Globs of Chocolate

Hmm . . . just found this mug cake adventure among my writing drafts . . . time to post . . . not sure when I wrote it . . .

Anthony and I had fun last night devouring a chocolate peanut butter mug cake he created. It was hilarious to watch it erupt and bake in the microwave. This time he did not put egg in it. We both liked it better without egg.

Asian Pork And Vegetables

Asian Pork And Vegetables:

2 Center Cut Pork Chops

3 Small Onions

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 Handful of Mushrooms

1 Head of Romaine Lettuce

2 TB Minced Ginger

2 TB Minced Garlic

2 TB Soy Sauce

2 TB Olive Oil

2 Cups Water

Salt & Pepper

1. Chop fresh ingredients.

2. Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Cover.

3. Cook until done, about 15 minutes.

Serve with rice and chopsticks.

Lemonade Mug Cake!

Anthony created a delicious lemon mug cake for us last night. The late night dessert had a lime glaze on top, which was my favorite part. I thought the cake and glaze combination tasted like lemonade! Anthony commented that there was a lot of sugar in it. He was so sweet to make us a treat. 

Toys!

I think my sister and I were more excited than the kids when we all went consignment shopping at a particularly amazing consignment shop in PA with my Mom! I could not believe all the fun toys the shop had. The ones I liked the best were the Melissa and Doug toys. I had never heard of that brand before, but my sister was well-versed with it, and informed me that that was what the toys were. I picked out two baby toy sets for baby Shastya that she can use now, and two wooden toy sets for when she gets a little older. The baby toy sets are made up of fabric. One set is a stuffed tool set including a hammer, drill, saw, screwdriver, nails/screws, wood blocks, and a toolbox. The other set is a pink and purple purse. Inside, it has keys, a coin purse with coins, a cell phone, and a compact mirror! One of the toy sets for when Shastya gets older is a wooden pizza making kit which I am really excited about! My sister and I also found many adorable outfits for our little sweeties. Gramma (my Mom) said she would pick up the tab since baby Shastya and I don't make it up to Pennsylvania very often. We had a very memorable consignment shopping excursion.

Mild Chicken & Vegetables Steamed Stew with a Side of Rice

Chicken & Vegetables Steamed Stew

1 Cup Homemade Vegetable Stock

3 Cups Water

4 Chicken Tenderloins

3 Carrots

1 Green Bell Pepper

4 Stalks of Celery

2 Handfuls Mushrooms

8-10 Green Onions

1 Yellow Squash

2 TB Soy Sauce

2 TB Sesame Oil

Salt

  

 

Shastya Goes To A Phillies/Braves Game!

My parents took Anthony, Shastya, and me to a Phillies/Braves game at the Phillies stadium, Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia a couple weeks ago. At Shastya's first Phillies/Braves game, Shastya wore a pink Atlanta Braves shirt that her Daddy (Anthony) had picked out, and bought for her at a thrift store in South Carolina.

Right at the beginning of the game, my Dad (Shastya's Granddad) and I went to buy some sunscreen for my little baby girl. While we were shopping I spotted a miniature Phillie Phanatic for sale behind the counter. I requested the iconic sports mascot for baby Shastya, Granddad obliged. We did not know if sunscreen was going to be enough protection for our sweet little Shastya, so we searched the souvenir venue we were at for a ball cap for Shastya. We thought a ball cap would help shield her eyes so she could look out and enjoy the game! What do you know, we found a cute pink and purple reversible Phillies ball cap there for her! You gotta love ballpark prices. They are hysterical! I believe the little green Phanatic cost $14.99! The little pink reversible cap cost a whopping $19.99! Granddad told us later that the Philly Phanatic is the most well-known mascot in sports! He also said he would keep the mini Phanatic, and the pink baby ball cap in case his other little granddaughters wanted to come to the games!

The game we attended at the Phillies stadium was all drama. The Braves scored a bunch of points, and then they scored a bunch more points. The Phillies scored at least once or twice. Shastya cheered for both the Phillies and the Braves. She cheered whenever either team scored, and so did I.

Helping Mommy In The Kitchen