Posts by amma_mama

We do a lot of rice and beans/lentils: - Chinese fried rice, jasmine rice, with sauteed carrots, leeks, spring onion, garlic ginger, peas, cilantro (lots!), with soy sauce (OK, I don't make THAT from scratch), salt and pepper -...

I agree with the posters that suggest to keep it simple and stress free. No need to "impress" monks - just a few simple, humble vegetable dishes (including your roasted corn!), perhaps a salad, and a starch. Finished, of...

I agree with the others - whatver kind of fry pan you have should work fine. Like pancakes, the first one or two will not come out so good, and you may have to experiment the first time around. As for turning, I would not use a spatula...

Our DD showed interest at around the same age. We went with the names of letters, rather than sounds at the time because she was already exposed to the alphabet song and I figured I turned out OK with the "traditional" approach...

I have a recipe similar to NatureMama3, but I leave out the oil for a lowfat version. I have experimented with different sweeteners as I am not a fan of honey. I usually use 1/2 portion of brown sugar and 1/2 portion of juice (apple,...

I am an economic policy advisor working for a government contractor. I work in developing countries, helping to reform policies to better promote sustainable development. I have been in the business for 10 years (yikes!). For the first 7...

Yes, I remember feeling like the Michelin Man - I was so swollen that I could hardly walk as well. I think it is because of all the IV fluids that they pump into you. Drink LOTS of water and keep moving around as much as you can, even if...

I know the feeling...I just want to hold on to the "mommy" phase for as long as it will last. We are overseas and my daughter has recently started calling us "mama and dada". She also occasionally uses our first...

We also do dahl, using some curry powder (takes care of most of the spice ingredients in the recipe link), tumeric, salt, curry leaves (can be ommited if you do not have on hand), lime (added toward end of cooking), and mixture of...

Here are some tips on making the best hot or iced tea: 1. Water should come to a simmer but not full boil, as it loses oxygen which is needed to bring out the full flavor of tea. Once simmering, add tea and take off heat. Cover to...