Zoya from Zoey’s preschool class was at the park today, and brought along her face-painting kit. She only does cats and dogs, but her services were in great demand.
This air conditioner has been in our garage ever since we moved from our old house. We have the wrong kind of windows here, but it just fits this one in the living room, as long as you squint your eyes and tilt your head to the side a bit. The sticks propping it up outside are totally regulation, too.
Grandpa watching Keegan draw with Doodle Buddy on the iPhone.
Yesterday I asked Rona what she felt like having for dinner, and she suggested “something African.” I started with what I knew we had (chicken, sweet potatoes, and Google) and was inspired to create this stew. It seems somewhat tagine-like, so I say close enough to African. It’s certainly tasty, and very satisfying in the belly.
- Extra virgin olive oil (sorry, didn’t measure it, but not much)
- ~3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (I used fire roasted w/ garlic), partially drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, stemmed, peeled, & cut into strips
- 4-6 cloves of garlic, peeled & smashed
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- ~1 teaspoon turmeric
- ~1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Heat oil on medium high in a heavy, large stockpot (I used our awesome French oven)
- Lightly brown chicken with rosemary, turmeric, and cumin
- Add onion & garlic and saute until onion is soft & translucent
- Stir in remaining ingredients
- Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer until potatoes are soft
I served it with roti/chapati, though I used the ready-to-make version from Costco (“Rotiland,” from Full Circle, the same company that makes the great “Tortillaland” make-them-yourself tortillas they also sell at Costco).
Sorry I didn’t get a photo—too busy eating!
[Inspired by a similar slow-cooker recipe at YumSugar.com]
She dictated this story quite a while ago now, and it’s been magnetted to the fridge. It’s high time to share it with the world. Enjoy!
Cinderella and the Dragon
Once upon a time, there was a princess named Cinderella. She went to the ball, and danced with her husband, the prince. And then the fire-breathing dragon came! Next, the fairy godmother came and brought two rings that Cinderella had to choose from to make the dragon royal and nice. And then the butterflies dropped some earrings for the dragon. And then the magical, fire-breathing dragon turned Cinderella and the prince into frogs.
The End.
Here’s something to tide all you grandparents over until after Brassapalooza and Gen Con, when we’re sure to ramp back up to our usual not blogging ways once more. Enjoy!
Our little boy turned two, um, about a month ago. I finally posted pictures to Flickr. Check ‘em out!
