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How many times have you‚ or someone in your circle‚ made this joke: “I can’t seem to go outside without spending money&;#33;” But‚ as with many jokes‚ there’s some dark truth layered in. Life just feels a little hard right now for many of us when it comes to finances. And one person has hit the nail on the head as to why. Spoiler alert: it probably has nothing to do with anyone being lazy.Amber Cimiotti‚ a mom of two and expat living in Italy‚ begins her video by noting how America has removed naturally occurring activities like “exercise‚ talking to friends‚ connecting with people‚ spending time with our kids‚” from everyday life. And so now‚ Americans only have access to these very necessary things if they are able to pay for them.For example—let’s talk about exercise. Cimiotti notes how &;quot;there's not many places‚ neighborhoods‚ and cities where it's super easy to walk everywhere‚ where you can get a lot of natural exercise‚ whether it's walking to and from your house or to the grocery stores. This just doesn't exist for most people now‚ so you have to wake up earlier on your lunch break or after work; you have to go to the gym so you can get in your exercise.&;quot; Which means someone has to have anywhere between $40 to upwards of $300+ a month to invest in their physical health in this way.Next up—mental health resources‚ primarily in the form of real conversations in a supportive community. Cimiotti says “people are meant to share their struggles‚ their stories‚ everyday‚ constantly. And we’re not doing that. And what do you see happening&;#63; Nowadays‚ everybody needs a therapist. Yes‚ therapy is needed for some things but most people just need to be talking to people way more. And I don’t mean like trolling on the internet.” Also—child care. &;quot;There used to be kids running around neighborhoods all the time. Parents didn't have to pay all this extra money to do activities so their kids can be involved in things; parents didn't have to drive all over the place... But now that doesn't exist. So we do need to pay for activities‚” Cimiotti says. Lastly—food. “Eating healthy food in America is a part-time job‚ if not a full-time job…it would all be so much easier if we just had healthy food in general.” I don’t think Cimiotti needs to convince anyone here that quality food (food in general‚ really) is definitely not accessible for many folks‚ and high prices are at least partially to blame. “The point is when things don’t happen naturally in your day and you need to take extra energy to achieve basic things like healthy food‚ exercise‚ talking to friends‚ which helps regulate emotions and things like that…when you have to build those into therapy sessions‚ exercise sessions‚ hobbies‚ reading 17 books…of course you’ll be tired‚” Cimiotti concludes with a big sigh. @ciaoamberc #america #culture #family #friends #parenting #society ♬ original sound - Ciao AmberC Down in the comments‚ people seemed to really resonate with what Cimiotti had to say.One reader commented‚ “I’m totally convinced that a lot of therapy effects could be achieved by processing time with an array of friends in different stages of life. Which isn’t possible to mutually schedule like therapy.”And while Cimiotti’s video might be sobering‚ she tells Buzzfeed that her hope is it can lead to more conversations that “help lead to a change.” Judging by some of the viewer reactions‚ it seems she’s succeeded‚ at least in helping people not blame themselves for their challenges. One person shared‚ “It’s so validating to hear cause I feel like I never have enough time to just live well and not be completely exhausted and have space left to do fun stuff&;#33;”

Farrah Fawcett‚ born on February 2‚ 1947‚ in Corpus Christi‚ Texas‚ was best known for her role as Jill Munroe in the groundbreaking television series “Charlie’s Angels. Her cascading golden hair and dazzling smile defined an era and made her an everlasting icon in Hollywood and beyond. Before her ascent to stardom‚ Fawcett attended the University of Texas at Austin‚ where her stunning looks quickly caught the attention of Hollywood agents. By the mid-1970s‚ she had secured several commercials and minor roles on television.  Iwas her portrayal of a private investigator in “Charlie’s Angels” that catapulted her to immense popularity. The show became a smash hit‚ drawing over 20 million viewers at its peak and making Fawcett a household name. Despite her television success‚ Fawcett was determined to prove her versatility as an actress. She left “Charlie’s Angels” after just one season to pursue a film career. Though her initial projects met with mixed reviews‚ she eventually earned critical acclaim for her performances in television movies such as “The Burning Bed” (1984) and “Extremities” (1986).  These roles showcased her ability to tackle serious and complex characters‚ earning her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Fawcett’s influence extended beyond her acting career. Her iconic red swimsuit poster‚ released in 1976‚ became a defining image of the era‚ selling millions of copies and cementing her status as a pop culture phenomenon.  The post Farrah Fawcett: Photos of a golden icon of the 70s first appeared on History Defined.

Discover how easy it is to make your own Chinese Sticky Rice. Serve it as a side dish or a meal in itself&;#33; It’s a fabulous dish to make ahead of time – perfect for meal prep. Chinese Sticky Rice is warm‚ satisfying‚ and bursting with flavor – the ultimate comfort food meal. In This Article Video: Watch Us Make This RecipeWhy This Recipe Stands OutWhat Is Glutinous Rice&;#63;Key Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat To Serve With Chinese Sticky RiceCommonly Asked QuestionsChinese Sticky Rice RecipeMore To Cook And Eat View more Video: Watch Us Make This Recipe Why This Recipe Stands Out Super tender‚ soft sticky rice is one of those dishes we devour like there’s no tomorrow. Here’s why this recipe works: One-Pot Meal: Once you’ve prepared your ingredients‚ it’s a one-pot meal deal from there. Supremely Flavorful: Between the Chinese sausage‚ Shiitake mushrooms‚ tamari sauce‚ and sesame oil – it’s bursting with flavor. Better-than-Takeout: This Chinese Sticky Rice is just as delicious as takeout‚ but even better fresh from your own stovetop. Great for Meal Prep: Sticky rice has the key characteristic of our best meal-prep dishes: it gets even more flavorful with time. What Is Glutinous Rice&;#63; The key to Chinese Sticky Rice is buying the correct rice. Look for short-grain glutinous rice‚ which is sometimes also labeled sweet rice or sticky rice. Short-grain glutinous rice can be found at major grocery stores (in ethnic aisles) or Asian grocery stores‚ as well as online. Glutinous rice/sticky rice is short grain rice with a chewy‚ sticky texture and ever-so-slightly sweet flavor. Despite the term glutinous rice‚ there is no gluten in it. The term glutinous refers only to the sticky soft texture. Key Recipe Ingredients Glutinous Rice – Make sure to grab short-grain glutinous rice for this recipe – not sushi rice. This is crucial in getting that perfectly chewy‚ sticky texture. Dried Shiitake Mushrooms – Dried Shiitake Mushrooms add amazing smoky‚ earthy flavors to this dish. You’ll rehydrate them in water prior to using. Chinese Sausage – Chinese Sausage (lap cheong) is a firm Asian style sausage with amazing spices. This is a classic staple of Chinese Sticky Rice. Fresh Ginger – We recommend freshly grating ginger for the best flavor. Chinese Cooking Rice Wine – This provides acidity and a flavor boost; the alcohol will “cook off” during the heating process. Tamari Sauce – Feel free to use tamari or soy sauce for a deep umami flavor. Asian Sesame Oil – Be sure to use toasted Asian sesame oil found in ethnic aisles of major grocery stores. Substitutions And Variations Check out these simple recipe variations for Chinese Sticky Rice: Change the Meat: Feel free to deviate a little from traditional Chinese rice and substitute the lap cheong with ground turkey‚ beef‚ or pork like we do in this recipe for Asian Sticky Rice. Switch to Seafood: Shrimp and scallops go amazingly with the flavors in this dish. Simply chop your choice of seafood small and cook just like you would the ground meat. Add more Aromatics: Try dicing some shallots‚ mincing some garlic‚ or chopping cilantro and adding them in with the ginger. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Rehydrate dried Shiitake mushrooms by soaking in warm water for about 1 hour. Drain well and chop. Soak rice at least 3 hour and drain well in a colander‚ rinsing with cold water. Stir fry ginger in large heavy pot in oil for 1 minute. Add Chinese sausage and Shiitake mushrooms‚ stir frying for another minute. Add remaining ingredients (except scallions) and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer‚ cover‚ and let cook 45 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for at least 10 minutes‚ covered‚ before carefully stirring. Cover again and let sit another 10 minutes before garnishing and serving. Enjoy&;#33; For full list of ingredients and instructions‚ see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Chinese Sticky Rice is perfect to prep-ahead: Soak the Rice and Mushrooms: Make sure to get the rice soaking at least 3-4 hours in advance and the mushrooms 1 hour in advance. You can even soak them overnight. Refrigerate Sticky Rice: Sticky rice will keep amazingly in the fridge for up to 4 days. Always store leftovers in an airtight container‚ which helps to maintain tenderness and flavor. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl with a lid. Freeze Sticky Rice: Want to freeze cooked sticky rice&;#63; Not a problem. Simply store it in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month; use meal prep containers for individual servings. What To Serve With Chinese Sticky Rice Protein Easy‚ Healthy Orange Chicken is the perfect side to this dish for an added boost of protein. Another satisfying chicken recipe to serve with sticky rice are these Honey Soy Chicken drumsticks. Looking for a Chinese beef recipe&;#63; This 30-Minute Asian Orange Beef turns out so tender and flavorful. Veggies Perfect Air Fryer Broccoli is a quick way to serve some greens alongside Chinese Sticky Rice. We also love saut&;eacute;ing cabbage for a super simple‚ yet delicious veggie side to our favorite Asian dinners. Desserts You may not have tried Red Bean Mochi Bars before‚ but their sweet flavor and melt-in-you-mouth texture make the perfect end to any meal&;#33; This Easy Homemade Almond Jello is the perfect light‚ vibrant dessert to enjoy after sticky rice. Commonly Asked Questions What is the best way to store glutinous rice&;#63; All uncooked rice keeps fresh longer when stored in an airtight container and in cool‚ dry spaces. If you have a small bag of uncooked rice and can manage to keep it in the fridge‚ that’s the ideal situation for keeping grains fresh for a long time. A cool/dry basement space works well as a storage for most of your grains as well. Why do you need to soak glutinous rice for this recipe&;#63; It’s important to pre-soak the glutinous rice a few hours before cooking‚ because it helps soften the outer surface of the rice grains and allows for even cooking throughout. Without soaking‚ the rice will need to be boiled longer and will end up mushy instead of chewy. What’s a good replacement for Chinese sausage that tastes similar&;#63; While there’s nothing quite like the sweet‚ savory‚ flavorful aroma of Chinese sausage‚ it can be hard to find in grocery stores sometimes. Kielbasa or andouille can be used in place of Chinese Sausage. We also like cooked/seasoned ground pork or turkey. What makes Chinese sticky rice sticky&;#63; The stickiness of Chinese sticky rice is all about the variety of rice. Glutinous rice‚ also called sticky or sweet rice‚ turns out super chewy and sticky thanks to its starch content. Basically‚ it has a very low content of the kind of starch that makes fluffy rice (amylose) and a very high content of the starch that makes sticky rice (amylopectin). Is this Chinese sticky rice gluten-free&;#63; Yes&;#33; Despite what it sounds like‚ “glutinous rice” is completely gluten-free just like any other variety of rice. As long as you stick with the Tamari sauce in this recipe and don’t swap it for soy sauce‚ this recipe is totally gluten-friendly. Print Chinese Sticky Rice This Chinese sticky rice recipe is a fail-proof‚ super easy‚ and crowd-pleasing dish. Most of the ingredients can now be found in the Asian aisles of your favorite grocery stores. Course Main DishCuisine ChineseDiet Gluten FreeMethod Stovetop Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 1 hour hourTotal Time 55 minutes minutes Servings 10 Calories 367kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients3 cups short-grain glutinous rice (uncooked)‚ not sushi rice‚ soaked in water for 3-4 hours1 cup dehydrated Shiitake mushrooms12 oz Chinese Sausage lap cheong‚ diced*1 TB vegetable oil1 TB fresh ginger peeled‚ finely mincedâ…“ cup Chinese cooking rice wine4 TB tamari ssauce gluten-free3 TB Asian oyster sauce4 tsp Asian pure sesame oil brown in color‚ highly aromatic½ tsp white pepper2 â…“ cups chicken broth½ cup scallions thinly sliced‚ greens only InstructionsPrep Ahead: Rehydrate dried Shiitake mushrooms by soaking in warm water for about 1 hour. Drain well and chop. Set aside.Drain soaked rice in a colander and rinse with cold water. Set aside. Heat up a heavy large pot (I use my All-Clad stock pot) with 1 TB oil until hot. Add ginger and stir fry for a minute. Add Chinese sausage and Shiitake mushrooms‚ stir frying for another minute. Add in rice wine‚ soy sauce‚ oyster sauce‚ sesame oil‚ white pepper‚ and rice. Stir to coat thoroughly. Add broth‚ stir to incorporate‚ and bring to a boil.Once it reaches a boil‚ immediately reduce to simmer. Cover tightly and cook 45 minutes. Turn heat off and let it sit for at least 10 minutes‚ covered. Do not open lid to peek&;#33;Carefully stir cooked sticky rice‚ from bottom to top throughout. Cover and let stand another 10 minutes before serving.Garnish with freshly sliced scallions‚ if desired. Chopped cilantro or chives work well‚ too.  Video Notes You may use reduced-sodium chicken broth instead of regular strength. If you can’t find authentic Chinese sausage‚ you can use other types of cooked sausage‚ such as kielbasa or andouille. Cooked/seasoned ground pork or turkey works well‚ too.  Chinese sausage is somewhat sweet‚ and not overly salty. If you use a salty sausage‚ decrease tamari soy sauce to 3 TB.  Prep/Cook time does not include pre-soaking of rice and shiitakes. If you enjoyed this recipe‚ please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you&;#33;  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest‚ best recipes each week&;#33;   NutritionServing: 1g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 3mg More To Cook And Eat Easy Fried Rice – Tastier than takeout‚ this Chinese Fried Rice is a healthy‚ customizable dish great for any night of the week. Asian Rice Salad – The blend of grains and greens with sesame ginger dressing in this rice salad makes for a jaw-droppingly delicious dish. Lo Mein Noodles – Clocking in at just 20 minutes‚ these Lo Mein Noodles are the ultimate easy weeknight meal. Peanut Noodles with Sesame Ginger Sauce – These peanut noodles are savory‚ spicy‚ and refreshing. They’re great enjoyed right away or prepared in advance. The post Chinese Sticky Rice appeared first on Chew Out Loud.