Friday, August 21, 2009

Vegetarian Curry Recipe

1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
½ cup lentils, cooked in water according to package directions, then drain
1 white onion, diced
1 tbs olive oil
3 tbs Madras curry powder
1 can light coconut milk
¼ tsp crushed red chili flake
¼ tsp salt
water

Saute onion in olive oil. Add curry powder and allow to cook on low heat for 3 minutes. Add all ingredients (except coconut milk) and cook on medium heat for 25 minutes. Add coconut milk and cook for and additional 5 minutes. Serve over jasmine rice.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Babette


One down, many to go on the vintage-funky style afghan. I am new to crochet, but thanks to the internet am figuring it out.

On the needles

  • Central Park Hoodie
  • Fingerless Mitts
  • Toe-up Peppermint Stripe Socks
  • Chihuahua sweater

Books on the shelf

  • Knitting for Peace by Betty Christiansen
  • Stephanie Peearl-McPhee Casts Off- The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Kniting
  • Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
  • The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
  • Hypocrite In A pouffy White Dress by Susan Jane Gillman

Learn all that you can about IBC and spread the word

Learn all that you can about IBC and spread the word
You go, Mom!