International Day of Peace on Sept 21
Hey curious friends, the weekend’s here,
Let’s celebrate peace with fun and cheer!
Try the Egg in Vinegar—watch how strength grows,
From soft and fragile, to strong as it shows.
Whip up a Cardamom-Rose Cheesecake delight,
Where New York meets India in every bite.
Then dive into a story, “World Chose Peace”—
A tale of hope that makes worries cease.
These three cool activities, simple and sweet,
Show how peace and strength can beautifully meet.
So, gather your tools, your smiles, and glee,
This weekend is for peace—come create with me!
Cardamom-Rose Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup melted butter
1 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp ground cardamom
Filling:
24 oz cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
3 eggs (or ¾ cup Greek yogurt for eggless)
1 tbsp rose water
½ tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Topping (optional):
Crushed dried rose petals, pistachios, rose syrup or Gulkand
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into a 9" springform pan.
3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool.
4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add sour cream, cardamom, rose water, vanilla, and salt.
6. Mix in eggs one at a time (or yogurt for eggless).
7. Pour filling over crust and tap to remove bubbles.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes until just set.
9. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour.
10. Chill in fridge for 4–6 hours or overnight.
11. Top with rose petals, pistachios, and syrup before serving.
Egg in Vinegar: Strength Through Vulnerability
Materials
• 1 raw egg (in shell)
• White vinegar (enough to cover the egg)
• A clear glass or jar
• Paper towel for cleanup
Instructions
1. Gently place the egg in the glass or jar.
2. Pour vinegar over the egg until it’s fully submerged.
3. Watch for bubbles forming on the shell (this is the vinegar reacting with calcium carbonate).
4. Let it sit for 24–48 hours, changing the vinegar if it becomes cloudy.
5. After 2 days, carefully remove the egg and rinse it gently with water.
6. Notice how the shell is gone, but the egg feels soft and bouncy!
Peace, Power & Pastries: A Weekend of Discovery
TINA KHATRI
TINA KHATRI
Hey curious friends, the weekend’s here,
Let’s celebrate peace with fun and cheer!
Try the Egg in Vinegar—watch how strength grows,
From soft and fragile, to strong as it shows.
Whip up a Cardamom-Rose Cheesecake delight,
Where New York meets India in every bite.
Then dive into a story, “World Chose Peace”—
A tale of hope that makes worries cease.
These three cool activities, simple and sweet,
Show how peace and strength can beautifully meet.
So, gather your tools, your smiles, and glee,
This weekend is for peace—come create with me!
Cardamom-Rose Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup melted butter
1 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp ground cardamom
Filling:
24 oz cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
3 eggs (or ¾ cup Greek yogurt for eggless)
1 tbsp rose water
½ tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Topping (optional):
Crushed dried rose petals, pistachios, rose syrup or Gulkand
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix crust ingredients and press into a 9" springform pan.
3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool.
4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add sour cream, cardamom, rose water, vanilla, and salt.
6. Mix in eggs one at a time (or yogurt for eggless).
7. Pour filling over crust and tap to remove bubbles.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes until just set.
9. Cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour.
10. Chill in fridge for 4–6 hours or overnight.
11. Top with rose petals, pistachios, and syrup before serving.
Egg in Vinegar: Strength Through Vulnerability
Materials
• 1 raw egg (in shell)
• White vinegar (enough to cover the egg)
• A clear glass or jar
• Paper towel for cleanup
Instructions
1. Gently place the egg in the glass or jar.
2. Pour vinegar over the egg until it’s fully submerged.
3. Watch for bubbles forming on the shell (this is the vinegar reacting with calcium carbonate).
4. Let it sit for 24–48 hours, changing the vinegar if it becomes cloudy.
5. After 2 days, carefully remove the egg and rinse it gently with water.
6. Notice how the shell is gone, but the egg feels soft and bouncy!
World chose peace
In (1)________, leaders from across India gathered in (2)________, not in a conference hall, but under a quiet (3)________ tree.
They brought no weapons — only (4)________, shared stories, and a promise to listen.
A child named (5)________ stood up and asked, “What if peace isn’t won, but (6)_______?”
Just then, a message arrived from (7)________, warning of a last-minute attempt to (8)________ the talks.
But hope returned when a (9)________ from (10)________ offered a simple solution that made everyone pause — and smile.
Answer Key
1. 2047, 2. Ahmedabad, 3. neem, 4. chai, 5. Meera, 6. shared, 7. Sri Lanka, 8. sabotage, 9. farmer, 10. Odisha
In (1)________, leaders from across India gathered in (2)________, not in a conference hall, but under a quiet (3)________ tree.
They brought no weapons — only (4)________, shared stories, and a promise to listen.
A child named (5)________ stood up and asked, “What if peace isn’t won, but (6)_______?”
Just then, a message arrived from (7)________, warning of a last-minute attempt to (8)________ the talks.
But hope returned when a (9)________ from (10)________ offered a simple solution that made everyone pause — and smile.
Answer Key
1. 2047, 2. Ahmedabad, 3. neem, 4. chai, 5. Meera, 6. shared, 7. Sri Lanka, 8. sabotage, 9. farmer, 10. Odisha