Monthly Archives: January 2008

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Photo Classes for Moms and Dads

A few of my photography colleagues have photography workshops geared towards Moms and Dads. These photographers create outstanding images. I thought I’d share the links where you can find out more about their workshops. If you have the opportunity to take one of their workshops I’d highly recommend them.

Check ‘em out and prepare to be wowed…..

The fabulous Sarah Quiara can be found at:

http://mamarazzischool.com (p.s. she has some really cool t-shirts as well!)

The talented Me Ra Koh can be found at:

http://www.refusetosaycheese.com/ (can’t make it to a workshop?? she has dvd’s…yea!!!)

The fun-loving Carey Schumacher can be found at:

http://www.myfuncamera.com/ (Carey is lucky enough to live in Southern California and photographs many families at the beach—ahhhh…what a life)

Hope you find these links useful :D

#45-DO A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS FOR A STRANGER

My random act of kindness was done for someone in another state, a person whom I’ll probably never meet. Exactly what I wanted this goal to accomplish. I’m not going to share the details out of respect for this other individual. You’ll just have to trust me on this one ;) It feels GREAT being able to do something like this. No matter how busy your life is I challenge each of you to do a random act of kindness for someone this week. The payback is wonderful :D

#26–Learn to Cook Something New

YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN

Well, I had a few extra minutes tonight and decided I would try to make some yellow chicken curry. My sister Dee brought me all the ingredients when she visited during Christmas. I figured it was about time I gave it a whirl. Except for the soy sauce all the ingredients you see below have never been in my house before. This was a whole new experience for me—exactly what I was looking for. I thought the curry would be beyond my capabilities but, suprise, it was fairly easy. The brown lump on the cutting board is palm sugar, I had to scrape off 2 tbsp worth. I think I have enough yellow curry paste to last a year or two so if you find you need some give me a call and I’ll hook ya up. Btw, I only used 1/2 of the curry paste that the recipe called for and it was still HOT (imo).

Coconut milk being brought to a boil:
The finished product:
It was so yummy!! Here’s the recipe if anyone wants to give it a try:

YELLOW CURRY WITH CHICKEN

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chicken breast
2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
4 tablespoons yellow curry paste
2 medium potatoes-peeled and cut into small cubes and then boiled in water for 5 minutes.
(sweet potato, taro root or pumpkin can be used instead of potato)
2 tablespoons palm sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mushroom sauce

Method
Put half the coconut milk into a wok and when it starts to boil add the yellow curry paste and the yellow curry powder. Fry for 1-2 minutes and then add the chicken and potato. Stir together and add the palm sugar along the side of the wok until it melts and then add the soy sauce and mushroom sauce. Stir again and add the rest of the coconut milk. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken and potatoes are cooked.

ENJOY!!

Cooking Class

Two Girl Scout Troops attended a cooking class at Blackberry Rose. The girls had a lot of fun making potato pie and ice cream sandwiches. I had a lot of fun shopping :D I love kitchen gadgets and Blackberry Rose has lots plus, oh so much more! If you’re ever in the area stop by Blackberry Rose and check out the great selection of items that Carol has available for her customers.

The girls took turns preparing different parts of the recipe. Here the girls are dicing potatoes.
Here’s Em cooking the ground beef…..
Thanks to Chef Mary and Blackberry Rose—the girls had a fabulous time!!!