To Vermont this weekend. A and I are taking the first trip without the "noodle" as my friend K calls my daughter. I am ecstatic and excited (probably more at the though of sleeping 2 whole nights without any interruptions for pacifier retrieval)! And I am nervous in the same time. Luckily my mom will be taking care of her!
I think one of the challenges once you have kids is to plan and have time alone as adults with your partner. So much of our time is now spent with our daughter that even when we are alone we tend to talk about her.
Will let you know impressions when we come back.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Brrr!
Have you noticed how cold it got? I did not wanted to get out of bed today in the morning.
I took my winter jacket out of the closet today, and I am wearing furry boots, and a scarf. I should have taken out my gloves as well.
I love the holidays, but hate the cold weather.I am getting more and more used to it (can you really do that?), but I still remember my first year in Boston after we got married. I cried every single day for 3 months straight, from being so cold all the time. My ideal weather would be a perpetual 70 degrees (not too hot and not too cold, just perfect!) and it would only snow for Christmas!
How are you dealing with the cold?
I took my winter jacket out of the closet today, and I am wearing furry boots, and a scarf. I should have taken out my gloves as well.
I love the holidays, but hate the cold weather.I am getting more and more used to it (can you really do that?), but I still remember my first year in Boston after we got married. I cried every single day for 3 months straight, from being so cold all the time. My ideal weather would be a perpetual 70 degrees (not too hot and not too cold, just perfect!) and it would only snow for Christmas!
How are you dealing with the cold?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Another meal for a steal
I know, I already skipped a week in writing about my new culinary experiences, and I guess I have no other excuse but being beyond exhausted.
But here is what I tried this week on Monday and it was yummy and cheap to make.
Peanut butter LoMein noodles (makes enough for 4 servings)
3 - 4 palm size pieces of lean pork or beef cut in thin slices (if you freeze the meat for 5 minutes it makes it easier to cut it thin)
1 big carrot, julienned (cut in thin strips)
half a green or red pepper julienned
4 scallions julienned
1 can of mushrooms
1 cup of peanut butter (we liked the smooth one, but if you like some crunch to your food, by all means use the crunchy peanut butter)
1 box of whole wheat pasta (cooked and drained)
Cook the meat in a little bit of olive oil. Add the carrots, pepper and scallions and let them cook for a minute (we like a bit of crunch to our veggies so I don't let them go too far). Add the mushrooms, the peanut butter and a cup of water (the one you cooked the pasta in). Let simmer for a few minutes. Add pasta and stir well to coat all noodles with the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
I liked it because it was quick, inexpensive and it tasted yummy. I get in the mood for some "Asian" inspired foods often and this one hit the spot!
But here is what I tried this week on Monday and it was yummy and cheap to make.
Peanut butter LoMein noodles (makes enough for 4 servings)
3 - 4 palm size pieces of lean pork or beef cut in thin slices (if you freeze the meat for 5 minutes it makes it easier to cut it thin)
1 big carrot, julienned (cut in thin strips)
half a green or red pepper julienned
4 scallions julienned
1 can of mushrooms
1 cup of peanut butter (we liked the smooth one, but if you like some crunch to your food, by all means use the crunchy peanut butter)
1 box of whole wheat pasta (cooked and drained)
Cook the meat in a little bit of olive oil. Add the carrots, pepper and scallions and let them cook for a minute (we like a bit of crunch to our veggies so I don't let them go too far). Add the mushrooms, the peanut butter and a cup of water (the one you cooked the pasta in). Let simmer for a few minutes. Add pasta and stir well to coat all noodles with the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
I liked it because it was quick, inexpensive and it tasted yummy. I get in the mood for some "Asian" inspired foods often and this one hit the spot!
Monday, November 10, 2008
My new kick!
Maybe this is old news for you, but I have recently discovered "iron ons tranfers"/ For someone who can't saw a straight line if life would depend on it, iron on tranfers are such a kick! I was always proud of my abilities of creating nice looking jewelry (yup, here some patting on my back!), but was always bumped out that I can't make anything nice for all the babies that are coming up (it seams like our whole family and friends are getting pregnant in the same time). The other day I was browsing Joanne's for some fleece material (I am trying my hand at some blankets for my very pregnant sister in law) and saw the cute iron on tranfers for babies.
So I purchased a bunch along with some white onesies and made some. I am so proud of my handy work that I will take some pics tomorrow and even attempt to post them here! Let me know what you think!
So I purchased a bunch along with some white onesies and made some. I am so proud of my handy work that I will take some pics tomorrow and even attempt to post them here! Let me know what you think!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Something new each week!
Last night I have finally decided to clean my recipes drawer in the kitchen. I always cut things from magazine, print out from the Internet... but never get to try them and decide if they should be on my repertoire cycle or not.
Last night I was determined to try something new for dinner. And I found this new thing that Rachel Ray does on her show called "meals for a steal". Since our grocery bill is my new pet peeve, I am always on the look out for healthy, cheaper meals ideas. And this one is a winner and a keeper. It took less than 30 minutes to make and it was delicious. This is my slightly modified version of it, but if you want to make it just like RR you can find by going on the web of her day time show "The Rachel Ray show".
Chicken, chickpeas, curry bowls
Brown 1 lbs of ground chicken (I used turkey since that's what I had in my fridge).
Add 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced and let cook for 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of curry powder and let simmer for 1 minute
Drain 1 can of chickpeas and add to the meat.
Add 1 can drained diced tomatoes
Add 1 cup of plain yogurt (I did not use any since I had none, but honestly I can see how the yogurt would compliment this dish), salt and pepper to taste (note: curry powder might be a little spicy, so if you don't do spicy foods, skip the pepper)
Let everything simmer for couple of minutes and then add some chopped parsley (or cilantro if you prefer, I hate it so I replaced it!)
Boil some white or brown rice and serve the meat mixture on top of the rice. I used the boil in the bag brown rice and it was delicious!
As I try more and more recipes each week, I will try to post them here. Some healthy, cheap meal ideas never hurt anyone, right?
Last night I was determined to try something new for dinner. And I found this new thing that Rachel Ray does on her show called "meals for a steal". Since our grocery bill is my new pet peeve, I am always on the look out for healthy, cheaper meals ideas. And this one is a winner and a keeper. It took less than 30 minutes to make and it was delicious. This is my slightly modified version of it, but if you want to make it just like RR you can find by going on the web of her day time show "The Rachel Ray show".
Chicken, chickpeas, curry bowls
Brown 1 lbs of ground chicken (I used turkey since that's what I had in my fridge).
Add 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced and let cook for 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of curry powder and let simmer for 1 minute
Drain 1 can of chickpeas and add to the meat.
Add 1 can drained diced tomatoes
Add 1 cup of plain yogurt (I did not use any since I had none, but honestly I can see how the yogurt would compliment this dish), salt and pepper to taste (note: curry powder might be a little spicy, so if you don't do spicy foods, skip the pepper)
Let everything simmer for couple of minutes and then add some chopped parsley (or cilantro if you prefer, I hate it so I replaced it!)
Boil some white or brown rice and serve the meat mixture on top of the rice. I used the boil in the bag brown rice and it was delicious!
As I try more and more recipes each week, I will try to post them here. Some healthy, cheap meal ideas never hurt anyone, right?
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