Kathiey's World

One thing that may be a bit scary or uncomfortable for the newly single is the prospect of eating out alone.  Over my years as a divorced woman, I have taken myself out to eat on many occasions.  Let's take a look at some helpful tips to help us on our dining solo adventure. Dining alone is a form of self-care.  It is one way for us to take care of ourselves.  We do this by dressing the part and taking ourselves to the restaurant of our choice where we can relax, unwind, and enjoy a wonderful meal that we don't need to prepare ourselves.   In this way, we feel a bit catered to and maybe even a little bit special. Many solo diners feel nervous about going to a restaurant alone. Some feel they will be judged by others or pitied because they lack a companion. According to an article called  Eating Alone? The new American diner flies solo , 57% of people dinning our are solo diners.  I would say that most people don't judge those of us who dine solo. ...

 Tell Your Story Through Journaling Journal Prompt... Music has been my source of hope and strength for as long as I can remember. As a child, I remember singing along with the Hermans Hermits and The Monkeys for hours. As I entered my teen years, I loved rock music and listened to it every chance I had. As a teen, I gave my life to God and began to listen to contemporary Christian music. I loved the hope and encouragement found in the lyrics. Over the years, with all of its ups and downs, I saw positive messages in the music that helped me deal with whatever came my way. I could not have anticipated the power of music in my life when a devastating life event occurred. My husband left me after a 37-year-long marriage without any warning. I was in shock and quickly fell into depression. I felt I had no lifeline or hope, and then I remembered the music. I began to listen to my favorite Christian radio station. Even when I did not want to listen, I forced myself to do so, and it did h...

The other day Erica said, "Mom is your chicken salad recipe on your blog?" She wanted to make it, and I realized it had not yet made the blog. I thought, now would be a good time to get it posted, plus I was in the mood for some tasty chicken salad, some comfort food, so here goes..... Paula Deen's Pecan Chicken Salad As found on  Yummy . (I did add a bit of sugar to the dressing which is not in the recipe) Here is a link to the recipe in PDF   if you want to make a copy. Served with grapes and crackers and a nice glass of white wine.  Very Good! I will give this recipe a 9/10 on my cooking scale.  I have not had much luck with new recipes lately, so it was nice to return to an oldie but goodie. If you are in the mood for chicken salad I suggest you give this recipe a try. Don't forget to add some sugar! Happy Eating! KathieyV:-)