Crazy Gallants: Christmas Eve with the Gallants

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Eve with the Gallants

Levi, Cami, Megan & Lucas

This is the Gingerbread house we made completely from scratch. It took a looooong time!

$14 in candy and $6 in sugar

They are very proud of it and can't wait to eat it!

1 comment:

Gallant Family said...: You never cease to amaze me, Heidi. That house should NOT be eaten...it's too good. I bet you guys had a blast putting it together. I am glad to see some action on your blog after a long hiatus. I hope we'll get to see you guys soon!; December 30, 2009 at 1:56 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.