Crazy Gallants: Have you missed me?

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Have you missed me?

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!

3 comments:

Carri said...: Yeah, I've missed you! My sister has rats, and she says they are the best pets. I'll just leave that to you to decide. I think I'll pass on the experience! Have a happy Christmas!; December 24, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Travers Family said...: I miss you all the time!; December 24, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Gallant Family said...: I have been waiting for an update! I am glad to hear that you are alive. And, I was wondering about the rats. Christmas present?!? Crazy if you ask me, but I am sure that Lucas will have them trained in no time at all. Take care.; December 26, 2008 at 10:41 PM

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We have a great family! I love being a mom. It's getting better and better the older they get. Sure I occasionally look longingly at someones sweet bundle of newbornness, but really I'm over it and enjoying every second (almost) of raising my kids. I love their unique personalities and I'm so grateful for their love and obedience...ha ha okay, I am grateful for their love and I long for their obedience. They are amazing little people, I am so blessed. It's fun and sometimes maddening to see me and Tom in them. being a parent is awesome and as far as I can tell it only gets better!

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.