The Inner Struggle – A Haiku
My heart pulls my mind
Sometimes heaven, sometimes hell
Thank God for saving
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr
Image from Google Images
Scallops with Lemon Grass Broth & Spinach (Thai)
Posted: September 6, 2013 in FoodTags: Asian, Enoki mushroom, Lemon grass, recipe, Scallop, Soups and Stews, spinach, Thailand
Scallops With Lemon Grass Broth & Spinach (Thai)
This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook.
2 cups of chicken broth
2 tbsp of Lemon Grass sliced
One bunch green onions sliced
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
1/2 of orange bell pepper chopped fine
One 7 oz package of Enoki mushrooms
One teaspoon of sugar
One tbsp of fish sauce
Juice of one lime
8 oz of spinach
1. Place all of the ingredients in the pot except scallops and spinach and simmer for five minutes.
2. Add spinach and scallops and cook for two minutes more.
3. Divide the meal up into bowls and enjoy. It should serve at least four people.
Koi and the Lotus Flower- A Tanka Poem
Posted: September 6, 2013 in PoetryTags: Japanese poetry, Koi, lotus flower, Tanka, Water garden
Koi and the Lotus Flower – A Tanka
Floating in the pond
The lotus provides beauty
It’s roots a cover
Koi swim happily below
Nature working together
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Art from Google Images
Habanero- A Haiku
Posted: September 6, 2013 in PoetryTags: habanero, Haiku, Haiku and Related Forms, Literature, Poetry
Habanero – A Haiku
From the Amazon
Hot, spicy, ingredient.
A true taste of fire.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Photo from Google Images
Songwriter -A Haiku
Posted: September 6, 2013 in PoetryTags: Haiku, Haiku and Related Forms, Japanese poetry, Poetry, songwriter
Songwriter – A Haiku
Simplest way to play.
Major, Minor, Melody.
Lyrics on the way.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Dumb Em’ Down- A Haiku
Posted: September 4, 2013 in PoetryTags: Education, Family, Haiku, Japanese poetry, Poetry, teaching
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/08/30/new-age-education-fuzzy-math-and-less-fiction/
Dumb Em’ Down – A Haiku
Remove their thinking
Controlling is our main goal.
We need compliance
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
Fragrant Ginger Chicken with Noodles
Posted: September 4, 2013 in FoodTags: Broth, Chicken, Chinese, Cook, ginger, Noodle, Poultry, recipe, Soy sauce
Tonight, I went back to my new cookbook by Wendy Sweetser called Asian Flavors to cook up this beautiful dish, Fragrant Ginger Chicken with Noodles. It made my insides dance with happiness and delight. It could easily be named YUM!
Chinese Braised Shrimp & Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
Posted: September 3, 2013 in FoodTags: Chinese, choy sum, Cookbook, Healthy, Quick meal, recipe, shimeji mushroom, shrimp
Today I was in the kitchen experimenting with some Chinese vegetables that I have never eaten. They were Shimeji mushrooms and Choy Sum. I loved them!
This recipe can be found in the Asian cookbook called Asian Flavors by Wendy Sweetster.
I really love this Asian Cookbook! Great photos and easy to follow recipes.
A Cool Bulldog Photo
Posted: September 2, 2013 in Animals, PhotographyTags: Breeds, Bulldog, Digital photography, Dog, Pets, Photography
Yesterday I went to our church’s first ever doggy day service. There were hundreds of dogs to take photos of all around the field. My eye caught this bulldog sticking its tongue out, so I waited patiently until for this photo opportunity.
Steamed Scallops with Vegetables and Ponzu Sauce
Posted: August 31, 2013 in FoodTags: Asian, Cooking, Japanese cuisine, recipe, Scallop
This beautiful recipe is from the book Asian Flavors by Wendy Sweetser. It is one of the best cookbooks I have used covering a variety of Asian regions.
Albert Moyer, Jr. 