Fried Chicken Adobo

I made some Chicken Adobo last night with a little twist to it, I fried it and paired it with steam white rice. Take a look the ingredients and procedures below.

Ingredients

2 pounds of chicken (any parts will do)
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
3-5 pieces of bay leaves
1/2 cup cooking oil

Steps

1. In a big pot combine all liquid ingredients together with the chicken.
2. Bring it to a boil and add bay leaves, salt and pepper
3. Simmer for 30 minutes or more until chicken is tender
4. Set aside chicken and place the oil in a cooking pan and apply heat
5. When the oil is ready add the chicken and fried it for 3-5 minutes till it turns golden brown
6. Serve hot with steam white rice or a side dish of your choice.
7. Enjoy and share!

Texas is hot in the summer!

 Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy

When I decided to move to Texas from a much more northern state I was concerned about a few things. Will the food be too hot for my delicate little pallete? Will there be saloons on every corner that I can stager up to and walk through the swinging doors? Will there be tumbleweeds in the street and dust all over my cowboy boots? Ok so I didn’t know a whole lot about the state except for what I have seen in old western movies and I definitely had a lot to learn! One of my legitimate concerns was how it gets in Texas during the summer months. I didn’t even have central air conditioning in my old house and it was comfortable in the summer so I was pretty concerned about what it would be like in Texas where you practically combust when you walk out in to the summer heat. I have heard that energy costs are sky high because of the extreme heat but I decided to shop electricity RATES TEXAS to find the best rates.

Beef Jerky

I didn't realize that eating beef jerky can be so addicting especially when you are reading history books. I really love the taste of peppered jerky plus it actually motivates me to continue reading and not fall asleep. Since both my classes are more into reading and book review I have no choice but to look for some outlet to give me motivation to read and learn.

I may not be in the campground right now but I am eating beef jerky and loving it!

Being at Home

Written by Sherri Hicks

Being at home all day wasn’t right for me so when the kids hit an age where they were able to go to school I decided it was time for me to go back, too. I wanted to get my degree in biology and possibly work at a lab or something but I knew it was going to be a lot of work as a full time mom and wife. I’m doing it though day by day and though there have been some major challenges I feel good about where I’m headed. I love that I can get home and do my homework with my computer (we had to look up wireless internet providers by zip code to get the web at home) which means I get to spend more time with my family and less at the library. I can actually do about a third of my classes online from start to finish which makes things a lot easier – I just can’t wait to get done and start looking for a job! I love being a mom.

Ready to Fry Lumpia

My husband decided to make some homemade French fries and we paired it with some homemade egg roll as well. We had a blast eating our homemade food but it is actually 2:23 in the morning here in Texas. Hubby got out late at his place of work so we end up staying late right now. We are planning to watch an old movie before going to sleep. Take a look at my homemade egg rolls ( lumpia ) below!

Start the Day Right with a Healthy Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and so it’s a huge mistake to skip this early meal. If you are running late, grab something to eat when you are about to start a long day in order to have enough energy. This will keep you feeling energized, making sure that your body gets the vitamins and minerals that it needs.

A healthy breakfast is one key to good health. It will be ideal to come up with a meal plan ahead of time that will serve as your guide towards healthy eating. Here are some healthy breakfast ideas that you can try:

1. Go for whole wheat bread that is rich in fiber. Leftover turkey or chicken from dinner could be used for a healthy sandwich. You can scramble egg whites and add a few slices of lettuce to make it complete.
2. Cereals are also another healthy breakfast option. Whole grain cereal snacks with a few slices of fresh fruits will provide the body with vitamins and minerals. Cook oatmeal and mix it with non fat milk.
3. Prepare a healthy smoothie and skip coffee. Several websites offer healthy breakfast recipes that you can try at home. Smoothies are a great option especially for those who are always in a hurry in the morning. A blend of fruits and vegetables makes it an ideal and complete drink that can fill your stomach in the morning.

In order to make this a less stressful daily routine, it will be best to shop for a week’s worth of food. Be creative and learn how you can mix and match different fruits and vegetables in order to have a variety of breakfast meals to choose from. Keep in mind: healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring.

Ally is fond of adventures and traveling. She loves to explore new places during her free time. Among her passion is writing positive news that will inspire readers.

Holiday Theme Donuts

I don't normally crave for donuts at times but for some reason today was a different story. One of my friends from work brought some Krispy Kreme donuts earlier today and I end up eating three pieces of donuts while I was at my place of work today. I was actually surprised because I really enjoyed eating them. Check out these delicious looking donuts below!