Mercy....life has been crazy busy, too much going on, too much to learn and too much to absorb.  But you know what?  I am one happy girl despite all of this craziness.
Since I have been asked...now for some personal information...
Back in 2001 I worked for a company that I loved, providing Mobile Spa Services to various high end hotels in our downtown area.  Soon my own business took off (mobile spa service to high end B&B's) so sadly I had to leave this company as I was too busy to do both.
By 2008, a new owner had taken over the Mobile Spa Service to the downtown hotels.  Then nearing the end of 2009, with the down turn in the economy, and a lack of tourism in our city, my B&B business slowly began to slow down - as it did everywhere. (I think our B&B's were harder hit than our local Hotels were)
So in 2010, I returned to the Mobile Spa Services in our downtown area to work with this new owner.  I love it... the hotels are fabulous and the owner is a delight to work with.
Here we are two years later in 2012.  Recently the owner approached me asking:  "Would I like to take over the business?"  Deep breath Ina....deep breath. (although I am not "religious" I prayed for this back in 2010, and way back in 2002)  Dreams do indeed come true.  It may take 10-15 years but they do come true if your intention is true and strong.
So here I am 11 years later, owning and running the business I worked for back in 2001.  I could not be happier.
There has been a lot to learn, a lot to absorb, a lot to process.  But wow, what an amazing opportunity...one I am very grateful for.
Have I had time to properly cook?  At least what my version is to properly cook?  No.  No, I have not.  However, that does not mean that food can not still taste exceptionally delicious.  (luckily, I have a few extra posts to share during this busy phase in my life...at least until I get used to this new routine)
This is not a recipe but more of a method - a great way to have two meals out of one:
10-12 chicken pieces cut up - thighs, wings, breasts, skin on bone in (I made extra to have left overs for next day.)
seasonings:  Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sweet Paprika
a good drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
generous amounts of Pesto - yes I cheated and bought freshly made store bought
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, add the cut up chicken pieces.  Drizzle in EVOO to cover lightly.  Add all of the seasonings to coat well.
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with tin foil.  Bake for 1 hour, basting the chicken half way through at the 30 minute mark.
Then transfer the chicken to a platter and generously add a good dollop of Pesto to each chicken piece.   Serve with steamed vegetables...mow down...then crash because you are too tired to do anything else.
p.s.  if you are as busy as I am right now, please ask your significant other to do the dishes...especially if he wants to eat dinner tomorrow, I am sure he will be most helpful.  I must give a huge shout out of thanks to my DH...he has been such a support during my new crazy life phase!  🙂