Friday, July 31, 2009

A Little Steamer Banquet:)




Many many many years ago.. there was an asian market where I met the nicest young woman.. I bought new products for cooking from her..one day I went to the store and she was gone..I was happy to find out from another shopkeeper that she and her husband had opened their own store and I was given the location..

Many ingredients and quite a few baskets later..I was a loyal patron and she the sweetest of shopowners~ And honest!! So honest!


I had leftover chicken..I like that..takes the guessing out of the steaming:)

I chopped up my chicken.. w/ green onions.. julienned carrots.. slivered fresh baby bok choy..ginger ..garlic..sesame oil.. soya..

and placed the little mountains of tasty mix.. in my pre~bought dumpling wrappers from my now asian market~on top of some fresh bok choy in the steamers...

Used my daughters gift of chopsticks..and favorite dipping sauces:)



It was a divine little dinner..



With the sun finally peeking out amidst the daylily blooms~
I could eat this at least 3 times a week!


Tastes fresh.. and healthy!


Even the clean up is a breeze~



She closed her store last year..luckily I found another.. but after all those years it will take me time to feel the same ~Takes time to form bonds..I miss her cheerful spirit and tips and tricks.She also taught at the back of the store~ Limitless energy.A good role model for hard work~
Everytime I see my baskets I think of her! There I go again w/ things that remind me of people!


Next week? Shrimp maybe?

16 comments:

  1. another beatiful post from pics to sentiments, such a treat to know and see you~

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  2. I made the Hubs read your post for today...I told him he must get to know your blog because I am in Love with it...He agrees. We are off to a Jewelry show today...Pleasure and a little work, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  3. Ooh, Monique, I love little dumplings, too. What a great idea to use leftover proteins for the fillings.

    The photos are gorgeous, as always. I especially love the shot of the dumpling in the chopsticks. Beautiful!

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  4. I so enjoy reading your blog! I have a steamer but have never ventured past fish! I am going to have to break out away and try something new! Love your photos!

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  5. Oh, I too love dumplings and potstickers. May I suggest a teeny bit of either orange or lime zest in your dumpling mixture for a different taste treat?

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  6. Looks fabulous Nana! I love chinese dumplings. I have fond memories of dim sum in Toronto some years back. It was delicious!

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  7. Lovely dumplings..sweet story..
    I will pick one of those up next time I see one..
    Could I use the regular steamer I have..will there be a difference?

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  8. Such amazing pictures - yet again.
    You are very talented Monique!

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  9. Ce que tu veux pour la semaine prochaine ! Je suis heureuse d'être rentrée et de repasser prendre l'air qu'il fait chez toi ! C'est frais et plaisant. Ici, aujourd'hui, on étouffe !
    Allez, gros bisous, je poursuis mes lectures ...
    Hélène

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  10. Oh Monique, even your dumplings are pretty.

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  11. Your dumplings look very yummy too...!!

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  12. Oh, you made them perfectly! As chinese as they can get ;) I have these dumplings ever so often because you can never get sick of them! Simply beautiful, Nana :)

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  13. Beautiful. it seems that that is all I can say whenever I visit your blog. :)

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  14. How heartbreaking when a cherished fixture in life changes. :(

    These dumplings look wonderful, I would like to learn to make these.

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  15. I've been meaning to get a cute bamboo steamer basket like yours M, and I wonder what has taken me so long.

    Also, that delicious dumpling looks like it's about to jump off the screen and land in my mouth. Cool shot!

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  16. your blog is wonderfull!! e scusa per il mio inglese:DDD questi li faccio spesso anche io!:DDD

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