Asian Inspired

If you ask me where I would like to eat I almost always will say Thai food!! While we were in San Francisco we had the opportunity to try the Asian inspired E&O Trading Company. A good friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint. I had the mushroom stir fry and it was dynamite!  The veggies we crunchy and fresh. The sauce was rich, but not too salty. Everything has a little twist on it making the dishes new and interesting. 

The portions were ample and the service fantastic. Decor is very open with a Southeast Asian feel. Tables aren't crowded, so it isn't too loud. If you are looking for good food, nice ambiance and friendly atmosphere try E&O Trading Company in San Francisco.

"Best Thing I Ever Ate"

These delicious corn fritters were featured on Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" You can get them at E&O Trading Company in San Francisco, CA and I must say they are pretty tasty! 


 http://www.eotrading.com/

Amazed

 

Beautiful. 

Buon appetito!

I had a tasty meal at a place called Bella Vita Brick Oven Pizza and Italian Restaurant in NYC. It is a small place with enormous charm. 

I had the II Classico which had grilled chicken breast, sun-dried tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers for only $7.10. Add a glass of wine and you have yourself a pretty good meal.

"Bella Vita, which means "beutiful life" in Italian, gives New Yorkers a chance to taste a truly rustic, Naples-style pizza without leaving Manhattan. A descendent of several generations of Neapolitan pizziolli (pizza makers), Charles Toufos sought to carry on the tradition of his mother's Old World Italian Valvano family recipes by bringing them to the New World." -bellavitanyc.com

Skip the big chain restaurants and try some the food that is true to New York City, you will not regret it. Great wine and unbelievable Italian cuisine.  Check it out if you are in the area. 

Take me to NYC, I want to go back for more! Alla Salute!

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My favorite summer appetizer....spring rolls!

I love going to my favorite Thai restaurant, sipping on fresh made ginger ale & eating spring rolls with my mom. It's a great time to relax, have a fun conversation & taste some amazing flavors.

Thai Vegetable Spring Rolls

-1 carrot, peeled 
-1 green pepper
-1 red pepper
-1 cucumber
       ** All veggies should be cut into long matchsticks
-Romaine lettuce leaves
-6 ounces Asian rice vermicelli noodles
-Round rice sheets
-Sprigs Thai basil
-Mint

1. Chop all of the veggies & set aside.
2. Boil and drain noodles per package instructions. Cool under water. Set aside.
3.  One at a time, soak rice sheets into warm water to soften. Use a shallow dish. Lay a rice sheet on a towel covered work surface. Working quickly, place some noodles, vegetables, lettuce, & a few Thai basil and mint sprigs on the near side of the rice round. Roll mixture forward (in egg roll fashion) one turn then add additional vegetables.  Tuck ends inward and finish the roll.

Repeat steps 1-3 then serve with your favorite peanut dipping sauce.

Savor these little treats. They're fresh, light & delicious!

It's the simple things

It's one of those "I can't wait until lunchtime days." 

Quick snack to hold me over. Cracked Pepper & Olive Oil Triscuits with a slice of tomato and mozzarella cheese. 

Just delicious!