Passport DC

Saw this on the news this morning . . . http://www.culturaltourismdc.org/calendar2532/calendar_show.htm?doc_id=76354.
Sounds like fun for the whole family.

Time . . .

There just never seems to be enough hours in the day :(

Last year we grew some tomatoes, peppers, and herbs in our backyard. I think I want to try it again this year. Saw these plans for an Italian Garden in Better Homes and Gardens. They have lots of great vegetable garden plans. Now if only I have time to build a raised bed!

Time for a haircut . . .

I'm thinking of getting a new cut a la Katie Holmes, what do you think? Any suggestions?

DC Burger Joints . . .

If you’re looking for a burger joint in DC, there’s plenty to pick from.  Here’s my top 5: 

1. Five Guys (Best all around for flavor, toppings offered, and value.  Plus they have excellent fries.)
2. Ray's Hell Burger (Best for flavor and juiciness.  These burgers are huge!)
3. Big Buns (These are good burgers.  They offer a variety of sauces.)
4. Elevation Burger (Ate here once, they were good, but I’ve had better).
5. Good Stuff (Ate here once.  Decent burger, but thought it was over-hyped and expensive.)

Noah is 8 Months Old . . .

Noah turned 8 months old on Saturday. My baby boy is growing up so fast! He is a mobile monster!!! He hasn't quite mastered crawling yet, but he loves to go backwards and roll around to get where he wants to go. He also loves grabbing Mommy's glasses and putting whatever he can grab in his mouth! His favorite play things are his jumperoo from his Tita Aimee and his exersaucer from his Lola Lorna and Lolo Tom. Pictures to come soon.

Stir-Fry Chicken with Green Peppers

1 (8 oz.) can pineapple
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp. corn oil
6 green onions, chopped
1 med. pepper
3 servings of rice

Directions
Drain pineapple. Blend 1/3 cup with cornstarch and soy sauce. Add chicken. Marinate 30 minutes. Drain, reserving syrup marinade.
Heat wok. Add corn oil. Stir-fry chicken 3-4 minutes. Push chicken to one side. Stir-fry onions 1 minute. Add peppers. Stir-fry 1 more minute.
Mix chicken and add marinade and pineapple in wok. Cook 1 minute. Serve over rice.

My thoughts: Stir frys are SUPER quick and easy to make. The short list of ingredients also make it super inexpensive (sometimes I don't even add the onions). This is my go to recipe when I have some chicken breast around and don't have a lot of time to cook. I love the crispness of the peppers with the sweetness of the pineapples. The marinade is awesome.