Parents in the Wild

This collection of photos was sent to me in an email from Wendell's friend Ross. They're all so, so cute that I left every single one in. 

Although it's pretty clear that I didn't take these photos, I feel that I must state: I DIDN'T TAKE THESE PHOTOS.



















































































Early HAPPY FADDAH'S DAY TO ALL YOU FADDAHS!!!

My Fried Saimin

I made this fried saimin using Hamura Saimin noodles that my friend The-Other-Leslie brought back from Kauai. 



I boiled the saimin, ran it under water and set it aside.


I stir fried some eggs, lup cheong, string beans, green onion, and celery in a bit of oil, oyster sauce, shoyu and couple packs of powdered dashi. I also added about two spoonfuls of rayu chili oil.

Then I threw in the saimin noodles. It was not bad considering that I (the non-cook) made it.

Oroshi Ponzu

This Oroshi Ponzu is good stuff! I bought it at Marukai. Unfortunately, I don't remember how much I paid for it.



It is a citrus sauce with grated daikon in it.


Landon used it in this steak dish that he made. He just grilled the steak and added the ponzu, fried garlic chips, green onions and shibazuke tsukemono.

Crab

It's been ages since I've seen one of these crabs. It's called a seven-eleven crab. Landon went diving for tako after work yesterday at Makapuu and saw it in about five feet of water. 

Orijen Dog Treat

When Kona was under the weather and not eating well, an anonymous commenter recommended that I try Orijen dog treats.  

I got this bag for $14.50 from Amazon.


I chose the Original Treat which is made of chicken, turkey and flounder. There were more varieties to choose from including Angus beef, duck, lamb, and others.


They are made-in-Canada very light-weight, freeze-dried nuggets. Kona sniffed his first piece suspiciously . . . because that's just how he is . . . and after his initial taste test, wolfed down the next few pieces. 


Kona's appetite is back to normal, so I don't really need to buy him "special" treats, but he really likes this so I'll probably order more . . . maybe the Angus beef next time.  Thanks for the tip, Anon!