delicata

09-30-2015 Wed. cool, rain. 


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH ---bitter melon and cucumber
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- baked stuffed delicata squash | sauteed kale and king mushroom | salad | wine

 

• lots of things go into the stuffing, herbs, quinoa, roasted red pepper, shallots, crushed nuts and sofrito

luxury in a hurry

9-29-2015 Tue. cool, cloudy.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- taro root and mustard green 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple 
DINNER --- boiled Icelandic lamb chop | sauteed green beans | rice | burrata and tomato salad | wine 

 

• Icelandic lamb is the best

all vegie

9-28-2015 Mon. cool, cloudy.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- leftovers 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME ---plums
DINNER --- sauteed taro root | stir-fried bitter melon, bean sprouts and shiitake | sauteed mustard green | salad | wine 

 

• need a break, simple vegetables and simple cooking

moon cake and etc.

9-27-2015 Sun. mild, cloudy.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | bread and cheese | watermelon
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
DINNER --- autumn moon plate: simmered taro root, soy bean, fresh peanuts | tomato, burrata and basil | rice rolls with dried shrimp and green onion | moon cake |  wine

 

• super moon eclipse tonight

Harvest moon dinner

9-26-2015 Sat. mild, drizzle. 



WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | croissant | bread and cheese | apple  | grapes AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
DINNER --- ( for O. and F. )  in the tea house:  boiled and seasoned taro root | boiled and seasoned fresh soy beans | simmered fresh peanuts | spicy crisp peas and crackers | sparking wine  ||  curry  kabocha | fried and dashi marinated Chinese eggplant with pickled chili | silken tofu with pickled seaweed and pickled ginger | Nigorizake | pan-fried gyoza | rice noodle bowl: fried shishito, seasoned tofu curd, sauteed beech mushroom, shiitake, chestnut, bean sprouts, green onion and kimchi, with homemade kimchi sauce | sake || moon cake | tea 

• dinner is rather a success, though  the super moon did not show up , totally behind the clouds. got most of the food for the tradition: soy bean, taro root, peanut, chestnut, seasonal vegetables, drink, and moon cake.

gathering

9-25-2015 Fri. mild, clouds.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- tomato and cucumber 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- plums
DINNER --- ( at Drew's ) shrimp butter and crackers | olives and almonds || zucchini fritters with roasted chili sauce | roast duck breasts | pumpkin curry | green beans | wild rice | key lime pie | wine 

 

• the group is back to six.

same length , please

9-24-2015 Thu. warm, clouds.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- steamed dumplings 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- sauteed bean sprouts | stir-fried chive flowers and smoked tofu with beech mushroom | sauteed string beans with fermented black bean sauce | scrambled eggs with tomato | rice | salad | wine 

 

• cutting exercise

steamed dumplings

9-23-2015 Wed. warm, sunny.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- leftovers
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- plums 
DINNER --- steamed dumplings with bok choy, onion, chicken and shiitake filling | salad, home grown cherry tomatoes | wine

• added half onion to the filling for extra flavor and texture

weekday easy meal

9-22-2015 Tue. warm, clouds.  


 BREAKFAST --- coffee
 LUNCH --- tomato and cucumber 
 AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- nectarine 
 DINNER --- sauteed mustard green, bitter melon and bean sprouts | pan-fried pork chop | rice | salad | wine 

• business as usual , it is Tuesday

octopus

9-21-2015 Mon., warm, clouds.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee  
LUNCH --- leftovers
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- nectarine 
DINNER --- pasta with simmered octopus and squid | sauteed kale and mushroom | salad | wine 

 making dashi simmering broth

 

low temperature simmering of octopus 

(scary cartoon picture)  

•   dashi simmered octopus, lot of fuss, not impressive result.

those under the summer sun

9-20-2015 Sun. warm, sunny.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | bread and cheese | water melon 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
DINNER --- burrata, basil and tomato | sauteed sweet corn and roasted red pepper | pan-fried shishito peppers | smoked mussels with fennel, lettuce, and  radish | bread | wine

 

• catch the last bit of summer

seafood paella

9-19-2015 Sat. hot, sunny.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | croissant | cheese an bread | watermelon | grapes 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea | grapes 
DINNER --- seafood paella: smoked mussels, baby squid, green beans, chorizo, and sofrito sauce |  sauteed green beans | burrata and tomato salad | wine

• finished all in the big pan

homemade pizza

9-18-2015 Fri. hot, sunny.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- tomato and cucumber 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- plums 
DINNER --- homemade pizza : tomato, cheese and basil | pepperoni | sweet onion | salad | wine

 

• the baking season starts today. no kneading, but with blisters ( on pizza)

short ribs wrapped in crushed rice

9-17-2015 Thu. hot. sunny.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- leftovers 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME ---  plums 
DINNER --- steamed short ribs with  seasoned crushed rice and carrots | stir-fried cabbage | salad | wine 

 

•   crushed rice coating  kept short ribs tender and flavorful

new potatoes

9-16-2015 Wed. hot, sunny.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- tomato and cucumber 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- plums 
DINNER --- new potato and chorizo stew | sauteed green beans | salad | wine 

 

• substantial food

quick meal

9-15-2015 Thu. hot, sunny.  


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- leftovers 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- peach
DINNER --- pan-fried pork chop | stir-fried cabbage | quinoa | salad | wine

 

• there are ballet and orchestra waiting

all from frying pan

9-14-2015 Mon. warm, sunny.


BREAKFAST --- coffee
LUNCH --- leftovers 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- peach
DINNER --- pan-fried shrimp | sauteed asparagus | sauteed kale with smoked tofu | rice | salad | wine 

 

• kale kind of goes with smoked tofu

two stews

9-13-2015 Sun. mild, clouds.  


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | bread and cheese | watermelon | grape
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- porto | cracker and salami | cheese and fig  
DINNER --- kale stew with prosciutto cubes and onion | barley stew with baby squid and vegetable curry sauce | burrata and tomato salad | wine

 

• both have good flavors and distinct texture.