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
