard Chicken
1tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 insanely large Chicken Breast (or 2 normal sized ones), cut into bites
1 can of Cream of Celery Soup
1/2 c Apple Cider
2 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard
1 tbsp Honey
1 c. Egg Noodles

1. Heat your skillet over medium-high. When warmed, add oil and chicken. Brown chicken; remove to plate.
2. Add soup, cider, mustard, and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add chicken and simmer 10 minutes.
3. While simmering, cook egg noodles as directed on package (boil 3-4 minutes).



If by chance you have a better name for the recipe, please share!