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

Upcoming Events for December 2007

Our first "Speaker & Supper Night"! Not one documentary, but two! December is a great time to get to know your new Peace and Social Justice Center -- come join in some or all of our events this upcoming month, and join in the dialog! All events are held at the Bozeman Yoga Center, across from Hastings at 1716 West Main Street, Suite 8A2.

Thursday December 6th - 7 pm - ** Bonus Documentary Film Night **
We will be holding a special showing of "Jesus Camp", the Academy Award-nominated documentary revealing the firsthand experiences of Evangelical Christian children at a pentecostal Summer camp, and depicting on a larger scale a glimpse into the movement of the Christian right. There will be a facilitated discussion after the film to explore how religious extremes affect both the wellbeing and individual rights of children, as well as the affect such extremes have on peace and social justice movements worldwide. As with all of our documentary film nights, there will be popcorn, tea, and homemade vegan cookies! $5 sliding-scale donation and a non-perishable item for the food bank gratefully requested.

Saturday December 15th - 6-9 pm - Speaker & Supper Night: Tanzania
Join us for this first in a monthly series, where we will gain knowledge of the peace and social justice issues of a specific country or region while also exploring its culture through the universal language of cuisine! This month, Essau Pwelle of Tanzania and Director of the African Orphans Fund will lead us through the challenges facing his homeland and share stories of the work he and others have done with the AOF, after we share a community potluck vegetarian supper of traditional Tanzanian dishes. Watch our blog for an upcoming post with the traditional yet simple Tanzanian recipes you can bring to share as we get to know this fascinating country, its culture, and what it's up against.

Thursday December 20th - 7 pm - "Third Thursday" Documentary Film Night
In part to celebrate this season of family, community and healing, we will be showing "The Story of the Weeping Camel". A nomadic Mongolian family, faced with the rare birth of a pure white camel calf and also the rejection of that calf by its mother, set out on a series of attempts and then quests to gently unite the mother and baby into the family they were intended to be. Aside from a heartwarming story, it is an excellent discussion point on the role that culture and tradition play in forming the medical model, and how we can strive to better facilitate health rather than conform to standard medical practice. Discussion to follow the film, and popcorn, tea, and homemade vegan cookies throughout. $5 sliding-scale donation and a non-perishable item for the food bank gratefully requested.