Rituals play a big part in creating rhythm. Rituals are the repeated actions of our lives. The little details that bring something considered and thoughtful to a moment in the day. Those little details become rituals as we repeat them. We may not remember to repeat them each day, we may only remember sometimes, and …
This recipe for longevity noodles is based on the traditional Lunar New Year dish that brings you good luck and long life…if you don’t break the noodles!
This is a great way to help children with retelling a story. It builds comprehension, sequencing and it is fun! It is simple – on a long piece of bulletin board paper – draw a winding path. At the beginning of the path, draw a visual clue of the first event. I did this Storytelling […]
After an intense but wholesome competition, the judges have made their decisions and chosen the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards in 2023. And we can’t wait to share the most beloved photos with you this year!
Pistachio-Rosewater Cupcakes that bring the flavours of the Middle East and nestle them into a North American tradition.
My daughter shook a paper in front my face, with her other hand on her hip she said, “I lost points because she [the teacher] said I have to add more details. How do you add more details to t…
60+ family tradition ideas for you and your family to jump-start creating a positive family culture.
The workplace is changing. The leadership is changing. The future is collaborative. Via Jean-Philippe D'HALLUIN
The only thing funny about the flu are flu memes! This collection of the best influenza memes are perfect for sharing with your sick friends.
Digital ID: DEN_0032V. ca. 1906 Notes: National Endowment for the Arts Millennium Project. Ruth St. Denis in 'Rhada', printed in upper left corner. Source: Denishawn Collection (more info) Repository: The New York Public Library. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. See more information about this image and others at NYPL Digital Gallery. Persistent URL: digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/id?DEN_0032V Rights Info: No known copyright restrictions; may be subject to third party rights (for more information, click here)
samosa - gluten-free and vegan More for the deep fryer collection. Samosas are a popular snack food, and very versatile as you can fill with any flavour filling ( I found myself wondering what banana and chocolate would be like). I started by using pastry based on the recipe at http://www.samosa-recipe.com/Samosa_Pastry.html. I didn't use their filling, as it needed cooking, so based mine on a recipe from http://www.indianfoodforever.com/snacks/samosa.html, just making it easier given what I had in the fridge and pantry. dough 225 flour (40% urid, 40% tapioca, 20% cornmeal) 130ml warm water (approx - add enough to get good dough) 2tbsp veg oil salt if wanted Mix salt with flour if using, make well in flour and put in oil and enough water to make a pliable dough. Wrap and leave for half an hour for flour to absorb liquid. samosa dough filling potato cooked and mashed - I microwaved four smallish potatoes, slipped the skins off and chopped coarsely 1 cup frozen peas 1 inch of ginger, finely chopped chilli to taste. I used a little green chilli garam massala 1 tsp 2 tsp korma or other curry paste, or your own spice mix. I like Patak's. 1/2 tsp oil If you mix all of these together while the peas are frozen you can stir quite hard, the potato mashes nicely, and the peas stay whole. The filling is ready to eat as it is and only the pastry needs cooking. This amount of filling only just did all the samosas. Make more than you think you want, adjust the seasoning until you find it hard to resist (which is why I ran out, I think) then leave to cool. Technique Deep fryer set at 170C Cut the dough into pieces - this amount will make 24 smallish samosas. You won't be able to roll the pastry quite as thin as a wheat pastry, but it works pretty well. Flour the board and your rolling pin well as you work and keep moving the pastry so it doesn't stick. If you do find it sticks just squish it back together with a little extra water and put it back with the others for a moment. Also, if you find the dough has dried out just do the same. It seems quite forgiving, and the pastry that I re-squished several times seems to have worked the same as pieces that rolled perfectly first time. Roll each portion into a circle and cut in half. Working carefully, as the dough is fragile, brush a little water along the cut edge and roll into a cone, supporting with the thumb and forefinger of one hand. I just dipped a finger in water for this but you can use a small pastry brush. Fill carefully - not right to the top. You need enough pastry left over to be able to fold one side down, brush with water, then fold the other side so that it sticks. If you get holes stick a scrap of pastry on with water. Put on a floured tray or plate until you are ready to cook. Place a few samosas in the fat at a time, shaking gently now and then. As with all fried food don't overcrowd the fat. Remove when they are a light golden brown all over. frying at 170C Drain on a cooling rack. I'll see how they respond to freezing and thawing later. TT says they taste and feel pretty much like any other samosa he has had. sorry about odd bits of formatting - Blogger is behaving strangely at the moment Update; tasted good and held together well after freezing. Heated some in the oven until crisp, others were eaten cold after they had defrosted. Both were good. Definitely a good recipe to make for standby snacks from the freezer.
Every August, Families in Toraja in South Sulawesi dig up the bodies of their dead relatives before washing, grooming and dressing them in fancy new clothes. The ritual is called MaiNene.
“In this world of uncertainty, ours should be a path of discipline.” – Shiba Yoshimasa, February 9th 1389 (Excerpt from the samurai manual, Chikubasho)
An enormous braided loaf, scented with nutmeg and lemon, peppered with almonds and plump golden raisins
In 1887 Levi Walter Yaggy published the Geographical Portfolio – Comprising Physical, Political, Geological, and Astronomical Geography with his publishing company, Western Publishing House of Chicago. The popular set of maps and charts (an expanded second edition was released six years later) was intended for teachers to use in classroom settings. The two by three-foot sheets used clever composite images to convey the range of topography and animals around the world, resulting in dense caves and steep mountain peaks that could be straight out of a fantasy novel. More
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[8" x 8" square print of “Awaken the Sacred" digital artwork on uncoated 100lb. cover paper (270 GSM), signed, and packaged in water protective slip for shipping] *Note that frame is not included Although it may not be a point of constant awareness, every aspect of life is sacred. It is all a beautiful expression of life illuminated by Grace. There is a divine quality in everything and everyone beyond the material world. Beyond the mind and judgment. Beyond duality and interpretation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Day to day life may appear ordinary, but as we fully open ourselves to the sacredness beneath the surface, we stand in awe of its power. When we recognize Spirit around us, we connect with our true nature of bliss. We move toward love and away from fear. Our gratitude and joy expand. We recognize how all of life is a gift and worries begin to loosen their grip. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Opening the door to the sacred isn’t always about doing anything different; It’s a subtle shift. The sound of rain while drinking a warm cup of tea or coffee, the calming feeling of a deep breath of air, the warm sunshine on your face as you step outside, the sound of birds singing in the distance are all opportunities to tune in. When we mindfully bring our attention into the moment, even the everyday activities of life become infused with magic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But how do we step out of the constant mental chatter to recognize these moments? Gentle reminders, practices, rituals, and introspection do wonders to nurture this perspective. It can even become a new habit. Accessing the sacred is a personal experience that may look and feel different to everyone. Some people may use traditional methods of yoga, prayer, and meditation. Others may find that state while surfing or cooking or spending time in nature. You can enjoy experimenting for yourself! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Love, Ansley
Indulge in the perfect blend of tanginess and fluffiness with our Sourdough Pancakes. Whether using sourdough discard or a fed starter, these pancakes boast a delightful sourdough flavor and a light, airy texture. Quick to prepare, the batter rests for 15-20 minutes, allowing the magic to happen before you cook up a stack of golden-brown goodness. Top with your favorite syrup, berries, or yogurt, and savor a breakfast treat that turns every morning into a celebration. Enjoy the unique taste of sourdough in a classic breakfast favorite!
Boost fluency and comprehension in young learners with this hands-on STEAM challenge!
This high school poetry unit plan will excite both teachers and teens by ramping up traditional poetry lessons with modern-designed multimedia materials. My MASSIVE poetry lesson bundle includes four weeks of materials designed for high school and advanced middle school students. (60+ pages in PDF + Google Drive versions of all student handouts, 120+ Prezi/Google Drive slides, and online media links) This HUGE bundle includes: • A day-by-day calendar to follow with helpful details and nightly homework assignments (read this file first when you open the bundle) • How to Read a Poem introductory lecture with guided notes handout to provide structure, strategy, and a reference guide for students as they work through all of the poems in this unit • Know the Lingo poetic terminology grid/matching game activity to help students quickly review poetry terms they already know and learn some they might not already know • Pop Music/Classical Poetry compare/contrast activity where students deconstruct two songs they enjoy (“Stereo Hearts” by Gym Class Heroes and “Breakeven” by The Script) and compare them with classic poems that use the same themes and structures. • Close reading/poetry dissection activity to use with William Shakespeare’s classic poem, “The Seven Ages of Man.” • Dynamic lecture to teach William Shakespeare’s poetic sonnet structure and iambic pentameter. • Write Like Will Sonnet activity with modern topic assignment slips. • Close reading/poetry dissection activity to use with Robert Herrick’s classic poem, “To the Virgins to Make Much of Time (Gather Ye Rosebuds).” • Close reading/poetry dissection activity to use with Walt Whitman’s classic poem, “O Me! O Life!” This lesson also includes a compelling media criticism activity. • Close reading/analysis of Edwin Arlington Robinson's Miniver Cheevy, a famous tale of the man crippled by his love of the past. • Poetry Cafe: A Spoken Word Experience activity plan, which includes detailed instructions on how to host your own student-led poetry reading, two examples of modern spoken word poets in action, and a student assignment sheet. • Close reading/historical connection activity to use with Walt Whitman’s classic poem, “O Captain! My Captain!” • How to Haiku student worksheet with haiku examples and visual inspiration to encourage students to write their own haiku poems • Close reading/poetry dissection activity to use with Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, “The Raven.” This lesson includes multimedia elements and a Faux Poe worksheet/creative writing assignment. • Compare/Contrast activity of two poems written about Helen of Troy. • Acrostic poetry handout with advanced example and a student writing challenge featuring three different teacher-choice options • Blackout Poetry (also known as Found Poetry) lecture and hands-on activity. • End-of-unit exam, including 18 matching questions, 6 multiple choice, and 6 short answer questions calling on students to analyze two poems they have not previously seen in the unit. Includes detailed answer key. All materials come with complete, detailed answer keys to ease grading and help guide review/discussion. Note: Most items included in this bundle are sold separately in my store, but you’ll SAVE MORE THAN 20 PERCENT by buying them together. No need to purchase these items separately if you grab this budget-priced bundle. The other three items – the calendar, Poetry Cafe assignment, and unit exam – are sold only as part of this bundle. If you’d like a closer look at any of the separate items, just click on the links above for more product details and sample images. Also, this bundle is included in my English 9-10 full-year curriculum. If you already own the full-year download, please do not purchase this item here individually. If you’d like to receive this item plus everything else needed to teach 180 days of English 9 or English 10 at a deeply discounted price, click here to learn more about the full-year curriculum download. Thanks for stopping by! Wood background image credit: Pexels, Public domain Cup and notebook image credit: Pixabay, Public domain
The headhunters in Borneo once had and still have a fearsome reputation. Click here and learn about their exotic ancient traditions and practices.
?The stories within these books have the poignancy of new discoveries as well as the unworn imagination of the ancestors. The commentary has the sharp edge of modern thought and the intricacy which results...
In Islam, Duas for Solving All Problems is a powerful supplication to Allah (SWT). By reciting them, you can resolve any problem in your life.
This authentic recipe for Thai/Lao vegan larb is packed with texture and the flavors of lime, chili, toasted sticky rice, lemongrass, and fresh herbs. It's tangy, fragrant, succulent, and totally irresistible!
