Kushi Katsu Sunday

Sunday, October 22

I woke up early and it didn't seem like J would get up soon. So I made breakfast for myself. Well, nothing fancy but I enjoyed a quiet morning.

Breakfast

Nasu Tsukemono (Pickled Eggplant), Miso Soup, Rice - It could be perfect if we had an egg.

Dinner

Kushi Katsu (Breaded Deep Fried Meals): Onion, Shrimp, Cod, Renkon(Lotus Root) - When all food was ready to be deep-fried, I realized that I didn't have enough oil. So I just sprinkle some oil on food and put them in oven. It worked! Note for myself: 375F for 30 minutes.

This is My Friday!

Thursday, October 19

I am off tomorrow, so this is my Friday! I have to go back to work on Saturday though. Anyway, the unusual schedule will be over soon.

Breakfast

Chicken, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Cabbage with Egg, Rice: Leftovers from J's Bento.

What day it is?

Wednesday, October 18

I am so losing to track days. Fist of all, I went out on Monday which I normally don't do. And I worked evening which I normally don't. I have another evening shift tomorrow and off on Friday. Anyway it's nice to be able to sleep in 3 days straight.

Breakfast

Leftovers from last night (Takikomi Gohan, Cabbage Salad, Burdock and Carrot), Egg

Apple Pie with Pawpaw Ice Cream

Lunch

Okonomiyaki: I am from Kansai area in Japan. Of couse, I eat Okonomiyaki with Rice.

Sunday Meals

Sunday, October 8

Okay, another cleaning day. But the heavy duties were done yesterday. I just have to do regular weekend household. Still not fun though.

Breakfast.

Hashed Potatoes, Scrambled Egg, Salad: I found a good recipe for hashed potatoes. It tasted good but it was too mushy. I can try it again.

Lunch

Beef Stroganoff Pasta: I found this recipe on Tasty Facebook. It was easy and good!

Dinner

Grilled Chicken and Salmon Salad: Salad is perfect for dinner after heavy lunch.

Hotel to O'hare Airport Again

Sunday, October 1

I got up, had a breakfast, worked out at the gym and headed at the airport. That is my favorite when I travel alone. What did I do at the airport? Of course, I watched the Steelers game!

Breakfast

Lunch at Macaroni Grill, O'hare Airport

Spicy Ricotta Meatballs

Bulgogi Hamburger

Monday, September 25

Oops! It seems like I forgot to post this.

Breakfast

This is a part of my mom's breakfast. She likes to have a little bit of everything. She had salad, fruit, bread, yogurt.

Lunch

Ramen Noodle Salad

Dinner

Bulgogi Hamburger

The Last Dinner in PGH is ... Hamburger, Of Course!

Friday, September 29

My mom is leaving tomorrow. I took a day off and spent time with her all day. We took for a long walk at North Park, cooked together and had dinner together.

Breakfast

Croissant, Omelette, Salad

Apple Pie with Ice Cream

Dinner

Corn Chowder 

Hamburger, Sweet Potato Fries

Presque Isle on Friday

Friday, September 22

I took 3 days off for this weekend to take my family to Presque Isle Park. It was a perfect weekend getaway place. The weather was perfect and I enjoyed even driving there.

Breakfast

Kuri Gohan, Refried Beans, Scrambled Egg

Dinner at Joe Root's Grill

Zucchini and Sweet Potato Fries

Lobster Bisque

Lobster Tail

Prime Rib

Long Day

Sunday, September 19

It seems like I am nervous for my family visit. Don't get me wrong. I am super excited, but there are many things to get done. I woke up 4 am this morning, and couldn't go back to sleep. I gave up and got up at 4:30 am and started doing some dishes and laundry. Oh yeah, it was a looooooong day.

Breakfasat

Kuri-Gohan (chestnuts with rice), Dashimaki(egg omelette), Kimpira(burdock root), Miso Soup

Dinner

I made Japanese food. Coz I don't think I will have Japanese while my family stays in Pittsburgh.

Carrot Salad

Green Pepper

Kimpira

Saba (mackerel)

Hiyashi Chuka

Tuesday, September 5

It has been cool these days. Maybe Hiyashi Chuka (Noodle Salad) season will be over soon.

Breakfast

Natto, Spinach, Dashimaki (Omelette), Umeboshi (Pickled Plum), Miso Soup, Rice

Lunch

Hiyashi Chuka: Kale, Cabbage, Tomato, Ham on Noodle

Labor Day

Monday, September 4

Finally we had sunshine! We went for a hike to North Park. Overall I think my Labor's weekend went great!

Breakfast

Fried Egg, Bread, Grapes

Lunch

Sausage, Veggies

Dinner

Beans Salad and Homegrown Tomatoes

Grilled Lamb

Bulgogi Hamburger

Thursday, August 31

I left my cradit card at a restaurant last night! I was so freaked out when I realized this morning, but fortunately the restaurant staff found my card. I had a morning off, so I took for a walk to North Park and went pick up my card downtown, and rode a bike for a bit in South Side before going to work. It was such a productive morning!

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg, Leftover Veggies, Rice

Dinner for J

Bulgogi Hamburger: Add some seasoning including Gochujang, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce to ground beef and make hamburger. Yum!

Open Sandwich

Thursday, August 17

Breakfast

Fried Egg, Bacon on the bread

Steamed Artichoke and Panzanella

Sunday, August 13

Breakfast

Croque Madame: Fried egg on a hot sandwich (ham, tomato and cheese)

Lunch

Curry Flavored Stir-Fry

Dinner

Appetizer: Shrimp Cocktail, Cheese, Olive, Artichoke, Crackers

Steamed Artichoke

I googled a recipe for artichokes. Oven grilled one looked good, but I didn't want to use oven for 45 minutes for only one artichoke. So I find the recipe using pressure cooker. Cooking time was only 10 minutes! That's for me!

Panzanella

It's been a while to make panzanella! I had all ingredients to make it ... but cucumbers! So I used zucchini instead. Ha! It worked!

Crab Cake with Green Beans

Kushi Katsu!

Friday, August 11

I had a off today. I took a long walk with my dogs in the morning, had lunch and went for a short bike ride. 

Breakfast

Tuna Salad, Scrambled Egg, Homegrown Tomato, Umeboshi, Rice, Miso Soup

Lunch

Yakisoba

Dinner

Kushi Katsu: Pork, Shrimp, Zucchini, Onion, Mushroom, Green Beans

- I like breaded deep fried food (who doesn't!), but it's hard to make it good at home. And a whole house would smell like oil after cooking. Def, I would have to go to Kushi Katsu restaurant when I visit Japan next time.

Homegrown Tomato Salad and T-born Steak

Sunday, August 6

Already Sunday? Time is flying. I have to go back to work tomorrow and it's gonna be very busy. But after this week, it is gong to be my summer finally. I am not going anywhere but I can treat myself.

Breakfast

Dinner

Shrimp Cocktail, Cheese, Olive Dried Fig, Crackers

Dinner

First Homegrown Tomato this year!

Beans Salad

T-born Steak