Sunshine on my shoulders...

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high

If I had a day that I could give you
I’d give to you a day just like today
If I had a song that I could sing for you
I’d sing a song to make you feel this way

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high

If I had a tale that I could tell you
I’d tell a tale sure to make you smile
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
I’d make a wish for sunshine all the while

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
Sunshine almost all the time makes me high
Sunshine almost always

Words by John Denver, Music by John Denver, Dick Kniss and Mike Taylor
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This song popped into my head today as I was watching the sunshine stream through the windows at work. It was beautiful.

I needed to see the sun today. As a woman who loves the idea of sunshine 80% of the year, today was a welcome break from the cold, gray skies, and snow that usually blankets this part of the country. It was unseasonably warm, 40 degrees today!

So what to do on a beautiful mock spring day? (I say mock because we will inevitably get another giant blast of snow before spring actually arrives.)

I will be re-potting a few plants that desperately need new pots, opening up the kitchen window to let some fresh air in and let the stale air out (with the heat running...), and do some spring(ok mid-winter) cleaning while the gettin' is good. Then, at my husband's request we will grill for dinner.

It's shaping up to be a busy day. I like busy days. It means it's not so frigid outside that my eyelashes will freeze in 2 minutes. It means there is hope on the horizon.

Enjoy your day knowing that the sun does still shine, even if it's only in a song for today.

Here's to you and your culinary adventures, friend.

Grilled Pizza Chicken
(Grill version of previously posted recipe)
Serves 3
241 cal per serving

12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, part skim
2 cloves garlic, minced
black pepper
dry Italian seasoning

Cut chicken into 3 equal pieces about 4 oz each. Pound thin. Rub with garlic. Sprinkle with pepper and Italian seasoning.

Rub the grate of a grill with oil. Heat grill to medium high heat.

Place chicken on grate. Cook halfway through, about 5 minutes.

Move chicken to one side of the grill. Lay a piece of foil on the grill. Place, grilled-side up, on foil. Top with sauce and cheese. Close lid. Grill 8 min. or until chicken is done.

Serve with grilled potatoes.

To make grilled potatoes: par boil baby fingerling potatoes in lightly salted water. Toss lightly in olive oil. Season with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Wrap loosely in foil. Grill until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.