You Have to Love SNL -- Direct to Video

Well, NBC failed to acknowledge my email inquiry about posting this video. I tried in good faith. Here's the direct video. Enjoy.

A Fabulous Stir Fry Recipe

I just tried this recipe today to add a twist to my stir frying of chicken. It is very yummy and easily adaptable. The key may be to use good butchershop chicken (if you have access).

>Spicy Stir-Fried Garlic Pepper Chicken

This deliciously sauted chicken is easy to prepare and will make an excellent snack or may be used as a filling for Tacos, Burritos, or Sandwiches.

Ingredients: (makes 6 - 8 servings)

2 pounds (900 gms) Chicken (boneless cubes)

2 tablespoons Oil (veg., olive or corn)

2 teaspoons Garlic chopped/paste

1 cup Onions Diced

3 peppers (red, yellow, green, and/or orange)

2 teaspoons Lemon/Lime juice

2 teaspoons Spice 'N Flavor Garam Masala

1 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves chopped, Salt to taste

Method:

1.Marinate the chicken with lemon juice,

salt and SPICE 'N FLAVOR Garam Masala and set aside for 30 mins.

2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan,

add the chicken, garlic and stir-fry on medium fire for 10 mins.

3. Add the onions, bell pepper, 3 tablespoons of water and stir-fry for 5 mins.

or until the chicken become brownish and dry.

4. Turn off the heat and garnish with the coriander (cilantro) leaves.

Chef's Tip s:

* Add a variety of bell peppers (green, yellow and red) for a colorful dish.

* Add chopped spring onions and celery in step 3 for added flavor.

* You may use the above recipe for stir-frying Chicken Liver, Turkey, Veal, or vegetables

(Potatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower or Tofu).

* To use as a spice rub mix 1 teaspoon of Spice 'N Flavor Garam Masala with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Serve hot as an appetizer or with rice (boiled or pilaf), Indian breads, pita bread, Tacos, Burritos or any other bread.

The Library Kicks Butt !

I love reading articles about stupid library users. When you check out books from the library (school, public, academic, etc.), the agreement is that you will return them in a timely manner. If you don't there are consequences for your lack of responsibility. I find it interesting that some individuals think a public library serves as their own personal Amazon.com account. Where does that mentality come from? Just take the damn books back and pay the meagre fine!

The End of Summer

Finally, the summer draws to a close. I am back on the school clock as of this Thursday and back in the classroom the following week. It has been a seemingly-endless year filled with anxiety, positive and negative occupational experiences, personal growth, and deep reflection. What words best describe my mindset? Excited, slightly apprehensive, relieved, curious, . . . happy.

Vampire Reading

I just finished the fourth book in the Stephenie Meyer vampire series. The first book (Twilight) had me intrigued by all the hype. The second (New Moon) had me hooked. The third (Eclipse) made me angry because two of the male characters were rather abusive in my eyes. The fourth has me hungry for more. The problems I had with the third book were resolved in the fourth by character development (maturation). Plus, Meyer shifted her narrative voice in the fourth which allowed more of a sympathetic attachment to one of the players. I just couldn't put it down and fought with the urge to read the last chapter right away to know the resolution. In the wee hours of the morning, I was not disappointed by the closure. There's plenty of room for more. The book also presented interesting twists on vampire mythology, genetics, power structures, and conflict resolution. I hope Meyer is sitting at her computer 24/7.