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here is one of my favorite, I use the following white sauce for a couple of recipe. White Sauce (~4 servings) You’ll need: 1 table spoon of butter 3 garlic ½ onion 2 table spoon butter 2 table spoon flour (I use the atta for roti) 1 ½ cup milk Salt, pepper, garlic powder, herbs (as desired) Cheddar Cheese optional (when making pasta, cheese is really good) Sometimes for a different variation I add tomato sauce (couple of spoon to taste) thus making the sauce rosé. Melt 1 table spoon of butter Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes Add onions Cook until sauté Add the 2 spoons of butter Let it melt Take the pan off the stove Add the 2 spoons of flour Mixed well (the butter and the flour will create a paste) Put back on the stove Add about ½ cup of milk Mixed well Add the rest of the milk Add the cheese if desired Mixed well Cook medium heat while stirring at all times (because milk will stick and burn) Add the salt, pepper, and herbs When boiling, the milk will become thick due to the butter/flour paste. When so, the sauce is ready. (Add tomato sauce if you want to make it rosé and cook until hot) Pasta & Broccoli Cook the pasta Steam the broccoli When everything is cook Put the pasta in plates, add the broccoli on top and cover with white sauce (for these pasta I really like adding the cheese to the sauce and sometimes 2-3 spoon of tomato sauce) Enjoy!! Vol-au-vent (~4 servings) Cook about 1 to 1/1/2 cup of frozen veggies (mixed of peas, carrots, corn, green beans is really good) Along with 1/3 cup of red lentils Put them together in a pan, cover with water bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium/high cook until water is all evaporated stirring occasionally (more toward the end otherwise there is risk of sticking) Meanwhile prepare the white sauce (for vol-au-vent I don’t use cheese nor tomato sauce but it’s up to you) When ready mixed the sauce with the veggies and lentils Warm up vol-au-vent bread (if you can find them but I rarely use them) If using regular bread (any type) then toast them (1 slice/piece or 2 per person) Put the warm bread (or toasted bread) in plates Then cover with the sauce/veggies/lentils mix You’ll need a fork and a knife to eat this one! This thread is making me hungry :D

Mixed beans salad you'll need: 1 can of mixed beans 1/4 of an onion (or 2-3 green onions) 1/2 red pepper, chopped (or yellow or green, depends on your taste) 1/2 big carrot, grated olive oil (extra virgin and cold pressed) apple cider vinegar (tastier and much healthier than white vinegar) pinch of garlic powder pinch of salt (you can add any other spice or herb that you like) Open the can of beans and rinse throughly. Put them in a mixing bowl, Add all the ingredients (for the olive oil and apple cider it's about half half, i don't know how much exactly, coz i just pour out of the bottle without measuring but you need to make the salad wet and there should be a bit left after you eat the whole salad, go to your taste, I like one part oil and one part apple cider but some people prefer having more oil than apple cider, go to taste). Mixed everything and refrigerate. Serve with some form of bread (multi grain is the best ) Enjoy! Mixed veggies and tofu salad you'll need: 1 1/2 cup of mixed frozen veggies (mixed of peas, carrots, green beans and corn) 1/3 to 1/2 of a brick of firm tofu, cut in small cubs 1/4 to 1/2 onion, chopped (or couple of green onions) olive oil apple cider vinegar pinch of garlic powder pinch of salt (sea salt is a healthier alternative) Cook the veggies before hand and let cool down. When room temperature, add tofu and onions. Then add the olive oil and apple cider vinegar (same as the recipe above go to taste), salt and garlic and any other herbs you might want. Mixed and refrigerate Serve with bread. Enjoy! It's so easy to prepare any of these salads the night before and pack some in a container in the morning before you go.

I don't think you can use banana for omelete however you can use tofu coz i use tofu (not the firm one) as a replacement for scramble eggs. The thing with omelette is that the finishing product resemble a pancake (one piece) so i doubt tofu would work. But sramble tofu is delicious I have adapted some indian sabji idea with the stew idea (replacing meat with a can of red beans). So here it goes: Saute about 4-5 garlic, then add 1 onion Saute for a while (not as long as indian cooking!) Then add a bit of tomato sauce if desired ( or paste) add turmeric (haldi), salt, black pepper, vegetable broth or basil and oregano (here any spices can be use, it depends on taste) Add 2 carrots (chopped Add water cover well over the carrots, let cook for about 15 min. Add a can of red beans and 1 big potato (2 if small). Add more water to cover it up (some more coz water evaporates) Let cook for another 20 min. until potatoes are cook. It should be pretty consistent like a stew (but not like a soup) It takes about 30 min. to make and just make sure you stir once and a while so it does stick at the bottom I serve it with garlic bread (a favorite in my house ) I'll post other recipe later...

Most cake recipe you can follow: just replace the eggs with a banana (just mash it and the texture is very similar to eggs) I have a couple of non indian veg food if your interested.

Very well said. If a child can behave because it is the right thing to do, that child knows more about good behaviour than a child who behaves in order to avoid a punishment. Dalsingh 101 There is a fine line between permissive parenting and beatings. Here are some parenting style that are very commonly use Authoritarian Authoritarian parents always try to be in control and exert their control on the children. These parents set strict rules to try to keep order, and they usually do this without much expression of warmth and affection. They attempt to set strict standards of conduct and are usually very critical of children for not meeting those standards. They tell children what to do, they try to make them obey and they usually do not provide children with choices or options. Authoritarian parents don't explain why they want their children to do things. If a child questions a rule or command, the parent might answer, "Because I said so." Parents tend to focus on bad behavior, rather than positive behavior, and children are scolded or punished, often harshly, for not following the rules. Children with authoritarian parents usually do not learn to think for themselves and understand why the parent is requiring certain behaviors. Permissive Permissive parents give up most control to their children. Parents make few, if any, rules, and the rules that they make are usually not consistently enforced. They don't want to be tied down to routines. They want their children to feel free. They do not set clear boundaries or expectations for their children's behavior and tend to accept in a warm and loving way, however the child behaves. Permissive parents give children as many choices as possible, even when the child is not capable of making good choices. They tend to accept a child's behavior, good or bad, and make no comment about whether it is beneficial or not. They may feel unable to change misbehavior, or they choose not to get involved. Democratic Or Authoritative Democratic parents help children learn to be responsible for themselves and to think about the consequences of their behavior. Parents do this by providing clear, reasonable expectations for their children and explanations for why they expect their children to behave in a particular manner. They monitor their children's behavior to make sure that they follow through on rules and expectations. They do this in a warm and loving manner. They often, "try to catch their children being good" and reinforcing the good behavior, rather than focusing on the bad. For example, a child who leaves her toys on a staircase may be told not to do this because, "Someone could trip on them and get hurt and the toy might be damaged." As children mature, parents involve children in making rules and doing chores: "Who will mop the kitchen floor, and who will carry out the trash?" Parents who have a democratic style give choices based on a child's ability. For a toddler, the choice may be "red shirt or striped shirt?" For an older child, the choice might be "apple, orange or banana?" Parents guide children's behavior by teaching, not punishing. "You threw your truck at Mindy. That hurt her. We're putting your truck away until you can play with it safely." (http://pediatrics.about.com/od/infantparentingtips/a/04_pntg_styles.htm)

Nup.. I personally don't know anyone who has had a 'turban ceremony'. That sounds like a Bar Mitzvah. :D Actually the ones i've seen were almost like a wedding (tying the turban in front of Sri Guru Granth Sahib JI) with guests bringing gifts. I was even told that you can't tie a turban until you have the turban ceremony (hey even "sunny the proud sikh" had a turban ceremony LOL) Good, at least i know it isn't necessary. THX

MAybe the transition should be from elementary school to high school (so around 12), or would that be too old? I gotta know my son is 10 Is turban ceremony a necessary prerequisite?

This one's even better: WAHEGUROO= 113% :D

I totally disagree with beating children however, that being said, children need discipline and boundaries. I think most would agree with that. What some of us seem to disagree on is on how letting the child know he/she has cross the line or do something wrong. I also believe in respecting children as they are human beings. I like to respect them but if they do something they are not suppose to do, then you can be sure they will face the consequence but not through beating. Time out in the corner, taking video games away (that one works wonder :D ) The important thing is consistency and taking time to explain what they have done wrong and what they should have done instead. I unusually ask them the question: what have you done wrong? Why was it wrong? what could you have done instead? ( I also like form them to give me 2 or 3 different solutions if possible). I think children learn a lot more from us than we might think. When we scream we teach them to scream when something doesn't go the way they like. When we discuss over an issue we disagree with we teach them that discussion is a good way to resolve conflict, when we resort to physical punishment, we teach them that being physical is the way to resolve conflicts (some have learned that very well, I read on this forum so many times "lets' give them a beating" In any case I also cannot imagine the gurus beating up their kids but then again, I wasn't there I think discipline method as a lot to do with our own personal philosophy which was probably heavily influenced by our own experienced as a child but also by our education. Again children need discipline and boundaries otherwise: free for all, but discipline can take different forms ( ask my son he once had to copy japji sahib, it took him 3 days)

failure to function adequately doesn't necessarily refer to abnormal functioning. Phenji could you be more precise in the question or what section of psychology is the person you are helping studying at the moment.

Like previously said, praising God benefits us. Ang 1360: ਜਾਣੋ ਸਤਿ ਹੋਵੰਤੋ ਮਰਣੋ ਦ੍ਰਿਸਟੇਣ ਮਿਥਿਆ ॥ Know for sure that death will come; whatever is seen is false. ਕੀਰਤਿ ਸਾਥਿ ਚਲੰਥੋ ਭਣੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗੇਣ ॥੩॥ So chant the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises in the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy; this alone shall go along with you in the end. ||3|| ਮਾਯਾ ਚਿਤ ਭਰਮੇਣ ਇਸਟ ਮਿਤ੍ਰੇਖੁ ਬਾਂਧਵਹ ॥ The consciousness wanders lost in Maya, attached to friends and relatives. ਲਬਧ੍ਯ੍ਯੰ ਸਾਧ ਸੰਗੇਣ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਖ ਅਸਥਾਨੰ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਭਜਣੰ ॥੪॥ Vibrating and meditating on the Lord of the Universe in the Saadh Sangat, O Nanak, the eternal place of rest is found. ||4|| ਮੈਲਾਗਰ ਸੰਗੇਣ ਨਿੰਮੁ ਬਿਰਖ ਸਿ ਚੰਦਨਹ ॥ The lowly nim tree, growing near the sandalwood tree, becomes just like the sandalwood tree. ਨਿਕਟਿ ਬਸੰਤੋ ਬਾਂਸੋ ਨਾਨਕ ਅਹੰ ਬੁਧਿ ਨ ਬੋਹਤੇ ॥੫॥ But the bamboo tree, also growing near it, does not pick up its fragrance; it is too tall and proud. ||5|| ਗਾਥਾ ਗੁੰਫ ਗੋਪਾਲ ਕਥੰ ਮਥੰ ਮਾਨ ਮਰਦਨਹ ॥ In this Gaat'haa, the Lord's Sermon is woven; listening to it, pride is crushed. ਹਤੰ ਪੰਚ ਸਤ੍ਰੇਣ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਬਾਣੇ ਪ੍ਰਹਾਰਣਹ ॥੬॥ The five enemies are killed, O Nanak, by shooting the Arrow of the Lord. ||6|| ਬਚਨ ਸਾਧ ਸੁਖ ਪੰਥਾ ਲਹੰਥਾ ਬਡ ਕਰਮਣਹ ॥ The Words of the Holy are the path of peace. They are obtained by good karma. ਰਹੰਤਾ ਜਨਮ ਮਰਣੇਨ ਰਮਣੰ ਨਾਨਕ ਹਰਿ ਕੀਰਤਨਹ ॥੭॥ The cycle of birth and death is ended, O Nanak, singing the Kirtan of the Lord's Praises. ||7||

ਸਲੋਕੁ ਮਃ ੩ ॥ Shalok, Third Mehl: ਜਿਨਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਗੋਪਿਆ ਆਪਣਾ ਤਿਸੁ ਠਉਰ ਨ ਠਾਉ ॥ Those who do not affirm their Guru shall have no home or place of rest. ਹਲਤੁ ਪਲਤੁ ਦੋਵੈ ਗਏ ਦਰਗਹ ਨਾਹੀ ਥਾਉ ॥ They lose both this world and the next; they have no place in the Court of the Lord. ਓਹ ਵੇਲਾ ਹਥਿ ਨ ਆਵਈ ਫਿਰਿ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਲਗਹਿ ਪਾਇ ॥ This opportunity to bow at the Feet of the True Guru shall never come again. ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਕੀ ਗਣਤੈ ਘੁਸੀਐ ਦੁਖੇ ਦੁਖਿ ਵਿਹਾਇ ॥ If they miss out on being counted by the True Guru, they shall pass their lives in pain and misery. ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਨਿਰਵੈਰੁ ਹੈ ਆਪੇ ਲਏ ਜਿਸੁ ਲਾਇ ॥ The True Guru, the Primal Being, has no hatred or vengeance; He unites with Himself those with whom He is pleased. ਨਾਨਕ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਜਿਨਾ ਵੇਖਾਲਿਓਨੁ ਤਿਨਾ ਦਰਗਹ ਲਏ ਛਡਾਇ ॥੧॥ O Nanak, those who behold the Blessed Vision of His Darshan, are emancipated in the Court of the Lord. ||1|| Ang 314

You can also listen to her on youtube, but as far as downloading, I don't know

To add to the above: 1-The Four Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz 2-Empowering Your Soul Through Meditation by Rajinder Singh 3-http://www.sikhsangat.com/index.php?showtopic=29396&hl=thoughts

As Babbar Shere paji suggested, one Pauri at a time makes it easier. I also memorize one line of a pauri at a time, once i know it well, i learn the next, and so on until the pauri is memorize then i moce on the next pauri.

Because they are rich, that makes it acceptable? And if the people were poor it wouldn't be acceptable, right? Isn't stealing stealing? How many actually donate the amount they save from stealing to charity? More importantly, how's karma playing in that? Whatever you do, it comes back to you...

I agree with ur point alot like what if the parents can't afford that much theres alot of this going o in india today :s Unfortunately it's not just happening in India but in the west as well, dowries are still expected by many (can i say most?) punjabi families. I see most families in my surroundings that have girls intend on giving dowries because they have too (so they say) otherwise i have heard that their daughter could be mistreated, there is no guarantee of their well-being otherwise. :D Someone ask me if i intended to marry my daughter indian style or north american style. To which i replied indian, and the person told me: better start saving for that dowry!! :D Maybe is the dowry was paid from the men's side as Heera paji said it was before, then the abortion of girls would not be as bad a problem? Maybe the opposite would happen

For myself, the best way to avoid end of semester stress, was to start early, as early as the first week. I used to do my readings on time and take notes as I read. 2 weeks before an exam i would then review my notes At least once a day, and trying to do it 2 times. If anything didn't make sense or i didn't undrestand something, i would go back to the textbook. After a week or so of reviewing, i would make notes of my notes. I would review those a couple of times (usually 2/day) until the night before the exam. By that time, i usually knew everything very well. So that last night, i would then concentrate on whatever i felt not as comfortable and then I would make a one page note of my notes, just key words that would remind me of the subject. The last of review of the night was only that one page, so was the early morning before the exam. That work for me for years, however everyone is different. You need to find what works for you. For myself stress was usually caused because i wasn't ready enough for an exam. But when i was really prepared i felt much more at ease, although i still had butterflies in the stomach

here's a link on the daastar http://www.sikhwomen.com/turban/significance.htm http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:HP154...t=clnk&cd=3 http://www.sikhnet.com/s/TurbanHeritage http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dastaar-...turban/27580239 http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Turban PS: Let us know how the quiz goes :s

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/stor...0110?hub=Canada MP touring India calls for probe after kids beaten Updated Thu. Jan. 10 2008 9:19 AM ET CTV.ca News Staff Local media in India are reporting that two young children were beaten by police after stealing a purse from a staff member of visiting Canadian Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla. Dhalla, who is on a tour speaking at various conferences in the region, is condemning the alleged beatings. The MP for Brampton-Springdale told CTV's Canada AM that she was at an event Monday when one of her aides realized that her purse had been stolen. "We also realized at the same time that these two young children that also had been at the event were also missing," Dhalla said Thursday. She said an announcement was made on stage and police ran after the children. "They recovered the purse and we proceeded with carrying on the event inside," said Dhalla. "It was ironic because in my speech following the incident I asked all of the attendees to forgive the children for their mistake and highlighted the importance of reaching out to these children and looking at the issue of poverty in the community." Dhalla said she did not see the children being punished. The suspects are reportedly brother and sister, ages 11 and 9, reports the Toronto Star. Photos being shown by local media show the boy being dragged and beaten. The girl is also shown begging for mercy. "I learned of the fact that these children had been physically restrained a day following the incident," Dhalla told Canada AM. "I immediately contacted the commissioner of police for Punjab to condemn the violence and to condemn the way these children have been treated." Dhalla said she has asked the commissioner to launch an investigation and one is already underway.

happy birthday phenji !!!! :HP:

Here's 2 more links: http://sikhiwiki.com/index.php/Uncut_Hair http://sikhiwiki.com/index.php/Human_Hair

http://www.sikh.net/sikhism/W/Hair1.htm

Thank you!!! :awesome