Projects

Here in brief is a list of the projects this household is currently engaged in at some level:

Bedframe (This is the only project that hasn't progressed past a drawing and parts list stage)
Sidetable/Bar
Coat
Jacket
Skirt
Apron
Pants
Tent

Everything but the Bed Frame is at some level of construction.  This is something that I love, building things.  To me there's fewer feelings greater than holding in your hands the product of your labor.  Papers, maps, and ideas are all well and good but I can't get the same degree of satisfaction out of them that I can out of objects.

So while I may be a part of the Secret Socialist Agenda, I am terrible at it because I am incredibly materialistic.  I love things!  I'll post pictures as things begin to exist in a finished form.

Orange and Ginger Stir-Fry Sauce

1,  Orange
1 tbsp.,  Plum Sauce (This stuff is basically sweet ginger-y syrup, substitute it with a mixture of vinegar, brown sugar, ground ginger, cracked red pepper, and powdered garlic.  The ratio for those ingredients can be 2:1:1:1:1, but feel free to add more of what ever you like)
2 tbsp.,  Soy Sauce
1/4 c.,  Chicken Stock
1/4 tsp.,  Chili Powder
1/2 tsp.,  Corn Starch (Actually this optional, I like the way it makes the sauce stick to the stir-fry but it does give it a different consistency.  Test it out and see if you like it.)

Mix all this together in a big measuring cup or small bowl with a fork.  Once your stir fry is just south of being done (the veggies are almost soft enough)  pour the sauce into the fry pan or wok that your stir-fry is frying up in and raise the heat.  Once it starts to boil, bring the heat down till its simmering.  Leave it there until the sauce is boiled down to a concentration you like (it doesn't need much so if you like it water-y just keep it  on for a minute or two). 

This sauce goes best with pork or chicken, and compliments peppers if you have them in your stirfry.