Not far from where I grew up, along a twisted Delta road is the town of Locke. Established in 1915, Locke is the last remaining rural Chinatown in all of America. That is not to say that Locke was exclusively Chinese. Some Japanese also helped to establish the Delta town of Locke, just across the river from the town of Walnut Grove.
Tag: Stir-Fry Cooking
Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with Ramen Noodles
A family that cooks together, stays together. Okay, maybe not, but it sounds reasonable. Kiddo and I have spent enough time in the kitchen together to have that rhythm – almost like a dance, each knowing the other’s style, steps and timing. As for Hubby, we do well together when I prep and he grills. In the kitchen, my Master Griller becomes all-thumbs – and to equate it to dancing, it’s more like a stomp. Hubby tends to want to clean before we are ready to clean. For example, I’ll chop a veggie, place it in the pan, leaving the chopping board and knife on the counter. When I reach for it again, he’s already washed, dried and put it all away. (After a lifetime of marriage, you would think he understood – on counter, going to use again – in sink, okay to wash).
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Spicy Beef and Broccoli
Be it delivery or carry-out; whenever we order Chinese it almost always includes a couple of our favorites – Orange Chicken and Beef and Broccoli. While Lemon Chicken might be included (if available) – Orange Chicken and Beef and Broccoli are a must. Another favorite in our house is General Tsao’s Chicken – if for no other reason than the heat.