Today's seedlings

cold or allergies?
lots of sneezing, nose blowing, and sinus headache. could be either or both. how irritating.

our water filter at work...are there particles floating in my water?? i'm not sure. i think so...but now that i've drank atleast 5 cups of it, is it worth checking into? doubtful.
hm...i looked into it just in case and it seems that it's cleared itself up after i drank all the tainted stuff. typical.

i'm taking a pilates class at my gym tonight and i'm nervous, i don't know what i'm doing and i feel all flustered. i need to try it though, it will be good for me. i need to try doing things out of my comfort zone.

i'm crally craving wagamama or thai.

Easy Thai Chicken Congee
• 1/2 cup rice (not quick-cooking)
• 3-4 cups water or chicken or veg broth
• 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut to thin slices
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 dash black pepper (according to your taste)
• 6 pieces shiitake mushrooms, julienned
• 2 tbsp scallions, chopped, sesame oil and black pepper or white pepper for garnishing

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients (except garnishes) in a medium saucepan, bring to boil over medium heat then turn down heat and let simmer until water has been absorbed.
2. Add more water/broth if necessary)
3. Sprinkle with black/white pepper, a few drops of sesame oil and chopped scallions just before serving.

and

Really Easy Thai Congee

• 1/2 cup long-grain rice or short-grain rice
• 5 cups low-fat chicken broth or water
Add garlic!

Directions

1. Combine ingredients for the congee in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours.
3. Or use leftover rice with about twice as much liquid as rice.
4. Simmer until the porridge has a smooth consistence.
5. Pour into soup bowls.
6. Top with your choice of toppings and condiments: must add scallions!
7. If serving a large group, a larger choice than 2 or 3 toppings might be served.