Oriental Rice Bowl Supper

A few days ago,

I went to one of my favourite

specialty grocery stores

Vincenzos

to pick up a few things for the

weekend.

They were serving up a delicious

lunch - rice bowl.

I had to try it so I stood in line

and it was so worth the wait!

The hot rice and meat with

the crunchiness of the cold veggies was

a treat for the senses.

I watched how they assembled

this deliciousness and thought

I'd try it at home....

afterall there were some Thai seasoned

chicken breasts in the freezer,

waiting to be eaten!

There really isn't a recipe

but here are the ingredients:

Hot items:

Warm Rice - I used brown rice

Meat (can be pulled pork, pulled chicken,or beef

cooked and flavoured with Teriyaki or BBQ sauces)

I used chicken breast and Thai seasoning.

Sauted mushrooms

Cold crispy items:

Julienne shredded carrots, zucchini,

 and red peppers

chopped green onion, purple cauliflower,

and sliced radishes

Dressings (any or all of the following):

Sesame Oil - do not omit and use sparingly

Teriyaki Sauce

Hot Sauce (we used Franks)

Soy Sauce - Optional

Assembly:

Put a nice serving of warm rice in the

bottom of the bowl

Top the rice with the mushrooms,

crispy veggies and a scant splash of

sesame oil (a splash of soy sauce too if desired)

Add the meat and dress it

with Teriyaki Sauce and Hot Sauce

Garnish with the radishes,

green onions and a fried egg (optional).

Till next time ............... savour the tastes of the Orient!

"Coastal" Pad Thai

Yesterday was the day I finally went "to the coast" to get my hair cut!

I needed it soooo bad.

My hairdresser and friend, Joanne, has been cutting my hair

for over half my life (and you all know how long THAT is).

She moved to "the coast" of Lake Huron some years ago and I

followed her there.  It's about an hour and 30 minute drive

for me, but so worth it.

We always have a wonderful visit and I really like

what she does with my limp and fine head of hair.

In the summer months I try to go an hour early

and hang out at the beach for a bit.

We have many things in common these days as

her daughter is also getting married this fall.

Our conversations are uplifting and enjoyable - as we solve the world's  

and our personal problems :).

On the way home I sometimes stop to pick up a 

few groceries and for some reason have been

making a habit of picking up fresh bean sprouts

and then whipping up a batch of pad thai for

supper that evening.

It's becoming a tradition for my after hair cut meal.

I cheat a little though, by using A Taste of Thai sauce!

Just follow the directions on the package and add

a few more things that you like:

We like to add mushrooms, garlic, red peppers, etc.

Oops, forgot to sprinkle some peanuts on before taking the picture!

Thanks Joanne for another great hair cut and visit!  

Till next time...... hugs!