Chicken pot pie of the gods

I swear, this pot pie recipe is the best thing I've ever made. Alright, maybe it's the best entree I've made. Swedish apple pie is the best dessert I've ever made (think pie filling plus sugar cookie for the top crust). 

I've made this a few time, and even my kids (ages two and one) eat it. I don't add celery, but add extra vegetables like broccoli and peas. Tonight's dish doesn't include peas, sadly. *Side note: I do not trust anyone who doesn't like broccoli.*

This recipe just plain rocks. Here's a shot of the filling (this one in particular is an extra filling to freeze and use at a later date).

Mouth watering! 

And a shot of the finished product

Divine! I should also add this recipe is for turkey pot pie, but obviously you can sub in whatever you wish. If you want beef, just add beef bouillon and cubes of beef. I do have to say the chicken and turkey pot pies are heavenly. 

And the greatest shot ever of any food is coming up in 3, 2, .... 

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On a less tasty note, here are photos of the shirt I made!

Once I am ready to wear it out, I will have my husband take a photo so I can model it. I'm happy with how it turned out, considering it was made using a pattern from the 70s and those gals were a bit skinnier than I. I adapted the pattern, and it came out beautifully. 

I hope the weekend was kind to you all and wish you a happy Monday tomorrow!

Wine Not?

Get it? "Why Not"!
The Wine Not? Apron is going to be finished in the next few days (children permitting!) and the best part is, there will be a second apron almost exactly like this! The difference is the color of the bib will be a wine/purple color and there will be no ric rac along the bottom. The tulle along the bottom will remain because it's fabulous!

 

  Stay tuned for updates and a finished product! Also be sure to comment on my last blog in order to be entered to win the Taste of Music Apron! The giveaway lasts only until 11:59 EST Tuesday, March 18 (tonight!!) so get busy!
And if you head over to Facebook and like and share Valarie Ann's Boutique, that gets you two extra entries! How cool is that?

Coming up

I heart wine!

Just bought this beautiful piece of fabric for another apron! I'm planning to use tulle along the hem and maybe on the waist (we will see!). I cannot wait to begin this one :)

I am hoping to sell my other aprons, but if you don't see one you'd like, I can do custom orders!

Happy cooking, gardening, sewing, whatever! 

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I heart cooking

This apron is my favorite! I used strips of fabric from a jelly roll (a pack of fabric strips which are basically the same design or color scheme) and despite the tedium, I am very happy with how it turned out. I think my favorite part is the skirt and pocket. The fact that it's reversible is quite appealing; If you get a smudge on one side, just flip it over and continue your work.

Adorable! This apron can be used for cooking, gardening, or sewing. Fits small or medium. The model is a size 8, so keep that in mind.

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