You know, I spent most of my 20's trying to become the person I am now. I'm still in my 20's at a whopping 29, but I finally feel like I'm where and who I need to be. I'm happy with my life, my love, work, playtime... And I wish everyone the same happiness. The struggle to get here just makes the arrival all that much better.
Now on to house buying and kids. :D Not that I'm in any hurry for that either....
I'm listing new items on Etsy right now and boiling a chicken for soup or chili or whatever I want it to be... And listening to music. Just thought I'd share a song that reminds me to not hurry and to enjoy life!
I hope you have an amazing day and enjoy the ride.
xoxo
Jenny Bunny
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
I really like food - BBQ Chicken Pizza
I figure, since I'm a food addict, that'll I probably just start posting some of my recipes. People ask me for them, so I shall oblige.
I love pizza, whether it's breakfast with egg, dessert with apple, or spicy or supreme or meaty... I'll just eat pizza any way I can get it. I'm cheap though too, so I hate to spend a bunch of money on something I can make at home for next to nothing.
Here's everything I used (minus the cheese as it was hiding in the fridge):
Pizza Dough: I've really been trying to make everything from scratch, since it is so much cheaper overall. It just takes time. For now, I'm using store bought pizza crust. Whichever brand you prefer, just follow the directions about what the temp should be! This package, for us, since we like thin crust, makes two pizzas!
Sauce: Famous Dave's Rich and Sassy sauce has a special place in our fridge at ALL times. It's the go-to barbecue sauce for us. Use whatever sauce you prefer!
Chicken: Ok, roasted chicken was on sale at our local grocery for $5 per bird. I could have roasted my own but, again time is lacking! I used exactly one chicken breast for two pizzas (the other one was used for chicken enchiladas the next day).
Add Ons: Usually I add onions and/or bell peppers, but I forgot since I was so obsessed with these Hot Pickled Garlic cloves from Jellybean and Julia's, a local company and friend-owned. She cans such amazing things and combinations of things that it blows my mind.
Cheese: I used a whole package (8 oz) of shredded mozzarella on each pizza.
I use my Pampered Chef pizza stone (so worth the monies!) and bake the crust for a few minutes... Not so much to make it super brown, but to get it going. That way you'll get a nice crust on the bottom and it won't be soggy!
Then I add about two heaping spoonfuls of barbecue sauce. Joe does NOT like saucy pizza and I'm definitely the same when it comes to BBQ sauce on pizza.
I added half the chicken, a whole chopped clove of the garlic and covered it all in mozzarella cheese.
I really don't set a time since each pizza is unique, but I wait until it's nice bubbly brown in the middle.
The first pizza was delicious... But I added even more of the garlic (two cloves) to the second one! There was just something so extra yummy about the little pop of extra flavor of it to go along with the spice of the barbecue sauce and chunks of chicken.
Overall, it took nearly no time to make a wonderful pizza from my own over for less than $7. Actually make that, 2 pizzas for $7. And that's just a guess on price... I probably bought the sauce on sale and I know I did the cheese. :D
There is one recipe... One of my favorites. I'll be sharing more in the future!
xoxo,
JB
P.S. Yes, the other chicken breast went to dinner tonight, but I won't waste ANY of the rest of it either. That'll make soup or stock or chili... I hate wasting good food!
Next recipe - Bagel Bread with photos of a sandwich I made with two local ingredients!
I love pizza, whether it's breakfast with egg, dessert with apple, or spicy or supreme or meaty... I'll just eat pizza any way I can get it. I'm cheap though too, so I hate to spend a bunch of money on something I can make at home for next to nothing.
Here's everything I used (minus the cheese as it was hiding in the fridge):
Pizza Dough: I've really been trying to make everything from scratch, since it is so much cheaper overall. It just takes time. For now, I'm using store bought pizza crust. Whichever brand you prefer, just follow the directions about what the temp should be! This package, for us, since we like thin crust, makes two pizzas!
Sauce: Famous Dave's Rich and Sassy sauce has a special place in our fridge at ALL times. It's the go-to barbecue sauce for us. Use whatever sauce you prefer!
Chicken: Ok, roasted chicken was on sale at our local grocery for $5 per bird. I could have roasted my own but, again time is lacking! I used exactly one chicken breast for two pizzas (the other one was used for chicken enchiladas the next day).
Add Ons: Usually I add onions and/or bell peppers, but I forgot since I was so obsessed with these Hot Pickled Garlic cloves from Jellybean and Julia's, a local company and friend-owned. She cans such amazing things and combinations of things that it blows my mind.
Cheese: I used a whole package (8 oz) of shredded mozzarella on each pizza.
I use my Pampered Chef pizza stone (so worth the monies!) and bake the crust for a few minutes... Not so much to make it super brown, but to get it going. That way you'll get a nice crust on the bottom and it won't be soggy!
Then I add about two heaping spoonfuls of barbecue sauce. Joe does NOT like saucy pizza and I'm definitely the same when it comes to BBQ sauce on pizza.
I added half the chicken, a whole chopped clove of the garlic and covered it all in mozzarella cheese.
I really don't set a time since each pizza is unique, but I wait until it's nice bubbly brown in the middle.
The first pizza was delicious... But I added even more of the garlic (two cloves) to the second one! There was just something so extra yummy about the little pop of extra flavor of it to go along with the spice of the barbecue sauce and chunks of chicken.
Overall, it took nearly no time to make a wonderful pizza from my own over for less than $7. Actually make that, 2 pizzas for $7. And that's just a guess on price... I probably bought the sauce on sale and I know I did the cheese. :D
There is one recipe... One of my favorites. I'll be sharing more in the future!
xoxo,
JB
P.S. Yes, the other chicken breast went to dinner tonight, but I won't waste ANY of the rest of it either. That'll make soup or stock or chili... I hate wasting good food!
Next recipe - Bagel Bread with photos of a sandwich I made with two local ingredients!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Brutus and the washcloths
My cat loves me. He makes it know by constantly being on my lap, standing in front of the TV or meowing loudly from where ever he is in the house. We still love him. ;)
Today, I was taking photos and he insisted on being part of the photo shoot.
Thanks, Brutus. Thanks a lot.
I did pick him up (gently) and place him on some very soft and squishy blankets so he could nap elsewhere. Then, I continued my photo-taking endeavors.
I always am blown away by how many pics I have to take to get four or five perfect ones for EACH item. But I love looking through all the pictures and seeing how pretty they are.
Anyways, I shall end my babbling here by saying this- I now have 100% Cotton, Handknit Washcloths in my Etsy shop! They'll be on my site soon too, so only on Etsy for now!
Here are just a few pictures:
You can find the Pink, Yellow and Blue ones HERE!
Today, I was taking photos and he insisted on being part of the photo shoot.
Thanks, Brutus. Thanks a lot.
I did pick him up (gently) and place him on some very soft and squishy blankets so he could nap elsewhere. Then, I continued my photo-taking endeavors.
I always am blown away by how many pics I have to take to get four or five perfect ones for EACH item. But I love looking through all the pictures and seeing how pretty they are.
Anyways, I shall end my babbling here by saying this- I now have 100% Cotton, Handknit Washcloths in my Etsy shop! They'll be on my site soon too, so only on Etsy for now!
Here are just a few pictures:
You can find the Pink, Yellow and Blue ones HERE!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Well, hello there....
It's been a long, and fun, year and half. I was laid off in October of 2011, then got engaged in December... And spent a year and (almost) half planning my wedding while job hunting and doing life things. The job came eventually and everything that was up in the air, settled down.
On May 12th, I was lucky enough to marry the most perfect man for me, Joe. I haven't gotten my photos back from my photographer yet, so here's a pic of me and my dad-yo.
It was an amazing day. I've never felt better and more sure of where my life is leading.
I'm trying to work less at my job that pays me consistently, so I can actually work on Jenny Bunny Creations. Today, is the day where I get to start over. I've made baby steps over this last busy year and a half, like changing the look of JBC and I've had some time to make new things. BUT, I haven't had much time to actually show you, my fans, my friends, my family, what those things are.
So, with my new schedule, I'm hoping that my Tuesdays and Wednesdays (which I should have off more often than not) are my days for this. My blog needs love... So does my site, etsy, twitter, facebook. I just have to do it.
Here's where I'm at- I'm telling you this so it's out there in the world. I'm making it my mission to make JBC a better (little) company. I love her and I want her to thrive. Someday it's all I want to do... I just have to get there.
Thanks for sticking around while she's been neglected and I really hope you like what you see in the future.
xoxo
Jenny Bunny
On May 12th, I was lucky enough to marry the most perfect man for me, Joe. I haven't gotten my photos back from my photographer yet, so here's a pic of me and my dad-yo.
It was an amazing day. I've never felt better and more sure of where my life is leading.
I'm trying to work less at my job that pays me consistently, so I can actually work on Jenny Bunny Creations. Today, is the day where I get to start over. I've made baby steps over this last busy year and a half, like changing the look of JBC and I've had some time to make new things. BUT, I haven't had much time to actually show you, my fans, my friends, my family, what those things are.
So, with my new schedule, I'm hoping that my Tuesdays and Wednesdays (which I should have off more often than not) are my days for this. My blog needs love... So does my site, etsy, twitter, facebook. I just have to do it.
Here's where I'm at- I'm telling you this so it's out there in the world. I'm making it my mission to make JBC a better (little) company. I love her and I want her to thrive. Someday it's all I want to do... I just have to get there.
Thanks for sticking around while she's been neglected and I really hope you like what you see in the future.
xoxo
Jenny Bunny
Thursday, January 19, 2012
A brand new year....
I only made one new year's resolution- To have at least one good steak a month. It's simple and very easy to do. Everyone has to eat right?!
When I'm not thinking about red meat, there has been something working in my brain though for months and months though. I knew I needed to change Jenny Bunny Creations to reflect what I feel it is... and it's taken me months and months to do it. I'm one of those people who have to think about something, then think more, then over-analyze, then think... Then DO. It's annoying, I admit, but I feel like I've come to the right conclusion for JBC.
To me, JBC has always been a little earthy, a little classy, a little wild and a whole lotta unique. I hope my new blog layout, tags and everything else reflects that. I'm still earthy, classy, wild and unique, but with the background and stuff toned down a bit and minus a bunny.
My pink and crazy bunny just didn't feel right anymore... I needed a little growing up to happen. Trust me when I say this last year and three months has proven to be a swift kick in the heinie. I hope you enjoy the changes and all the new things to come.
xoxo
JB
P.S. What was your new year's resolution?
P.P.S. What should I have for my giveaway in February?!
When I'm not thinking about red meat, there has been something working in my brain though for months and months though. I knew I needed to change Jenny Bunny Creations to reflect what I feel it is... and it's taken me months and months to do it. I'm one of those people who have to think about something, then think more, then over-analyze, then think... Then DO. It's annoying, I admit, but I feel like I've come to the right conclusion for JBC.
To me, JBC has always been a little earthy, a little classy, a little wild and a whole lotta unique. I hope my new blog layout, tags and everything else reflects that. I'm still earthy, classy, wild and unique, but with the background and stuff toned down a bit and minus a bunny.
My pink and crazy bunny just didn't feel right anymore... I needed a little growing up to happen. Trust me when I say this last year and three months has proven to be a swift kick in the heinie. I hope you enjoy the changes and all the new things to come.
xoxo
JB
P.S. What was your new year's resolution?
P.P.S. What should I have for my giveaway in February?!
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