Girls Night Out: Smuckers Stars on Ice ❈ ❈ ❈

Thanks to my sweetie, me and my 3 nieces got hooked up with free tickets to the professional figure skating show, "Smuckers Stars on Ice" at the Verizon Center.  This was a very special day for one of my nieces because she has to get a major surgery soon and will be on 100% bed-rest for 6 weeks.  How stressful for a 14 year old!  So I especially wanted to do something special for her.  Check out the video clips I took of the show!

In this next video, if you watch very closely, Kristi Yamaguchi in yellow...BUSTS HER BOOTY! ⎝⏠⏝⏠⎠

Only two of the skaters had falls, but the show was really good.  I loved how child-oriented it was and the kids stayed engaged the entire show.  I'm really glad my honey bun gave me the opportunity to make a difference in some children's lives.  The recession isn't only effecting adults, it's effecting our kids too.  

These are my nieces!  They are sooo beautiful with a touch of attitude and sweetness! ◕‿◕

Me and my cutie of course!  He's so good to me.  I'm very blessed that God has brought him into my life.

This girl right here is very special.  She's one of the strongest people I know and I love her very much.  God has blessed me to be both her auntie and her nurse!  εїз εїз εїз 

Until next time...

♥ My Kuroi

Unique Date Idea #002

Studies show that couples who laugh together are more fond of one another and share more intimacy together.  This is why I am recommending checking out a local Improv Comedy Club! It's a great setting to have dinner, laugh with your boo-boo bear, and get to mingle with celebrity comedians after the show.

DC Improv features both celebrity comedians and local comedy acts.  Ticket prices vary, but are often the cost of a movie ticket.  They have an extensive menu with popular American dishes and a hearty drink menu as well.  All shows are only for 18 and up audiences.

Address: 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW DC 20036

Tickets are available online at: http://www.dcimprov.com/

This is definitely on my list of things to do with my sweetie!  I've been to some amazing comedy shows in Florida, so I definitely have to hit up one in DC! 

Until next time...

♥ My Kuroi

Girl's Nite Out: Dark Side of Chocolate Film Screening

I had an amazing time at Busboys last night.  I went with my bestie Arinah...but because she decided to wait till the last minute to primp, we missed seeing Suheir Hammad perform.  :P We enjoyed a delicious and rich dinner then Suheir Hammad was kind and humble enough to take pictures and speak with us.  So I was very happy about that!

That's me standing next to Suheir Hammad (the one with the hat), her friend in the green, and a fellow poet.  Suheir looked fabulous last night!

And here is my lovely and sophisticated friend Arinah posing with our star poetry ladies!  If she took off her coat for the picture she really would've upstaged our celebs ^___^!

This is me wearing my new floral dress from Forever 21, sitting pretty while waiting for dinner to be served! 

 This is my dinner!  I ordered Shrimp and Chicken Chorizo Pasta served in a tomato basil cream sauce.  It was absolutely delicious and well worth the $15.  I had a glass of fresh pomegranate juice with it.

This is Arinah's meal, she ordered Pan-seared Basil Tofu served with roasted red pepper risotto.  I'm not a fan of tofu, but I took a bite of hers and it was mouth wateringly yummy!  Her meal was only $13 and she had green tea as well.

After dinner at Busboys and mingling with Suheir, we made a pitstop at the hospital to say hello to my niece who is in the pediatric ward.  Here's Arinah posing for some camera play in the empty corridor of the hospital!  I love her hair!

And here I am showing off like the camera whore that I am!

There is another upcoming event at Busboys in Shirlington, VA on Tuesday February 8, 2011 at 7:00pm.  They will be hosting the flim screening of The Dark Side of Chocolate by Miki Mistrati.  This is definitely a must see film that unveils the dark and twisted reality of how most of our chocolate is made with the use of illegal child labor.  You can view the trailer at http://www.thedarksideofchocolate.org/. 

So bring your girlfriends and even your guy friends out to this event.  We need to raise awareness about how candy manufacturers are profiting off of child trafficking and how these children are being abused and neglected so that we can enjoy a bite of chocolate.  I'll see you there!

Until next time...

♥ My Kuroi

Girl's Nite Out: Suheir Hammad in DC εїз εїз εїз

I love going to see poetry performed live.  It's so much fun getting your girls together and enjoying cocktails together while in awe of some "snap-snap" worthy spoken poetry.  One of my favorite poets, Suheir Hammad will be performing at Busboys & Poets in DC this week on Thursday Feb. 3, 2011 at 6:00pm.  

You may recognize her from HBO's Def Poetry Jam.  She is definitely a legend, so grab your girls and come check her out!  Busboys & Poets is a restaurant/bookstore where people can gather and mingle.  Its also a great laid back date spot as well ◕‿- 

So I'll see you there ladies!  Until next time...

♥ My Kuroi

Quick Eats: Honey Garlic Chicken ◕‿-

As a busy nurse and grad student, I cannot jive with culinary slavery, so I love quick and easy recipes! Last night I prepared one of my favorite dishes...Honey Garlic Chicken! ◕‿◕ This dish takes only 25 minutes to prepare and cook.  This is my own special recipe...

Ingredients:

1 yellow squash

1 zucchini squash

1 red sweet pepper

1 orange sweet pepper

1 red onion

1lb of lean chicken breast

1 bottle of Honey Garlic sauce

2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

3 tsp of water

1/4 cup of flour

Garlic salt

Sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse off the chicken breasts and slice them up into pieces about the size of ice cubes.  Then toss the pieces in flour until all pieces are completely covered.

2. Heat up a pan with the olive oil over medium heat.  Place the chicken in the pan and lightly sprinkle garlic salt over the pieces.  After 1 minute, turn the chicken pieces over.  Then after 1 minute, turn them again.

3.  Add 1 tsp of water to the pan.  Now take a few minutes to slice your up your vegetables (if you chop slow, do this before starting to cook your chicken lol).  Every couple of minutes, stop and turn your chicken pieces over so that they brown evenly.  Add 1 serving (enough to cover your palm) of each type of squash, peppers, and onions to the pan.  

4.  Stir in 1/4 cup of Honey Garlic sauce.  Your concoction will bubble vigorously.  Stir in 1 tsp of water to prevent the sauce from burning on the bottom of the pan.  Maintain medium heat for about 4 minutes, then reduce heat. Cook for 4 - 6 more minutes on reduced heat so that the vegetables are soft, and the chicken is throughly cooked.  During this time add 1 more tsp of water to the pan to keep the chicken from drying out.

This meal can be served with rice.  I did not include instructions on preparing rice because some people use rice cookers, others minute microwavable rice, and some boil it the old fashioned way.  Sesame seeds can be sprinkled over the chicken for added effect!

This recipe prepares 4 - 5 servings.

This is how my Honey Garlic Chicken turned out...

I served mine with white rice, and green tea!  Tastes better than honey garlic chicken in restaurants!  Got any quick eat recipes you love?  I love to hear suggestions!

Until next time...

♥ My Kuroi

Unique Date Idea #001

In Washington, DC the National Gallery of Art is hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in it's Sculpture Garden. Its very inexpensive and a great opportunity for hands on interaction ;D After you finish your skating session the National Gallery has a cafe that you can warm up in and grab a bite to eat.  This is a great place to take pictures and make great memories together!  The skating rink is open from November to mid-March so there is still plenty of time to grab your bun-bun and check it out!


Pricing
Admission Fee - 2 hr session is $7.00 per adult
Skate Rental Fee - $3.00 (ID required)
Locker Rental Fee - $0.50


Ice Rink Hours
Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

I'll be sure to post some pics from when me and my honey-bun decide to go!


Until next time...
♥ My Kuroi