The Base is the same, so you can use either broccoli or spinach Base:
1 1/2 Cup of Cream Cheese
1/3 Cup of Evaporated milk
1 medium onion finely diced
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon of olive oil
ARIES At work, the best thing you can do is to remain in the background. The less you say, the better your position. Luck comes to those who are willing to stay silent and allow their work to speak out for them. Push all your passion into your cause. Inspiring conversations occur between you and your friends, if you are feeling empty, connect with someone who lives a dynamic creative life. When it comes to love, this Valentines Day, you’ll need to show the softer; more vulnerable “you” to someone, this action will solidify your relationship and make it stronger. It may feel scary to open yourself up like that, but in the end, it will allow your love to understand that you have feelings too. See this as an act of courage. Poetry and balcony serenades come highly recommended by planetary forces.
Algo de Espaňol Para usted, escrito Por mì! Like Para, Por is used quite often in Spanish conversation. It is sometimes difficult to know when to use one or the other. But like Para, we are lucky in that there are some very obvious situations on when to use Por.
Probably the easiest to remember time to use Por is when you are thanking someone for something. You will use Por followed by the raw verb (the infinitive). Look at these examples:
Salsa dancing, door prizes, a full house and great conversation were the order of the evening last Wednesday at the Expats West get-together of Panama Pacific Coast residents at Coronado. This particular event was sponsored by Playacommunity.com, Concept Panama, and VIP Insurance who offered a complementary glass of wine at their offices and sponsored the door prizes.
ARIES This is a week chock full of brilliant creative ideas. They come rushing out of your subconscious like a flock of bats rushing out from a hidden cave. You can’t ignore that feeling- you know the one that leads you to a better situation. Challenge yourself to move one step further along the game board. Push aside fear and move in for the kill. You have hidden allies, ones that you have not considered before. Someone steps in and makes things much better for you. A good plan helps you deal with unexpected surprises, the more prepared you are, the better, because then you can take advantage of any good fortune that comes along.
Skip and Betty Doeringer are graciously co-ordinating the 3rd Annual Coronado Chili and Charity cook off. Mark your calendar and practice cooking. On February 20th at 5 pm the cook off, sponsored by Expats in cooperation with CSA, will give any interested party a shot at Pacific Coast chili bragging rights and a chance to help replenish the CSA charity fund.
The first two winners, Eldon “2008” and Skip “2009” will be there for another shot at the title. Do you have what it takes? There is room for eight chefs in the competition with one slot for an alternate. Sign up now. It is first come first serve.
On Jan 28, 2010, the government published an article on http://meduca.gob.pa/ which essentially stated that the government will supply the following for all students in official government schools in Panama: text books for the students that will need to be returned to the school at the end of the year, a backpack of school supplies, and a $20- voucher that can only be used towards the purchase of school uniforms. If this can be delivered as published, this is great news for the students in Panama and it will help many-times-over the number of students that the UFS project has been able to reach over the past 3 years of the project. This government action has shown that there is a need to help the students and we applaud that the government has chosen to take this action.
Rene Schafer sent us this wonderful photo of an American Kestrel, which is commonly, and incorrectly, called a sparrow hawk in North America
Rene tells us that, “This shot was taken from inside our apartment through glass (so it's not so clear). This male kestrel landed on our balcony railing. He never turned around so we could see his full front. I think it was looking for food. It is considered rare to fairly common transient along both coasts in Panama. So we were very lucky to see it in Coronado so close up.
“The American Kestrel is a small falcon, from 8.5 to 10 inches, and considered to be the most colorful raptor in the world. There are very distinctive narrow black facial markings on each side of the head. The male has a blue head, rufous (reddish-brown) back, blue grey secondary wings and has white belly with black spots. Kestrels need a perch for hunting. They eat grasshoppers, dragonflies, lizards, mice and other small birds.”
A couple weeks ago I met an awesome lady with a mission she is trying to fulfill. Helping women - giving them a place to go and recover from substance abuse, mental abuse and physical abuse. So the women's shelter has been started. Celmira and her husband, Roy, have left Panama City to start their mission in Bejuco. Celmira and Roy are arranging for a physician to assist with any medical issues, and other professionals are being sought to meet counselling and other needs.
Once again, Coronado's La Carreta goes out of its way to supply entertainment for everyone free of charge. La Carreta hosted an evening in conjunction with the National Concert Association of Panama who organizes a yearly music camp with children from all over the country. Teachers submitted names of students who were then interviewed and if accepted, are invited to the camp for two weeks. There, with practice and guidance, they are eventually ready to perform at concerts within Panama.
In Casco Viejo, the three hundred thirty year old transplant of the original Panama City, there is a nice open area down at the tip. It is the Plaza de Francia. To the right along Calle 1A is a walkway under a tunnel of bougainvilleas, it is called the Paseo Esteban Huertas and leads to the tip of Casco Viejo with a view of the Bay of Panama to the left and the Pacific to the right. The sea breeze is refreshing and there is a nice view back toward modern Panama City across the bay.
Our two parakeets live in a cage on the balcony with a nice view of Panama’s banking district on the other side of Via España. They are rather messy eaters and tend to leave the odd seed, or fifty, on the floor of the balcony. Thus we receive daily visits from the little brown birds whose sole purpose in life appears to be to clean up after Carolo and Carolita.
As I click away on my keyboard I often notice that the little brown birds are invading my work area in the fond hope of more seeds. These visitors are ruddy ground doves or columbina talpacoti. They seem very inoffensive but I am of the mind that if I did not stand my ground that they would call all of their friends and take over the apartment.
This morning I googled resolutions and I found that the in the top 5 resolutions are: Weight, Smoking, Debt, Drinking and Fitness and surprise, surprise! Today I would like to tackle #2....Smoking!
I would like to know if anyone out there enjoyed the first cigarette they smoked or even the second. Unlike any other addictive substance, it is painful to start smoking. We cough, we sputter and all to look cool in front of our friends in the smoking area at high school. I had my first cigarette at Girl Guide Camp, I was a sailing and swimming instructor and I was 17. I coughed, sputtered and almost threw up, but for some reason I continued to smoke for over 15 years and in the end I was still coughing and sputtering.
A great time to have a little fun while you pitch your skill and cunning to outwit your competition at the table or board or ---- .
When: Thursday, Feb 11th, 2010 between 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Where: Barry & Clemencia's (map below). Directions from El Rey: thru Coronado gate, left at Bomberos onto Punta Prieta, left on the new beach road (R. Eisenmann), left at the Coronado Golf development sign (just before the synagogue), then go to T-intersection, turn left, the first house on left that has two front gates (you're there).
If you are like me and have been in Panama for a couple of years, you already have a small but growing group of great people who you enjoy socializing with. If so, I'm sure you find yourself often attending dinners and BBQs, and having some yourself too.
For some, like my friend Jamuna, the idea of entertaining triggers cooking insecurities and conjures up visions of countless hours in the kitchen.
Well! I'm here to tell you, that entertaining does not have to be
difficult. It is just as easy to have friends over to coffee as it is
to put on a 5 course dinner accompanied by fine wines.
Summer has come to Panama, vines are flowering and seed pods are emerging. One particular vine with purplish flowers and brown seed pods that you may find on the border of your property is Mucuna prurita, aka cowhage, cow-itch, horse-eye, nipay, oyo de venado, velvet bean, Hell Fire Bean, and (in Panama and much of Central America) pica pica. The fine hairs on the seed pods dislodge with touch or a faint breeze causing intense itching if they land on your skin. Consider judicious use of broadleaf herbicides such as Roundup™ and Scythe™ as well as gloves, long shirt, and long pants when working with pica pica.
The New Orleans based Ellis Marsalis Trio played at the Anayansi Theater (ATLAPA Convention Center) in Panama City last night at the most recent presentation of the Panama Jazz Festival. The jazz was cool, the rhythms intriguing, and the crowd excited. Mr. Marsalis played tributes Thelonias Monk and variations on favorites such as Sweet Georgia Brown. Tonight Anayansi will play host to Juanito y Su Nuevo Flamenco, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Danilo Perez with Carlos Garnet.
Last week I wrote on Resolutions-Goals-Aspirations. After I finished that article I had came to realize that every year I do try and do something new something that I never thought I would ever attempt or try to do. I used to be one of those that would say; "No thank you, that is not for me" or "What! I would never do that" or how about "I don't think that is just not in the cards for me". I truly thought at the age of 27 that I was going to be an overweight spinster with 3 cats, my pack of cigarettes on my left and a life of regret. I just read a great quote the other day "Failure to Fail is Failure to try". I have had some failures through my journey back to health and wellness, but those failures were necessary to getting me where I am today. I can honestly say today the regrets are few, and WE only have 2 cats and a puppy.
As everyone knows, Summer in Panama begins with a lot of hot and sunny days.
Mango is one of the most popular summer fruit and it´s not just for desserts or appetizers, enjoy it with a juice-grilled-medium term beef or any meat of your choice.
That´s why in this ocation i choose to bring you this easy fresh and healthy recipe.
A month ago the direction of the wind changed here in Panama, the daily torrential rains quit, and the air got dryer. It is summer, time to go to the beach and time to visit the many fairs throughout the country. As the North lies under a blanket of snow suffering from artic winds unhampered by anything except a barbed wire fence just south of Fargo, Panama is gearing up to have a good time. In the city folks are stolling along the Cinta Costera, Carnaval is approaching, and communities throughout the nation are organizing their local celebrations.
in Introductions by TSG, 08-02-10 21:10
The Base is the same, so you can use either broccoli or spinach
At work, the best thing you can do is to remain in the background. The less you say, the better your position. Luck comes to those who are willing to stay silent and allow their work to speak out for them. Push all your passion into your cause. Inspiring conversations occur between you and your friends, if you are feeling empty, connect with someone who lives a dynamic creative life. When it comes to love, this Valentines Day, you’ll need to show the softer; more vulnerable “you” to someone, this action will solidify your relationship and make it stronger. It may feel scary to open yourself up like that, but in the end, it will allow your love to understand that you have feelings too. See this as an act of courage. Poetry and balcony serenades come highly recommended by planetary forces.
Algo de Espaňol Para usted, escrito Por mì! Like Para, Por is used quite often in Spanish conversation. It is sometimes difficult to know when to use one or the other. But like Para, we are lucky in that there are some very obvious situations on when to use Por.
Salsa dancing, door prizes, a full house and great conversation were the order of the evening last Wednesday at the Expats West get-together of Panama Pacific Coast residents at Coronado. This particular event was sponsored by Playacommunity.com, Concept Panama, and VIP Insurance who offered a complementary glass of wine at their offices and sponsored the door prizes.
Skip and Betty Doeringer are graciously co-ordinating the 3rd Annual Coronado Chili and Charity cook off. Mark your calendar and practice cooking. On February 20th at 5 pm the cook off, sponsored by Expats in cooperation with CSA, will give any interested party a shot at Pacific Coast chili bragging rights and a chance to help replenish the CSA charity fund.
On Jan 28, 2010, the government published an article on http://meduca.gob.pa/ which essentially stated that the government will supply the following for all students in official government schools in Panama: text books for the students that will need to be returned to the school at the end of the year, a backpack of school supplies, and a $20- voucher that can only be used towards the purchase of school uniforms. If this can be delivered as published, this is great news for the students in Panama and it will help many-times-over the number of students that the UFS project has been able to reach over the past 3 years of the project. This government action has shown that there is a need to help the students and we applaud that the government has chosen to take this action.
Rene Schafer sent us this wonderful photo of an American Kestrel, which is commonly, and incorrectly, called a sparrow hawk in North America
A couple weeks ago I met an awesome lady with a mission she is trying to fulfill. Helping women - giving them a place to go and recover from substance abuse, mental abuse and physical abuse. So the women's shelter has been started. Celmira and her husband, Roy, have left Panama City to start their mission in Bejuco. Celmira and Roy are arranging for a physician to assist with any medical issues, and other professionals are being sought to meet counselling and other needs.
Once again, Coronado's La Carreta goes out of its way to supply entertainment for everyone free of charge. La Carreta hosted an evening in conjunction with the National Concert Association of Panama who organizes a yearly music camp with children from all over the country. Teachers submitted names of students who were then interviewed and if accepted, are invited to the camp for two weeks. There, with practice and guidance, they are eventually ready to perform at concerts within Panama.
In Casco Viejo, the three hundred thirty year old transplant of the original Panama City, there is a nice open area down at the tip. It is the Plaza de Francia. To the right along Calle 1A is a walkway under a tunnel of bougainvilleas, it is called the Paseo Esteban Huertas and leads to the tip of Casco Viejo with a view of the Bay of Panama to the left and the Pacific to the right. The sea breeze is refreshing and there is a nice view back toward modern Panama City across the bay.
Our two parakeets live in a cage on the balcony with a nice view of Panama’s banking district on the other side of Via España. They are rather messy eaters and tend to leave the odd seed, or fifty, on the floor of the balcony. Thus we receive daily visits from the little brown birds whose sole purpose in life appears to be to clean up after Carolo and Carolita.
This morning I googled resolutions and I found that the in the top 5 resolutions are: Weight, Smoking, Debt, Drinking and Fitness and surprise, surprise! Today I would like to tackle #2....Smoking!
A great time to have a little fun while you pitch your skill and cunning to outwit your competition at the table or board or ---- .
If you are like me and have been in Panama for a couple of years, you already have a small but growing group of great people who you enjoy socializing with. If so, I'm sure you find yourself often attending dinners and BBQs, and having some yourself too.
Summer has come to Panama, vines are flowering and seed pods are emerging. One particular vine with purplish flowers and brown seed pods that you may find on the border of your property is Mucuna prurita, aka cowhage, cow-itch, horse-eye, nipay, oyo de venado, velvet bean, Hell Fire Bean, and (in Panama and much of Central America) pica pica. The fine hairs on the seed pods dislodge with touch or a faint breeze causing intense itching if they land on your skin. Consider judicious use of broadleaf herbicides such as Roundup™ and Scythe™ as well as gloves, long shirt, and long pants when working with pica pica.
The New Orleans based Ellis Marsalis Trio played at the Anayansi Theater (ATLAPA Convention Center) in Panama City last night at the most recent presentation of the Panama Jazz Festival. The jazz was cool, the rhythms intriguing, and the crowd excited. Mr. Marsalis played tributes Thelonias Monk and variations on favorites such as Sweet Georgia Brown. Tonight Anayansi will play host to Juanito y Su Nuevo Flamenco, vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Danilo Perez with Carlos Garnet.
Last week I wrote on Resolutions-Goals-Aspirations. After I finished that article I had came to realize that every year I do try and do something new something that I never thought I would ever attempt or try to do. I used to be one of those that would say; "No thank you, that is not for me" or "What! I would never do that" or how about "I don't think that is just not in the cards for me". I truly thought at the age of 27 that I was going to be an overweight spinster with 3 cats, my pack of cigarettes on my left and a life of regret. I just read a great quote the other day "Failure to Fail is Failure to try". I have had some failures through my journey back to health and wellness, but those failures were necessary to getting me where I am today. I can honestly say today the regrets are few, and WE only have 2 cats and a puppy.
As everyone knows, Summer in Panama begins with a lot of hot and sunny days.
