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Indo-Thai Mixed Vegetable/Squash Red Curry with lentils and Pearl Couscous

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Indo-Thai Mixed Vegetable/Squash Red Curry with lentils and Pearl Couscous

You’ve heard it many times, read many experiences and you will hear it many more times.

When I stepped out into the cold chilly San Francisco airport as a new bride, I really had no clue what I was getting into….

I walked into a blank canvas in every sense.  A large apartment with not a chair to sit on.  No pots and pans, no spoons, I felt almost helpless. Really helpless and very thankful because for the name God, I could not make a decent coffee.  Eating out was the only option until I got really bored of it….

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PUMPKIN ON LENTIL AND COUSCOUS GALETTE

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It’s the season of Pumpkins.

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It’s very overwhelming when you move from a place where you are born, raised and have a big family to a place where you know no one.  The rules, the grocery store, the weather, food and getting adjusted to a different way of living poses a challenge. It can can get very lonely if you don’t have anyone to talk to, spend some time on the weekends. 

When I moved here, I was blessed with a great set of my hubby’s friends. They knew each other from early college days. Eventually, everyone got married in the group. Had kids almost at the same time. Growing up together and to see kids get along well, sure is nice thing. I don’t feel so lost anymore after a fun 17 years here.
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