Team KoalaBunny's Adventures

Koala bear requested that we do something with the big hunk of ham we had leftover from Thanksgiving so here it is, bunny's ham fried rice. This recipe is a combination from 2 different recipes.
Food Network
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/fried-rice-recipe2.html
and The Recipe Critic
http://therecipecritic.com/2014/05/ham-fried-rice/

Here's what my end result looked like

Ingredients:
You'll need a large wok (4 servings):
2-3 Tbsp of oil (I usually do sesame oil but olive or vegetable works fine)
2 cups of chopped ham - to little cubes
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 - 1 onion - diced
1 cup frozen vegetables - thawed
1-2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tsp ginger
1/2 Tsp garlic
1/2 Tsp Chinese 5 spice (optional)
2-3 eggs (beaten)

Instructions:

1. Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom. Add white onion, chopped ham, peas and carrots and fry until tender. Add 1/4 of ginger, 1/4 of garlic and 1/4 of Chinese 5 spice to the mixture.
2. In another smaller pan, scramble the eggs with spatula. 
3. Slide the onion, peas and carrots to the side, transfer the cooked eggs from the other pan into the vegetable mix.
4. Add the rice to the veggie, ham and egg mixture. Use the rest of the ginger, garlic and Chinese 5 spice. Pour the soy sauce on top. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined. That's it!

Since our big snow storm I've been staying at home and making all sorts of food. Here are just some of the things we have made that were good :)

I made chicken breasts baked in cream. Instead of cream, I used our soy yogurt that had too much corn starch (still trying to get the right ratio). It turned out really good. So much so that only two small biscuits were left for our koalas.

I paired it with biscuits from these recipes http://www.cooks.com/recipe/4y5n89vo/quick-and-easy-yeast-biscuits.html and here: http://www.food.com/recipe/fluffy-yeast-biscuits-66895

• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1 c. warm water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 tbsp. shortening (I substituted with butter)
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 2 1/2 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. (I follow the yeast packet's instructions and mix in some sugar).
Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Knead 2-3 minutes.
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with a biscuit cutter. (I improvised with the rims of a glass).
Let rise 30-40 minutes until doubled in size on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until brown. (Usually it takes 15 min).

For the majority of our relationship, we were on opposite sides of the ocean, with 8,000 miles between us. Linda drew this picture to remind us that even though we weren't together, our hearts were drawn together by our common faith in Christ and His amazing grace.

The first time we met in person (after corresponding over email for nearly a year), Phil gave Linda a dozen roses... and Linda drew this picture to commemorate this event!

When we were still dating with 8,000 miles between us, Phil got sick one day. Linda really wished that she was there to take care of him, but drew this picture instead.

While visiting Linda's parents, it snowed and Phil had to go outside to shovel the snow and he looked so cute doing it Linda just had to draw a picture for him.

Here is our year in review! Thank you all so much for those of you have been faithfully been following us and keeping us in your prayers.