Tuesday, July 22, 2014

DIY Of The Week

Do you want to avoid toxins in your home and save money?

72 uses for simple household products.




In The Kitchen - Balsamic Chicken Wings

Balsamic Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS
18 chicken wings
1 cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic (more or less if you desire)
Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Remove the tops from the wings by cutting between the joints. Salt & pepper wings and put in large ziplock bag.

2. Combine the honey, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Pour half the marinade into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag getting most of the air out of it, then gently distribute the marinade over all the wings.  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, over night is better.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches sear the chicken wings, flipping once, until golden brown. Transfer all the wings to a large baking sheet and cook in the oven for about 30 minutes, flipping the wings often to prevent them from burning. Add remaining marinade and continue to cook the wings until the sauce thickens and coats the wings evenly, about 10-15 minutes. 

This sauce is amazing.  I wasn't sure if Matt & the kids would like it, and they loved it!!  I made a separate batch for Matt and added some chili paste to the marinade for spice.  You can also do this with boneless chicken tenders.  This recipe can easily be cut in half or doubled for a large crowd.


Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Book List 2014

Here is the list of books I've read this year.  I will be updating the list as the year goes on.  99% of the books I read are non-fiction, self help or informative type books.  Sorry, there won't be any romance novels on the list. :)

The ADHA and AUTISM Nutritional Supplement Handbook

The Better Brain Book

The ministry of motherhood : following Christ's example in reaching the hearts of our children

The Inflammation Syndrome

Grain Brain

The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD

Moving Beyond ADD/ADHD: An effective holistic mind-body approach.

Homeschooling the child with ADD (or other special needs) : your complete guide to successfully homeschooling the child with learning differences.

The year of learning dangerously : adventures in homeschooling.


Homeschooling for dummies


The spark : a mother's story of nurturing a genius.


The everything health guide to adult ADD/ADHD : expert advice to find the right diagnosis, evaluation and treatment.


The circle maker : dream big, pray hard, think long.


The everything homeschooling book : all you need to create the best curriculum and learning environment for your child.


Family Inspiration - 15 July

Every child need not fit the same mold - nor should we force them to do so.

In humility consider others better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3