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Lentil & Pasta Recipe
I’ve been trying to eat more lentils, quinoa, and cous-cous, but I still find myself pulled toward pastas, breads, and pizzas.
Recently, I found a recipe that combines the best of both worlds!… Read MoreFusilli with Lentils, Feta, and Cilantro
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown or green (not red) lentils
- 2-3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 c. finely chopped onion
- 1/4 c. finely chopped carrot
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 c. broth
- 1 lb. shell pasta
- 1/2 lb. feta cheese
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
Directions:
- Sort and rinse lentils (I punch slits in an old yogurt container to make a strainer that is fine enough for lentils.)
- Place in a medium saucepan and
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Our Baby Is a…
Baby – Ultrasound – Intro from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on Vimeo
Baby – Ultrasound – Session from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on Vimeo
Baby – Hoss – Brother Announcement from Sara Matthew Hoss Hop-sing Clem on VimeoWe’re having a boy! We went for our first ultrasound (see the second video), and apparently our little Coconut has a “Texas-sized penis.” Um, okay…We were ecstatic to get our first glimpse inside my uterus. Honestly, I was expecting it to be a boy (for somewhat unscientific reasons). First, I didn’t have much morning sickness. Second, our baby’s heart usually registers on the lower end of the scale. And, third, … Read More
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Elimination Communication
I have to confess that I was hugely dismissive of the concept of “Elimination Communication” as a strategy when I first heard about it. In my mind, even occasional, accidental poops and pees around the house seemed pretty awful.… Read MoreI didn’t realize that you could keep your kids in diapers AND try to read their cues and actually train them to use a [baby] toilet as early as day one. Thank you, dear Amy, for being a constant source of inspiration!
I can’t wait to get my hands on these books (thanks to the good ol’ Houston Public Library!):