Mediterranean Chicken

We all took a field trip to the local food co-op to buy Birds and Beans Coffee Beans. These coffee beans from Costa Rica.  Apparently, there is trouble in Costa Rica.  In order to have the land to grow coffee beans, they are clearing the trees, which is destroying the tree canopy.  Without the tree canopy the cong birds don't have any place to live and mate.   These particular coffee farmers use farming practices that don't destroy the tree canopy. Which, in turn, helps support the migrating song birds. And.... we all know how the residents of Van Meter Drive feel about birds.

Tonight I had Mediterranean Chicken. I made it in my Sister's Slow Cooker. Totally worth it. I got the recipe from that lovely crock pot website (365crockpot.com). Then I doctored it up a bit.

1 can diced tomatoes
1 can white beans
1 can artichokes ( or frozen )
Chicken parts (I use frozen thighs)
Basil
Oregano
Salt
Pepper

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.  Take out the chicken and shred it - I usually shred it on a cookie sheet.
The chicken will probably fall off the bone, so be sure to remove the bones and the cartridge. When you are done, put the chicken back in the pot and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of feta. Then serve with quinoa or rice. I love it.

You can feed your 10 month old daughter 4 or 5 of the white beans.  She will love them.