I think plantains are hard to peel, especially when they're not ripe like this one. Peeling them like bananas doesn't work. I cut a slit all the way down the side and took off the peel in portions.
Then I sliced it diagonally. And fried the pieces in some oil. 
I was surprised that the plantain got softer as it cooked. I think fried plantains are best when they're crispy around the edges and really soft in the middle. I haven't mastered this yet, but these were still really delicious. Next time I think I'll make more than one.
Here is what I ate for dinner tonight. No plantains but still good!
My salad had fresh lettuce (from the farmer's market!), cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, mint, light tofu (just as good as regular, I thought), hoisin sauce, and ground peanuts. I'm definitely making this again! I ground the peanuts with the immersion blender which was probably not a good idea.... but it was fun! ha!
My salad had fresh lettuce (from the farmer's market!), cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, mint, light tofu (just as good as regular, I thought), hoisin sauce, and ground peanuts. I'm definitely making this again! I ground the peanuts with the immersion blender which was probably not a good idea.... but it was fun! ha!
Now he can kick!
I like to go with him, even on cold days. I read books and watch him play.
It's fun. :)
The Hudson River is really wide. I didn't get a good photo, but there are giant cliffs on the New Jersey side. It goes from natural and green to industrial and city-
I love going to New York City. I get excited every time. I also love Rafael and Mr. Cruz:
So sweet! It was a fun mini trip!
There was a long line, but I didn't mind because I needed lots of time to decide. There are so many good options!
I got Oreo Cake Batter and Strawberry Shortcake with chocolate sprinkles. I forgot to take a picture before I started eating, but here is my ice cream:
I was super good! I especially like the Oreo Cake Batter, I eat that every time I go there. The Strawberry Shortcake was really good too! Raf had a stawberry shake, but he helped me a little with mine. We also saw this cutie: 
Aw look at those legs and that tongue!
Parts of the Arboretum are forest, and other parts are like a park. It was unlike any place I've been. I really loved all of the trees. It was so peaceful.
I couldn't believe we were in Boston! (Notice the big black dog... there were wild animals! jk)
There were a few surprises, like seeing Flash!
We only saw one super hero, but we certainly saw a lot of people! Little did we know, it was the Lilac Festival! (I just noticed the girl in this photo has a cool t-shirt: Pho Life!)
Yikes bikes! Lucky for me, lots of people = lots of dogs! I was on golden retriever and golden doodle overload.
This is Wally. He let me pat him. He was so calm. Cute!
Of course, since this is Boston and he was wearing a Red Sox bandana, I quickly figured out his namesake.... Wally the Green Monster!
This is one of the cutest photos I've seen:
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMMY!!!!!! Here are some other flowers at the church in Copley Square (the one across 
:) Raf said "blue hyacinth," which Mom taught him.
...and that you're both this happy!
(Don't you love her ears in this photo?) 
So sweet. :)
They met another golden retriever. They liked each other.
Then they went for a swim. 
I started by making a puree of the tomato, onion, and garlic. This puree wasn't as weird as the 
Next I sauteed the 
Next I added chicken broth, celery, and lime juice and let it cook for 20 minutes.
I forgot to take a picture of it on my plate. I think I was hungry. :) I really liked how the red 
Raf, Nathan, and Sarah played 
An ocean breeze came along and it wasn't that hot anymore. Mom got really cold and made us put a lot of layers on her. She thought that was really funny:
I thought it was funny too. I LOVE the beach!!!!!
