A Wildflower Heart

Chicken Marsala. This is so good…

Published on November 8, 2014December 23, 2015 by Sylvia1 Comment

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FOR THE CHEESE STUFFING:

1/2 cup smoked provolone or gouda cheese ( I used provolone)
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato flakes, if in oil, drain first (Make sure its well drained)
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

FOR THE CHICKEN:
2 pounds Skinless boneless chicken breasts
4 ounces cooking oil
2 cups flour
salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE SAUCE:
1 small onion, chopped
6 cups button mushrooms, thinly sliced ( I dont like mushrooms, so I didnt add any)
2 to 4 ounces Marsala wine
8 ounces heavy cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

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My Silly Family!

Published on October 28, 2014 by SylviaLeave a comment

The kids come over every other weekend and on Sunday, before we take them home, we sometimes stop at the Chinese restaurant. Last weekend as we were leaving, I wanted to get a picture of the hubster with the kids and I wanted one of us all together. The solution? Using the kickstand on my phone and propping it up on a concrete block…LOL! It took a few shots but eventually we got one. Not perfect but hey, those are the best moments.

While being a (step)mom/(step)parent has it’s moments, I so love these kids and happy that we’re are part of each others lives. It’s amazing how much they’ve grown the past 3 years.

The hubster and kiddos. Can you tell the one that doesn’t like getting his picture taken?

Take One

We got it. Sort of…LOL!

The 5 Stages Of Grief – From My Personal View

Published on October 4, 2014 by SylviaLeave a comment

Les, my late husband, had been having headaches that just wouldn’t go away. Very unusual for him as this was someone who rarely had a cold. One day while at school, he lost feeling in his legs and had to be carried to his car. I don’t remember if someone drove him to Urgent Care or if he met me there. Anywho, we were told we needed to go to the E.R of an hospital instead.

Once at the E.R., they ran the usual C scan, etc. I remember saying to the doctor – Youre joking right? – after he informed us there was “something” on the C-scan and that an ambulance would be transferring him to another hospital. I remember the lights flashing from the ambulance as I sped behind it. Its so funny ’cause after we reached the hospital, Les said that one of the paramedics asked if he owned a black truck to which he responded yes…The paramedic then replied….I think that’s your wife behind us and they all bust out laughing.

brokenheart — I felt that my heart had been shattered into a million pieces, the next morning when we were told he had brain cancer.

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I Remember Mommy and Thank You….

Published on October 1, 2014 by SylviaLeave a comment

My Beautiful Mother – 7/14/34 – 10/25/13

I remember your strong work ethic. I remember being dead dog tired sometimes and mad that we’d work late into the night until we got the job at hand done. I didn’t understand then but I understand why – now.

I remember being pissed that you had ripped up my favorite skirt
It was way too tight and short for a girl my age but I understand why you did what you did – now

I remember you always advising me that forgiveness isn’t for the person you need to forgive. It’s so you don’t hold onto the anger and hurt which could be detrimental to how you spend the rest of your life. I never really understood how you could forgive so easily but I understand why – now

I remember you telling me that every decision I make has consequences whether good or bad. That I would have to live with the decisions I make and Id better be ready to deal with the outcome. I understand a lot better – now

I remember so many things that you tried to teach me that I fully didn’t comprehend at the time. The older I become – the more I understand the why’s and how’s of your advice.

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Bang Bang Shrimp Homemade

Published on October 1, 2014 by SylviaLeave a comment

I LOVE bang bang shrimp. The recipe below was pretty simple and the end result? DEEE-LISH

Watching him cook and being in the kitchen together really brought us closer. And when it was time to eat the delicious food he prepared – lets just say, it was off the heezay! Im so looking forward to us starting it back up. The one thing that did catch us off guard was how much it was costing but the upside is that we were using fresh veggies and different spices. Im from the South and we put sugar and butter in everything, so it was a shock to my system not having it in our meals..LOL!!

List of ingredients
1/2 cup of mayo
1/4 cup of Thai sweet chili sauce
A few drops of Sriracha hot chili sauce
dry corn starch for batter
1 pound of shrimp – shelled and deveined
scallions- chooped

Sauce
Mix mayo, Thai chili sauce and Sriracha hot chili sauce in a bowl

Coat shrimp with cornstarch

Deep fat fry coated shrimp until golden brown

Drain on paper towel, then place in a bowl and coat with sauce

Serve in a lettuce lined bowl and top with scallions

I Asked God…

Published on September 5, 2014July 20, 2016 by Sylvia1 Comment

Let me start off by writing that I am not an overly religious person. In fact, Im more spiritual than I am religious. I’m not here to debate how and why I feel the way that I do. I know what works for me.

My only wish (goal) is to maybe help and inspire others who are and/or have gone through situations that makes you say – what the hell?!?

I don’t have all the answers. I don’t know why seemingly good people are faced with some of the most tragic things no-one should ever have to endure. I don’t know why seemingly bad people “have it all”. I don’t question why anyone attempts suicide. Ive been there (many times) so I know better than to judge.

Life is Life.

I try to be as positive as I can be because I know that one day, I will never have to endure the hurts and pains any longer cause Lord willing, I will be with my Heavenly Father.

So on that note…

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