Mexico’s Bicentennial is this Thursday! Every where preparations are being made for the festivities. Some of my girls and the teachers made beef tamales, we’re pulling out costumes and getting ready for the parade in town. It’s going to be a fun, crazy and exciting day! Since I missed America’s bicentennial I am thrilled that…
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World’s Affects on a Child’s Imagination
Growing up most kids have incredible imaginations, inventing all sorts of games. I know my friend Laura and I did growing up. Also when kids play they love to mimic real life. I was struck today with the realization of how where you live affects to games you play. In our area of Mexico it…
The First Day of School
The first day of school is finally here! Now “Mama” can breath a sigh of relief for a short while. I love all my girls dearly but this weekend has been quite long. Time to spend with God, blog, exercise and do dishes is much needed. Only eight of my sixteen girls are here so…
Lacto-fermented Pickles with Garlic
Over the past year I have been experimenting with different lacto-fermented vegetables. I have had great success with sauerkraut, cortido (Latin American Sauerkraut) and ginger carrots. I’ve tried to make pickles many times but they never turned out right. They were always too mushy or had a off taste, until a couple days ago. I…
Malaysian Chicken Curry
I absolutely love ethnic food! I am so glad that my parents thought it important to have us stray from the typical American diet growing up. My love of eating ethnic foods quickly developed into a love for learning to cook them. By the age of 10 or so I made many failed attempts at…