Asian Lettuce Wraps

@SunnyAnderson #ChineseNewYear  @FoodNetwork  Happy Chinese New Year!  It's officially the year of the Snake now.  This day calls for one of our quick go-to dishes - Asian Lettuce Wraps.  Compliments of Sunny Anderson, we have made this dish countless times, and it seemed like a perfect dish for today.

A quick combination of Ginger, garlic, hoisin, soy, scallions, peanuts, and ground beef served with some fresh and crisp lettuce this makes for a light and flavorful dinner.  Served along some chicken egg rolls, we are now in the new year spirit!  Thanks, Sunny, for this great recipe - one of our favorites when we are craving some Asian flare at home!

Vietnamese Lunch

@Spizecafe @visitRaleigh  A trip to Raleigh on Saturday means a new adventure in food!  We headed to Raleigh for the day for our second trip to the North Carolina Museum of History and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.  Yelp! lead us to one of the top rated restaurants in the downtown/capital neighborhood - Spize Cafe.  We both love Asian cuisine and this place, specializing in Vietnamese specialties, hit the spot!  The downtown spot has a casual, urban feel with walk-up service. 

A Shrimp Baguette Sandwich and Pork Tenderloin over Asian Noodle Salad made for a great lunch for the both of us.  As you can see from the photos below, the presentation is amazing and the flavor is just as stunning.  We will certainly be back the next time we are in the capital city. 

Shrimp Baguette Sandwich

Pork Tenderloin over Asian Noodle Salad