For the next several days I will be posting about the World Congress of Families. This year it is being held in Sydney, Australia.  Remember how we helped to raise funds for Angela to attend? She is sending daily reports of the presentations, interviews she is able to have, and more. I am excited to share with you what she is experiencing. There are so many around the world - politicians, religious leaders, community organizers, trained professionals, and others - who are dedicated to defending the family. I will try to post each day's events in order so you are not reading them backwards as you scroll down. I have broken up Angela's summaries into several posts so it isn't overwhelming to see a HUGE post. Remember, if you have any questions you would like her to ask when she gives her interviews, leave them in the comments and I will pass them along to her.

Garden Chicken Dinner


Recipes that use the slow cooker (crockpot) are so nice for easy Sunday dinners. This one is a favorite. It truly is a one-pot meal. We serve it with fresh homemade bread.

Garden Chicken Dinner

4 carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 cups cut green beans (or 1 15-oz can)
4 skinless chicken breasts
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, fried and drained
5 regular potatoes, cut into big chunks
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper

Layer in slow cooker, in order, carrots, onion, celery, green beans, chicken, bacon, and potatoes. In a small bowl stir together the rest of the ingredients pour over potatoes. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender and chicken is done. Transfer chicken and vegetables to a platter. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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