Aged tofu

9-30-2010 Thu. cool, rain


BREAKFAST --- coffee | Pocky chocolate sticks
LUNCH --- steamed dumplings
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- dried plums
DINNER --- stir-fried chive flowers and smoked tofu | sauteed shrimp and okra | steamed fermented tofu with shiitake | rice | fennel salad| wine

• fermented tofu seems to be a bit too ripe this time, the texture not as firm, the taste is almost reminiscent of blue cheese
  

Running out of steam

6-03-2010 Thu. hot, shower


BREAKFAST --- coffee | pocky
LUNCH --- rice with sauteed bean sprouts
AFTERNOON-TEATIME --- apple
DINNER --- steamed fermented tofu with shrimp and scallions | boiled and sauteed greens | rice | fennel salad

• summer is here, cannoli leaves are no longer crisp.