This is in response to the comment I received on my last post:
“…I don’t know what Chana dal is…”

Thank you for the comment:

Chana dal is the pale yellow split chickpea lentils that you can see in the picture I posted. It is also called “Bengal Gram/Split”, “Bele” and “Kadala Paruppu” in various Indian languages. It has a sweet and nutty flavor; it is very tasty, robust, and versatile. It is also easy to cook. We soak the lentils then boil them with salt & turmeric before adding vegetables & other spices (garlic, cumin, curry leaves and heat popped mustard seeds). Channa lentils are very nutritious, easy to digest & are a great source of protein for vegetarians. It is also praised by diabetics for its incredibly low glycemic index. (The glycemic index measures the effect of foods on blood sugar levels). We have cooked this dish for many friends & family member, most everyone goes for a second helping. You can find chana dal at any Indian or health food store.

...And this is what we made with that big squash from the garden.

We use Chana Dal with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers & the squash. Throw in a little turmeric, salt, & cumin seeds. Toss in fried mustard seeds & curry leaves. Place on top of Basmati Rice & mmmm mmmmm good - Enjoy!

Veggie Garden: Our tomatoes are looking good this year despite our having to plant them later in the season due to a cool spring

We have a few that came back from last year - Here is a Cherry Tomato plant that decided it was going to be a Colorado perennial- We'll see about next year fella... The squash is looking good!

Beans are thriving...I planted from seed but wish I would of planted a little earlier, we would be chowing down by now...

Tried cucumbers in pots this year but I think I will plant them in the ground next year.

Mom picked out these little mounds of Shasta Daisies for our flower garden last year... Now they are not so little...
...and full of blooms.WOW!

Dubai

Here are some photos from Satish's visit to Dubai.

This is Jumeriah Beach.

Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula.

Dubai is a City built for Tourism with excellent Hotels, Resorts, Shopping and Sports facilities available throughout the year. Dubai is similar to Vegas in that it is a man made wonder built in the middle of a dessert.

...and the building keeps growing. Satish said it was difficult to take a picture without a crane in frame.

Behind Satish is the Burj Al Arab hotel. This unique sail shaped building stands on a man-made island some 280 metres offshore, linked to the mainland by a gently curving causeway. At 321 metres high, the hotel is taller than the Eiffel Tower and only 60 metres shorter than the Empire State Building, the world's tallest hotel building. The hotel is a landmark and icon on the Dubai skyline...Whoa!

Honey, next visit to Dubai - TAKE YOUR WIFE ALONG!

This is what mom does to my hair when I need a hair cut.

Pretty slick huh?

Our clematis puts on a brilliant show for us every year

right around the 4th of July.

Beautiful.
Mother Nature's Fire Works