ABC's of ME!

Thought we could take a break from all this eating to share a little personal stuff among friends! Here are the ABC's of ME!

A. Age: 32

B. Bed size: Queen, but what I wouldn't do for a California King! 

C. Chore you dislike: Powdering the boys' helmets

D. Dogs: We had a lot of dogs growing up.  Cinder was my Mom's black poodle.  She sticks out in my mind the most though.  

E. Essential start to your day: Kisses and smiles from my boys with a side of coffee! 

F. Favorite color: Purple

G. Gold or silver: White Gold is nice.  Silver is good.  Gold is making a come back.

H. Height: I am 5' 7".

I. Instruments you play: Flute, Piccolo, Piano, Keyboard, very little Guitar 

J. Job title: MOM and WIFE OF THE YEAR (of course) 

K. Kids: Elijah and Jacob 7 months (how did that happen!?!?!).

L. Live: Cape Cod, Mass.

M. Most favorite thing: Hearing my kids laugh and seeing my hubby make them smile. 

N. Nickname: Coley, Nici, Mommy, Auntie Cole

O. Overnight hospital stays: Delivering my twins and almost 2 weeks while on vacation to Philly with ulcerative colitis 

P. Pet peeves:  Grammatically using the word "good" where "well" should be used.

Q. Quote from a movie: "You is Kind.  You is Smart.  You is Important."  Aibileen Clark  THE HELP

R. Righty or lefty: Right. 

S. Siblings: Johnny, baby brother who'll be 30 this year! 

T. Time you wake up: 7:15 am. 

U. Underwear: um, yes!  lol

V. Veggies you don't like: Cucumbers and Brussel Sprouts

W. What makes you run late: My husband usually.

X. X-Rays you've had: Dental, Knee, Ankle

Y. Yummy food you make: All of it! That's not true - sometimes I fail.

Z. Zoo animal favorite: I LOVE Giraffes.

Lighter General Tso's Chicken

Lighter General Tso's Chicken 

10 points+

adapted from Martha Stewart's Lighter General Tso's Chicken recipe

• 1  cups long-grain brown rice
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 12 oz of steamed broccoli
• 1 can of water chestnuts 
• 1 garlic clove, crushed 
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated and peeled
• 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 2 large egg whites
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1.  Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Add broccoli, water chestnuts garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and red-pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.

2.  In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, remaining 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken, and toss to coat.

3.  In a large nonstick skillet, heat Pam over medium-high. Lift half the chicken from egg-white mixture (shaking off excess), and add to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat and set aside (reserve skillet).

4.  Add broccoli mixture to skillet. Cover; cook until broccoli is tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.

  

Yes, I did use white rice.  It is what I had on hand.  Still just as yummy!