Humongous Blueberries

 My brother bought these blueberries from Sam's Club recently.

Same Thing?

I sprinkle this furikake on top of my popcorn just before adding in the kakimochi.  It's my favorite snack of late.

I got the smaller bottle on the left from Times.  The larger container on the right is from Costco.  They both have the three-man pyramid logo next to the name "mishima" on them.  They both say "Nori Komi Furikake".  They seem to be the same thing except for one difference . . . 

The one on the left as proudly stated in big bold letters is a PRODUCT OF JAPAN, while the one on the right as seen in not so big letters is a Product of China. 

On Da Desk

Sometimes I end up erasing the whole page.  ☹️

Dd's Rainbow Drive Inn Shoyu Chicken

 

RAINBOW DRIVE INN’S SHOYU CHICKEN

 

2 ½ #s chicken thighs

1 slice ginger, smashed

¾ tsp. garlic, minced

½ c. soy sauce

¼ c + 2 TB sugar

1 TB + 1 ½ tsp. apple cider vinegar

1 TB + 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce

¼ tsp. black pepper

Optional: slurry: 3 TB flour + 3 TB water

Garnish: sliced green onion

 

In a medium saucepot cover chicken pieces with sauce ingredients.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 35-40 minutes. Stir flour slurry 

into sauce, stirring until thickened. Garnish with green onion. 

Serves 3-4.

Humongous Kobumaki

Wendell got these HAYUGE kobumaki from Kabuki in Waimalu Shopping Center.  They're $3.75 each and are only made on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The konbu has a nice texture.  I wish I knew what kind they used.  The meat is soft.  There's plenty of filling and it's very flavorful.  I liked it a lot!

Swap Meet Stuff

We've been trying to get to the swap meet early so that we can leave before it gets too hot.  Otherwise, the heat from above and reflected off the asphalt is just too brutal. 

This is The Cookie Guy.  We always look forward to seeing him.  He bakes peanut butter, almond and oatmeal cookies himself.  One bag is $4.  Wendell enjoys them so much that it kinda got me into baking them too.

This puzzle was $1.  I can only complete it if I cheat and follow the solution on YouTube. 

This was $6.

These masks were 10/$3.  I had the bright idea that I would decorate them with fabric paint.  That's as far as I got . . . "bright idea".

I enjoyed reading this book written and drawn by then 17-year-old Christine Mari Inzer.  She's so funny.  It was $1.

This was $8.  

I have a weakness for things that help keep me organized.  This was $5.  I already have one just like it, but the seller is a really nice guy, and I wanted to give him some business.  I'm sure I'll make good use of it.

These were $1 each from various sellers.

These started at $3 each but were reduced to $2 each to entice me to buy.  It worked.

Almond Cookies

This strange recipe is originally from Wendell's sister Lois from a long time ago.  I actually couldn't find my copy of the recipe.  Luckily, Geri saved hers, and she even had some lye water to give me too.

It's really easy putting all the ingredients together.  You just dump everything in. 

I got this Fred Flinstone wooden spoon from Ross.  It came in a 3-pack of different sizes. Gripping it is way easier on my fingers than regular wooden spoons. 

The lye water gives the cookies a crispy-ish texture . . . kinda light and airy . . . not real dense. The guys liked it a lot, especially Wendell.  Next time though, I'm gonna try using less sugar.  Maybe even half the amount . . . 1 cup instead of 2.

Daiso Condiment Hook

The innovators at Daiso always come up with some nifty gadgets.

So far it's been working great!

Liliha Drive Inn

Liliha Drive Inn is at the corner of Liliha and Vineyard.  Wendell picked up dinner from there the other day.  Everything was ono.  

Mixed Plate (Hamburger Steak, Teri Steak and choice of Beef Stew, Beef Curry or Chili - $13.35)

Mini Katsu Curry ($8.95)

Regular Lau Lau Plate (Two lau lau - $13.75)

Korean Cucumber

Palama Market had Korean cucumbers on sale for $1.39/pound, and since I'm still into making Quick Cucumber Kim Chee, I went to pick up some.  

It's supposed to be sweeter and less bitter than regular cucumbers, but I can't really tell the difference.  I did like the firmness and smaller seeds.

This is the batch that's going to my mom.  She likes it a lot.