Interesting Recipe

Ali and I both have some allergies that make eating a little more tricky. So I've taken some cooking classes from my doctor that have made things a lot easier and a little more fun. I took a kid's cooking class last week and there was this recipe that I REALLY liked.

So I tried it a few nights ago, and ruined it. It was like eating peanut butter on noodles. Not to appetizing. But I measured much better today and it was great. Well, maybe not great to some. If you really like Thai then you'll like this!

Sesame Noodles

8 oz noodles - Tinkyada noodles are the BEST! they are gluten/wheat free and don't taste like it at all, which means you're getting a much more nutrient rich food without even realizing it!

3 Tbsp tahini
1 Tbsp almond butter
1 tsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp brown rice vinegar
2 Tbsp Tamari/Shoyu - Soy contains wheat, so Tamari is a better substitute
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp Water

Cook noodles and mix it all up. I think next time I'll try it with a little green onion as a garnish. It's yummy!

The Ultimate Goal

Is to NOT look like this in 4 months!

NNNNOOOOOOOOOOO

This is my new favorite word. Actually it's Alison's new favorite word. It's the word that means everything apparently. Especially when she's just plain unhappy.

"Do you want a cookie?"
"No"
"Do you want a hug?"
"No"
"Do you want Dora?"
"No"
"Do you..."
"DORA DORA DORA" (which actually sounds like DOWA DOWA DOWA DOWA)

So then I get up to put Dora on and she freaks out because I've moved and we're back to the "no" game.

She's almost got it down to a science. The only inconsistent part is whether or not she naps before or after her meltdown. Sometimes it's when she's still sleepy from a deep nap, although right before it happens she seems very content. Other times it's more expected because she's obviously so tired that she looks like she's had a six pack too many.

Daddy's favorite new song is "I hate Dora. I hate Dora." She giggles every time he sings. Poor girl has no clue.