After finishing "The Time Traveler's Wife," I had to ask what I would tell my 8 year old self.. if anything at all. I came to the conclusion that I would only tell myself 4 things:
1. Don't be such a brat to Mom & Dad!!
2. Give Grandpa Boyde's letters and his $2 bill to Mom so you won't lose it because you will!
3. Don't quit ballet or piano.
4. And lastly, when you get older it's cool to like history so don't worry!!
From an early age I've always been extremely interested in anything History.. and it's not because my dad and grandpa were History teachers! Well maybe it has something to do with it, but I'll never admit it. The first time I heard of Pakistan I was 8 years old playing the coolest computer game ever invented....
(E suggested that I "switch it up" so we went for the ethnic place mats from Tanzania!)
1. Don't be such a brat to Mom & Dad!!
2. Give Grandpa Boyde's letters and his $2 bill to Mom so you won't lose it because you will!
3. Don't quit ballet or piano.
4. And lastly, when you get older it's cool to like history so don't worry!!
From an early age I've always been extremely interested in anything History.. and it's not because my dad and grandpa were History teachers! Well maybe it has something to do with it, but I'll never admit it. The first time I heard of Pakistan I was 8 years old playing the coolest computer game ever invented....
Carmen Sandiego was my idol back in the retro days of 1995.
So when "Where In the World Is Osama Bin Laden" posters were printed I was instantly interested in the history, geography, and culture of Afghanistan and Pakistan like I once was. Soon after I was lucky enough to meet E's friend's wife, Lil' S, who's from Pakistan. (Ask me how they met, it's a funny story.. although not as funny as how E and I met, but I'm biased). Lil' S and I became good friends fast. I'm surprised she doesn't think I'm obsessed with how many questions I ask about Pakistan. Her dad is a General for Pakistan and is constantly in Newsweek & was on 60 Minutes (4:24 in the video) in February. I hope to go to Pakistan one day (Mom, this is a great Christmas gift idea!!) But in the meantime, I have Lil' S's Chicken Curry recipe to keep my stomach warm and imagination going. Enjoy!
(E suggested that I "switch it up" so we went for the ethnic place mats from Tanzania!)Lil' S's Pakistani Chicken Curry
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 potato, cut into big chunks
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 15oz. can tomato sauce
3 heaping tablespoons curry powder
4 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 chicken bouillon
salt & pepper to taste
oil
Heat oil, add onions, curry powder, & bay leaves. Cook until onions are tender. Add tomato & chicken. Cook chicken & add tomato sauce & one can of water. Add garlic & bouillon cube. Simmer 40 minutes. Add potato and simmer another 40 minutes.
-Serve over hot white rice
Next up, M's Pampered Chef Party!!
1 potato, cut into big chunks
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 15oz. can tomato sauce
3 heaping tablespoons curry powder
4 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 chicken bouillon
salt & pepper to taste
oil
Heat oil, add onions, curry powder, & bay leaves. Cook until onions are tender. Add tomato & chicken. Cook chicken & add tomato sauce & one can of water. Add garlic & bouillon cube. Simmer 40 minutes. Add potato and simmer another 40 minutes.
-Serve over hot white rice
Next up, M's Pampered Chef Party!!
I LOVED Carmen Sandiego as well...I was obsessed. I think I won the computer game 5 times...maybe that's why I was a history major!! I think it's great that your dad and grandpa are history teachers! History ROCKS :)
ReplyDeleteYeah. We had some great Carmen Sandiego computer games too... in the 80s!!!! =) I will try the curry. Sounds nice and simple... and looks very tasty!!!
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