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Greetings everyone!
And a special welcome to all the new subscribers!
Ever wondered what's
really happening in Zimbabwe? I have started a new page, the
Zimbabwe Letters, just
click here and get the news first hand!
Feel free to leave comments!
For this newsletter
the recipe theme will be baby and toddler recipes. I will start off with
"First Foods". Give them a try, just scroll down to the recipe section.
Thanx for the recipes, Elzeth!
I have often been
asked for Diabetic recipes and could rarely be of assistance. All that has
now changed. My friend, Annie Eksteen has just completed her latest eBook
called Making Diabetic Cooking Easy. The book contains 177 recipes
and is available for only R65. Overseas payments also accepted via Paypal.
Contact Annie at
0822946799 or by email at
anna@minimax.cc There is no
delay or postage to be paid as the book is emailed to you.
THE LITTLE BOY
A little boy wanted to know what it was like to have R1,000. His mother
told him to pray to God for it. He prayed for two weeks but nothing turned
up. Then he decided perhaps he should write God a letter requesting the
R1,000.
When the post office received the letter addressed to God, they opened it
and decided to send it to President Mbeki. The President was so impressed,
touched and amused that he instructed his secretary to send the little boy
R20. He thought this would appear to be a lot of money to a little boy.
The little boy was delighted with the R20 and sat down to write a
thank-you letter, which read as follows; "Dear God: Thank you very much
for sending me the money. I noticed that you had to send it through the
government. As usual, those thieving bastards deducted R980 for tax."
Here is a great
idea from my friend Tint in Brazil:
"OMELETS IN A
BAG"
Have you ever heard of this? (This works great! Good for when all your
family is together and no one has to wait for their special omelet)
Have guests write their name on a quart-size freezer bag with permanent
marker.
Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake
to combine them
Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green
pepper, tomato,
hash browns, salsa, etc.
Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake,
Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.
Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can
usually cook
6-8 omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water.
Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared for
everyone to be amazed.
Nice to serve with fresh fruit and coffee cake; everyone gets involved in
the process and a great conversation piece.
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My Afrikaans eBook,
Boererate has now been completed,
click here for more info.
We are currently
working on an English version.
WHEN
YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING, BY A CHILD ...
A message every parent should read, because your children are watching you
and doing as you do, not as you say...
"When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on
the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I
learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me
and I learned that little things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew
there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a
friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of
each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money
to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something
should give to those who don't.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I
felt loved and safe.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and
everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your
responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I
would have to be responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I
learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be
everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I
need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say,
'Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'"
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THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.
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The
Letter
A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see the bed was
nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope propped
up prominently on the centre of the bed. It was addressed,
"Dad"
With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter
with trembling hands:
Dear Dad, It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had
to elope with my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with mom
and you. I've been finding real passion with Joan and she is so nice -
even with all her piercing, tattoos, and her tight Motorcycle clothes.
But it's not only the passion dad, she's pregnant, and Joan said that we
will be very happy. Even though you don't care for her as she is so much
older than I, she already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of
firewood for the whole winter. She wants to have many more children with
me and that's now one of my dreams too. Joan taught me that marijuana
doesn't really hurt anyone and we'll be growing it for us and trading it
with her friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime,
we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Joan can get better;
she sure deserves it!!
Don't worry Dad, I'm 15 years old now and I know how to take care of
myself. Someday I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know
your grandchildren.
Your son, John
PS: Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at the neighbour's house. I
just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my
report card that's in my desk centre drawer. I love you! Call when it is
safe for me to come home.
Gauteng Metro policeman pulled a car over and told the driver that because
he had been wearing his seat belt he had just won R5 000, in an Arrive
Alive safety competition. Being a Zimbabwian , the driver could hardly
believe his luck. "What are you going to do with your cash?" asked the
traffic cop. "Well I guess I'm going to get a drivers licence," he
answered.
"Oh, don't listen to him," yelled a woman in the passenger seat. "He tries
to be smart when he's drunk."
This woke up the guy in the back seat who took one look at the cop and
moaned, "I knew we wouldn't get far in a stolen car." At that moment there
was a knock from the boot and a voice said, "Are we over the border yet?"
The
cop fainted.
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LITTLE
KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
There are more churches in Las Vegas than casinos. During Sunday services
at the offertory, some worshippers contribute casino chips as opposed to
cash.
Some are sharing their winnings - some are hoping to win.
Since they get chips from so many different casinos, and they are worth
money, the Catholic churches are required to send all the chips into the
diocese for sorting.
Once sorted into the respective casino chips, one junior priest takes the
chips and makes the rounds to the casinos turning chips into cash.
And he is known as ..
Are you ready?
You're going to love this-
The Chip Monk
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The Herb
Section - PAPRIKA |
It is thought that a Turkish native brought paprika into Hungary
in the 15th or 16th century when the Turks conquered Hungary and
allowed Bulgarian farmers to settle there.
They were the first to cultivate the new red pepper, known as
Hungarian pepper. It was so mild and sweet, and full of flavour,
the Hungarians started to include it in their diet, and it became
so popular it was known as their national spice.
Paprika contains an unusually high amount of Vitamin C and is
important in boosting the immune system to resist winter colds and
'flu.
In Hungary, children sprinkle paprika powder in their milk when
suffering from a cold.
This a very decorative plant in a garden, reaching about 50 cm in
height, with big elongated fruit which change from bright emerald
green to the fiery red colour we know.
Paprika is a sturdy annual, bearing fruit right up to the first
heavy frost.
The seed saved from the largest fruits, can be sown again next
year with no fear of deterioration in quality.
The fruits must be picked when fully ripened and bright red, at
the end of summer.
Paprika looks lovely when grown with tomatoes, parsley, sweet
basil and strawberries.
MEDICINAL USES
Paprika is used to boost the immune system as it is full of
vitamins, particularly A and C, minerals and beta carotene. It can
also ease sore throats and stop constant coughs.
In Hungary, Russia and Czechoslovakia all medicine shelves have a
bottle of paprika on hand. In rural areas it is still used to
clear wounds, scratches and grazes by sprinkling into the washing
water. Paprika is also taken with milk to stimulate sluggish
bladder and kidney function.
Medical science has proved that the brilliant red colouring is an
important anti-cancer food.
It contains a small degree of the fiery capsaicin which is present
in large quantities in most of paprika's cousins, the peppers, and
so helps to ward off colds and flu, and strengthen the immune
system.
CULINARY USES
The Hungarians have perfected the art of cooking with this
delicious spice. We sprinkle it on our grills and pastas in
powdered form, but it is delicious using your own fresh paprika.
It has a sweet yet pungent, rich flavour.
COSMETIC USES
Paprika was once used in creams to brighten up the complexion of
people living under sunless skies and long, dark winters. Girls
would experiment with lip creams as well, adjusting the amount of
powder in it to deepen the colour. Remember, paprika is mild
enough to be used this way, but should you try doing the same with
chilli powder or cayenne pepper, it will burn your skin badly.
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Peas with a hint of Mint
Yield: 4 portions
2/3 c Shelled fresh peas
1/2 c Trimmed green beans
Sprig of fresh mint
1 c Water
Put all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain,
remove the mint, and puree the vegetables in a food mill to get rid
of the indigestible husks from the peas. Add water or formula, as
needed. In addition to perking up the flavor of the vegetables, mint
is well-known carminative, and can help relieve baby's painful gas or
colic.
Gem Squash Delight
1 Gem Squash
1 Small Potato (Diced and Peeled)
Boiled Water
Add the the above to a small pan and bring to the boil,
reduce heat and simmer until the squash and potato are both very soft.
Take off the heat, strain the water into a bowl and allow to cool
slightly.
Scoop the gem squash out into a bowl and add the potato, make a puree out
of it.
I use a liquidiser but you could use a fork or a masher, or you could also
push it through a sieve.
If it becomes to dry, add some of the water you drained, this is full of
goodness.
Make sure there are no lumps and that it is smooth enough for your baby,
it should be quite runny.
Butternut
Temptation
1 Butternut (Diced and Peeled)
1 Small Potato
Boiled Water
Add the the above to a small pan and bring to the boil,
reduce heat and simmer until the butternut and potato are both very soft.
Take off the heat, strain the water into a bowl and allow to cool
slightly.
Make a puree out of the butternut and potato.
Root Vegetable
Harvest
1 Carrot (Peeled and Diced)
1 Potato (Peeled and diced)
Boiled Water
Add the above to a small pan and bring to the boil,
Reduce heat and simmer until both are very soft.
Take off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Puree the vegetables..
Double Potato
1 Sweet Potato (Peeled and Diced)
1 Potato (Peeled and Diced)
Boiled Water
Add the above to a small pan and bring to the boil,
Reduce heat and simmer until both are very soft.
Take off heat and allow to cool slightly.
Puree.
Mixed Veggie
Supreme
1 Potato (Peeled and Diced)
1 Carrot (Peeled and Diced)
1 Swede
Prepare and cook a potato, swede and carrot until soft. You can steam,
microwave or boil them.
Then mash the veg into a purée using a little of your baby's usual milk
(breast or formula).
The swede and carrot can be puréed in a processor, but mash the potato
with a fork because the food processor will break down the starch and make
it too sticky.
Give it a twist: For a sweeter tasting mix, use a sweet potato instead of
a normal potato. Or substitute the swede with a meat purée made from lean
minced beef or pork.
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