tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32821318011773384332024-03-18T08:54:24.797-10:00Photos by jalnajalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.comBlogger4393125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-78238467597061398402024-03-18T06:00:00.003-10:002024-03-18T08:53:53.600-10:00Brain Health<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a href="https://honoluluaunty.com/4-things-your-brain-needs/">Honolulu Aunty's recent blog post</a> talks about the four things that your brain needs to thrive. I thought it was so interesting. I watched it three times and took notes. </span><span>I know that my brain has slowed down and isn't as sharp as it used to be.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In short, your brain needs:</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>1. Clear vessels<br /></span><span>2. Omega 3 fats (for neuron tentacles to wrap around)<br /></span><span>3. Exercise<br /></span><span>4. Challenge</span></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">According to brain surgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial, the fourth and most important thing our brain needs is to be challenged. He says that thinking is the ultimate cultivator of the mind and prevents it from becoming dormant. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So now I'm gonna try playing my kalimba again. My eye/hand/brain coordination totally sucked at it even though I practiced and practiced. I eventually lost interest.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">But now my intention is not necessarily to get good at it but to challenge my brain trying. Well, we'll see how it goes anyway . . . </span></p>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53590242591/in/dateposted/" title="IMG_6672"><img alt="IMG_6672" height="800" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590242591_f40ab90990_c.jpg" width="600" /></a>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-69735154502998107872024-03-16T06:00:00.001-10:002024-03-16T06:00:00.240-10:00Corned Beef Hash Patties<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>I got an email from Foodland with a link to this recipe. C</span><span>orned beef hash patties somehow slipped off my what-to-make-for-dinner list, and I was happy for the reminder.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I like this version. It's simple and the addition of flour makes the patties easy to handle. I'll probably use this recipe from now on. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For "2 ounces" of green onion, I used 2 stalks, for "3 ounces" of flour I used 1/3 cup, and for "5 ounces" small potato I just used a small potato 😁. Also, I microwaved the potato for around 5 minutes, cooled it for a little bit and then skinned and diced it.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Mine came out to 11 small-ish patties.</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53588569968/in/dateposted/" title="IMG_6663"><img alt="IMG_6663" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53588569968_fb13913303_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<p> </p><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-5360-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before" data-recipe="5360" data-servings="7" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(35, 31, 32); color: #231f20; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; font-family: "Work Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 30px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 1.5rem; text-align: left;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: disc; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">can</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Libby's Corned Beef</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: disc; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Egg</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="2" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: disc; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ounces</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Green onion, sliced</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="3" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: disc; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ounces</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">All-purpose flour</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="4" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: disc; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">5</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">ounces</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Small potato, diced</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-5360-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal" data-recipe="5360" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(35, 31, 32); color: #231f20; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; font-family: "Work Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><h3 class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions" style="align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; margin: 1.2em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-transform: uppercase;">INSTRUCTIONS </h3><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-instructions" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 30px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 1.5rem; text-align: left;"><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Slice green onions and dice the potato.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-1" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Steam diced potatoes for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-2" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">In a medium sized bowl, combine corned beef, egg, all-purpose flour, green onion, and potatoes. Mix well until everything is incorporated.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-3" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Portion your mix into seven balls, about 3 ounces each.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-4" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Heat a large pan.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-5" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Place hash balls into the heated pan and press down to form the patty shape.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-6" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Sear for 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through.</span></div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-5360-step-0-7" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 30px; list-style-type: decimal; padding-bottom: 10px; position: relative; text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block;">Serve with your preferred egg.</span></div></li></ul></div></div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-73494954499288546292024-03-14T06:00:00.003-10:002024-03-14T06:00:00.283-10:00Where's Fred?<p><span style="font-size: medium;">There's a bully lizard in our yard that's taken over Fred's territory and has been chasing Fred away from the area where I feed him. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">So Fred doesn't come around as much as before, and he's skittish now.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Yesterday, Landon spotted Fred in a unique hiding place. 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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53571764147/in/dateposted/" title="IMG_6484"><img alt="IMG_6484" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53571764147_ac56699016_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-31764250284328752592024-03-10T06:00:00.006-10:002024-03-10T06:00:00.129-10:00Cy's Ceviche<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Cy made this for his wife. Looks really yummy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">He said: Tomato, jalapeños, red onions, cilantro, lemon and lime juice, shrimp and scallops, salt. Sprinkle seasoned salt and chili pepper on top for bonus. You can also add in some kind of white fish if you like.</span></p>
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jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-60892641717164114162024-03-08T06:00:00.003-10:002024-03-08T06:00:00.143-10:00Uni-like Tofu<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Leslie brought this back from Japan. It's Beyond Tofu's version of uni-like tofu. I've never eaten uni so I can't compare, but it was super ono to me. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks Les!</span></p>
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</div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-37655024293107158592024-03-06T06:00:00.001-10:002024-03-06T06:00:00.138-10:00Dd's Thai-Style Fish Cakes<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Didi made three different dishes with her fish cakes!!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="break-after: avoid; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">THAI-STYLE FISH CAKES<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 lb. white fish, ground<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 shrimp-21/25 size, peeled, deveined, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">¼ c. green onion, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">¼ c. cilantro stems and leaves, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">¼ c. string beans, chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 medium shishito peppers, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">½ medium carrot, peeled, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 Thai chile, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 large kaffir lime leaves, stemmed, finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 cloves garlic, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 TB patis<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 TB cornstarch<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp. green curry paste<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp. agave nectar<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 tsp. white pepper<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 egg, beaten<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Oil as needed, for frying<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Shape into desired size patties. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a skillet over medium heat </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">fry in oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Options: </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1) Drop by teaspoon-size balls into broth/dashi.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2) Wrap in plastic wrap. Shape into 1 ½-inch x 4-5-inch logs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Steam over boiling water 4-5 minutes. Slice for service. Serves 6-8</span></span></p><p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53519988013/in/photostream/" title="fishcake"><img alt="fishcake" height="800" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53519988013_a743bc4798_c.jpg" width="600" /></a> </p><div><div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53520141979/in/photostream/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="fishcake1"><img alt="fishcake1" height="800" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53520141979_f943b467fc_c.jpg" width="600" /></a>
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</div><div><br /></div></div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-89160151583978202852024-03-04T06:00:00.002-10:002024-03-04T08:41:41.865-10:00Lord Stow's Custard Tart<p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you're ever in the Dotonbori area of Osaka, make sure you stop by Lord Stow's Bakery to get some custard tarts. It's located on the left hand side of the beginning of Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Wendell liked it so much that we waited in line in the rain so that we could buy 16 pieces boxed in 4 separate boxes for him to bring back for his friends. I highly doubted that even one would make it back to Hawaii intact, but Wendell packed them really well and we hand carried it, and guess what . . . they all survived. </span></p>
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<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wl18UeA2FeU?si=dTedxbJE8mHBXDEU" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-31609109657306106952024-03-01T06:00:00.002-10:002024-03-01T06:00:00.139-10:00Omiyage Winnah<p><span style="font-size: medium;">C.C.A.!! You won!! Can you email me with your mailing address?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Congratulations!</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53548446354/in/photostream/" title="IMG_6428"><img alt="IMG_6428" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53548446354_c6f1e3dc0b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Click on the picture below to see a video of Wendell's least favorite thing about the trip . . . the crowd at Dotonbori.</span></div><div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53548118496/in/photostream/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street"><img alt="Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street" height="360" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/53548118496_6a3ae05582_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-44260080453279551302024-02-23T06:00:00.001-10:002024-02-23T06:00:00.135-10:00Omiyage<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Small-kine omiyage giveaway for you! Just leave a comment here or email me at JalnaA@aol.com and I'll enter your name into the drawing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I'll announce the winner in one week on 3/1/24. Good luck!</span></p>
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jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-23573679172503198492024-02-19T06:00:00.001-10:002024-02-19T06:00:00.129-10:00Mitch's Sushi<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Awhile back we went to Mitch's to celebrate Wendell's birthday. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I ordered the Cali roll, salmon skin roll and soup. The guys ordered all the other stuff. Was ono.</span></p>
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</div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-61620151344466838052024-02-17T06:00:00.004-10:002024-02-17T06:00:00.144-10:00Cy's Breakfast<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Oxtail soup from Asahi Grill. $22.</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53518932837/in/dateposted/" title="pork chop"><img alt="pork chop" height="800" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53518932837_e0b8727531_c.jpg" width="600" /></a><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">PAN-SEARED PORK CHOP<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 pork loin chops, fat trimmed<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1/3 c. flour, as needed<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rub:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp. kosher salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp. brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp. ginger powder<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">½ tsp. dry mustard<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a small mixing bowl combine rub ingredients. Sprinkle onto pork chops. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Add flour to remaining rub mixture. Dredge pork chops in mixture. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a skillet</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">over medium heat brown pork chops in oil. Turn pork chops as needed to</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">prevent over browning (you will need to do this several times, due to the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">addition of brown sugar in the rub….worth the trouble). </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serves 2-4.</span></span></p></div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-6342195602403687852024-02-13T06:00:00.001-10:002024-02-13T06:00:00.165-10:00Barrio Cafe <p><span style="font-size: medium;">After their sakura viewing excursion, Cleta and her family had lunch at Barrio Cafe in Wahiawa. I've never been there before. I think I would want to order all of what they got!</span></p>
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</div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-90237164952253260572024-02-11T06:00:00.009-10:002024-02-11T06:00:00.133-10:00Wahiawa Sakura<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Earlier this month Cleta and her family went on an excursion to view the sakura in Wahiawa.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks for sharing your photos, Cleta! So beautiful!</span></p>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53520141679/in/photostream/" title="Resized_Resized_20240203_112609"><img alt="Resized_Resized_20240203_112609" height="800" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53520141679_35def20d3e_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-80433677047744225792024-02-09T06:00:00.001-10:002024-02-09T06:00:00.162-10:00Dd's Thai Basil Beef<p><span style="font-size: medium;">This sure looks yummy, especially along with the Pad Thai noodles.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11889116@N02/53515600279/in/dateposted/" title="thai basil beef"><img alt="thai basil beef" height="800" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53515600279_e4b70f5373_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.546667px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 16.959999px;"><br /></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 15.546667px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 16.959999px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">THAI BASIL BEEF<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">12 oz. sukiyaki-style beef, very thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp. vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp. cornstarch<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 ½ tsp. chili paste<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 TB soy sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 ½ tsp. fish sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 ½ tsp. agave nectar<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 TB fresh lime juice<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 ½ tsp. + 1 ½ tsp. vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 large shallot, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2 kaffir lime leaves, stems removed, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1 ½ c. loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Garnish: fresh cilantro<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a medium mixing bowl combine beef with oil and cornstarch. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Mix well, allow to sit 15 minutes. In a small bowl combine chili </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, agave nectar and lime juice. Mix well </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">to combine; set aside. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a separate bowl combine garlic, bell pepper, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">shallot, chiles and lime leaves, set aside. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">In a large skillet or wok over </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">medium high heat warm half of oil until smoking. Add beef and sear </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">just until browned, about 1 minute. Remove; set aside. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Into wok, heat </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">remaining oil. Stir fry vegetable mixture stirring constantly. Stir fry until </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">vegetables have softened, about 1 minute. Return beef to skillet along </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">with reserved sauce mixture. Stir fry, stirring constantly until sauce has </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">reduced and mixture is slightly caramelized. Immediately add basil </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">tossing well to combine. Serve immediately. Garnish with cilantro.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Serves 3-4.</span></span></p></div>jalnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16136981767715115943noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3282131801177338433.post-65784867991687193072024-02-07T06:00:00.001-10:002024-02-07T06:00:00.139-10:00Ross Score<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I got this nifty drain hair unclogger thing from Ross yesterday. In fact, I got five 'cause gotta share with the siblings too, right? It was $2.99 for the 2-pack, plus senior discount.</span></p>
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