Did you know "Annie" opened on Broadway today in 1977?

Last night, I headed over to Sami's apartment for a girls night with Leslie, Sara, Jen and Katie.  We had a little cooking lesson (in which we made some delish sticky rice and mangoes) and then ended the evening chatting and watching Glee.

This is my go-to dish for potlucks and everyone LOVES it.  It is super simple to make so I thought I'd just post it on here and spread the love.  :)

Sticky Rice and Mangoes

What You Need:

2 Cups Sticky Rice >>Find this at a Chinese/Thai store<< 

2 1/2 Cups Water

1 Can Coconut Milk >>Do not shake it.  You want the creamy part to separate. Oh!  And don't get organic, because it won't separate<<

1 Cup Sugar

1 Tablespoon Salt

Mangoes >>As many as your heart and stomach desire<<

Directions:

1.  Cook the rice.

  > If you're using a rice cooker: Put the rice in the cooker and cover with the water.  Close the lid and turn  on.  Most rice cookers shut off when its finished, if yours doesn't, you'll just have to check it occasionally.  It usually takes around 20 minutes.

  > If you're using a pot on the stove: Put the rice in the pot and cover with water.  Turn on high heat until a it reaches a rolling boil.  Be sure to stir it occasionally to keep the rice from burning to the bottom.  Once boiling, cover with a tight lid (if your lid doesn't fit well, I suggest covering the pot with a sheet of tin foil and then placing the lid on top), and simmer on the lowest heat until all of the water is gone and the rice is tender.  Add more water as necessary.  Usually takes around 20 minutes.

2.  Make the sauce.

  > Carefully open the coconut milk and spoon out the cream into a microwave-safe bowl.

  > Measure exactly 1 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of salt (the secret of making the perfect bowl of sticky rice is this combo.  If you get the ratio off, it will either be too sweet or too salty.  You've been warned.  :)).

  > Add the sugar and salt into the bowl and stir well.

  >Cover and heat in microwave for 1 minute.

  > Pour over sticky rice and gently mix in just enough to cover all of the rice.  Be careful not to mash the rice.

3.  Prepare the mangoes.

  > Peel the mangoes with a sharp knife.

  > Cut the mangoes into bite-sized bits.  (For those unfamiliar with mangoes, there is a pit in the middle, just so ya know)

4.  Devour.

**Cute moment**

Dissatisfied with my choices of books to read for story time today, Miss C took it upon herself to pick some out on her own.

"Hmm... I haven't read Irvine Welsh in awhile..." 

 "Or perhaps I should dabble a little in Fear and Trembling today?  I better choose quickly before Sarah pulls out that Boohoo Baby drivel."