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NAEA Convention 2015 New Orleans

Are you going to be at the National Art Educators Association (NAEA) Convention in March? I will presenting a lecture. Here are the details

SESSION DETAILS: DAY: Thursday , 3/26/2015

TIME: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

Caucus on the Spiritual in Art Education Issues Group Research Lecture

Convention Center/Meeting Room 203/Second Level

Constructing Narrative Through Illness The body tells a story. Explore ways to visually represent what internally haunts the body during illness. Transform the way that art is used as healing in working groups.

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Recipe of the Week (ROW): Fish Chowder

So I received my SHARE package for the month. There were some wonderful items that I received. Since the weather has taken a turn, a fish chowder would be a wonder addition to your meals.

After researching the web for recipes, I found this one on Simply Recipes . The ingredients that are not in the SHARE package are pretty inexpensive and easy to find in the pantry, grocery store, or in your indoor herb garden.

Fish Chowder

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Serves: 6

Here's what you need:

1Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp butter

2 medium yellow onions, chopped (in SHARE package)

1/2 cup dry wine

3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" cubes (in SHARE package)

2 cups of clam juice

1 bay leaf

1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp of dried thyme

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1tsp of Old Bay or a mixture of paprika and cayenne pepper

1 1/2 -2 lbs of pollock or firm white fish cut into 2" pieces (in SHARE package)

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

So here's what I did:

1. In a large pot (6qt), heat oil and butter on medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft. Add wine, turn the heat up and cook, uncovered until the wine reduces by half. *Add 1/4 cup of water with clam juice if not using wine.

2. Add potatoes, clam juice, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper, and Old Bay and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium and cook, covered, until the potatoes are almost done (10-15 mins).

3. In a different pot, heat the cream until steamy not boiling.

4. Add the fish to the pot of potatoes and pour the heavy cream. On low heat, uncovered, cook the fish till its cooked through. Once the fish is cooked through remove from the stove.

5. Add parsley and let soup rest for at least 30 mins. It will be more flavorful if you let it rest.

Grab a bowl and some crusty bread. Enjoy!

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Upcoming La Petit Kitchen Request for Care Package Materials

La Petit Kitchen is currently in the process of tutoring kids in need. One thing that I would like to do is provide each child/ teen a meal during our tutoring session and a pretty cool hygiene care package. I will be setting up a go fund me page soon and will soliciting care package materials. If you have any questions or interested in donating items please message me. Thank you! #healthymind #healthybody #lapetitkitchen

#healthy mind #healthy body #la petit kitchen #hygiene care packages #donate

A Holiday of Inquiry

So "Veterans Day" is over. On that one designated day, I ask... What did you learn? What did your children learn? How did you give back in service as those who sacrificed their lives did? Did you capitalize on the marketed attempt on this new but old booming commodified culture? Did you buy the tshirt, the arm band, attend the concert, smoke the joint in respect to the cause? Did you worship at memorials and idolize figures or did you make an effort outside this designated day to visit and interact with a veteran who may need to be engaged? Did you sit down with a veteran for that yearly dedicated meal and learn about his or her own narrative? Do you know what a veteran is? Do you know what one looks like outside the predetermined realm of aesthetics of the media? What did you learn? I don't celebrate Veterans Day because Veterans Day is everyday for me.

#veterans #commodified culture #service #marketing

Recipe of the Week (ROW): Cilantro-Lime Pasta Salad

Yesterday was such a beautiful day. To complement this beautiful day, I felt the need to make a delicious pasta salad filled with fruits and veggies. It's a quick made meal to pack for lunch during your work week. OR a meal to complement a nice bottle of wine. Try it and let me know how it turns out.

Cilantro- Lime Pasta Salad

Prep: 30 mins

Chill: up to 4 hours

Source Make Ahead Recipes, Better Homes and Gardens, 2013

Ingredients:

4 oz. dried whole wheat rotini pasta

1/4 cup lime juice

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

4 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Nonstick cooking spray

1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups of grape tomatoes, halves

1 cup finely chopped red onion(1 large)

1 medium mango, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut 1/2 inch pieces

3/4 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper (1 medium)

3/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper (1 medium)

Lime wedges optional

So what I did…

Cook pasta to package directions, drain.Rinse with cold water to cool; drain again.

For the dressing , in a blender combine lime juice, cilantro, 2 tbsp oil sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, cover and blend about 30 secs. Or until well mixed.

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, use 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium high heat. Cook chicken until done. Then cut chicken into bite size pieces.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, mango, avocado, and sweet peppers. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for up to 4 hours. If desired serve with lime wedges.

For you calorie counters, the calorie count is 357.

Cheers

#la petit kitchen #fruits #veggies #cooking art sex #healthy #delicious #budget meals #cooking #lunch #quick #chicken #pasta #salad #budget mom #rediscover

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Body Recipe of the week (BROW): Coconut Oil/ Salt Exfoliator

So my new found ritual is making my own body exfoliator out of coconut oil and epsom or dead sea salt. I exfoliate twice a week in the shower. The result... My skin is so smooth and hydrated that I usually don't have to follow up with a moisturizer.

I have been asked to give the recipe I use. So here it is.

Source: toxibeautyblog.com

Ingredients:

1 cup Dead Sea Salt or Epsom Salt

10-20 drops Essential Oils (optional)

1/4 cup Coconut Oil (unrefined preferably/ put jar in warm water so the texture becomes workable)

Mixing bowl

Measuring cup

Spoon

Glass Jar with lid

So what I did...

- Add salt, coconut oil, and essential oil to the bowl.

- Mix well

- Spoon mixture into the glass jar. Close tightly to maintain freshness.

Cheers!

#coconut oil #epsom salt #dead sea salt #body scrub #hydrate #winter skin #exfoliate #healthy #bodycare #delicious #budget beauty #budget mom #krh #follow me #krhaapala #cooking #hi lo beauty #cooking art sex

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Recipe of the Day (ROD): Spicy Cabbage and Potato Curry (Bund Gobhi Aur Aloo Ki Subzi)

Source : http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/bund-gobhi-aur-aloo-ki-subzi-spicy-cabbage-and-potato-curry

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. canola oil

1½ tsp. cumin seeds

½ tsp. red chile powder, such as cayenne

½ tsp. ground turmeric

3 small green Thai chiles or 1 serrano, sliced ½" thick

2 Indian or regular bay leaves

1 small red onion, quartered and cut into ¼″ wedges

1½ lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered, and sliced ¼" thick

4 plum tomatoes, chopped

½ small head green cabbage, cored and cut into 1" pieces

Kosher salt, to taste

So What I did…

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high. Cook cumin seeds until they pop, 1–2 minutes. Add chile powder, turmeric, chiles, bay leaves, and onion; cook until onion is soft, 3–4 minutes. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, and salt; cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

Note: We like to eat this with some homemade naan over rice.

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Recipe of the Day (ROD): Kielbasa, Cabbage, and Onion (slow cook)

Gluten Free

Serves: 8

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/kielbasa-cabbage-and-onions-low-carb-slow-cooker-crock-pot-323548

Ingredients

1 lb Kielbasa

1 small head Cabbage, wedges

1 onion, medium

1 cup Chicken Broth

1 tbsp Mustard, brown

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Cooking Spray

So what I did…

Coat the slow cooker crock with cooking spray. Add all the ingredients except the kielbasa to the crock, tossing so that the cabbage is well-coated with the broth and seasonings. Top mixture with kielbasa.

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours; give mixture a good stir, then cook 1 hour more.

Enjoy!