Chili, Pumpkin, Family and Friends!

Last Monday night I had my family and friends over for home made chili and pumpkin carving~ We had so much fun!
I loved doing this and think it will become an annual tradition!
I did not carve because I was having too much fun taking pictures of everyone else~
Here are some photos from the night!















Happy Halloween!!

September recap #4

A weekend in Park City...
My best friend Heather had planned a girls birthday weekend in Park City for she and myself~
She ended up surprised me by inviting 3 of my other best friends~ We had such a fun few days ~
Hiking, eating, getting massages, hot tubing, and relaxing.
Here are a few photos from the trip~
(I think they are all taken with I phones, I wasn't using my camera that much at this point.)
:)

Soba noodle yumminess! :)

I went for a walk with my friend Rachelle last week and she cooked us dinner after. It was amazing!
I got the recipe the next day and tried it myself on Saturday ~
It is so delicious!
I am not sure who to credit the recipe to but thought I would share it!
Thank Rachelle, for introducing me to such a yummy and easy meal~

Soba Noodles with honey jalapeño chicken-

Ingredients


12 ounces soba noodles
1 jalapeno, seeds removed
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded or sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped scallions, green part only
1 Red pepper
1 cup snow peas (or other green veggie)
2 tablespoons pickled ginger, minced

Directions

Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine jalapenos, honey, cilantro, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper and puree until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the mixture until desired consistency is achieved. Pour the 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a preheated skillet add chopped red pepper and snow peas, cook until tender. Add the shredded chicken and the blended sauce and cook until heated through.

In a medium bowl, combine cooked soba noodles, soy sauce,sesame oil, scallions, and pickled ginger. Toss and then transfer to serving bowl. Pour heated chicken, veggies, and sauce over noodles.

September recap #3~

Labor day hike with friends to Cecret Lake~
It was awesome to be able to share this amazing place with my friends!












(Photos taken by Becky ((or random strangers)) again)

September recap #2~

Birthday dinner with friends~(Pre~artshow)
I loved the food and the decor with plenty of dragonflies!
This was early September (I was still in the splint until mid-October).
Photos taken by Becky!