The past few weeks I have been drinking lots of iced sweet tea and pairing it with a few different books that I have been meaning to read. Gosh, it’s been awhile since I’ve really enjoyed reading. I finished The Joy Luck Club and then moved on to The Help. Joy Luck Club was really sad but thought-provoking, and I absolutely loved everything about The Help. Now I am reading The Princess Bride – which I’ve heard is so good and maybe better than the movie? Although not sure how that’s possible?!
Besides my summertime sweet tea obsession, I have been only interested in all of the light and (non hot) foods in this heatwave. Veggie sushi is the best to make at home because it is such a good light lunch or dinner and utilizes just about any vegetable or fruit that you have on hand. I also love that I don’t have to worry about dealing with raw fish and questioning whether or not it actually is sushi grade or not. Not to mention – that stuff is expensive!
The key to good veggie sushi is to play with textures and to serve it with a good dipping sauce (i.e. spicy mayo and soy sauce). I love the crunch from the cucumber paired with the soft mango and avocado.
Rolling sushi can take some practice, but it is not too hard once you get the hang of it. I’ve provided a short video below on how I roll mine. It’s so much fun!!