Jillry Holiday Event Schedule

Vintage Jewelry Sale
Online at the Jillry page
Tuesday, November 1st at 8pm

Adopt a Family Holiday Raffle
For the Sherrod Family
November 7th - 11th
Features wonderful gift items being raffled off to benefit a family in need. 100% of the proceeds go to the Sherrod Family. Winners announced Friday, November 11th.

LOCAL Holiday Shopping Spree
Saturday, November 12 • 10:00am - 2:00pm

In the Central area
*This is held at a friend's house but is open to my fans. You're invited!! Just email me at JillryLove@gmail.com for address and directions. **TRUNK SHOW COUPON for 10-20% OFF if you come & shop Jillry at this event! (can be used in either Nov. or Dec. shows online.)

November "Black Tuesday" Trunk Show
Online at the Jillry page
November 29th
First posting at noon, second at 8pm
***CHRISTMAS BUNDLES AVAILABLE!!***

PLEASE NOTE: Seeing as the November Trunk Show will be held in late November and will be an OBNOXIOUSLY HUGE show, I won't be throwing a trunk show in December. I will, however, still be posting lots of pretties for sale both on the Jillry page and in my online shop (www.JillryLove.com) for you last minute Christmas shoppers. :)

Where will I be the rest of December?
Spending some much needed time with my family. Last year Baby Beau was just 4 months old when we celebrated his first Christmas and kept things low key. This year he'll be able to really enjoy the festivities and we plan on making a lot of wonderful memories. :)Big thanks to you, my customers, for making this a truly amazing holiday season. xoxo

Our First Family Vacation

It was a weekend of firsts.

Baby's first trip to the beach.
First time on sand. First time in the ocean.
First trip out of state.
First time to drink out of a straw!

But wait, I'm getting ahead of myself... ;) I'll spare the chit chat and tell our story with just a few photos. Okay, so maybe more than a few. (I can't help it, I'm smitten and have no control when it comes to this kid.)

All in all, a great first vacation. We can't wait till next summer.


















First time in the sand. When he saw it, he promptly sat down and began playing.


















































































Daydreaming.

Our baby is ONE!

To celebrate, we had a party and then soon after, an amazing photoshoot with Lindsey Whitty of mustard.seed.photography.

Oh that girl sure knows how to capture the sweetness of our bebe.

Of course, he was on his best behavior. A little shy, very observant and eyes wide. Nothing was getting past him. His first target? The birthday ballons Lindsey had brought as possible props. She sent them home with us and I caught the boy biting into one two days later. *shaking head* But wait, we were talking about his good behavior...


















That smile. Gets me every time. I do believe his father's smile has the same effect. *sigh* Yep, I'm out-numbered. (And lovin' it.)

See? Those wide eyes, just bursting with curiousity and innocence. Wish I could bottle it. Stop time. Keep him on my hip and rock him to sleep every night. I'm sure he'll start protesting one of these days, I just hope not before junior high. ;)

So these are just sneak peeks. We're dying to see the rest.

Be back soon. Until then. xo

An Entire Year, Gone

Where has the time gone? I promised myself I would blog about life with baby and I have failed. Though in my writing's absence there is a heart full, a cup runneth over, an entire year of joy, experience, love and occasionally, chaos.

It's not too late to start, this I tell myself when I feel the guilt creeping in. It's not.

I am a different woman now. Not better or worse. Just... different. Life has a way of hardening us in certain areas, smoothing us in others. I have definitely been subject to both. And I like who I am... as a wife, an artist, and best of all, a mommy.

He is the best part of me. Of us.















He is gentle. Running up to me after long concentration on a new toy, patting my face and climbing into my lap with a big grin when he remembers I'm sitting there watching.

He is passionate. Points with gusto at what he wants and throws his body when we don't understand. (We are getting better at knowing though!)

He is hilarious. Peeking around the corner to give Mommy one of his cute faces. Mimicking Daddy. Dancing to his cartoons, our singing and even thunder. Flirting with cashiers, waitresses, and random strangers in grocery lines.

He is happy. Always smiling. Always laughing. At play. Before naps. In the bath. Before nigh-night. Hugging and giving kisses freely, especially in the mornings during snuggle time. I'd like to believe it's partly because of us, who we are to him: his father and I. That makes my heart sing.

And this joy of ours, he's already one. One! I just had him, didn't I? But, it can be re-worded to lessen the blow of an entire year, gone. Only one year old. Only one year passed. Just one year together.

We have so much more. <3

Trunk Show Shopping Guide

TRUNK SHOW DATE: MARCH 15th!!

Hi ladies,

For those of you that are new to shopping in a Jillry Online Trunk Show, here's a run-down of what to expect:

~ Loads of new jewelry will be posted throughout the day on Tuesday, March 15th in a photo folder labeled TRUNK SHOW. If you see a piece of jewelry that you would like to purchase, simply leave a comment under the photo to claim it as yours. "Mine", "I want this", "for me please" - anything of the sort will do. First come, first served, so the person who comments first receives the item.

~ Sounds easy right? You only need one ability to shop the show: speed. Yes, you heard me. I lovingly call my Jillry fans that shop my Trunk Shows "vultures". So if you see something you want, comment to claim before its gone. I will have duplicates of some items and if you see something you like and missed out on it, simply ask if I can make or order another of the piece. Never hurts to ask!

~ ATTENTION: All jewelry photos will have details of the piece underneath. Facebook has a delay so please be patient, the details will show.

~ At the end of the day on Tuesday, the Trunk Show will officially end. When you are ready to check out, simply post a comment to the Jillry Fan Page wall with your email address. Feel free to comment to check out anytime before the show's end if you would like to beat the rush. I send invoices in order of comments received.

~ Payment: I accept Paypal. Once you a ready to check out, I will send an invoice to your email address. If you do not have a Paypal account you can still pay your invoice with a debit or credit card. This is a safe and secure process that I have been using for 10+ years. PLEASE NOTE: Payment must be received within 48 hours of invoice. If payment is not received, your items will be relisted.

~ Shipping: Shipping starts at $2.25 and rarely do I ship a package over $3. Packages are priced by weight and shipped via First Class USPS. These shows can get really big and out of hand and its just little ole me running the business. I'm the jewelry designer, photographer, photo editor, communications and packing department. Add a sweet baby boy at home with me on top of that. :) That said, please allow 2-3 days after payment is made for your order to be processed and shipped. However, the longer you wait to check out the further along in the line you'll be and it may take up to 4 days before your order is shipped. Purchases are shipped in the order in which they are paid for. Thank you in advance for your patience! xo

~ Please be fair. If you do not plan to pay for the items you comment on, do not comment. Not only does this throw my inventory log off, it takes that item away from a fan who really wanted it in their jewelry box.

~NEW: Facebook has privacy features that allow members to hide all feed from others, for example, they may comment on a photo but you won't see their comment due to the level of privacy they have set on there account. That said, in some cases it may appear that you won an item you commented on and there could be a hidden commenter just before yours that won it. This doesn't happen often, but I had problems last show with it and wanted to give everyone a heads up. Thanks!

Questions? Just ask! Look, I have to be a stickler on payment policies, fairness and such but please know that these shows are all about having fun. I'm a friendly jewelry addict turned designer from the south that loves getting to know her fans. I've made some of the best girlfriends through these shows. Without my fans I wouldn't be able to do what I love for a living and believe me, I'm aware of that! So please, don't think I'm a stuffy business woman - consider me just another jewelry lover like yourself. And, thank you. :)

****I throw these shows once a month and give plenty of notice before. I will also give everyone a heads up 10 - 20 minutes or so before posting jewelry so everyone can be ready to comment.***

Love and hugs,

xo Jill Corkern
Creator of Jillry

Finding my balance

It's 8:35 a.m. My sweet 6 month old bebe boy has gone down for his morning nap and I'm up, perky and feeling bright. Which would not have been the case last month with the night I had last night.

Midnight: Beau wakes up screaming, not crying, but screaming in his crib. I stumble, clouded in a daze to take care of him. PapaBear follows. A bottle and an hour of rocking/soothing/shushing later, he's finally sleeping soundly. This morning I vaguely remember Baber patting me on the back while I leaked a few tears of hurt and frustration. Last month I would have crawled back in bed during his morning nap because of last night, but not today. Because today, I have my balance.

Though it has taken 6 months, I do believe its here to stay. This balance, that is. There are books about pregnancy, nursing, raising baby, sleep methods. And I have them all. But the one book I could have used was one on how to balance life with baby at home and run a business full time. That book could have really saved me some heartache.

However, I know in my heart that this is the best way to have found it. Not by a book, on my own through trial(s) and (many) error(s). Sure, it took 6 months but I am stronger now. I am wiser now. Focused. Determined. Rested. I have been through the tough nights and slammed days, juggling pages of custom orders, trunk shows, local events all while trying my damnedest to be the best mommy to this precious baby boy of mine. Learning his needs, his wants, how to water him and grow him. I'm glad I went through the battle or else I wouldn't appreciate how far we've come, how much we've grown. How beautiful my little family is.

Last month I shut down. I told my loving, supportive husband "I can't do this anymore." I re-evaluated my life. I sat myself down on the outside and looked in: how was my family benefiting from a stressed out, exhausted wife and mother? Why would my husband *want* to come home to a frazzled wife? Why *wouldn't* Beau be a little fussy if his mommy was obviously unhappy? It occured to me that if I break, the rest of my family is going to be hugely affected by it.

So as some of you made have read, I put Jillry on part time. I'm working on cleaning and organizing my craft room and making it my Inspiration Room again. I'm going back to my true love of hand-crafting jewelry. When Beau naps, I work. I fix my hair and put on make up. (It feels good to feel pretty again.) I clean the lovely home we work so hard for. I prepare meals, grocery lists, do laundry. When Beau is up, I am not allowed to even *think* about work. Our time is our time, just mother and son. There is no room in my heart for anything else during those hours.

I am taking better care of myself now. Sure, I still take army showers but I recognize when I need a break and I ASK for it. And I know that my husband is crazy supportive and a wonderful father, but for some reason I felt like I didn't deserve to say MY TURN. I need this. Its amazing how much you can change mentally when you decide that you are NOT last on the totem pole. That really, there is no totem pole. We, as mothers, create this imaginery thing and hang onto it. Yes, our children and husbands andeveryoneelseontheplanet tend to come before us with their wants and needs, but in the end - say it with me? - IF MOMMA AIN'T HAPPY, NOBODY IS HAPPY.

Did you giggle? Good.

Simplicity used to be my favorite word. Now, it is Balance.

The point of this post? *sigh* I missed writing so much. As I am sitting here in my pajamas, messy hair (but with a face of make up!) and to-do list in front of me, I am tingling. I am happy. I know my husband will read this and think "She's back" and damn it, just saying that brought tears to my eyes. I'm sure he misses the inspired side of me. The side of me that loves to sing my love for him from the roof tops.... I'm sorry Baber. I promise to do better. (I love you. FRANKS AND BEANS!)

Back to "the point" - I hope that another stay at home business mommy (or ANY working mommy!!) is reading this and finds comfort in it, hope even! And I hope she realizes that she CAN be everything she wants to be but that she just needs to find her balance. Its out there. I promise.

Balance. Maybe I finally found what my tattoo should be? Nah.... ;)

Trunk Show Shopping Guide

TRUNK SHOW DATE: FEBRUARY 1ST!

Hi ladies,

For those of you that are new to shopping in a Jillry Online Trunk Show, here's a run-down of what to expect:

~ Loads of new jewelry will be posted throughout the day on Tuesday, February 1st starting around 9am in a photo folder labeled TRUNK SHOW. If you see a piece of jewelry that you would like to purchase, simply leave a comment under the photo to claim it as yours. "Mine", "I want this", "for me please" - anything of the sort will do. First come, first served, so the person who comments first receives the item.

~ Sounds easy right? You only need one ability to shop the show: speed. Yes, you heard me. I lovingly call my Jillry fans that shop my Trunk Shows "vultures". So if you see something you want, comment to claim before its gone. I will have duplicates of some items and if you see something you like and missed out on it, simply ask if I can make or order another of the piece. Never hurts to ask!

~ ATTENTION: All jewelry photos will have details of the piece underneath. Facebook has a delay so please be patient, the details will show.

~ At the end of the day on Tuesday, the Trunk Show will officially end. When you are ready to check out, simply post a comment to the Jillry Fan Page wall with your email address. Feel free to comment to check out anytime before the show's end if you would like to beat the rush. I send invoices in order of comments received.

~ Payment: I accept Paypal. Once you a ready to check out, I will send an invoice to your email address. If you do not have a Paypal account you can still pay your invoice with a debit or credit card. This is a safe and secure process that I have been using for 10+ years. PLEASE NOTE: Payment must be received within 48 hours of invoice. If payment is not received, your items will be relisted.

~ Shipping: Shipping starts at $2.25 and rarely do I ship a package over $3. Packages are priced by weight and shipped via First Class USPS. These shows can get really big and out of hand and its just little ole me running the business. I'm the jewelry designer, photographer, photo editor, communications and packing department. Add a sweet baby boy at home with me on top of that. :) That said, please allow 2-3 days after payment is made for your order to be processed and shipped. However, the longer you wait to check out the further along in the line you'll be and it may take up to 4 days before your order is shipped. Purchases are shipped in the order in which they are paid for. Thank you in advance for your patience! xo

~ Please be fair. If you do not plan to pay for the items you comment on, do not comment. Not only does this throw my inventory log off, it takes that item away from a fan who really wanted it in their jewelry box.

Questions? Just ask! Look, I have to be a stickler on payment policies, fairness and such but please know that these shows are all about having fun. I'm a friendly jewelry addict turned designer from the south that loves getting to know her fans. I've made some of the best girlfriends through these shows. Without my fans I wouldn't be able to do what I love for a living and believe me, I'm aware of that! So please, don't think I'm a stuffy business woman - consider me just another jewelry lover like yourself. And, thank you. :)

****I throw these shows once a month and give plenty of notice before. I will also give everyone a heads up 10 - 20 minutes or so before posting jewelry so everyone can be ready to comment.***

Love and hugs,

xo Jill Corkern
Creator of Jillry

Savory Crockpot Chicken, Spinach & Mushrooms

Just made this one up walking through the aisles of the grocery, thank goodness it turned out the way I expected. This was an attempt at a healthy crockpot dish and as you can see by the ingredients, its waistline-friendly! Enjoy. :)

Ingredients:

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 packets McCormick Garlic, Wine & Herb Seasoning packets (the black packet with green label, near the other seasoning packets like chili, taco & spaghetti.)
1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup
1 can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
1 can water
1 box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed free of water
1 carton sliced button mushrooms
1 yellow onion cut into bit size pieces


Directions:

Place all ingredients except chicken in crockpot and stir to mix well. Place chicken on top of mixture, spooning some of the mixture over the chicken. Cook on low for 8 hours. So tender and savory!

Recipe submitted by me, Jill Corkern. :)

Fish Tacos with Spicy Sour Cream Sauce & Black Bean Relish

This is a recipe that was inspired by the fish taco dish at Lulu's in Gulfport. It was the first time I had fish tacos and immediately fell in love. Can you tell I'm passionate about this? I AM. Here's my recipe, hope you enjoy!

SERVES 4-6 tacos.

Ingredients for tacos:

3 large (or 4 small) tilapia fillets
1 packet favorite taco seasoning
butter (I use fat free Parkay in the spray bottle)
shredded cheese (as much as you'd like, again I use fat free)
shredded lettuce
soft tortillas

Ingredients for Black Bean Relish:

1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
sprinkle of salt


Ingredients for Spicy Sour Cream Sauce:

1 cup sour cream (I use light)
1 packet favorite taco seasoning
1/4 cup salsa
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
splash Louisiana hot sauce
splash jalapeno juice from the jar OPTIONAL
pinch of kosher salt (you can use regular)

Directions:

Pan-frying the fish doesn't take but about five minutes, so I suggest preparing your taco station first.

Chop the lettuce into shredded pieces. Then toss the ingredients for the Black Bean Relish together in a bowl. I always make the relish topping in a tupperware container so I don't have to clean an extra bowl.

Mix all the ingredients for the Spicy Sour Cream Sauce together (again, good idea to use a tupperware bowl), eyeballing the amount of taco seasoning added. Remember: you can always add but you can't take away, so taste-test to your liking. I like mine with a good spicy bite to it.

Turn non-stick pan (or sprayed regular pan) on medium heat and melt a little butter in it. Season both sides of fish fillets with taco seasoning and place in pan when its hot. After about two minutes flip the fish and cook on the other side. The fish is done when it flakes as you press your spatula into it. When it does this, break the fish into pieces with the spatula like you would ground meat, creating chunky bits. Add a little butter and seasoning to it at this point (again, another eyeball & taste test job.)

Turn off heat and start building your tacos. I do it in this order:


Place warm tortilla (microwave is fine) on plate and top with shredded cheese. Top with hot fish to melt the cheese a bit. Next, top with a healthy dollop of the Spicy Sour Cream Sauce and then a spoonful of your Black Bean Relish. Last top with as much lettuce as you'd like.

Enjoy!

Recipe created by me, Jill Corkern. :)

Crockpot Slow Simmering BBQ Sandwiches

Image from sungkang.com

Mmmm this recipe has my mouth watering! I think its time to go shopping... :)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
1 3lb beef brisket (we've used a variety of sizes close to this size)
3 tbs vinegar (I use apple cider vinegar)
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp ground cumin OR chili powder
3 cups BBQ sauce of your choice (I like KC masterpiece!)
12 to 16 Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns

dill pickle slices and red onion slices optional

Directions:

Trim fat from brisket
Cut brisket if necessary to fit into 3 1/2-4 quart crock pot
Add water vinegar worcestershire sauce and cumin or chili powder
Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 hours or on high heat for 4-5 (I always cook on low)
About an hour before serving remove the meat from cooker.
Discard cooking liquid
Use two forks to shred meat and return to the cooker
Stir in BBQ sauce cover and cook on high for 30-45mins until heated thoroughly.
Serve on bun of choice makes 12-16 sandwiches!

Submitted by Teri Erickson.

Crockpot Beans & Andouille Sausage

Image from pbs.org

If you would like to submit a recipe to share here on Jillry's personal blog, simply email me at JillryLove@gmail.com with your recipe and name for credit. Thanks!

Ingredients:

1 package Johnsonville Andouille Sausage (Too many people can't get the authentic stuff. You can also substitute kielbasa if the spicy stuff is too much for you.)
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans diced tomatoes OR 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 can diced tomatoes with green chile.

Directions:

1. Dice up the sausage.
2. Dump the meat, beans, and tomatoes into the crock pot.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6.
4. Serve over rice and with a slice of cornbread.

Couldn't be easier! If you use the andouille sausage, you will not want for any extra spices and seasonings. Promise!

Submitted by Amy.

Easy Crockpot Chicken by Kate

This recipe is one I've already put in my "recipe regulars" book. A great quick chicken fix to use all week!

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast
1 can of Rotel, loosely drained
1 can of mexican corn (or regular corn), also loosely drained
1 can of blackbeans, loosely drained

Directions:

Cook on low all day!

Shred and use for tacos, taco salad, or put it on a baked potato.

Submitted by Kate Szumski.

Crockpot Chipotle Chicken

Sadly, I did not get a photo worthy of posting for this delicious chicken dish I created. But I promise you its super tasty with a little bit of kick. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3-4 chicken breasts
1 can green chilis
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce**
1 tsp adobo sauce
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 cup salsa

**You can find green chili and the chipotles in adobo sauce in the mexican food aisle where you get your taco ingredients.

Directions:

Place the chipotle pepper, onions and salsa in a food processor and chop/blend for about ten seconds. Next, place everything on the ingredient list in the pot and turn on low for 6 hours. Take the chicken out and shred or cut into pieces. We used the chicken in a taco salad and it was DELICIOUS!

Save the juices that the chicken cooked in and you can use it for another dish later in the week. I'll post the dish I make later with it which includes ground meat, rice, corn, black beans & cheese!

Recipe created and submitted by me, Jill Corkern.

Crockpot Vegetable Stew

Image from recipebridge.com

If you would like to share a loved crockpot recipe of yours for our Christmas Crockpot Share, please send to JillryLove@gmail.com with your name for credit. Thank you!

Ingredients:

1 pack of stew meat
1 can of corn
2 cans of green beans
1 can of tomato sauce
1 can of rotel tomatoes
1 bag of frozen baby lima beans
2 cans of chicken broth
3-4 potatoes cubed

Directions:

In a large crock pot, put stew meat, vegetables and chicken borth in crock pot. Season with onion flakes, onion powder and garlice powder.

Cook on low 6-8 hours. Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Kelli Campo LaCroix.

Crockpot Slow Beef Stroganoff

Makes: 6 servings Ready in 4½ hours

Ingredients:

2 lb. boneless beef chuck steaks cut into one-inch pieces
1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
10 oz. Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4 tbsp.) envelope Lipton beefy onion soup mix
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves or 1 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) container light sour cream
8 oz. your choice of pasta or egg noodles

Directions:

In slow cooker, toss beef with the flour. Stir in remaining ingredients except the sour cream. Cook covered on “low” 8 to 10 hours or “high” 4 to 6 hours until meat is tender. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions (I always cook mine in chicken broth). Stir in sour cream and noodles. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Submitted by Phyllis Adelle Sherer

Crockpot Maple Pecan Oatmeal

Image from seasonalgourmet.ca

Ingredients:

Serves 8

3 cups of milk
3 cups of water
4 gala apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups uncooked steel cut oats
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1/2 cup maple syrup
Pecans (or nut of choice) toasted and chopped

Directions:

1. Bring milk and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
2. Coat slow cooker with cooking spray and then place hot milk mixture, apples, and next five ingredients in cooker. Cover and cook on low 7 hours or until tender.
3. Ladle oatmeal into individual bowls; top with maple syrup add nuts. (I added a little extra milk to moistened the cereal, up to you)

Submitted by Amanda Joy Henninger

Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings

Image from Recipematcher.com

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons butter
2 small cans cream of chicken soup
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 can chicken broth
water
1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (about 10 ounces)

Directions:

1. Cut chicken breast into bit sized pieces and set aside.

2. In a slightly greased crock pot or slow cooker, add ingredients consisting of chopped chicken, butter, cream of chicken soup and onion. Next pour chicken broth and water into crock pot to cover the ingredients. Cover the crockpot and cook 5 hours on low heat.

3. To make dumplings, just roll your refrigerator biscuit dough out into small pancake sizes and cut into strips. Add dumplings to your crock pot, stir in well, turn heat to high and cook for an additional hour or until dumplings are tender and ready to eat.

Recipe submitted by Laura Barton Ziegler

Crockpot Steak & Gravy Recipe

Image from Foodnetwork.com

Hi and welcome to the second day of the Christmas Crockpot Recipe Share! If you would like to share a loved recipe of yours, please send to JillryLove@gmail.com with your name for credit. Thank you!


Ingredients:

2 pounds of round steak, cut in small strips
1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper to taste stirred in flour
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced into rings
1 1/2 cups beef broth

Directions:

1. Place the flour/salt and pepper mixture in a large ziploc bag.
2. Put steak strips in the bag and shake to coat them with the flour mixture.
3. Brown the steak in the oil in a large skillet.
4. Place browned meat in the crock pot and place sliced onions and bell pepper on top of the meat.
5. Deglaze the skillet with the beef broth. (add a little red wine if you like)
6. Pour the liquid over the meat and vegetables and cook on high for 3 hours and on low for a couple more hours or until it's time for supper.

Make a pan of cornbread and some rice and you will have a hearty supper! Even in retirement, I love the crock pot. I put something in early in the morning and then spend my day having fun.

Recipe submitted by Dot Dickinson

Crockpot Corn Chowder Recipe

Image from Cooking.com


Hi and welcome to the first day of the Christmas Crockpot Recipe Share! If you would like to share a loved recipe of yours, please send to JillryLove@gmail.com with your name for credit. Thank you!


Ingredients:

2 cans of sweet corn
2 cans of cream corn
2 cans of evaporated milk
Bag of frozen Oreida shredded home fries
1/4 cup of chopped onions
1 package of pre cooked bacon crumbled
salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce to taste :)

Place all ingredients in crock pot and mix well. Cook for a few hours on high or cook all day on low.

Recipe submitted by Marianne McCarthy

Chicken Stew Recipe

After receiving a recipe for chicken stew from a friend (Hi Tiffany!) that called for a homemade roux - my worst enemy - I decided to create my own recipe. This one calls for a lot of ready made items that can help you make this slow cooked oldie a fast and easy goodie.














Ingredients

1 rotissere chicken - meat pulled off bone
2 packets of Louisiana Cajun brown gravy mix
1 32 oz carton chicken broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 soup cans full of water
1 8oz can diced stewed tomatoes (or something of the like, even rotel will do)
1 bag frozen seasoning mix (with the onions, bell pepper, celery)
salt & garlic powder
1 palm full of dried parsley
1 tbsp canola or vegetable oil

Heat oil in your dutch oven or large pot. Saute frozen seasoning mix until onions get brown on edges. Toss in the chicken and can of tomatoes, mix well. Next add the chicken broth and 2 packets of cajun gravy mix and bring to an easy boil.

In a separate bowl, mix the two cans of soup and two cans of water. Once the mixture in the pot starts to thicken up, add the soup mixture and stir all ingredients in pot well. At this point take a spoon to taste whether or not you would like to add salt. Add the dried parsley and a light layer of garlic powder to the stew and stir well.

Turn the pot on low and let simmer. In the meantime, get yourself a pot of rice going and by the time its done, your chicken stew will be too!

Way too easy, right? It really is... and its delicious! Enjoy. :)