Humans are supposed to be the most evolved species on earth.  So why are we so dumb most of the time?  As a whole we are the only species who thrives on doing harm to ourselves.  We commit murder, rape, incest, drink, smoke, do drugs and a number of other things that threatens our survival.   Momma Said, “If we are so evolved, why are we still dumber than a box of rocks?”

I do not get the significance of doing drugs or drinking when you finally come down from the “High” and feel like you have been run over by a truck.  Why do people continually do this to themselves?  I am not a saint and I know what a hangover feels like.  So why continually do this to yourself over and over again.

You can’t even say that society has gone to the dogs because dogs are smart enough to survive without the help of drugs and alcohol.  I heard on the news today that scientists have discovered a planet similar to earth and it is something like 11 light years away from us.  That is trillions of miles away and that may be the only thing that saves the planet from us destroying it.  Momma Said, “Wake up people and smell the roses (before they are all gone!)”

When dinosaurs roamed the earth the only thing that destroyed them was a natural disaster.  We, as humans, have become that disaster and we will end the earth as we know it.  We have no place else to go so we need to start taking better care of ourselves and humanity as a whole.  As the Bible says, “The meek shall inherit the earth.”  So maybe we will kill ourselves out as a society and the animals will reign again.  Momma Said, “The more I am around people the more I like my dogs.”

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, Trimmed
• 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.

Optional: To thicken the sauce, collect the liquid from the slow cooker and transfer to a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil.

To make a slurry, combine 3 Tablespoons of cornstarch with ½ cup of COLD water. Whisk the slurry together and add to the sauce. Stir well and cook until it thickens. Pour over the chicken and veggies in the slow cooker to keep warm until ready to eat!