Fall?????Already!!!!!

Where has the time gone????? It seems that with my husband starting his new job last week and the holiday weekend, I'm behind. How do I get so behind...........
It's Wednesday already and I haven't even thought of a tablescape!
I had hoped I would be blogging a little more than I have been. I guess like everyone else, September is a good time to get into a schedule. I also realize that fall is here. Well, the calendar says it's here. In Texas its still 90 degrees! Wait I should clarify that... Texans think it's fall because the calendar says so not the weather. lol
Being a NewYorker, going from 106 to 90 degrees is not a cool down... Granted it is cooler, not a cool down! lol  A cool down is 60 degrees and you need a sweatshirt! lol  I get a big kick out of Texans!!!!!

I thought I'd share last night's dinner with you....

I set a simple table every night for my husband and I. The placemat is green,  the sun is making it look lighter than it really is. I bought four at "Something Special".

All proceeds go to a women's shelter in Montgomery county.

The striped dish is "Set Sail" by Demdaco. I bought them half price at a store in Spring or Galvaston.

 I bought four in Spring and then saw them again in Galvaston. I love the happy colors!

Did you see the napkin????  I through in a little fun.........snowmen! I love them!!!

I just bought the gold dishes at Salvation Army.

I bought four, two of another color. I will share them in  another post!

They are Espana by Tabletops Unlimited. I poured myself a glass of wine.

For dinner we are having.............................

Dijon Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Sauce over fettuccine

 with a tossed salad.

This is all made in the crock pot. The recipe is at the end of the post. I wish you could smell this...........

The fettuccine boiling.......

The tossed salad is mixed.......with raspberry vingarette.

Dinner is served!!!!

This is a wonderful meal even for company........

I would also serve crusty garlic bread with this but I didn't have any.

A simple everyday meal at Sweetladyelaine's!

Dijon Chicken Thighs with Artichoke Sauce

1/3 cup dijon mustard

2 tablespoons chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)

8 chicken thighs skinned ( I have used boneless breasts)

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 jar (12 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts undrained cut in half

1/4 chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. Combine mustard, garlic and tarragon in large bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Transfer to 4-6 quart Crock Pot slow cooker.

2. Add onion, mushrooms and artichokes with liquid. Cover; cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in parsley just before serving.

Serving Suggestions: Serve over hot fettuccine that has been tossed with butter and parsley.

Note: To skin chicken easily, grasp skin with paper towel and pull away. Repeat with fresh paper towel for each piece of chicken, discarding skins and towels.

This is a great meal for the cool weather! ENJOY!!!!!!!

Thank you for stopping by....I appreciate your visits!

I am joining Susan at Between Naps On The Porch

for

 Tablescape Thursday.

Blessings My Friend,