Grilled Salmon

Tuesday, May 30

Dinner

Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Carrot

Yellow Squash with Miso Sauce

Grilled Salmon

Monday: Day 3 of Memorial Day Weekend

Monday, May 29

We had a good Memorial weekend. Just J and me tonight are having relax night. Then we are ready for the game. Let's go Pens!!!!

Dinner

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom, Clams, Cucumber: OMG, this stuffed portabella is one of my best recipe. I could keep eating!

Stuffed Portabella
Ingredient: Portabella Mushroom, Ground Chicken, Shrimp, Ginger, Green Onion, Salt, Soy Sauce, Corn Starch

1. Mix Ground Chicken, Chopped Shrimp, Graded Gigner, Green Onion, Salt, Soy Sauce and Corn Starch well.
2. Remove stem from portabella.
3. Sprinkle corn starch on portabella lightly.
4. Put #1 on the portabella.
5. Grilled on pan each side till chicken gets done.

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

Saturday: Day 1 of Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 27

Yay, a long weekend has started! Nothing special this weekend. All I will do is to spend time with family. This is the best.

Breakfast

Scrambled Egg, Bacon, Sweet Potatoes, Peanut Butter Sandwich

Dinner

Sliced Veggies Salad

Aqua Pazza: I got a fresh red snapper and clams at Costco. This is easy and so good. 

Sleeping during the Game 7

Thursday, May 25

I was very tired when I got home. To stay up for the game, I took a power nap before dinner. Still I fell asleep on the during the game. When I woke up, the game was still on. Then Chris Kunitz scored! I still didn't miss the important shot last night!

Dinner

Beef Stew 

Ramen Lunch

Wednesday, May 24

I have an evening shift today and had lunch at home. Ramen! But I used just half of the noodle and add tons of veggies.

Lunch

Vegetable Miso Ramen

Game Night!

Tuesday, May  23

Here are food for the game. It's already Wednesday now. So I don't wanna talk about it much today.

Dinner

Veggie Sticks

Chicken Sausage

Cheese and Olives

Boring Monday

Monday, May 22

Since I started being on diet, I have not done anything special on Monday. I found a yoga class to go on Monday, but most of the time I would spend time with the dogs outside. Spring is here and summer is just around corner!

Bento

Chicken and Veggies Oyster Sauce Stir-Fry

Dinner

Chicken and Meatball with Steamed Veggies

Sunday Dinner After Great Win!

Sunday, May 21

As I didn't do anything yesterday, I worked pretty hard today. Well, just ordinarily household though. 

Dinner

Dashimaki (Japanese Egg Omelette), Cucumber and Seaweed Salad, Cod with Veggetable, Steamed Chicken 

Lazy Saturday

Saturday, May 20

I went to bed after 1 am last night. I was still tired when I woke up. I had breakfast J made (yay) and went back to bed. I finally got up and change, then my friend messaged me from Japan. It was midnight Japan and just before noon here. So we started drinking again. After 2 hours we finally hang up and I went to a bedroom and took another nap. lol. Yeah, it rarely happened to me, so it's ok. I enjoyed it.

Dinner

Grilled Pork

Shrimp and Veggies

Kiku Before the Show

Friday, May 19

I got show tickets for my friend birthday. The Penguins game started on 8 pm. After the Pens win, the main show just started. It was all for my friend but I enjoyed a lot.

Dinner at Kiku

Seaweed Salad ... I had sashimi too, but I deleted the picture in accident.

Game 3 at Packs and Dogs

Thursday, May 17

I went to Yoga and hit the bar for the game. Arrrggg. I don't even want to talk about it now.

Bento

Burrito Bowl: lol. All we can see it lettuce. There are black beans, chicken, grilled vegetables and rice underneath.

Dinner at Packs and Dogs

Hotdog on Salad: I know it's so lame that I don't eat hot dog at Packs and Dogs. I am still trying not to eat carbs at night.

Dinner for J

Cobb Salad: which is supposed to be served last night.

Chicken Wings at Rochester Inn

Thursday, May 18

Dinner at Rochester Inn

Dry Rubbed Wings: I was going to make cobb salad for dinner, but J was hungry for hamburger. So we decided to go to Rochester Inn. I always love wings. So I was happy with the decision.

Oven Grilled Chicken

Monday, May 15

Let's go Pens!

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Thigh, Zucchini, Bean Salad

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.

Nicky's Thai Kitchen

Friday, May 12

I had such a busy day. I was going to stop by at Franklin Inn for happy hour drink but there was no parking spots. Fortunately, I had a few bottle of IPA in the fridge at home. Happy Friday!

Bento

Flounder, Egg Omelette, Stir-fried veggies: I got up 5 a.m. to make bento. This is typical bento I think.

Dinner from Nicky's Thai Kitchen

Basil with Pork, Spice Level 4: I was going to order Glass Noodle Salad as usual, but wait! That is carbs! So I ordered Basil with Pork. It came with rice but I saved it for next day. I can't wait tomorrow breakfast. Oh yeah, I have no problems to eat Thai food in the morning. ha!

Steamed Pork and Veggies

Thursday, May 11

I was going to Yoga in the evening, but I was so exhausted and decided to stay home and relax. I didn't feel like to cook, but I didn't want to eat out or order food. So I cooked anyway. One more day! Can't wait for weekend.

Dinner

Steamed Pork and Veggies: Put thin sliced pork, carrot and cabbage in the steamer. To cut pork very thin, use half frozen meat. Served with ponzu. Non oil. Healthy and tasty!

Game 7, Let's go Pens!

Wednesday, May 10

Today is the day! My friends got together at Sunny Jim's to watch the game. Of course, we made it! The next round starts this Saturday! Wootwoot!

Dinner at Sunny Jim's Tavern

Honey Garlic Smoked Wings: Love!

My Dad's Favorite, Tonpei

Tuesday, May 10

Another beautiful day. Hopefully we have nice weather like today rest of this week.

Bento

Ginger Chicken, Green Beans, Egg, Rice

Dinner

Chicken and Fried Egg, Stir-fried Veggies: This is one of my dad's favorite, Tonpei, thin sliced pork and fried egg on the top. I used chicken but it was good. I think this is the first time to make this. I am glad that J liked it too.

No Carbs Dinner Bento 2

Monday, May 8

I had an evening shift today. Still I got up usual time. It was a chilly morning but beautiful outside. So I took my dogs for a walk to North Park. It was the best way to start new week.

Breakfast

Tamago-Yaki (egg omelette), Zucchini, Chicken, Rice, Miso Soup: Although most of them are leftovers from last night, but I enjoyed my breakfast.

Bento

Baked Beans, Zucchini, Green Beans, Green Peas: I realized that the beans have carbs... hahaha, ok my carbs means rice, bread, potatoes or something like that!

Dinner for J

Shrimp and Flounder with Veggies

I Need Japanese Food!

Sunday, May 7

It was such a busy week. I went out for dinner with my friend on Tuesday, Pens game on Wednesday, evening shift on Thursday, birthday party on Friday and another birthday party on Saturday. My body was screaming for Japanese food.

Dinner

Horse Mackerel, Deep Fried Tofu, Zucchini, Dashimaki, Cucumber and Seaweed

Birthday Dinner at Roland's

Friday, May 5

My friend's birthday party today! We got together at a hotel room and opened champagne! Then met other people at Roland's. As I am still doing no carbs for dinner, I ordered a bucket of mussels. Haha, it was huge.

Dinner at Roland's  

Mussels: White Wine and Garlic - Of course I ordered a glass of white wine.

No Carbs Dinner Bento

Thursday, May 4

Raining all day! I had a evening shift today, so just relaxed and spent time with the doggies in the morning.

Lunch

Pasta with Shrimp

Bento

Brussels Sprout, Black Beans, Cheddar Cheese

Yama Sushi

Tuesday, May 3

I got a txt from my friend on the way home if I was interested in sushi for dinner. Heck Yeah! The Japanese restaurant is her favorite and she had asked me if it is really Japanese. To be honest, I was not excited to much, but it surprised me! I can't wait to go back with J.

Dinner at Yama Sushi

  Sashimi Appetizer: Salmon, Yellow Tail, Red Snapper, Tuna

Surume Ika: I loved it!

Hamachi Kama: I will order this every time I come here!

Yakisoba Lunch

Monday, May 1

Seriously, I have to go on a diet. So my plan is no carbs at night. I know I've done it before, but it is serious this time. I feel my body is heavy. I am going to visit Japan this summer. I have to lose some weight before that!

Lunch

Yakisoba: I was hungry for Yakisoba for a while. I used half of ramen noodle and add veggies and chicken. I tried to chew many times.

Dinner for J

Stir-fried Kimch and Chicken

Snack

Salami, Cheese, Kosher Dill, Olives: Even on diet, I drink. And Penguins played overtime! At least, I didn't eat the crackers.