So, yesterday I went with my middle child on a field trip to a place called "Sky Zone Trampoline Park". I wasn't sure (at all!) what to expect, but it turned out be a really fun day (except for the long bus ride there and back!). I don't know how to describe the "park" exactly, except to say that everything is trampoline based! It was fun, and (total) I probably jumped on a trampoline for at least an hour - which is a lot for an old gal like me! : ) Ok, the jumping itself wasn't too bad, but I did need to take a lot bathroom breaks to make sure I didn't pee myself! Hahaha, seriously though, having kids (and vaginal births!) really makes things like jumping on a trampoline more like playing a game of Russian roulette! Whomp whomp. Anywhooooo, this recipe today is really tasty, and not difficult to put together. There's a new Thai/Japanese restaurant in Belleville that we've been to a few times, and it has opened my eyes to the many wonderful Thai (and Japanese) dishes I've never known about. I also tried sushi (well, I tried it once before, about 10 years ago and hated it!) and really loved it. So, all that to say I've been experimenting at home with different Thai flavours, and I was pleased as punch with this dish. The sauce is adapted from Stupid Easy Paleo's Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce, and the meatballs are just a few ingredients with nothing fancy. Well, unless you consider sesame seeds fancy? If you want to make your own Asian cuisine at home, just get yourself some sesame seeds! Just commit to it; they aren't terribly expensive and they are delightful and (in my opinion) essential in making Asian foods! All that said....you can omit the sesame seeds if you don't have any. But just get some. : ) Thai Meatballs with Sweet & Spicy Sauce Ingredients: For Meatballs:
For the Sweet & Spicy Sauce:
Method: For the meatballs:
For the sauce:
***If kids are eating this, and they don't like spicy food, just leave some of the meatballs out of the sauce. They still taste great on their own!*** So, really, a pretty strait forward recipe, but with really fantastic results! I like to eat this with a quick fry of shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, thinly sliced peppers and onions, and spiralized zucchini. I'll just top it with the meatballs, and spoon a little extra sauce on it. Anyway, on Monday on my health & fitness post I talked about dealing with stress. One of the things that had been causing me anxiety was a decision to cook at a camp this summer. Once I decided I would do it, I got started on menus. I like creating menus, but I've only had to do it for my family, and special menus for if guests are coming over. So, I'm putting it out there - what kind of food would you consider quintessentially "summer camp", and what foods would you think could work on a summer camp menu? I always lean towards healthy options, but I realize (and my husband keeps reminding me!) that the whole world, and most children, don't eat or believe in eating the way I do. So I need to balance healthy foods with camp foods, oh, and all on a budget too! This might be a challenge, but I am totally up for it! Input would be welcomed though!!! So please, if you've read all this way, give me some suggestions! Have a great weekend!
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Sandy
6/10/2016 09:39:21 am
Lots of fruit and veggies on the menu!!!!! The campers may not enjoy it but I know the staff will appreciate it. Anther favourite is chicken Caesar wraps, made with chicken nuggets/strips to simplify. Which camp are you cooking for? Sounds exciting and I'm sure your kids will have a blast.
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Amy-Lyn
6/11/2016 04:31:52 am
We're cooking for Pleasant Bay Camp here in the county. It's a beautiful spot, and I'm sure it'll be great....but I am feeling nervous about messing up!
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Ken Netzel
6/14/2016 07:06:15 am
Have porridge for those cool mornings . A big plate of beans and wieners and toast and if enough left over turn into a chili a couple days later . Water melon available all the time to keep them hydrated on hot days . .a soup and hot dogs . grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Amy-Lyn
6/15/2016 06:31:21 am
Great ideas Ken, especially watermelon! Thanks!
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JoAnne
6/15/2016 06:34:38 am
Made these for dinner last night and they were so good. My kids will try all sorts of foods, and they thought they were great. We're not Paleo, just gluten-free, so I served mine with rice (also steamed veggies). Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
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