By girlymom on February 26, 2009
We headed to India tonight for our International Night. I made Baji Dhal, a.k.a. Spinach and Lentils, along with Chapati.
Spinach and Lentils:
In large saucepan, heat 3 Tbsp. oil over med-high heat. Brown 1 large onion, chopped.
Add and brown lightly: 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 Tbsp. ginger root.
Stir in: 2 tsp. cumin seed, 2 tsp. curry, [...]
Posted in In My Kitchen
By girlymom on February 22, 2009
3 entries in one week just might be a record. . .but, once again, I had a thought that I wanted to share with my faithful readers and fellow moms.
Just yesterday, my friend Kari and I were discussing how our daughters have just turned 7 and now we have officially graduated from the section of [...]
Posted in Books! Books! Books!
By girlymom on February 20, 2009
Two posts in the same week? I know, I know. Never happens. But, I wanted to tell you about a fun thing we’ve been doing with our family. Every Wednesday night is International Night. We pick a country to celebrate. I cook a meal from that country, we look at maps and atlases and find [...]
Posted in In My Kitchen, Travel
By girlymom on February 17, 2009
Every year I say I’m not going to let birthday week get out of hand again. And every year at some point, I say to myself, “How did I let this get out of hand again?” Ah, well. The truth is, I love birthdays!! I lay awake at night dreaming up fun games, prizes, cake [...]
Posted in The Girls