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Born a mid western girl but an ocean girl at heart! My soul belongs to the sea....I am obsessed with the color TURQUOISE and all things beachy. I love nature, the outdoors, dogs,cooking,wine,art backpacking, cycling and reading. I also have a passion for photography and I absolutely love photographing the beach that is where my soul is happiest.! I hope you enjoy following me and my adventures so welcome to my blog, I hope you are inspired. HAPPY BLOGGING !

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Mung bean noodle stir fry & Spring wardrobe



Hello and happy Sunday to you! So spring is right around the corner and I don't know about you but I am tired of all the frumpy sweaters and boots! I am ready for all the cute dresses and accessories. How adorable are these dresses, and they are all in my favorite color TURQUOISE! they make me think of warm beachy days. I am dreaming of warm beachy days spent collecting sea glass and drift wood. I can't wait for the first warm spring day when the sky is vibrant blue, can't wait to take that photograph.



And how cute is this belt! I came across this while shopping online, I found it on etsyit's a snap belt and they cool thing is you chose the belt (which they come in various colors) and then you chose your buckle!They are interchangeable. I love them, so fun!found a super cute turquoise one with sweet little birds I have to have that one too! So what little accessories will you be incorporating into your spring wardrobe?


So now that spring is on the way I am thinking of all the light and tasty simple dishes I want to make. 

Mung bean noodles with tofu, shrimp and veggies 


What you will need...

One bag of mung noodles(which these noodles are hard to find) I get mine at my local health food store or use any noodle you like.

1 package of extra firm tofu
shrimp
veggies-
red peppers,mushrooms,broccoli,snap peas and
beansprouts
Cashews
sesame seeds

Prepare your noodles
dice tofu into cubes and saute in skillet until just firm

In a wok saute...
veggies and shrimp with teriyaki marinade 1tbs chili garlic sauce
teaspoon of honey
1-2 tsp of minced garlic

add in your tofu serve over noodles garnish with sesame seeds and cashews.

Serve with your favorite vino and enjoy~

What spring recipes will you be whipping up? 

Spring really is around the corner,a little birdie told me so... 

Tufted titmouse oh how I long to hear your spring time song
Peter Peter Peter! now that is music to my ears!