Chinese-Style Glazed Chicken Breasts

Serve with asparagus and rice.


1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon apricot preserves or fruit spread
4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.

Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and sauté for 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from pan. Reduce heat; carefully stir in broth mixture. Return chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until done, turning to coat.

Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 1 tablespoon sauce)

CALORIES 186 (25% from fat); FAT 5.1g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.3g,poly 2.5g); IRON 0.9mg; CHOLESTEROL 66mg; CALCIUM 17mg; CARBOHYDRATE 6.9g; SODIUM 526mg; PROTEIN 26.7g; FIBER 0.3g

As we remember the events of 9/11, we pay our respects by keeping the victim’s memory alive with this touching memorial produced by CNN. May God bless our country, our lost ones and their loved ones.   

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/memorial/

ART OUTSIDE 2009

Friday, Sept. 11
5-10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12
10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept.13
Noon-4 p.m.

Established in 2004, Schlafly’s Art Outside is an alternative juried and invitational art fair dedicated to showcasing local art in an approachable venue and manner. Held at the brewery’s Bottleworks location in Maplewood, MO the fair’s mission is to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the local art scene by creating opportunities that connect artists, musicians, performers, and the community.

Click here for more details:

http://www.schlafly.com/artoutside.shtml

 

Rec-Plex Fitness Fest
Saturday, Sept 12, 2009
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
FREE

The Fitness Fest will feature FREE admission to the St. Peters Rec-Plex, the first-ever City of St. Peters Family Fitness Walk and St. Louis Kids Magazine’s Kids Health and Education Expo.

Here is a breakdown of the activities at the Rec-Plex on Sept. 12:

• Enjoy FREE admission to the St. Peters Rec-Plex from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come for swimming, ice skating, volleyball, basketball, fitness facilities, fitness classes and more. Sign up as a new annual member and get the 13th month for free. (SEE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES & CLASSES BELOW.)

• Bring two canned goods for an area food pantry and be part of the first-ever City of St. Peters Family Fitness Walk. The first 250 participants will receive a medal. Strollers and all ages and abilities are welcome. The Family Fitness Walk is being presented by the City of St. Peters in cooperation with GRG-Great Rivers Greenway, co-sponsor of Ken Burns’ sweeping documentary series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, to be broadcast on KETC-TV from Sept. 27 through Oct. 4. Register in advance by calling 636.939.2FUN, ext. 400.

• The Kids Health and Education Expo sponsored by St. Louis Kids Magazine will offer FREE admission, FREE health screenings for kids, and lots of great giveaways, activities and entertainment for parents and kids. You could also win a door prize. The Expo, which will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rec-Plex South, is one of St. Louis Kids Magazine’s most popular events for families with kids of all ages.

The entire family can ice skate from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Rec-Plex’s NHL-size ice arena. The gymnasium also will be open for volleyball (9 a.m.-noon) and basketball (noon-3 p.m.).Fitness areas with cardio equipment and strength training machines and weights, plus the walking track, will open to anyone age 16 or up. Adults can try out the adults-only locker rooms with steam and sauna.

 

 

9 a.m.-3 p.m.: St. Peters Rec-Plex open to public (see schedules of specific activities below)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Free Rec-Plex tours and information in the lobby
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Free Tot Drop available. Space is limited. Call 636.939.2386, ext. 602, for reservations.
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Free fitness assessments and body fat screenings for Rec-Plex passholders. Advance registration requested. Call 636.939.2386 to reserve your space.
9:30 a.m.: Family Fitness Walk. Call 636.939.2386 to register. See info above.
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Kids Health and Education Expo at Rec-Plex South. See info above.

FREE Fitness Classes (just drop in)
8:15-9:15 a.m.: Body Bar Aerobics
9-10 a.m.: Kids Bootcamp (Mom & Dad are welcome, too)
9:15-10:15 a.m.: Power Pilates
9:30-10:30 a.m.: SPINNING®
10-11 a.m.: Tumbling Demonstration & Class

Gymnasium
9 a.m.-noon: Open volleyball
noon-3 p.m.: Open basketball

Fitness Areas
9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Cardio & Weight Rooms, plus Indoor Track, open to ages 16 and up

Swimming Pools
noon-3 p.m.: Open swimming in the Natatorium

Ice Skating Rink
12:30-3 p.m.: Open ice skating

CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

 

Sptember 1, 2009   St Peters, MO

Payne Family Homes was just notified that we’ve been honored with two Professional’s Choice Awards from the St Louis Homebuilder’s Association. The award is bestowed on home builders that pass a crital inspection of an entrant’s home by a team of independent building inspectors.

According to Scott Kerns, Payne Family Homes’ General Manager “Our customers are continuosly telling us that they expect service quality and product quality in an era where building a brand new home must deliver long lasting value. When we had the opportunity to get an independent read on the level of quality we put into our homes we welcomed the opportunity to hear what the professional’s had to say. We are honored to receive such high marks! We entered both single family and condominium product lines to ensure that our expertise is top notch no matter who we aim to serve”.

 

2009 PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE

JUDGING CRITERIA

 

EXTERIOR

All exterior flatwork is uniform and not extremely rough or uneven including porch and steps

Flatwork has no obvious low spots and has proper drainage away from home

Control joint edging and expansion joints are smooth and do not have excessive ridging

Driveway should have a vertical control joint at center and horizontal control joints

No cracks in exterior concrete exceeding 1/8�

No major honeycomb apparent on walls

All form boards removed

Two-X and one-X wood trim is tight, smooth and neat (no sap or knot holes)

All exterior material and trim should be free of imperfections (holes, gouges, splintering and bowing)

House, foundation sill plate and foundation line up consistently

Roof appears to be installed correctly (flashing, roof vents, alignment of roofing material)

Deck seems to be installed correctly (handrails secure, floor firm)

Walls are level and not bowed

Doors, windows and wood siding are properly flashed

Installation of all exterior products neatly finished

Caulking required on all four sides of home (not required under horizontal trim or underside of siding)

Workmanship of all exterior products neatly finished

Exterior paint covers completely

Exterior finish of walls and foundation free of debris – dirt, concrete

No paint splattered on roof or windows

Concrete flatwork is uniform and not rough or uneven

No scaling (looks like concrete is chipped, not smooth)

Garage flatwork drains properly to garage doors or drain

No saw cuts, control joints on basement floor

Floor has no major cracking (minimal shrinkage cracks shouldn’t exceed 1/8� each side should still be flush)

Foundation ties are removed

Foundation walls are free of major cracking and honeycombing (repairs acceptable)

NOTE: If the basement is finished, the home doesn’t have a basement or the sales office is located in garage, please award

points for this category based on the concrete work you can see.

 

 

 

II. Interior framing

Floor joists do not have major cracking or defects

Nails should not miss floor joists (excluding underlayment nails/screws)

Joists are glued

Floors, step are tight and squeak free – sturdy

No bowing at walls, corners or ceilings

Walls are straight, not twisted

Installation and workmanship of fireplace seams and corners

Installation and workmanship of trim throughout home (door and window casings, base boards, handrails)

Installation and workmanship of wall and ceiling treatments (moldings and miters)

Doors open and close without sticking, squeaking or latching improperly

Cabinets are installed well and are of good quality (have pads, no loose handles)

Cabinets and doors are level (reveals are even/symmetrical and balanced)

Walls are smooth with no holes or imperfections

Seams are not showing, no nail pops

No cracking above windows, doors or throughout home

Ceilings are uniform in texture (popcorn, knock down, slick)

Straight horizon lines at ceiling

All trim is caulked well where needed (if painted)

Finish on woodwork, base, casing is smooth

Staining finish is smooth to the touch

Woodwork does not have paint or lacquer runs, or overspray

Wall paint and/or wall finishes are done well and do not have runs

Paint smooth around doors and casings

Hard surfaces on floors are uniform and straight with grout not cracking or loose

Overall workmanship and installation are good

Carpet and/or vinyl seams are straight and not frayed (seams may be visible due to

carpet type, lighting and patterns and should be deducted for those reasons)

Uniform stain color

Good workmanship and installation of hard surfaces in kitchen and bath

Caulking uniform and smooth (tub units, vanities, counters, showers)

Installation of bathroom tub, shower tiles and tub surrounds

Installation of kitchen back splash tile

 

 

I. Exterior flatwork and foundation