2010 is the year of a complete discipline overhaul for me. I am keeping a schedule, going to bed at a decent hour, exercising regularly, having time with God at the same time everyday, clipping coupons and meal planning. I have been doing so well cooking a planned out meal every night! I have also been trying new recipes!
Last night I decided to make a double batch of a new recipe of white chicken chili. I was going to freeze the left over for a busy night. All was going so well until I realized that the beans weren't as soft as I would like. It was already 5:30 so I turned up the heat a little and added a bit more water so they wouldn't dry up. Suddenly my kitchen was filled with white smoke and the MOST HORRIBLE SMELL! I think that since it was a double batch and the pot was so full, the heat was too high. The whole batch of soup was ruined.
I have not ruined a meal in FOREVER so I was so mad at myself. I actually got a little weepy at the thought of throwing 3 pounds of chicken in the trash!! My husband laughed at me while I stomped my feet, threw a wooden spoon in the sink and angrily made grilled cheese and tomato soup. The kids couldn't have been happier with the gourmet meal they ended up with!
Today everything has a stale cigarette smell. I never knew that burnt chicken chili would smell like that and it makes me wonder what Leah's teacher will think when she smells like an ash tray today!!
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3 comments:
Oh gosh. This reminded me of Julie and Julia- and I LOVED that movie! Sorry about all the wasted food, that would have upset me too.
Oh sweetheart... I am so glad you don't have to experience that "I cannot believe I have to throw away another meal" thing as often as I do, ha ha!
Seriously?!?! We were going to make white chicken chili for dinner tonight but settled for leftovers. We LOVE the recipe though - I'm sure it will turn out great next time!
Thanks for linking up (ironic that I shared a story about my kitchen misfortunes this week too!)
Oh no! That never happens to me...but only because I don't cook much! haha! That is a bummer...but sounded so good! It will be perfect next time! And I sure need to get my meal plan together...sounds like you're doing great! thanks for sharing...hopefully it was funnier now that you've told us the story ;)
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