all Thai-ed out ...

Today was actually a nice breezy day inspite of the hot sun beating down on us and right now im all Thai-ed out . tired out and about to crash - im just plain exhausted today & my feet is killing me .. i need a foot massage and i need it bad - alrighty enough whining ...

Today we go into the 5th day of the fasting month and staying true to my international menus' we made a little trip to Thailand :D.... Today would be my first attempt in making two Thai dishes from scratch -

Thai Green Curry(its a mixture of cilantro, scallions, green chillies, shrimp paste, cumin & tumeric powder,lemon grass all blended together then fried with onions and ginger - added to that is coconut milk,tamarind juice and fresh lime leaves)

Thai Beef Salad (lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and beef flanks with a very delicious dressing which includes mint & cilnatro leaves, lime among other things)

i must say i didnt disappoint anyone.. *smiles modestly*.. I had a ball making it - a part sure it would taste ok and another part of me a tad bit nervous ... We had Tom Yum soup too a deliciously spicy soup with veggies in it like shitake mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, onions, red chillies, cauliflower, silken tofu and some meat and chicken too .. i used a ready made paste for it but like always i modify it - add a little bit more of this and that so there is that kick in the soup and if someone has a bad cold - this is like the perfect soup for it - would clear it out pretty fast ... anyways, the from scratch recipes, I took it off the internet and did a bit of improvisation to suit the taste buds of my aunt and mom - adding more zing and heat to the dishes.

I feel like i have conquered the world hahahah cant really think of a better comparison .. Im just happy they enjoyed it - its really fun cooking for others and its especially satisfying that they enjoy it ..... Its either i enjoy it or im on a cooking frenzy again heck could be both ...heehee.. Something about having that short time to cook sorta gives you that rush .. knowing you have ro prepare something and make sure its good .. im sure some people who enjoy cooking could actually relate to this ... but anyways ..

For dessert we had vanilla & strawberry heaven ice cream a mixture of vanilla & strawberry ice cream with swirls of strawberry syrup ... the ice cream just slides down your throat - extra creamy extra rich....... *drools*...... my mom was extra happy she was like a little kid enjoying her ice cream .. She has had a surge in appetite this fasting month - craving for this and that ... i just laughed at her ..& she would just grin ... she is just adorable that way ....

Now is the daunting task of thinking of what to whip up for tomorrow - *sits n thinks ... hands on chin .. what to cook.. what to cook .,., what to cook ...*