For your sweet tooth

Dessert anyone? Flan de Naranja (orange flavored Flan) is on Food Network's list of Classic Guatemalan Dishes. Check out the recipe, it sounds delicious:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/priscila-satcoff/flan-de-naranja-orange-flavored-flan-recipe/index.html

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Entertainment in Spanish

Want to work on your Spanish while watching movies? About.com has compiled a list of the top Spanish Language U.S. movies on DVD. Included on the list is a film about Guatemalans called El Norte, about.com writes "This film, in both English and Spanish, tells the story of Guatemalans who leave oppression and poverty in their homeland only to find that life in the United States is far from ideal." To see the complete list click here:

http://spanish.about.com/library/reviews/aatp-video-us.htm

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Listen to this!

Do you love a certain type of Latin Music? Whether it's Salsa, Latin Jazz, Rock Alternativo, Dance, or Inspirado you can listen to it at Batanga, the free Latin music radio website. Every possible Latin music genre can be found there. You can even build your own Latin radio station on the website. It's free, fun, and right at your fingertips. Here's the link:

http://radio.batanga.com/en/radio

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Building Bridges

Why is it important to connect with our child's ethnic community? This was one of the topics recently discussed by a few moms from our group after reading the book A Euro-American on a Korean Tour at a Thai Restaurant in China. Chris Wintson, the author of the book, feels it is the most effective way to combat the racism our internationally adopted children will inevitably face. Here is an article she wrote on this subject:

http://www.informedadoptions.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=158&Itemid=31

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Book List for Guat Adoptees

A young boy dreams he is traveling through a jungle and arrives at ancient Mayan temple in the book Mario's Mayan Journey . In the story My Pig Amarillo a young Guatemalan and his grandfather search for his lost pet pig. These are just two books recommended by Informed Adoption Advocates. Their complete list with detailed descriptions can be found here:

http://www.informedadoptions.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=310&Itemid=66

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30 minute meals Guatemalan style

If you want to incorporate some Guatemalan food into your home but haven't had the time, check out this discussion on the Guatadopt forums. You will see several great suggestions for quick Guatemalan recipes:

http://guatadopt.com/discussions/index.php?topic=8246.0

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U.S. 1-0 over Guatemala

2 ejections, one stretcher, 5 stitches, 40 fouls. Let's just say last night's World Cup tourney match wasn't pretty. The U.S. ended up on top 1-0 over Guatemala. For all the gritty details click here:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=244622&cc=5901

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The Showdown!

Yesterday the Washington Post wrote an article about all the emotion behind tonight's World Cup qualifying game Guatemala vs. U.S.A. Today ESPN breaks the game plan down discussing formations, coaching, the athletics of Guatemala's Mario Rodriguez, the US teams skills (or lack there of) on the road, etc... To get the full analysis click here:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=564119&sec=us&root=us&cc=5901

To watch the match tune into ESPN2 at 10pm tonight.

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Can't Lose

Philadelphians and Guatemalans have something in common. We carry with us the heavy burden of losing sports teams. Relief may be on the way. Guatemala, a nation who loves soccer, has attempted to enter the World Cup tournament 12 times in the past 50 years and has never succeeded. This year may be different. Guatemala performed well in June's qualifying tournament.

Guatemala's shot at the World Cup tourney continues tomorrow night when they take on the heavily favored U.S. team at Estadio Mateo Flores. According to the Washington Post this match "will set the tone and, with victory, provide a jaded country (Guatemala) with renewed optimism." So Philadelphians with ties to Guatemala, tomorrow night is your night. For once we can't lose! It's either a victory for Guatemala or a victory for the U.S.A. To read the full article in the Washington Post click here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/08/18/ST2008081802730.html

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Speak Up!

As a member of a multi-racial family your desire for a tolerant society may be stronger than ever. The Southern Poverty Law Center has created an excellent resource people who want to be part of the solution, Tolerance.org . How to prepare, respond, and follow through when your co-workers makes racial slurs, your brother makes a racial joke, or your parents show bias are the types of situations discussed. Here's the link:

www.tolerance.org/speakup

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Feria del Barrio

Taller Puertorriqueno is a Philadelphia institution that celebrates the arts of Puerto Rico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. On September 7th they will host their 25th Annual Feria del Barrio (Neighborhood Fair). To learn more about this and other upcoming events go to their website:

www.tallerpr.org/A/Calendar-of-Events.aspx

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