the yummiest dinner ever!

For those that dont know, I have a wok..I love my wok and should cook with it more often. SO I thought I'd share last night's dinner (done in 15 minutes..BONUS) and left overs for lunch today...mmm ..mmm. GOOD! I'll warn you that I measure very infrequently when I wok. I just splash the ingredients together so I'll give you estimates:

1 wok (heat on high)

Sesame oil (in the wok..I pour it in until there's a 1/4 in at the bottom)

thin sliced chicken breasts

1 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup orange juice

1-2 tablespoons Ground ginger

1 package of asian vegetables (I got the orange sesame steam pack) dont remember the brand but any veggies will do and they can be fresh or frozen.

Wash the chicken (I wash all meats that enter my kitchen) and mix all the ingredients except the veggies & sesame oil into a bowl big enough to hold that and the chicken slices.

Plop the Chicken into the bowl and slop them around so they get a good coverage of sauce.

Heat up the wok (dont heat the oil before getting the ingredients together..if youve wok'ed before you know that a wok heats up WAAAAAY fast and you'll just burn your oil.

Place the chicken around the sides touching into the oil and cover. it only takes about 5-7 minutes and then you can turn them over. cook the other side.

When the chicken looks done, pour in the remainder of the sauce and all the veggies. Give everything a good toss once or twice so the sauce gets a chance to stir on everything (It will thicken with the heat) When the veggies are the right consistency (I like mine softer so Boogie can eat them easily) and remember if you're using frozen veggies that they'll need a little extra time, you're all done!

Of course Rice goes with this extremely well and if you are in a rush (as I frequently am) then ive found most brands carry some great rice mixes that are done in 5 minutes !

Totally enjoy!!

I'd share a picture but there isnt anything left to photog ;)

Wow-Puppy Power!

This is the Psychiatrist's dog. Purebred (Bernese mountain dog), therapy dog here at Childhelp. ..Mattie Rose. I had to run out the end of a roll (I hate wasting film) from the wedding I had a few weekends ago. So I offered to take some pics of her and Mattie...I just had to share because this was such a beautiful pic! And this is one of the sweetest dogs.

7 "interesting" things about me:

Ok Carissa! I think I did this somewhere else, but not here....

7 "interesting" things about me:

1. I'm named after Amy (from the book 'Little Women') because mom said she always wanted a little blonde haired, blue eyed girl...go figure... and Michelle from the Beatles song (my parents thought real long & hard with me..didnt they ;)

2. When I was a little girl I wanted to be a cowboy (not a cowgirl...they dont get to ride the horses) so I grew up and much to the anxiety of my family, I bred, foaled, broke & trained race horses ..I worked with horses in some form or fashion (including private lessons to others) for 16 yrs.

3. I worked on the Paddleboat in Fredericksburg for 5yrs..probably one of the coolest things I ever did! I worked on the engines (yes, I know some about diesel engines) and frequently drove the boat during cruises as well as dealing with lines, customers and keeping the food prep and kitchen issues in order. They jokingly called me the 1st mate..hee

4. Ive always owned a dog and cat until recently (this is my 1st time since childhood being without any pets) but also have had 2 snakes and a ferret!

5. I own a motorcycle and have been to bike week. I swear one of these days I'm going to surprise you all at an MNO with it ;)

6.I lived in California for a yr . (sorry for those CA folks..it was the most miserable year of my life)

7. I love to sing and you can sometimes catch me while I'm driving with the radio off singing some old favorites...used to be me at the top of my voice level singing while I cleaned horse stalls at the barn..I sang at my wedding (just the reception..my hubby and our DJ were both karoake DJs together ..thats how I first met him) so he dragged me up to sing. Yes, there is picture proof of me in my dress, mike in hand (lol)

There's more sometimes than immediately meets the eye...

At first glance, this is a cute pic of a very determined little face that is riding a horse for the 1st time. I love this picture...but take a closer look................ scroll

Down here...see that line from the horse to the grass? Yes, that is urine. That is what makes this picture as cute & funny as it truly is. Would this be one of the "black mail" catagory when he starts dating?

Is this the cutest face you've ever seen???

ok...I mean minus your own cutie patootie's faces!

This is with the new digital SLR by the way...