So far, we really like living here.  Zack is getting plenty of work doing freelance websites and Kim is a PRN radiologic technologist at the local hospital, Lower Keys Medical Center.  We will make sure to post some new pictures of our Florida adventures soon!  Unfortunately our dog, Kinzie, got really sick and died unexpectedly last week.  She was very loved and will be missed even more! 

  Wedding plans are coming along, make sure you check this website often for updates!  I have posted information on hotel rooms, if you have any questions feel free to contact us.  We are in the process of figuring out a time and place for the wedding shower, but we posted the information for our registry and we will be sure to keep this up to date.  I will be in the Kansas City area from March 13-22, so that’s when the festivites should take place…be sure to mark your calandars!  We are still in the process of making wedding invitations, we will make sure to get those out soon! 

I think that’s enough updating for now, more posts to come!   Thanks to all and talk to you soon!

Kim and Zack

From the solar paneled tin roof to the organically upholstered furniture within, this truly is a GREEN home. The HGTV network surely didn’t skimp on the amenities with their limited 4 month time frame. Lavish and luxurious, this home is sure to give someone a eco oriented peace of mind….I just hope that it is US!

Appropriately enough, with ECO turning into the new tradition, HGTV Green Home is located in Tradition, FL just a short drive from the lovely Palm Beach. You will have to pop on over to the OFFICIAL SITE for more details.

Even if you didn’t want to up and move to Florida..just THINK how much the HGTV Green Home would sell for… *grins slyly*

FARM RAISED Shrimp from Aquastar Seafoods

Okay…so I know that this is not necessarily my style BUT, I swear that the shrimp used were farm raised. I verified this as best as I could by visiting the Aquastar website and researching their company. I found that they are actually doing several things to promote environmental preservation and the recipe was WELL worth the personal sacrifice!

It seems that these Aquastar characters are actually trying much harder than most fisheries to help our environment but, enough about that. Let’s talk about this Shrimp and Artichoke Bake that Paula Deen so wonderfully provided for us. Thanks, Paula Deen!

Here Comes the List of Goodies…

2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Cups of half-and-half
1/4 Cup of crated Parmesan cheese
1/2 Cup of sherry
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Teaspoon of House Seasoning Mix
2 Egg yolks, lightly beaten
One 13 3/4 Ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 pound of shrimp, cleaned and peeled
(PLEASE: Use farm raised shrimp, our coral reefs are severely damaged by many shrimp fisheries around the world, on a daily basis.)
1/4 Pound of fresh mushrooms, we left our button mushrooms whole.
1/4 Cup of grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
Paprika to taste

Now, Lets Put Some Heat to It!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Melt butter in a pan over a medium heat…..blend in flour to make a paste
Add half-and-half all at once and stir till thick and smooth
Add parm, sherry, Wor. sauce, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Temper egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of the hot mixture and add back to the remainder of the cheese sauce. SET ASIDE
Mix the artichokes, mushrooms and shrimp together in a large casserole dish
Pour the sauce over the top, sprinkle the cheese and paprika over the top
Bake for 30-35 minutes - serve over rice……ENJOY!

This is the end result....enjoy!

Mmmmmm.....wine....chicken, what more do you need?

Hey guys, first REAL post…YEAH! Tonight, Kim made a chicken recipe that was awesome, no really…..it was! It came from her Paula Deen recipe book that was given to her as a gift from her good friends, Cassie and Erin. I will try and do one of these a week and we will also be trying to account for an activity, weather permitting, once a week as well. Follow the link below for the recipe and a pic that I took of the dish, mmmmmm.

So, What Do I Need to Make this Happen?

Below, I have included the list of ingredients that are required to make this yummy dish:

Bake for 45-60 minutes, enjoy!

Note that this recipe accounts to serve four guests, hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did. Thanks Kim and Paula!

I would be curious to see what you guys thought of the recipe, feel free to comment below.

This is how Kim's ended up, it tasted even better than it looks.