Saturday, October 21, 2023
Recipe - Healthy Mummy Hot Dogs
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (whole wheat or gluten-free mix, plus more for dusting)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg white (beaten)
- 8 turkey hot dogs (halved crosswise)
- 1 package candy eyes
- Mustard or ketchup (optional - for serving)
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is smooth and tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
Dust your work surface and a rolling pin with more flour.
Roll the dough out thin into a rectangle. Slice the dough into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Wrap the dough around each hot dog half leaving room for the eyes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and dough.
Brush each with the egg wash and bake in oven for 12 minutes.
Using mustard or ketchup, “glue” the eyes on. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve.
NUTRITION INFO: 1 dog, Calories: 81kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 15.5mg, Sodium: 342mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g - WW Points: 2
(Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)
Friday, October 20, 2023
Review - Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond
AUTHOR: Henry Winkler
NARRATORS: Henry and Stacey Winkler
RATING: ★★★★
Summary (from Goodreads): From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole
Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as “the Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to new generations with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as the Fonz that he could hardly find work.
Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself.
REVIEW: I fell in love with the Fonz when I was a teenager. He was so good-looking, charismatic, and he had the sweetest heart. Well…he and Henry Winkler really aren’t so different. I rarely listen to audiobooks, but his familiar voice pulled me right in. I love that he narrated his own book, and he has such a wonderful way with words and emotions. When he talked about his horrible parents and struggles with dyslexia, I could honestly feel his pain, and I smiled so big at his excitement over acting roles and how he gushed with joy over his wife and children. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because I didn’t care much for Stacey (his wife) and the way she narrated her parts of the book. Her voice is very monotonous and totally opposite from Henry’s. Still, I would recommend it to everyone. I learned a lot of new things about this man I’ve admired for many years, and it was such a treat.
(DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this title from NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Recipe - Air Fryer Chicken Bites
- 3 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dry Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Sazon seasoning, homemade or store bought (optional)
DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl combine the chicken with Italian dressing, adobo seasoning, dried Italian herbs, kosher salt and optional sazon.
Air fry the chicken in an even layer, in batches as needed at 400F for 12 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway.
NUTRITION INFO: Serving: 1/8th, Calories: 233 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 38.5 g, Fat: 7.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 124 mg, Sodium: 1 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 0.5 g
(Recipe and photo courtesy of SkinnyTaste)
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Review - Little Women
TITLE: Little Women (audiobook)
Summary (from Goodreads): Generations of readers young and old, male and female, have fallen in love with the March sisters of Louisa May Alcott’s most popular and enduring novel, Little Women. Here are talented tomboy and author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other and their struggles to survive in New England during the Civil War.
AUTHOR: Louisa May Alcott
NARRATOR: LibriVox (Spotify)
RATING: ★★★★★
It is no secret that Alcott based Little Women on her own early life. While her father, the freethinking reformer and abolitionist Bronson Alcott, hobnobbed with such eminent male authors as Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne, Louisa supported herself and her sisters with "woman’s work,” including sewing, doing laundry, and acting as a domestic servant. But she soon discovered she could make more money writing. Little Women brought her lasting fame and fortune, and far from being the "girl’s book” her publisher requested, it explores such timeless themes as love and death, war and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between Europe and America.
REVIEW: I started 2023 with a goal to read at least three classic books by the year’s end. I started several and put them down just as quickly. I don’t know why, but I’ve never been able to enjoy the classic’s. I’ve lost count of my attempts at reading Pride & Prejudice. (I believe chapter two is the farthest I’ve gotten). So, I decided to try something different to reach my goal, and I resorted to audiobooks. Now, don’t stone me for saying it, but I’ve never cared much for audiobooks. (When a woman narrator speaks for every character, including the men, it really throws me off - and vice versa). But one day I stumbled upon a dramatic reading of Little Women by LibriVox on Spotify, and I noticed there were several male and female narrators, so I decided to give it a shot. Well…I LOVED IT! My drive to work takes 45 minutes, so I used that time to listen, and it didn’t take long before I was fully immersed in the story. Louisa May Alcott was an amazing writer, and she had such a beautiful way with words. I fell in love with Jo, Amy, Meg, Beth, and Laurie. I smiled. I gasped. I laughed. I cried. I was genuinely sad when I finished it, and I would highly recommend Little Women to every reader. So…now I’m on to my second classic book. Who knows, maybe I’ll look for a Pride & Prejudice audiobook and actually finish it this time. We shall see.
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Sullivan Book Nook October Update
Weekend pics from the Little Free Library. If you see something you’d like to have, please come get it. You don’t have to leave a book to take one. (Thank you to everyone who has donated books recently. I really appreciate it).
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