SARAH

Sarah is my niece.
She will be graduating from OSU this spring then in September she will moving to Magden Switzerland for eleven months to be an au pair for a family there. She wanted to take a break for a year before settling into a teaching position which more than likely will be in Europe.
This is one adventurous young woman. She has been involved with Camp Adventure during her college experience and has been teaching summers in European countries. Already she has seen much of Europe and her life is truly just beginning. 
So I raise my wine glass to you Sarah.  I know the obstacles you have faced and nothing has been without hard work and fortitude as you do not come from a family with means. But your parents have given you as much financial support as they could mster and have been supportive in every way.
 I for one am so happy for you and all that life will bring you as you always seek the road less traveled.


Well now back to my own reality. My traveled roads are quite boring at times up River Road and back. 
I ran a few errands this morning actually buzzed around to a half dozen places quite quickly and got much accomplished.
It is another stellar day here. I am loving this weather.


Tonight in Zo'z Kitchen I am making schnitzel with chicken breasts. So nice crispy thin chicken pieces breaded and fried in hot oil. I will serve with chicken mustard gravy, creamed corn and baked potatoes. A old style meal but easy on the tummy after two nights of lasagna with it's red rich sauce we need a change. The pieces if schnitzel that are left over make the best sandwiches.
here is the recipe for the chicken schnitzel.


flour for dredging
kosher salt  black pepper
2 eggs
1 tbsp. heavy cream
Italian bread crumbs
two boneless chicken breast cut into four pieces and pounded thin between wax paper.
canola oil for deep frying 
3 tbsp. unsalted butter


Salt and pepper chicken to taste and then dredge chicken pieces in flour, shake then dunk into beaten eggs and cream, then press into the bread crumbs coating well shake off any loose crumbs and set aside on plate and repeat with the rest of the chicken
Add the oil to a deep skillet(cast iron is best) and using a fat fry thermometer heat to 350 degree's then add the butter and bring the temp back to 350. Lay the pieces in the skillet and carefully spoon the hot oil over the chicken until the breading puffs and the chicken turns golden brown. Turn and repeat procedure until lightly browned. Remove to paper towel lined plate and cover lightly with foil while you do the remainder.
That is it. Enjoy.


Hubby will be late tonight so we will be eating late. This cannot be helped however as he is on a time schedule corresponding to his clients wishes. So be it.
Well I am going to close for now and think of Sarah and her adventures while I clean the bathrooms.........oh yeah.
Later.