tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153161159595068402024-02-18T22:05:54.237-05:00Lost and Found in TranslationA link between two languages for my daughter that is a synthesis of both. La conexión de dos idiomas para mi hija que es la síntesis de ambos.Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-33456221318177101362013-02-28T19:07:00.000-05:002013-02-28T19:08:00.974-05:00Eloise and Zoe
My daughter is hooked on the Eloise books and movies, even if I find Eloise a little fresh for my taste. Since I told her that the Plaza Hotel is a real hotel in NYC, she wants to go and see if Eloise is there. Much as I want her to believe that characters in books are real, I had to tell her that Eloise is a fictional character (not in those words). And then I corrected Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-15174942900516482532011-09-10T06:30:00.000-04:002011-09-10T06:30:00.907-04:00Victorian MysteriesI've been a fan of Anne Perry's books for a long time now and have read her two mystery series back to back: the Pitt and the Monk sets of novels. Here are two victorian mystery series that I cannot put down!1- Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey Trilogy: Silent in the Grave; Silent in the Moor; Silent in the Sanctuary.2- Tasha Alexander's Lady Emiliy's Mysteries: And Only to Deceive; A Poisoned Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-71637663952923694182011-09-07T08:34:00.001-04:002011-09-07T10:34:32.129-04:00Mac and Cheese with a TwistThis recipe was inspired by my intention to incorporate vegetables in every dish that my daughter eats. She actually eats it! Not only does it make many servings (that I freeze) but it is also relatively inexpensive (no fancy cheese).- 8 oz package of Ancient Harvest Quinoa pasta shells- 1 package of organic frozen spinach- 2 oz of pepper jack cheese- 2 oz of mild cheddar- sprinkle of Parmesan Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-10795960423667708892011-04-04T21:59:00.000-04:002011-04-04T22:00:19.281-04:00Scandalous HistoryI hope you can see this picture (taken with my phone) well enough. The Stamford Barnes and Noble named one of its isles Scandalous History and I thought it fun to share. Your guess is correct: there's an abundance of Borgia tales and biographies of French kings that "lived fully". As for the scandalous part, there's a lot in history that should go into that rather small isle dedicated to the Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-90246706676913254172011-03-05T15:45:00.006-05:002011-03-05T16:03:56.608-05:00Masa de tartaTarta de Zapallitos antes de hornear. Zucchini Pie before the oven. Masa de tarta "facilísima". "Easy" pie crust. Estas son las fotos de la masa de tarta "facilísima" de la que escribí en el post anterior.These are the pics of the pie crust I blogged about before.Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-80430221107228418912011-02-28T15:29:00.004-05:002011-03-05T15:45:35.280-05:00Masa de tarta facilísima!Mi Mamá me dió esta receta para masa de tarta hace unos días. Es muy fácil de hacer, rápida y rica. Yo hice una tarta de cebollas, queso y crema pero se puede rellenar con lo que quieran. Aquí va:- 2 tazas de harina leudante o harina común (con un poco de polvo para hornear)- 1/2 taza de aceite de canola- 1/2 taza de agua- sal a gustoPoner la harina sobre la mesada y hacer un hueco con las manos Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-24250447963041721242010-12-19T16:11:00.005-05:002011-02-01T00:18:43.788-05:00Second ESL year at St Mary'sThe new year is here and the second ESL session begins next Wednesday 2nd February at 7 at St. Mary's. The book this year is Side by Side - Book 2 and Workbook 2.Please contact St. Mary's if you have any questions at (203)324-7321.Hope to see you there....Llegó el año nuevo y empezamos la segunda sesión de clases de inglés el próximo miércoles 2 de Enero a las 7 en la iglesia de St. Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-81183863036964833432010-10-05T19:00:00.002-04:002010-10-05T19:26:01.118-04:00Children and The MediaI just had to share my outrage at the photos of children of celebrities splashed over magazines and TV shows. Why is it allowed? The media should be forbidden to print pictures of underage children. I'm referring, especially, to Tiger Woods children. I was appalled to see and hear Wood's wife accounts of her being chased by paparazzi to the kids' schools? There are no boundaries for the media Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-51731676373087602722010-09-18T15:37:00.005-04:002010-09-19T21:25:49.271-04:00Oh, The Places You'll GoDear Juan Francisco Cattaneo,Welcome to the world! Your aunt and uncle and your cousin can't wait to meet you and hold you.Here's a little Dr. Seuss from all of us - especially from Zoe who loves this book:Congratulations!Today is your day.You're off to Great Places!You're off and away!...So...be your name Juan Francisco or Bixby or Brayor Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,you're off to Great Places!Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-52032613725106634432010-08-23T09:00:00.000-04:002010-08-24T10:35:06.645-04:00Clases de inglés en St Mary'sLas clases gratis de inglés en la iglesia de St Mary's de Stamford comenzaron su segundo semestre. Están todos invitados a acercarse los miércoles desde las 7 a las 8.30 pm. El nivel es inicial y continuamos con el libro del semestre anterior: Side by Side.Los temas gramaticales que trataremos este semestre son los siguientes:- Presente Simple- Presente Simple vs Presente Continuo- Expresando Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-6584669971081378352010-08-22T13:49:00.004-04:002010-08-22T14:08:57.169-04:00Chimichurri... again and againHere's a link to my chimichurri recipe that appeared this week at The Daily Norwalk. It goes well with any grilled meat or vegetalbes. It's even good on sandwiches - according to my husband!I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer and remember the taste of fresh parsley leaves and fruity Olive Oil all through the colder months. ...Este es un enlace a mi receta de chimichurri que fue publicada estaStefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-39292943902383994462010-07-25T19:42:00.006-04:002010-07-25T19:51:08.846-04:00Monumento a la Bandera - Rosario, Argentina Aquí hay algunas imágenes del Monumento a la Bandera y las estatuas de Lola Mora que lo decoran. (Junio 2010) Here are some images of the Flag Memorial in Rosario and the decorative statues by Lola Mora. (June 2010)Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-71308441420691517332010-07-13T13:57:00.007-04:002010-07-13T14:12:33.472-04:00Tango - a la rosarina. Vimos con mi marido un hermoso espectáculo de Tango en un restaurante conocido de mi cuidad natal, Rosario. Acá van algunas de las fotos del "cena/ show" en La Casa del Tango....My husband and I saw a great Tango show at a reknowned restaurant in Rosario. Here are some of the pics at La Casa del Tango.Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-64279526013675417552010-06-29T10:51:00.001-04:002010-06-29T16:22:55.845-04:00Tomemos un café The greatest pastime of my country seems to be drinking coffee with friends. You can order "cafe" and you'll get a small black espresso, or "cortado" and you'll get the espresso with a drop of steamed milk (mini cappuccino) or a "lagrima" and you'll get steamed milk and a splash of espresso (closer to a mini latte). If you want a larger cup you have to request a "doble". And that is still halfStefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-57510026513611257872010-06-23T12:46:00.015-04:002010-06-23T22:50:03.257-04:00Rosario, la linda.I visited my hometown and I found it changed for the better. What hasn't changed are some of the oldest and still well preserved facades around town. I thought I could share them with you....Visité mi ciudad y la encontré cambiada para mejor. Lo que no cambió son algunas de las fachadas de la ciudad que están todavía bien preservadas. Pensé en compartirlas con uds. Blvd. Oroño Calle Pte. Roca Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-57880264679900516402010-05-28T10:21:00.003-04:002010-05-28T10:27:12.709-04:00We are going on a trip...So, this is our first family trip and it's a long one! We are going to Argentina for three weeks and I'll be back bursting with material to post.Our theme song is "Are we there yet?" by Mosse A. Moose from Noggin. Enjoy!Nos vemos en menos de lo que canta un gallo.Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-63870873636913628132010-05-16T06:00:00.000-04:002010-05-16T19:58:00.999-04:00Sobrinito en camino...Voy a set tía por primera vez! Mi hermanito y su esposa, Alex, esperan su primer hijo para Septiembre 2010. Me llena de alegría pensar en nuestra familia y sus nuevas generaciones.El único consejo que me atrevería a dar a mi hermano y cuñada es que tengan mucho cuidado con lo que hacen y dicen todos los días. Los niños son esponjas que modelan su conducta, pensamientos y sentimientos con los Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-85498785374160341132010-04-16T07:22:00.001-04:002010-04-16T10:17:33.199-04:00Las clases de inglés en St Mary's continúan Las clases de inglés gratis de nivel básico en la iglesia de St Mary's que comenzaron hace mes y medio continúan hasta el mes de junio. Las clases son todos los miércoles desde las 7 hasta las 8.30pm.Si quieren inscribirse por favor acérquense a la iglesia el miércoles siguiente en el horario en que se dicta la clase. Pueden inscribirse y quedarse a la clase en el mismo día. Nos vemos allí!La Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-26612256681987061922010-04-08T05:49:00.000-04:002010-04-08T10:05:02.680-04:00Gentle, Patient and Persistent I'm reading and re reading Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah Napthali and this mantra that the writer quotes from a master jumped at me. If I need to learn and practise anything as a mother, gentleness, patience and persistence say it all. And, by the way, the mantra seems to apply to every role I fulfill: mother, wife, friend, student, teacher, etc......Estoy leyendo Buddhism for Mothers (Budismo Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-22861934300831643392010-03-19T15:33:00.000-04:002010-03-19T17:22:51.011-04:00Regalos de Unicef Una alternativa a los regalos plásticos de las canastas pascuales son las tarjetas y regalos de Unicef. Los precios son super accesibles y hay rompecabezas, libros, velas, objetos decorativos, etc... de todo el mundo. La causa de Unicef es fabulosa y todos podemos ayudar con contribuciones - de cualquier precio- o comprando lo que nos haga falta para regalar. Es como regalar dos veces: a quienesStefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-8776410839357233692010-02-15T21:38:00.006-05:002010-02-16T10:49:33.247-05:00Cold Winter OlympicsI will always remember these Winter Olympics ... because of my baby's nasty cold that has landed us in the ER twice and has resulted in multiple visits to her pediatrician. I never thought a common cold virus could be so hard on a 15 month old who's been pretty healthy so far. And there's no meds for a virus; she has to fight it on her own. So for all of you under the weather: plenty of warm Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-35050277024040747602010-02-15T21:33:00.002-05:002010-02-15T21:38:50.203-05:00Nueva fecha para ESL en St Mary'sLa inscripción para las clases de Inglés en St Mary's es este miércoles 17 de Febrero a las 7 pm. Y las clases gratis de Inglés básico comienzan el miércoles (siguiente) 24 de Febrero a las 7.30 pm.Espero verlos.Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-34349586481916137242010-01-24T07:59:00.007-05:002010-01-27T09:36:29.657-05:00Inglés gratis en la iglesia de St Mary'sEstoy feliz de anunciar que a partir del miércoles 3 de Febrero a las 7.30 pm es la registración para las clases gratis de inglés básico en la iglesia de St Mary's. Las clases comienzan el miércoles 10 de Febrero.Las clases son todos los miércoles desde las 7.30 hasta las 9.00 pm y el primer ciclo consta de 8 semanas. Los interesados pueden llamar al (203) 324-7321 o ir a 566 Elm St. Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-64226179680608572332010-01-17T20:51:00.008-05:002010-01-24T21:09:50.973-05:00Blue GoldThe issue of water runs deeper than most of us can imagine and that is why the UN has included it in the world's Millenium goals. Conserving water (and that's just about the only Conservative streak in me) is not just a fashionable statement.Water is essential to life as we know it. There's a reason why NASA looks for water in other planets; if there's water, there's life. Our lives are dependantStefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-66601175797714819902010-01-17T15:17:00.000-05:002010-01-17T20:51:19.806-05:00Tea is ServedAmong the many gifts that the end of the year has bestowed upon my family, the most mundane of all turned out to be special.My husband, knowing my interest in tea, bought me a Breville electric kettle. His thoughtful gift has allowed us to switch to tea more often (and rely less on coffee) and to explore all kinds of flavourful concoctions brewed to perfection thanks to the kettle's settings for Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0