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FIFINELEB Sunday, September 7, 2008 1:38:37 PM

You're right,Jill. The moments we steal from stressed life are the best. When we can listen to a stream flowing slowly, when we are watching a squirrel burying nuts for the next winter,when we are sipping a cup of coffee thinking of the past, when....Have a nice weekend far from the stressed world.

Britbritthomsan Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:55:36 AM

That is a great thought.

Jill JilleeBean Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:02:25 PM

Thank You FIFINELEB, very nicely put! And, I agree!

Have a beautiful day!smile up

Jill JilleeBean Thursday, September 11, 2008 4:10:47 PM

Another of many reminders that keep's me on track, britthomsan.

Nice to see you and enjoy your day!!!smile

Loiscakkleberrylane Thursday, September 11, 2008 9:28:57 PM

Great post!!

Jill JilleeBean Friday, September 12, 2008 1:32:37 PM

Hi Lois....I truly couldn't survive a day without reminding myself how fortunate I am to have what I have...to feel what I feel, especially on those days when discouragement creeps in and tries to steal what little peace of mind some days bring!

One of my favorite expressions/reminders is "To slow down and catch up with myself!"

Good to see you and have a beautiful day!!!!! up up smile smile smile

MarcusFXM256 Sunday, September 14, 2008 2:47:07 AM

It can be hard to remember to stop and relax sometimes because of all the stress we each face these days. This post is a great reminder that we all need to take a break to appreciate the beautiful days The Lord gives us! Many beautiful days to you, Jill! yes

Britbritthomsan Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:06:54 AM

That's very true.

Jill JilleeBean Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:34:00 PM

"It can be hard to remember to stop and relax sometimes because of all the stress we each face these days." up

I couldn't agree more Marcus, that there are stressful days and that there is stress in everyday!

I think that when we learn to appreciate how worthy we really are to 'feel good' without guilt, that is when we will take the time for ourselves and only then, when our eyes are truly open, will we be able to see the beauty around us, and only when we've recognized it in ourselves.

Thanks friend! And wishing you the same...only beautiful days ahead!happy



Jill JilleeBean Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:39:50 PM

:) :star:

FIFINELEB Monday, September 15, 2008 5:13:24 PM

Jill,you're a ray of hope in Opera. I am most grateful for that. Kind regards.

Jill JilleeBean Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:43:15 PM

happy

night wolf Friday, September 19, 2008 6:30:03 PM

Hay ya Jill wishing you the same up

scott cummingI_ArtMan Saturday, September 20, 2008 7:09:48 PM

relaxation is an 'artform' heart

i call the pick summer weeds... i like weeds. especially dandelions.

Jill JilleeBean Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:33:08 AM

Hi Scott!! How are you? Relaxation is so important to our well-being. It allows us to regroup and see the 'next' in a different light.

Dandelion salad is our favorite here. Was raised eating it at every meal. A little olive oil, squeeze of lemon, sweet onions....oooooweeee, getting hungry!!!yes

Summer weeds, very nice. Weeds are wild and beautiful, and too often overlooked.

So nice to see you! oh, I tried your recipe but sure didn't look like yours. (probably didn't taste like yours, either!) Was good though!
Hope you don't mind but I print out your recipes and add them to my cookbook. You really do have a passion for cooking/good food. And whenever I serve one of your recipes, I let all know that it is a 'creation' from the Art Man!!!!chef

Catch ya later, friend!! Big, big Hug!!heart happy !

FIFINELEB Sunday, September 21, 2008 7:11:56 AM

We usually eat dandelions here too,especially in spring before their blooming.

olive oil+sweet onions+salt+mustard+capers+ tiny pieces of rosted bacon and some feta cubes.

Have a nice week,both of you.

scott cummingI_ArtMan Monday, September 22, 2008 12:36:01 AM

awww jill that's cool. and dandelion wine... how 'bout that?
no i don't mind at all being mentioned or collected or anything...

you too fifineleb, good week ahead. smile

Jill JilleeBean Monday, September 22, 2008 4:51:31 AM

FIFINELEB & Scott...You guys are making my mouth water...wewwww!!!!
I feel like I'm being 'wined & dined' online!yes happy

I hope you both had a great weekend and I look forward to catching up with both of you!

Oh, and Scott, I am truly surprised that you have not had a cookbook published....some of those dishes are just so creative. I think you should 'SHARE'...it sure would make a lot of folk happy!!!

Hugs guys!!!up

scott cummingI_ArtMan Monday, September 22, 2008 11:46:38 PM

maybe i will someday... when i finish the projects already started but still waiting to be finished. heart

night wolf Tuesday, September 23, 2008 6:37:24 PM

O.K now I`m hungry !! chef bigsmile What`s cooking Scott!rolleyes

scott cummingI_ArtMan Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:01:56 AM

i'm not sure yet...

but maybe... shepherd's pie. and a tiny salad. chef and an almond cake for dessert. yummmm.

Jill JilleeBean Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:32:53 AM

I can relate, Scott! I do the same and it sure feels good (doesn't it?) when each project 'does' get finished. It makes it all worth it.
I guess we have that in common because I have many projects in the works. It makes life interesting..!!!!happy happy

Good things come to those who wait, so I'm just 'a waitin' for its arrival!

You know what would be really cool? A videotape, preparing each dish. Like your top ten recipes then followed by a collection. I could dig it!!!yes
Then (as your agent, hehe) I'll have to get you a spot on Martha Stewart...exposure, YES!!!!

I know, silly Jilly!! But I'm a (very) firm believer in ,"believing in oneself, for the possibilities are endless."

Have a Grand Night and a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Hugs heart

Jill JilleeBean Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:28:43 AM

There's always something good cooking over at Scott's, Amir!!

Hey, what's some of your favorite foods? Name your passion!! Curious minds wanna know! chef bigeyes bigeyes wait bigsmile

scott cummingI_ArtMan Wednesday, September 24, 2008 4:06:45 AM

i could never do the martha stewart show... my legs turn to butter thinking of how many people are watching. i can stand up and recite poetry to about twenty people though. happy

i still put seventy-five percent of my energy into paint. cool
happy wednesday heart

Jill JilleeBean Wednesday, September 24, 2008 4:40:05 AM

And you 'do' have a lot of creative energy. That's no secret, though!!

And, Happy Wednesday to you my friend!!! heart up happy

FIFINELEB Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:13:12 AM

Hello,both "fines fourchettes"! Have you ever tasted" MOAMBE + SAKA-SAKA" It's a Congolese recipe.

http://www.cuisineaz.com/Recettes/Moambe-Congo--11483.aspx

Sorry but no recipe in English is to be found.

Jill JilleeBean Thursday, September 25, 2008 4:19:31 PM

Thanks FIFINELEB, looks wonderful and here for all who want to print and add to their fav recipes.

I may tackle this one next weekend and I'll be sure to let you know how it comes out!!
Hugs up happy
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Moambe (Congo)

Recipe posted by Philip de Woluwe St-Etienne print the recipe

Note the recipe:


Serves 4 Cost of revenue:
Level of difficulty:
Preparation time: 45 min
Cooking time: 45 min
Time off: 12 hours


Ingredients:
4 to 6 chicken thighs
1 box of palm oil
2 boxes of Moamba
1 box of sakasaka
500 gd'épinards chopped frozen
crushed peanuts
coconut powder
ripe bananas cut into slices
tomatoes and cut seedless
eggs crushed
ripe papaya cut into small pieces
mango ripe cut into small pieces
rice for 4 people
pili-pili
salt, pepper Abstract:
Recipe Congolese improved by our parents who lived there. It is a dish that is best prepared the day before and reheated gently about 30 minutes before proceeding to table.

Preparation:

Prepare it the day before, it is better.

In a large saucepan, empty the contents of two boxes of Moamba, add 1 / 2 liters of water and heated gently turning regularly, add 1 c. good tablespoon oil palm. Season well with salt (do not hesitate to make because the Moamba is initially bland), pepper and add pili-pili.

In a skillet, in 3 to 4 good v. palm oil, make brown the chicken thighs, salt and pepper. (attention, it splashes and makes nasty stains). Operation to make several times, depending on the size of chicken legs and their numbers.

When the chicken legs are browned on both sides, pour into the casserole Moamba and simmer over low heat until the thighs are tender (45 min). This should boil slightly during cooking.

Stir often. It should serve until the flesh away from the bone.

Cook sakasaka with salt and pepper, simmer in the juice of the box 30 minutes and add 1 tsp tablespoon palm oil before serving. Add a little water during cooking if necessary. Stir.

Cook spinach in 1 v. tablespoon palm oil, salt, pepper, stir and serve hot.

Pilez peanuts, pass them to the mill or mash them with a wooden spoon on a plate.

Cook rice.

Serve hot with rice and all ingredients (hot and cold), the list, in soup plates.

night wolf Thursday, September 25, 2008 4:58:51 PM

O.K bigsmile I like Persian foods up Someof the are : Ash! Kabab! Joojeh Kabab!!! fesenjoon!!!! ghormesabzi!!!!! bigsmile and the other ones are Spaghetti,Pizza up Hot dog`s! and all the other cool ones lol

Jill JilleeBean Friday, October 3, 2008 6:42:40 PM

HI!!!! A variety, indeed! Any of those 1st four veggie dishes? Just curious and maybe I could get a translation??

I do apologize for 'missing' this comment!??!! no

Thanks Amir, sweet one!!!heart happy

night wolf Saturday, November 1, 2008 5:18:55 AM

Damn lol i missed this comment lol

O.K only the first one "Ash" is a veggie dish smile

translation??as in how thay are made?
you see there are many kinds of Ash ,so i well put the resepi after i get my computer fixed sad ..I`m typing from work sad

scott cummingI_ArtMan Saturday, November 1, 2008 5:26:05 AM

happy halloween jester

night wolf Saturday, November 1, 2008 6:17:12 AM

happy halloween to all ya smile

JillJillee Thursday, February 5, 2009 5:49:06 AM

Happy Halloween....better late than never? Maybe??wink yes no jester heart heart heart heart heart

Big Hugs

FIFINELEB Thursday, February 5, 2009 9:25:24 AM

We have understood your probs quite well,poor Jill and of course we reciprocate the friendship and wish you all the best.

JillJillee Friday, February 6, 2009 3:19:23 AM

How precious and I have to say that I have received a very warm Welcome Back and you are all just so awesome.
And surely the reason I found my way back.

Thank You, FIFINELEB!smile love

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