One of the main things I have had to adjust to with all the transitions is cooking. Hubby did the cooking, it is how he would unwind after a busy day at work. In return, I did the grocery shopping and the dishes.
I have come to the realisation that I am a lousy daily cook! I can make a killer quiche, a delectable crusty whole wheat loaf of bread and many other non-daily dishes. Thankfully I know how to boil water and pasta and I have become very good friends but it gets old day in and day out.
Today, I will be starting a new theme. It will appropriately be called "The Daily Chef". It will include recipes that I have found easy and delicious as well as a few I conjure up on my own. I am my own guinea pig and will advise you on the ones to truly avoid. Any suggestions or recipes that you would like to share would be greatly appreciated. I would love to know what you had for dinner last night and what you are planning for this evening.
Now I begin:
Stove Top Stuffing Casserole:
1 box of Stove Top Stuffing
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup of frozen peas
1 chicken breast cooked and cut up in chunks or shredded
Prepare the stuffing as recommended. Mix in all remaining ingredients and enjoy.
I give it a 2 star rating. It was nice to have the next night when I was tired and hungry.
Chicken Curry
3 chicken breasts-cubed
1 can coconut milk
2 shallots
6 green onions
2 cloves garlic
salt & pepper to taste
curry powder
2 cups of cooked jasmine rice
Cook the chicken in a pan until it's almost done. Pour the can of coconut milk over the chicken and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Saute the shallot, green onion and garlic and add to the chicken. Let it simmer for about half an hour. Pour over jasmine rice and voila! Delicious!
This one gets a 5 star rating. I will be making it again. It was easy, quick, inexpensive and the left overs were even better.
Happy daily eats everyone!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 07, 2008
Welcome to 2008!
'Tis the season to reflect.
1. What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before? Moved to a new city by myself with my daughter in tow.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I never make New Years resolutions, daily resolutions are more my speed.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Oh yes! and very exciting too. My sister in law and a close friend.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my Grandmother and my Mother's neighbor.
5. What countries did you visit? The good ol' USofA.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? Stability.
7. What was your biggest achievement of the year? My daughter Marley. She always will be.
8. What was your biggest failure? The house I moved into...don't get me started.
9. Did you suffer illness or injury? Thankfully no.
10. What was the best thing you bought? A new vacuum! No maybe the curtains hanging in my room. Ok, I'll be honest it was the box of chocolates I bought before the holidays and consumed each and every morsel in my closet all by myself.
11. Whose behaviour merited celebration? My family and friends without their support I would be left flailing in the wind.
12. Where did most of your money go? Moving and bills.
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about? A part in an Indie movie, ask me and I'd love to tell you the story.
14. What song will always remind you of 2007? The ABC song followed by Up Up Apple Sauce (translation, twinkle twinkle little star). Sung many times daily by me and requested by you know who.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer? a) happy b)thinner c)the same
16. What do you wish you’d done more of? reading
17. What do you wish you’d done less of? worry
18. How did you spend Christmas? With my family. It was wonderful as usual.
19. What was your favourite TV program? Got rid of the TV and very proud of it. Although, last seasons "Lost" on DVD has caught my eye.
20. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? Hate?! That's a rough word.
21. What kept you sane? My Optimism.
22. Who was the best new person you met? My roommate.
23. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007. Don't sell yourself short.
1. What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before? Moved to a new city by myself with my daughter in tow.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I never make New Years resolutions, daily resolutions are more my speed.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? Oh yes! and very exciting too. My sister in law and a close friend.
4. Did anyone close to you die? Yes, my Grandmother and my Mother's neighbor.
5. What countries did you visit? The good ol' USofA.
6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? Stability.
7. What was your biggest achievement of the year? My daughter Marley. She always will be.
8. What was your biggest failure? The house I moved into...don't get me started.
9. Did you suffer illness or injury? Thankfully no.
10. What was the best thing you bought? A new vacuum! No maybe the curtains hanging in my room. Ok, I'll be honest it was the box of chocolates I bought before the holidays and consumed each and every morsel in my closet all by myself.
11. Whose behaviour merited celebration? My family and friends without their support I would be left flailing in the wind.
12. Where did most of your money go? Moving and bills.
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about? A part in an Indie movie, ask me and I'd love to tell you the story.
14. What song will always remind you of 2007? The ABC song followed by Up Up Apple Sauce (translation, twinkle twinkle little star). Sung many times daily by me and requested by you know who.
15. Compared to this time last year, are you: a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer? a) happy b)thinner c)the same
16. What do you wish you’d done more of? reading
17. What do you wish you’d done less of? worry
18. How did you spend Christmas? With my family. It was wonderful as usual.
19. What was your favourite TV program? Got rid of the TV and very proud of it. Although, last seasons "Lost" on DVD has caught my eye.
20. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? Hate?! That's a rough word.
21. What kept you sane? My Optimism.
22. Who was the best new person you met? My roommate.
23. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007. Don't sell yourself short.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Hello again!
So many changes, but I'm back!!!!! After a 6 month hiatus it's a challenge to get back into the swing of my blogger page. Where do I start?! Many life altering things have happened that has kept my mind focused elsewhere. More stories to come.
I have decided to make my come back with my previously mentioned addiction. If you have not discovered this phenomana you are missing out. If you need advice about parenting, it's a great place but you must take all advice given with a grain of salt but I like salt and some advice is worth contemplating. Do not even mention the subjects stay at home mom vs working mom. It's an all out riot. If you have a problem with your car you can save a ton of money by at least walking into the mechanic with the appropriate lingo.
Now my all time favorite subject these days. The elections. We see America at it's best. My favorite question so far is
Clinton or Obama and why?
My favorite answers
OBAMA FOR 2008!!
Hilary is the devila nd very stuid, doesnt know ****
neither one! google ron paul
can't stand Clinton, but if they were the only choices, I think Clinton could actually do as good a job as Bush (and he is sort of Nixon-like), I doubt Obama can even do as good a job as Carter.
C none of the above. Hey when they talk about change, are they referring to what's left of my paycheck when they get done with it?
and finally a somewhat intelligent answer
Barack talks about hope and change yet has no substantial plans or adequate experience to bring it about - all talk and few results is not substance. Clinton is a longtime veteran of knowing how to provide change by leading and by working with both parties. Hillary will do a lot more than Obama - she's ready to hit the ground running while he'll still be trying to figure out how things work.
Barrack just got to the senate about 2yrs ago and is not ready for the big presidential seat.. yet. Hillary is ready because she's worked very hard in congress and knows how high-level politics works. A proven person who has actually gotten results is preferable over an orator who just raises hope and doesn't have the experience to bring it about. Hillary can actually do what she says because she's done it many times before. Hillary is already on many important Congressional committees.
My answer has gotten 2 thumbs up and 3 down, disappointing there are no more thumbs down. Sorry not sharing my answer on my blog.
Gotta love the USA!
I have decided to make my come back with my previously mentioned addiction. If you have not discovered this phenomana you are missing out. If you need advice about parenting, it's a great place but you must take all advice given with a grain of salt but I like salt and some advice is worth contemplating. Do not even mention the subjects stay at home mom vs working mom. It's an all out riot. If you have a problem with your car you can save a ton of money by at least walking into the mechanic with the appropriate lingo.
Now my all time favorite subject these days. The elections. We see America at it's best. My favorite question so far is
Clinton or Obama and why?
My favorite answers
OBAMA FOR 2008!!
Hilary is the devila nd very stuid, doesnt know ****
neither one! google ron paul
can't stand Clinton, but if they were the only choices, I think Clinton could actually do as good a job as Bush (and he is sort of Nixon-like), I doubt Obama can even do as good a job as Carter.
C none of the above. Hey when they talk about change, are they referring to what's left of my paycheck when they get done with it?
and finally a somewhat intelligent answer
Barack talks about hope and change yet has no substantial plans or adequate experience to bring it about - all talk and few results is not substance. Clinton is a longtime veteran of knowing how to provide change by leading and by working with both parties. Hillary will do a lot more than Obama - she's ready to hit the ground running while he'll still be trying to figure out how things work.
Barrack just got to the senate about 2yrs ago and is not ready for the big presidential seat.. yet. Hillary is ready because she's worked very hard in congress and knows how high-level politics works. A proven person who has actually gotten results is preferable over an orator who just raises hope and doesn't have the experience to bring it about. Hillary can actually do what she says because she's done it many times before. Hillary is already on many important Congressional committees.
My answer has gotten 2 thumbs up and 3 down, disappointing there are no more thumbs down. Sorry not sharing my answer on my blog.
Gotta love the USA!
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