Finally Friday

[~Jackie~ 30]

Hope you all have a great Friday.

Jackie

Would you know my name

If I saw you in heaven?

Would you feel the same

If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong and carry on

Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...

Edited June 20, 2008 by just_Jackie

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Hope you all have a great Friday.

Jackie

Would you know my name

If I saw you in heaven?

Would you feel the same

If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong and carry on

Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...

Oh Jackie!!! I love that Eric Clapton song! I had completely forgotten about it until you quoted the lyrics here!

I watch and interview once where he said he wrote this song for his little boy that passed away.

Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven

In other news: Today is the last day for the book, "Women of Sand and Myrrh", in the MENA Summer Book Club!

We start, "Zohra's Ladder: And Other Moroccan Tales", on Caturday!

Those in the book club if you read book 2 pls put in your final words.

[~Jackie~ 30]

I am still reading Sand and Myrhh. It is very good! I am glad I bought this one. The first character, reminds me of Jess. The authors words to describe a 'compound' in a desert country where women cannot walk free are intriguing.

Jackie

(that was deep for 1am)

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I am still reading Sand and Myrhh. It is very good! I am glad I bought this one. The first character, reminds me of Jess. The authors words to describe a 'compound' in a desert country where women cannot walk free are intriguing.

Jackie

(that was deep for 1am)

It's only 12:30 here but I'm always philosophizing. One thing I was surprised at was the elicit relationships of these women in MENA countries where it is punishable by death.

Edited June 20, 2008 by Olivia*

[tenderheartusa79 14]

Good morning everyone

have a happy blessed Friday all

[palilover 1]

Happy Friday, whoohoo

Jackie I love that song too. It is a sad one though:(

I have a question for the cooks in this group. (haha that would not be me....oh poor habibi). You know the beef stew meat you buy from the supermarket? Well, I don't know what kind of cows are butchered in MA...but OMG the beef stew meat is HARD!! It's like chewing shoe leather:(( Is there any way to make it "softer" so it is not so hard on my poor teeth? hehe silly questin but I wanna know if someone has a trick. you know because I cannot even fry an egg without burning it:))

And speaking of cooking and my poor habibi...I have THIRTEEN days til I see him. And that means a couple of weeks or so after that, he will have to risk my cooking if he gets to come back. I have to learn how to cook by then and today (if I have time) I'll start with cooking kraas thanks to WOM's recipe in the recipe thread. So I'll let ya know what happens and if I make a mess, I'll ask for guidance from the ones who know better, lol

[Nasturtium 500]

Happy Friday, whoohoo

Jackie I love that song too. It is a sad one though:(

I have a question for the cooks in this group. (haha that would not be me....oh poor habibi). You know the beef stew meat you buy from the supermarket? Well, I don't know what kind of cows are butchered in MA...but OMG the beef stew meat is HARD!! It's like chewing shoe leather:(( Is there any way to make it "softer" so it is not so hard on my poor teeth? hehe silly questin but I wanna know if someone has a trick. you know because I cannot even fry an egg without burning it:))

And speaking of cooking and my poor habibi...I have THIRTEEN days til I see him. And that means a couple of weeks or so after that, he will have to risk my cooking if he gets to come back. I have to learn how to cook by then and today (if I have time) I'll start with cooking kraas thanks to WOM's recipe in the recipe thread. So I'll let ya know what happens and if I make a mess, I'll ask for guidance from the ones who know better, lol

You can tenderize the meat by punding the ####### out of it with a meat hammer (or anything heavy, really) before cooking. Likely it is poorer quality beef but also the cooking method can lead to toughness.

Oh! I vote for pictures of okra seedlings from WOM.

[palilover 1]

Happy Friday, whoohoo

Jackie I love that song too. It is a sad one though:(

I have a question for the cooks in this group. (haha that would not be me....oh poor habibi). You know the beef stew meat you buy from the supermarket? Well, I don't know what kind of cows are butchered in MA...but OMG the beef stew meat is HARD!! It's like chewing shoe leather:(( Is there any way to make it "softer" so it is not so hard on my poor teeth? hehe silly questin but I wanna know if someone has a trick. you know because I cannot even fry an egg without burning it:))

And speaking of cooking and my poor habibi...I have THIRTEEN days til I see him. And that means a couple of weeks or so after that, he will have to risk my cooking if he gets to come back. I have to learn how to cook by then and today (if I have time) I'll start with cooking kraas thanks to WOM's recipe in the recipe thread. So I'll let ya know what happens and if I make a mess, I'll ask for guidance from the ones who know better, lol

You can tenderize the meat by punding the ####### out of it with a meat hammer (or anything heavy, really) before cooking. Likely it is poorer quality beef but also the cooking method can lead to toughness.

Oh! I vote for pictures of okra seedlings from WOM.

Hey I never thought of taking a year's worth of frustration and immigration issues out on meat!! thanks:))))

Yeah it's been cooked in crockpot, frying, and baking. So....likely it may be bad quality of beef. Probably so because I only buy meat on sale cuz it's expensive otherwise:(

[Nasturtium 500]

Hey I never thought of taking a year's worth of frustration and immigration issues out on meat!! thanks:))))

Yeah it's been cooked in crockpot, frying, and baking. So....likely it may be bad quality of beef. Probably so because I only buy meat on sale cuz it's expensive otherwise:(

Yep, that sounds like the quality of beef. Good beef IS very expensive. So yeah, try that. I'd do a google search for some times as to how long... I think you can over-pulverize it but I'm not really sure. This is where the vegetarian in me sort of comes out because I have totally forgotten about times of things like that. Ammar won't eat beef anyway so no need to re-learn!

[*Maureen* 0]

good morning and happy FRIDAY!! I wish i was still in bed, these extra hours at work are taking a toll on me.

[aj1 1]

Goodmorning everyone! I am headed to work soon just want to wish all of you a beautiful, and blessed day today. Its cold and rainy here but oh well i am alive and i woke up this morning so i am thankful for that. Do something great for yourselves today i know i am once i get home from work its relaxation time, and spending some time with my girls. Movie night i think. Enjoy! Ooh don't forget to get Nagi her evergy booster this morning! Big ol cup of hot coffee i like french vanilla cappacinno i think i might grab me a cup on the way to work Drink up girl enjoy!

AJ1

[Muh and me 18]

Hope you all have a great Friday.

Jackie

Would you know my name

If I saw you in heaven?

Would you feel the same

If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong and carry on

Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven...

That song came out right after my infant son died and i always said that was his song too. I love that song. It makes me cry at certain times. Unfortunatly Jackie, I am not gonna be able to make the service, if you call me i'll explain. I tried calling you yesterday got no answer, left voice mail.

have a good day everyone!! Looks like its gonna be a good one here, cept some scattered showers. just don't want no more flooding like we had a week or so ago.

[Aymsgirl 0]

Happy Friday!

[Ban Hammer 13,619]

g'morning mena.

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

palilover, I use beef stew meat for everything, soups especially, but when i cook it, whatever way, i simmer it on low in its own juices for like 2 hours, if juice dries up, add a bit of water accordingly...this way the meat comes out as soft as a roast...