Hurricane Pot Pie

 

I don’t need to tell anyone that NY and NJ got pumbled by Hurricane Sandy this past week.  Thankfully we never lost power, but we were without cable and internet for about a week.  It just came back on, hence time to post!

 I worked from home as best I could Mon/Tues/Wed and then Thursday I went into work even though there was no power or water.   : (   So after a long COLD day at the office I wanted something warm and yummy for dinner, and without tv, I figured something time consuming was a good idea!

 I also decided guzzling half a bottle of wine while making dinner was a good idea! Haha I was on the verge of tears by the time I got home from work and the food store and needed to calm down.

Oh it was your turn to turn? Nope, I am going to cut you off!  Oh you wanted to get home? Nope, all streets into your neighborhood are closed down with police tape.  Oh you wanted to take a short cut home? Nope, all short cuts closed or blocked by gas lines, how about you feed back onto the highway! Want a smile at the food store? Nope, I got pushed by some crazy lady buying baking soda and ice cream. Wtf!

 Hurricanes bring out the best in everyone don’t they???

Ok back to the topic at hand…Chicken Pot Pie, which I have renamed Hurricane Pot Pie!  I made it once last winter so I decided it was time to make it again.  I kind of follow two recipes, so I am not sure how to write the actual recipe I use.  I open up and read Ina Garten’s recipe on www.foodnetwork.com and read the one from the Ezra Pound Cake Blog and kind of combine them/wing it. (click gray links to bring up the 2 recipes)

 

Last year I roasted a half chicken, this year I just baked chicken breast, since during a Hurricane, you buy what the food store has! Haha  And I used potatoes, carrots, peas and string beans!  I went light on the gravy in the pie, but that was fine since there was plenty of extra for anyone who wanted more for their plate. : )

Oh and I just use pre-made pie crust, if I ever make it from scatch and it makes the dish way better, I will update you!

 

 Colin was on gravy whisking duty, I was too out of sorts to do too much multi-tasking!

 

 

Please also notice the attempts at fall decorating in the apartment, not quite the same as my old place, but still something seasonal.Please also notice the Pottery Barn napkin. Love it! I only got one though, haha Pottery Barn is a bit more expensive than Home Goods. : )
 

 

More posts to come since with no cable, I had plenty of time for photo sorting and editing! : )  I hope you are all doing well and I hope those that are still without power are staying strong!