So, I was proud of myself today. Not only did I cart 3 kids to the gym (mind you the youngest is 8 weeks so this in itself is a big deal) I then proceeded to go to the grocery store (with these same 3 children, in fact I can't tell you the last time I went grocery shopping alone) to get nothing in particular...not a good idea by the way...$$$$...but this time it turned out okay
As I'm discussing with my 5 year old on why we can't get a $3.00 Mango (Costco is cheaper) I remember hearing that it might snow tomorrow. SNOW TOMORROW as in APRIL 13th!! Anyway, my endorphins must have still been high after the gym because for once I let this thought pass without a "bahumbug" feeling. What my brain did grasp upon was "spring"... as in SPRINGROLLS
I had never made them before but good friends of ours had sent some over one night after bringing home our baby and they had been on my brain ever since. Love these things and after buying the ingredients realized that they weren't that difficult to make either. The best part I was that I substituted about everything in them except the rice noodles to what I had at home. Add the sweet chili sauce and it was a hit to even my kids. So much better homemade and so inexpensive!
I can't wait to make them this summer with all my own fresh veggies!
This is what I added to mine. (note: the direction's are on the back of the package)
rice noodles
carrots
yellow bell pepper
cilantro
cabbage
.....chopped peanuts and sweet chili sauce for dipping
Monday, April 12, 2010
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About Me
- Leslie Rae
- South Central, Alaska, United States
- Love, joy, procrastination, and frustration of a Urban Alaskan Gardener Cook and most importantly Mother of three.... It might not always be pretty but I wouldn't trade it for anything! Life long Alaskan who really does not enjoy the ever so long winters. However, I live for my summers. My body decides that when the light comes (and let me tell you we get a lot), sleep no more, have time to make up for. I enjoy cooking/baking/decorating but my passion is gardening. I always set out for things to be perfect but usually settle for a lot less because frankly I don't have the time or patience (3 children under the age of 5 need I say more...oh yeah...and a husband:) So to sum me up I'm an introverted, detail oriented, procrastinator that hates to be late for anything and rarey finishes a project. I love my family and friends and throughly enjoy being able to take care of my children and watch them grow everyday!
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These are my favorite!! I'll have to use your recipe :)
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