Lamb Curry with Pumpkin and Buttery Saffron Rice

I've had a busy and exciting week. My friend Allison had her first baby late last week, a beautiful little girl who has been a blessing ever since her parents found out she was on her way into their lives. And while there really isn't quite a comparison to the magnitude of the first news, it's also been an exciting week because the San Francisco Giants are playing in the World Series! The company of baseball and friends have made life so blissful lately.  It's the simple pleasures that give life so much meaning.

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LASOON JHINGA

After all of the party food we've been pigging out on all through November and December, both my husband and I have been craving a simpler, lighter and fresher fare. The nice thing about following food blogs is that meals are almost effortlessly planned for you. It doesn't often occur to me to search for recipes anymore, I just read until I find an inspiring recipe, think about  whether I have the ingredients on hand, and see if I can accomplish the recipe by dinner.  I've learned so much about different cuisines and cooking techniques by using this approach, and with so many great recipes to try I typically do not repeat a recipe within a month.

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