Holiday Lunch with Dear Friends

I ventured up to Fredericksburg this past weekend to have lunch and visit the holiday inspired decorated historic homes with several lovely ladies who I have known for a lifetime.  Doesn't get better than time with dear, lifelong friends.Lunch was at Sedona Taphouse and was fabulous.  The company even better :). 

Mom's First Selfie

While waiting for the TSO concert to start last night mom decided to learn how to take selfies.      

Sydney vs. The Hairbrush

The Three C's

Cousins, Coloring, and Corn DogsAs adorable as this is, it was even more special as they were sitting down at a table my dad built for my boys.  It has officially gone from one generation to the other.

Daddy's Kids

Chicken and Lentil Soup (Pressure Cooker)

Made this last night and it definitely going into the soup rotation.

Recipe was adapted from Skinny Taste website

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb dried lentils

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (whole)

7 cups water

2 tbsp chicken Better than Bouillon

1 small onion

1/4 cup chopped cilantro or freeze-dried

3 cloves garlic fresh or  from pre-minced1 can diced tomatoes

1 can corn kernels drained

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp ground paprika

salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot combine all ingredients stir.

Set Instant Pot to Soup setting for 30 minutes.  When done natural release pressure, remove chicken breasts, shred and add back to soup

.Stir well and serve.

Makes 11 cups and will freeze