Submission Ideas and My First Video!

Many people have told me that they would like some direction in what kind of memories to submit. We have decided to break the chapters down into positive things that happen when one is grieving. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross has created the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. They are stages that we all go through but they are so heavy. I have learned that while grieving is an intense subject, I feel that it can also have a positive effect on our lives. Send in your favorite bittersweet memories regarding family traditions and rituals, nurturing and comforting oneself along with others. If you have any questions or need help writing, please email me at emily@bittersweet-memories.com.

ALSO, my first video promoting the book is finally up for everyone to view!!! Please go to www.glossedandfound.com, click Chicago, then click on the video. Graham Kostic did a fantastic job of editing the video and getting the point across that we need submissions. So, get writing people!! :)

Glossed and Found

Graham Kostic from Glossed and Found is absolutely amazing! Today, he came over to my house and we shot a video cooking segment! It was my first time doing a live interview and it went great. I was so nervous that I was literally shaking. He was so calming and fun to work with that he made me forget we were even on camera!
I decided to make something that would be fun to make and look pretty on TV. I will keep you posted on when the video is up on the internet!

Here is the recipe:
Breaded Chicken Breast in Garlic Wine Tomato Sauce
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Egg beaten
Bread Crumbs
Oil for frying
1 Cup White Cooking Wine
1 Cup Water
2 Large Tomatoes - chopped
1 Garlic Clove, crushed and chopped
1 Cup Chicken Broth
Several Sprigs of Fresh Parsley chopped
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Coat chicken with egg and then the bread crumbs. Heat oil in frying pan. Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove chicken from pan. Pour water and wine into pan and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, garlic, broth, parsley, salt and pepper. Return chicken to sauce pan. Simmer until tender, about one hour.
Serve with rice or pasta and enjoy!