Last night, in celebration number two of my sister’s birthday (which is continuing into part three, today), I offered to cook dinner for her. Her request was her favorite of one of my “classic” dishes – summer rolls. Making the rolls can be a bit of a process, especially when there are sides involved, but the hour I spent shredding and mixing actually relaxed me. The joy of cooking at its finest.
As the rolls are pretty light, I made us a couple sides. Just basic brown rice and some sesame vegetables, which included:
- tons of kale
- shitake and oyster mushrooms
- sesame oil
- minced fresh ginger
- minced fresh garlic
Sesame seeds would have been the perfect element for completion, but I never seem to have them on hand.
I think it’s fabulous that kale has become one of my sister’s favorite foods, all because I brought it into our apartment. I love having a healthy effect on people!
Topped with peanut sauce, which I made with hemp milk instead of vegetable broth – extra creamy and delicious:
Tonight we’re celebrating by dining with our parents at wd-50, following an afternoon of theater, street meandering, and possibly cocktail hour. It’s been far too long since we’ve had an excessive restaurant experience. Recap tomorrow!
What foods would you request on your birthday?
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Happy birthday to your sister!!
Happy bday to your sister :)
When I was younger I would always request blueberry cobbler for my birthday dessert. This year I think I requested kabocha or a breakfast food (pancakes or waffles) – I can’t remember now!
Looks delicious!
If I was at home, I’d request my mother’s chicken stuffing for my bday.
happy b-day to your sister! :D
wd-50! so cool…i have heard so many great things about that place! have a great time girl!
hmm i would request for my birthday in the past lobster hehe..when i was younger and pasta or veggie pizza but this year i asked for french macaroons a box to share with eliza and a friend so good!
but i am planning on having a real slice of carrot cake this year, but why wait till June, i am getting on that asap! hehe…birthdays are so fun!
xo
maya
happy Bday to your sister! I love that meal!!! So yummy and healthy! :)
I just need Kabocha to be happy in my birthday! :)
happy birthday to your sister :) october is the most popular month for birthdays, did you know that? :) october 5th is the #1 most common b-day…
love your eats, i must make a peanut sauce with hemp milk, such a great idea :)
and wd-50 i have heard a lot about that restaurant, sounds so good! have a great time lovie, and enjoy yourself!
hmmm what would i request for my bday? i think i would request a carrot cake cupcake from baby cakes, i wanted to do that this june on my birthday but didnt…but i had french macaroons which are equivalently delicious! but i havent had a cupcake in over probably 4 years…but as maya said why wait 9 months :) hehe
xo
Eliza
happy birthday sister :]
im so jealous that you are going to wd-50! that place seems so cool!
Well a Birthday cake would be mandatory, preferably fruit cake with marzipan and icing, that my Mum makes YUM!
You’re a great sister! :-)
I’d probably go for homemade whole-wheat pizza. LOVE hearty, grain-y, doughy pizza crust!
Happy Birthday to your sister:)
Oh, wow. I don’t know…anything with oatmeal and fruits, lol. Am a breakfast person through and through! But I can have that everyday:D