Rustic Skinny
Yesterday, I took my acts of kindness to my hometown. I've been incredibly lucky to have family that has always been there when I needed them and I take pride in being able to now be there for them. One of the activities yesterday actually turned out to be more than an act of kindness, it turned out to be one hell of a workout.
Stacking wood has to be one of the best workouts I've had on my off cardio days. There is something so satisfying about putting the wood in the shed because you can see your progress. It is also perfect because the pieces were heavy and the pace of moving the wood from the pile to the "trolly" and then lifting it into the "portal" to the shed, then lifting from the "portal" to the stack in the shed.
When I was younger, this was not a chore I wanted to do... ever. I hated it. I don't really remember why but as I've gotten older I've grown to really enjoy it, especially with my family because they are fun and make me laugh the whole time. I'm looking forward to the rest of the fall when I can use stacking wood as a workout.
I also brought up some homemade chicken soup for my injured uncle. I don't mean to brag or anything but I make a kickass homemade soup of any kind but especially chicken soup. Not only is it packed with veggies but it is also the perfect meal for the end of a fall day spent working outside.
Here's the recipe:
1. Boil the chicken breasts until cooked and set aside to let cool
2. Chop up all the celery, carrots, onions, and/or any other veggies you use instead.
3. Add chopped up veggies to a bowl
4. Add the garlic, spices, and boullion to the bowl and mix well so the veggies are coated with the spices
5. Add the olive oil to a stew pot on the stove top and bring to heat
6. Add the veggie mix to the pot and saute on medium until the red onions are translucent (Note: when the veggies start to caramelize and the bottom of the pan turns a dark brown, add 1/2 cup water and scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon and let it boil down)
7. When the veggies are sauteing pull the chicken breaks apart into little strips and add them to the pot.
8. Cube the potatoes and add them to the pot
9. Cover the contents of the pot with water so you have about an inch of water above the contents.
10. Bring to a boil
11. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1/2 hour. The longer to simmer it, the better it is.
<3 Katie
Day 94
200lbs
Skeptical of what this day is going to bring
Stacking wood has to be one of the best workouts I've had on my off cardio days. There is something so satisfying about putting the wood in the shed because you can see your progress. It is also perfect because the pieces were heavy and the pace of moving the wood from the pile to the "trolly" and then lifting it into the "portal" to the shed, then lifting from the "portal" to the stack in the shed.
When I was younger, this was not a chore I wanted to do... ever. I hated it. I don't really remember why but as I've gotten older I've grown to really enjoy it, especially with my family because they are fun and make me laugh the whole time. I'm looking forward to the rest of the fall when I can use stacking wood as a workout.
I also brought up some homemade chicken soup for my injured uncle. I don't mean to brag or anything but I make a kickass homemade soup of any kind but especially chicken soup. Not only is it packed with veggies but it is also the perfect meal for the end of a fall day spent working outside.
Here's the recipe:
Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 cup Celery
- 1/2 cup Carrots
- 1/4 cup Green onions
- 1/4 cup Red onions
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp basil
- Salt and Pepper
- 5 potatoes
- 3 tbs Chicken Boullion
- 2 tbs olive oil
- Water
1. Boil the chicken breasts until cooked and set aside to let cool
2. Chop up all the celery, carrots, onions, and/or any other veggies you use instead.
3. Add chopped up veggies to a bowl
4. Add the garlic, spices, and boullion to the bowl and mix well so the veggies are coated with the spices
5. Add the olive oil to a stew pot on the stove top and bring to heat
6. Add the veggie mix to the pot and saute on medium until the red onions are translucent (Note: when the veggies start to caramelize and the bottom of the pan turns a dark brown, add 1/2 cup water and scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon and let it boil down)
7. When the veggies are sauteing pull the chicken breaks apart into little strips and add them to the pot.
8. Cube the potatoes and add them to the pot
9. Cover the contents of the pot with water so you have about an inch of water above the contents.
10. Bring to a boil
11. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1/2 hour. The longer to simmer it, the better it is.
<3 Katie
Day 94
200lbs
Skeptical of what this day is going to bring
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