I was finally able to host my
Nasoya Wrappy Hour party this past Sunday. After a couple of date changes, we finally got our act together. Sort of. I had a hard time finding the wrappers at my area Publix. I considered changing the date again, but with the holiday parties approaching, I knew that I would not be able to reschedule for any time before 2011. I finally hit Winn Dixie at the suggestion of
@Nasoya on Twitter. This saved me a 45 minute drive to Whole Foods. Forget the fact that Winn Dixie only had TWO packages of egg roll wrappers available in stock. I snatched them up and made my way to the register with my handy dandy coupons. While waiting in line at the register, I notice the "use by date" on one package was Dec11. Um, no. One package would have to do. Fortunately, we were only a total of 6 including myself. I cant believe how much I got out of one package! I made 10 chicken empanadas. 6 spinach artichoke egg rolls, 12 mini dessert cups and made chips with the left overs! I had also made my famous cranberry & feta salad, so nobody would go away hungry.
Chicken Filling
Chicken Empanadas
There are a couple of things that I learned. Number one being that I can never get a job as an egg roll roller. My "egg rolls" looked nothing like your regular egg rolls! I also learned that I loved the presses that
Nasoya sent me! They are so easy to use! Since I can't be an "egg roll roller" maybe I can survive as an empanada maker!
One last lesson learned, is that I must remind my female guests that I would like to take
and post pictures. I must do this not only when I invite, but also several times before the event including the day of said event. That way they can be totally primped and made-up and allow me to take and post pictures! Geez! Even after a couple of sangrias, they were unwilling models.
We did have a great time and they enjoyed the food. Each of my guests left with a recipe pamphlet, an apron and coupons for free product and $ off. If it weren't for the party poopers, my photos would be more interesting. But whatever. We'll be getting together again in January, and I want to make the crab rangoons. There are wrapping instructions on the
Nasoya website. Maybe with a little practice my rolling skills will improve.
Getting ready to roll
Spinach Artichoke Filling
Spinach Artichoke Egg Roll, Chicken Empanada, Nutella & Whipped Cream Dessert Cup
I baked everything because I do not like frying inside the house. Plus it is healthier. Although everything toasted up quite nicely, I believe that the wrappers would have a nicer texture when fried. All in all, I really liked the wrappers. The price is great. I just wish that my Publix will actually carry them soon. I also really want to try the Nayonaise. I see a trip to Whole Foods in my future.
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