I always tell people this blog is related to food but I never write food related posts. Here is my first of many.
My next door neighbor recently sent me a great chicken recipe. For me, chicken is used almost 4 nights a week if not more so it is WONDERFUL when I find a new recipe to try. I make homemade chicken nuggets often and recently began making a mean Sweet and Sour sauce to accompany it. The sauce is some ketchup, clear vinegar, and jelly (I use a pineapple jelly with pieces of pineapple chunks). I eyeball the amounts as should you. It is up to your taste buds to decide what flavors you want stronger or weaker. The sauce is incredible. Try it and enjoy it.
(I hope A doesn't mind me posting the recipe)
CHICKEN AND RICE WITH A KICK:
l lb skinless chicken breast cubed
l package frozen sweet coen
l package frozen bay peas
1 cup chicken broth
l cup salsa (I use a little more)
1-1/2 cups minute rice (I use a little more)
l. Heat oil in large skillet on medium high heat
2. Add chicken and stir until chicken is cooked through and a little brown
3. Add thawed out peas and corn (I wipe them off with a paper towel to get rid of moisture) chicken broth and salsa
4. Bring to a boil
5. Stir in rice and cover and put over low to medium heat approximately 5 minutes. Stir
6. Remove and let stand covered. If there is too much liquid left put over low heat for a few minutes intil it's almost gone and let stand.
7. Make sure rice is cooked.
8. Serve with a salad. It's a great, tasty healthy meal
You can make it and reheat in microwave with a little water, covered, if too dry but we usually eat it as soon as I make it. (I use the apricot salsa from Costco).
Friday, January 14, 2011
What?! I am not a LEO anymore.. New Zodiac Sign
Ophiuchus - a "new" zodiac sign. The only sign based off a real man. The physical representation of the sign if a man holding a serpent (snake). Ophiuchus is also known as Serpentarius.
This is actually not a new zodiac sign. It is not followed by all zodiac calendars. Tropical Astrology does not perceive this as an actual zodiac sign. The real this sign is not followed or widely known is because the Sun only spends 19 days in this sign so astrologers just ignore it. For 19 days, the Sun travels through the constellation Ophiuchus before going into Sagittarius. (In case you did not realize: the zodiac signs are all constellations - the path the Sun takes) None the less, the sign is getting a lot of attention recently so here is are the human attributes of the sign:
- interpreter of dreams and promoinitions
- attracts good luck and fruitful blessings
- seeker of peace and harmony
- doctor of medicine or science
- adds/increases together
- poetical, inventive nature
- seeks higher education and wisdom
- supervisor of work
- fame (grand or misunderstood)
- longevity
- architect and reaches for the stars (figuratively and literally)
- number 12 is very important
- foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times
- has secret enemies
- many jealous of this subject
- notable father (apple of father's eye when young)
- high position in life expected (though legend and most fame comes after death)
- feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality
- receives the favor of those in authority
Ophiuchus is the only zodiac sign which is based off of a real man. This man, Imhotep, lived in Egypt during the 27th century BCE. This man is eerily similar to Joseph, son of Jacob, from the Torah.
"Astronomer Parke Kunkle tells NBC news that due to the Earth's changing alignment in the last 3000 years, the sign you are born into now are different than they were long ago. Plus, some astronomers believe there is a 13th Zodiac sign called Ophiuchus, which falls between Scorpio and Sagittarius.
"This is not something that happened today. This has gone on for thousands of years," says Kunkle. "Because of this change of tilt, the Earth is really over here in effect and Sun is in a different constellation than it was 3,000 years ago."
So astrology enthusiasts should be using these dates, which reflect the current alignment of the Sun, Earth and stars." (By Andrea Reiher - called: Ophiuchus, new Zodiac sign dates and your real astrological sign - http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/01/ophiuchus-new-zodiac-sign-dates-and-your-real-astrological-sign.html)
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 17
MOST IMPORTANTLY: This sign is not new. It has been around for a while. Not all astrologers realize this sign - therefore you do not have to either. If your sign gets changed due to this "new" sign, then ignore it. If you realize the change is more understanding of your personality, follow the "new" sign.
This is actually not a new zodiac sign. It is not followed by all zodiac calendars. Tropical Astrology does not perceive this as an actual zodiac sign. The real this sign is not followed or widely known is because the Sun only spends 19 days in this sign so astrologers just ignore it. For 19 days, the Sun travels through the constellation Ophiuchus before going into Sagittarius. (In case you did not realize: the zodiac signs are all constellations - the path the Sun takes) None the less, the sign is getting a lot of attention recently so here is are the human attributes of the sign:
- interpreter of dreams and promoinitions
- attracts good luck and fruitful blessings
- seeker of peace and harmony
- doctor of medicine or science
- adds/increases together
- poetical, inventive nature
- seeks higher education and wisdom
- supervisor of work
- fame (grand or misunderstood)
- longevity
- architect and reaches for the stars (figuratively and literally)
- number 12 is very important
- foresight and good fortune to benefit from hard times
- has secret enemies
- many jealous of this subject
- notable father (apple of father's eye when young)
- high position in life expected (though legend and most fame comes after death)
- feelings of granular, wise, genius mentality
- receives the favor of those in authority
Ophiuchus is the only zodiac sign which is based off of a real man. This man, Imhotep, lived in Egypt during the 27th century BCE. This man is eerily similar to Joseph, son of Jacob, from the Torah.
"Astronomer Parke Kunkle tells NBC news that due to the Earth's changing alignment in the last 3000 years, the sign you are born into now are different than they were long ago. Plus, some astronomers believe there is a 13th Zodiac sign called Ophiuchus, which falls between Scorpio and Sagittarius.
"This is not something that happened today. This has gone on for thousands of years," says Kunkle. "Because of this change of tilt, the Earth is really over here in effect and Sun is in a different constellation than it was 3,000 years ago."
So astrology enthusiasts should be using these dates, which reflect the current alignment of the Sun, Earth and stars." (By Andrea Reiher - called: Ophiuchus, new Zodiac sign dates and your real astrological sign - http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/01/ophiuchus-new-zodiac-sign-dates-and-your-real-astrological-sign.html)
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 17
MOST IMPORTANTLY: This sign is not new. It has been around for a while. Not all astrologers realize this sign - therefore you do not have to either. If your sign gets changed due to this "new" sign, then ignore it. If you realize the change is more understanding of your personality, follow the "new" sign.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Back in Berlin
Amsterdam flight got cancelled and we had to take trains to reach Amsterdam. The story is ridiculous and is worth forgetting. If anyone is really interested, email me. Amsterdam was so much fun. M and I met up with MG and his girlfriend. It was so great to wander the city with the 3 of them and to explore places that I had never been. After the Amsterdam trip came the Munich adventure. I spent Christmas and New Years in Munich. While in Munich, I went to the club P1. It was a lot of fun - dancing and meeting people. I also spent time at M's friends apartments as well as local restaurants and family events. Christmas was very nice. Family coming together to celebrate anything - but holidays specifically - is the best use of time. Family is so important and everyone should not forget that. Family is not always just blood related individuals - family are people you can confide in, feel comfortable around, and go to in times of need.
Anyways I am back in Berlin now and had such an encounter at dinner last night:
At dinner (at a local Tapas restaurant) M and I were waiting for the food so I was snacking on bread. This woman at the table next to us said "Wie krank ist das den?" (my German spelling may be off but I am trying!) and I said "what" and she said it again. Max and her had a few words and then he told me. She said "how sick is that" to what I was eating. She thought balsamic vinegar with bread was gross - and told M that in Italy people eat bread with oil. M told her to mind her own business. She is a cranky, lonely old woman but she is so representative of Berlin. People in Berlin are way more open to telling you their negative thoughts on your behavior. If they see someone committing an unlawful act, or even just something they find gross, the people do not hesitate to offer their opinion - bad or worse. Coming from America where people are extra polite and mind only their own business, the Berlin lifestyle and people are so strange to me. But strange is good. It helps people (me in this situation) reevaluate their own ideas of right from wrong and to learn more about the surrounding world.
I will attempt to be a better blogger - but no promises. As usual, email me and comment on the posts!
Next time I encounter the crazy mean woman from dinner - or anyone similar to her - I will say : Bring mich nicht auf die Palme!
Anyways I am back in Berlin now and had such an encounter at dinner last night:
At dinner (at a local Tapas restaurant) M and I were waiting for the food so I was snacking on bread. This woman at the table next to us said "Wie krank ist das den?" (my German spelling may be off but I am trying!) and I said "what" and she said it again. Max and her had a few words and then he told me. She said "how sick is that" to what I was eating. She thought balsamic vinegar with bread was gross - and told M that in Italy people eat bread with oil. M told her to mind her own business. She is a cranky, lonely old woman but she is so representative of Berlin. People in Berlin are way more open to telling you their negative thoughts on your behavior. If they see someone committing an unlawful act, or even just something they find gross, the people do not hesitate to offer their opinion - bad or worse. Coming from America where people are extra polite and mind only their own business, the Berlin lifestyle and people are so strange to me. But strange is good. It helps people (me in this situation) reevaluate their own ideas of right from wrong and to learn more about the surrounding world.
I will attempt to be a better blogger - but no promises. As usual, email me and comment on the posts!
Next time I encounter the crazy mean woman from dinner - or anyone similar to her - I will say : Bring mich nicht auf die Palme!
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