12-12-12

Today is 12-12-12! The last day we will see repeating numbers in the date for a while. Pictures at 12:12 pm plus a reason to try new Trader Joe goodies...

 

Here I am at precisely 12:12 pm:

Mom took a pic, too!

And sister:

I am not always so professional looking... I had to give a presentation today at work! And what's a presentation without goodies? Amazing butter waffle cookies and salt water taffy from Trader Joe's. Love an excuse to try new things at my favorite store!

Yum!

Sesame Chicken

Tonight's menu: sesame chicken with roasted broccoli and brown rice. Dinner is served! Recipe below.

Lighter Sesame Chicken

Modified from Iowa Girl Eats

Serves 2

Ingredients

·         1/2 cup brown rice

·         2 cups broccoli florets

·         1 egg white

·         2 Tablespoons cornstarch

·         2 small chicken breasts (12oz), cut into 2″ pieces

·         salt & pepper

·         1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

·         2 Tablespoons sesame seeds

·         2-1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce

·         1/4 cup honey

·         1 garlic clove, minced

·         2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

·         Roast or steam broccoli until crisp tender, then set aside (directions for roasting from Can You Stay for Dinner?).

·         Prepare rice according to package directions.

·         In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and cornstarch until smooth.

·         Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper then add to egg white mixture and toss to evenly coat.

·         Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully add chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes a side, or until cooked through.

·         Meanwhile, combine sesame seeds, soy sauce, honey, and garlic together in a small bowl then set aside.

·         Turn off heat and remove skillet from burner. Add prepared sauce and green onions then toss to combine. Stir in broccoli, then scoop mixture into bowls over cooked rice.

Long hair, don't care!

Or should I? I don't remember the last time it's been this long... Stay tuned for an after-haircut picture! (By the way, taking a picture behind myself was a challenge!)