Category: Family

  • Mango and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

    Quinoa Salad

    Here’s a salad my Wife found, it’s really good.

    Serves 4-6

    Ingredients:
    2 cpus of cooked qunioa, cooked in vegetable or chicken broth, at room temperature or chilled.
    1 (15-once) can black beans, drained and rinsed.
    1 medium mango, peeled and diced.
    1 red bell pepper, diced.
    4 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced.
    1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro.
    4 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
    1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

    Directions:
    Plece the cooked quinoa in a large bowl. Add mango, red pepper, green onion, black beans, and cilantro.
    In a small bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and pour on top of the salad. Toss to combine and add salt and pepper (add more to taste if desired). Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving.

    Source: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

  • Being a teacher for the first time

    I was called to be a Primary teacher in December in my local LDS church, which was a surprise to me as I have never taught children before.

    So this January 2012 was I big change for me, the first week I observed my co-teacher leading the class which seem very easy but I still felt a bit odd as I am normally in the Elders meeting and Gospel principals.

    Today was my first time teaching the children, although I had prepared for the lesson on “I am a child of God” the previous day and it looked very easy.
    Teaching the children was a bit different because it was new to me but the great thing was I had some help from my co-teacher and the children were helpful, so this was a lot more fun than I had imagined it to be.

    Also this calling will be good for me as I will receive blessings from Heavenly Father and knowledge on raising my own Son.

    So I am very grateful for thing calling, to be a member of the LDS church and to know Christ and Heavenly Father.

    I am also grateful for technology as it makes life a bit easier.