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Friday, May 28, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Gaye's Pinto Beans
Ever so often we are honored with a tasty treat at our meetings. If it is healthy, inexpensive AND tasty we share.
Pinto Beans
1 to 1 1/2 cups uncooked pinto beans - soak in water overnight
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 to 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pablano pepper, chopped
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 cups beef, chicken or vegetable stock (just add to water you soaked beans in). At times I've used ham hocks instead.
Cook all ingredients for 2 hrs. or longer until beans are soft. Add salt and pepper.
These measurements are rough estimates as I really don't measure especially the cumin & coriander. I have a mocahete (spelling?) or crushing bowl and generally crush 1 tblsp of cumin seeds & add coriander. You may have to experience with the ground version. Adding too much, though, can ruin it so be careful.
Pinto Beans
1 to 1 1/2 cups uncooked pinto beans - soak in water overnight
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 to 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 pablano pepper, chopped
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 cups beef, chicken or vegetable stock (just add to water you soaked beans in). At times I've used ham hocks instead.
Cook all ingredients for 2 hrs. or longer until beans are soft. Add salt and pepper.
These measurements are rough estimates as I really don't measure especially the cumin & coriander. I have a mocahete (spelling?) or crushing bowl and generally crush 1 tblsp of cumin seeds & add coriander. You may have to experience with the ground version. Adding too much, though, can ruin it so be careful.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Teen Summer jobs
If you're looking for part time jobs, student jobs and jobs for teens in Colorado, try GrooveJob.com ,www.JobsWire.com
YOU CAN DO ODD JOBS FOR NEIGHBORS, WITH YOUR PARENTS PERMISSION OF COURSE. YOU ALSO CAN GO TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND ASK IF THERE IS A WORK PROGRAM , MOST HAVE ONE.
YOU CAN DO ODD JOBS FOR NEIGHBORS, WITH YOUR PARENTS PERMISSION OF COURSE. YOU ALSO CAN GO TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND ASK IF THERE IS A WORK PROGRAM , MOST HAVE ONE.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
gracious botany
Several weeks ago we received some magnificent agaves that were planted for the new owner. She was amazed on how desert plants survive extreme conditions and actually seem to thrive and show spectacular beauty.
This is what we learned from the botanist:
It helps desert plants to have spines or prickles to deter animals from eating the photosynthetic material it worked so hard to produce. There are also many chemicals that are produced by plants that deter herbivores. Without that protection the species would become extinct.
Agave is rich in vitamin B, C, D, E, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and chromium. Medicinally, agave has been used as a blood purifier, to improve digestion, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Whenever you encounter a person with “prickles” consider the environment he/she had to survive and thank God that His perfect will deemed that person worthy of His grace.
This is what we learned from the botanist:
It helps desert plants to have spines or prickles to deter animals from eating the photosynthetic material it worked so hard to produce. There are also many chemicals that are produced by plants that deter herbivores. Without that protection the species would become extinct.
Agave is rich in vitamin B, C, D, E, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, and chromium. Medicinally, agave has been used as a blood purifier, to improve digestion, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Whenever you encounter a person with “prickles” consider the environment he/she had to survive and thank God that His perfect will deemed that person worthy of His grace.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Teen Reading Program- Aurora
Registration: starts May 22nd online and at any Aurora Library Location.
Prizes: Coupon for Colorado Rapids ticket when you sign-up. A free book and Elitch Gardens pass upon completion!
Aurora Public Library 303-739-6600
Prizes: Coupon for Colorado Rapids ticket when you sign-up. A free book and Elitch Gardens pass upon completion!
Aurora Public Library 303-739-6600
"7th Annual Season of Cruise Nite Extravaganzas"
Where: Sonic Drive-In NE corner of South Tower Road and East Hampden
When: May 21st, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: Free for all!
Description: Open to all car show and motorcycle enthusiasts! Plenty of free parking. Rock and Roll music provided by Cruisin' Dave. Super Prizes Grease Monkey!
When: May 21st, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: Free for all!
Description: Open to all car show and motorcycle enthusiasts! Plenty of free parking. Rock and Roll music provided by Cruisin' Dave. Super Prizes Grease Monkey!
Territory Days (Colorado Springs)
May 29 – 31
Historic Old Colorado City
Territory Days has grown from a small neighborhood craft fair, parade and barbeque into a three-day street festival which now hosts over 180 craft, commercial and food booths. Most events take place at Bancroft Park; Margarita Cantina at 25th & Colorado; and along nearby streets - with live music and dance performances
Historic Old Colorado City
Territory Days has grown from a small neighborhood craft fair, parade and barbeque into a three-day street festival which now hosts over 180 craft, commercial and food booths. Most events take place at Bancroft Park; Margarita Cantina at 25th & Colorado; and along nearby streets - with live music and dance performances
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