tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14740812001184012382024-03-19T04:45:13.354-07:00AquaMomMy passions in life are my children and our healthKendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-80516840916036005042011-03-01T19:37:00.000-08:002011-03-01T19:39:12.336-08:00Pretty PinaforeI won this pattern from <a href="http://sewingdork.blogspot.com/">THE SEWING DORK</a>. It is quick and easy and oh so adorable.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tied in the front</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>MonkeyGirl wants a red one with zebras. I can't wait to see how it turns out. You can buy the pattern <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66251530/the-do-re-mi-reversible-pinafore-pdf">here</a>.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-60689352496210776312011-03-01T19:24:00.000-08:002011-03-01T19:50:47.126-08:00Shepard's PiePreheat oven to 350.<br />
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2-3 potatoes, peeled and cubed<br />
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Boil until soft, then mash with garlic and almond milk until fluffy. Set aside.<br />
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2 lbs ground beef, browned<br />
2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce<br />
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Drain beef and scoop into the bottom of a casserole dish. Set aside.<br />
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Saute:<br />
4 carrots, cubed<br />
1/2 onion, cubed<br />
2 celery stalks, cubed<br />
1 tbsp minced garlic<br />
2 tbsp olive oil<br />
1/2 cup frozen peas<br />
2 tsp Italian spices (I used Epicure Pasta Italian)<br />
1 tsp sage<br />
1 tsp rosemary<br />
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Cook until softened. Place veggies on top of beef in casserole dish.<br />
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I made gravy from GlutenFree Goddess.<br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tablespoons olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons rice flour<br />
1 and 1/2 cups almond milk<br />
2 tablespoons vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)<br />
2 tablespoons GF <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Nutritional-Flakes-10-Ounce/dp/B000MGR1N6?ie=UTF8&tag=recipfromaglu-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" style="display: inline-block;" target="_blank">nutritional yeast</a><img alt="" border="0" class=" ifhzfrzotfygujcghllu ifhzfrzotfygujcghllu gajzndzqzqahgbbdqadq gajzndzqzqahgbbdqadq fzfqpviklcwqrasdtcoz fzfqpviklcwqrasdtcoz" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=recipfromaglu-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000MGR1N6" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> (or use some gluten-free bouillon if you prefer)<br />
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste<br />
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Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat; stir in the rice flour to make a paste. Stir and cook for half a minute. Slowly add in the almond milk, and keep stirring. Add the vegan butter, nutritional yeast, and sea salt. When it begins to thicken remove from heat and taste test.</span> </div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Read more: </span><a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2011/02/gluten-free-shepherds-pie-two-ways.html#ixzz1FPPQA1mF" style="color: #003399; font-family: inherit;">http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2011/02/gluten-free-shepherds-pie-two-ways.html#ixzz1FPPQA1mF</a></span></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
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</div>Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-2658714406022174362011-02-22T15:32:00.000-08:002011-02-22T15:32:29.134-08:00Comox Valley Breastfeeding Support Bag Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMe2NYou29xTxEI69Q-9-eOTiP55vI7sxP2vXUujItd4fnM97K8CJidMxRSvIXfCJFfJ3pOiKCiH4fAoflGpVq9UJ7dzCR4F48s6DO7HfiFhav-NKywWnAdZdE8eKARKVKde2hrbXDe5g/s1600/IBFS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span><span style="background-color: #0b5394;"></span></span><img border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMe2NYou29xTxEI69Q-9-eOTiP55vI7sxP2vXUujItd4fnM97K8CJidMxRSvIXfCJFfJ3pOiKCiH4fAoflGpVq9UJ7dzCR4F48s6DO7HfiFhav-NKywWnAdZdE8eKARKVKde2hrbXDe5g/s400/IBFS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Breast milk is the natural first food for babies. The World Health Organization recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of life for optimal health, growth and development.<br />
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After brainstorming with other milky mamas in the Valley, we decided to put together a breastfeeding resource project.<br />
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With the Comox Valley Breastfeeding Support Bag project, our mission is to provide pregnant and post partum mothers with education and support to sustain their breastfeeding relationship. We do this by offering breastfeeding information and community resources along with samples of breastfeeding friendly products in a reusable bag. We will distribute the bags to pregnant and post partum mothers in our community. <br />
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The Comox Valley Breastfeeding Support Bag project supports the WHO's international code for marketing of breast milk substitutes. To find out more about the code, please refer to the <a href="http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2008/9789241594295_eng.pdf">FAQ</a>.<br />
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We are asking for donations from local businesses, who support breastfeeding. We welcome donations of breastfeeding information, community resources for breastfeeding moms and babes and/or samples of products that support breastfeeding. If you or your business want to be part of this project, please contact me at kendrahansen30@gmail.com.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-12370890998839685802011-02-21T15:07:00.001-08:002011-02-21T15:25:32.505-08:00Birthday Purse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-U-ulEfZUzBBZ2ZHe9HKIOuhlz93mCrNuhyphenhyphengQdhc7Dwd_J9zXjgVUaHxe322Kv58vp_sMJm4wtB6CaPz2yGtJZK7MxLqL0A5IBLQf4xgjoAyZFz7Dg4HHgazC7kuGWSwuhaSFmj_LmY/s1600/P2210069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-U-ulEfZUzBBZ2ZHe9HKIOuhlz93mCrNuhyphenhyphengQdhc7Dwd_J9zXjgVUaHxe322Kv58vp_sMJm4wtB6CaPz2yGtJZK7MxLqL0A5IBLQf4xgjoAyZFz7Dg4HHgazC7kuGWSwuhaSFmj_LmY/s320/P2210069.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>My girlfriend, Tanya, is celebrating her 25th birthday soon. I made her this purse. I hope she loves the print and the cozy recycled wool inside. I even stitched a small, zippered pocket inside. Thanks to<a href="http://www.tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2006/06/shoulder_bag_tu.html"> tiny happy</a> for the easy to follow tutorial.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-78840991594687311382011-02-10T17:48:00.000-08:002011-02-10T17:48:19.295-08:00My Favorite RiceMy mom used to make this for me in the oven in a casserole dish. I make mine in my <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Cuisinart-CRC-400C-7-Cup-Rice-Cooker/dp/B002RWJN7A">Cuisinart rice cooker.</a><br />
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2 cups boiling water<br />
1 cube of chicken boulianne<br />
2 tbsp Earth Balance butter <br />
1/2 onion, diced<br />
1 cup rice<br />
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Cook in rice cooker or bake in covered casserole dish for 30-40 min. in 350 oven.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-45245349384376285032011-02-10T13:15:00.000-08:002011-02-10T13:15:06.305-08:00Meat LoafThis is a success with my family. I find it turns out best if I don't measure anything.<br />
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Preheat oven to 375.<br />
Add to bowl:<br />
2 lbs of lean ground beef<br />
1/2 cup gluten free oats<br />
1/4 cup of organic ketchup or tomato paste<br />
1/4 cup of almond milk<br />
Let the oats absorb the milk/tomato, about 10 minutes. Mix with your hands.<br />
Add:<br />
1 onion, diced<br />
a splash of wheat-free tamari<br />
1 can of sliced mushrooms<br />
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Bake in oven for about 1 hr. Serve with oven fries and veggies.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-66186754237588884432011-02-10T13:03:00.000-08:002011-02-10T13:07:30.880-08:00Ahoy Matey!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAdKuA-rZ_qU3l6KvcMjc416DmcIaN_33hHCKfkwYGOyGD0to6IpJiRq78Wh88TjQug3BPiaTTgDOB9u4Kn6PhTAsqv8yIn2sOW31Y2Xqkcl7JMyZQft7ofXhu48cHAcJYRct9IDjXxM/s1600/ahoy+matey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAdKuA-rZ_qU3l6KvcMjc416DmcIaN_33hHCKfkwYGOyGD0to6IpJiRq78Wh88TjQug3BPiaTTgDOB9u4Kn6PhTAsqv8yIn2sOW31Y2Xqkcl7JMyZQft7ofXhu48cHAcJYRct9IDjXxM/s320/ahoy+matey.jpg" width="213" /></a><br />
More wool longies. They look so cute on my boy that I can't stop making them.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-21207043229399214592011-02-02T21:21:00.000-08:002011-02-06T10:23:13.637-08:00SuperMonkeyGirlI was cruising Facebook while I nursed Mr.Man today. I usually look at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CodeNameMama">Code Name: Mama</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/peacefulparenting">peaceful parenting</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/TheLeakyBoob">Leaky B@@b</a> and SAHM natural businesses. I came across a post by Code Name: Mama. She stitched a new superhero cape for her son. I have some extra flannel and now I have an inspiration. CNM linked back to this <a href="http://pukingpastilles.com/?p=57">tutorial</a>, so I checked it out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E-Girl!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>My MonkeyGirl loved it. After running around being a superhero and training our dog as her side-kick, it was time for an episode of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vim82PF_4yU&p=539B3964ECFD9B3F">WordGirl</a> on YouTube. I like cuddling and watching this show with her in the evenings. I may even learn a new word or two.<br />
The next morning E-Girl wanted to wear her cape to school but decided against it last minute because of our rainy climate.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-64589414924398085622011-02-02T17:58:00.000-08:002011-02-02T17:58:17.983-08:00Apple CrispMonkeyGirl requested this delicious and easy recipe for dessert tonight.<br />
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Preheat oven to 350.<br />
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3-4 apples, peeled and sliced<br />
Place in a glass baking dish (we used a loaf dish)<br />
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Combine:<br />
1/2 cup Earth Balance<br />
1 cup brown sugar, packed<br />
1 cup GF oats<br />
1/4 cup GF flour (we used soy flour)<br />
2 tsp cinnamon<br />
Spread evenly over apples and bake for 30-40 minutes or until apples are soft and bubbly and crust is golden at the edges.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MonkeyGirl using the apple machine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of dress with no-sew snaps</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-36288918004922321322011-01-25T20:57:00.000-08:002011-01-25T20:57:41.003-08:00Sore LoserMy daughter and I are affected by cold sores. These nasty little sores have bothered me since I was 7 years old. I feel like I have tried every remedy: OTC, prescription, natural, preventative with varying degrees of success. I recently came across a product by <a href="http://my-mamas-love.com/">My Mama's Love</a> called Sore Loser. This is an all natural product that according to their trial participants can stop a cold sore in it's tracks or after the blister erupts can cut healing time to 3 days. MonkeyGirl has had numerous cold sores this winter and we usually use <a href="http://www.zovirax.com/">Zovirax</a>, which is a prescription cream. Her healing time is somewhere around 5 days while using Zovirax. She woke up the other day with the start of a cold sore. I immediately put some Sore Loser on it. She said it smelled nice and didn't sting. A great review from 5 year old MonkeyGirl. Today is the end of day 2 of her cold sore and the blister is completely gone. She has a small red mark on her lip where the cold sore was yesterday. I can't believe, it seems like a miracle.<br />
<a href="http://opinionsofamoodymama.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-mamas-love-skincare-review.html">Opinions of a Moody Mama</a> is having a giveaway of some My Mama's Love products. I have entered the contest, have you?Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-30552589263974835422011-01-22T20:45:00.000-08:002011-01-22T20:45:00.321-08:00Wool Longies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Man in his recycled wool longies.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I recently found an Elna sewing machine at the thrift store near our home for $10. After having it cleaned and tuned up at the local sewing shop, I began sewing. I raided my Dad's closet and scoured the local thrift store racks for wool sweaters. I found a tutorial with great photo step-by-step directions here at <a href="http://sewingdork.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-make-wool-soaker-pants.html">The Sewing Dork</a>. Thanks for the inspiration and clear instructions. I love the creative feel of wool. It's very forgiving and perfect to learn how to sew.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-51481447633315049272011-01-15T09:58:00.000-08:002011-01-15T10:00:22.761-08:00Brown Sugar and Spice Pudding CakePreheat oven to 400.<br />
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In a bowl mix:<br />
1/2 cup white rice flour<br />
1/4 cup tapioca flour<br />
1/4 cup potato starch<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 tsp xanthan gum<br />
2 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp nutmeg<br />
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Boil 2 cups of water to make sauce.<br />
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In a liquid measure add:<br />
1/2 cup almond milk<br />
1/4 cup olive oil<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
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Mix well. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Spread batter into baking dish (I used a glass pie plate and the sauce spilled over a bit). Place 6-8 tsp of butter, I use Earth Balance, on top of batter. Add 1 cup of brown sugar to 2 cups boiling water. Pour over batter in baking dish. Bake for 30-40 min. Serve with my <a href="http://aqua-mom.blogspot.com/2011/01/coconut-whipped-cream.html">Coconut Whipped Cream</a>. Serves 4-6.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-76823296044088270252011-01-10T11:32:00.000-08:002011-01-11T10:24:03.303-08:00Effective ListeningMy daughter, MonkeyGirl, has been coming home from school with a 'sore tummy'. The school will call me at lunch time and I go pick her up. We drive home and she jumps out of the car, runs inside and asks 'Can I watch a movie?' Well. . .this does not seem like a girl with a 'sore tummy' but I play along for a day, two days, three days. During our days home we have been discussing her tummy aches. She says she doesn't have enough time to finish her lunch at school so she gets hungry and then her tummy hurts. This makes sense to me so I try to help her by cutting and peeling all fruit, offering lots of snacks as well as a sandwich. I talk to her teacher about allowing Emalee a bit more time if needed to finish her lunch. Day 4 - another 'sore tummy' and another phone call home at lunch. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MonkeyGirl and I, posing in the sun!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I have just started reading <a href="http://www.gordontraining.com/parentingclass.html">Parent Effectiveness Training</a> by Dr. Thomas Gordon. The ideas in this book are helping with my listening skills. I ask Emalee about her 'sore tummy' again. She tells me that she goes outside to play but no one wants to play with her then they come inside to eat and her tummy hurts and she doesn't feel like eating. Ah ha! We have identified a different problem. The AquaMom I was before reading Dr. Gordon's book would offer a list of suggestions. 'Why don't you ask someone else? How about you ask a friend from your class before you go outside? Try joining in without asking.' After reading his book (at least the first half) I try listening to her instead. This is Emalee's own problem, this doesn't effect me personally or so this book says. It does make me incredibly sad that no one wants to play with my sweet, loving Monkey but for the sake of listening and helping her to solve her own problem I try to listen without advising or suggesting. I validate her feelings by saying that it looks like it makes you very sad when no one will play with you. She tells me more about her efforts to find a playmate. I continue to validate her feelings and listen as she tells me about what has been happening on the playground. When our conversation has come to an end we play and read a story. <br />
This morning I ask her if she is feeling worried about outside playtime. She said nope, I'm not worried. This makes me feel great. I hope she has solved her own problem. This type of listening is very hard for me. I want to help my MonkeyGirl and I now realize that I can't solve all her problems. I enjoy listening to her feelings and she seems to relax when I validate them for her. This has helped us both when she is hurt or sad and crying. If I validate her feelings by saying 'You are feeling sad because you banged your knee and it really hurt you.' or 'Are you feeling frustrated because Mr.Man messed up your game, again?'<br />
I plan to continue using listening and validation of feelings with all the relationships in my life.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-1062391166901116062011-01-08T14:23:00.000-08:002011-01-08T14:23:03.193-08:00WafflesMix in a medium bowl:<br />
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<b>2 cups white rice flour</b><br />
<b>4 Tbsp sorghum flour</b><br />
<b>2 Tbsp tapioca flour</b><br />
<b>2 Tbsp potato flour</b><br />
<b>4 Tbsp sugar</b><br />
<b>1/2 tsp salt</b><br />
<b>4 tsp baking powder</b><br />
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Heat your waffle iron. We use two Cuisinart waffle irons.<br />
In another medium bowl, beat thoroughly:<br />
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<b>4 eggs</b><br />
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Add:<br />
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<b>3 cups coconut milk</b><br />
<b>4</b> <b>Tbsp canola oil</b><br />
<b>1 tsp vanilla</b><br />
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. When the waffle iron is hot, lightly spray it with oil and spoon or pour a serving of batter onto the iron and cook until the waffle starts releasing less steam. Serve hot. This recipe makes enough to feed our hungry family of four.<br />
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Open cans being careful not to shake. Scoop white (fat) from the top into a bowl.<br />
Add vanilla and icing sugar to taste.<br />
Whip until smooth.<br />
Makes about 1 1/2 cups per can.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-52428640571359082272011-01-05T20:01:00.000-08:002011-02-16T21:07:49.981-08:00Enchiladas<div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Thanks to Karina over at <a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2006/10/sweet-potato-black-bean-enchiladas.html">Gluten-Free Goddess</a> for posting this magnificent recipe. <br />
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<u><i>Green Chile Sauce</i></u><br />
1 cup vegetable broth<br />
1 tablespoon starch (tapioca, arrowroot, potato) dissolved in a little cold water<br />
1 generous cup diced roasted green chiles- hot or mild<br />
2-3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 teaspoon chili powder, hot or mild</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><u><i>Filling</i></u><br />
1 15-oz can organic black beans, drained<br />
3-4 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 lime, juiced<br />
2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, cubed<br />
1/2 cup diced roasted green chiles<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, mild or spicy, as you prefer<br />
dash of salt and pepper<br />
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<u>You will also need:</u><br />
2-4 tablespoons light olive oil</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">12 small corn tortillas<br />
Shredded Mozzarella <a href="http://www.buteisland.com/a_mozzarella.htm">Sheese</a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">6x9 baking dish</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Preheat oven to 350.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Make your Green Chile Sauce by combining the broth, dissolved starch. green chiles, garlic and spices in a sauce pan and heating over medium-high heat. Simmer until thickened. Set aside.</div></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Combine the drained black beans with minced garlic and lime juice. Toss to coat the beans and set aside.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In a separate bowl combine the sweet potatoes with the chopped green chiles; add the spices. Season with sea salt and pepper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pour about 1/4 cup of the Green Chile Sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Grab a skillet and heat a dash of oil. Lightly cook the corn tortillas to soften them - one at a time - as you fill each one.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Lay the first hot tortilla in the sauced baking dish; wet it with the sauce.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Spoonful of the sweet potato mixture down the center.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Top with a spoonful of the black beans.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wrap and roll the tortilla to the end of the baking dish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Repeat for the remaining tortillas. Top with the rest of the sauce.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Top with Sheese.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the enchiladas are hot and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.</div><br />
<a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2006/10/sweet-potato-black-bean-enchiladas.html#ixzz1ADoRHI9N" style="color: #003399;"></a></div></div>Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-62435584250593788732011-01-04T14:09:00.000-08:002011-02-16T21:09:04.093-08:00Muligawtany Soup<div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">This is a wonderful recipe from Karina at <a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2010/01/mulligatawny-soup-with-jasmine-rice.html">Gluten-Free Goddess</a>. <br />
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1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 tablespoon Thai Kitchen Red Curry paste<br />
1 medium red onion, peeled, diced<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
6 medium carrots, peeled and diced<br />
2 stalks celery, chopped <br />
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced<br />
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced<br />
1/2 cauliflower, diced</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">1 quart light vegetable broth<br />
1 cup coconut milk<br />
Juice from 1 or 2 medium limes, as needed<br />
1 teaspoon organic raw sugar<br />
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste <br />
1 14-oz. can chick peas, rinsed and drained <br />
Finely diced red onion, apple, or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish<br />
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You'll also need:<br />
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1 pot of cooked jasmine rice<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a medium size soup pot. Add the curry paste and stir briefly to season the oil. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, apples and sweet potato; stir and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Stir in the vegetable broth. Bring to a high simmer and then cover the pot; reduce the heat and simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Add the coconut milk, a squeeze of lime juice and a touch of agave or raw sugar. Stir with love. Taste for seasoning adjustments.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Heat through gently; don't boil.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Place a hot spoonful of rice in the bottom of each bowl. Spoon the soup over the rice. Serve the mulligatawny with a garnish of diced red onion, apple or cilantro. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Serves 4.</div><br />
<a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2010/01/mulligatawny-soup-with-jasmine-rice.html#ixzz1A6g1IwLd" style="color: #003399;"></a></div></div>Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-17477055989884525902011-01-04T14:02:00.000-08:002011-01-08T14:39:39.663-08:00ResolutionsThe new year is here at last and I have a few resolutions for 2011:<br />
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1. To be a conscious parent and spouse.<br />
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2. To make delicious meals almost every night.<br />
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3. To continue on my breastfeeding counselor journey<br />
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I have thought about what I need to do to meet these goals. I have started to actually take the steps to meet my resolutions. <br />
I have purchased a book <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Parent-Effectiveness-Training-The-Proven/book-gcLqJgczek-YC-nuFtEvCA/page1.html">Parenting Effectiveness Training</a> by Dr. Thomas Gordon. I have only just begun to read this highly recommended book on my <a href="http://koboereader.com/cad/ereaders/kobo-canada.html">Kobo eReader</a>. I don't know what I am more excited about becoming a more effective parent or my Kobo. I can take this light weight electronic reader anywhere. It comes with 100 pre-loaded classics like The Jungle Book by Kipling. I am currently reading this to MonkeyGirl and part of my first resolution, to share my love of reading with MonkeyGirl.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharing a love of reading</td></tr>
</tbody></table> I purchased a day planner today to help make a regular schedule so that I can stay on top of my household jobs as well as meal planning. Tonight's meal is Mulligatawny soup (recipe is<a href="http://aqua-mom.blogspot.com/2011/01/muligawtany-soup.html"> here</a>). I will be trying a few new recipes every week as well as sticking with some old favorites.<br />
Now we come to resolution number 3. I would love to attend a<a href="http://www.dona.org/develop/postpartum_cert.php"> DONA</a> approved Postpartum Doula Workshop in June. I have some reading to do before then. I am in the process of becoming an applicant for a La Leche League Leader as well . These two goals have intersecting pathways and both will be helpful to my goal of helping breastfeeding mothers.<br />
Here is to the new year and to meeting goals.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-44660376543580266632010-09-17T17:24:00.000-07:002010-09-17T17:28:25.999-07:00If You Nurse Your Baby...This is an amazing post from the Peaceful Parenting blog. All about breastfeeding your little one.<br />
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<a href="http://www.drmomma.org/2009/12/if-you-nurse-your-baby.html?spref=bl">peaceful parenting: If You Nurse Your Baby...</a>: "by Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC photos © 2009 Danelle Frisbie Breastfeeding your baby for even a day is the best baby gift you can give. ..."Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-79936223575526385042010-09-15T10:19:00.000-07:002010-09-15T10:21:59.537-07:00Breastfeeding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5HEpptem2thrZQZsg5JdP3PprkahFW2wRSRPBYmC82L6fQxzSXkH4WHcfE3qIV63GXdoe6K7X1hAy8feVxQ-17EQgqn_qXjZnxvTZgt0T5SrkOdybFcdpqZHKJGz7ZlfWk7a-Bfk-3I/s1600/P4140479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5HEpptem2thrZQZsg5JdP3PprkahFW2wRSRPBYmC82L6fQxzSXkH4WHcfE3qIV63GXdoe6K7X1hAy8feVxQ-17EQgqn_qXjZnxvTZgt0T5SrkOdybFcdpqZHKJGz7ZlfWk7a-Bfk-3I/s320/P4140479.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I’m going to start my blog off right with a post on breastfeeding. <br />
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Breastfeeding has been on my mind lately. Not just because I do it all day and night with my 7 month old but because I feel drawn to everything breastfeeding. It holds my interest, which admittedly doesn’t happen very often. Everything about it interests me. The physiological aspects of breastfeeding are interesting, like how your body makes milk, how the milk is perfectly suited for your little one and how the milk can change with your babes needs. That is all scientifically interesting to me but the emotional aspects mostly amaze me.<br />
I think about breastfeeding as I gaze down at my son falling asleep at my breast. I feel completely in love. I’m relaxed and content, thank-you breastfeeding hormones, and I wonder why every mother doesn’t want to feel this way.<br />
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Health Canada states under Implications for Practice that some mothers may not exclusively breastfeed to six months for personal and/or social reasons, and they should also be supported to optimize their infant's nutritional well-being. Parents need to be supported and given appropriate information to enable informed decisions to ensure optimal infant nutrition.<br />
Health Canada follows the WHO recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding for up to 2 years and beyond.<br />
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I would love to help support women breastfeeding. I understand that breastfeeding is difficult. There is definetly a learning curve for most moms and babes. My first step to help support breastfeeding moms and babes is to become a La Leche Leader (LLL). As a La Leche League leader I will be able to offer support from mother to mother and I will continue learning about breastfeeding. To find out more about LLL or to find a chapter near you, click <a href="http://www.lllc.ca/">here</a>. My second step came after reading a blog post recently about the<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=106888179344869&ref=ts"> Laramie Breastfeeding Bag Project</a>. It gave me inspiration to start the same project in my community. My Breastfeeding Bag Project is in the early stages, I’ll keep you all updated, but has been shown support by local businesses, LLL and international breastfeeding friendly companies as well. <br />
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Breastfeeding mother’s need to have support from other women, partners and health providers as both mother and babe learn to breastfeed. I know I will be supporting women in their decision to feed their babes the best possible food available, breast milk. I’m excited to be on this path and can’t wait to see where it leads me.<i></i><br />
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<i>Resources</i><br />
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1. Health Canada. Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration-2004 Recommendation. <a href="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/infant-nourisson/excl_bf_dur-dur_am_excl-eng.php.">http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/infant-nourisson/excl_bf_dur-dur_am_excl-eng.php.</a>Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474081200118401238.post-78068099335808322432010-09-11T17:27:00.000-07:002010-09-11T17:27:05.596-07:00Simple Saturday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr.Man watching the wind blow</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Seeing the world through a child's eyes. Enjoying a wet and windy Saturday afternoon with Mr.Man. I am thankful for our happy moments of discovery together.Kendra (AquaMom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04414497606337618222noreply@blogger.com0