Vent

You are expecting a rant of sorts, aren’t you?  In this case I am thrilled to disappoint you.

I was just in our bathroom and putting my makeup on for the day.  Little came in and asked if she could use my comb to brush out her hair.  I said yes and she walked over to the cabinet thingy (ct) to get my comb out of the top drawer.

 Little is finally tall enough that she can see the wall behind the ct if she gets high on her toes.  There is a vent on the wall just above the ct.  Little saw it and gasped before exclaiming, “YOU HAVE A VENT JUST LIKE MINE!!!”

I know, sometimes you wish you lived at my house. . .

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We Appreciate the Chicken Sandwich

July 8 came and went with my parents in town and chicken on our minds.  Our outfits were simple but got the job done.  Free sandwiches for everyone including my daddy.  (Mom ate at Subway.  One look at our silly duds and she mooooooved right along.)

Bubba was not about to let this photo op pass him by.  Two or three years ago he refused to have his photo taken with the cow and he has consistently brought it up ever since.  How now, white cow? The wrong has been made right and all is right with the world.  

This cow was a little tooo fresh with my Honey.  Back off, Bessie!

All in all, another wonderful night at Chickfila and another time to be thankful for the Lord’s provision for us.  I’m already dreaming up ways to dress the part for next year.  349 days to go. . .

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A Recipe From Me

When I first got married, I borrowed a cookbook from my sister (Desperation Dinners by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross).  This is one of the recipes I tried and it is one of Honey’s favorite meals to eat. From beginning to end it takes less than 30 minutes to cook.  Why not try it out for yourself? You can find the cookbook here on GoogleBooks.

Tempting Thai Chicken
2.5 cups instant rice
4 chicken breast halves (boneless, skinless,
Spicy Peanut Sauce (see below)
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. chopped ginger
3/4 c. chopped scallions
1 can sliced bamboo shoots (8 oz., drained) *I don’t include this
1/3 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sherry
1 tsp. sugar

Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat.  Cut the chicken into short strips about 1/2 in. wide, adding them to the skillet as you cut.  Add the garlic and ginger and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

When the chicken is no longer pink, add the remaining ingredients.  Stir well and then add the Spicy Peanut Sauce and stir well again.  Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes, and then serve over a bed of rice.
serves 4

Spicy Peanut Sauce
1.5 Tbs. creamy peanut butter
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. sugar
2 tsp rice wine vinegar or white distilled vinegar
1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Combine and whisk.
makes about 1/2 cup

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