Back to life

And....3 1/2 months later! Oh how so much changes! I am now in a new city, with a new job and a new life. Thinking back to summer, it seems a lifetime ago and I am already on the countdown for next summer! A few highlights from my summer were definitely time with my cousin, time at the lake and my first trip to Vegas with some amazing ladies!

Now on to the present things: I have been having a hard time balancing work and life. Since the beginning of October I have started back at the gym. Every time I go I up my game and seem to rise to the challenge! I do need more ideas though for ab workouts. Any ideas?

A little fitness tip to pass on from my bro. After workout snacks: Wait a half hour and have something light like a banana, yogurt, egg. 

Finally a recipe I must share. I haven't made this in awhile but I do love it! Sesame chicken stir fry thanks to Pinterest! 

Ingredients: 

- Canola oil for frying

- 2 egg whites

- 1/4 cup cornstarch

- 1 1/2 lb chkn breasts, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips

- salt and pepper to taste

- 1/2 lb snow peas , strings removed. 

- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2in strips, then halved crosswise

- 3/4 sesame stir fry sauce

- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

What to do: 

 In an electric wok (med-high) pour oil to a depth of 1 inch and heat till simmering. Line baking sheet with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites and cornstarch. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the bowl and stir completely to coat the chicken in the egg mixture.

In 4 batches, add chicken to oil. Fry, turning the pieces occasionally and making sure they don't stick together. About 4 mins per batch or until light golden. Transfer to baking sheet. 

Transfer oil to heat-safe bowl. Increase wok to high and put back in a Tbsp of oil to wok. Add snow peas and bell peppers and stir-fry to crisp tender (4 mins). Return chicken to wok and add stir-fry sauce. Mix and heat for 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. 

Rice is the perfect match!!

Well this is all for today...next time I'll try to share some of my Freezer recipes that have been lifesavers for the crazy month of September. If you have delish recipes you'd like to share with me..please pass them along!

Luvs you all!!