Zucchini Parmesan Chips

     We planted a few things at the beginning of summer not knowing if we would really be able to grow anything.  This is our first house.  First time planting things in the ground for us.  We got Zucchini, Mint, Oregano and Parsley!  Since we have all the rain this summer (seems like everyday) the Zucchini took off and it's insanely large!  I had an animal eating it at some point so I did battle with chicken wire for the first time... I hope to find a better solution next year because I am NOT working with that again!  Now that we are warding off the animals, we are finally getting to reap the benefits of our little, tiny garden!

  (This is how it started out, I do not have an updated photo but all those plants are much larger now- I should have placed the parsley further away from the Zucchini!  It's taking over.  The leaves are HUGE!)

OK- ANYWAYS!!! Enough rambles! We harvested our first Zucchini yesterday.  I went to the store and picked up a few items I needed to make the Zucchini Chips and made them today!  We used the Oregano, Parsley(for decoration) and of course our Zucchini! 

HERE WE GO!

You Will Need:

• Cooking Spray
• 1 Zucchini 
• canola oil
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
• 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
• Salt
• Pepper
• Parsley (for decoration)
• Oregano    

1. Preheat Oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and spray pan with your cooking spray.  

2.  Slice Zucchini about 1/4 inch thick and dice oregano: 

 3. 
      a. Cover bottom of bowl with canola oil 
      b. Place Oregano, 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese and 1/3 cup of Plain Bread Crumbs into a separate bowl with some salt and pepper for taste .  

 4.  Dip zucchini in canola oil to cover each slice and then into your mixture and lay them across the pan. 

 5.  Once oven is preheated, bake for 25 minutes.

 6. ENJOY!

I used some marinara sauce and then placed some parsley on the side for good looks!

Let me know if you guys try it out! SO GOOD!

What Makes Us Human - Vulnerable

vul·ner·a·ble

ˈvəln(ə)rəb(ə)l/

adjective

1. susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

   "we were in a vulnerable position"

   synonyms:

   helpless, defenseless, powerless, impotent, weak, susceptible "he was scared and vulnerable"

   • (of a person) in need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect.

     "employees must be better trained in how to deal with vulnerable young people"

   
   

     

      So- I really wanted the next photo in the series to be a happier one but it is the end of 

my "staycation" and we did a ton of work around the house and I have been feeling so 

happy about it...until today.  After realizing I had to go back to work tomorrow, I felt very sad, depressed and, well, vulnerable.  These are the things that make us human- these feelings- and sometimes it makes me realize there are some major things I need to change in my life.  Have any of you ever felt that you couldn't move on from something? How did you? If you are reading this, feel free to leave a comment below.  

     I feel overwhelmed with work, wedding planning, new house things, my to do lists and then spending time on hobbies, friend and family (the fun stuff).  I don't feel a balance and it makes me feel vulnerable and sometimes it's a little much.  I really hope you enjoy the new photo- It was fun to do on my last day off for a while. 

The paper airplanes signify all of those things in life headed for me or away from me.  The things I have to let go and the things that I have to let in.  If you are feeling at all this way -  It's totally okay! This is life and it's important to understand that EVERYTHING will not always be in a perfect balance.  Let it in and let it go!

Some other of my favorites from today:

Some behind the scenes photos:

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