I suggest you mute the video because the score is ridiculously melodramatic, but this is seriously to die for adorable. Just something to make us all happy.
Thursday, November 29
Sunday, November 18
Pomegranate Avocado Salsa
What a unique and tasty treat SimplyRecipes! I just tossed together some kiwi, pomegranate, avocado, salt and cilantro and voila!
Thursday, November 8
Tis the Season for Ethical Gift Giving
EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 31st!
THERE IS STILL TIME!
Heads up people! One Laptop Per Child is beginning their Give 1 Get 1 campaign in only four days!
This organization reaches out to less developed countries with the idea of providing "tools for writing, composing, simulating, expressing, constructing, designing, modeling, imagining, creating, critiquing, debugging, and collaborating [to] enable children to become positive, contributing members of their communities." The tool they have designed to support their idea is a rugged, energy efficient, super affordable laptop.
Though the $200 laptop is always available for donation, for a short time starting November 12, North American consumers can purchase two XO laptops for $399: "one that will be sent to empower a child to learn in a developing nation, and one that will be sent to your child at home." Though my child is still on her way into this world, I do have a computer geek husband who would love to play with this technology until our little one is old enough to appreciate it herself. Won't it will make a fun and feel-good Christmas gift?!
“It's an education project, not a laptop project.” - Nicholas Negroponte, Founder
THERE IS STILL TIME!
Heads up people! One Laptop Per Child is beginning their Give 1 Get 1 campaign in only four days!
This organization reaches out to less developed countries with the idea of providing "tools for writing, composing, simulating, expressing, constructing, designing, modeling, imagining, creating, critiquing, debugging, and collaborating [to] enable children to become positive, contributing members of their communities." The tool they have designed to support their idea is a rugged, energy efficient, super affordable laptop.
Though the $200 laptop is always available for donation, for a short time starting November 12, North American consumers can purchase two XO laptops for $399: "one that will be sent to empower a child to learn in a developing nation, and one that will be sent to your child at home." Though my child is still on her way into this world, I do have a computer geek husband who would love to play with this technology until our little one is old enough to appreciate it herself. Won't it will make a fun and feel-good Christmas gift?!
“It's an education project, not a laptop project.” - Nicholas Negroponte, Founder
Tuesday, November 6
Harira Soup Recipe
This soup (adapted from Allrecipes.com) is hearty without being heavy. As I enter my third trimester, I am desperately seeking foods rich in iron, folate and protein - ta da! And I get the added bonus of lots of fibre!
PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 2 Hrs
INGREDIENTS
* 1 package ground lamb or turkey
* 1 tsp ground turmeric
* 1 1/2 tsps ground black pepper
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp ground ginger
* 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 red onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 (796ml) can diced tomatoes
* 7 cups water
* 1 (540ml) can lentils, drained
* 1 (540ml) can garbanzo beans, drained
* 4 handfuls dried whole grain pasta
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the meat, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 1.5 hours.
3. About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente).
PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 2 Hrs
INGREDIENTS
* 1 package ground lamb or turkey
* 1 tsp ground turmeric
* 1 1/2 tsps ground black pepper
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp ground ginger
* 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 red onion, chopped
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 (796ml) can diced tomatoes
* 7 cups water
* 1 (540ml) can lentils, drained
* 1 (540ml) can garbanzo beans, drained
* 4 handfuls dried whole grain pasta
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the meat, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, butter, celery, onion, and cilantro into a large soup pot over a low heat. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Pour tomatoes (reserve juice) into the mixture and let simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Pour tomato juice, 7 cups water, and the lentils into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let soup simmer, covered, for 1.5 hours.
3. About 10 minutes before serving turn the heat to medium-high, place chickpeas and noodles into the soup, let cook about 10 minutes (until noodles are al dente).
Saturday, November 3
"You do it to yourself...and that's why it really hurts"
For years I had stomach problems. I dealt with heartburn and acid reflux on a daily basis. At times the pain was so intense, I felt like I was having a heart attack. Then one day, I read that losing weight around the middle would drastically improve gastrointestinal difficulties. I started to replace my sweet pastries with fruits, drink more water and less cola, get 7 hours of sleep instead of drinking 3 cups of coffee, eat reasonably sized meals rather than feasts. I started to expect more of my body; pushed it to become stronger and faster. And one day, the pain stopped. I felt amazing. I didn't need Pepcid or Zantac or Tums or Rolaids or Pepto-Bismol anymore! I was free! So now I only suffer when I do it to myself...and that's why it really hurts.
The commercial above called to mind this excerpt from Bill Maher. As he says, and as I experienced, "diet and exercise don't fail...so ask your doctor if getting off your ass is right for you".
Thursday, November 1
Slow Foto
I titled this post "Slow Foto" because as I look through the work of photographer Chema Madoz, I find myself moving at a different pace. His photography calls for a lingering gaze. Things are not what they seem. Everyday objects are manipulated or grouped in unexpected ways. I think it would do me good to have his book next to my bedside so that I might start each day with a Madoz meditation. These pieces are wonderful reminders to slow down and to open our eyes.
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