Hot and Sour, January 25

Okay, so I'm cheating again. I did not actually take this photo. I meant to, but I was so hungry and the soup smelled so good I ate it all up before I got the chance.

We are, at the moment, a family on a serious budget. There are a few treats we haven't given up quite yet. The first is our Sunday morning breakfast at Kip's. I'm sure that blog will be coming shortly. The second is a nice late night dinner with Mark of Chinese take out. We give the boys a kid friendly dinner of nuggets or hot dogs (don't worry Mom, they get veggies too! :P) and off to bed they go. Then Mark heads out to our favorite local Chinese/Polynesian joint for some take out.

Lately I have become obsessed with hot and sour soup. My love affair began when I realized how low calorie an item it was, which for someone trying to watch what they eat is a find indeed on a Chinese menu. Unlike most low calorie food, it is tasty, really tasty. Spicy and sweet, full of chunks of veggies, tofu and shredded pork. Add a little white rice (yes I'm the weirdo who orders steamed rice instead of fried...never liked the stuff) and I'm a happy camper. Such a nice treat after a busy day and on cold night. Mmmmmm...hot and sour soup.