3 Ingredients, a Crockpot, and a Craft for Good Measure

A while back, my sister, Becky, told me about this "BBQ" chicken. I put the BBQ in quotes because there is nothing in it that hints that it might taste like BBQ. I decided to make it one night because (A) it was easy and (B) I had all the stuff at the house. I grew up LOVING the chicken that was cooked over an open fire pit - usually at some church event or fundraiser or at the BBQ places where I grew up. It was yummy and had a vinegar based mop sauce that was brushed on while it cooked. Anyway, I made this recipe, and after adding a little BBQ sauce, it does taste like that chicken. I was unusually surprised. I gave this recipe to my friend, Heather, a while back, too. I happened to ask her if she had made it, and she said that it was in their regular rotation because it is so easy. You can use whatever type of BBQ sauce that you want, but I am in love with Stubbs Spicy Sauce. I don't know what Mr. C.B. Stubblefield puts in the stuff, but if you like spicy sauce, this is YUMMY!! Here is the recipe - forgive me as there are no exact measurements.

1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts (you can use bone in or any other part of the chicken that you want as well)
2-3 whole pepperoncini peppers (I used the sliced ones and put more in because I like them)
Pepperoncini pepper juice from bottle of peppers - less than half the bottle, it will not cover chicken
About half a packet of dry Italian Dressing

Okay, see what I mean? These ingredients do not make sense. Anyway, you throw them in the crockpot and cook for about 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Shred the chicken and add  BBQ sauce. You can take out the peppers or leave them in. I personally like them, so I leave them in. Excuse the pictures for this entry - I was in a hurry tonight.

I have become addicted to the Pinterest site. For those of you who don't know, it is an online bulletin board of sorts for ideas. I had heard about it but didn't really see that it sounded very cool, so I stayed off - until recently. I decided to surf over and check it out. Holy moley!! You can find anything on there. You can create your own boards depending on interests and pin the things you like to your boards for future reference. I was also determined not to pin a bunch of stuff that I never looked at again. I found some little apothecary type jars that a lady had made. Hers were filled with candy corn and spelled BOO for Halloween. I went to the craft store the other day, and bought supplies. Here's what I came up with using wooden bases, wooden candlesticks, smooth Mason jars, wooden letters, some spray paint, and ribbon. And no, I haven't decorated the house for Christmas - yet. I will give myself until next week, and then I don't know if I can wait any longer. If I have to put it up and take it down, I want to be able to enjoy it as long as possible people...

Unfilled jars

And the finished product with peppermints

Okay, and now just because. This little man ran through the house naked as a jay bird once I took his diaper off. I turned around after throwing the diaper away, and he was already down the hall squealing with laughter. He thought Mama Chase the Naked Baby was the most fabulous game ever. Hehe.

If only I were this cute running naked...