Food Is A Fantastic Start

My first food venture of the new year was a smashing success! Pictured here (clockwise from lower left): Spicy Braised Green Beans, Rice with Mango garnish, cabbage and fresh herb salad, Sichuan Eggplant, Sparkling Pomegranate Juice, Sweet and Sour Chicken.



Here's a better shot of the eggplant. The cabbage and fresh herb salad came about because I couldn't find rice wrappers to make Vietnamese spring rolls. I combined Chinese cabbage, cilantro, mint, shredded carrot, and lime with a peanut dressing I made.



I wonder why my close-ups are always blurry.



Sticky coconut rice with mango!



And then there were the caramel apples. This is after the first dipping. The bit that pooled on the bottom easily molded to the apple after being chilled.



Then there was the chocolate and nut dipping. Yum!



I can't get enough of them!



Yay!