Chicken and Dumplings - Kelcie Style

Although there have only been two days in November, I have been consumed with another blog, Surgery for Seymor. To my followers that have viewed this blog and donated, or sent your happy thoughts - Thank you!

I now will tell you about my amazing, delicious, salty, and fatty Chicken and Dumplings I made tonight. After being sick for over two weeks with bronchitis and the worst sinus infection I have ever incurred, I have finally put my cooking shoes back on! Last night I had told Ollie I would make Chicken and Dumplings, and I got so overwhelmed with blogging, I ate a piece of pizza and fell asleep. I know, great girlfriend.

Tonight when he got home, the house filled with a delicious hearty aroma. It reminded me of home, when my Mom used to make high carb dinners to feed all seven of us. The kind of food you put heart into. Wouldn't ya' know, I was talking to my Mom while I was making my Chicken and Dumplings... (must have rubbed off through the phone) and she was giving me ingredients, but of course, she doesn't use measurements, just taste. I took an idea of the ingredients she gave me, and started on my mission.

First, I sauteed butter, garlic and onions in a pan, while I cut up my chicken tenders into little chunks. After I threw the chicken in the pan, I cut up some carrots and mushrooms, just to rid my vegetable drawer of what was in there. Once the chicken was fully cooked, the vegetables met their doom, with the lid on. Next was the ...gravy? I suppose I would call it. Mom told me to make a "white sauce", and my eyes glazed over a bit, but I heard "chicken broth", "flour", and "butter".... Adding all these glorious things together, with the addition of some heavy cream (I know, wow), chicken drippings, and spices, I created this amazing sauce I sloshed over the top of the chicken and premade biscuits (Thanks Grands!). Even Ollie, and I quote said, "WOW Babe! I am impressed! This was delicious". Success.

Pictures of this delicious disaster to come tomorrow. For now, savor the idea of garlic, butter, chicken, heavy cream and vegetables. Torture, right?

A Small Break from the Norm...

Today we're taking a small step back from cooking, and thinking about my sister's dog-child, Seymor. Seymor is a 8 year old French Bulldog that has had a very hard life. Poor Seymor is plauged with seizures, allergies, breathing problems, and now a bulging disk in his back that, if not treated, will result in his spinal cord being severed. 

My family is modest, and although it is not typical for us to ask for help, this is a time we truly need help. The surgery is very expensive and after my sister and her husbands recent wedding, financially it is impossible. I have set up another blog, Surgery for Seymor where you can donate as little as $1 to as much as your pocket allows. All donations will receive a personalized Thank You card from Seymor. We will keep you updated on his progress, and how he is feeling. 

Your donations, good thoughts and good vibes are much appreciated.