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Finding joy in every day life

Hello, I am Dina, a mom, a wife and a person who loves life. This blog is my virtual jar of notes on what brings me joy in day to day life. It includes time with kids, time without kids, food recipes and much more.

 Cabbage Stew and Cabbage Pies
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Cabbage Stew and Cabbage Pies

I want to share with you two meals I make from cabbage. Both easy and delicious. I usually buy one cabbage, slice a piece of it off for the cabbage pies stuffing and then make the cabbage and pork stew with the rest. Cabbage pies are brilliant to make with toddlers and kids. Cabbage stew is so delicious that will keep even fuzzy eater happy.

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“Plov” - Perfect Meal for Toddlers and Families
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“Plov” - Perfect Meal for Toddlers and Families

Winter, lockdown, and rainy (or snowy!) days are calling for some comfort food. Since all of us are home (and we like to eat!), my husband and I try to cook meals in large quantities and store them for a few days. “Plov” or “Pilaf” is ideal for that. My daughter loves loves loves the Plov. She never failed to enjoy it from the first time she tried. It’s one of the very few meals she didn’t get tired of and always gets excited seeing it on her plate. This is also a very easy meal to make!

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