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Today, Jan 9, 2017 is National Apricot Day! We love to celebrate such yummy things around here, so we decided to create a recipe just for it! We made a delicious & juicy apricot chicken with a panko crusted asparagus and even the kiddos were diving in.
I love using jams and jellies in so called unconventional ways…like my PB & J Smoothie or this Apricot Chicken. I do cook for a large family so this one will feed a family of 7.
Ingredients:
2 jars (15oz) of Apricot Fruit Spread
5 lbs chicken thighs or cut up chicken breasts
2 lbs asparagus
3 tbs garlic
1 box garlic panko bread crumbs
1 tbs salt
1 tbs pepper
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 tbs of parsley or cilanto
Instructions:
Apricot Chicken:
Mix together 1 jar apricot fruit spread 1 tbs garlic, salt & pepper into large bowl
Sear chicken in skillet then place into crockpot
Pour apricot mixture over chicken & let cook on low for about 3-4 hours
Mix together the rest of jar 2 of apricot fruit spread 1 tbs garlic & parsley or cilantro
Remove from crockpot and place onto sprayed sheet pan
Coat chicken with apricot mixture and bake at 450* for about 10 minutes
Panko Crusted Asparagus:
Scramble eggs in low dish & mix in about 1-2 tbs of apricot fruit spread
Wash asparagus dip into flour, then egg mixture then panko bread crumbs and place onto sprayed sheet pan leaving space in between each stock
Bake at 425 for 15 minutes
Serve with chicken & garlic rice (I use RiceARoni)…I know it sounds like a lot of garlic, but trust me, it’s not! It really brings each piece of the meal together with a hint of the garlic flavor but it’s not overwhelming…
What fruit spread do you love to use in your cooking?

I was always a IOS person, I had an android phone in the past and absolutely hated it…I had an iPod touch that I loved until my hubby bought me an iPad, and I was completely happy for 2 years, that is until I received my Samsung Tab S this past Christmas.
I confess, I didn’t want to love it, but I did what I was supposed to do and review it for you guys (you can find that here). Well after two weeks of use, I gave up my iPad for the Samsung Tab S, I was over it and here is why
Customizability. I love organizing, and while on IOS you can create folders & maybe make a page for certain things, with the Samsung Tab S & Android its so much more! Widgets, folders, and you don’t even have to see every app you have if you don’t want to! My front page has my most used apps, while the page to the right contains the weather widget & my library widget, easy to flip over and look at the weather or access my reading materials. Then my left page consists of my calendar, office, and email. I love the clean look and easy access to my everyday apps.
Usefullness. When I received the Samsung Tab S there were several offers for FREE apps including Hancom Office, Scrapbook, S Note and many others. Hancome office comes with HWord, HCell (spreadsheet) & HShow (presentation). Scrapbook is great for organizing webpages, photos & screenshots…& the S Note is great for, well taking Notes, with keyboard or handwriting. Plus you can do two things at once with Multi-window, like watch a music video and look up the lyrics or read an email and edit a presentation. Opening two windows or apps at the same time gives you the ability multitask and get things done faster than ever before. Then there is the Ultra Power Saving Mode that keeps you connected even when your battery is critically low. It works by turning your screen to black and white and shuts off nonessential apps, so your device still works when you need it most. I haven’t had to use it yet, but you never know!
Portability. Like i said I had the iPad for 2 years prior, and yes I tote it with me..if you’ve ever carried one with you, it’s fairly heavy, I know they’ve come out with an air, I bought one for my grandmother…but I can literally pick up the Samsung Tab S with two fingers and hold it in one hand (comes in handy when your multi tasking). It fits comfortably in my purse and being less than 1lb it doesn’t add a noticeable weight to my purse.
Family Friendly. Yes, I share my tablet with my kiddos. With Multi User Mode, everyone in the family can create a private and personalized tablet experience that can be secured with the fingerprint scanner. And for those wanting to keep the little ones entertained, Kids Mode lets you customize playtime and apps with parental controls. I love all the learning apps that are available now days, and my little guy loves watching his shows whenever he likes. Unlike the IOS, Samsung has a designated “app” that collects all the apps you choose to have for your child and password protects the home button so there is no way they can get into your stuff. It gives me piece of mind when he’s on there that he’s not facebooking someone or emailing a pr rep. some gibberish.
I know some people are die-hard IOS fans, I used to think I was one. We still have the iPad and an iPad mini that my husband and the kids use. For now I’m extremely happy with my Samsung Tab S 8.4.

Over the past few months I’ve shared the new line of Makeup by One Direction, sold at stores like Macy’s, and now I get to share their new kits with you! Just in time for the holidays Markwins has released the Makeup by One Direction Electro Glam Mascara, Liquilights Glow Gloss, & Rock Me Nail Kit…all of which I’m sure 1D fans will have on their lists.
A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formulae and infused with limited edition collectable packaging, Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford.
ELECTRO GLAM MASCARA
Give your look a jolt of electric colour, with this limited-edition trio of ultra-bold coloured mascaras for hair and lashes, in three heavily pigmented, buildable colours.
FOR LASHES- Make a subtle statement by adding a pop of colour to the tips of your lashes, or add coats to your entire lashes for a shockingly chic look. The more the better!
AS A HAIR MASCARA- Apply to small sections of hair and swipe through for instant ELECTRIC highlights.
Why don’t we go there- Shock of blue Does he know?- Pinkest hot pink
Story of my life- Amped canary yellow
I remember being young and loving the colored mascaras! I think I’m a little old to be rocking electric mascara these days.
LIQUILIGHTS GLOW GLOSS
Liquilights Glow Gloss sparkles brilliantly during the day and illuminates under UV black light after dark. Enriched with natural oils and vitamin E to keep your lips soft and hydrated all day and all night.
Gloss can be worn alone for a pop of sparkle and color, or paired with One Direction crème lipstick for a bolder look.
Through the Dark- Electric glitter poppy lip gloss that glows to neon red-orange under UV light Kiss You- Orange glitter rush lip gloss that glows to neon yellow under UV light
Taken – Powerhouse glitter pink lip gloss that glows to neon orange under UV light
What girl doesn’t love tho have a little glitter on their lips! Then you get the extra fun with the neon color that show under UV light..
ROCK ME NAIL KIT
ROCK ME NAIL KIT, featuring NEON UV-REACTIVE Nail Varnish and UV-REACTIVE GLITTER nail toppings that add even more sizzle to your mani, for nails that light up day and night.
Sprinkle the glitter over wet polish for a subtle accent, or go for the glitz and dip your entire wet mani in mega-watt sparkle!
Nail Varnish: Happily– UV iced blue glitter Moments- UV neon pink
Diana- UV 3D holographic
Glitter Toppings: Kicks- UV snow cone blue Not afraid- UV electrified pink glitter
Star– UV holo glitter
Again more fun colors and GLITTER! I love that they added the Glitter toppings..makes for a whole new level of fun. pink over blue, blue over pink..etc.
Makeup by One Direction hit the follow stores November 15th!
Macy’s Dillards Boscov’s Stage Stores Beauty Brands
Lord & Taylor
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