Ambitious Deliciousness – Dont Eat Lazy.

This dish was born out of sheer hunger, after a long day of working. Call me crazy, but if you invite me to an event, especially one going on for more than a couple of hours, the first thing that pops into my head is, will there be food? If not, can I get food before-hand? Or bring food?

When I’m hungry, I can’t focus on anything! I turn into a cranky monster, and needless to say, no fun to be around whatsoever. If you haven’t experienced this in person, consider yourself lucky!

Taking the time to focus on creating a delicious meal is, of course, preferred. However, there are times when your stomach won’t let you get away with not eating for another minute. Instead of going out to pick-up something to eat, I spend 8-10 minutes on making a super easy noodle dish.

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Pad Thai, as you know, is quite a popular dish when it comes to Thai food. The spices in this dish is a melodious combination of tartness, sweetness, and saltiness. I’ve always wondered what ingredients went into making a delicious plate of pan fried noodle goodness. Have you?

I recall going into a Thai restaurant with my friend S about 5 years ago. Like any other smart New Yorker, she looked up a Thai place in Manhattan. We ordered Pad Thai there and I distinctly remember being disgusted at our noodles! We both swear that the major ingredient was ketchup. Major fail!

Interestingly, when I asked her if she remembered the name of the place, she said it was Topaz. I was so surprised because they have such good noodle dishes now! I never would have imagined that a place could turn themselves around like that. It’s a good lesson in not banning a restaurant forever based on one experience.

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