Five things I learned about curling last week: Each rock weighs 40 pounds. The last rock thrown in an end is "the hammer." The scoreboard is hard to read until someone explains it to you. The handle on the rock is called "Eye on the Hog." Inexperienced players wibble wobble, … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: February 1, 2010
Chicken Fried Rice: The How-To
Things have been a little crazy around here. I've been juggling one thing after another, starting up this and working on that. It's exciting, encouraging and hectic. And because of this added component as I try to fit a slice of life into my already … [Read more...] about Chicken Fried Rice: The How-To
Chicken Fried Rice
3 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups cooked jasmine rice 2 cups mushrooms 1/3 cup scallions, chopped 2 cups fresh bean sprouts 3 cups diced cooked chicken breast, approximately 2.5 pounds 3 teaspoons sesame oil 3 … [Read more...] about Chicken Fried Rice
The Monday Menu: January 25, 2010
I hope you'll forgive me for my silence this week. I've been getting together things for this and things for that, and I've also been busy writing here, there and everywhere else. If you missed them, you should check out my Asian Orange Chicken Salad, vegetable broth from … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: January 25, 2010
Fish Tacos: Repurposed Leftovers or Not
I mentioned last week that one way to get in your own kitchen more often and away from the takeout containers was to make extra meat or extra ingredients that can be repurposed later and used in different meals. Following my own advice, fish tacos were born! We had quite a bit … [Read more...] about Fish Tacos: Repurposed Leftovers or Not
