Ashereste is a Persian hearty soup that could easily be a meal on its own. This is an EXCELLENT soup for the cold, cold winter we’re having. Because this soup takes a while to make, I usually make a bunch and either have people over, give it away, or freeze it to eat another day.
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By Jane on February 24, 2010
CALLING ALL SMOKERS…(Yes, even you closet smokers. You know who you are.) If you haven’t seen the Chantix Cigarette commercial, you MUST watch below. However, if you’re a smoker, DO NOT WATCH this commercial. You may be overcome with SUICIDAL THOUGHTS just from watching it. Because what you’ll realize is that there is NO hope [...]
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By Jane on April 13, 2012
I just adore my little booboo. And he’s even yummier when he’s sleeping. Such an angel. We’ve weened and moved on to the bottle. Organic rice milk. He loves it! I can’t believe he’s 10 months already. -Jane, Mommy to Sleeping Benz.
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Article: “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”: Words from a militant mom who is full of crap.
By Jane on January 14, 2011
One of my dear friends sent me a link to an article about “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”. Already from the title, I knew what this article was going to be about but I read it anyway to see what kind of crap was going to come spewing out of this woman. She starts out [...]
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Louise hand models for Dentek Fun Flossers for kids.
By Jane on September 24, 2010
Louise got called in be a “hand model” for a print job. We didn’t know what product she was modeling or who the company was until we got to the studio for the shoot. The product was DENTEK FUN FLOSSERS for kids. On the way to the studio, Louise and I were chatting. “I hope [...]
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Just to give you some perspective…
By Jane on October 23, 2010
My dear husband is doing is morning business…number two. Yes, THE number two. Meanwhile, during that SAME amount of time that he is spending meditating and waiting for his body to be ”cleansed”…I’m CLEANsING too. THE KITCHEN, THE BATHROOM, AND THE OFFICE. And he’s STILL in the bathroom.Gives you some perspective on the DIFFERENCES between MEN and WOMEN. [...]
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Warning: Meditation with Kids can induce more stress.
By Jane on September 1, 2010
It had a been a rough day…I was mentally and physically drained. So, I decided to take some time out to meditate, as Dick often tells me I should. Just before we were getting ready to go to soccer practice, I tell the girls (who are all dressed in their soccer gear…cleats and all)…let’s MEDITATE! [...]
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My Cinderella Girls working hard to clean their room.
By Jane on December 30, 2010
After we get the old bed out, there’s still plenty of cleaning to do prior to moving in and setting up the new beds. The girls reminded me of this phrase that I’ve must have repeated before, “It always gets worse before it gets better Mommy!” Yep, true dat, girls. But I’ve trained these girls [...]
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The girls make sweet potato casserole and apple pie!
By Jane on November 27, 2011
The girls wanted to help cook this year. Louise wanted to make the Sweet Potato Casserole. And Thelma was making an apple pie for my girl June Cleaver and her kids. Thelma and Louise learned how to make apple pie in their co-op cooking class. Louise was then done with her sweet potato casserole so she [...]
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Jane’s iPhone and Instagram pics. Yes, I caved and got an iPhone!
By Jane on July 29, 2011
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Ashereste Recipe: Persian Vegetable and Bean Hearty Soup. So great for cold weather.
By Jane on February 17, 2010
Ashereste is a Persian hearty soup that could easily be a meal on its own. This is an EXCELLENT soup for the cold, cold winter we’re having. Because this soup takes a while to make, I usually make a bunch and either have people over, give it away, or freeze it to eat another day.
Category: Cooking Jane
Blast to the Past: Speaking of Cousin MIA, we had quite a summer.
By Jane on February 16, 2011
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By Jane on March 18, 2010
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A video montage of my sweet girl, from when she was a baby. She has so many different faces. Love it! -Jane, Mommy to Lovely Louise.
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My Big Fat Persian Family in LA
By Jane on December 13, 2009
Dick’s family just recently relocated to LA from Germany. If you’ve ever seen the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dick’s family kinda reminds me of that. They are bold, not shy to speak their mind, always talking and talking loudly, always having a great time laughing and dancing, and eating.
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