
Last weekend Cade and some friends ran the RAGNAR!!! WOOHOO!! Clearly it was a tad hot out. These girls were so good to make it through the heat.
This one wanted to make a little sign all by herself. As you can see, we are working on spelling. That will improve in Kindergarten next year.
The man was/is crazy. He ran all of the “very hard legs” and never walked. We finally saw him coming in and don’t worry, he’s sprinting! I definitely do not understand running. I’d much rather lift weights. Or eat cake. (Let’s be honest)
But moving right along, today is C’s first BIRTHDAY!!! I officially stopped nursing yesterday and so far so good. I can finally eat again!! A year of no dairy, nut products, bananas, rice, soy, chocolate, broccoli or beans was too much! Tonight we are celebrating her birthday and a dairy party where I’ll gorge on all the things I’ve been missing. WOOT WOOT!!! Can you believe it’s been a year? One year ago today I was in a hospital. CRAZY!
C is such a sweetheart. She says, Momma, Dadda, Uh-oh, dog, and doggy. She is OBSESSED with doggies. She is trying to be a better sleeper. She still wakes at 5:45, but I’m not nursing so hopefully she will get the hint that she needs to wait and cut this out! She’s not walking yet, but she is still in 3-6 month clothes so maybe she is still too little..
We love her and we are so very aware of how blessed we are that we could bring her into this world.
Ok, food time!

These are so crazy simple, but they are so delicious. The hoisin sauce is so yummy with that cool cucumber. It’s perfect for this hot, sweaty summer!
What is Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce usually used in Chinese cooking.
It is often used as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce.
It has a sweet, salty flavor.
Are Cucumbers Good For You?
Though cucumbers are usually thought of as a vegetable, they are actually a fruit.
Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss.
Hoisin Pork and Cucumber Pitas
Hoisin Pork and Cucumber Pitas
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Kosher salt
- 2 cucumbers, Kirby, thinly sliced
- 1 Cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, grated
- 4 pitas, halved
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cucumbers and jalapeño and let sit, tossing occasionally, for at least 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the pork, breaking up with a spoon until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the hoisin, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water.
- Fill the pita halves with the pork, tomatoes and cucumber salad.
Maria
Love the recipe, just finished having this for lunch. I was confused with the tomatoes too then I realized they are in the ingredients but not the instructions. I just added them later to the cucumbers, no problem. Thanks for the quick and very easy lunch.
Sweet Basil
Ahhhh, fixing it right now!
Anisa
Could substitute the pork for beef or chicken? I don’t eat pork but the recipe looks fab and would love to try it!
Thank you
Sweet Basil
Absolutely! We even use ground turkey sometimes!
rth72
Your recipe doesn’t call for them, but are those quartered grape tomatoes in the pictures? If so, do you recommend with or without?
I might be able to try this with my picky eaters. …wish me luck!
Sweet Basil
Thank you for catching that! We first made these years ago with jalapenos but now use tomatoes so our kids will enjoy them. I’ve corrected the recipe!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
Precious family!! And delicious looking pitas, yum!
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much!
Ashley
Tried the recipe and loved it. Linked back.
https://imnotquitemartha.blogspot.com/2011/07/pork-pitas-avocado-ranch-dip.html
Thanks!
Gourmified
Wowza! I can hardly believe how GORGEOUS you look after just having had a baby! Lucky! And welcome back Dairy! Whoop Whoop! You have such a cutie pie family!
Lark (SparkyLarky)
Loved this post. Congrats to your hubby, for the race!
How time flys?!
And then the sandwiches…AAHHHH!
Lark (SparkyLarky)
Loved this post. Congrats to your hubby, for the race!
How time flys?!
And then the sandwiches…AAHHHH!