Potluck Recipes for Tanzanian Speaker & Supper Night

Join us this Saturday December 15th for the first in our series of "Speaker & Supper Nights", where we examine the peace and social justice issues of a part of the world through food and discussion with a knowledgeable spokesperson. This time: Tanzania, with Essau Pwelle, founder and director of the African Orphans Fund. Our vegetarian potluck supper, starting at six, will be based on the following simple Tanzanian recipes that Essau has provided. Bring the dish according to your last name with enough to feed about 2 people... or if you have experience with Tanzanian cuisine or wish to delve into the subject, surprise us! And stay after the meal for Essau's presentation on the current challenges facing Tanzania as a culture, country and a part of the African group of nations and global community.

Last Names A~G

coconut bean soup

saute: 1/4 cup onions, chopped finely

1/4 cup green peppers, chopped finely

1 tsp. curry powder

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, until golden;

add: 1/2 cup fresh tomato cut in 1/2-inch pieces

simmer for two minutes longer

add: 1 1/2 cups kidney beans (15-oz. can with liquid)

1 can light coconut milk

1 - 1 1/2 cup water

simmer gently for 10 minutes

add: 1/4 cup cooked rice

adjust seasonings to taste

serve with shredded coconut if desired

Last Names H~M

chickpea curry

saute: 1/2 cup onions, chopped finely

1/2 cup mixed belle pepper, diced

1/2 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

1 tsp. curry powder

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (or to taste)

in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, until golden

add: 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained

saute on high until chickpeas brown, but do not

overly soften

Last Names N~Z

braised kale + one tropical fruit

saute: 1/2 cup red onion, chopped finely

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. CRUSHED RED PEPPER

in 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, until golden

add: 1 Ib. shredded curly green kale

1/4 cup vegetable broth

saute lightly until kale begins to lose its crispness.

correct the seasoning to your taste.

add diced tomatoes if desired

fruits of tanzania

mango, papaya, banana, melon, guava, orange, coconut, pineapple

Special Thursday Documentary Film Night -- "Jesus Camp"

Join us this Thursday, December 6th with doors opening at 7 pm for our "extra" film showing of the month outside of our Third Thursday Documentary Nights. We will be delving into "Jesus Camp", the Academy Award® nominated documentary from filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady about the Evangelical Christian movement in America; specifically, an intensely "experiential" born-again revival summer camp for the children of Evangelical families. The film depicts without commentary the personal stories of several children who attend the camp in the same summer, the experiences of their fellow campers, and the overall impact or influence the camp and its parent movement have on their lives, the Evangelical community, and the potential ramifications to the greater body politic. After we view the film, we will explore the significant role religion plays in the field of peace and social justice activism, and create a dialog about religious tolerance, the nature of extremism, and where we are with these issues in America today.

As with all other Documentary Film Nights, there will be hot tea, water, fresh organic popcorn, and homemade vegan cookies! There is a sliding-scale donation of $5 -- 'sliding-scale' meaning that you give what you truly and mindfully can, even if that is only the honor of your participation in our dialog -- and we ask that you bring a non-perishable food donation to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank or Heart of the Valley animal shelter. We look forward to the discussion this night will bring, and to welcoming new friends, a spectrum of ideas, and open exchange on this important foundational issue.