Momma Said, “Our poor country is going to He** in a hand basket.”  The state of affairs in this country is making us the laughing stock of the world.  The safety of people at our airports is at an all time high.  If the air traffic controllers walk off the job what will happen then?  I know our borders need defending, but this is taking it just a bit too far.

We need security at the border but we are sacrificing it everywhere else, and then broadcasting it to the world for someone to take advantage of.  Another bombing occurred in Syria this past week killing American citizens and military personnel and what do we do? Broadcast all troop movements to the world for all to take a shot at.

We don’t have much conflict in the area of the country that I live in, but in the major cities of the US there is much unrest.  We have teachers striking, all the federal employees marching, children being kidnapped, I just don’t know how much more strife we can stand. Where did peace and harmony go?  Momma Said, “I miss it so much, it needs to show its face and make a stand.”

Thank God Jayme Closs outsmarted her kidnapper and made good on her escape.  I feel for her, losing both parents and being kidnapped.  I hope life holds good things for her from here on out.  She is a brave young woman and I hope she can come back from these adversities and make a good life for herself.  She deserves it.

  Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Ingredients

• 3-4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Season The Chicken With 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ Teaspoon Cayenne, Salt And Pepper To Taste.
• 16 Ounces Carrots, Peeled And Quartered
• 16 Ounces Baby Red Skin Potatoes, Halved
• 16 Ounces Green Beans
• 1 Large Onion, Diced
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

Honey Garlic Sauce Ingredients:

• ½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• ½ Cup Honey
• ¼ Cup Ketchup
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
• ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• Salt And Pepper To Taste

Slurry Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• ½ Cup Cold Water

Combine vegetables in a 16-quart slow cooker and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts into the slow cooker with the vegetables.

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, olive oil, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables.

Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Avoid opening the lid often, as this allows the steam to escape.

Optional: Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and broil for 3-4 minutes to develop a brown color. You may return the chicken to the slow cooker and keep warm until ready to serve