Monday, June 27, 2011

A Tribute to Kid A- The Best Beardie Ever



I like to take pictures...ALOT. While taking pictures of my bearded dragon, Kid A, I noticed that he seemed to pose for me. I started picking up little hats for him to take pictures with & would like to share some of my favorites.

For the most part, they are holiday centered, so I put them in chronological order.

Valentines Day
(The heart was attached to an old stuffed animal I won in one of those crance machines)

St. Patrick's Day
(This hat is one of two types- there is also a suede one)

Easter
(This "hat" was from a catnip toy)

Halloween
(This hat & Cape combo was from a doll at Jo-Ann Fabrics. The broom was separate)

Thanksgiving
(Following the trend- this was cut off of a doll purchased @ Jo-Ann's)
P.S. Jo-Ann's really has a great holiday section

Christmas
(Santa's hat was part of a catnip combo... there is also a blue one)





Just For Fun
*Any female from the 80's will know exactly where the NKOTB hat came from ;)



Kid A was the best bearded dragon ever! I miss you buddy.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Chicken "Fried" Rice


This recipe is one that I use quite frequently.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. :)

You will need:
~1 pound of Boneless, Skinless White Meat Chicken
Shredded carrots (about two handfuls)
2-3 Stalks of Fresh Broccoli
8 oz Fresh White Button Mushrooms
1 cup of Brown or White Rice
~2-3 Tbsp Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce (as desired)

  • Start by cooking the rice as directed per box/bag
  • While the rice is cooking, cut the chicken into 1/2 inch cubes and cook on medium heat in a covered large pan with enough soy sauce to lightly coat the chicken (~1 Tbsp)

  • Slice the mushrooms and cut the broccoli into desired sizes


  • Once the chicken is cooked through, add the vegetables and cook with lid on until vegetables are slightly tender

  • Add 1 Tbsp soy sauce and stir

  • Mix in rice or serve on rice




*Recipes are never set in stone...feel free to substitute and add items to your liking. You'll never know unless you try it.