Yaki Ramen Noodle Recipe
Feature Article • Y for Yummy | By angela | February 22 2012, 2:45 pm
At home and in the mood for some Asian comfort food – I thought “Hey! I have a pack of ramen – let’s DO THIS!”
What is “this” exactly? Yaki Ramen!!
No filter!! Angela can WOK - so can YOU!
What You’ll Need:
-one pack a ramen per person
-water
-veggies – I like, mushrooms and cucumber – Other ideas include: beansprouts, shredded carrots, and peas
-meats/seafood – Almost cooked chicken, beef, pork, duck, I like shrimp and scallops (Hint: Defrosted frozen cooked shrimp are the easiest to use!)
-Sesame oil
-a wok or pot
**Optional – hot sauce, coriander
Easy Instructions:
1. Put your wok/pot on the stove. Turn the element to high heat.
2. Open your ramen noodle packs and place them in the wok/pot. Fill the wok/pot so that the noodles are half submerged in water. At this time, add in your veggies, meats, and the seasoning pack from the instant noodle pack. STIR!!
3. Keep your element on high heat and continue stirring until all the water is gone.
4. Garnish with hot sauce and coriander if you like – SERVE!
“I will always love you” by Whitney Houston
Feature Article • J for Jukebox | By angela | February 16 2012, 12:18 pm
In honor of love month and of Whitney Houston.
Listen here:
Kumbaya here:
If I should stay,
I would only be in your way.
So I’ll go, but I know
I’ll think of you ev’ry step of the way.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
You, my darling you. Hmm.
Bittersweet memories
that is all I’m taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don’t cry.
We both know I’m not what you, you need.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
(Instrumental solo)
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of.
And I wish to you, joy and happiness.
But above all this, I wish you love.
And I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I will always love you.
I, I will always love you.
You, darling, I love you.
Ooh, I’ll always, I’ll always love you.
Eight Mill Wedding
Feature Article • L for Love | By angela | February 14 2012, 7:00 am
I first met JR years ago – a warm, funny, and talented co-worker, I was over the moon to discover JR’s talents in 8mm film.
8mm film was first introduced to the world in the 1930s by Kodak as an economical way to capture home movies. With technology rapidly changing, 8mm is now hard to find.
JR’s kept 8mm alive. His infatuation with 8mm started just before film school in Toronto, Ontario. At a discount store he bought his first 8mm camera for only $2 and that noisy little camera is still working today.
For over ten years, JR has put his vintage camera to work as he captures the most special of moments, weddings.
A guest at a friend’s wedding, he shot it and gave the video to the Bride & Groom as a wedding gift. After putting the footage together with a great song he knew he had stumbled onto something magical. I think he has too. Check out his 2012 Highlight Reel here and get ready to fall in love.
I was so inspired by this video, I just had to know what inspires him.
He told me, “The biggest thing I love to capture, and what inspires me to keep filming are the moments when no one realizes they’re being filmed. You have to constantly be aware of what’s going on around you and anticipate what’s about to happen. It’s exciting when you know that you’ve captured something special that’s completely raw and honest. I really focus on the moments in between, if that makes any sense.”
It makes sense to me! After an answer so sweet, I was curious to know, what was his definition of love? “Tough question” he laughs, “I find love is in the little things. Like when you get up at the crack of dawn to iron your girlfriends outfit and make her coffee before she goes to work. That’s love.” … GAH!! I think I’m in love!
For more Eight Mill Wedding, click here. Happy Valentine’s Day <3
“Your Song” by Elton John
Feature Article • J for Jukebox | By angela | February 9 2012, 2:17 pm
I hope you don’t mind, that I put down in woooords – how wonderful life is now you’re in the world – GAH!!! And on repeat.
Listen here:
Kumbaya here:
I’m not one of those who can easily hide
I don’t have much money but boy if I did
I’d buy a big house where we both could live
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
I know it’s not much but it’s the best I can do
My gift is my song and this one’s for you
It may be quite simple but now that it’s done
I hope you don’t mind
I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you’re in the world
Well a few of the verses well they’ve got me quite cross
But the sun’s been quite kind while I wrote this song
It’s for people like you that keep it turned on
You see I’ve forgotten if they’re green or they’re blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen
Angela-ism
W for Wisdom | By angela | February 6 2012, 5:06 pm
Angela-ism: He that asks for everything receives nothing in return.
“We Found Love” by Rihanna
Feature Article • J for Jukebox | By angela | February 2 2012, 1:15 pm
February is LOOOOVE month!
Love + Dance = Rihanna Mama!
Happy Kumbaya Thursday!
Listen here:
Kumbaya here:
Yellow diamonds in the light
And we’re standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive
It’s the way I’m feeling I just can’t deny
But I’ve gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Shine a light through an open door
Love and life I will divide
Turn away cause I need you more
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
It’s the way I’m feeling I just can’t deny
But I’ve gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Yellow diamonds in the light
And we’re standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine…
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
This is why my Dad is AWESOME! Reason #12
A for Angela • Feature Article • L for Love | By angela | February 1 2012, 7:00 am
My Dad is an economical person. He spends money where he sees value and poo poos on things he doesn’t. Recently we took a family vacation to Le Blanc Spa & Resort in Cancun, Mexico – a 5 diamond resort and the number one ranked resort in all of Cancun – Dad doesn’t think the food is awesome. He hates their pens. The massage wasn’t great. WHAT?!
My Dad looks like an Owl. But taller and skinner. I think owls like to save money, I mean, if they used money that is, they would save it.
Dad is the kind of person that gets toe polish because he PAID for this pedicure! The kind of guy uses everything until it’s very last thread. The kind of man who only buys groceries on sale and if you forget to buy something – that is TOO BAD because we aren’t going back – because it costs money to buy gas and we’re on a geographically optimized route – DUH! Money doesn’t grow on trees!!
Daddy does have a soft spot though, for, stuffed animals. If there’s a stuffed animal to be bought, he’ll look at them all. Assessing which bear is cuter, which puppy is softer – should he buy some clothes for the dog? Does he look better wearing it? Or without? How many should he buy? One for him, some for gifts … One wearing a scarf, one wearing a sweater – what about a dress? It doesn’t matter the price, as long as its cute – Daddy Mak will have it, and that’s why he’s awesome.
How else is my Dad awesome? Click here to find out!