Domestic Goddess

[trilliumgrl]

Yes, that was me today. I left the house at 9 and spent nearly two and a half hours grocery shopping. I had a coupon to get £3 off if I spent more than £25 at Tesco and I was determined to use it. I hadn't been shopping in two weeks, so it just meant that I had to get everything on m list, no skimping. It worked, but barely, seeing as I nearly fell over carrying the whole load home. It's amazing how much stuff I can shove into my skating bag. :)
After putting away the groceries (and realizing I'd forgotten to buy the vinegar for Chicken Adoboe that I specifically bought chicken for - duh oh!) I set to work on my pants. I managed to get the hem ironed in, and then took it downstairs to watch "ER" while sewing, where I finished off the first leg. Honestly it is so much easier to hem with (a) a comfy couch (b) good lighting (c) something mundane playing in the background.
I hit China Town and bought the soy sauce for my adoboe after that and then came home and finished off the other leg while watching the news. Now I'm going to make either chili or pasta sauce, so I can get rid of some old veggies that have been in my fridge far too long.
Am I a domestic stud or what??

Comments

[fixerbard.livejournal.com]

Kyna... you rock!!! Now you are motivating me to make Adobo :)

i'm curious what does your recipe entail... I usually don't go with the coconut milk.

[trilliumgrl.livejournal.com]

I just have a really basic recipe they use for staff food at Canlis. Equal parts soy sauce, vinegar,water, and ton of garlic is about it. What does yours look like?

Re:

[fixerbard.livejournal.com]

a little less on the soy sauce, and bay leaves (you dont' eat them...) cloves and paprika

[trilliumgrl.livejournal.com]

Hrm, I may have to play with that. My mother uses bay leaves, I don't mostly because I don't have any.

Re:

[fixerbard.livejournal.com]

It adds a bit of flair to the flavour of the meat. Heck for that matter so does the paprika, the cloves.. they just add a little atmospheric personality.

Best of luck... me think i'll be cooking chicken and pork adobo for my girl this Sunday

[algol.livejournal.com]

O Almighty Kyna Lady, could I possibly get the receipe from you?

Chicken Adoboe

[trilliumgrl.livejournal.com]

No problem. You might want to incorporate Andy's suggestions above as well. Serve this over rice. I wouldn't suggest using boneless skinless breasts because they tend to get dried out and too strongly flavored. Generally I prefer thighs or breasts, but whatever is on sale at the store will work :)

Chicken Adoboe (as per my mother)
For one chicken cut in 12 pieces you use
2 cups soy sauce
2 cups vinegar (cider vinegar is best)
2 cups water
bay leaves (as many as you want)
crushed garlic cloves (as many as you want)
Cook on top of the stove for 45 minutes at a slow rolling boil Add salt & pepper if you wish