Italian Chicken and Peppers

Hi ya! The next few weeks will be a busy time for me. But a fun time. I am playing music up at my Church, St. Ambrose, as I did yesterday for the rest of the week and next week as well.

The people I play for are so grateful and happy. So far, no one has thrown any tomatoes at me. But I guess they wouldn't do that in church so I am safe. HA!

I play the old Italian Hymns and the Ave Maria. I also do Oh Sole Mio and other Italian Songs better known to the groups. Yesterday, I received some letters from the kids at a school I played for several weeks ago. That really made me feel good.

Mom is doing good and Ziggy is having 2 meals a day now and is as happy as a pig.

This ezine is posted in my Blog at http://www.kietosdaily.blogspot.com/ . Be sure to stop by and read the comments or leave one of your own,

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The Recipe

How about a Low Carb Italian Dinner today? It's oh so good and no one will know it only has 9g's of Carbohydrates. Let's do it!

Italian Chicken and Peppers (206 Calories/9g Carbohydrates)

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 half breasts)
3/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey

Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle on both sides with Italian seasoning and pepper.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center. Remove to serving dish and keep warm. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet. Add red and green bell peppers and garlic powder. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, or until bell peppers are tender. Spoon over chicken. Add vinegar and honey to skillet. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Spoon over chicken and bell peppers.

Buon appetito!
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American Idol

It was Mariah Carey night and I thought they all did a great job with what they had to work with. Read more here. http://www.kieto.com/idol/

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Rescu-Pup Corner

Learn and Laugh with Rescu-Pup

To all our dear friends and supporters of Kieto's Recipes and Super Attitude About Life-- Here in our Family News corner, I think I should explain about my name, "Rescu-Pup."

Be the smartest kid in your class by telling them that the word "rescue" comes from the word rescowen in Middle English (ME.), meaning to drive away danger. And what is Middle English?

Well, I think it means a kind of "half-baked" English that people spoke long ago... What does your pal R. Pup know about baked? I got to say-- nothing!! Anything baked I got to ask Kieto-- he's the boss!

Moving on to something I know more about-- how I got my name...I never knew my family... all I remember is being a homeless puppy on the streets-- I really wished someone would come to r_____ me. (Can you fill in the word? It means to drive away danger...)

For homeless dogs, the best place to get food was at the trash can outside the Sorrento Delly... Someone very kind was leaving lots of extra meatballs in the trash bags... Just between you and me, I think Kieto was working there part time... We dogs believed that Kieto was "the Angel of the Alley."

Then one day it happened... I was r____d and ended up at a shelter for homeless animals! Then two nice people took me home! It's like heaven for this puppy... except sometimes I miss those Italian meatballs!

I'm proud you're my friend, Rescu-Pup

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Our Friends

Please let Marian know that I went through radiation treatment 2-1/2 years ago. It wasn't painful, and it really wasn't hard. I did have to go every weekday for 40 treatments, but the cancer was in my vocal chords and I well remember the face mask. Tell her to buck up. It worked for me. Laine

Thanks for the low carb recipe, gonna make it tonight. Can you pass along a little message to Marion for me. I went through Radiation three years ago, a lot of time and work went into those treatments, the doctors and nurses couldn't have been nicer and really, there is nothing to fear, it does not hurt, you can not feel a thing. Every one was so nice and kind, one of my friends even sent me a scrub that snapped up the front so I could wear it to radiation instead of the silly gowns they make you wear. Be brave, things will get better. I believe your attitude is what usually gets you through a tough situation. Will put you in our prayer circle. Jessie

Take care Marion and you are always in our prayers. Kieto and Nina

Hello Keith,Thank you and Mom for your nice emails. Also Thanks to all who are so kind with good wishes and uplifting words. Especially ,to Jessie who sent words of encouragement,since she had radiation. Also to Laine, who had radiation-face mask and all-and I have neck and throat and voice box is paralyzed. Feel better about tomorrow after hearing from Jessie and Laine. I am Blessed with friends who help me so much. I hope you will stay"free" for many years. Keep in touch. Love to all, Marion Hi Mom, I cleaned 2 closets last week. Keep feeling better. Love, Marion

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See ya Friday with some funny jokes to start your weekend with a smile.