Moroccan Fish Stew

serves 2, with left overs

• 2 -4 oz white fish filets, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks (sea bass, cod, halibut)
• 1-28 oz canned crushed Tomatoes
• 1 Tbl Cinnamon
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1/4 Cup Currants or golden raisins
• (salt & pepper to taste)

Optional:

• 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 1 Tbl mint, chopped
• 2 Tbl cilantro, chopped
• 2 Cups cooked couscous or brown rice

Simmer all ingredients, covered for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and add in optional ingredients at this time (off the heat). Serve over rice or cous cous.

(Kristin Hamzik)

I propose to abolish the use of the phrase “men are dogs.” This saying has long been used to describe cheating boyfriends, lying husbands and all around bad guys. But, I say, that this expression is offensive to our four legged friends. When have you ever caught your dog in bed with another owner? Has your pooch ever ignored your calls? Went out to the store, never to return? Of course not and that’s why we love them.

Our pets are loyal, cuddly and offer us unconditional love (unlike some of these so-called “men” we like to compare them with). A recent study even suggests that they are capable of reading our facial expressions and in turn can sense our emotions and act accordingly. That’s amazing! Especially considering the last time you were upset, arms crossed and brow furrowed, your Bf asked if you were alright and then took your word for it when you replied ”No, I’m fine.” So, it’s no wonder PoorLittleRichGirls have a special place in their hearts for these loyal companions.

For as long as animals have been domesticated (about 15,000 years), from Queen Victoria to Drew Barrymore to Martha Stewart, pets have been an important part of womens’ lives. Here at PLRG we too have a pet who holds a special place in our hearts. She is a Shih Tzu named Pepsi and she is the “unofficial mascot” of PoorLittleRichGirls. Pepsi is often present at our meetings, greeting us at the door as we arrive, keeping us entertained and maybe just a little distracted. She is technically Noelle’s baby, but we are all smitten with her and treat her as our own whenever we have the chance.

We know you all have Pepsi’s of your own out there, so this week we wanted to pay homage to our favorite domesticated friends. We’ve got the inside track on gourmet pet food, great dog walkers and even accessories for your goldfish. So, pull out your laptop, snuggle up with your pup and forget about that guy from last weekend who hasn’t called you back. He could never be as smart and easy to train as Fido anyway!

Lacey Brenly

Editor in Chief