We have this big national conference in New Orleans coming up next month. I really need to stop telling business associates that I went to college in Louisiana. They always ask about Mardi Gras and then I tell them I went five times. Inevitably they bring up the subject of earning beads. At this point I laughed and walked away. They don't need to know that we earned them the "right way." Back in the good ole days, before everyone had a camera phone or video camera up their sleeve. Good times, good times....

Alisa. 37. New Hampshire. Married for almost three years to this wonderful, funny, smart guy. Previously married. Went through in-vitro fertilization to have my five year old magical son Keegan. Stepmother to the charming Isabelle (6). Gushingly in love with our baby boy Harper(1). Policy Wonk and dreaded bureaucrat. Lover of fine cuisine, honeybees, truly romantic moments and the underdog.

Curried Beef Short Ribs
Note: I found this was more realistically four servings.
Finishing this dish with lime zest and juice brightens its rich flavors.
Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces ribs, 2/3 cup rice, and about 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce)
2 teaspoons canola oil
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Curried Beef Short Ribs
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With Each Goodbye, You Learn
Harper Stats
Happy Birthday Gorgeous!
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Kissiversary 2009
The Puzzle
Curried Beef Short Ribs
Black Bean-Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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Hey Alise!
Yeah Mardi Gras in New Orleans in pretty fun. This was pre kids of course, so much fun, lol
Bigger deeds for bigger beads...that's all I'm saying about it. (Especially since I believe I was there approximately 3 of the 5 times you were).
Husband and I had that same conversation on the beach Friday. I was telling him I *should* get a bikini after all the women I saw squooshed into them. Then we both laughed because of the camera phone phenomenon! LOL Not a chance I want to be on someone's blog under the "Don't Mo-Blg" LOL