Last week was the week of Thanksgiving in the United States. Americans across the land generally stop working and get together with friends and loved ones to give thanks. The year of 2016 has been a challenge, there have been some ups and there have been some downs. But, it has been a year of opening myself up and learning and receiving. This is the first year I haven’t actually had a “job”. But, still I worked.
It was a year of transition and education, resulting in reflection and meditation. We had to move my mother into memory care. As a result, we spent time cleaning out my mothers house. As many of you know, that can be a very emotional journey – with emotions ranging from highs and lows.
As I started going through my mothers recipes, I decided to cook her recipes one by one, document the results and make a page for each recipe. So, today I offer you the first recipe I cooked, Hawaiian Chicken. 
Yes, I could read this recipe, but I’m not sure everyone else could.
Here is a version for you to download and print to try out on your own, click here. Adjust the recipe to your taste, I use freshly squeezed pineapple juice and more garlic. And, yes, the 36 hours marinating works.
Next up – maybe her “Very Good Cornbread” of “Very Italian Chicken” (her names).
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I’ll close with a picture of mom with all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mom, Tyler, Mallory, Erin, Lexi, Braydon
Great picture! Thanks for the recipe. What a great idea!
What a brilliant idea, Vickie. I love it. The chicken looks delicious and sounds more than manageable. So the 36 hours works? Glad you said that, or I’d have suspected a typo. Looking forward to reading more of your mom’s recipes.
Yay Vickie! Good idea. I’m in.
this makes me keep up with my commitment – thank you!
I thought the same thing for 36 hours – I think you can give a few hours though! This was a family favorite for years – and easy to do!
What a fabulous idea and we all get to benefit from it. I too will have to give this one a try. Great photo of the family!
Your chicken looks yummy! Am excited to see more of your recipes, especially the cornbread one!
I LOVE Hawaiian chicken. Even more so I love the concept of sharing your family recipes!!! I’m so excited as you continue this journey!
thank you! cornbread is next!