Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Chock full of nuts hodgepodge

 


Incredibly, it's Wednesday again, and time for the Hodgepodge at From This Side of the Pond, where Joyce asks the questions and bloggers provide the answers.  Here we go ...

 1. February 16th is National Almond day...are you a fan? If so what's your favorite food item or recipe that contains almonds? 

Yes, we love almonds in our house.  Hershey bars with almonds have long been a favorite of mine, but I can't even tell you how long it's been since I tasted one. 

I'll also share this stir-fry recipe that we have enjoyed many times:


 ALMOND CHICKEN STIR-FRY

1 cup whole unblanched almonds
2 Tblsp. vegetable oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 Tblsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 Tblsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. ginger
1 14-ounce pkg. frozen sugar snap peas
Rice or pasta

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in oil for 3 minutes.  Add chicken; stir-fry until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine next 5 ingredients until smooth; add to chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the peas; cook until heated through. Serve over rice or pasta. Top with chow mein noodles if desired.

Serves 4.

2. Something you are currently 'nuts' about? 

Clementines.  We are going through them like crazy. 

3. Something currently driving you 'nuts'? 

The insane narratives coming out of our nation's capitol.

4. Something you recently bought for 'peanuts'? 

This wasn't recent, but it's probably one of the most recent buys in that category.  A local-ish discount store had 5-lb. bags of King Arthur organic flour for 99¢.  They were very slightly outdated, but we popped them right in the freezer.  We used mostly this flour for our Christmas cookie baking.

5. Share a favorite quote uttered by any U.S. President ( if you're not an American, a quote made by the leader of your own country). 

Here's a very appropriate and timely 1981 quote from Ronald Reagan:

"This is a time for choosing.
I made a speech by that title in 1964.  I said, 'We've been told increasingly that we must choose between left or right.'   But we're still using those terms -- left or right.  And I'll repeat what I said then, in '64.  'There is no left or right.  There's only an up or down': up to the ultimate in individual freedom, man's age old dream, the ultimate in individual freedom consistent with an orderly society -- or down to the totalitarianism of the antheap.  And those today who, however good their intentions, tell us that we should trade freedom for security are on that downward path."

Long may it wave!

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I brought out this photo of felt chocolates to  share with readers on Instagram on Valentine's Day, and will add some felt Valentine cookies here.  I really need to get to making more felt food for the younger grandchildren.  I'm positive they would enjoy it.


And that wraps up the Hodgepodge for this week!  Why not head on over to From This Side of the Pond and snag the questions to answer on your own blog?

10 comments:

  1. I'm not sure I've ever seen felt candy - so cute!!!!

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  2. A big YES! to your quote. How could anyone in '64 had any idea how quickly we would have gone 'downward'. The felt cookies are adorable and yes would be so much fun for children.

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  3. I wish I had some of those cookies with my coffee this morning!

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  4. Love the quote you chose and why!

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  5. My grandboys love the play food. 99 cents!! Lucky you...it's usually five times that amount. I try to buy it on sale but have never seen it for your price. Excellent quote!

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  6. I enjoyed your answers. I enjoy almonds in stirfry too, as well as cashews. Those cookies look yummy. I've made some similar ones.

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  7. Yes...to your quote!!

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  8. I am chuckling about the Clementines because I have a little bowl right here with Clementine segments. They really are good.

    Now that I have two little ones in my life again who are into food for their play kitchen, I am intrigued by the felt food. I was considering some doughnuts for them...pretty pricey at Amazon. I'm sure that I could do as well or maybe not,

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  9. OH, that felt candy/cookies looks so real! Made me want to try some! LOL. And King Arthur Flour for 99cents? Wow! I wish I could find some. I have a hard time even finding KA Flour here, or any other "unbleached" flour. What is wrong with people? Anyway I did find some KA the other day and I noticed how much better it is right away. When we lived in NH I remember hearing commercials for it on a Christian radio program I used to listen to when traveling to and from work. This man (I don't remember his name) had a broadcast that was sponsored by KA flour, and he always had some good recipes and cooking tips, etc. Maybe you know who it is. Of course this was about 30 years ago now. Probably long gone. But I always think of him and that program when I buy KA flour! Your almond chicken dish looks and sounds good. I may have to try that. Have a blessed and wonderful week.

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  10. Oh my goodness, your felt candy looks awesome, Mrs. T! And I'm a fan of Hershey's candy bar with almonds too.

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