Posts by Bekah Banihashemi
The Brave Little Toaster Oven
I do not have an oven. Yep, believe it! I live on the island of Grenada, on the campus of St. George’s University Medical School, and we do not have an oven. You can imagine that it makes cooking a little difficult! But…we do have a TOASTER OVEN!! (And yes we packed it in our carry-on and brought it with us!! One of the best decisions we made for this move!)…
Read MoreContentment
Hebrews 13:14 “For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our city in heaven, which is yet to come.”
This last term, I caught myself thinking I just want to go home… I wish I was in California… I can’t wait until we go home! All of a sudden I stopped to think, besides family, what am I missing so much about California or “home”? Am I really going to be that much more content when we move back to the states? …
Read MoreTortilla Stack…A Delicious Crock Pot Recipe!
I have tried many new recipes since moving to Grenada, but I think the Tortilla Stack recipe has become one of our favorites! The process is a bit more time consuming than some throw-all-ingredients-into-crock-pot and turn it on to the correct heat and time recipes. However, it is so worth the extra time!!! It is like a Mexican lasagna, with stacked layers, that gives a delicious enchilada taste and a healthy option for dinner! Tortilla Stack is also a great recipe to use Bekah’s Whole Wheat Tortillas! Ok, let’s get to it!
Ingredients (Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Slow Cooker Tonight on myrecipes.com)
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Mason Jars
In the last few years, mason jars have gone from a functional jar used for canning and making homemade jam in or an item to create a more country western look to so much more!! Mason jars, or ball jars as they are also known as, have become the main supply in a variety of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) crafts, as well as a new popular drinking glass in homes and restaurants! They now can create even more of a vintage, retro unique look depending on how they are used!…
Read MoreCelebrating the Little Things
My husband and I LOVE to celebrate! Whether it is celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, the SF Giants beating the LA Dodgers or scoring a great grade on a test, celebrating another completed week of med school with a pancake breakfast or even celebrating 10 minute breaks from studying with playing a game of cards or catch; we have really learned this last year through medical school the importance of embracing each moment that we get together no matter how small. We take every chance we get to plan a memorable day trip, to make unforgettable memories or have a special ice cream sundae 🙂…
Read MoreGet Your Zumba On
Do you often get tired or bored by your usual workout routine? Do you feel like you are just going through the motions with your runs or weight lifting? Or do you feel like you never know what to do at the gym so you would just rather not go? If so, try something new! There are so many different classes and workout routines out there that can really help to motivate you to live a healthy lifestyle and get into the shape that you have been wanting! Because there is such a variety of styles of exercise classes or workout schedules, you are bound to find one that fits your health regime! However, there is a specific class that I would recommend to those of you who just haven’t found your exercise niche — ZUMBA!!! 😀…
Read MoreFeeling Inadequate
Do you feel inadequate or not good enough in your day-to-day life? So often, I feel like I am not adequate or not qualified to do things God may be calling me to do. I feel like I won’t be able to do something well enough or that someone else would do it better than me. My fear may deter me from following through and will usually result in missing out on an opportunity God had opened up for me. But if I step out in faith, I tend to find blessings that I never could have imagined.…
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