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About The Senator's Wife

I started this blog on a whim thinking it would be fun to write about politics while my husband served in the OK State Senate. The jury's still out on that, but having a front row seat on the sideline of Oklahoma politics has been one big adventure.

Good Morning Oklahoma!

Did you know the word “Oklahoma” actually comes from the Choctaw words meaning red and people?

“okla” = people “humma” = red

I just like to remind myself about our state’s history from time to time. That’s all.

Love, the Senator’s Wife

P.S. Did you know that Oklahoma has 43 colleges and universities?

OK, I’ll quit now.

When in doubt…

…roll out the King’s Ranch Casserole!

Last month the Senator invited several of his colleagues over for dinner at our house after session. Many of them live a great distance from the Capitol and are unable to travel home every evening. Thus, the Senator thought our kitchen could provide them with good food and fellowship.

He was right. These gentlemen arrived in full force and could not have been more appreciative or kind. They even complimented the dinner, which was ready for consumption long before there was a pause in the numerous conversations taking place.

King’s Ranch casserole topped the menu only because I have a fool proof recipe. And, it demonstrated its ‘fool proofness’ that evening. In fact, one of the members claimed to want a copy of the recipe. We like him.

So, here ya go Senator:

King’s Ranch Casserole

1-2 bags of corn tortilla chips

10 cooked and shredded chicken tenders

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can of chicken broth

1/2 cup of chopped onions

1/4 cup chopped green peppers

1 can of Rotel tomatoes with green peppers

Grated cheddar cheese.

Saute in little oil the tortilla chips. Sometimes I do this and sometimes I don’t. It is messy and time consuming and I have never been able to taste the difference! Saute in little oil onions and green peppers. Lay chips on bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish-1 layer. Top with cooked shredded chicken. Top with blended mixture= 1 can of cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, sauteed onions and green peppers and the Rotel tomatoes. Top with another layer of tortilla chips, then grated cheese.

Once that is completed, bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

But if you are like my Senator, it will need to bake a little longer. He seems to like his King’s casserole a tad over cooked.

He also says it tastes better the next day.

Love, the Senator’s Wife

I like this photo! It reminds me of what life was like before the Senator was a Senator. Back when the stress levels at our house hovered at normal levels.

Currently, the stress levels are elevated… just in case you were wondering.

This week is the final deadline to have your Bill read in its house of origin down at the marble palace. The Senator informed me that they will hear over 200 pieces of legislation this week. That means early mornings and late nights because they adjourn on Thursday for the weekend. Yikes, that is a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Can you say stress? Maybe they should consider working five days a week like people do in the real world? I’m just saying…

There is a lot of politicking taking place right now and it makes the members frustrated, tired, and stressed to say the very least. Politics is a blood sport and there is no rest for the weary, at least not this week.

A big thank you to our Senator for sharing so many of the highlights of his day with us last night. That was fun dear.

I just wish I had the chance to tell you I enjoyed reading about your Bill that passed out of the Senate this morning. Nice job!

Love, the Senator’s Wife