tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40480287030269244732024-02-19T09:00:24.324-08:00Life is a song...Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.comBlogger268125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-36835138091302194102013-09-22T16:48:00.001-07:002013-09-22T16:48:29.121-07:00Chicken Wing Delight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's not often I get the urge to cook more than something quick, but when I do I go all out. Today it was chicken wings.</div>
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My biggest complaint with Mom's wings is that they're slightly soggy, and they are worse when they're left over. When I found a recipe for crispy wings on bonappetit.com, <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crispy-baked-chicken-wings">here</a>, it was like a lightbulb went off. Duh! Don't cook them in their juices.</div>
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Then it was time to find recipes for the sauces I was craving. First, garlic parmesan - like Arooga's. I found a Buffalo Wild Wings copycat recipe instead on a Charbroil forum, <a href="http://forums.charbroil.com/index.php?topic=6516.0">here.</a> In an effort to be *slightly* healthier, I subbed plain yogurt for the mayo. It was a little runny (rather than creamy), but I think that's because of the substitution.</div>
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Then, Mom's Sweet and Sour sauce.</div>
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<u>Sweet and Sour Chicken Wing Sauce</u></div>
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1 cup water</div>
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1/3 cup vinegar</div>
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1/2 cup sugar</div>
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1/8 tsp salt</div>
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1/4 tsp soy sauce</div>
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1 tbsp ketchup</div>
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Bring all ingredients to a boil. Mix 2 tbsp corn starch with 2 tbsp water, then add to sauce for thickening. Whisk to remove lumps.</div>
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Here's the result:</div>
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It was definitely tasty and worth the effort. I'll let you know if making enough for leftovers is as well.</div>
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And in case you're wondering, the green beans are a la my good friend Sarah at Recipe Savant. You can find the recipe <a href="http://recipesavant.blogspot.com/2013/05/not-to-be-discouraged.html">here</a>!</div>
Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-14684970946368835342013-03-30T18:25:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:26:42.808-07:0030. Relax<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for Dad? If he's not at work, he's probably relaxing in his chair with his computer.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-49097983917988513342013-03-29T21:25:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:25:33.543-07:0029. Goodnight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Baby girl went to sleep while we played games.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-15613414033909304652013-03-28T20:23:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:23:57.788-07:0028. In the Mirror<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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View in the rearview on the drive to Mom and Dad's. Don't tell the sister I caught her in the mirror too!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-20192762489247329712013-03-27T18:22:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:22:49.262-07:0027. Pair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had to dig my camera camera out for this! A daily part of my life.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-55793200123603007492013-03-26T20:20:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:21:48.754-07:0026. Something I Did<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Went to the eye doctor and bought new glasses today - the first new pair since I switched to contacts back in high school!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-12567306237724386172013-03-25T18:19:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:20:38.482-07:0025. In My Drawer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few of my favorite necklaces.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-9708590050220617952013-03-24T18:19:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:19:47.962-07:0024. Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking up at church.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-8931500581787819572013-03-23T18:18:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:18:54.527-07:0023. What I Do For Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'll admit it. I play an MMO. And I'm okay with that!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-42013510437105250722013-03-22T18:17:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:17:43.043-07:0022. About Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am most comfortable in a hoodie, jeans, and flats!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-19295771866450474802013-03-21T16:16:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:16:50.966-07:0021. Working<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Teaching a mallet lesson, running a choir rehearsal, and paperwork. Story of my life!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-56336222054536048412013-03-20T18:15:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:15:36.461-07:0020. Clean<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am totally anal-retentive about making sure my flute is fingerprint-free before I put it away!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-70371395473025495192013-03-19T18:13:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:14:04.921-07:0019. Sign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Celebrating finally being hungry again with dinner at one of my favorite places.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-56099196406554338232013-03-18T16:12:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:12:53.766-07:0018. Shoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I should be wearing boots. I want to wear flats. But I wore sneakers. One of these days the snow will go away.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-10669787707083718482013-03-17T12:11:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:11:46.168-07:0017. Green<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Baby girl's eyes.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-79694770121476416602013-03-16T09:10:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:11:02.478-07:0016. 9 O'Clock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Getting ready for work on a Saturday. *sigh*Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-48417575700964311802013-03-15T15:09:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:09:58.272-07:0015. Explore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes the best way to explore is through your dreams (especially when you're sick).Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-12623558833660401252013-03-14T13:08:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:08:15.241-07:0014. Tasty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sick. :( Although this smoothie was tasty, it wasn't what I'd hoped to photograph today.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-24219400089633628812013-03-13T15:06:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:06:31.346-07:0013. Sound<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guess what it is?? I hear it every day 8th period, and 4th period on A days!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-21639106693977639842013-03-12T18:03:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:03:15.618-07:0012. In the Distance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The quarry at the top of the mountain always points the way home.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-57259335641981030042013-03-11T14:02:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:02:12.350-07:0011. Important<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My to-do list. If it's not here, it doesn't get done...Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-73693769435611180792013-03-10T18:00:00.000-07:002013-04-02T18:01:10.139-07:0010. I Want...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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... happy ever after.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-66673490481619148182013-03-09T22:59:00.000-08:002013-04-02T18:00:11.030-07:009. Faceless Self-Portrait<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, I'll admit that I didn't take this. But I spent the day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, so I couldn't resist getting me and a Monet in the same shot!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-37924823162524011182013-03-08T19:13:00.000-08:002013-03-09T19:14:11.250-08:008. Favorite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My favorite tangible memories of Grandma. Some of the things I've inherited.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295870627859238458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4048028703026924473.post-23574319519296270232013-03-07T19:13:00.000-08:002013-03-09T19:13:30.727-08:007. Fear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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