A Short Break

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Dear readers,

I will be traveling tonight so I won't be able to work on the blog. God willing I will be back on Monday.

Sincerely,

Amina/Tammy

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 23, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    May Allah SWT protect and keep you and your family safe during the trip. Ameen.

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  2. UnknownOctober 27, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Hope you made it back safe, looking forward to the next recipe!

    Salaam

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  3. AnonymousOctober 28, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    As-salaamu 'alaykum ukht Aminah..

    I really enjoy your blog and nice recipies.. My husband is somali too, so I've been able to give him some surprises =D
    But I have a suggestion.. Your picture slides make the blog alot slower.. I, personally,could do without them =)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 28, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Asalamu alaikum. Hope the trip was nice and relaxing and not too stressful. I was looking for some helib cardi (goat meat) recipes. My Somali husband and family eat it often but I don't see any listed. I would love to know how to cook a variety of dishes using goat. Any recipes on hand???

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