Thai New Year

Tonight I hosted part of the Blessing Family Clan to a Thai New Year's dinner. The original inspiration for the meal was a craving for Pok Pok, an oh-so-tasty Thai restaurant in my hometown of Portland, OR. While I didn't aim to replicate Pok Pok's famed chicken wings, the food was pretty damn good (if I do say so myself). But the highlight of the evening was Dr. Blessing's wise life advice. His prescriptions for healthy living: protect the heart with healthy boundaries. My words, not his, but I'm sticking to them. With hoisin. Everything better with hoisin.

The Menu

Blood Orange Margaritas

Salad Rolls with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Pork Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Baby Back Ribs with Honey Glaze

Green Curried Shrimp with Red Peppers and Cucumber

Egg Fried Rice with Shitake Mushrooms

Braised Bok Choy and Red Cabbage

Green Papaya Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans

Treat bar with various Thai cookies, cakes and gummies

Make your own sundae:

Coconut, Tart and Acai Berry Frozen Yogurts

Toppings: sour worms, gummy bears, fruity pebbles, mochi, oreos, vanilla wafers, nerds, sprinkles, coconut, animal crackers and yogurt covered pretzels