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World Breastfeeding Week: August 1 - 7
Check back each day this week for world news, information, art, and inspiration in support of World Breastfeeding Week and noonie-mamas everywhere!
Update: Also blogging about World Breastfeeding Week 2004
Bag and Baggage
Starbellys
My Domestic Church
Marsupial Mom
Mungo's Mathoms
Curmudgeonry
House of the Chakram
Breastfeeding News Weblog
July 31, 2004 | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Who's Where. . .
Deacon Paul has been in Ukraine since last Thursday, but unfortunately, this year he in in L'viv which is an overnight train ride from where we are. Hubby was able to get together with him last year (and I'm hoping that Lenise and baby get to come with him next year! *grin*)
Marla seems to not be home in Sweden.
Andrea is now living in a "Notable Historic Home" in Canada!
Dana is on vacation, but has 48 posts from last week's blogathon to keep you busy reading until she's home.
The Stewarts are en route from Austin to North Carolina.
EarthGirl is in the garden.
The Marine Corps Moms are at the Marine Corps Parents Convention.
Jared and Mrs. Mysterium Tremendum are smooching at DisneyWorld.
And who knows where Joe Missionary really is?
July 31, 2004 | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
BlogSwap 3: Open Assignment
Hey all you BlogSwap fans! The following post is courtesy of Jeremy at On The Door Step. Be encouraged!
"The Thin Red Line of Accountability""True religion . . . intelligible, rational, and accountable, -- not a burden but a privilege." --B. Whichcote.
Accountability. Possibly the single most important thing in our lives as Christians. Our very faithful perseverance is dependent on our willingness to be accountable to someone. Thus, the church (not "a church" or "a building") plays such a vital role in a Christian's life. We must be willing to share our struggles and shortcomings to someone
in our life and in return we must be willing to befriend those that seek accountability with us. It is important for us not only to learn how to share with others, but also how to effectively hold someone accountable. When we share, we make ourselves vulnerable and open up our hearts and minds to someone that we are willing to put all of our trust into at any given point. In doing that, we long for support and often expect it. However, there's got to be a balance between support and guidance. That's the beauty of true accountability. First off, it gives us a chance to share, a chance to vent, and a chance to get our thoughts and feelings out on the table without having to worry about the embarrassments, judgment, gossip and pressures that are far too prevalent in the general church body. And secondly, accountability provides answers even when the person on the listening side has nothing to say in return. A heart that seeks truth will find truth; God doesn't leave us by the wayside when we truly want to do what is right. Accountability done right is basically a spiritual parenting force in our lives --- a perfect balance of understanding and discipline.
Nonetheless, perfect accountability doesn't exist. I think there are two major flaws (and quite a few minor ones) in spiritual accountability today. For one thing, people on the whole are afraid to be truly accountable. We'd rather play it safe and share just enough, or nothing real at all. But that issue has been played over and over, as it should be. The flaw that has been brought to my attention most lately is "OVER-accountability". What basically happens is the person being held accountable becomes so dependent on the person handing down the accountability, that they forget the purpose of doing what is right. If you listen, you'll know when this happens. Phrases start popping up like "yeah, but I don't want ____ to find out." Or "what would ______ think if (s)he knew I wanted to do this?" etc etc etc. The answer to that should always be: "WHO CARES WHAT THEY THINK!" What has happened is their spiritual life has become so dependent on one person that they don't even consider the fact that God is always present, always watching. God should be our ultimate accountability partner. Other people should be an extension, not the be-all-end-all, of our spiritual moral measuring stick. The moment someone becomes more concerned with what an individual thinks, as opposed to what the Word of God or God Himself says is the moment the accountability is useless. The concept of being a Christian is fulfilled (because they still do what is right), but the heart of what Christianity is becomes lost.
Accountability is vital to learning about our character and molding it into God's character. Letting God work on us through another individual to help take us to the next place in our spiritual journey... God is not pleased when accountability becomes dependability, even when the outcome is the same. This is not a work place or a business. In a business, the boss generally doesn't care how something gets done as long as it gets done. God, on the other hand, does care. Doing what is right because you are afraid of what a spiritual authority in your life might think if fail, and doing what is right because you love, fear, and desire to honor God are two totally different things, even though you are doing what is "right" in both instances. The difference is simple. The individual will not always be around, and he'll not always be right. To base the existence of our faith on something so fragile and finite is foolish, but it happens day after day after day. Be watchful when your under accountability, and be responsible when you're handing down the accountability.
On The Door Step welcomes you into the life and times of a young family man seeking to make an eternal difference in the life of his family, his friends, and whoever will stop to listen. Come on in, you won't be overwhelmed with politics or spirituality or entertainment... it's just me, living my life and learning to live for Him .
My entry will be posted on Penguin Boy.
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July 30, 2004 | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Whoops. . .
Today we sent out a ministry update to friends and supporters. If you recieved multiple copies of it, I'm SORRY! I had some problems while sending it out. . . And if you didn't rec' a copy but want one, please e-mail me at alex8b8 AT hotmail DOT com.
Thanks!
July 29, 2004 | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Happy Day!
Today is my Beloved's birthday. And our 9th anniversary. *mush, mush*
We went to the Stoned Baboon restaurant/bar/English book exchange and traded in enough to get $70 of English books for just $7! A homeschool family must have recently left Kyiv and brought all their books in, because there was a great kids' selection that included quite a few Sonlight books.
Then we went out for dinner and daydreamed about our future and reminisced about the past. We came home and had carrot cake with the boys.
Happy, happy, joy, joy.
July 29, 2004 | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Presidential Candidate Quote Quiz
Multiple Choice. Match the Quote with the Presidential candidate. Googling is considered cheating.
1. "I think we ought to put the heat on Saddam Hussein. I've said that for a number of years, Bill. I criticized the Clinton administration for backing off of the inspections when Ambassador Butler was giving us strong evidence that we needed to continue. I think we need to put the pressure on no matter what the evidence is about September 11." December 11, 2001A. Republican Bush
B. Democrat Kerry
C. Reform Nader2. "I think we clearly have to keep the pressure on terrorism globally. This doesn't end with Afghanistan by any imagination. And I think the president has made that clear. I think we have made that clear. Terrorism is a global menace. It's a scourge. And it is absolutely vital that we continue, for instance, Saddam Hussein." December 2001
A. Republican Bush
B. Democrat Kerry
C. Constitution Party Peroutka3. Reporter asked, "Do you think that the problem we have with Iraq is real and it can be reduced to a diplomatic problem? Can we get this guy to accept inspections of those weapons of mass destruction potentially and get past a possible war with him?"
"Outside chance,” Presidential Candidate responded. "Could it be done? The answer is yes. But he would view himself only as buying time and playing a game, in my judgment. Do we have to go through that process? The answer is yes. We're precisely doing that. And I think that's what Colin Powell did today." February 2002A. Republican Bush
B. Democrat Kerry
C. Constitution Party Peroutka4. "I agree completely with this [Bush] administration's goal of a regime change in Iraq." July 29, 2002
A. Republican Bush
B. Democrat Kerry
C. Prohibition Party Dodge5. "The fact is, in the resolution that we passed, we did not empower the president [Bush] to do regime change." August 2003
A. Republican Bush
B. Democrat Kerry
C. Libertarian Badnarik6. "But the president and his advisors did not do almost anything correctly in the walk-up to the war. They rushed to war. They were intent on going to war. They did not give legitimacy to the inspections. We could have still been doing inspections even today.” October 2003
A. Republican Bush
B. Democrat Kerry
C. Socialst Party Brown
Scroll down for results. . .
(Quotes via Jim Geraghty. Click here for the answers.)
July 28, 2004 | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
We all scream for ice cream!
It's so miserably hot here. So, tonight we had banana splits for dinner.
Whole milk ice cream, bananas, homemade strawberry syrup, nuts and whipped cream. Yum! And part of a summer balanced diet.
July 28, 2004 | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Babywise and Failure to Thrive
Not long ago, Tim Challies blogged about Babywise & Other Ezzo Nonsense. In the comments, one mother shared about the negative impact Babywise had in their family:
"My son suffered terribly because of the Ezzo teachings (Prep for Parenting**). He was hospitalized at 3 weeks old because he was severely dehydrated, failure to thrive, weight loss, etc. We, as his parents, were horrified to know that we had unknowingly caused our precious son to suffer. . . .We hope and pray that some how Ezzo will realize the danger he brings to families and stop his abusive teachings."
I'm so sad for this mother. I want to put my arm around her and comfort her. And I rejoice that her little one is doing well today.
Some have said that all the "harmful" elements have been taken out of the newest Babywise. Sadly, that's not the case. This baby was hospitalized for Failure to Thrive less than a year ago.
You may not be aware that since Babywise was first published in 1993 (and the original Prep sometime around 1987) there have been several revisions of both. Some Ezzo apologists dismiss articles critical of Babywise because the quotes do not exactly match the edition they own.
However, since Ezzo claims that his message and "philosophy of parenting" has remained the same, articles which quote older editions of Babywise and Prep are still a helpful resource for evaluating Ezzo parenting. And even a cursory comparison of older and newer editions show that the harmful advice is still included even in the "updated" versions.
One of the most striking things is the mother's hope that "Ezzo will realize the danger he brings to families and stop. . ."
Gary Ezzo is well aware of the faulty information in his books, he is well aware of the theological and medical criticism of his teachings, and he is well aware that his program undermines healthy weight gain in infants and abundant breastmilk production in mothers.
He is well aware of these problems, and yet continues to promote materials which are harmful to families, under the guise of a "family ministry."
Failure to acknowledge problems in his teacings is similar to Gary Ezzo's failure to acknowledge sin, as is seen in Gary Ezzo's reaction to church discipline. The elders of Living Hope Evangelical Fellowship saw it necessary to publically address issues related to church discipline in 2000, saying, In the end, it was his impenitence that caused us to put him out of the church.
I join with the mother in desiring that Gary Ezzo would acknowledge the problems in what he has promoted, publically issue a statement recalling his parenting materials, and seek reconciliation with the churches who have disciplined him and others in his life that have been hurt by his actions.
** Just a reminder: "Preparation for Parenting" is the version of "Babywise" that supposedly is taught from a Christian worldview, with Christian philosophies and Biblical principles. It's now published as "Let the Children Come Along the Infant Way."
Update: The Cat's Meow and WillowTree are also blogging on Babywise this week.
July 27, 2004 | Comments (9) | TrackBack (1) | Permalink
Quick and Easy Potty Training
I found Rebecca's potty training advice to be spot on.
Just something for you new and soon-to-be mamas to bookmark for later.
July 27, 2004 | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Nasha Sasha
My friend Sasha is developing her personal web page, and I thought some of y'all might be interested in it. It's in both Russian and English. You may especially like the photos from her travels--especially the winter ones in western Ukraine.
July 27, 2004 | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Mothers not Mandatory?
This 18 y/o mama is required to leave her 8 m/o nursling to participate in Malaysia's mandatory National Service--or go to court and possibly jail.
Read more here:
Parents among Trainees Reporting for NS
National Service, or Disservice?
Call for Referendum
July 26, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
In Memory of Sean Galton
I didn't know Sean Galton, though I'd seen his prayer-card picture before. I don't know how he died. But when I read this today I was just so sad for his family and for the people he worked with in Peru.
Please pray for his parents and his sister.
July 26, 2004 | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Crank, crank, crank
I'm cranky and hormonal and had a pretty cruddy day.
Don't expect any cheerful words from this corner of the world today.
Did I mention it's miserably hot, too?
July 26, 2004 | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Lurking?
A real life friend and I were talking today about mothering and babies and I mentioned, "You should write an essay about that!"
She replied, "Yeah--and you could put it on your website."
Now, I don't know whether she means this blog or the old family website we had, or our never-updated mission site. But it reminded me that people are reading here, and I don't always know who!
So Debbie, if you see this, would you post a "hi!"
And any other lurkers--go ahead, please introduce yourselves! *grin*
July 25, 2004 | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Read Pink
Go over and read Think Pink throughout today. It's Project Blog blogathon day! Be inspired, be challenged, be pink. . .
July 24, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
When it rains, it pours.
Literally, in this case. Hubby just left for the SI2 picnic, photo scavenger hunt, and bonfire. He's been gone maybe ten minutes and in that time the weather has changed from being a gorgeous summer day to a mighty, pounding rainstorm. The boys are building a "boat" in case there is a flood and the water rises up to the 15th floor.
Yesterday I took C3 to the doctor. The srays show that the bone is growing together as it should, but it isn't completely aligned. We have follow up x-rays scheduled in two weeks. I just thank God that he didn't need it realigned yesterday and that everything seems to be healing.
I woke up with an eye infection this morning. I get them occasionally, but this is the first one I've had that hurts. I can't focus my eyes easily and in fact, I'm typing with them closed. *L* Forgive my typos, please. . .
Hunh. The storm lasted less than 10 minutes. I hope it's gone for good, for the rest of the day.
July 24, 2004 | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Showing Off
C3 showing off his "armor." Tomorrow we go in for a follow-up x-ray to be sure the bones are set and growing together properly.
July 22, 2004 | Comments (9) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Quote of the Day
"We live in a split world—people who know about Homestar and people who don’t." --TMBG in msnbc
(Via ReformedBlogs.Com)
July 21, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Summer Institute 2: Cooking
I'm part of the Culinary Team for SI2. These are the menus and recipes we have planned.
Monday: American Menu
Grilled Chicken Salad
Poppyseed-Yogurt Dressing
Honey-Mustard Dressing
Croutons
Homemade Bread - Jamie Oliver Method
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wednesday: Tex-Mex Menu
Chili Ukraine
Real Southern Cornbread
Salsa and Chips
Busy Day Cake
Easy Fudge Frosting
Monday: "Oriental" Menu
Stir Fry, with Chopping Directions from Mollie Katzen
Oven-baked Rice
Oriental Salad
American Brownies
Wednesday: Ukrainian Menu
To be announced, after our students plan it!
July 21, 2004 | Comments (8) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Chili Ukraine
1 large onion chopped
1 lb or ½ kilo ground beef
2 garlic cloves minced
2 jars whole tomatoes (920 g each)*
2 cans (430g) kidney beans in chili sauce**
2 tbs chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tbs basilCombine meat, onion, and garlic in a large skillet until meat is browned. Drain if desired. Cut tomatoes with long knife while still in jar. Add entire contents with meat mixture to a large stew pot. Pour in beans with juice. Add spices and bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. (Recipe adjusted by Laura)
*НIЖИН brand Томати Консервованi в томатному соку or Чумак Томати
**Bonduelle Стерилiзована червона квасоля в чилi соусi
Чили с украинским наклоном1 большая луковица, пошинкованная
½ кг. говяжьего фарша
2 зубца чеснока, мелко порезанного
2 банки томатов (920 г каждый) *
2 банки (430g) фасоли в соусе чили **
2 стол. ложки порошка чили
2 чайн. ложки тмина
1 стол. ложки базиликаВ большой сковороде мешать мясо, лук и чеснок до тех пор, пока мясо не утратит красный цвет. Жир можно слить. Помидоры порезать длинным ножом прямо в банке и перелить вместе с мясом в большую кастрюлю. Добавить фасоль в соку, специи. Довести до кипения и варить на медленном огне 15 мин.
*НIЖИН Томати Консервованi в томатному соку или Чумак Томати
** Bonduelle Стерилiзована червона квасоля в чилi соусi
July 21, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Southern Style Cornbread
2-4 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk or sweet milk
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
waterPreheat the oven to 425°.
Put the shortening in a cast-iron skillet or baking pan and place in the oven. For a crusty cornbread, make sure there is a good "layer" of oil or shortening in the pan. Let cornmeal soap in milk and vinegar for 5-15 minutes before mixing the rest of the batter. Combine the cornmeal and flour, then mix in the egg and milk. Add water slowly, until the mixture is pourable (like thick pancake batter). Take the hot pan from the oven, pour some of the melted shortening (a tablespoon or more) into the batter, then pour the batter into the hot pan. Place back in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the outer crust is golden brown.
НАСТОЯЩИЙ ЮЖНЫЙ ХЛЕБ ИЗ КУКУРУЗНОЙ МУКИ
Советы: Раскаленную сковороду посыпьте кукурузной мукой перед тем, как влить тесто. Мука станет коричневого цвета и сделает корочку более хрустящей. Кстати, для того, чтобы хлеб получился хрустящим, не жалейте масла или жира.
Кукурузный хлеб
2-4 столовых ложек жира, масла или растопленного сала
1 1/2 стакан самоподнимающейся белой кукурузной муки
1/2 стакана пшеничной муки
1 яйцо
1/2 стакан пахты или молока
1/4 чайная ложка пищевой соды
водаДуховку предварительно разогреть до 220° С.
Чугунную сковороду или лист противеня смазать жиром и поставить на средний огонь или в духовку. К кукурузной муке добавить муку пшеничную, яйцо и молоко. Воду добавлять небольшими количествами до тех пор, пока смесь не станет «переливаемой». Нагретую сковороду вынять из духовки, часть (столовую ложку или больше) растопленного жира перелить в мучную смесь, а ее затем вылить в сковороду. Сковороду вернуть в духовку и выпекать 20-25 минут, пока корочка хлеба не станет золотистого цвета.
July 21, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Busy Day Cake
1 2/3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
½ tsp soda
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanillaEasy to double.
Method 1: Cream together butter, sugar, then egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients without mixing. Stir dry ingredients to be sure baking soda and salt are mixed in well. Fold into butter/sugar mixture. Fold in milk. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Easy Fudge Frosting2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. boiling water
1 t. vanilla (opt.)Beat the ingredients with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes. Frosts 1 one-layer cake.
July 21, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Think Pink: Project Blog
I've been wanting to encourage everyone to read Dana's story of being a breast cancer survivor and young mother.
And this Saturday, Dana will be blogging for the Young Survival Coalition, as part of the Project Blog charity blogathon. I encourage you to check out Dana's blog Think Pink and consider donating towards helping people triumph over breast cancer.
I just found out last night that a friend of mine in the States has been diagnosed with breast cancer. It looks like an aggressive form, and I still don't know the details. It's when friends and family are going through hard times, that I feel so very far away. It's easier to rejoice and celebrate with weddings and new babies from overseas. It feels harder to comfort and mourn and pray through the hard times from over here.
July 19, 2004 | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Update. . .
I think I've had few moments happier than when Hubby and C3 walked in the door this morning. C3 was cheerful and smiling, and had his arm in a white cast and looked. . . so much older than when they left last night for the hospital.
He's been proudly showing off his "armour" and telling everyone about falling off of T6's shoulders. (No more piggyback rides here!) He goes in for another x-ray later this week to make sure everything is aligned and growing together correctly. He hasn't needed pain meds other than a couple of baby tylenol.
Thank you for your prayers. I've been a bit emotional today--starting to cry at odd moments. While broken bones are almost to be expected with four active boys in the house, it still was very upsetting and a big ordeal for me. I really, honestly appreciate the prayers and encouragement. It meant a lot to know that I could post this here and send out a few e-mails and know people who cared would be praying for my family.
Last night, after Hubby and C3 left in the taxi for the clinic, I took the other boys to the grocery store to get some treats. While walking around, J8 mournfully asked, "Why did C3 have to get hurt? Why was my little brother hurt?"
It was hard to answer him without tears, "Well, we know that God has this all in His hands, and that God will use this in C3's life for His purpose."
Later in the evening J8 told me, "I think it's not just in C3's life, but God did this for me, too," and went on to explain some things in his heart.
I rejoice that we serve a God who is so infinite that He rules over all things, and so imminent that He is involved in the "little things" in our lives.
July 19, 2004 | Comments (8) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
8 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions1. Preheat broiler or grill. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, oil and garlic. Reserve 1/3 of marinade. Brush remaining marinade over chicken. Broil the chicken, basting with reserved marinade, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Cut into strips. Keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, combine salad greens, carrots, bell pepper and green onions in a salad bowl; toss lightly to mix. Combine mayonnaise and yogurt with in a small bowl.
3. Add warm chicken strips to salad and toss gently. Spoon dressing over salad and serve immediately.Салат с курицей-гриль
¼ стакана соевого соуса
2 ст. ложки меда
2 чайн. ложки растительного масла
½ зубца чеснока, раздавить
700 г. куриного филе
8 стаканов листьев салата
½ стакана тертой моркови
½ стакана мелко порезанного зеленого перца
½ стакана порезанного зеленого лука1. Предварительно подогреть жаровню. В маленькой посуде смешать соевый соус, неочищенный сахар, масло и чеснок. 1/3 маринада сохранить, а 2/3 кисточкой нанести на мясо. Курицу запекать в жаровне до готовности (около 10 мин.), помазывая время от времени оставшимся маринадом. Готовое мясо нарезать ломтиками и держать в тепле.
2. Пока готовится мясо, в салатнице смешать листья салата, морковь, перец и зеленый лук. Перемешать подбрасывающими движениями. Майонез и йогурт перемешать в отдельной небольшой посуде.
3. Горячие ломтики курицы добавить в салат и осторожно перемешать. Полить смесью майонеза с йогуртом и сразу подавать.
July 19, 2004 | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Honey-Mustard Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise (fat free)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon paprikaMix together and refrigerate.
Заправка для салата из меда и горчицы¼ стакана майонеза (можно обезжиренного)
¼ стакана горчицы Дижон
¼ стакана меда
1 столовая ложка готовой горчицы
1 столовая ложка уксуса
1/8 чайной ложки паприкиСоединить все компоненты и охладить
July 19, 2004 | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Poppyseed-Yogurt Dressing
1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peelCombine all ingredients together and chill
Makes 1 cup. Recipe may be doubled.
Заправка для салата из мака и меда
(не очень жирная)1 упаковку йогурта без вкусовых добавок
1 столовой ложка мака
1 столовой ложка меда
1 чайной ложка апельсинового сока
½ чайной ложки яблочного уксуса
¼ чайной ложки тертой цедры апельсинаСоединить все компоненты и охладить
Выход – 1 стакан. Рецепт может быть удвоен.
July 19, 2004 | Comments (7) | TrackBack (0) | Permalink
Croutons
10 slices of bread, heels are fine (homemade or store bought)
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt (or 1/2 teaspoon salt, and