Crazy Gallants: December 2008

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Levi's 13th Birthday

This is Levi's Birthday, we went to eat at Red Robin and he brought some friends along. He got a docking station/alarm clock for his i-touch and was very happy about that!

Cami's Gymnastic's Floor Routine

Cami has been working hard this year in Gymnastics.

This is her floor routine at the parent show.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

yeah I know, I'm back from the dead. I've been busy and my camera was acting up...By the way, I was given a new one for my birthday. It's pink and perty too. Tom picked it for me (he knows I like pink things), so I really have no excuse now for not keeping up my blog. Lots of cool things have been happening for me to write about too. Like the two rats that are living in my bathroom...at least until Christmas Eve, when they will be moving into Lucas's room. So, I'll be back soon with pictures....Merry Christmas!

So What is Quinoa?

Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wa, is a tiny grain grown in the Andes. There are 3 common varieties namely Red, White, and Black. To the Incas, quinoa was called "the mother grain" because it was a major source of protein for them. It actually contains all of the essential amino acids making it a complete protein. Pretty cool, huh?
The quinoa used in this recipe is rolled. Just like how oats are made into oatmeal. Usually you can only get it by mail order. The most common variety is the whole white quinoa found in heath food stores. It is good to add to soup, cooks like rice and makes a good pilaf, yummy as a hot breakfast cereal and there are many more uses.