Over the weekend I made a yummy stir-fry and thought I would share it with you.
Ingredients
package of extra firm tofu
olive oil
onion, large slices (cut to your preference)
asparagus - broken into bite sized or preferred pieces
crushed garlic
Trader Joe's Thia Red Curry Sauce
Directions
Heat flat pan with olive oil
Slice brick of tofu long-wise down center of brick
Fry until golden on both sides
Remove and cut into bite sized cubes
Heat wok with Olive Oil
Toss in garlic, onion and asparagus - cook until desired texture and done-ness is reached. Stir often. It is stir-fry after all.
Toss in tofu and stir-fry a bit more.
Add desired amount of sauce and stir-fry for a few seconds to heat up/distribute sauce.
Enjoy!
February 21, 2011
February 16, 2011
Managing my balls!
I am quickly learning there is need for attentive management of my balls when knitting two cuffs at a time.
Last night I cast on my two thermal sleeves. I cheated a bit though.... I cast each cuff (one at a time) onto DPN's and knit three rows of ribbing and then slipped the stitches onto a 47 inch size 3 Addi Lace Turbo circular needle. As a side note these are by far my favorite needles. I love the deadly points. I have a hole in my right index finger to prove it. ;-)
I was able to knit a few rounds on these this morning, however I ran into a case of "when knitting attacks" as the Knitmore Girls call it. Let me show you:
See anything wrong?
Yep! When I moved from the right cuff to the left cuff I neglected to drop the yarn for the right cuff instead of picking up the yarn for the left cuff. I had inadvertently joined my cuffs together. UGH! I TINK'ed (knit backwards) back to unjoin them and was soon back on the right track.
I asked hubby take a picture of me trying on the body of the sweater.
I think it is going to be perfect!
Last night I cast on my two thermal sleeves. I cheated a bit though.... I cast each cuff (one at a time) onto DPN's and knit three rows of ribbing and then slipped the stitches onto a 47 inch size 3 Addi Lace Turbo circular needle. As a side note these are by far my favorite needles. I love the deadly points. I have a hole in my right index finger to prove it. ;-)
I was able to knit a few rounds on these this morning, however I ran into a case of "when knitting attacks" as the Knitmore Girls call it. Let me show you:
See anything wrong?
Yep! When I moved from the right cuff to the left cuff I neglected to drop the yarn for the right cuff instead of picking up the yarn for the left cuff. I had inadvertently joined my cuffs together. UGH! I TINK'ed (knit backwards) back to unjoin them and was soon back on the right track.
I asked hubby take a picture of me trying on the body of the sweater.
I think it is going to be perfect!
February 15, 2011
Where to start?
So much to share.... I will jump right in.
This morning, before work, I finished the second front by using a three needle bind off on my Nermal Thermal. Tonight I plan to start the sleeves two at a time using the Magic Loop method. Woot!
Yesterday was Valentines day. There seemed to be two sides of the road with this day. Either you really enjoy it or you really despise it. I was a lover of it even though my husband was out of town. We got all lovey dovey over the weekend so it was all good yesterday. Then a box arrived from my husband at the office. OMG
The box:
I didn't open at the office it for fear he might have sent me something totally inappropriate for the office. ;-) Anyone that knows my husband understands my fear!
At home I discovered this:
You might be scratching your head. It is a kick ass juicer. Last summer he bought me a Vita-mix and I explored making green smoothies. They were OK but I just couldn't commit for the long haul. I fing myself using the Vita-mix for my morning protein & fruit smoothie and the greens just not happening. That makes me sad.
I realized my problem is pulp. I hate pulp. Pulp in orange juice creeps me out most of the time. I just don't like it. And that is OK!
This juicer will take a twig and extract any liquid within out. Last night's juice was from 2 stalks of celery, 1 green apple, 1/2 lemon, 6 strawberries and 2 carrots. It ended up being about 12 oz and was my dinner.
All I can say is AMAZING!
As if that wasn't enough excitement for one day! I received a package from an Etsy purchase late last week from Kala AKA Vegancraftastic. I love the items. I will be giving away two of the pins and I bet the recipient will love them too.
This project bag is screaming for a sock project:
This morning, before work, I finished the second front by using a three needle bind off on my Nermal Thermal. Tonight I plan to start the sleeves two at a time using the Magic Loop method. Woot!
Yesterday was Valentines day. There seemed to be two sides of the road with this day. Either you really enjoy it or you really despise it. I was a lover of it even though my husband was out of town. We got all lovey dovey over the weekend so it was all good yesterday. Then a box arrived from my husband at the office. OMG
The box:
I didn't open at the office it for fear he might have sent me something totally inappropriate for the office. ;-) Anyone that knows my husband understands my fear!
At home I discovered this:
You might be scratching your head. It is a kick ass juicer. Last summer he bought me a Vita-mix and I explored making green smoothies. They were OK but I just couldn't commit for the long haul. I fing myself using the Vita-mix for my morning protein & fruit smoothie and the greens just not happening. That makes me sad.
I realized my problem is pulp. I hate pulp. Pulp in orange juice creeps me out most of the time. I just don't like it. And that is OK!
This juicer will take a twig and extract any liquid within out. Last night's juice was from 2 stalks of celery, 1 green apple, 1/2 lemon, 6 strawberries and 2 carrots. It ended up being about 12 oz and was my dinner.
All I can say is AMAZING!
As if that wasn't enough excitement for one day! I received a package from an Etsy purchase late last week from Kala AKA Vegancraftastic. I love the items. I will be giving away two of the pins and I bet the recipient will love them too.
This project bag is screaming for a sock project:
February 14, 2011
Italian Semolina Bread
Want to make bread in about 5 minutes (prep work) a day?
Get this book:
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking
Super easy bread and amazing! I made the dough for this bread last Thursday evening in about 5 minutes. The batch made enough for 4 loaves the size of these two.
We had a couple friends over for dinner Saturday night. So Saturday morning I took out enough for two loaves, let them rise and baked them. The instructions are easy and step by step. The bread was a hit.
Very easy peasy !!
Get this book:
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking
Super easy bread and amazing! I made the dough for this bread last Thursday evening in about 5 minutes. The batch made enough for 4 loaves the size of these two.
We had a couple friends over for dinner Saturday night. So Saturday morning I took out enough for two loaves, let them rise and baked them. The instructions are easy and step by step. The bread was a hit.
Very easy peasy !!
Kiki Catnip Bed
OK here it is.... The Kiki Catnip Bed
I finally got her to hold still long enough to get a picture. It is the best of the bunch I took. She is a wiggly kitty!
I finally got her to hold still long enough to get a picture. It is the best of the bunch I took. She is a wiggly kitty!
February 11, 2011
February 10, 2011
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