I’m hanging out with my dear sister at her place. She invited me over for dinner and would like for me to cook her some Persian food. I decide to make a Chicken Spinach dish (Aloo Esfinage only without Aloo). We’re all starving because it’s already dinner time and we’re just getting started. I declare [...]
Subscribe
Recent Comments
Archives
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
Search
Categories
- Acting & Modeling
- Anything Maternity/Pregnancy
- Artsy Fartsy
- Benz
- Cars
- Culinary Goddess
- Dick
- Do It Yourself
- EVERYDAY OSHO
- Family
- Faves
- Food
- Homeschooling
- Jane Rant
- Just Jane
- Kwik Kwotes
- Lucy Lu
- Monk & Friends
- Movie Reviews
- Music to My Ears
- My Big Fat Persian Family
- Random Stuff
- Smashin' Fashion
- Starbucks
- Thelma & Louise
- Thru My Lens
- Videos
Random Posts
Getting Out Tea Stains with Oxy Clean
By Jane on February 15, 2010
We’re Persian, so we drink a lot of Persian Black Tea. We like to drink it hot and iced. My container for the iced tea is stained pretty badly. But, it’s impossible to clean and is only getting worse. How do I scrub this out with a sponge? I’ve tried and it doesn’t work! OXY CLEAN [...]
Category: Random Stuff
A clean kitchen and good wine is a must.
By Jane on October 12, 2009
Cooking when the kitchen is dirty is just not fun. I just emptied the dishwasher, put away more dirty dishes, cleaned off the counters, have my wine and NOW I’m ready to cook! Anyone else must start off with a clean slate before a new mess is made? -Jane, Must-be-Clean Cook
Category: Culinary Goddess, Random Stuff
By Jane on April 8, 2011
After the co-op, we rushed to bring Thelma to the training academy she attends. Louise and I decided to be out in the sun, rather than sit in the car and wait, so that we can get our Vitamin D and enjoy the beautiful weather. Kids never get sick of bubbles. And look, Louise found [...]
Category: Random Stuff
A gorgeous, antique Mercedes 280 SL.
By Jane on May 6, 2010
We were on the interstate when we spotted this BEAUTIFUL Antique Mercedes 280 SL convertible. It’s GORGEOUS and looks WELL taken care of. I love the antique blue with the cream interior. This would be a car I wouldn’t mind having. Dick LOVES it. Wants one. Good thing we have the same taste. Mine is, [...]
Category: Cars
All Work and No Play??? NO WAY!!!
By Jane on August 31, 2009
We just had some tenants move out of one of our residential rental properties and so, it’s time for the cleaning crew to come in. By cleaning crew, I mean myself, Dick, and the girls. By doing it ourselves, we save big and the girls love a change of scenery. So, we pack our bags for a few days but since there’s nothing in the townhouse, so we also pack blankets, pillows, food and stuff to cook with (this helps cut down on expenses and time since we can just stay put and work). Yes, I’m a slave driver! No,
We just had some tenants move out and so, it’s time for the cleaning crew to come in. By cleaning crew, I mean myself, Dick, and the girls. By doing it ourselves, we save big and the girls love a change of scenery. So, we pack our bags for a few days but since there’s nothing in the townhouse, so we also pack blankets, pillows, food and stuff to cook with (this helps cut down on expenses and time since we can just stay put and work). Yes, I’m a slave driver! No, I’m just efficient. Off we go in the car for a 4 hour drive. Here’s some pics along the way:
Category: Faves, Random Stuff
The girls find fun in a sparse playroom at the local community center.
By Jane on December 7, 2010
Usually whenever we stay at our condo, the girls are always begging me to take them to the Community Center that is also right around the corner from our condo. So one day, we walk over there so they can play in this small playroom that they have there. The playroom used to have those [...]
Category: Thelma & Louise
Bubba hooks his finger and I get the catch of the day!
By Jane on July 15, 2010
After getting to our industrial spot for fishing, we start to fish. See, life jacket no more. I know how to swim. I know, even people who know how to swim can drown. Whatever, I just don’t like wearing it ok? Makes me sweaty. MIA follows suit but then my aunt attaches this cord to [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Building a Mr. & Mrs. Snowman. Introducing Mr. & Mr. Wilson.
By Jane on February 1, 2010
It’s the day after our “snow storm” and it’s SUNNY and warming up! With all the icicles melting off the trees, they all look like they are adorned with crystals and jewels with the light reflecting off the ice. Simply beautiful!
Category: Random Stuff
Biking and Hill-Climbing Preggar.
By Jane on January 21, 2011
The other day, we were blessed with unseasonable warm weather for this time of the year so we decided to take our bikes out and enjoy it! Plus, we had to go get some groceries. The hill next to our house was still iced over in parts so we had to be super careful. Dick’s [...]
Category: Family
By Jane on September 11, 2010
My sweet thang, Thelma, fell asleep on the couch the other day. She’s all sorts of lovely. So peaceful. LOVE LOVE LOVE this monkey. -Jane, Mother of Thelma.
Category: Random Stuff
Favorites
By Jane on May 28, 2011
No sooner did we get him home did the girls start to tease their little brother. Here is Benz and Barbie… Except I think it’s not Barbie…I’m told this is a Moxie Girl. Poor thing. They already have plans to dress him up in girls clothes too. So is the life of a younger brother [...]
Category: Benz
Ancient Mystical Palace: Tomb of Tu Duc in Hue City.
By Jane on March 2, 2011
This tomb boasts one of the most intricate royal architecture from the Nguyen Dynasty, dating back to the mid-1800s. You may recognize the name NGUYEN…almost every Viet person has this difficult-to-pronounce-if-you’re-not-Vietnamese last name. Freddie Mac is so cute. What chu lookin at??? Great pic of my mom in between that arch. The weather was perfect [...]
Category: Random Stuff
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 [...]
Category: Food, Random Stuff
By Jane on January 20, 2010
I’ve decided that I don’t need an occasion to dress the way I like. I’m going to do whatever makes me happy and wear what makes me happy…like when I went grocery shopping in my PJs the other day. Today, I’m going Goth and biking out to Starbucks because the weather is amazing for January…it’s [...]
Category: Just Jane, Smashin' Fashion, Thelma & Louise
Going back to your roots. My friend is finding his Vietnamese soul.
By Jane on February 7, 2010
My new Facebook friend (friend that I met on FB) is doing this awesome documentary about finding his Vietnamese soul. Born and raised in Paris, Nacho Bui is looking to learn about his roots and is traveling all over the world to document his journey. Below is the trailer for his series. It’s done quite [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Your daily Benz: Planking baby.
By Jane on July 22, 2011
Planking is this new crazy trend where people will lay stiff like a board (plank) and take pictures of it in random places. It’s all the rage and the new “cool” thing to do on Facebook. Plank and post to FB. Planking baby Benz!! For my friend who loves to plank. “Mommy why do you [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Deck the Car with rows of Christmas lights…falalala…lalalala.
By Jane on November 24, 2010
I was amazed by how early the Christmas spirit had taken over this year. As soon as Halloween was over, Walmart had already had their Christmas stuff out and Christmas songs were already playing on the radio…and it wasn’t even Thanksgiving yet! Turns out, it’s not just businesses that are ready for the holidays. Attached [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Jane: Post Partum Nester and Closet Organizer.
By Jane on June 18, 2011
Since I was just taking things in stride prior to the birth of Benz, I didn’t really get a chance to nest much. Therefore, after he came the clutter in Dick and my closets were annoying the crap out of me. Here’s a glimpse of Dick’s closet. Our house is an older house so we [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Video streaming Oscar’s bowel movements??? Really???
By Jane on November 29, 2009
Oscar has this unique way of sitting. It always looks like he’s ready to take a dump. Lucy says it’s JUST the way he sits. Fine. But the dang thing FARTS ALOT so maybe he’s stopped up or something and sits like that because he’s constipated. Just a theory Lucy.
Category: Lucy Lu, Random Stuff
Annoyed by a Kiosk Vendor who oils, combs and straightens my hair.
By Jane on March 7, 2011
So, we’re doing our best to make it to the Orchid Show and not be distracted by all the shops and plethora of THINGS. (Yes, I said plethora…what of it?) Then, one of those Kiosk Vendors who has the hair products/wigs/hair appliances gives me a “free sample“…a moisturizer to make your hair shiny. I take [...]
Category: Jane Rant
