Friday, February 6, 2026

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 6th February 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 6th February 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Words & Brush Recipe Corner: One-pan lemon beef and rice stir-fry

One-pan lemon beef and rice stir-fry

By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, January 31,2026

https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-884885


Lemon Beef and stir-fry. (photo credit: HENNY SHOR)

Originally, I planned to share two separate recipes: a lemon ginger beef stir-fry and a bright lemon rice to serve alongside it. But as I started cooking, I suddenly realized that I could make the whole dish so much simpler by bringing the two together in one pot.

With just a few small tweaks, everything cooked beautifully, the flavors blended perfectly, and the result was incredible. The beef becomes tender, the rice absorbs all the citrusy goodness, and the entire meal comes together with almost no effort. It is cozy, fragrant, and exactly the kind of winter dinner that warms the entire kitchen.

Yields 4-5 servings

Ingredients: 

1 kg. steak (rib eye, chuck steak #2, or minute steak #5)
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. date syrup
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, finely grated
Zest of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, diced
6 celery stalks, thinly sliced on an angle
1 green pepper, sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cups rice
2 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. turmeric
4 cups boiling water

Directions: 

Slice the beef into very thin strips and place in a large bowl with the cornstarch, date syrup, soy sauce, grated garlic, grated ginger, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix well so everything is evenly coated, and set the lemon juice aside for later.

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or wide pot over medium high. Add the onion and sauté for about three minutes, then add the marinated beef. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat releases its juices and begins to brown.

Add the celery and green pepper, mix well, and pour in the lemon juice. Lower the heat and let it cook for about 25 minutes.

In a small bowl, rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the pan along with the salt, pepper, and turmeric. Pour in the boiling water, mix well, and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover the pot and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the meat is tender, the rice is fluffy, and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.



  1. Enjoy! 

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Welcome February Open thread 2026

 Ring in February at last.  Winter is still holding on 

with frozen fingers across the region.
  Come on and stay awhile, take a break from the usual to enjoy coffee or tea.    
















New Ideas beacon on the horizon as brighter
 days are ahead





















 













Grab a bagel or donut, your usual breakfast of your choice, as they
compliment coffee and make a great start to the day.


















Enjoy the simple things again






















Winter snuggles are essential

























Most important get back to your project, or begin it.  Make the first rough draft of the story or poem, or just journal.    A blank page is worth a thousand words.   Maybe a favorite character of a book or movie inspires you.  A word or phrase spoken in the present or the past.  Most importantly don't let your self critic get in the way.  Just try making the project as you see fit.  How does the story begin?  How does it end? Is there a cliffhanger to carry the reader to the next story?







Maybe Yoda does enjoy coffee.  Unlock the 

imagination and go with it.








Take a walk to get some fresh air,
take a road less traveled







Make it how you want it for the other, a note, a whisper 
or a touch.  Winter days seem to mesh together.  Somedays I feel like I'm stuck in the same day.  Bill Murray's  "Groundhog Day" is a classic.

























As Valentine's Day is just around the corner






Most of all be creative & try something new. 

























Don't forget to keep the fun!






Sand and sunshine and water always helps!





Friday, January 30, 2026

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 30th January 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 30th January 2026, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome

Enjoy some good music here on Words & Brush, it's your free choice so please post any of your favorite music of all genres!

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