American Stir-Fry (Low-Fat, Fun, Simple)

American stir-fry actually originated in Thailand somewhere around the 1960's for American soldiers. Normally it contains hot sauce, hot dogs, fried chicken, rice and possibly macaroni - but they all vary and just about anything can be considered that style of stir-fry nowadays. Its meant to provide a lot of dense, nutritional value that is easy to eat and it was used to provide a 'homey' feeling for the soldiers. It is still served in some restaurants, but its popularity varies.

Here is my version of a "breakfast" American stir-fry

American Stir-Fry Recipe:
1 Handful of Cooked Veggie Sausage
1 large Collard Green
1/4 package of Tofu
Cooked Brown Rice
Turmeric
Bell Peppers, Onions and Garlic
Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder

*Nutritional facts will be configurated later

If you wish, you can season it with soy sauce and a yummy, spicy garlic sauce instead or do as I did and pour a mix of the two and Louisiana hot sauce on it.

Thai Buddhist Temple Visit

A while ago my family (and a few amazing friends) and I visited a temple that had been donated to the area from Thailand where a few people do go to worship, but this one seems to be used more for aesthetics as there are very many Buddhist temples around the area. We went around the spring time and also got pictures of coffee plants, banana trees and other tropical things - but when we reached the other plants it was too cold for them to do much more than bud. They're all bound to be so beautiful, though, and once everything is set up for the right date we may visit it again.

Do you like to travel?

The picture above is one of my favorites as I love the lion statues that are placed all over the place. It is surrounded by bushes and was northwest to the temple.

This statue we spotted on our way out. Sadly, a few of them were extremely covered in thickets of brush, flowers and berries. These were also taken with a camera phone because I didn't think of bringing my PhotoSmart and I missed out on telling you guys about this amazing veggie burger! I was so dissapointed with that one. But hey, a little editing and they're a lot better, don't you think?

The front of the temple - real gold was used in some of this as well. Isn't it just gorgeous?

The ceiling - it was even more amazing than the picture could ever show, really.

 This is the other half of the ceiling.

I had a great time!

How To Make Spring Rolls Tutorial (Thai-Style)

(Clockwise) Red cabbage, garlic, tofu, red pepper, lime, peanuts

Lightly toast your minced peanuts and toss in the other ingredients with oil, vegan fish sauce and/or tamari.

Soak your rice paper for 10 seconds on each side, then lay on a plate.
  

Fill one side and tightly roll your spring roll, folding in the sides as you go.

Lightly coat in corn starch or rice flour and pan-fry.



Serve with dipping sauce, garnish and dust with lime salt (optional).

Enjoy!