Game Day with Japanese

Sunday, September 24

I invited my friends to watch the Steelers game together with my family. My mom and I cooked together! J was in charge of cleaning! It was such a fun time. (Even though the game sucked...)

Appetizer

Glass Noodle Salad

Salad

Chikuzenni (Lotus Root, Burdock, Green Beans, Daikon Radish, Carrot, Beef, Konnyaku)

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Mom's Karaage

Pawpaw!

Birthday Party!

Saturday, July 15

Although it was a short notice, my good friends got together and spent time with me. Great meal, cold beer and fun time!

Smoked Hamburger for Father's Day Weekend

Friday, June 16

I visited Dad after work for Father's weekend. J stayed there since last night and he fixed dinner. No buns hamburger! It was smokey and delicious.

Dinner

Smoked Hamburger, Baked Potato, Corn - Yes, corn! Summer is here!

Sunday: Day 2 of Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 28

I had off yesterday and it was off today too. Ohhhh I can't believe that it's off tomorrow again. I love this feeling. Today I invited neighbor for dinner. Happy Sunday! 

Dinner

Olives, Cheese, Pickles, Ham and Cracker

3 Greens

Baked Mac'n Cheese

Clams

Steak

Happy Mother's Day

Sunday, May 14

Happy Mother's Day! I stayed at in-law's last night. We had chicken wings and beer, and watched the game.

Breakfast

Hashed Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage

Dinner

Crab Cake, Beans Salad, Steamed Veggies: Chef J made crab cake for mother's day. Yum. After dinner, we watched a movie, Martians and both of us fell asleep on the couch. haha, happy mother's day to me.

Easter 2017

Saturday, April 15

Happy Easter! I had to work all day, so my sister-in-laws took care of food this year. We did just simple; ham, sweet potatoes and green beans. After dinner, we spent time around the fire. 

Happy New Year 2017!

Monday, January 2

I was so dead on New Years day. So Monday, 2nd was more like New Years Day for me. I had Osechi and spent time with family. Hope everyone has a great year in 2017.

Year of Rooster!

Christmas 2016

Sunday, December 25

Family Christmas! To be honest, I was so tired after the Steelers game. It was great to get together with family. But I have been overwhelmed. 

Dinner:

Shrimp Cocktail, Loaded Nacho, Salami & Meat Plate, Cheese, Dip and Crackers

- We had ham , scalloped potatoes and grilled veggies too.

Crab Nabe

Saturday, November 26

We came back home and J's dad stayed with us. We still have ingredients for Nabe. So I got crab and mussels. Yummy. I am sure we will have nabe a lot this winter.

Dinner

Smoked Salmon and Cheese 

Nabe:

Crab, Mussel, Cod, Nappa Cabbage, Bok Choy, Enoki Mushroom, Daikon Radish, Tofu, Glass Noodle

Dessert

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 24

We had turkey in September. And we have a just small group of family this year. So we decided to have chicken instead of turkey. J smoked and grille the chicken. Delicious!

Dinner

Chicken

Chicken, Mushed Potato, Brussel Sprout

Oyster Nabe

Wednesday, November 23

Day before Thanksgiving day, I went to Costco for Thanksgiving. I got oysters for Nabe. Yum!

Dinner

Meat, Cheese and Crackers.

Nabe:

Oyster, Cod, Nappa Cabbage, Carrot, Bok Choy, Tofu, Glass Noodle

Sushi Party for J

Friday, November 11

A bit early, but we had sushi to celebrate J's birthday. Happy birthday, buddy.

Sahimi:

Chu Toro, Maguro, Hirame, Tai, Salmon, Uni

Kukiwakame

Tako Sansai

Salad with Ginger Dressing

Fried Oyster

 Sushi:

Unagi, Chu Toro, Salmon Roll, Tuna Roll, Maguro, Hirame, Salmon, Hamachi, Tai, Yellow Tail Roll, Sawara

Birthday Party

Saturday, July 16.

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear M, happy birthday to me!

So I invited my friends and had a party. So much fun!

Cheese & Meat Plate, Olives, Veggie Plate, Chips & Dip 

Kimchi Potato Salad by J

Papaya Coleslaw by Robin

Bean Salad by J

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs

Bon Appetit!

Father's Day Dinner on Saturday

Saturday, June 18.

Lose 3.6 lbs to the goal!: I had dinner after 9pm last night and I went to bed about 1 hour later. That was a bad idea.

Olives, Pickles, Dried Tomatoes

Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon

Cheese Sampler: Fourme d'Ambert, St. Nectaire, Cantal - I really liked St. Nectaire.

Pasta Salad ... one of my father's favorites.