Chinese Chicken and Potato Stew

Whole Chicken
Potatoes
Carrots
Onion
Garlic
Ginger
Cinnamon Stick
Star Anise
Rice Vinegar
Soy Sauce
Oyster Sauce
Sugar
Pepper

Heat some sesame oil and lightly fry sliced onions until translucent. Add chopped garlic and minced ginger and cook until fragrant. Add anise and cinnamon and cook until fragrant. Add chopped potatoes and carrots. Add vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and oyster sauce, then fill with water until potatoes are covered. Bring to a boil then let simmer for 45 minutes. Add small amount of cold water and corn starch or flour until desired thickness.

Carrot Cake

2 Cups Flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup oil
orange zest

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark sugar

3 cups carrot
1 cup raisins

45 min @ 180 C

Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Extra: 8 oz crushed pineapple