louts root, plantain and shishito pepper

3-31-2020 Tue. 


DINNER --- pan fried lotus root , plantain , shishito 

• one pan for all 

artichoke and avocado

3-30-2020 Mon. 


 DINNER --- okra, tofu and moon bean noodle soup | guacamole | steamed artichoke | pan fried lotus root | pan-fried plantain | pan-fried  shishito peppers 

• fun to have fresh artichoke 

filet mignon for Sunday

3-29-2020 Sun. 


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | scallion pancake | berries | apple | grapefruit 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
DINNER --- boiled baby potatoes with mustard sauce | lightly pickled daikon and cucumber with pickled seaweed | pan-seared filet mignon with red wine mushroom sauce | sauteed long beans |  red wine 

collected the first spring blues from back garden 

tree-spotting:  a very old cherry tree 

tree-spotting:  an uniquely proportioned spruce

•  two sessions of ballet, one long walk. 

almost like bar food, vegan

3-28-2020 Sat. 



WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee | grapefruit | apple | bread | cheese | fried egg 
AFTERNOON-TEATIME ---  tea
DINNER --- cocktail |  baked Japanese sweet potato fries | guacamole | steamed artichoke | sauteed fresh peas with bean curd 

French beans

3-27-2020 Fri. 


 DINNER ---  steamed fish | parboiled French beans with mustard 

• reduced portion 

asparagus, spinach and new plants

3-26-2020 Thu. 


DINNER --- pasta with asparagus, radicchio, onion, smoked salmon, cheese | parboiled spinach 

 a new big-leaf magnolia  joined the family 

new leaves on the old bonsai-size maple tree 

new mini plant from the tree nursery 

• the new magnolia is a handsome one, straight, strong and well shaped branches. the leaf buds are on the tips of the branches. First spotted in Hight Line Park, now we have it in the garden. 
• visited the local tree nursery and a new holy tree will arrive soon. 

keep it fresh and simple

3-25-2020 Wed. 



BREAKFAST --- Norwegian pancake with brown sugar and apple | coffee | grapefruit 
DINNER ---  pan-fried Brussels sprouts | pan-fried scallop potato and onion | lightly pickled daikon and cucumber |  German ham  

• work well in cast iron pan 

simmered kabocha with shiso

3-24-2020 Tue. 


 DINNER --- steamed artichoke with olive oil dip | sauteed bitter melon with wood-ear, gingko nuts and bean cured | simmered Japanese pumpkin with shiso | rice 

• Japanese pumpkin has so much flavor. 
• spring show in the garden. a new magnolia settles in. 

daikon, shiso and roasted peanuts

3-23-2020 Mon. 


 DINNER ---  daikon and wood-ear soup with pea leaves | pickled eggplant and radish with shiso | guacamole | shanghai style roasted peanuts ( from Shanghai) | stir-fried peas with Italian ham and bean curd | rice 

• the second week starts.  barre at home, two sessions per day. 

homemade pizza

3-22-2020 Sun. 


WEEKEND BREAKFAST --- coffee  | bread and cheese | fruit
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- tea
DINNER --- homemade pizza :  shiitake mushroom,  spicy eggplant, sweet onion, lamb sausage, roasted red pepper, tomato, chile pepper, cheese 

• very puffy crust 

spring brings artichoke

3-21-2020 Sat. 


DINNER ---  baked Japanese sweet potato fries | steamed artichoke with spicy olive oil dip | parboiled pea leaves | seasoned rice | cocktail 

• helplessly see case number climbing, hopefully see flowers blooming