This and That

 

Hello! How are you doing? I'm happy to report that the freezing cold weather has eased up and we are now having regular winter weather. I wear 'regular' clothes on my walks and sometimes I have to take my mitts off because I get warm. It's wonderful.

The birds have ramped up their singing - a true sign of spring! Since the weather warmed up a bit, the crowding at my bird feeder off the back patio has eased up.  In about a month I will switch to thistle feed only because the resident raccoon will be stirring and he/she lovely to eat the regular mix. I am gleeful when I outwit them. 

Yesterday we had a stir fry for dinner. I don't follow a recipe, since it's made up but I use a mix of sesame oil and olive oil. The vegetables in this photo are Nappa cabbage, mushrooms, broccoli and snow peas. For seasonings I use ginger powder and an umami blend (salt free). In a bowl we place chopped cooked chicken at the bottom then a scoop of jasmine rice (hot to heat up the chicken at the bottom) then the stir fry on top.

I like kimchi on the side and some soy sauce but the possibilities are endless. We eat this at least once a week and it's great when you have leftover chicken or some tofu.

I am currently reading, Raven Black, Digital Minimalism, and Glory over Everything.  My reading time has been scant but I do squeeze in some reading every day. 

I continue to show up in my nature journal once a week and sketch something that comes to mind. Now that the weather is turning spring-like, there will be an abundance to write about.

Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsFebruary 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM

    The birdsong is just so brilliant right now... even Frankie pauses on walks to listen! :) We love stir fry here... I do much the same, a melange of veggies with a bit of protein! Yum! Have a great weekend!

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  2. SandiFebruary 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM

    beautiful bird!

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  3. VeraFebruary 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM

    We do a lot of stir fry and, in fact, it is on the menu tonight with shrimp! Mostly veggies and a little protein works for us. The birds are singing Spring songs and our Red Wing Blackbirds are back! Fletch saw a very large raccoon on our patio the other night. I'm glad they are around, but I prefer them to keep their distance. Happy weekend!

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  4. DiannaFebruary 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM

    Such a lovely post, Karen. The stir fry looks amazing. I'm enjoying the morning serenades I am receiving each morning thanks to the birds. Enjoyed your entry in your nature journal.

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  5. BonnyFebruary 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM

    The birdsong is lovely and your stir fry looks delicious!

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  6. Mary KirklandFebruary 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM

    The stir fry looks good.

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  7. Deb J. in UtahFebruary 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM

    It's so nice to hear the birds and see the son and know that spring is officially less than a month away! I love the sketch journal. You are very talented. The stir fry looks delicious and healthy.

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  8. JaneFebruary 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM

    You remind me that one of the things I want to do this year is conquer tofu. I like to stir-fry veggies and then cook up rice or quinoa. Yours looks delicious.

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  9. JuliannMarch 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM

    The birds are singing outside my open window this morning and it is lovely.

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  10. My Creative LifeMarch 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM

    It's lovely to hear the birds singing, there are so many signs of spring outside now... beautiful. Enjoy your stir fry, we'll probably have a stir fry tonight and a roast tomorrow, when my son is home.

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  11. Hena TayebMarch 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM

    I love a good stir fry.. and kimchi is so yum.

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