Reflection 3

Lets talk about lunch. How much time did you take off for lunch today? How much time of your lunch time did you actually spend preparing food or eating food. My guess is not very much. That you most spent time in line or waiting in a booth or standing in front of a microwave. Did you know that there is a direct correlation between how much time you spend preparing food and how healthy the food is you eat. Almost nothing you can buy in less than five minutes is a good for you as something you spend thirty minutes making.

Now I hear you. Who has thirty minutes to make lunch? Who has a miraculous chefs kitchen in their office? Probably no one you know - and that includes me. But do not be discouraged! Be creative. There are so many good things you can make in the morning and take to work with you. I'm going to share one of my favorites today. (and yes it was featured for my lunch today.) You need 15 to 30 mins to make. That's it and you will not find yourself in a vendors food line tomorrow.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls
5 Rice papers. 1 endive. 1 shallot. Teriyaki marinated pork(3oz). 2 shitaki mushrooms. Side: sliced tangerine and lime, Nuco Cham dipping sauce and Teriyaki sauce

The best thing about Summer Rolls are that you can really put what ever you want in them. It's quick, because the only cooking is the pork. And there's so little meat that it's in and out of the pan in under 5 minutes. Unless you have experience working with rice paper - I suggest trying this recipe out on a Saturday and NOT when you are shot on time. There is a bit of a learning curve for using rice paper if you didn't grow up with it. But like most things - you will get the hang of if you keep going and don't freak out when the very first one sticks together and them rips apart as you try to smooth it out. It's okay, there are like a hundred in a pack, just get a new one and try again. the end result is worth it!