February 2009

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International Night: India

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, [...]

My Thoughts Exactly

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 [...]

International Night

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 [...]

The Twins Turn 7

The Twins Turn 7

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 [...]