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Washington, D.C. May 20, 2009. The National Whistleblowers Center today disclosed a new campaign of censorship and retaliation by the Army Corps of Engineers directed against whistleblower Bunnatine (Bunny) H. Greenhouse.
Within hours of testifying in Congress, Ms. Greenhouse received an email from the Army Corps Chief of Staff demanding pre-clearance of any testimony Greenhouse may wish to present to Congress. Ironically, Greenhouse's testimony was presented before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform about legislation aimed at protecting whistleblowers from just this kind of action.
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One of America's top federal prosecutors, Richard Convertino lost his job after blowing the whistle on incompetence in the Bush Administration's "war on terror." High ranking Justice Department officials leaked confidential information in an attempt to discredit Mr. Convertino. This case is ongoing.
Washington, D.C. May 10, 2010. Whistleblower Bunnatine "Bunny" Greenhouse will speak on "Ethics and the Whistleblower" in conjunction with artist Marcia Annenberg's lecture and exhibition "News/Not News" at Boricua College in New York City on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm EST.
Mrs. Greenhouse will speak about her work as a public servant, and her commitment to preserving integrity, honesty and accountability in government contracting. Mrs. Greenhouse stood alone in opposing the approval of a highly improper multi-billion dollar no-bid contract to Halliburton for the reconstruction of Iraqi Oil. In return for her courage she was retaliated against and removed from her position as the Procurement Executive, the highest-ranking civilian-contracting official at the Army Corps of Engineers. Her case continues today. -
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Washington, D.C. October 7, 2009. Today the Treasury Inspector General For Tax Administration (TIGTA) released a report finding that "deficiencies exist" in the IRS program designed to promote whistleblower disclosures of tax fraud. The TIGTA report found that some of the major deficiencies were "inadequate procedures and processes" for administering whistleblower claims, the failure to "timely process" whistleblower claims, and a loophole in the law which can result in employees being retaliated against for filing whistleblower claims to the IRS.
Washington, D.C. February 9, 2009. Bunnatine ("Bunny") H. Greenhouse, the highest ranking procurement official to oppose the no-bid, cost plus contracts to Halliburton for the reconstruction of Iraq, weighed in on the need for Congress to include real whistlebower protections as part of the stimulus-bailout bill (read her letter).
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A Joint Statement from a Coalition of Public Interest Groups
Washington, D.C. February 3, 2009. Monday's Washington Post editorial, "Wrong Way to Protect," did a disservice to its readers and the taxpayers when it opposed provisions in the economic stimulus bill that are designed to empower federal whistleblowers.


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love Italian food! Love eating it and love cooking it. Love the different layers, flavors complex yet simple, exotic yet rustic just like Indian food. You can sense the rich culture and the legacy from the food .
Our (indians) love for indo-chinese is well known but another cuisine that has come in from across the shores and become a part of the cuisine... is Italian. With its pastas and pizza and other goodies and use of herbs, five star restaurants as well as hole-in-the-wall stores near every street now have some kind of "pizza" on their menu! It keeps the essense of pizza that is a thick bread smothered in tomato ketchup topped with melty cheese, but almost always has a local (desi) touch to it whether it be use of paneer or chicken! Lots of fusion recipes have been born, you can easily find panner pizza even butter chicken pizza in any pizza hut franchise in india - I have few on my blog too. This time around I took my classic saag paneer recipe and tucked inside a calzone and the result was a beautiful marrige of two of my favorite cuisines - a fusion food heaven!
It is an easy and interesting one pot meal and is simply delicious. The idea struck me the other day when I made saag paneer for us over dinner. I went 'hey maybe I can use this as a stuffing in something'. The question was what that something would be. Well when I looked at the number of hits my posts get, I noticed the Paneer Calzone especially stood out. Calzone with saag paneer stuffing it was.
I know I am going to make this often.
A calzone ("stocking" or "trouser" in Italian) is a sort of folded over pizza or turnover with filling. It is originally from Naples, Italy. It is made of ingredients similar to pizza, folded over and shaped like a crescent sealed on one edge, and baked. The typical calzone is stuffed with tomato and mozzarella and may include other ingredients usually associated with pizza toppings (sourced from Wikipedia).
The spicy saag paneer filling was definitely the highlight of this yummy calzone. It was a great dinner and made a yummy and filling lunch the next day. They can be fun to take on picnics too and great as an after school snack for kids. We had this as an evening snack, but it was quite filling and so yummy that we ate more than what you would typically call snack portion :D So much so that we skipped dinner altogether.
1. Dissolve yeast, salt and sugar in the milk. Mix and set aside for 10 -12 minutes or until it gets frothy.
Oil ......................................... 1 tbsp
Tomato ................................... 1 medium finely chopped
Spinach ................................... 10 oz or 1 bunch chopped fine
Paneer .................................... 2 cups small cubes
Ginger garlic paste ...................... 1 tsp
Tomato Ketchup ........................ 2 tbsp
Coriander powder ...................... 1 tsp
Garam masala ........................... 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder ...................... 1/2 tsp or to taste
Tandoori Masala ......................... 1 tsp (optional)
Kasoori methi ............................ 2 tsp crushed
Yogurt .................................... 2 tbsp
Cream or milk ........................... 2 tbsp
Salt ........................................ to taste
1. Heat the oil, add the onions and salt and sauté the onions till soft and light brown. Add , tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, red chilli and coriander and stir a couple of times. Add in spinach and cook till it mixes well. Add yogurt and stir for 2 minutes, till oil separates. Add the ketchup and paneer. Mix and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add in kasoori methi. Stir and add cream and keep aside. The mix should not be watery.
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Guest column: Legislature faces post-Obamacare decisions
By Sen. Jane Nelson, guest columnist
After nearly four years of intense national debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the future of this mammoth, nearly 1,000-page law now rests in the hands of the voters.�
As chairwoman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, I have made no secret of my strong reservations about this ill-advised plan.�It is the wrong approach to our health care challenges.�It does more harm than good.�It will hurt our economy, eliminate jobs, balloon the state budget and, perhaps most importantly, stretch to the limit our already overburdened health care system.�
When the dust settles after the general election, the Legislature faces several decisions regarding what our health care system should look like in a post-Obamacare world.�Most notably, we must decide what to do about the now-optional ACA provision directing us to add roughly 2 million Texans -- individuals earning up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level -- to our Medicaid rolls.�
What they leave out is that Texas would still be responsible for half of the administrative costs -- $1.3 billion through 2017.�The federal match will be gradually reduced to 90 percent by 2020.� Because federal funds are never guaranteed, if a future Congress changes course, Texas could get stuck with an expanded program we could never afford on our own.
Regardless of whether we expand, the state faces additional costs of $1.8 billion through 2017 due to the so-called "take-up rate," meaning that Medicaid-eligible Texans not currently in the program will enroll under the individual mandate.� The state will be required to increase our Medicaid reimbursement rates, which will cost Texas taxpayers an estimated $595 million through 2017.�
These additional costs must be considered as the Legislature stares at our own version of a fiscal cliff -- a $4.7 billion Medicaid shortfall.� Unlike the federal government, Texas is constitutionally bound to balance the state budget.� Medicaid spending has grown from 14 percent of the state budget in 2001 to 20 percent in 2011 and could potentially be as high as 37 percent by 2023. �If we are to continue meeting the needs of Texans who rely on these services, we have a responsibility to put this program on a path to financial sustainability.
Not only are the costs a concern, access to insurance doesn't guarantee access to care.�Texas' 25 million residents are served by approximately 18,000 primary care physicians, and only 31 percent of Texas physicians are accepting new Medicaid patients, an all-time low.� We face critical shortages of qualified doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who play an indispensable role in the delivery of health care.�The coverage promised by Obamacare is meaningless without enough health care providers to provide treatment.
Texas is a large, geographically diverse border state with challenges that are unique from other states. The one-size fits all approach of Obamacare is wrong for Texas.�If given the opportunity, we can design an efficient system that better meets the needs of our citizens.
Last session the Legislature approved SB 7, which I authored to eliminate waste and improve outcomes in our health and human services.�One of its provisions directed the Health and Human Services Commission to apply for a Medicaid waiver giving Texas greater flexibility over our Medicaid program.�To make the system work, we need permission from the federal government to do things like charge co-pays, promote access to private health insurance, and encourage personal responsibility.�
Expanding Medicaid under the terms of Obamacare without serious reform to the system is not a legitimate option for Texas.�To be fair to those who disagree, neither is the status quo. If the federal government is truly serious about helping Americans access affordable health care, it will work with -- not against -- the states as we work to save Medicaid, no matter who is in the White House.
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Gluten-Free and South Beach Diet Friendly Brown Rice Tortilla Chips
(Six tortillas make about 48 tortilla chips. Recipe adapted from Karina's Kitchen.)
6 brown rice tortillas, cut in to eighths to make triangles (I used Food For Life Brown Rice Tortillas from Whole Foods)
olive oil, for misting or brushing on tortillas
finely ground sea salt or salt (I used a sea salt grinder, which worked well)
Preheat oven to 400F. (I used my Oster Toaster Oven, which mean I had to bake them in two batches, but they cooked really quickly.)
Bake 5-6 minutes on the first side, until starting to brown, then turn and bake a few minutes on the other side. (Watch carefully, they get overly done very quickly.) When done, sprinkle chips with salt and serve.
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These chips would be suitable for phase two or three of the South Beach Diet. I ate the chips with Cilantro Salsa Dip the first time I made them and with Lime and Avocado Salsa the second time. They are very crisp and break a little more easier than regular corn chips, so plan on serving them with something that's not too thick.
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Coconut Ice Cream With Lime Syrup
Although coconut milk powder doesn't sound very nice, it is actually a brilliant product and makes excellent ice cream. Served with lime syrup, the combination is superlative. Coconut milk powder is sold via www.the-tryst.co.uk, www.Thai4uk.com and in some branches of Tesco and independent stores.
Serves 4-6 – makes 1½ pints (850 ml)
Ingredients |
5 level tablespoons coconut milk powder |
3 large egg yolks |
1 rounded teaspoon cornflour |
4 oz (110 g) caster sugar |
15 fl oz (425 ml) milk |
2½ fl oz (65 ml) whipping cream |
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
For the lime syrup: |
zest 1 lime (removed with a potato peeler), cut into very fine strips |
4 fl oz (110 ml) fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) |
4 oz (110 g) sugar |
1 level teaspoon arrowroot |
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This recipe is taken from Delia Smith's Summer Collection.
First, in a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, cornflour and sugar together until thick and creamy. Then, in a saucepan, warm the milk and, as it warms, gradually add the coconut milk powder, whisking to dissolve it into the milk. Now pour the hot milk mixture over the egg yolks, return the whole lot to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, stirring, until the mixture thickens. It is important to keep stirring to make sure that the mixture does not 'catch' on the bottom of the pan.
Then return it all to the bowl and allow it to become completely cold. To make the ice cream, whisk the cream until it thickens slightly, then stir it, together with the vanilla extract, into the cooled custard mixture. Transfer it all to the polythene freezer box and put in the coldest part of the freezer for 2 hours, or until it becomes firm at the edges. At this stage, empty it out into a mixing bowl and whisk again with an electric hand whisk to break down the ice crystals.
Return to the freezer, repeat the whisking process after another 2 hours, then re-freeze until needed. Place in the fridge for 1 hour before serving. This can, of course, be made in an ice-cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions.
To make the lime syrup, begin by putting the sugar and 4 fl oz (110 ml) of water into a small, heavy-based saucepan, bring it very slowly up to a simmer, then stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the zest of lime and simmer very gently for 15 minutes without reducing the volume. Meanwhile, mix the arrowroot with the lime juice in a cup and, when the syrup is ready, pour it in, stirring all the time. Continue to heat it over a gentle heat, and allow it to come back to simmering point – by then it will have thickened very slightly and become clear. Leave the syrup to cool and store it in the fridge in a sealed container until needed: it keeps well for several days.
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President Barack Obama and GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan on Friday traded sharp criticism over health care reforms and Medicare, with each telling a leading advocacy group for senior citizens that the other was being untruthful.
"Contrary to what you've heard and what you may hear from subsequent speakers, Obamacare actually strengthened Medicare," the president told the AARP Liffe@50+ event, using the nickname for the 2010 Affordable Care Act that passed with no Republican support.
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I just can't get enough of Boon and their sleek, innovative products. I don't know much about potty training (in fact the thought of it seriously frightens me), but I do know that Boon's Potty Bench will be there to help guide me every step of the way.
The modern design is impressive: it features two enclosed side storage spaces for organizing potty training supplies, and a pull-out drawer for easy sanitary clean-up. It even comes with a built-in toilet paper holder and a soft, flexible deflector. I love how it sits low to the ground, making it easy for my son to sit down in it. The best part of all just might be its dual practicality - use it as a potty seat, but close the lid and it becomes a step stool!
Potty-training wise, we're in the beginning stages right now, just trying to get my 20 month old son familiar with the potty bench. He's absolutely fascinated with it - in fact he's examining it right now. Whenever I ask him where his potty is, he happily runs to it, opens the lid and sits down on it. When it's time to wash his hands he adores standing on top of it and washing his hands like a big boy. I think we're off to a great start with the Boon Potty Bench!
WANT TO WIN? One winner will receive a Boon Potty Bench. To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Tuesday, December 16th at Midnight and tell me your best potty training tip (since I'm completely clueless.) Please leave your email address. Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Potty Train with Boon
97 comments:
- Kristie said...Add Reply
I don't know that this would work for everyone, but I just let my daughter go without a diaper and left a potty chair in the living room where she spent most of her time. She had it all figured out in no time! (There were a few accidents, but not nearly as many as I thought there would be.)
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com - December 9, 2008 at 9:42 AM
- cdziuba said...Add Reply
Four kids worth of experience here: don't push the child. Gentle coaxing, and a small reward works. Don't worry, most of all. It'll happen! firstname.lastname@example.com
- December 10, 2008 at 7:31 AM
- Sharon said...Add Reply
Praise...whenever ANY sign shows of going...telling someone, sitting on potty, even with clothes on, taking diaper off...it takes a while to get the hang of it...and 'baby steps' but make it all posititive and never criticise...thanks
- December 10, 2008 at 8:59 AM
- Sandy said...Add Reply
praise is great - also taking off the diaper does too, the fastest I got any of the kids to pottytrain was when I bought cheap diapers and they were uncomfortable in them and pulled them off and went potty- so that may work
- December 10, 2008 at 10:03 AM
- karmajnke said...Add Reply
This is going to sound funny, but I let my children go in the bathroom with me when I go. I taught my oldest daughter that way with no difficulties whatsoever. Of course, now I have twins, so we will see. So far it seems to really have let them connect with what is going on. Good luck everyone.
- December 10, 2008 at 12:33 PM
- reb said...Add Reply
Dont force it. Let it happen naturally.
rebbi511 at peoplepc.com - December 10, 2008 at 1:49 PM
- babysmama said...Add Reply
This chair is insane!! I love it gotta have it for my 2 year old son who let's face it will only potty when he's ready. This is my 3rd time around potty training and I'm still clueless hunny! I think it will happen on his time..not mine. I'm nothing like I was with the 1st or even 2nd..I don't push it or get stressed out. He couldn't possible be in diapers at 15 could he? na!
- December 10, 2008 at 2:12 PM
- Heather said...Add Reply
I have no tips since we haven't started potty training my daughter yet. But from what I hear you shouldn't push them. Just let them do it at their own pace and when they are ready.
- December 10, 2008 at 2:48 PM
- Audra said...Add Reply
Oh my Goodness I sooo need this chair! Our bathroom is crazy small and I've been dreading trying to fit the step stool and potty chair both in there but with this wala problem solved. I'm just nearing potty time so I don't really have any 'worked for me' advice but my sister swears by giving the kid a cold rinse off every time they have an accident- BRRRRR! Thanks so much for the AWEsome Give-oh-way!
- December 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM
My son is gearing up for this milestone. While I don't have any tried and true tips, I did purchase a potty training kids story today that has a really cool flushing noise. I also ordered a DVD that he can watch. I hope these ideas work. I'm hunting for a great little seat and think the Boon is perfect. Thanks for your beautiful blog:o) fun.mom.cheratgmaildotcom
- December 10, 2008 at 3:06 PM
- Lo said...Add Reply
Our son is only just now turning a year. However, the best tip I've heard from friends with older kids is to give them lots of "nakey" time. It helps them know when they have to go. Gulp.
- December 10, 2008 at 3:23 PM
- *Heather* said...Add Reply
Lets see... advice.. I had a VERY easy potty trainer who mostly did it her self. My best advice is DONT PUSH!! He will be ready at his own rate and will let you know. Another one is that if they have more than 3 accidents a day then put on a diaper and explain to them why accidents=diapers. :) GOOD LUCK TRAINING! email@example.com
- December 10, 2008 at 3:24 PM
- Abby said...Add Reply
just remember their called accidents for a reason. Patience and breath. Believe it or not they will go to Kindergarten in big boy/girl pants! ;)
ajcmeyer AT go DOT com - December 10, 2008 at 3:36 PM
- mverno said...Add Reply
get lots of books while sitting thru potty time
- December 10, 2008 at 3:40 PM
- EllyBean said...Add Reply
Keep a cool head and don't get mad when they have accidents...that never helps the training along in may even prolong it!
- December 10, 2008 at 3:45 PM
- peg42 said...Add Reply
Praise, praise, praise. (and a few toys and treats from the dollar store help alot too.)Thats what worked best with our older kids. Thanks so much for this giveaway. I've had two go through potty training and our youngest got a little more time before he'll be ready. Thanks. Would love to win this.
- December 10, 2008 at 4:15 PM
- Jayme said...Add Reply
make a chart and let the child put a sticker on it when they go in the potty.
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com - December 10, 2008 at 4:30 PM
- Jenn said...Add Reply
I really like the nice design of this potty chair. We have a potty chair that my son used. My 1st daughter REFUSED to use but she was completely potty trained at 20 months...she did it herself. Now my second daughter is also in the beginning stages. She tells me occasionally when she needs to go so we're definitely getting there. We got down the potty chair but she would rather use the big potty. Sticker charts worked for my other two kiddos...so we'll probably go for that again :) As well as the "potty dance" (the one time the kids are allowed to jump on the couches :)
- December 10, 2008 at 5:00 PM
- Jenna said...Add Reply
Bribe your child to use the potty by creating a potty chart and giving them a small reward when they use the potty appropriately. Don't push them too much!
- December 10, 2008 at 5:01 PM
- Stephanie said...Add Reply
oh my - no tip yet since my little boy is not potty trained but I am petrified of the whole process. Been eyeing this little potty though so fingers crossed!
tvollowitz at aol dot com - December 10, 2008 at 5:22 PM
- Ferguson Family said...Add Reply
I don't really have any tips because I'm a new mommy but my aunt always told be when my cousin was done going pee-pee she'd have him "hop like a bunny" so there was no extra pee! lol
- December 10, 2008 at 5:37 PM
I have to get this for my grandson, it's perfect! when I potty trained my son, I had a few tips from my sister. she suggested tissue paper targets, or a couple of cherrios to help with their aim, so they can be like the big boys! and all three of my kids did well with the added encouragment of stickers, and I agree with most the other mom's here, try not to push it. it WILL happen.
- December 10, 2008 at 6:18 PM
- Reiza said...Add Reply
My tip is to get a copy of Toilet Training in Less Than a Day. I used that book and all 3 of my kids were potty trained at or before 24 months. It's great and has step-by-step tips which helped us a lot.
- December 10, 2008 at 6:32 PM
- vboackle said...Add Reply
just don't get in a tiz,be patient.
- December 10, 2008 at 7:02 PM
- makeetis said...Add Reply
My son is 2 and he still won't go potty. Maybe him getting a new one will work. brewerchickey78(at)yahoo.com
- December 10, 2008 at 7:06 PM
- CrazyDaisy said...Add Reply
be consistent and make it fun give stickers for when they go on the potty and read fun potty books. Talk about it with them so they understand it.
- December 10, 2008 at 7:21 PM
- Stacy said...Add Reply
We have not tips, but since we are going to start soon I would love any help.
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com - December 10, 2008 at 7:24 PM
- Amber said...Add Reply
patience and prizes, lol. encouraging a child by giving them a sticker, a small treat, or anything simple that they may view as a "prize" can be helpful.
- December 10, 2008 at 8:39 PM
- valerie2350 said...Add Reply
best tip is to not stress about it
- December 10, 2008 at 8:50 PM
- sito50 said...Add Reply
All I can say is have patience and reward when it's done correctly. I gave stickers or marshmallows (her favorite treat) when she used the potty. It can be frustrating. Good luck!
- December 10, 2008 at 8:53 PM
- Lee Christa said...Add Reply
My son was impossible to train. We tried everything when he turned 3 and got so incredibly stressed over it. It ruled our life. We finally gave up and decided we'd be changing his diapers in high school. But one day he woke up and said, "I'm going to wear underwear now". And he really never turned back and we barely have accidents. Maybe 5 in 8 months!!! So my tip is to let them take the lead and don't push. There will always be someone else who is in your boat.
Lee :)
leechrista @ gmail dot com - December 10, 2008 at 9:20 PM
- linda said...Add Reply
Just started with the potty training. We are trying to get out little guy to be unafraid of the potty first. Lots of cheering when he hits any toilet paper targets we place in the potty.
firstname.lastname@example.com - December 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM
- nanja said...Add Reply
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- December 10, 2008 at 10:22 PM
- nanja said...Add Reply
Set up a schedule of putting the child on the pot before and after they awake from sleep or a nap and bedtime, then after eating too. Let them sit a few minutes even if they do nothing Don't force the idea Praise when they do sit and praise even more if they do something!
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net - December 10, 2008 at 10:23 PM
- Dumaurier said...Add Reply
I haven't started potty training my son yet, but I have been showing himhow to use the potty. I think he's getting the concept
- December 10, 2008 at 10:44 PM
- Susan said...Add Reply
Make them go naked. It really works!
- December 11, 2008 at 5:07 AM
- Kristen Taylor said...Add Reply
Wearing undies vs. pullups! My son hates to get wet in those, but doesn't care about wetting in his pullup ..We're not 100% done, but he's not really loving his potty chair, so this would be a really cool win!
- December 11, 2008 at 5:30 AM
- Bhav said...Add Reply
I realize that forcing too much is no help. Introduce the child to the potty. Do everything that you think you should, like reading potty books, giving rewards etc. Different things work for different children, you need to figure out what works for your child. I know that mine can never be forced into anything. She decided one fine day that she didn't want diapers anymore and that was that. I wish I hadn't spent all those months fretting.
- December 11, 2008 at 6:33 AM
- savvy said...Add Reply
Please, please let me win!!!
I don't have a personal potty training tip yet, as my son isn't trained, by my MIL, who trained her four sons and MANY children in her 30 years of daycare experience, swears by the "sink the cheerio" method for getting little boys to aim when peeing standing up. Her son is a very tidy pee-er, so I think it must have worked ;) - December 11, 2008 at 7:39 AM
would love to win this for my daughter. weve created our own little potty song and dance, but we still are potty training, she goes back and forth on doing it! hope you get some good ideas.
firstname.lastname@example.com - December 11, 2008 at 8:35 AM
- royaldixie said...Add Reply
Make sure you let your little boys sit down to pee before you teach them to stand up. Their aim is off and you will be cleaning up a lot of little dribbles! THANKS!!
http://dexterphilip.blogspot.com - December 11, 2008 at 8:50 AM
- Claire said...Add Reply
Well, I have not done it before, but so far it seems that a low key and non-rushed approach is good. Whenever he is into sitting on the potty - go for it. If not, then let is rest. He'll decided it is his time when he is ready. It has worked for other stuff like getting rid of the pacifier and bottle, so I am hoping it will work here as well!
- December 11, 2008 at 9:31 AM
- Mary Avinger said...Add Reply
I haven't tried it yet (my guy is just 13 months), but on Dad Labs they advocate letting your youngster run around outside without pants. I guess to learn cause and effect. I have also heard that it is easier for the parent of the same sex as your child to do the potty training since they learn best by example. Thanks for the giveaway.
- December 11, 2008 at 9:36 AM
With my son I used stickers. When he went potty, he got to put a sticker onto a piece of paper which hung inside the closet door in the bathroom. Yes, it was just a plain piece of lined notebook paper and little stickers, but he loved it! Sorry to say this technique didn't work for my daughter though. Good luck!
tkrusi(at)bepc(dot)com - December 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM
- Aura said...Add Reply
We bought a potty for my first son way before we even thought about potty training (it was really cheap). He asked questions about the new item in our bathroom but we never coaxed him to use it. One day he sat down and did use it then he got up and said "okay, now I need a prize" I think you just need to let a kid get used to the idea and lead his own way. (btw he wasn't potty trained until a while after that, he regressed with the new school but he did eventually learn)
- December 11, 2008 at 10:58 AM
- mogrill said...Add Reply
Don't start too early and don't push too hard. As soon as we backed off a bit, my daughter did great!!
- December 11, 2008 at 12:20 PM
- Whimsical Creations said...Add Reply
My daughter is turning 2 in a few days this would be fantastic. I have a 7yr old son and the advise I can give is don't push, it'll happen.
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melanieadey at hotmail dot com - December 11, 2008 at 1:36 PM
- Seeryus Mama said...Add Reply
I don't really have a potty training tip...I'm potty training my 15 month old and it's not easy! Probalby being consistant and praising highly! My son, who is now 9 ended up being potty trained by my brother! LOL, yeah, he came home from college on spring break and potty trained him. It was awesome! I think I'm on my own with my little girl though! :)
- December 11, 2008 at 1:55 PM
- sphinx63 said...Add Reply
Just lots of praise everytime he or she uses the potty. Don't stress her or him out, just relax. They will get the hang of it eventually. Thanks!
- December 11, 2008 at 4:50 PM
Let some other person potty train your child if you don't have the patience to do so.
- December 11, 2008 at 5:30 PM
- bocktalk said...Add Reply
Make sure they are ready, then stick with it!
Would love to have this at the house for when my nephew spends the night! - December 11, 2008 at 5:43 PM
- kdkdkd said...Add Reply
My best potty training tip is to not start until they are really ready, otherwise you are setting both yourself and the child up for a lot of heartache and headache.
- December 12, 2008 at 9:06 AM
- Babyluxe Dana said...Add Reply
Best tip, have patience! :) My oldest was soooo easy, my 2 1/2 old now is the most difficult child ever and wants nothing to do with it. The more frustrated I get the worse off, so, we've backed off and let him learn at his own pace. He's more eager now...ha, my 7 year old is the one training him now! And it's working, sorta! Hoping a new potty chair will encourage him more!
dana at babyluxedaily dot com - December 12, 2008 at 9:43 AM
- the schros said...Add Reply
Get very very excited- make it a game to run to the bathroom, and don't slack off- even if they're just making it up- If they indicate a run to the potty- and then just ended up wanting your attention- make them sit there anyways, I also give a treat every time, and I switch the candies up so they stay exciting!
- December 12, 2008 at 1:09 PM
- Shannon said...Add Reply
Put Cheerios in the toilet and tell him to aim at them...its fun..
Gives them something to hit and hopefully keep the pee in the potty.
palmersf(at)bellsouth.net - December 13, 2008 at 5:50 AM
- Dee said...Add Reply
this is my first child..and we're about to start potty training..but I would say consistency would be the best tip!! AND make it fun!
- December 13, 2008 at 8:17 AM
- miriama said...Add Reply
Don't stress, don't compete and be patient.
- December 13, 2008 at 4:54 PM
- Ashley said...Add Reply
We're starting with simple techniques like showing him where his pee actually comes from before we delve into full on training.
- December 13, 2008 at 7:34 PM
- Scrap said...Add Reply
We had a potty party with my first DD. We spent the day in the bathroom with water, juice, and brought in cupcakes when she went potty. She was trained in the day. The second one was easier she was trained by her older sister. Now I need help with the third DD.
- December 14, 2008 at 5:26 PM
- Scott and Elly said...Add Reply
Though I haven't done it yet, I hear that you have to leave their diaper off always and stay at home all day and have the potty accessible and in sight. I hear it's pretty messy! They should learn quick if you don't cave!
- December 15, 2008 at 6:23 AM
- kkmartin said...Add Reply
I have heard that the best thing that you can do for a child during potty training is to praise them continuously when they use the potty! I am about to start potty training myself, so this potty could REALLY come in handy! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
email@example.com - December 15, 2008 at 7:20 AM
- Jen said...Add Reply
This is a really neat product. My best potty training tip may not seem good, but it worked for us. Give it time. My daughter was late with potty training. I was worried. I even talked to our doctor about it. I encouraged her to go, but let her have the ultimate say. It seems weird, but it was literally like she woke up one morning and decided she was ready to be a big girl and use the potty.
footejennifer(At)hotmail.com - December 15, 2008 at 8:23 AM
- kevnjacks said...Add Reply
I think my best tip would be to let the kiddie go diaperless for a few days (if you can handle it), so they can learn the feeling that is associated with going pee/poo. Best of luck to you!
- December 15, 2008 at 12:31 PM
- DOODLEGIRL said...Add Reply
potty train in the summer, it's easier - less clothing to deal with
- December 15, 2008 at 1:26 PM
- Jaye said...Add Reply
I've only done this once and it wasn't my kid (I was a nanny and helping), but my best advice is to create "potty time". Schedule times to spend some time on the potty. We did this every 2-3 hours. I'd bring him in, put him on the potty for about 5 minutes, and hope something would happen. It worked for the most part!
jebuell(at)gmail.com - December 15, 2008 at 6:42 PM
- Ingrid said...Add Reply
When my grandson was being potty trained, they made it fun for him to tinkle. They had a blue container in the tank so each time you flush the toilet, the water in the bowl would be blue. Boy did he love to go tinkle in the blue water. It wasn't long before he knew that everything was in the blue water!
- December 15, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- A Family Completed... said...Add Reply
When potty training my daughter (Im just starting with my son) we would make a BIG production of potty time. When I had to go I would dance all silly and say "ooo I have to pee" and I would go down the hallway with her in tow and after I did my deed we would celebrate by singing and clapping and cheering. Soon she was the one on the potty and we were cheering her on. Being a mommy takes all "shame" away, lol
- December 15, 2008 at 9:57 PM
- pestkaj said...Add Reply
what a cool chair.
I don't have a great tip, just always used lots of praise and a happy dance for success!
pestkaj at yahoo.com - December 15, 2008 at 10:21 PM
- Carla said...Add Reply
I am teaching my son to use the restroom now but I let him watch me use the restroom and stick his little chair in there with us but he still hasn't gotten the hang of it. I am still in the process of learning so I have no real tips. I guess be patient and don't rush your child it will happen sooner or later
- December 16, 2008 at 12:02 AM
- Leah said...Add Reply
I love reading all these amazing comments! Not quite there yet with my sweet'um but soon! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com - December 16, 2008 at 12:59 AM
- Kari said...Add Reply
The #1 thing I can say is to use real underpants, not pull ups. It's the thing that worked best with all three of mine.
- December 16, 2008 at 4:20 AM
- Kari said...Add Reply
Im also a subscriber!!
- December 16, 2008 at 4:20 AM
- Aimee said...Add Reply
The thing we found that worked best for us was to put our little guy in underwear - real underwear. We tried pull ups, but they felt too much like a diaper. He realized he didn't like the feeling of wet undies, so that was incentive enough for him to tell us when he had to go. Still working on poopie, but at least we've got #1 down!!
libby_design at yahoo dot com - December 16, 2008 at 6:51 AM
- angela said...Add Reply
We just waited until my son started asking to go on his own. He just decided one day that he wanted to use the potty. We went through about 1 week of transition with a few accidents, but then after that it was great!
- December 16, 2008 at 7:12 AM
- Brooke said...Add Reply
I'm JUST about to potty train number 2. What I learned from 1 is that if you see signs of them struggling to poop, it's likely that they're holding it in instead. That's a BIG sign that you need to stop in your tracks, forget about mentioning anything about poop, and wait til they stop.
- December 16, 2008 at 7:21 AM
- Brooke said...Add Reply
I subsacribe.
- December 16, 2008 at 7:21 AM
- collyn23 said...Add Reply
my best tips are dont force they will do it when they are ready my kids were all between 2 and 4 when they potty trained also under works 100 times better then pull ups my kids thought when pull ups were on it was a diaper so under lets them feel wet see they are wet good luck!!
- December 16, 2008 at 8:01 AM
- ssmina said...Add Reply
my son loved a dvd we took out of the library and watched it over and over unfortunately he copied everything but actually using the potty...
- December 16, 2008 at 10:41 AM
- Xenia said...Add Reply
My daughter just turned two so we haven't gotten too into the potty training yet, but the best advice I've received is to not push and to have small rewards like m&m's or stickers as encouragement.
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com - December 16, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- Steph said...Add Reply
Since I still have a few potty training issues with my son and have yet to start my daughter, I don't have a heck of a lot advice other than "Have Patience". It will click eventually.
- December 16, 2008 at 11:22 AM
- klp1965 said...Add Reply
you have to be consistent with bringing the child to the potty :)
- December 16, 2008 at 11:34 AM
- Amira M said...Add Reply
i have hoping to help my nephew in his potty training adventures.
- December 16, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Oh my, was I ever confident my son would have no problems since I would do *everything* correct. He certainly humbles me and keeps me good humored. He is 29 months old now, and I think he still isn't quite ready to train. Maybe the bench will help!
kujoko at att dot net - December 16, 2008 at 12:07 PM
- rosannepm said...Add Reply
I thought this was disgusting but my mother said keep the potty in the kitchen where you are. I didn't do that with my first son and it took forever. Then with the 2nd I put it right there and he was trained in no time. Good luck
email@example.com - December 16, 2008 at 12:14 PM
- carissaad said...Add Reply
Let it be the kid's idea.
carissaad (at) aol (dot) com - December 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM
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Don't think of it as potty training-think of it as helping your child reach a developmental milestone. It's just like when you held his hand when he was learning to walk. Patience and encouragement are key. I had my daughters potty trained at 26 and 22 months.
Oh, and use underwear, not pullups. Pullups are diapers.
email@example.com - December 16, 2008 at 2:16 PM
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dont be too pushy... it will happen.
- December 16, 2008 at 2:28 PM
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I haven't had to start this yet, but I'd imagine, like everything else, consistency is important.
- December 16, 2008 at 3:08 PM
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My best suggestion is to relax. As a grandma of 6, I have seen sad results when parents tried too early or too hard.
- December 16, 2008 at 3:36 PM
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First off, potty training is not easy. It took about a year and a half for my son and my daughter, well it feels like it is never going to happen. My best tip is a potty chart. We fill it with stickers everytime she goes and when it's full we go somewhere of her choice. Good Luck!
- December 16, 2008 at 4:02 PM
I did not pick a specific time to start training, but as soon as they began walking we had the training potty available for them and of course praised for any effort or interest, and by age 3 both girls were potty trained and now at 6 and 4 firstname.lastname@example.com
- December 16, 2008 at 5:46 PM
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My best tip is lots of patience
- December 16, 2008 at 6:17 PM
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This potty looks sleek and easy for little ones to use. I love how it "closes up" and becomes a stool. If I won, I think I'd keep this potty in our car. I can't stand having my daughter use public restrooms (yuck!) and having a little potty with us would be so convenient.
- December 16, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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Oops! I forgot to leave my best potty training tip. Mine would be to be as laid-back as possible about the whole thing. I think little ones quickly pick up on their parents' attitudes and "stresses" so the more carefree you can be, the better. :)
- December 16, 2008 at 7:15 PM
Just as each child walks and talks in their own time, so are they ready for potty training. Take your cue from your kid. PabaV(at)aol(dot)com
- December 16, 2008 at 8:08 PM
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I'm clueless too.... and we're about to start.
My BF told me to wait until the child shows interest. Get them a potty and let them sit in it for fun (haha!)
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com - December 16, 2008 at 8:43 PM
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I don't have a tip since I haven't started yet.. Please enter me :)
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September 29, 2010 - by Donny ShawThis afternoon Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] called for the Senate to pass, under unanimous consent, the "Americans Want to Work Act." The bill would add a fifth tier of unemployment insurance benefits in states with unemployment rates above 7.5%. The fifth tier would give an additional 20 weeks of benefits to unemployed people who have exhausted all of their available unemployment insurance benefits and have not yet found a job. Estimates differ on how many people would quialify for a fifth tier of benefits, but it's generally believed to be somewhere around 2 million.
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UPDATE: Here's a direct link to video of the floor proceedings in which Stabenow motions to pass S.3706 under unanimous consent and LeMieux objects.
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Your're right.
If you are homeless, you don't go to Home Depot or Lowe's to by new lawn chairs for your backyard, or a new BBQ, or new sprinkler system, etc..
Food and clothing are about all you will buy (IF you can).
This DOES NOT help the economy at all!!! Moderated Comment
I lost my job because the company I worked for was sold to Indians and they only hire Indians. I have worked full time since I was 16, I am now 56. I blame the Republicans and though I am registered Independent I will never ever vote for a republican. Their agenda is clear. What they don't understand is they have killed the goose that layed the golden egg- people like myself who actually love to work and pay taxes. America has self destructed and the republicans did it.
NOTE TO ALL FELLOW 99ERS (who dont follow pollitics to well)
Senator George LeMieux
Republican • Florida • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009NOTE TO ALL FELLOW 99ERS (who dont follow pollitics to well)
Senator George LeMieux
Republican • Florida • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009Moderated Comment
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Thier are over 12 candidates running for congress (office) that have allready stated that they will fight for the 99ers to recieve TIER V ……WE DONT NEED ANYMORE congressional ASSHOLES that have shown they are AGAINST TIER V
Congress is made up of two houses….The Senate is the higher house…and the House of Representatives is the lower house. Those two bodies make up Congress. The House and Congress are not separate!Congress would not be in such a hurry to leave town for their expensive (tax paid) VACATIONS (all the time) if their HUGE PAYCHECKS AND lavish tastes and styles were jeopardy. they would stay in the white house until all of these out-standing issues were 100% resolved!!!
NOW COME ELECTION DAY THEY WILL PAY THE ULTIMATE PRICE, BUT IF they acted responsibly, maturely, and with American priorities in mind and heart, they wouldn't need TO TRY TO CAMPAIGN SO HARD and beg for their jobs. Had they represented America PROPERLY and done what they were elected TO DO rather than what they were ordered to do by their party leaders, recess after recess would be unnecessary. IS AMAZING HOW THE REPUBLICAN PARRY CHOSE TO USE A FALL GUY ~ SENATOR George LeMieux from florida TO DO THEIR DIRTY WORK OF DECLINING/REJECTING TIER V JUST BECAUSE HE IS RESIGNING FROM OFFICE! WONDER WHAT OTHER TACTICS THE REPUBLICANS WILL COME UP WITH?
Okay, let's say you were to gain the required votes in Congress and Obama signed something containing an extension of unemployment benefits into law. We are trillions of dollars in debt already; where in the hell is the money going to come from, Bugsy? What are you going to tell the millions who remain unemployed indefinitely when the crushing taxes necessary to repay this debt prevent employers from having funds to expand and hire?
I imagine even if you manage this you'll be back here in several years lamenting evil Republican efforts to block some bill to extend benefits to 499 weeks or something.
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Sounds you have an issue with "job outsourcing" to other countries.
It's one of the top two reasons we can't find jobs!If it weren't so damn expensive for U.S. companies to do business here at home, you would not see near as much job outsourcing.
Why is it so damn expensive to do business here in the U.S.?
1) Ecological Stupidity (e.g. Giving Brazil a $2 billion loan for off-shore oil drilling while stopping ALL of our own). I guess this is Obama's idea of protecting the planet.
2) Over-Regulation (e.g. The excessive taxes that a business must pay it's city, county, state, and federal governments. All the licenses and fees businesses have to pay. The excessive amount of rules to do business).
3) Etc., etc., etc..
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If you think those Progressive Dems are any different, you are a fool!
Your last idea has merit. But I would say that if the Pres and Congress spend too much, they get a pay cut. If they don't over-tax us, they can have a pay raise. But if they want to keep spending money on BS that does not work and tax us more for it, they should pay the bill IN FULL!
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I will never vote for a republican again. Without the extension we will be homeless by January and they want to break early, and not come back until after the election? My 99 weeks ran out in June. My husband only has until 11-30-10 without the extension. There are no jobs!!!!!!And they want to extend the tax credit to the rich??? What are the republicans smoking?
You are right!!!
I know several businesspersons who said that if the Bush tax cuts expire for them, they will not hire any more and most likely have to lay people off to stay profitable.
You can bet many large companies out there will lay off tons of people.
The national unemployment rate could be as high as 15% (maybe more)!!!At that point, we might see a Tier 5. But it will only delay the inevitable financial destruction of millions of hard working Americans!
While all of you have so much to say, maybe you should listen – and while you are listening, walk. walk in my shoes as I send in resumes after resumes – check emails and the phone for a possible interview – worry about how i will pay my bills – even food. Don't be so superior – you never know what tragedy is around the corner for you – it could be cancer or heart disease or you could stub your toe – regardless – it could be that you lose your job – it's called life and you can never predict what will befall you – so, remember that the next time you bite down on a piece of hard candy and crack your tooth.
Look, I realize that this is an incredibly difficult situation that you find yourself in. However, that does not justify an extension of a government program. Taxation is theft. You should seek help from one or more of many private charities. If they can't help you because they lack the resources, they should solicit donations from people like me. I would donate if asked, but I resent your intended expansion of a government program that will confiscate what it needs from me at the point of a gun. If that sort of morality makes me seem 'superior' to you, so be it.
This is not money that is free. This is money that the american worker pays into. And once the unemployment insurance is disbursed-it is then taxed. So, who are you to say, you are being forced to pay for someone to remain unemployed? Perhaps, once your company experiences the unfortunate circumstances many already have, you too will be hoping for some kind of 'assistance'.
I absolutely resent the fact that people who are still working act as if tomorrow may not be the last day. Face reality. Your job is not secure either. And once it is gone, who will you look to for support?
Unemployment insurance is not a hand out-it's paid into and again it is TAXED.
Someone has unemployment insurance mistaken for welfare. Maybe that's the fight you need to be gearing up for. I find it quite obnoxious that people who still have a job today think themselves to be better than those who have worked paid into this insurance and now need it. Good luck to you and your family when it happens to you.-
"This is money that the american worker pays into."
This is money that the American worker is forced to pay into. What gives you the right to demand compulsory unemployment insurance?
"Your job is not secure either."
No job is ever secure. They are always subject to the whims of our employers.
"Someone has unemployment insurance mistaken for welfare."
It is a form of welfare. Your benefits are not commensurate with what you pay in, especially when benefits are continually extended all to hell in a financial crisis.
"Good luck to you and your family when it happens to you."
It may. If that happens, it's my responsibility to make sure I'm fine if that happens and not that of the rest of society.
Here's an article that pretty much sums up the unemployed 99ers stand on Congress leaving DC before passing S3606
http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/10/congress-go-ahead-and-campaign-but-what-if-no-one-votes/#commentsopps my earlier post I meant to say S3706
http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/10/congress-go-ahead-and-campaign-but-what-if-no-one-votes/#commentsENOUGH ALREADY. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE STILL CANNOT FIND A JOB THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN. CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND WILL BE VERY COLD FOR MANY WHILE OUR LEGISLATORS SLEEP SNUGLY IN THEIR WARM BEDS. DO THE RIGHT THING AND HELP THESE FOLKS…RIGHT NOW!!! RAYBOB
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Dragon Salad
I love visiting Asian markets - they are always full of surprises and things that to me are unknown and curious. As a result, I often leave carrying many more items than I originally plan to buy. This particular time, there were dragon fruit - ripe, hot pink, as if aflame, and absolutely irresistible. I had never tried dragon fruit and didn't know what kind of dish I will use it in, but just had to buy a bunch. I also couldn't pass by my favourite persimmons, which have been unusually abundant this summer at the same markets.
The idea for this salad came later, on my drive back home. It was a total experiment, an attempt to combine soft textures and mild taste of dragon fruit and avocado with sweet persimmon, crisp and tangy pickled roots, and sour cherries. Plus a touch of fresh mint and sesame dressing to complete the bouquet. I wanted to see all those colours and textures layered to make a beautiful, multicoloured dish, similar to a lasagna we posted about last summer.
As for sour cherries, they are another summer fruit from back home that I miss very much. I heard that they are sometimes available fresh at markets up north, but have never seen them here in Florida. Whenever I can hunt them down frozen at Eastern European markets, I usually grab as much as I can. They preserve nicely and taste almost the same as fresh, once thawed. Just like black currants, another rarity here, sour cherries have a unique taste and colour that make it difficult to find any good substitute for them.
Pickling the cherries together with jicama and Daikon radish, turns the root slices a beautiful pink, which gives the salad additional tones of colour. In fact, those pickles go well with almost any green salad, if you happened to make more than you need for your dragon fruits.
The preparation here is simple, while the finished product is impressive in looks and taste. Just pickle, mix the dressing, slice, layer, and you are in business.
Paloma couldn't get enough of dragon fruit, which is interesting, considering its neutral taste. She ate a whole one by herself, bringing me the cleaned out pink skins to throw away. I'm always excited when she enjoys a new food.
Pickled Cherries, Jicama, and Daikon Radish
1 cup or more fresh or thawed sour cherries - pitted
1/2 medium sized jicama - sliced
a few slices of Daikon radish
1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons raw agave nectar or another sweetener of choice
In a small bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar with agave. Pour over the rest of the ingredients and let it sit for thirty minutes. Drain and keep refrigerated in a covered glass container until ready to serve.
Dragon Salad
2 or more dragon fruits - sliced
1-2 avocados - sliced
1-2 persimmons - sliced (optional)
few sclices of fresh jicama and Daikon radish
pickled cherries, jicama and Daikon radish
fresh mint leaves
Sesame Dressing
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped ginger
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup mirin (find it at an Asian market)
1/4 cup agave syrup
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Arrange your layers in any order you like, alternating the ingredients and colors. Carefully pour some dressing over the salad. Optionally, serve with additional greens, like watercress, or arugula, and sunflower sprouts.
27 comments:
- Julie the Alkaline Sister said...
Oh my gosh, looks divine! It was just yesterday on the ferry as I perused magazines that I saw a gorgeous fruit and veggie stack that I made a highlighted mental note of and then today, here you are with a stunning one! Not sure I could come close to how great this one looks! The simple recipe I posted yesterday seems so plain and boring now! Nice job!
- July 23, 2011 at 11:37 AM
- Fawn (Me Amoeba) said...
I totally agree with what Julie said; your photos are stunning. And dragon fruit is so exotic looking. I, too, fear my raw food recipes and photos pale in comparison.
Nice work! It's a pleasure to follow you. - July 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- La Domestique said...
The dragon fruit is gorgeous! Such beautiful colors!
- July 23, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Enclessly in love with all that you create, Golubka! :) btw we are going to Paris in August~do you have any insider tips for special/wonderful places to feast :)
- July 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM
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- July 23, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Amazing colors that jump right out of the screen, awesome shots. I bet it tastes as good as it looks. never tried dragon fruit, that's about to change.
- July 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM
- Maria @ Scandi Foodie said...
Dragon fruit is certainly so beautiful! I love the addition of radish in this too!
- July 23, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Elenore (E) said...
Wow, this almost looks as if in a cartoon with all various colours! A great thing to do with dragonfriut is blend it into a sort of milk. So good! Love it!
- July 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM
- Sarah (Snippets of Thyme) said...
I too love to go to the Asian grocery store here in Houston and wrote an article about one of my experiences there. Your salad looks amazing. That top photo is just perfect. I haven't tried dragon fruit either!
- July 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM
- Victoria said...
I just went to an asian market today! I was overwhelmed by all the strange and interesting foods. I saw the dragon fruit and almost bought it but decided not to. Now I wish I had!
- July 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Dragon fruits with red flesh taste much better than the white flesh specie, try them if they are available!
- July 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- Yadi I. @ShopCookMake said...
I'd never seen a Dragon Fruit before. They're beautifully photographed.
- July 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM
That looks SO good. The dragon fruit looks amazing. The inside makes me wonder how it tastes
- July 25, 2011 at 5:13 AM
- Amy said...
That looks beautiful! Very inspiring!!
- July 25, 2011 at 5:58 AM
- celia said...
The colors in this are so great. The combination makes it look like you made raw candy!
- July 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Ohhh thank you so much!
- July 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Marvellous , amazing, beautiful
- July 25, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Dragonfruit is yumm
- July 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM
- Jenné @ Sweet Potato Soul said...
This looks heavenly! I'm in Thailand now, and have been eating dragon fruit with mango for breakfast everyday. It's certainly one of my favorite fruits. Making a veggie/fruit stack with the fruit is absolutely genius. You're my hero!
- July 27, 2011 at 5:06 AM
- Taste Junction said...
I have never tasted this, but it looks so so nice. Beautiful colors, crisp & fresh. Loving it!!
- July 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Mary www.RoslynLiving.com said...
I love how beautiful you make healthy food look, thank you!
- July 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- Elizabeth said...
I can't get over the beauty of that fruit!! We have a small Asian market so I will have to go exploring.
Peace & Raw Health,
Elizabeth - July 27, 2011 at 11:52 PM
- Kelsey (Happyolks) said...
Having serious persimmon envy right now! delicious. I love the light in these photos :)
- July 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM
- Golubka said...
Thanks so much for your comments, guys. To those who haven't tried dragon fruit, it's incredibly bold in looks, but very mild and pleasant in flavour.
Julie, thank you! Never anything plain or boring at your blog :)
Fawn, thank you so much.
Elenore, mmm sounds good, will have to try it.
Anonymous, unfortunately I haven't seen red-fleshed dragon fruit around. Would love to try it.
Jenne, I'm a little envious of your everyday breakfast :) - July 28, 2011 at 8:26 PM
- Leinana said...
Oh my, that photo is so GORGEOUS! I just discovered your site through Finding Vegan, looking forward to keeping up with it!
- July 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM
- dinnerordessert said...
This is one of the prettiest dishes I have ever seen! I wish I could find dragon fruit so I could try this.
- August 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM
- Li Ying said...
So pretty! I love dragon fruit especially when you eat them when it's cold!
- November 14, 2011 at 4:43 AM


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October 25 – Happy Birthday Roy Smalley
The story goes that George Steinbrenner loved the Twins switch-hitting starting shortstop, Roy Smalley. So even though New York already had Bucky Dent and the promising Andre Robertson at that position for the 1982 season, the Yankees sent reliever Ron Davis and a young shortstop prospect named Greg Gagne to the Twins in April of that year to get Smalley in pinstripes. Roy had the bloodlines for baseball. His Dad had been a pretty good infielder for the Cubs in the 40s and his Mom's brother was long-time big league player and manager, Gene Mauch. But ancestry and being good in Minnesota did not assure success in the Big Apple and Smalley was never comfortable as a Yankee. He did hit 20 home runs his first season in the Bronx and 18 during his second, but by 1984 Steinbrenner had tired of him and he was dealt to the White Sox. In the mean time, Ron Davis never turned into the closer the Twins needed, but Greg Gagne became a popular leader and starting shortstop on the great Twins teams of the 1980s. Roy was born on October 24, 1952, in Los Angeles. In the baseball card pictured with today's post, doesn't the larger image of Smalley look a lot like comedian Ray Romano? Also notice on the card that Smalley's positions are listed as shortstop, third and first base. This is indicative of the early-eighties chaos with the New York lineup. It seemed hardly any Yankee back then knew what position he'd be playing game-to-game.
Smalley shares his October 25th birthday with this former Yankee reliever , this former Yankee turned medical doctor and this Yankee bullpen coach.