There’s No Need


There’s no need in trying to figure out someone else’s behavior. People are going to do what they do regardless. Some do strange and odd things for a reason. It could stem from trauma, a mental disorder, or a combination of things going on in their life that they can’t handle.

What part of that scenario is your responsibility? None. It’s not your job to try and figure them out or try and help someone change their behavior, because it’s just that, it’s their behavior, not yours.

Remember that your sanity is priority so set empathetic boundaries. Learn to disconnect and stop trying to fix someone who doesn’t want to fix themselves.

BBQ Chicken and Bacon Cauliflower Crust Pizza


Okay so when I get home from work I usually just wing it for whatever I am going to make for dinner. Tonight I had a hankering for grilled chicken bbq pizza. I have Celiacs Disease so I always opt for the cauliflower crust when I have pizza. Honestly, I like it better then regular crust. It’s whatever your preference. My kids would say, “yeah no.”

I never realized how much I love to cook. Especially when it’s not under pressure etc. I have been having fun with it so I am going to try and post more.

Here is the recipe. I take bits and pieces of other recipes and make it into my own. If you make it, let me know how it comes out.

BBQ Chicken and Bacon Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Ingredients:

  • 1 premade cauliflower crust (about 12 inches) Use the brand you like best
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (choose a low-sugar option for a healthier version) I use Sweet Baby Rays Sweet and Spicey
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (diced mine and cooked it in a fry pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded thick cutt mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (I sauted the onion first)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cauliflower crust package.
  2. Prepare the Crust: Place the premade cauliflower crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Cook to a golden brown
  3. Add BBQ Sauce: I like to spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the crust first.
  4. Add Toppings: Put shredded chicken and crumbled bacon over the BBQ sauce.
  5. Add Cheese and Onions: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and bacon, then add the thinly sliced red onion.
  6. Bake: Bake the pizza according to the instructions on the cauliflower crust package, usually around 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Finish: Remove the pizza from the oven and add seasoning of your choice. I used salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder
  8. Serve: Slice and serve hot. Serve ranch on the side for dipping.

Estimated Nutritional Content (Per Slice, 8 slices per pizza):

For the entire pizza:

  • Calories: 1280 kcal
  • Total Fat: 68g
  • Saturated Fat: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 320mg
  • Sodium: 3800mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8g
  • Sugars: 24g
  • Protein: 104g

Per slice (1/8th of the pizza):

  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Total Fat: 8.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 475mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 7.5g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 3g
  • Protein: 13g

Notes:

  • The nutritional content can vary based on the specific brands and types of ingredients used (especially the BBQ sauce and the cauliflower crust).
  • To reduce the sodium content, look for lower-sodium bacon and BBQ sauce.
  • The calorie and fat content can be adjusted by using less cheese or opting for a reduced-fat cheese.

Enjoy!!

Gluten intolerance is not a psychological issue


Again, why do we have put up with people’s lack of intelligence? There is a big wide world that we are connected to called the internet. Research has proven that gluten intolerance is a real thing. Why can’t people understand that? I get comments time and time again telling me that it’s in my head. Yeah tell my stomach that when it blows up to make me look like 9 months pregnant in 30 minutes.

I can tell you that stupidity is a psychological issue and people need to get help for it. Just read. Educate yourself on stuff before you open your mouth.

Sorry for the grouchy post but it’s like enough is enough.

This post isn’t just for the gluten intolerance rant. It is for all the stupid remarks that comes out of everyone’s mouth.

Okay, I am done. For now.

This isn’t what I imagined


This isn’t what I imagined at this stage of my life. I’m not saying I’m unhappy with my current non-relationship status (which is single) but I guess growing up Catholic and being surrounded by friends who traditionally got married at a young age, like myself, that life was going to play out that you’d be married forever and grow old together no matter what and that was. it.

Well, it didn’t end up that way. It very well could but who knows. Right now it’s slim to none and slim just left the building lol.

Anyway, this is for all the single people out there who are feeling hopeless, frustrated, confused, and sometimes relieved. We are single. Trying to date. Dating going nowhere. Starting dating and it turned into a dead end. Then I think to myself, crap, would I really want to go back to the way it was? Hell no. Is there someone out there who I am compatible with? Who the freak knows.

It is what it is and in the mean time you have to do what makes you happy.

Sooooo lol I started camping with my sister and bro-in-law a few years ago. This year I decided to get my own site. I thought my kids were coming with me but they bailed. Yup. That’s a teenager for ya.

That’s okay though. I want to give it a go setting up my site by myself and see how it goes. My sister will only be one site over so if I do run into any issues I can give them a holler. If this works out like I am hoping it does, I’ll go solo next time.

We are heading to Bowman Lake again. Love it. Beautiful campsites. Not too crowded and not far from home. About an hour and a half.

Oh and I am brining Jet man.

A couple of points I am trying to make in post is that there is an ass for every seat. Don’t give up but don’t stop living your life in the process.

I set up the tent in my living room to give it a test run and it took me literally 3 minutes. It’s an Ozark Trail Instant Cabin 6 person tent. It says that it takes 60 seconds to set up but being I am brand spanking new at this it took me 3 minutes which isn’t terrible. Packing it up, not so much. Ha. Good thing I wasn’t having a cocktail or it probably would have been on fire.

Jet Man.