I've been wanting to do this for weeks. For our anniversary/birthdays my parents got us a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer (we love it). We added on the meat grinder and sausage stuffer attachment. You know how I am. I love to experiment with new foods. So here it is. This is homemade apple cinnamon chicken sausage. Here's how I made it:
2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast / 1lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
-I ground it at home (run through the grinder twice), you can buy it pre-ground at the store
1 Fuji or Honeycrisp Apple (grated with peel - the peel keeps the fiber and adds color)
1 Small Sweet Onion (finely diced)
I don't remember all the measurements, but the spices I used were:
-Cinnamon, Sage, Nutmeg, Thyme, Salt, Pepper
1 cup Apple Cider
Combine all the ingredients - its best to mix it by hand - then refrigerate for 2 hours minimum.
(I sauteed the onion in apple cider - let it cool - then add it to the mix)
That's it. You can then make them into patties if you don't have a way to stuff them.
I used collagen casing which is beef protein. It's cheap. You can buy it online. It lasts forever refrigerated. It's way less-gross than hog casing. It actually feels like paper - very thin paper. You can't even see it when you stuff it. After you stuff it just twist it into links, but be careful to not over fill the casing or it will burst during this part. You can cook immediately. It cooks up just like any sausage but it tastes like chicken. 
We had several people over for dinner and everyone liked it. Even Shana. Chicken sausage is the way to go. It's really healthy and tastes good and you can make any kind of sausage - just use ground chicken instead of pork. I'm going to try turkey next.
Be back Sunday.
So last night I felt like I was in detox. I turned on the TV and there it was...the debate. However, instead of watching it, I turned off the TV...with Shana's help. She caught me a few times sneaking off to my computer where they were broadcasting it on Foxnews.com. But I felt that frustration again because they had a comment bar on the side of the screen where people were allowed to prove their idiocy. Then Will Farrell saved the day. Yes, Will Farrell. Bryan and Danielle let us borrow his best of SNL dvd. It was hilarious. So here's what I have to say to the debate...we all just need MORE COWBELL!!
You need to go see this hilarious SNL Video that never made it to air. I wonder why? It's slightly political, but more about the bailout. Copyright something-or-other may cause them to remove it so watch it fast!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK9dt0yqpIk
Thanks to George for making me aware of this.
All you sports fans out there, especially you men who do all this fantasy team stuff. I have a delema. I am pretty sure I know what my team response it going to be, but seriously put yourself in my shoes. I was playing pigskin pickem with my team and was doing really well I might add, especialy for a girl. I was tied for 2nd place and all the men were at the bottom of the rankings. Well, this week I totally forgot to do my picks, super stinks man. So, obviously I got no points and that put me in last place. stinks stinks stinks. Part of me says forget it I quit, but part of me wants to try and come from behind again to do well, but there is also a chance that I can never recover. I have a mentioned this really stinks. I started out with a lot of trash talk, and now have to eat some humble pie because I am last. I really want to quit. What do you think you would do in this situation. Seriously, what do you think YOU would do.
Ok I have been tagged by Marcy.
1. Where is your cell phone?
next to me
2. Where is your significant other?
work
3. Your hair color?
from a box
4. Your mother?
in florida
5. Your father?
my real one - have no clue
6. Your favorite thing?
Josh
7. Your dream last night?
if I told you I would have to kill you
8. Your dream/goal?
Mom
9. The room you're in?
office
10. Your hobby?
saving money
11. Your fear?
being alone
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?
with my family
13. Where were you last night?
babysitting for the wheelers, they rock
14. What you're not?
a runner
15. One of your wish-list items?
clothes, and new phone (o wait you said one, o well)
16. Where you grew up?
Florida
17. The last thing you did?
checked my blog
18. What are you wearing?
cute madras plaid skirt with red slip-ons
19. Your TV?
not on
20. Your pet?
in their kennels, so sad
21. Your computer?
portable
22. Your mood?
good
23. Missing someone?
Josh
24. Your car?
CRV
25. Something you're not wearing?
earrings
26. Favorite store?
garage sales and Shelly's closeline (ATL)
27. Your summer?
swimming
28. Love someone?
madly
29. Your favorite color?
red
30. When is the last time you laughed?
last night
31. Last time you cried?
almost this morning
I am not going to tag anybody. So sorry.
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI says the global financial crisis shows the futility of money and ambition Befnedict says that "now with the collapse of big banks we see that money disappears, is nothing and all these things that appear real are in fact of secondary importance." He urges those who build their lives "only on things that are visible, such as success, career, money" to keep that in mind. The pontiff was speaking Monday as he opened the works of a meeting of 253 bishops at the Vatican. Benedict says "the only solid reality is the word of God." Interesting.
This isn't political is it? I think the pope might have gotten this one right...
We finally sat down and made another video, and yes, I said we. Shana joins me on this one. I know its a little long, but a lot has happened since the last time we posted anything meaningful. Enjoy.
A few months ago I posted about being Rick-rolled. Remember that? This is way funnier. (thanks to George for posting this)
I found this video on YouTube. It's about the bailout. I think its worth your time to check it out.
