Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Thai Coconut Chicken Soup


First you need a wok.
Heat up 3 table spoons of sunflower oil till it smokes. Then drop in one tablespoon of, de-seeded red chili pepper (Unless you want a hot soup, then leave the seeds in), three cloves of chopped garlic and a thumb size of chopped Ginger. (Chop up all the same size) Mix to get the oil seasoned. Then a package of raw chopped chicken. let it cook some. then add a cup of Chicken stock, two table spoons of fish sauce, A can of Coconut milk.( Shake before opening) hand full of chopped coriander. One table spoon of dark soy sauce. Two table spoons of butter, A dash of sugar, One whole zest of Lime and the lime juice. Then add a stick of Limon grass, smash the end of it ( thin side) to let the flavors out and stir the soup with it. Then just let it sit in there and simmer. Take out before serving.
Put more Fresh Coriander on top when serving. YUMMY!!

Serves two.
For more Just double the chicken, coconut milk and butter.

Deer in the Garden

Okay, so yesterday I went out to take some shots in the garden, and lo-and Behold there was a deer! Poor little thing was trapped inside Court Place Gardens. I am sure Justin and I following it did not help, but I had to get some shots of him. He was so cute!! Really little and funny markings. the photos are a bit blurry, but I don't have a long range lens yet. But I did my best for you. I did manage to get some shots of flowers as well.















4 years Married on May-20th!!

Justin and I have had quite a ride for the last four years of our marriage. It has been such a blessing having the love and support of the other. The Lord has put many obstacles in our path and has strengthened us through it all. Being married to my best friend has been so wonderful and such a gift from God. We can't wait for the rest of our lives together and the adventures to come :)

Saturday, May 15, 2010

May-14-2010

Some Black and whites of the celebration night!





Wolfson Champion Dinner!! GO WOLFSON!!

The University of Oxford Wolfson College hosted a dinner for the Wolfson/ St Cross Soccer team last night for winning their very first cupper! The meal was lovely, the company was wonderful and we had such a delightful time. After the dinner we all went to the Wolfson bar and played some pool and I did kick some butt at one point by winning a game :) After an hour, we all took a hike to the African Bop about a mile to two miles down the road. I was in my 4-inch heals and they were killer on my feet. So I walked barefoot down the streets of Oxford. Needless to say, my feet were black by the end of the night. Thank goodness no broken glass or dog poo.. Once we got to the bop, I had fun watching everyone dance and have good time. We are really going to miss the guys that won't be here next year :( It won't be the same without them.


Justin about to put the penny in Andy's drink, unknown to Andy, LOL! Payback time!
If you find a penny in your cup you have to drink it up, but only if the drink is in your hand at the time. Andy did that to Justin earlier in the night, so Justin got him back.




Our beautiful menu. The food was brilliant!


Blessed with his trophy :)


Matteo with his trophy.

Blessed with his cup.


Justin and Matteo

Justin and Andy. Justin making sure Andy does not slip another penny in his cup :)

Justin is not a fan of hard liquor, so he was nursing this one cup for a while, LOL! He is not a fan of the Grouse!

Andy did it again and put an end to Justin sipping his drink, LOL!






This African horn has woken many people in Oxford, LOL!
This is the Wolfson Bar/ Pub.

Me and Justin goofing off at the Wolfson Pub.


Walking to the African Bop.


Simon and Yen.






background

University of Oxford~Christ Church College

University of Oxford~Christ Church College

Parliament. London, UK

Parliament. London, UK
Justin and Laura

Justin and me in front of the London Eye.

Justin and me in front of the London Eye.

Oxford Punting.

Oxford Punting.

Mom and Dad McKenney

Mom and Dad  McKenney

Mom and Dad Estrada

Mom and Dad Estrada

The Estrada Family Dec-2007

The Estrada Family Dec-2007

Estrada Family Snowboarding Jan-2007

Estrada Family Snowboarding Jan-2007

Snow boarding Jan-2007

Snow boarding Jan-2007

Flagstaff Arizona Jan-2007

Flagstaff Arizona Jan-2007

Justin at The Grand Canyon Jan-2007

Justin at The Grand Canyon Jan-2007

Puerto Rico Rainforest *Honeymoon*

Puerto Rico Rainforest *Honeymoon*

Wedding Justin and Laura at Westminster Presbyterian Church Brandon, FL

Wedding Justin and Laura at Westminster Presbyterian Church Brandon, FL

Justin and Laura Estrada May-20-2006

Justin and Laura Estrada May-20-2006

Justin and Laura Wedding May-2006

Justin and Laura Wedding May-2006

Wedding Cake May-2006

Wedding Cake May-2006

Belize missions Trip. Jun-2004 Our first date...

Belize missions Trip. Jun-2004 Our first date...