tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9303136019569534912024-02-20T04:04:40.076-08:00Muslim SistersHobbies and more...Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-71281112665998599052011-11-29T18:01:00.000-08:002011-11-29T18:03:01.047-08:00Muslim Women Magazine<div style="text-align: center;">Sisters please follow my new blog <br />
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</div>Arabic Alphabet for KidsAishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-63132621720385864132011-03-09T16:27:00.000-08:002011-03-09T16:27:58.592-08:00I would like to share a cake recipe that I recently tried and it is really the easiest cake recipe ,I use it as muffins recipe also .<br />
This is ideal for busy Moms or anyone who like simple baking .I added some fresh blueberries to this recipe .You can add nuts or raisins or chocolate chips<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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1 cup white sugar<br />
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1/2 cup butter<br />
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2 eggs<br />
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
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1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder<br />
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1/2 cup milk<br />
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Directions<br />
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1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan or line a muffin pan with paper liners. <br />
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2.In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally stir in the milk until batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan. <br />
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3.Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. For cupcakes, bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch. <br />
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source <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/simple-white-cake/Detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/simple-white-cake/Detail.aspx</a> <br />
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Here is another recipe that I tried today and its also really good . <br />
Oatmeal Muffins <br />
Very simple and very healthy <br />
<a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/easy-oatmeal-muffins/Detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/easy-oatmeal-muffins/Detail.aspx</a>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-80170858835180840972010-11-23T18:35:00.000-08:002010-11-23T18:38:00.635-08:00Home made baby foods !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freshforkids.com.au/baby_toddler/images/veg_puree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ox="true" src="http://www.freshforkids.com.au/baby_toddler/images/veg_puree.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">picture source :</span><a href="http://www.freshforkids.com.au/baby_toddler/images/veg_puree.jpg"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.freshforkids.com.au/baby_toddler/images/veg_puree.jpg</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since I had my first child my biggest concern always been his health .This is what every mother wants for her child .I been buying organic products only and been reading a lot on how to raise a healthy child.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When the time came he was ready for solids I didn't know where to start from .There are so many baby foods sold out there and how and which one should I choose ,was a bit confusing ..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Making home foods been really stressful ,because I been using so many tools to make one little plate of food for my baby.I was using blander ,food processor ,masher and so on ,but nothing seamed to work for me ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By advice of one of my friends I started using simple coffee grinder to make baby puree and trust me it worked great .I couldn't believe it !!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now my kitchen is clean and I really enjoy making baby foods ,because now its so simple and easy ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">This is simple coffee grinder that I use.Just make sure you add little bit water when you mash the foods in it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just want to share this with everyone !!!I hope someone can benefit from this , as I benefited from my friend's advice ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would like to share these 2 sites that helped me a lot when looking for information on solid foods for baby :</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.freshforkids.com.au/baby_toddler/baby_toddler.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.freshforkids.com.au/baby_toddler/baby_toddler.html</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also ,please share your tips with me ...</span>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-56835882799533228132010-10-21T14:13:00.000-07:002010-10-21T14:15:48.344-07:00I love Banana bread ,but every time I used to make it ,it just would not turn out the way it was supposed to be .Now I found this perfect banana bread recipe ,that really works ,just make sure you are exact in your measurments .I also add raisins or walnuts to my bread <br />
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Ingredients<br />
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3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed<br />
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1/3 cup melted butter<br />
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1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)<br />
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1 egg, beaten<br />
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1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
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Pinch of salt<br />
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1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour<br />
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Method<br />
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No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.<br />
I used 9 by 11 inch pan and baked for about 45 min and was perfect <br />
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Enjoy!!!Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-34312487994696673122010-10-21T14:08:00.000-07:002010-10-21T14:08:52.098-07:00As I previously mentioned one of my favorite hobbies is finding new recipes and cook something new and healthy <br />
Here is a new recipe that I would like to share with you all...<br />
I made it yesterday and I really liked it <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Roasted cinnamon chicken </span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFszGXL6zjCmFHZDitaTgTxRMtiNOSm_o3Sj2_qSSln_H12BjyFNK63ZE2tDE4gHOX816lg25hpc8e_yhoU7DuiYDJsCWMOApUQq7MukSAwFYT1ZiSIF3Ens_Az4-wPaLDqelRMRlTwM61/s1600/CIMG1977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFszGXL6zjCmFHZDitaTgTxRMtiNOSm_o3Sj2_qSSln_H12BjyFNK63ZE2tDE4gHOX816lg25hpc8e_yhoU7DuiYDJsCWMOApUQq7MukSAwFYT1ZiSIF3Ens_Az4-wPaLDqelRMRlTwM61/s320/CIMG1977.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>You will need <br />
one whole chicken ,cut into pieces <br />
2 large potatoes <br />
1 onion <br />
2 table spoons of oil <br />
1 teaspoon of cinnamon <br />
half tea spoon of turmeric <br />
coriander (optional) <br />
salt and paper to taste <br />
2 lemons <br />
half a cup of black olives <br />
1 teaspoon of honey <br />
2 and a half cups of water or broth <br />
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Take the chicken and coat evenly with cinnamon and turmeric on all sides .Heat the oil in a pan and put the chicken ,put salt and paper and fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown ,about 5-10 min ..<br />
Take the chicken out and spread on the oven proof pan .in the other pan fry the onions until golden brown add 2 cups and a half of hot water or chicken broth and bring it to a boil ...<br />
Pour the stock over the chicken and also put potatoes cut into small pieces ...<br />
Cover with a foil and bake for 40 min in the oven with temperature 375 <br />
After 40 min take the pan out and add sliced lemons ,olives and one spoon of honey ,bake uncovered for another 20-30 min ,until the chicken and potatoes are tender <br />
Decorate with coriander leaves when done and serve with a rice or bread<br />
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Enjoy !!!!Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-12873529665574433042010-10-02T18:15:00.000-07:002010-10-02T18:17:50.804-07:00The cold weather is here and it makes us want to stay cozy in our homes and to get ready for the winter ,with its short days and long nights ...We tend to spend more time with our families and enjoy time together..<br />
In such days its good to try some new recipes and to surprise your family members with a new home made foods ..<br />
I want to share a recipe of my favorite home made food ,that my Mom used to make for us in the cold Russian winter .It is very easy and fast to make .<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Home made pancakes</span></strong> </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">All you need </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kefir(I found in in a grocery store in organic section) (or you can use soure cream instead) 200 ml</div><div style="text-align: center;">all purpose flour 200 gr</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: center;">can add green onions ,chopped ,or if you want make it sweet add few spoons of sugar instead) </div><div style="text-align: center;">baking soda 1/2 teaspoon</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt 1/2 teaspoon</div><div style="text-align: center;">vegetable oil for frying(5-6 tablespoons )</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure you keep adding oil when frying ,so it doesn't burn.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">Put kefir first in a bowl and add soda and salt ,then add the egg and a flour ,mix everything together and then add green onions .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">Make sure the mixture is not too heavy ,you will use a spoon to put the pancakes to fry It should look like this </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCjx1vGxPER7dPyeWh16dtc1mI0Sx7SOVgos52bpLn4_1Z9HfDKv4EYorS4CNQ-aJom6HimIj4dERZ3BPz1LovtuanVkCV4NPu9VvvGtqfoq3qGYIa18fhfj0CPp0MRXzlsYz1KwofOB4/s1600/CIMG1941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCjx1vGxPER7dPyeWh16dtc1mI0Sx7SOVgos52bpLn4_1Z9HfDKv4EYorS4CNQ-aJom6HimIj4dERZ3BPz1LovtuanVkCV4NPu9VvvGtqfoq3qGYIa18fhfj0CPp0MRXzlsYz1KwofOB4/s320/CIMG1941.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">Fry the pancakes on both sides in the hot oil in a low temperature </div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Enjoy !!! and please leave your comments :)</div>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-38180204674288098132010-08-02T13:02:00.000-07:002010-08-02T13:02:57.251-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Preparing for Ramadan</span></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<strong>Since Ramadan is almost here I wanted to share some tips to prepare for Ramadan .</strong><br />
<strong>First ,think about Ramadan as a special guest that comes only once a year .How do you prepare for your special guest ? You clean up the house ,you prepare the menu ,you prepare best clothes to wear and much more .</strong><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: yellow;">Prepare ahead of time</span></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>1.Prepare yourself mentally and spiritually.Listen to some lectures daily ,starting from now .<br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-Make a list of Duas you want to memorize </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-Make a list of goals you want to achieve </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-Make a list of what do you want to change in yourself and how can you keep these habits with you </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-Read from the Seerah books and learn examples from the lives of Sahaba and righteous people </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-For example read about each Companion of the Prophet ,peace be upon him, a day </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-After you listen a lecture ,write down a short summary of that lecture </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">-Do more Tasbeeh and Dhikr</span></strong> <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="background-color: yellow;">Other preparations</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ul><li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2.Clean up your house and get rid of the staff you don't need .See the extra that you have ,and just give it away .Check your closets and check your Hijabs and other clothes ,that you may give away ,but always remember one point ,dont give in Sadaqa something that you wouldn't take for yourself .</strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3.Get your clothes that you will be wearing for Taraweeh and going to Masjid ready.Choose and iron the Hijabs that you will wear and hang them in one place nicely ,do the same for your abaya and Jilbab...</strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The reason I'm mentioning clothes is because most of us women get so busy with what to wear .This is how we are ,let's be honest ,we get busy with our clothes and forget other things ,that's why I'm advising to organize the closet ,so it wont distract you .</strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>4.Make a list of who and when you planning to invite </strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>5,Do all your Eid shopping before Ramadan starts .Buy the gifts for everyone for Eid ahead of time .Please do not do it in the last ten days of Ramadan .</strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>6.Buy what you want to wear for Eid now ,not in the last days </strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>7.Think of the food for Suhur .Think of the foods that you can make and freeze </strong></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>8.And last and most important <span style="background-color: yellow;">Don't stuck your mind on cooking </span></strong></div></li>
</ul>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-54155373078793853252010-07-23T20:11:00.000-07:002010-07-23T20:11:27.079-07:00Ramadan oat soupRamadan is just around the corner and of course we need to be prepared for it .Try to make a list of things you want to do in Ramadan ,try to plan your day ,including your meals .You don't want to be stuck on the kitchen all day ,try to find time for listening good lectures ,reading more and studying Quran more .<br />
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Here is a simple recipe that I would like to share .And we just call it Ramadan oat soup ..<br />
Very easy to make and its very healthy and delicious .<br />
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Heat 2-3 tablespoon oil, add 1/2 small chopped onion and 1/4 tsp. of cumin seeds, when the onion start turning brown add 1/2 cup boneless chicken or mutton ( cut in bite size )(I use grilled chicken or cooked chicken any way you like , add 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste. saute for 2 min. add 1/2 tsp cumin powder, salt to taste , black pepper to taste, 1/4 tsp garam masala (all spices mix), 1 chicken cube of maggi, 1/4 tsp chaat masala (optional), tomato paste (2 tomatoes with one cup and half of water mixed in a blander) and simmer till chicken or mutton is tender. <br />
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mix 6 -8 tablespoon of oats in 1 cup of water and add this mixture to the soup. cook till it starts boiling, the simmer for 5 min and as much water as you like and let it cook few minutes more .The soup should not be thick or it will not taste good, it will be medium. <br />
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Your soup is ready. You can add lemon juice to taste if u like and also green chili sauce .<br />
if u don't get the green chili sauce , u can add coriander chutney if u want. ( or if u get red chili sauce, u can add that to ) <br />
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:-the chutney or sauce or lemon juice are optional. <br />
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Enjoy !!!Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-35596995790524906312010-07-23T19:57:00.000-07:002010-07-23T19:59:28.280-07:00Redesigning your baby's nurseryDecorating baby room is always exciting ,especially if it is your first baby ..<br />
There are many complete sets sold for baby rooms .You can buy a bedding set with lots of accessories ,or you can make your own...<br />
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Here is something I made for my baby room .I redesign the whole bedding set .<br />
Just added some fabric to the bumper and made a new quilt and also decorated a lamp with matching fabric ..<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a fabric that I bought for this set from Joanns fabrics </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is same pattern in Green which I also like </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the quilt very simple way ,just cut 3 strips the same size and sew them together ,put batting in between and then sew the fabric on the back together with the front .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made the center square with lace border ,which I also bought from Joanns <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10Z-kFZlO9Xa7qu4b2J-m5rBU6Zhz_1_LxnlbmctxDJUOWXvgCWuxrA8XG8LaUmonM2Mh2OOfjZwL-dxkyYivYohJhL7TXw887QNyy9q7tz9H0IMb0bF3MO3eiXJq-qVDl2vowv17A0po/s1600/CIMG1226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10Z-kFZlO9Xa7qu4b2J-m5rBU6Zhz_1_LxnlbmctxDJUOWXvgCWuxrA8XG8LaUmonM2Mh2OOfjZwL-dxkyYivYohJhL7TXw887QNyy9q7tz9H0IMb0bF3MO3eiXJq-qVDl2vowv17A0po/s320/CIMG1226.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the ceiling I hanged lanterns made from coloured paper .Babies love colors ,the brighter the better .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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1.Take colored paper and fold it in half <br />
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4.Open the paper and glue the edges together and its ready and should look like this <br />
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</div>Here are some more baby room inspiration <br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Being a Mom takes all of our free time .For me as a new Mom its still hard to adjust to time management .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">taking care of the house and my little one is something I enjoy doing most ,and of course I have many hobbies that i like to do .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a Muslim woman ,who likes to study and read ,crochet and knit ,to sew and to drew ,to cook and to write ,to design and redesign my house ,to do shopping and to meet with friends and much much more .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is totally opposite to what most people think of us Muslim women as oppressed and uneducated .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, I think those people need to educate themselves and we as women need to educate them about who we are ...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Being mother is something that is great rewarded by Allah (one true God) .There is no job in this world that can be greater then being Mom . From the first day I held my baby in my arms ,from that day I love him more and more and he is the treasure of all treasures .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't never leave this treasure with babysitter or anyone to do MY job ,because this is mother's job to take care of her child and I'm proud of this job ,this is my career ,this is my life and my reward is with my God,the greatest reward ,more then money can buy ,money come and go ,but reward from Allah( one true God) never ends ...</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then think my sister ,if you want to leave your child with a babysitter ,because you choose a career over motherhood .Do you think someone will be more compassionate with your child ,more then you ? Do you think someone will hug your baby and give him a kiss ,and hold him till he stops crying ,the way you do ? </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you think someone will care about him when he is playing lonely with his toys ? Do you think someone more then you will care what he is watching on TV ? Do you think someone will clean him the way you do ?</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't think even most experienced babysitter can give the child the love the a mother does ...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you bonding with your child ? Or are you too lazy to breastfeed .This is so common now days just to get rid of baby's needs by giving him/her formula and to give excuse I'm not getting enough milk for him .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And how about co-sleeping with your child .Do not learn from the West to leave your babies in the bed crying until they fall asleep ,this is not the compassion that we are taught in Islam .</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be compassionate ,kiss your child ,hug him and kiss him/her often and learn the beauty of bonding ..</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are just my thoughts on motherhood !</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">assalam aleikum</span>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-29793634254767524592010-02-15T20:17:00.000-08:002010-02-15T20:21:45.973-08:00<div style="color: #cc0000; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Decorating your Living Room !!!</b></span></div>Here are some ideas to update your living room on a budget ...<br />
It depends on the color and design of your room .<br />
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The colors I picked are Tan and Red colors ..<br />
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Here are beautiful Window Curtains that I found in Wal Mart ,set of two for only$16-17<br />
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Here is an excellent idea to update your old sofa , a slipcover for only $45.96 at Wal Mart<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also there are beautiful cushion covers that I found at Bed Bath and Beyond for only $9.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can choose the color and pattern .I chose these ones for my color combination.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_kE29YaVcIATVnqSH8rI5W_C4MgfLBZ6129juwnUre3bV96Evt7nLd5pN8KhRmxTDqnhO4qdibjfLDK7QSEYLINg_mQLVrgCCB46bKWNxXBwsrlRCX4SrXMr-CSxln3W0MdgBboX20gs/s1600-h/cushion+cover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ_kE29YaVcIATVnqSH8rI5W_C4MgfLBZ6129juwnUre3bV96Evt7nLd5pN8KhRmxTDqnhO4qdibjfLDK7QSEYLINg_mQLVrgCCB46bKWNxXBwsrlRCX4SrXMr-CSxln3W0MdgBboX20gs/s320/cushion+cover.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNrICvqNGEiQr5Huhd_lF0nTDlBu1rbG-H3VlmXXkusROXDDIJIGcAEcR1F7Ytobpr6YYhqk_WS1wUd-CXfqIp9yNH_3HYjG9DT8yDTN-rbKXl8KGmdrGfWvSH_dXIiDCdMLoA5wZlSZo/s1600-h/cushion+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNrICvqNGEiQr5Huhd_lF0nTDlBu1rbG-H3VlmXXkusROXDDIJIGcAEcR1F7Ytobpr6YYhqk_WS1wUd-CXfqIp9yNH_3HYjG9DT8yDTN-rbKXl8KGmdrGfWvSH_dXIiDCdMLoA5wZlSZo/s320/cushion+2.JPG" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can also add different matching accessories ,like matching color candle holders ,or vases </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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These are cushions that I made for my house .May be it will be an inspiration for some of you .<br />
I took 2 plain pillow cases ,ypu can pick a fabric and make your own .Mine are made of polyester silky fabric <br />
Then in the center I just used Sari fabric ,or you can use your old kurta ,or even a scarf .I used Indian decor colors for mine ...<br />
Sew the piece of fabric to a center and then tie a thin rope around the pillow and attach the tassel ..<br />
Here are some pillowcases I found on ebay that look exactly like mine ,set of 6 <br />
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Here is a tassle in Joann.com for only $ 0.99<br />
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Then you will have to find the fabric for the center piece .You will not need more then a yard ..<br />
You can match it with this fabric I found in Joann.com,if you like red colors like I do ..<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Please leave your comments .Do you like this design ?Would you want to make something like this for your home ?</b></div>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-71285433521909519572010-02-07T20:38:00.000-08:002010-02-07T20:39:57.426-08:00Gifts from the Sea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/media/cm/countryliving/images/bowl-cover-de-24244310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6 Recycled-Sweater Crafts</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Transform worn-out sweaters into clever covers for lampshades, vases, and more with these wallet-friendly projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blstb.msn.com/i/AD/90E0A47F5C8D62ECC92373D3A879F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://blstb.msn.com/i/AD/90E0A47F5C8D62ECC92373D3A879F.jpg" width="240" /></a><strong>Lamp </strong><br />
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Make over a plain pendant shade by cloaking it in wool. First, cut a large sweater in half along a side seam, removing the sleeves. Pull the resulting rectangle of material tightly around the shade so the fabric meets in the back; cut to fit and hot-glue to the shade. Next, trim the sweater lengthwise, leaving an inch of overhang at the top and bottom. Fold the overhang over the shade's edges and secure on the inside with hot glue. For safety, use a low-wattage bulb </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><br />
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Keep decorative dishes in stitches: Pull a sweater sleeve over a bowl, lining up the finished cuff with the top rim, and hot-glue. Next, trim the wool so it reaches the bowl's bottom edge and hot-glue in place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blstb.msn.com/i/1F/13A81EBD6CFCE3A26DD5E0EEC9B9FA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://blstb.msn.com/i/1F/13A81EBD6CFCE3A26DD5E0EEC9B9FA.jpg" width="240" /></a> <strong>Sconce </strong><br />
For a small fixture with tons of texture, cut a knit swatch to wrap around your shade, adding an extra half inch to the top and bottom. Hot-glue the fabric to the shade so it meets in the back. Tuck the excess material over the top and bottom edges and hot-glue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://blstb.msn.com/i/95/1EF141BB33B97674F0342F4BE6A4AD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://blstb.msn.com/i/95/1EF141BB33B97674F0342F4BE6A4AD.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><strong>Vases </strong><br />
Create a hothouse for any blossom: Slip a sweater sleeve over a jar or bottle, lining up the cuff with either the top or bottom edge, and hot-glue in place. Cut the wool long enough to cover the entire vessel, then secure with more glue.<br />
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Basic bracelets get dressed for the season in soft yarn (and, if you use jewelry you already own, they cost next to nothing). Just cover a plastic cuff in a strip of chunky knit, then hot-glue in place on the inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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To make this sham, you'll need an 18-inch square pillow insert and a large sweater, cut into two 19-inch squares. Sew the right sides of the wool together along the edges, leaving the bottom open. Turn right side out and insert the pillow form, then stitch the bottom closed. For the flower, cover a two-inch circle of card stock with a piece of a thin sweater; hot-glue to the circle's back. Next, fold a 3- by 20-inch strip of another sweater in half lengthwise. Glue the edges together, then sew a running stitch down the strip lengthwise along the glued seam. Once you've stitched the entire length, pull the thread to gather the fabric and knot. Hot-glue the gathered edge in a circle to the back of the card stock, then hot-glue a pin-back in the center and affix to the pillow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The ideas are taken from http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-home/seasonal-crafts/staticslideshowcl.aspx?cp-documentid=23361974&gt1=32001</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Countryliving.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Which ones are your favorite ? I really like the vases and bowls .</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Would you try something like this for your home ?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Please leave your comments</b></span></div><br />
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It is crocheted baby set ,which includes a sweater ,baby boots and a hat ...<br />
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</div>For the sweater I started with a chain of 40 single crochet and made a back side first ,then for the front I made two sides each one starting with 20 single crochet ...For the sleeves I did 35 single crochet in a circle and was crocheting a sleeve in a circle ..<br />
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For the booties you can see my previous post and see the video how to make baby booties ...<br />
And for decorative flowers I used something similar to this pattern.I made one flower first, with red color and then made another flower in white, but smaller then the first one .You can just start with smaller chain with same patter..<br />
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</div>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-48834817325566597692010-01-25T07:21:00.000-08:002010-01-25T07:23:11.420-08:00Crocheted cover for Ottomansalam aleikum<br />
As you can tell from my posts I like crocheting and like reading different patterns and creating something unique .<br />
Here is one more project I want to share with you all .It can be great addition to your House Decor and something different ,which you can't never find in any store .Hand made things are always special and have more value .<br />
I made this accessory from brown and beige thick yarns ...It can be cover for a table or a throw ,or I used it as a cover for Ottoman table <br />
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</div>The pattern I used , seams difficult but its actually very easy ...It took me few evenings to finish this .It was a challenge to read this pattern ..<br />
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Please let leave your comments !!!!And if you have any questionsAishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-44919476515929554172010-01-25T06:24:00.000-08:002010-01-25T06:38:09.846-08:00Crocheted Baby boots and baby blanketI want to share something that I recently made .<br />
Its crocheted baby booties for newborn baby ..<br />
I used the description and step by step tutorial on this video<br />
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I used different color for mine and this is how they look like .<br />
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It took me only about an hour to make these...<br />
Try it and let me know how it goes .<br />
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I also made a baby blanket in yellow and white .<br />
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I made it with double crochet pattern and this is similar pattern I used for the edges<br />
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A massive earthquake has struck the Caribbean island of Haiti. Thousands are feared dead with many more seriously injured.<br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Please go to Islamic Relief page to Donate .Your donation can save lives</strong></span><br />
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Islamic Relief has launched an appeal for £1 million to respond to the disaster.<br />
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The epicentre of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake was just 16 kilometres from the capital Port-au-Prince. Much of the city is made up of slums and poorly constructed houses that would not be able to withstand an earthquake. <br />
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The scale of the disaster is not yet known as all communication lines are currently down. But there are reports that homes, government buildings and hotels have collapsed, with people still being dug out of the rubble.<br />
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The earthquake struck at 5pm local time on Tuesday 12th January 2010 and many people have spent the night on the streets. Several strong aftershocks caused further chaos and panic.<br />
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Hospitals are struggling to cope with the large numbers of injured people and there is an urgent need for emergency medical care, food, clean water and shelter.<br />
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Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, and struggles from endemic poverty, food shortages and violence. It has suffered from many recent natural disasters including serious hurricanes and storms in 2008. <br />
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Please donate and help us to respond to this disaster.Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-71605666663488800092010-01-03T19:40:00.000-08:002010-01-03T19:40:21.992-08:00RecipesI found some easy to make and healthy recipes ,that I would like to share .<br />
Eating healthy food is very important for everyone of us . Most of us Muslimas dedicate our lives to our families .So we have to be extra concerned what our family members are eating ,what our children are eating and how healthy it is .<br />
I personally don't like spending too much time on the kitchen .I enjoy doing other things ,especially spending more time on studying my religion or doing my hobbies ,but I do enjoy cooking also .<br />
I prefer to be organazied with food ,this way cooking doesn't keep me busy ,or doesn't take my entire day on cooking and cleaning .<br />
I prefer to plan what to cook for the whole week .I choose the recipes or write down what I will make and put things that we need to buy in a grocery list .<br />
Ok these are few recipes I would like to share with you and this is something I'm planning to make this week inshaAllah <br />
Enjoy :)<br />
Recipes taken from <a href="http://www.delish.com/">http://www.delish.com/</a><br />
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Total Time: 1 hr <br />
Prep Time: 35 min<br />
Cook Time: 25 min<br />
Oven Temp: 350<br />
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1 tablespoon(s) olive oil <br />
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8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed <br />
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1/2 teaspoon(s) salt <br />
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1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper <br />
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2 medium green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces <br />
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2 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press <br />
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1 large onion, chopped <br />
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1 tablespoon(s) paprika <br />
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2 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) diced tomatoes <br />
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1 can(s) (14- to 14 1/2-ounce) chicken broth <br />
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3 cup(s) water <br />
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2 1/2 cup(s) long-grain white rice <br />
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1 package(s) (10-ounce) frozen peas <br />
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1 cup(s) salad olives or coarsely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives <br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and black pepper; cook, in 2 batches, about 6 minutes per batch, until lightly browned on both sides. With tongs, transfer chicken pieces to small roasting pan (13" by 9") or jelly-roll pan (1 1/2" by 10 1/2"). <br />
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Cover roasting pan with foil and bake chicken 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with tip of knife. <br />
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Meanwhile, in same Dutch oven, cook green peppers, garlic, and onion about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in paprika and cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice, broth, water, and rice; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in frozen peas and olives. <br />
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Grease two 2- to 2 1/2-quart glass or ceramic baking dishes. Spoon half the rice mixture into each prepared baking dish. Carefully tuck thighs into hot rice mixture. Cover and bake one dish 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice to serve. Meanwhile, prepare second baking dish for freezing (see Thawing and Reheating Tips). <br />
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source <a href="http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spanish-chicken-rice-ghk0308">http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/spanish-chicken-rice-ghk0308</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mediterranean Tuna-Noodle Casserole</strong><br />
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Total Time: 55 min<br />
Prep Time: 35 min<br />
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1/3 cup(s) olive oil, plus more for baking dishes <br />
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Coarse salt and ground pepper <br />
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1 pound(s) wide egg noodles <br />
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2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), thinly sliced <br />
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5 cup(s) whole milk <br />
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4 can(s) (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained <br />
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1 can(s) (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and thickly sliced <br />
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5 scallions, thinly sliced <br />
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1/2 cup(s) finely grated Parmesan <br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil two 8-inch square (or other shallow 2-quart) baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until 2 minutes short of al dente; drain, and return to pot. <br />
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Meanwhile, in a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium. Add bell peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer. <br />
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Remove from heat; add mixture to noodles in pot, along with tuna, artichoke hearts, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper, and toss. Divide between prepared baking dishes, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until golden and bubbling, about 20 minutes<br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><strong>Please share your recipes and cooking ideas .Leave your comments and subscribe to a blog !!!</strong></span>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-89578465319574024682010-01-02T18:09:00.000-08:002010-01-02T18:09:40.755-08:00Simple Wall art you can make with your own hands !!!Here is another interesting project to make ,that I found from the same web site <a href="http://www.osinka.ru/Sewing/Dekor/Needlework/09_01/">http://www.osinka.ru/Sewing/Dekor/Needlework/09_01/</a><br />
The author of this beautiful project is Kuzmenkova Nadezda<br />
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Beautiful framed wall decor is made out of sea shells .<br />
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1. Sea shells <br />
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2. cord<br />
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3.frame with the glass<br />
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4.decoration peaces for the center of the flower.<br />
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5. fabric for the base .Its best to use velvet for this project <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2.In the next step use the golden color nail polish to color some old beads for the centers of the flowers <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">6.And finally glue the ready made flowers to the fabric .Use the cord to make small vines <br />
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Use beads or bead jewelry to decorate your curtains .<br />
Here are few beautiful examples and aslo how to make these looks.<br />
The information is taken from <a href="http://www.osinka.ru/Sewing/Dekor/RR/06_04/">http://www.osinka.ru/Sewing/Dekor/RR/06_04/</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take the line of beads and gold color cord .Put it together like on the picture above.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Connect it together as a circle and tie to the curtains.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Connect the beads to a tie with the help of the needle ,<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then sew all the threads that you made ,one by one to the center of the fabric ,that you will be using .<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a piece of fabric ,fold the edges and sew them ,leaving space for the ring <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the next step ,glue the ornament ,decoration to the back side of the ring .<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please leav your comments and suggestions .<br />
</div>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-85703747928475345352009-11-25T20:01:00.000-08:002009-11-25T20:07:00.506-08:00Islamic Online University assalamu aleikum<br />
I just discovered beautiful Islamic courses online and its free.<br />
Its offered by Islamic Online University by doctor Bilal Philips .<br />
There are many courses offered .All you have to do is to register and log in to a class .<br />
Each course is very organized and easy to study .It divided into several moduls .After each Module you complete a test .The course is combined with text ,video and audio material .And even more ,you will receive a Certificate after each course, signed by doctor Bilal Philips<br />
Please check it out and spread the word ...<br />
This is a link for the courses <br />
http://www.islamiconlineuniversity.com/index.php?option=com_phocagallery&view=category&id=1:free-courses&Itemid=20<br />
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</div>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-930313601956953491.post-73857691464107919912009-11-16T20:07:00.000-08:002009-11-16T20:08:39.137-08:00Crochet Contestassalamu aleikum<br />
Does anyone likes doing crochet?<br />
This is a great opportunity to show your skills !!!!!!!<br />
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</div>Show off your creativity !!!<br />
<div style="margin-left: 8px;">Lion Brand Yarn Company is sponsoring a yarn contest at Michaels stores. The grand prize is $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip for two to Los Angeles to meet Vanna White. The contest ends on February 1, 2010.<br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 8px;">This is a terrific opportunity for yarn enthusiasts to showcase their creations and win some wonderful prizes!<br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 8px;">Click on the link to read more and to register <a href="http://www.vannaschoice.com/">http://www.vannaschoice.com/</a><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 8px;">I think I might be participating :) why not ?<br />
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</div><div style="margin-left: 8px;">waaleikum salam<br />
</div>Aishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02182168930843523238noreply@blogger.com2