Cy's Rigatoni Marinara Meatballs

My brother made this for his family's dinner the other night.  I was impressed at his recipe . . . totally my style of cooking.

Heat bottled sauce in pan.  

Add mushrooms, garlic and onions.

Add packaged meatballs.

Serve over cooked pasta with shredded cheese and ono-looking bread.

Pink Rose Aprium

 So sweet!!

From Palama Market.

Dell's Kitchen and Bakery

Me, my sister and my sister's grand-daughter went galavanting yesterday morning and we ended up at Dell's Kitchen and Bakery where I picked up dinner for the guys.

Hayashi Beef Rice ($14.50)

Tonkatsu Curry ($15.00)

Landon's verdict:  Tastes good, but the small portion size makes it not worth the price.

Geri's Fried Ginger Chicken

My sister Geri and her husband are recovering from Covid.  Yup, them too.  Their sense of taste is returning, so Geri's husband was craving this dish.

Looks so ono, yah!!

Cut 4 huge chicken thighs with skin into about 2 inch slices.  Sprinkle salt and pepper and set aside.

Slice green onion and ginger into slivers (about 3/4 cup each).

Coat chicken with flour and fry in oil.

Set into plating and top with ginger and green onions.

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil + 2 tablespoons sesame oil.  Pour over ginger and green onion, sizzling.

Sprinkle with shoyu.

Tada!!

On Da Desk

 I thought that these came out so pretty, so I made a whole bunch.

I found the stamp at the swap meet.  I think I paid $1.  I used white ink on black cardstock. 

POSITIVE!

My mom developed a scratchy throat and tested positive for COVID yesterday.   Her doctor prescribed Paxlovid.  Unfortunately, the pharmacy had a problem and wasn't able to fill the prescription.

According to my brother my mom had a restless night with bouts of coughing, coughing, coughing.  They gave her some NyQuil which quieted her a bit, and she was able to get some sleep.  Thanks Cy and Diem!!!   ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

This morning the pharmacy's problem was resolved, and I was able to pick up the Paxlovid.  

My brother texted us this afternoon and said that my mom was, according to her, "not 100%, but 100 times better than yesterday".  She said that the Paxlovid worked great.

What a relief!  

BTW, in case you're wondering . . . my mom is 88 years old and is fully vaccinated up to the second booster.

Tracing

This is for Chet who asked if tracing is allowed if you're not too good at drawing.  

I enjoy tracing.  It's easy, fun and stress free.

Here's a drawing done by Sam Yang.  So cute, yah.

I traced it into my sketchbook and painted with watercolor.  

BTW, my favorite sketchbooks of late are Made in Vietnam ones from Ross.  They have a smooth finish and take to light washes of watercolor well.  They're around $4.99.

Wendell's Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Wendell got this recipe from The Chunky Chef website.  It was winnah.

 

Ingredients

SALMON

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon filets
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 
• 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning

SAUCE

• 3 Tbsp butter
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 Tbsp water
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

• Pat salmon dry, then season with salt, pepper, paprika and blackening seasoning (if using). Set aside. Adjust oven rack to middle position, then preheat broiler.
• Add butter and oil to a large, oven-safe skillet over MED-HIGH heat. Once butter is melted, add garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha, honey and lemon juice and cook 30 seconds or so, until sauce is heated through.
• Add salmon, skin side down (if using salmon with skin), and cook 3 minutes. While salmon cooks, baste frequently with sauce from the pan by spooning it over the top of the salmon.
• Broil salmon for 5-6 minutes, basting with sauce once during the broil, until salmon is caramelized and cooked to desired doneness.
• Garnish with minced parsley if desired.

On Cleta's Desk

It's me!

Hawaii Stands with Ukraine - Fundraiser 07-03-2022

Hawaii Stands with Ukraine is having a fundraiser this Sunday at Magic Island.  

Ticket price is $25 to be donated directly to Ukraine.  Here is the info from Instagram:

Please join us for a unique opportunity!! 

What: Livestream with Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline, BBQ, music, art, and craft fundraiser.

Where: Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, Picnic Area #36(at tip of Magic Island near the ocean)

When: July 3, 2022, 10 am – 1 pm

Tickets: Please purchase tickets at Eventbrite and/or donate at the event. All funds raised will go directly to help our friends on the frontline in Ukraine! 

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zero-line-kokua-tickets-374982030347 

Your attendance at this special event will help to bring humanitarian aid and hope to soldiers on the Zero Line (frontline) in Ukraine. These defenders of Ukraine's Independence put their lives on the line every day to save Ukrainian men, women, children, and their country from invaders who are killing and destroying all that they hold dear...

This weekend as we celebrate American Independence, let's support those giving everything to hold on to Ukrainian Independence. 

Please bring a chair or comfortable seat for yourself and any guests. There will be music and tables with Ukrainian artwork, crafts, and jewelry for sale – with all proceeds going to the Zero Line men. There will also be a BBQ with a variety of foods and please note that these may include foods that have common allergens such as dairy, gluten, soy, nuts etc. We are not responsible for any food choices you may knowingly or unknowingly make. Please feel free to bring your own drinks and/or food.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Slava Ukraini! Heroyam Slava!