Container Garden: Day 8

It's only been a week since I began phase one of my container garden and thus far it's a smashing success. I am proud to report that the radishes have begun to sprout up through the dirt. In just a few weeks I'm going to have the best radish-based salad ever.

Radishes (growing quite nicely in my makeshift milk-turned-container):











Plus the kale and lettuce are really happy!


Lovely kale:









And the lettuce Mix:

From My Kitchen To Yours: Adobo Chicken

From mashed potatoes to Mac-n-Cheese, I have found that comfort foods often have a tie to one's childhood. Often times it is what you ate when you home sick from school or what you scarfed down when you were upset or anxious.

In my case, one of my all-time comfort foods is my Mom's adobo chicken. It's probably one of the easiest, yet delicious meals I make. I am starting to realize most Filipino dishes are that way.

Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound chicken wings
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 minced garlic clove
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil




Directions:
1) Put all ingredients in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to about medium low and let softly boil for approximately 1/2 hour. If the liquid starts to boil down then feel free to add more water.











2) Warm the 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and brown them on both sides.









3) Dump the chicken back in the liquid broth. Bring back to a boil and let simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Serve over fresh rice.

DIY Project: flower brooch for spring

It is nearly 70 degrees today and I'm absolutely loving it. Unfortunately the weather peeps are predicting thundershowers and rain for tomorrow. So to avoid starting my work week bummed with the crappy weather, I made a pretty flower brooch to wear.

I promise it will ward off all negative feelings caused by the weather (or at least it does the trick in my case)










directions here: http://tinyurl.com/c2sofx

DIY Project: easy wall art

I'm tired of the space above my dresser being bare and stark white. Thus I made some decorations with the extra fabric and embroidery hoops I recently scored while thrifting at Unique.

I had to find a nice balance between what I found pretty and what the BF found too girly as I don't have the luxury of residing by myself. In fact, all my roommates are boys except the kitties.

Also I'd like to point out the pretty rose perched on top of my dresser. It was the present waiting for me after my first day of work.

A close up of the lovely trio:










Also I'll have to thank the lovely BF for taking a break from writing to hammer in some nails where I can't reach: