Simple Grilled Chicken

Monday, October 30

I was going to go to yoga in the evening, but I was too tire... or too lazy. 

Bento

Chikuzen-ni, Egg, Flounder, Celery, Rice 

Dinner

Grilled Chicken, Steamed Cabbage and Carrots with Balsamic Dressing, Pasta - I love dark meat. I like fried chicken and wings. But if I can get good chicken, I think I like the grilled chicken the best!

Japanese Dinner

Saturday, October 28

I have 3 days off since yesterday. I stayed at my parents' yesterday and relaxed. I came back home this morning and did some house hold. Mainly I just read books and relaxed. I love staycation.

Dinner

Avocado and Shrimp

Cabbage Salad

Chikuzen-ni (Carrot, Burdock, Konnyaku, Green Peas, Chicken)

Grilled Mackerel

Healthy Bento

Wednesday, October 25

I fell asleep on the couch last night. I was very tired this morning. I almost went out for lunch but I made lunch today. Arrggg, it's still only Wednesday.

Bento

Brown Rice, Chcken Breast, Broccoli, Grapes - I guess I need more vegetables.

Lunch at Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe

Tuesday, October 24

I had a dentist appointment in the city this morning. I still had a few hours before going to work, I took a walk on a trail by river. It was a bit chilly but I liked it!

Lunch at Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe

Lunch Express(Corned Beef Sandwich & Onion Soup) and French Fries

Bibimbap Bento

Monday, October 23

Monday again. At least, I made good lunch. It's gonna be a crazy week.

Bento

Bibimbap: Namul of Cabbage, Carrot, Daikon Radish and Bean Sprout on Rice with Chicken

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.

Saturday Night Japanese Fever!

Saturday, October 23

J doesn't need dinner tonight, which means ... party time! Japanese Izakaya style, ready go!

Dinner

Natto: J HATE it. Of course, I love it.

Ohitashi: Boiled Spinach with Dashi-Shoyu

Tori Bainiku-Ae: Boiled Chicken Breast with Pickled Plum

Hirame no Zuke: Marinated Flounder Sashimi

Nasu Asazuke: Pickled Eggplant

Tororo Soba: Cold Soba Noodle with Chinese Yam - My favorite!

Bahn Mi!

Friday, October 20

It was such a productive day. I took for a walk with my dogs, quick bike ride in the morning and met my friend for lunch. It was gorgeous out. We enjoyed walking around in Lawrenceville.

Lunch at Bahn Mi & Ti

Bahn Mi "Xa Xiu": Pork Belly Sandwich - This is my first Bahn Mi. Now I am a big fan of Bahn Mi. Can't wait to go back!

Dinner

Ohitashi (Spinach)

Steamed Veggies: Carrot, Broccoli, Daikon Radish, Renkon (Lotus Root), Chinese Yum

Sashimi: Salmon and Flounder

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.

Yay Tacos!

Tuesday, October 17

My stomach had been screaming for tacos since last night. I had free lunch at work, but I decided to sneak out to have tacos. So good! No tacos no life! Ha!

Lunch at Mendoza Express

Chips

Chicken Tacos

Dinner

Saba Miso-ni, Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Pilaf), Burdock and Carrot, Cabbage Salad

Monday Special at Franklin Inn

Monday, October 16

After happy hour with my friends, I went to Franklin Inn for Taco Special Monday. But! they have changed the special menu! Now the taco special is on Tuesday. They still have wings special, so I ordered half dozen of wings for $5 and margarita.

Dinner at Franklin Inn

Hot Wings!

Favorite Meals All Day!

Sunday, October 15

As I finished most of households yesterday, I had free time in the afternoon. I went to Kaelin Farm Market to pick up a pumpkin. Soergel Orchard is a big one in Wexford. In fact, they are good but it is very busy on weekend right now. I just needed one pumpkin, so Kaelin Farm Market is good enough and also they have fresh groceries and yummy sandwiches. Anyway I made Jack-O'-Lantern before the Steelers game starts. We won, so it was a good Sunday!

Lunch

Okonomiyaki (Cabbage Pancake) 

Dinner

Spring Roll, Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken), Cabbage Salad

Saturday for Households

Saturday, October 14

I worked all day today; cleaning house, kitchen and bathrooms, doing dishes and laundry. I was going to cook but it was too beautiful inside. So I asked J to grill hamburger. I wonder how many evening we can eat outside rest of this year. Yeah, we should enjoy outside dining whenever weather permits!

Dinner

Shrimp Cocktail, Olive, Dried Fig, Cheese, Cracker

Hamburger, Baked Potato, Salad

South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort at Loose Moose

Friday, October 14

I went to Loose Moose for fundraiser for South Hills Pet Rescue and Resort. Donate $10 and get drink special $2 you-call its all night. Also it has $4 for any kinds of sandwiches. Even it includes $10 donations, it was pretty good price. But I don't think I am going back. The whole pub smelt like cigarette. I guess it is smoker friendly. It's a great place for smokers but not for me.

Dinner at Loose Moose

Chicken Parmesan: This is only $4. Cheaper than fast food places! 

Thursday Night Date

Thursday, October 12

As I had an errand to do in East Liberty, I decided to try a restaurant, Spork. Is it new? Since I moved to North Hills, I don't go to new places anymore. I enjoyed eating out and also there was a nice surprise. My old co-worker was working at the restaurant! It was so nice seeing him. Hopefully I'll see him again soon.

Dinner at Spork

Crostini: I liked it. I would like to try it at home. Goat Cheese, prosciutto, grilled peach on bread.

Straw & Hay: It tasted good but a bit too oily for me.

Choucroute: This is J's plate.  At least, he enjoyed it.

Shio Saba Teishoku

Monday, October 9

Dinner: Shio Saba Teishoku (Mackerel Meal)

- Grilled Saba, Kimpira Gobou(burdock root), Salad, Miso Soup, Rice

Typical Japanese meal set. If it has pickled plum or daikon radish, it would be perfect!

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.

Wine Night

Saturday, October 7

It has been a week since my family left for Japan. My house is so messy. I am cleaning all this weekend. I didn't have energy to make dinner. So I got something good for wine and relax.

Dinner

Wakame Udon

Wednesday, October 4

It's time for Dashi (Japanese broth). My body is screaming for Japanese food. So I made udon noodle soup. I like summer but I am ready for winter comfort food. (But I am not ready for snow.)

Lunch

Wakame (seaweed) Udon

Grilled Chicken

Tuesday, October 3

Dinner

Grilled Chicken, Steamed Vegetables, Tomato Sauce Pasta

Back to Normal Days

Monday, October 2

When I got home, my family was not there anymore. At least, my doggies was happy that I was home. We sat on the back porch and sipped a glass of wine. Our normal life is back.

Dinner

Chef J's Tomato Sauce Pasta

Flounder and Shrimp

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