Waffle pancakes
I thought I’d make the kids pancakes for breakfast. They wanted waffles. Not to be defeated, I came up with these.
Window Shopping – Man, I can find humor in a bunch of dummies.
As much as I hate Eid shopping, I must say I enjoyed myself this week looking at the window displays of what is passing as fashion in Amman these days. I snapped some pics and added links for my own amusement. I hope some of you get a chuckle out of them as well.
May your whole life be in good health! May every year you find peace. Happy Eid!
- Would you look at that.
Rubberneckin…but that’s all right with me
I wish MY baby had deep pockets
The perfect dress and YES, I can debka in it!
Flemenco? I thought you said FLAMINGO contest.
Creep
Why so sad?
“I mean, there are things to prevent that nowadays, like Propecia.”
All joking aside, what AM I going to wear?
Ode to Atayef
Pillowy pancakes stuffed with cheese or nuts
Gotta have some. No ifs, ands, or buts.
With your syrup so sweet
You make our Ramadan complete
How we love you to fill our guts.
Steaming fresh rounds made before us
Store bought to avoid all the fuss.
Taken home to stuff,
I get more than enough.
You freeze well, a definite plus.
One week into Ramadan and I haven't yet got my fill of atayef.
A Ramadan Limerick for My Fasting Friends
I wish you all the very best
As you put your willpower to the test.
Let your prayers be heard
And rewards be assured
On this holy month so blessed.
Ramadan Kareem to all!
Two years ago I wrote this little limerick. The sentiments hold true today. Ramadan Kareem!
Mrs. Chips Tortilla Lasagna
Oh, these hot days of summer. They make a lady want to run out of the kitchen as fast as she can. But the kids want lasagna, so why not do what Mrs. Chips did and make this delicious lunch with minimal effort on your part?
1/2 kilo ground beef
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 box tomato paste
1 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large bags Mr. Chips Nacho Cheese Tortilla chips (160 g)
2 small containers Zabadi with cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Brown ground beef in large frying pan. Add spices and saute for one minute. Stir in tomato paste. Add beans and water.
In a greased rectangular Pyrex dish, empty one bag Mr. Chips Nacho Cheese chips. Pour beef and bean mixture on top.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven. Top with zabadi, chips and finally grated cheese.
Return pan to oven until cheese has melted.
Enjoy!
Alphabetically speaking, we’re okay.
Following the poetry prompt of writing a poem that starts each line with a letter of the alphabet, I’ve written what I consider the personification of the children’s book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. I hope you like it!
Already a start to a
Beautiful day
Chasing rainbows
Doing okay
Entertaining thoughts
Feeling alive
Go on and give me a
High five
I’m up for adventure
Just let me put on my shoes
Keeping it real as
Laughter ensues.
May the odds be
Never out of our favor,
Organized rhyme
Paints us words we can savor.
Quick as a wink
Running out of time
Stepping in rhythm
To the beat of our rhyme
Uniting precisely in
Verses exacter than
We ever heard on that show called
X-Factor
You can spread with a knife our
Zest for life!
