tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2153161159595068402011-09-16T09:44:29.730-04:00A 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.comBlogger1131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-15174942900516482532011-09-10T06:30:00.000-04:002011-09-10T06:30:00.907-04:00

I'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

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This 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-10795960423667708892011-04-04T21:59:00.000-04:002011-04-04T22:00:19.281-04:00

I 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-90246706676913254172011-03-05T15:45:00.006-05:002011-03-05T16:03:56.608-05:00

Tarta 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-80430221107228418912011-02-28T15:29:00.004-05:002011-03-05T15:45:35.280-05:00

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-24250447963041721242010-12-19T16:11:00.005-05:002011-02-01T00:18:43.788-05:00

The 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.

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I 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-51731676373087602722010-09-18T15:37:00.005-04:002010-09-19T21:25:49.271-04:00

Dear 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!

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Las 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

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Here'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 esta

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-39292943902383994462010-07-25T19:42:00.006-04:002010-07-25T19:51:08.846-04:00

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-71308441420691517332010-07-13T13:57:00.007-04:002010-07-13T14:12:33.472-04:00

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.

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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 half

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-57510026513611257872010-06-23T12:46:00.015-04:002010-06-23T22:50:03.257-04:00

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-57880264679900516402010-05-28T10:21:00.003-04:002010-05-28T10:27:12.709-04:00

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.

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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

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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.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-26612256681987061922010-04-08T05:49:00.000-04:002010-04-08T10:05:02.680-04:00

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-22861934300831643392010-03-19T15:33:00.000-04:002010-03-19T17:22:51.011-04:00

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 quienes

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I 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

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La 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.

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Estoy 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-64226179680608572332010-01-17T20:51:00.008-05:002010-01-24T21:09:50.973-05:00

The 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 dependant

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-66601175797714819902010-01-17T15:17:00.000-05:002010-01-17T20:51:19.806-05:00

Among 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.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-45514966567974242382010-01-05T15:28:00.006-05:002010-01-11T13:34:24.576-05:00

I've welcomed 2010 by plunging into the Mystery series by Anne Perry featuring the couple detectives Charlotte and Thomas Pitt. Set in Victorian England and spanning the lives of Mr and Mrs Pitt and their families, these stories weave intrigue with a detailed account of a bygone area of propriety and blatant social disparities. I suggest that you start with the older books of the series. You'll

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Dear Friends,I'm taking some time off blogging for this Holiday Season and will return in 2010 to keep sharing Lost and Found in Translation and some other projects I've been working on.May you enjoy, enjoy, enjoy as if there's no tomorrow.Stefania...Queridos Amigos:Me tomo unos días de descando para estas fiestas y regresaré en el 2010 para continuar compartiendo Lost and Found in Translation y

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Last Christmas was the first I spent with my newborn baby and it went by in a daze of hormones and devoted awe at my very own miracle. This Christmas my sweet little baby is more aware of the festivities and I am more present! She does not want toys yet or anything else from us but to hang out. She wants to BE with Papa and Mama. And last night, as the three of us were decorating the fragrant

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-41216315463146814162009-12-03T07:00:00.001-05:002009-12-03T14:37:15.871-05:00

An amazing Mama, Meaghan Morelli from mamascup.com, is spreading the word on teen dating abuse. So the following is what Meaghan helped draft for Liz Claiborne Inc. on this important issue. Please read but most importantly, start talking! ...Una gran Mamá, Meaghan Morelli de mamascup.com está hablando sobre el problema del abuso en adolescentes cuando tienen una cita romántica. Lo que sigue es

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-16598386560146965192009-12-01T20:30:00.000-05:002009-12-01T20:39:21.187-05:00

For a while, I have been srambling to find a moment to hear myself think and this week seems as hectic. I long to read a fashion magazine and soak in the pretty pictures of miracle lotions and silky lipsticks in shades I'll never buy. Even as I daydream I'm escaping everyday reality I realize there are no excuses for not being present for my daughter. She is soaking in the world around her -

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-53745280306316209012009-11-19T14:40:00.004-05:002009-11-19T17:57:11.723-05:00

Desde hace unos años el aroma que prefiero es el de la lavanda. Compro jabones, shampoo, cremas para el cuerpo, perfumes y velas con lavanda. En la aromaterapia la lavanda se recomienda como calmante (muy suave) para conciliar el sueño o para disminuir el estrés y la ansiedad. También tiene propiedades antisépticas y anti-inflamatorias.Estuve buscando en internet un lugar para comprar las flores

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-2676721245917860132009-11-10T20:38:00.004-05:002009-11-10T21:05:21.543-05:00

Have I ever mentioned how terrific Dr Bronner's Magic Soap is? Since my baby was born I buy the lavander scented Dr Bronner's liquid castille soap. Want to feel great by benefiting the environment and yourself? Use this soap. It comes in many varieties and they all are biodegradable, vegetable based, made with certified Fair Trade organic essential oils. Oh, and there's other products form Dr

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I promised myself some Mommy time after a long month full of emotions - from health concerns to 1st ever birthday parties. And it's been hard even to decide what qualifies as Mommy time every day. Should showering be considered time to myself... those whole 5 minutes? Does reading once I start the laundy count... right there I have 25 minutes! I'm open to suggestions from other busy women....Me

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-35879847039821493992009-10-29T07:00:00.002-04:002009-10-29T07:00:01.013-04:00

Just swimJust swimGo on with your story.by Dainin Katagiri RoshiI first came across this poem when reading Writing Down the Bones by N Goldberg in 2002. And I've read all of her books since - more than once. Every time I read them I get transported somewhere else. These are not her words but that of her Zen teacher. Wow!...Sólo nadenSólo nadenSigan con su historia.por Dainin Katagiri RoshiLa

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-83623162800685919132009-10-27T07:00:00.000-04:002009-10-27T07:00:01.626-04:00

Yay! I went to the movies. And saw a movie that was too close for comfort. Motherhood, staring Uma Thurman revolves around a Mom trying to keep up with her hectic life and myriad of roles: mom, wife, blogger, friend, cleaning lady. On this particular day, she's going through a ridiculously long list of tasks to put together her little girl's birthday party. (I'm living this movie!)I recommend it

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-40249272124261315242009-10-07T13:09:00.002-04:002009-10-07T13:12:07.416-04:00

I'm taking a break for a few days. Next week will be pretty busy for our family. Talk to you all soon!...Me tomo un descanso por unos pocos días. La semana que viene va a ser movida para nuestra familia. Hablamos pronto.

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-2167986907149362062009-10-05T07:00:00.000-04:002009-10-05T07:00:07.246-04:00

Ever in need of a nutritious no hassle side dish? Plantains are a healthy option and children love them. Here's how to prepare them:- peel plantain (use plantains when skin is turning black and they start smelling sweet)- cut lengh wise in half- spray with cooking spray and place in oven in baking sheet over high heat- take them out when tender and golden brown- you can eat them with fresh or

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-29898436220873249402009-09-28T22:16:00.006-04:002009-10-01T17:11:10.028-04:00

This is a recipe that I put together myself based on many others that I read. I'm a fan of butternut squash and the recipe is specially low in calories and satisfying. Ingredients: 1 lb of butternut squash 1 yellow onion 3 cloves of garlic (or more) 1 green apple peeled and chopped 3 cups of vegetable broth (could use chicken broth) 1 cup of water (or more, depending on desired consistency)

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-23315598656253996332009-09-28T06:00:00.000-04:002009-09-28T06:00:07.135-04:00

Fall is finally here and, as promised, I'm posting this season's veggies to spark your imagination and buy the most nutritious food possible. And remember, if organic and local you are living the life. So here goes:Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cranberries, grapes, kale, pears, pumpkin, swiss chard, winter squash....El otoño llegó finalmente y, como había prometido, acá va la lista de

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-65176887410187424702009-09-24T06:00:00.001-04:002009-09-25T12:13:36.527-04:00

Una de cal y una de arena.El horario de la siesta y el de la noche se acomodaron como por arte de magia. Cuando su cabecita toca el colchón, casi siempre cae rendida. Creo que esto de debe a que está gateando mucho durante el día y practica pararse cada dos por tres.Pero aprendió al mismo tiempo una sutileza impresionante: a hacer como que llora. Descubrió que cuando llora mamá se materializa a

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-18140758811224225512009-09-21T06:00:00.002-04:002009-09-21T06:00:07.547-04:00

Our Baby has been exploring the /t/ sound for a few days. I jumped to the opportunity and started tossing words with that sound for her to repeat. The first word I said to her was "turtle" and she tried it out and managed an impressive (for Mom) likeness of the word. This event triggered a dance of joy around her bedroom and a frenzie of requests "say tale", "say tia", "say tetero". And then I

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-76007885838458378562009-09-18T06:00:00.002-04:002009-09-18T07:11:39.050-04:00

Best cooking tip ever: use San Marzano tomatoes for your sauces. I could not find them in my local supermarket until Cento came up with a line of San Marzano. These tomatoes are from a region in Italy close to Mount Vesuvius, famous for it's rich soil. Stock up if you see them at your supermarket because they go fast!...El mejor consejo de cocina que me han dado: usen tomates San Marzano para las

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-62761540567953013722009-09-16T06:00:00.000-04:002009-09-16T06:00:08.021-04:00

Bilingual Readers is a charming site with resources ranging from books to information regarding bilinguism. There's children's books in English and Spanish to choose from, which means going beyond the small shelf of books in Spanish at the local bookstore.I found their resources tab: Just for Kids amazing, with a link to Reading is Fundamental, a bilingual site "to help latino families read

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I came across a gem of a book at the local library. The book is Raising Multilingual Children - Foreign Language Acquisition and Children. It answered most of the questions I had regarding the timing for the introduction of a third language into our bilingual household. It also provides a strategy or course of action to implement the new language as well as explanations of how this process takes

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-40804200763362044872009-09-11T06:00:00.001-04:002009-09-11T06:00:07.241-04:00

La venganza será terrible es el show radial que conduce el escritor y músico Alejandro Dolina desde 1983 en Argentina. Yo soy una seguidora fiel (1992) y desde entonces me voy a dormir todas las noches con sus cuentos que escucho online o bajo a mi i pod. Dolina y sus dos colaboradoes tienen un formato definido y genial. Primero, leen y comentan una parte de historia mundial o de mitología

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El Ecuador es un paraíso para el cultivo de flores. Su situación geográfica de clima tropical permite el desarrollo del cultivo de excelente calidad de muchas especies tales como claveles, crisantemos, margaritas (flores de verano) pero sobre todo rosas. Dentro de este grupo encontramos más de 100 variedades. Durante la década de los 80 se inicia el proceso de exportación de flores. Este nuevo

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Encontré una página interesante para todos aquellos que tenemos familias bilingües, multiculturales y demás hierbas. Multicultural Children's Association tiene todo tipo de información sobre adquisición del lenguaje, cultura, bibliografía, etc...Bye! Adiós! Au revoir! Arrivederci! Adeus!...I found an interesting site for all of us with families described as bilingual, multicultural and other.

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I'm all for organic products from food to personal care to cleaning agents but haven't you noticed how expensive it's become to shop for just one week's worth of groceries? The price of organic bell peppers ($4.99 for 2) is absurd, yet, it's common knowledge that peppers are one of the "dirtiest" products around. I'm not sure I like the long term implications of the price of organic food and

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In Season by Sarah Raven is a great reference to consult every week as you jot down your grocery list. The recipes are arranged by season so that it's easy to cook with the best ingredients available.And , if you happen to buy at a Farmer's Market with local organic produce then you hit the jackpot. Here are some of the Summer vegetables and fruits to enjoy before this season is over:corn,

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-44909090076824856972009-08-31T06:00:00.003-04:002009-08-31T06:00:06.019-04:00

Our daughter responds with a wave to both Bye, Bye and Chau, Chau so I'm assuming that she has associated both words (sounds) with the same action. This seems to be the first sign that she's incorporating both languages at the same time. We'll keep watching how her language acquisition evolves.I wanted to keep you all updated!...Nuestra hija responde saludando con su manito cuando decimos Bye,

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-72475578346536862332009-08-28T07:00:00.003-04:002009-08-28T07:00:05.690-04:00

Here are some wonderful drawings by Berenice Favario done while living in Barcelona. These naive miniatures are a hybrid technique of pastels and digital retouching. Charming!...Estos son algunos de los fantásticos dibujos de Berenice Favario realizados cuando vivió en Barcelona. Las miniaturas naif estan hechas con una técnica híbrida de pasteles y retoque digital. Encantadoras, ¿no?

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Este fin de semana preparé mi primer Ajiaco. El ajiaco, plato típico de la cocina colombiana, es una sopa de pollo, varias clases de papas, maiz y huascas. Venden la bolsa con todo lo que se necesita en los supermercados Grade A de Stamford.La sopa se espesa por las papas criollas (amarillas y pequeñas) que se deshacen en la cocción.Se sirve con crema, alcaparras y aguacate además del infaltable

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Our daughter crawls! One afternoon, soon after turning 9 months she took off in search of the coveted remote control. She had been practising the rocking on all fours and that day it clicked in her head that she could actually move forward. The cutest thing is that she hasn't figured out (yet) that she can follow us or move away from us.As if this milestone was not enough, she also cut her first

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I found a simple to use website for those of us who want to make a good meal taste even better. Appropriate pairings of wine and food really do make a difference. Yet, and the website agrees, you should go ahead and drink what you like. Salud!...Encontré un sitio web simple de usar para aquellos que quieran que su comida sepa aún mejor. Coordinar los vinos con la comida realmente hace la

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Our family bought the Connecticut Birds and New England Trees and Wildflowers Pocket Guides this past spring with the intention of teaching the little one about her surroundings. Since our baby is 9 months old, the adults seem get the educational part of it while the baby is content with being outside "exploring" with us.We live in Stamford, close to Downtown, yet we have been able to see quite

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Hey Readers!I'm taking time off and hope to be back very soon to share this space with you.Thanks for your support....Hola Lectores:Me tomo unos días de descanso y espero volver pronto para compartir este espacio con uds.Gracias por su apoyo.

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There's a wonderful new radio blog called K9 Talks with tons of advice on caring for your dog.The gracious host is Alex Cisneros and he talks with guests every week about their beloved puppies.Listen every Sunday at 9 or visit Alex's website for more info....Hay un fantástico blog nuevo llamado K9 Talks con una cantidad de sugerencias para cuidar a sus perros. El talentoso presentador del show es

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-56388193404320849892009-08-07T06:00:00.002-04:002009-08-07T08:02:30.670-04:00

Renting books for a fee? Just like Netflix, they advertise. And I guess it makes eco sense to share books. But isn't that what libraries are for? I'm into mystery books and our library at Stamford is really well stocked and our librarians friendly and accommodating. So it doesn't seem to be the right service for me right now. Netflix is another story. We are members and I can't seem to watch

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-20802395367973542862009-08-05T06:00:00.000-04:002009-08-05T15:22:32.030-04:00

Mi hija dijo "mamamama" y yo considero que dijo su primer palabra. No estoy segura de que identifica el concepto y sonido conmigo pero en un gesto autoritario, dado mi escalafón en la estructua familiar, voy a decretar de que sí dijo Mamá días antes de cumplir sus 9 meses. Y quien tenga algun argumento en contra que lo discuta con mi hija en su horario de 6 AM todas las mañanas, en especial

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-68823334471988066812009-08-03T06:00:00.001-04:002009-08-03T16:04:15.209-04:00

Next time you don't know what to bring to a house warming or you need a simple gift remember to buy plants. The following easy to find plants have the obvious advantage of being a living thing and as a bonus they clean the air you breath. It is a well known fact that indoor air is three times more polluted. So here's the list of the miracle worker plants and what they filter:- Aloe Vera (

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As an ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher, I had to evaluate student's Speaking Skills based on: Fluency, Accuracy of Vocabulary, Range and Accuracy of Structures and Accent. So the accent component was only a fraction of the assessment. As long as the accent was not too thick to impede communication or comprehension, it did not make a significant detriment to the students' overall grades.

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Another lesson from my Baby: Enjoy what you have.My genius Baby is content with the toys she's got and with the bottle she gets and (apparently) with her Mom and Dad just the way we are. As an adult I usually find myself focusing on all the things I don't have and on all the points in my list I haven't done, and the chores I haven't finished. How about patting myself in the back for all I have

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-50664324552140161652009-07-27T06:00:00.001-04:002009-07-27T06:00:03.904-04:00

Our Baby's linguistic development this month is astounding. As regards production, she seems to be responding with sweet sounds when we play with her. Papa says "ahhh" and waits for her answer and sure enough she goes "ahhh" in response. What is more surprising is to see her understand this is a game! As regards reception, she seems to understand much more when we talk to her, especially "no, no

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-74476988281616736172009-07-22T06:00:00.000-04:002009-07-22T06:00:06.933-04:00

OK, I know traditionalists might be put off but there's so much more that can go into a Hot Dog to make it a Perro Caliente!On Sunday, we took the baby to a celebration for the Colombian Independence Day in Norwalk CT and I had a perfect excuse to try - once again - a Colombian Hot Dog. They were piled up high with pickle relish, green onions, pineapple cubes, bacon bits, ketchup, crumbled chips

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-84098058077167923252009-07-20T07:58:00.002-04:002009-07-20T08:51:02.359-04:00

There's a TV show called The Wanted where they capture the whole precess of locating accused criminals to interview them.There was a preview on NBC news that showed how they hunted and finally got to interview an Iraqi national living in Norway. The show will air in two parts, this Monday and the next at 10-9 Central.Never a fan of "reality" TV, this show bothers me. I will try to watch tonight

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-42827246038895421732009-07-18T12:50:00.000-04:002009-07-18T12:59:08.784-04:00

I came across a wonderful recipe at Lunch Break Chronicles to accompany any meat. It's a Mushroom Chimichurri. This blog has an amazing array of salsa recipes for this summer that are worth trying out.If you want a simpler Chimichurri recipe, there's the one I posted before. You can't go wrong with any of these. Happy grillings! ...Encontré esta fantástica receta en el blog Lunch Break chronicles

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-42712684100924706892009-07-15T06:00:00.002-04:002009-07-15T06:00:09.018-04:00

Esta Receta de familia es una de las preferidas de mi hermano. El matambre se consigue en Stamford en La Marqueta. El matambre es un corte de carne que se encuentra desde el pecho hasta el costado del animal. Como este corte es mas duro que el vacío debe ser ablandado. En esta receta, la leche es la que se encarga de ablandar la carne.1 matambre2 cebollas de verdeopapel de aluminioaceite o rocío

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-32904686847756137672009-07-14T12:30:00.000-04:002009-07-14T12:30:00.770-04:00

I'm appalled at the article from the NY Times regarding the link between water pollution and deformities in some species. Please read and especially pay attention to the multiple sources of estrogen in our water systems. The big question that this article sparked in me was: What can we do? That is, how can each of us make adjustments in our everyday life to preserve the most precious resource on

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My daughter has been trying to teach me a lesson that I still don't get. S-l-o-w down, Mom! My times are different to yours (and healthier). Babies have plenty to teach us: they take naps when tired, the eat slowly, they drink plenty of fluids, they play and laugh a lot, they thrive when they are hugged and kissed frequently. Pretty smart, these infants....Mi hija ha tratado de enseñarme algo que

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-8185711349470015602009-07-09T07:13:00.004-04:002009-07-09T08:23:09.197-04:00

Have you ever dropped your phone in water? I have twice, in the toilet and in the washing machine. Apparently, in some cases, they can be saved! According to a useful article in American Baby, here's what to do:- Remove the battery- Seal battery and phone in Tupperware- Add a silica gel pack - Wait 1 day before reassembling your device and turning it onI wished I had known this with the other

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From the streets of Stamford, CT. I think this is pretty funny and who doesn't need some cheering up these days!...En las calles de Stamford, CT. Pienso que es gracioso y quién no necesita un poco de ánimos esto días.

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-37893889745713007632009-07-04T06:00:00.002-04:002009-07-04T08:41:55.360-04:00

My Munchkin is celebrating her first 4th of July this weekend. We'll do something simple to celebrate Independence Day and we'll remember the soldiers and their families. We'll pray for their safe return home.Happy weekend!...Mi Pitufa celebra su primer 4 de Julio este fin de semana. Haremos algo simple para celebrar el Día de la Independencia y recordaremos a los soldados y sus familias.

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-22236162595675771882009-07-03T06:00:00.000-04:002009-07-03T06:00:31.071-04:00

It's been 3 months since I started this blog! Time flies and sometimes I want to grab on to a moment and savor it a little longer... but we all know that's not possible and the very reason why we celebrate: to remember and honor wonderful times and to mark highlights of our personal history. Here's to you readers, friends and family. (Imaginary glass of Champagne)...¡Hace tres meses que empecé

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-74691302775664300152009-06-29T06:00:00.006-04:002009-06-29T06:00:47.520-04:00

By 7 months things change... my daughter has become super mobile, rolling back and forth on her tummy, reaching for anything within her grasp, trying out some pre crawling moves and... yelling. Her language development seems pretty much the same as a few weeks ago but she's discovered volume. She is into yelling instead of cooing. So there appeared a new concept in her life: NO, NO, NO. And she

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Mudarse es un gran cambio y los cambios ofrecen oportunidades. Me he mudado varias veces en mi vida pero esta vez es especial porque lo hago con mi familia. La casa que dejamos está llena de recuerdos del hogar que construímos con mi esposo y mi hija y la casa a donde vamos es una nueva aventura que emprendemos juntos.Lo más abrumador hasta ahora es ver la cantidad de pertenencias que acumulamos

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-80247599769595352752009-06-24T06:00:00.000-04:002009-06-24T06:00:20.691-04:00

What a treat! The Stamford Library, Main Branch is undergoing much needed renovations. Although the children's section in temporarily on the third floor, the staff is super helpful and they are excited (upcited, a dear little one I know would say) about the changes. Change is good....¡Qué alegría! Están renovando la casa central de la biblioteca pública de Stamford. Aunque la sección de niños

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Since I was pregnant with my daughter, I started to learn more about nutrition because I wanted her to have the best diet available. I read The Unofficial Guide to Smart Nutrition by Ross Hume Hall , Superfoods by Dr S. Pratt and K Matthews, 8 weeks to Optimum Health by Dr Andrew Weil, Raising Baby Green by A. Greene and Baby Super Food by Ruth Yaron. And the basic advice that runs through them

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-34444264933536202372009-06-19T15:00:00.000-04:002009-06-19T15:00:13.436-04:00

The number of continents of the world is - lo and behold - a mere convention. Wikipedia has an interesting chart explaining what countries or regions adhere to what number of continents. I suspect dark politics lurking behind such conventions.I was taught in school (in South America) that there was one continent called America but my husband was taught in school (in the US) that there are two

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-68997117131339656092009-06-17T06:00:00.005-04:002009-06-17T06:00:17.957-04:00

La costumbre del mate es principalmente una actividad social en Argentina, o por lo menos, es como yo más lo disfruto. Pero muchas personas lo disfrutan de manera individual, por ejemplo, al desayuno como quien toma su taza de café.OrigenLa yerba mate crece en la región forestal del noreste de Argentina, Paraguay y sur de Brasil. Los indios Guaraníes utilizaban esta hierba como bebida cuando

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-32835446822028196172009-06-15T06:00:00.017-04:002009-06-27T09:55:01.391-04:00

The cutest sounds I've ever heard in my entire life come form the mouth of my 6 month old baby when she coos and ahhhs and baaas and gaaas. My favorite sounds are the ones with varying inflexions, pitch and intensity : raspberries and squeels of delight. My daughter is also producing combination after combination of adorable vowels and consonants repeated ad infinitum. The more sought after are

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Otra Receta de familia imperdible cortesía de mi madre. Estos pimientos agridulces son bárbaros para acompañar el asado o carnes al horno o simplemente una bruscheta.Se calienta en una olla :1/2 vaso de vinagre blanco1/2 vaso de aceite1/2 vaso de azúcar. Revolver para disolver el azúcar.Agregar 6 pimientos enteros (de cualquier color) y cocinar más o menos 10 minutos.Enfriar, cortalos en tiras y

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You know when you think you came up with a great idea and then you find out that someone else came up with the concept... 50 years or so ago?That happened last weekend when we were driving through Stamford with my husband and baby. We had to run a couple of errands in different pasts of town and I noticed how the neighborhoods were entirely different in such a small town as ours. I couldn't help

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-10576003126941410632009-06-08T06:00:00.006-04:002009-06-08T06:00:14.859-04:00

Here's a wild idea: Wild Food. There was an episode of Gourmet Diary of a Foodie taped in Canada featuring Chefs that forage for wild ingredients to prepare their dishes. They learn all that is edible in their surroundings and pick only what they need. The flavor combinations are exciting yet simple: wild ginger, mushroom and wild greens for a salad.Digging in the internet I found that there are

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Post courtesy of some family members (1) that read every word and question some of the choices in my translations.The more I live in the two worlds of English and Spanish, the more I'm convinced that translation is impossible. How can the meaning of words anchored in a definite tradition and culture be made to adapt to a different "environment"? And yet meaning is conveyable. And yet human

Stefaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01052300653054428097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215316115959506840.post-47732027686971826952009-06-04T07:00:00.006-04:002009-06-06T10:33:58.501-04:00

Nuestra familia le da la bienvenida al mundo a Joaquin Casabona. Nació en NYC el miércoles 3 de junio a las 5.30pm. Felicitaciones a los Casabona.Estamos encantados con todos los amigos futuros de mi hija. Ahora esperamos ansiosos noticias de Ximena, Veronica, Monica y Camila (no necesariamente en este orden)....Our family welcomes Joaquin Casabona to the world. He was born in NYC, Wednesday 3rd

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Agrego esta receta a la colección de Recetas de famila para cuando mi hija crezca, en homenaje a su tercio de orígen colombiano. Los cholados son unos helados típicos de la región de Cali en Colombia pero yo los probé en Queens, NY.Los cholados tienen una base de hielo picado y frutas tropicales como el mango y el ananá (piña) y otras frutas como frutillas (fresas) o frambuesas. La salsa, que le

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Reading is a passion of mine. It was never forced on me. Books were readily available in my home. So I picked what I wanted most times intrigued by the covers and bindings. We had very old books at home: there were novels (whole Agatha Christie series in English and Spanish), Atlases, Philosophy Dictionaries and History Books. Nothing was out of bounds. And when I was done with the books at home

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There's a challenge coming up for all of those bilingual English/ Spanish and all of those resourceful enough to try!I'll be posting a couple of paragraphs to translate into Spanish. You are welcome to give it a shot and submit your translation. I'll post all entries anonymously and we'll all vote for the best translation together. The rules are: do the best you can and render the text in the

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Teavana is a jewel of a store that sells various kinds of teas with enticing aromas at the Westchester Mall. The paraphernalia to savour the teas is just as fanciful.The teas look, smell and taste heavenly. These are just of the delectable names of their tea selections:Garden Aria, Scarlet Cloud , Queen of Babylon, Fresh Jasmine Blossoms (awesome).You can also find teas at teavana.com. They carry

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Esta eterea composición es obra de una genial diseñadora gráfica rosarina que admiro mucho: Eleonora Valle. Pasen a visitar sus creaciones. Me encanta en especial la gráfica que diseñó para ipod en el Día de la madre....This ethereal composition was done by a wonderful Graphic Designer from Rosario that I admire: Eleonora Valle. Stop by to visit her creations. I especially love her work for ipod

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Nuestra familia bilingüe se compone de padres cuya lengua madre es el español y su segunda lengua es el inglés. En cuanto al Español, muchas personas que no lo hablan, piensan que todos los países del continente americano que hablan español son bastante homogeneos en su cultura y en su lenguaje. Pero la verdad es que somos países unidos por un idioma no tan común a todos y también con grandes

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Caetano Velosos' songs are a gift to the soul. This fabulous singer / songwriter/ musician / philosopher/ poet is a favorite of three generations of women in my family: my Mom, my daughter and myself. My baby's first song was Caetano's version of Cucurrucucu Paloma! I hope you all get to hear the magic melodies he weaves for us mortals....Las canciones de Caetano Veloso son un regalo para el

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En esta entrega de las Recetas de familia les paso un clásico de la cocina argentina para acompañar, generalmente los chorizos (choripanes), o cualquier carne.Chimichurri ChichiEn una procesadora picar hasta consistencia deseada:- 1 taza de aceite de oliva extra vírgen- jugo de medio limón- 1 ramillete de perejil italiano pequeño- sólo las hojas- 3 dientes de ajo- 1/4 cebolla roja- 1 cucharadita

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Postcards is a recurrent entry where people tell me about their city and what it means to them in images and a few words so that we can enjoy them through their eyes and thoughts. This post was written by my brother, Cristian Cattaneo, about Guayaquil in Ecuador, where he lives with his wife Alexandra Saltos.Esta foto está sacada desde el edificio más alto de Guayaquil, el Banker's Club, donde

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La biblioteca de Stamford ofrece una clase de conversacion en ingles que se llama "Let's Talk" en Main Branch (miércoles a las 6.30) y en South End Branch (jueves a las 6.30). Sólo pueden llegar a la clase en el día y hora correcto, no hace falta registrarse. Y si necesitan ir con sus niños, hay un programa para niños de 5 a 10 años que corre paralelamente a la clase de los adultos.Para mas

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I've been reseaching style guides due to my latest endevours in this bilingual blog and found a bunch worth noticing. Coincidentaly, while listening to NRP one morning, I heard a great story on All Things Considered that had me laughing out loud (to my daughter's delight). It's about the 50th Annniversary of Strunk and White's Elements of Style grammar manual. It reminded me of my friend

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El mejor personaje ficticio infantil de acuerdo con la votación fue Shrek. Yo tengo mi corazoncito con el Chavo del 8 pero admito que Shreck es gracioso. Ambos son figuras frágiles emocionalemnte que deben enfrentar dificultades en la vida - no son los protagonistas que tienen todo a su favor. Deben usar el ingenio para conseguir lo que quieren, o en el caso del Chavo, para satisfacer la

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Esta imagen feliz me recuerda a los cumpleaños de la infancia. Laura Ferreyra es la genial repostera que crea estos alfajorcitos de maicena artesanales rellenos de dulce de leche. Son suaves y a la vez se deshacen y tienen ese aroama a limón tan delicioso... Ella los vende en varios restaurantes y panaderias de la zona y hace pedidos especiales para fiestas y reuniones. ¡Son una linda tradición

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Dr Andrew Weil has been my health care referent for many years now. I first discovered him when I was getting regular ear infections and, instead of antibiotics, I decided to take a more "natural" approach. By reading about Integrative Medicine and Dr Weil, I took his suggestion of strengthening the immune system to fight all kinds of infections and it worked like magic (or should I say like

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This blog was inspired by my daughter and our family's bilingual makeup. At the beginning, I focused on translating posts and that is one way of "dealing" with both languages. As days go by, I feel more inclined to read and write specifically about language development and language acquisition in bilingual speakers. So here goes my first entry on bilingualism at home, in our extended family,

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Miren la encuesta que puse en el blog (costado derecho de la pantalla) y voten por su personaje preferido. Si no esta ahí, me escriben un comentario en esta entrada y yo lo agrego. Diviértanse, es martes y llueve. ...Poll: Who's your favorite character?Take a look at the poll that I posted (right side of the screen) and vote for your favorite fictional character. If you don't find it there,

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