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Playful Platypus: September 2009
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. The pupsters are now a bit over six weeks old and turning into real little doggies! They had their first vet appointment today, for vaccinations, de-worming, and a general check-up, and did fairly well. No major upsets, though our little chicken-dog, Peridot, did get a bit shivery with fright. Out on the lawn, down the street he...
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Playful Platypus: November 2010
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Food Friday: Tangy Fruit Salad. 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix. 1 cup vanilla yogurt. 1 can pineapple chunks in juice, drained. 1 can mandarin oranges in juice, drained. 2 medium bananas, sliced. Combine pudding mix and yogurt. Mix fruit in medium bowl. Stir fruit into yogurt mixture. Fried Noodles with Egg. Blend sou...
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Playful Platypus: Magical Monday
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Laolao and Laoye time (when they're home! 4 Little Birdies (private). Making Our Mark (private). Life in Ethiopia / China. Other blogs I like. Transracial / Transcultural Adoption Blog. Adoption Council of Canada. China Centre of Adoption Affairs. Atetegeb Worku Memorial Orphan Support.
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Playful Platypus: May 2010
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Welcome back, Laolao and Laoye! They’ll be with us for about two or three weeks, then take off in the bus to head east. We’ll join them in Halifax at the end of June for two weeks’ holiday as we meander back to our home city. We celebrated her TENTH. Can you believe it? My girl is 10! Our friend Giggles said she’d come ove...
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Playful Platypus: August 2010
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Then down a set of stairs to the river. It was, however, quite windy so despite the sun we were shivering and did not stay long. Everyone got to bed quite late after the evening campfire feast of hot dogs and s’mores. The ground was mostly gravelly and sand, with some muddy areas and a few spots where seaweed grew. The kids ...
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Playful Platypus: September 2010
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Magical Monday (plus a bit). Food Friday: Beef and Noodle Casserole. Beef and Noodle Casserole. 600g lean round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 189; cup water. 2 beef bouillon cubes (or equivalent powder). 188; teaspoon pepper. 189; teaspoon ground cardamom. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. So there I was, ba...
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Ethiopian | Blog to the betterment of our beloved nation, Emama Ethiopia | Page 2
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Blog to the betterment of our beloved nation, Emama Ethiopia. June 5, 2007 by sekaram4life. If one look at the condominiums it is really a tragedy, forget the delayed completion but it is like taking ghetto to the next level. As I watch their war video documentation I always smile and think of the old movies, how come these fighters take the throne, my all time million dollar question. June 5, 2007 by sekaram4life. Can’t illegalities be tolerated for the good of citizens? These days the housing problem i...
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Playful Platypus: April 2011
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Laolao and Laoye time (when they're home! 4 Little Birdies (private). Making Our Mark (private). Life in Ethiopia / China. Other blogs I like. Transracial / Transcultural Adoption Blog. Adoption Council of Canada. China Centre of Adoption Affairs. Atetegeb Worku Memorial Orphan Support.
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Playful Platypus: October 2010
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Food Friday: Witches' Fingers. 40 (40) whole, blanched almond. Red icing gel, optional. 1 cup (250 mL) CRISCO Golden Shortening. 1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar. 1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract. 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla. 2¾ cups flour. 1 tsp baking powder. 15-20 drops green food colouring. 50 ml strawberry jam. Beef Stroganoff with Dill.
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Playful Platypus: Food Friday: Asian Chicken Salad
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An exploration and examination of life as an out-of-the-ordinary, road-less-travelled, global family of three with roots in China, Ethiopia, Oromiya, Holland, Poland and Ukraine. Food Friday: Asian Chicken Salad. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1cm fresh ginger, minced. 8532; c canola oil. 188; c rice vinegar. 150g cooked chicken, shredded. 189; head romaine lettuce, shredded. 189; carrot, shredded. 189; c Chinese cabbage, shredded. 189; c cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut in thin slices. Other blogs I like.