Ready-made vs. Home-made

Today's dilemma.  I love these fresh spring rolls at Whole Foods so I thought I would check out the recipe to make them.  The recipe isn't that hard.  But is it worth my time, and all the ingredients I'll have to buy, to make them?  Or should I just go to the store, buy six for the family, and be done with it.  

Most people wouldn't even think of making them at home - when you can buy them at the store. But not me.  They're $5 each at Whole Foods.  Can I make six for less than $30?  I think so. And we'll get more than six rolls.  

So maybe I'll have Elli invite a few friends over and we'll have a spring roll party. 

(I just had visions of noodles and shredded carrot everywhere.  So maybe not.  We'll see.)

Recipe: Shrimp Lettuce Wraps and Spring Rolls

Cherry Tomatoes

I have some cherry tomatoes sitting on the counter that I need to use before they go bad.  They were on sale, buy one get the second free.  Don questioned why I wanted two bags - claiming they always go bad.  Which sometimes does happen.  So now I need to prove him wrong and find a recipe to use them.

I've been on a huge Sauvignon Blanc kick lately, and my very favorite Sauvignon Blanc is from Cakebread.  

They always have great recipes on their site. I found one that sounds easy to make, Broiled Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Olives.  Of course I will have to go to the store for shrimp and some great bread.  Looks like I'll have to make a stop at Whole Foods on the way home.

Recipe: Broiled Shrimp with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Olives