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Black Bean Soup http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/black_bean_soup.html From EatingWell: January/February 2010 This is a zippy Southwestern-flavored black bean soup. We make it with canned beans so it comes together in minutes. If you have leftovers, pack them up in individual serving containers for lunch the next day. 4 servings, about 1 1/4 cups each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed 3 cups water 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Preparation Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add beans, water, salsa and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree (use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Stir the puree back into the saucepan. Serve garnished with sour cream and cilantro, if desired. Nutrition Per serving : 191 Calories; 4 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 31 g Carbohydrates; 9 g Protein; 9 g Fiber; 408 mg Sodium; 535 mg Potassium
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Awesome booklist. I am going to look to it for planning next year. We are using Wee Gillis to discover Scotland right now. It is a fantastic lead-in to differences between Highland and Lowland cultures. I will need to check out Greyfriars Bobby too.
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FIAR has been fun for us. I am planning this year to use the titles set in different countries. The guide doesn't offer any geography instruction other than find ____ on a map and discuss capitals or landmarks etc. So we use the FIAR title as a jumping place for nonfiction geography or science books. (FWIW, I am really impressed with the art instruction in the FIAR guides.) Books that we have read that you could look for at the library. Story about Ping, set on the Yangtze River in China. So we watched "Wild China" documentaries, read books about China, ducks and cormorants. Madeline, set in Paris. We read books about France, built a lego Eiffel Tower, watched a documentary on the Eiffel Tower, and made crepes. Papa Piccolo, set in Venice. We learned more about Italy and cats. Other books will lead into studies of Spain, Scotland, Japan, Russia.
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Time for a book drive for Jeannie in NJ!!
Acorn replied to Jennifer's topic in General Education Discussion Board
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Big Summer Canning Disappointment!!!!
Acorn replied to dands's topic in General Education Discussion Board
sorry to read this and sorry to say that I wouldn't eat the peaches either. -
Halloween Controversy: What say the Hive?
Acorn replied to AlmiraGulch's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Let her enjoy it. -
Best place to purchase books?
Acorn replied to Mandylubug's topic in General Education Discussion Board
betterworldbooks.com for used copies -
Michigan Technological University (MTU) visit report. Lots to say!
Acorn replied to FaithManor's topic in The College Board
I was going to ask if that was the current ratio. I know it was difficult for some of my male classmates. It was also part of the reason I joined a sorority. -
I remember Ike as I never thought I would see a hurricane in the midwest. Wow that hit Ohio as a crazy storm. We didn't have power for a week.
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Michigan Technological University (MTU) visit report. Lots to say!
Acorn replied to FaithManor's topic in The College Board
So glad you had a good visit; it is a place very near to my heart. -
Instead of quitting, have you tried decreasing the required amount of practice?
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Asthma (during Pneumonia and general) ?'s
Acorn replied to sbgrace's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I would call and talk to the doctor yourself just to clarify your questions. Last year, my son had pneu. He started an antibiotic and was already on a daily antihistamine. He was getting worse, so we went back in and he was diagnosed with asthma. I was told that it could be asthma related to the illness and not necessarily life long. They did caution though that if he got sick again we could see it again. He is set up with asthma medicine but we haven't used them in the past year. -
Giraffe Gender Reveal party. Yep, seriously.
Acorn replied to a topic in General Education Discussion Board
have fun with the party. -
Giraffe Gender Reveal party. Yep, seriously.
Acorn replied to a topic in General Education Discussion Board
There is a chance that Giraffe that walked to Paris could be reprinted someday. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Another book that tells about the same real event is http://www.amazon.com/Zarafa-The-Giraffe-Walked-King/dp/0399250492/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1351049668&sr=8-2&keywords=zarafa and another http://www.amazon.com/Giraffe-Goes-Paris-Tavener-Holmes/dp/0761455957/ref=la_B001JS994A_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351049800&sr=1-1 I was lucky to get all three books from the library, so we could compare them. -
Giraffe Gender Reveal party. Yep, seriously.
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I don't know if you are familiar with Five in a Row but one of the books is The Giraffe That Walked to Paris. It is out of print, but fun to read if your library has it. You could try googling the title to look for FIAR blogs. -
Giraffe Gender Reveal party. Yep, seriously.
Acorn replied to a topic in General Education Discussion Board
I love giraffes. We just had a baby born near us. The last time a baby giraffe was born at our zoo (sadly she only lived a few weeks) we celebrated by using a cookie cutter from this set. I have seen them at joanns, and other places. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Plastic-Cookie-Cutters-50-Pkg-Animal-Pals/11070466 -
Calico Critters -worth the $?
Acorn replied to redmom3's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We have one family plus grandparents and babies that live very happily in a Fisher Price "my first dollhouse". -
Those familiar with IEPs & 504s I have questions.
Acorn replied to Plucky's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Actually, I thought our school was very through and extremely accommodating with services for my dd. It could be because we started when she was 3. I have heard it is harder for older students. I do wonder though what you are hoping for an outcome. What are you hoping the school could provide? I am assuming you homeschool. I would think many IEPs for ADHD students involve accommodations for classrooms. -
I wish you the best with the transition.
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I can take these on the airplane, right??
Acorn replied to ProudGrandma's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I think so if they are under 3 oz and all fit in a quart bag etc. -
A book your 5yo boy loves?
Acorn replied to blondeviolin's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Mouse and the Motorcycle if you are looking for read aloud