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May 24th, 2010
I’m gonna skip the greetings and get straight to the point of this post (of which there are two)
Tonight is a momentous occasion in tele-visual history for myself (yes bigger then Eurovision) it’s the ending of LOST!
I summarise the entire show like thus: Six years, Four laughs and One likeable character.
(All four laughs were had when Juliet died in case your wondering)
I like to think of Lost as a long term relationship, it started out full of passionate and fire but suddenly got really arduous and dull and the only way to get through it is to lie to yourself and your friends about how awesome the sex still is.
I dont want to be upset with the amount of time I have spent watching badly scripted circular conversations, flashbacks/forwards/sides and Lockes man boobs, but tonight is the last time I will hear one character apologizing for causing another characters deaths through stupidity. Thats right, I will be attending a Lost viewing party.
There will be three of us.
I am avoiding spoilers by not typing Lost into google, ignoring twitter and facebook and not going places where people talk inanely about stuff. I will mostly be sat inside with earmuffs on today.
Here is my friend Johnny’s Lost Viewing Party Food Menu
- Doctor Jack Shepherd’s Pie
- Hurley Fries
- Man In Black Pudding
- Jacob’s Crackers
- Smoke Monster Munch
- Uncle Ben’s egg fried rice
-Sawyer Sauce served from a Not Penny’s Gravy Boat
-bottles of Jin (and Jim Robinson’s Squash as a booze free alternative)
- to celebrate the end, a few lines of Charlie
This is my contribution
Anticlimax pie with a side of “was it worth it” fruit salad
POINT TWO: Me and my mother are doing a 5k canter/trot/run/jog/walk/skip together for Race For Life and goddamit we need some sponsership, so if anyone has a couple of quid spare and they want to get the best karma ever then click here and let your conscience lead the way/enter some bank details
Ellen x
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Oh, hello, didn’t see you there. Haven’t updated for a while, sorry bout that. Tonight’s din dins is shallot, cucumber and sweet corn salad, egg fried rice and a Birdseye bbq chargrill chicken breast.
#dinner#healthy#salad#sweetcorn#shallot#cucumber#microwave rice#uncle bens egg fried rice#birdseye#birsdseye chargrill chicken#bbq chicken
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yesterday i saw a post on here about how ppl will call recipes good for low spoons days and then start chopping veggies and it made me laugh bc it's so relatable. just last month i posed the above q on twitter after subsisting off popcorn and granola bars for a few weeks. i thought i would share the responses i got on the off chance they could help one of u!
1. scramble an egg or two, throw leftover rice into the pan and mix around for a min, then season with salt and pepper. if you're feeling slightly fancy you can put some soy sauce but i eat it without on the regular and it's my favorite quick meal. if i don't have leftover rice i will use microwave packs.
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avocado, rice, spicy mayo and soy sauce (avocados are a veggie right??)
rice, tuna + mayo + canned corn
bread, hummus, tomato (just dip the bread in and eat cherry tomatoes, who said knives were needed)
3. Apples and peanut butter. Ready to eat rice/quinoa bags with roasted veggies and seasonings/sauce jar of your choice. Also microwave egg tacos: pour egg white carton into microwave safe bowl, mix in taco seasoning, nuke, pile into toasted tortillas with whatever add ons you like
4. My diet is very limited but I live on liquid vegetable soup (like the ones that look like almond milk containers) with crackers and hummus, or frozen rice and frozen peas microwaved with butter and nutritional yeast on top. And honestly Amy’s frozen meal with veggies in them.
5. Packet of Uncle Ben’s minute rice (where you just toss the bag in the microwave and get rice), and then rotisserie chicken shredded into it with butter, salt and pepper. Frozen vegetables on the side. Feels like comfort food to me.
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Eggs, rice, soy sauce
Tossing frozen broccoli in a box of Mac and cheese
Mutha fuckin frozen pot pies (these take longer to bake but you don’t have to think about prepping them and they have meat AND veg)
7. rice with kimchi/froz veggies and a fried egg
8. Frozen veggies in a package of ramen, with some cream cheese melted in.
9. a banana and scoops of peanut butter in a bowl. eat with spoon
10. i have very often put shredded cheese and canned black beans into a tortilla and microwaved when i can't even bring myself to griddle it on the stove. and eaten with salsa. maybe guac if i happen to have some storebought
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uncle bens egg fried rice is legit the worst egg fried rice ive ever eaten
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Fried Egg and Rice
This has got to be the easiest full meal on the list. If you know how to fry an egg, you are halfway there. If you have access to instant rice, you are practically set. If you like to be more creative with this recipe, i.e. using different rice, different spices, different types of eggs, go right ahead! This one is very open to changes due to its simplicity, and I even crafted one myself this time!! (Though I am sure someone somewhere has done it before so I still technically take no credit).
I take no credit for any of these recipes. This is a collection, not my own make.
Original Recipe in Game: Bird Egg, Hylian Rice
RECIPE ONE: Microwave Jasmine Rice (my own preference and idea)
one or two eggs,
Uncle Ben’s Jasmine Rice
seasoning (such as salt, pepper, parsley, chives, spices, etc.)
cooking oil/butter for frying eggs
Follow the instructions on how to cook Uncle Ben’s jasmine rice in the microwave. While the rice is cooking, put a tablespoon amount of butter or oil in your frying pan in prep for the egg(s), putting heat on between medium to high. Once pan is warm enough, crack the egg(s) into your pan, ensuring that the yolks stay intact. Sprinkle desired seasoning. Cook egg(s) until desired preference is achieved i.e. sunny side, over easy, or well done. While eggs cook, take out rice from microwave into a bowl. Once cooked, place eggs on top of rice as seen in picture. Optional greens on side may be added parsley, or other green vegetable.
Video on Cooking Eggs
Never cooked an egg before? Look no further:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSWWkQqmulY
This video also has the rice already cooked, but gives a close view of what your egg should be doing once it hits the pan. While it bubbles, be sure to add your seasonings as you like them. a pinch of salt or a touch of parsley can go a long way.
Video on Cooking Rice
Don’t want the instant stuff, but never cooked rice? Here you go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7sxWI9FNI
This is the bare minimum of cooking rice in a pot rather than in a microwave, with a few pro tip options that are not necessary but can add flavour. It gives instruction on long grain white rice, short grain white rice, and brown grain. Depending on the many more types of options you may have of rice, the instructions on how to cook it should be on the side of the package when purchasing. Please use discretion.
You also have a slower cooker option if you have the benefit of owning one! Please check your machine on instructions and setting options as they may differ on power and timing.
Sources:
totikky tikki - Thai Food: Easy Fried Eggs over Rice Recipe
Tasty - How to Cook Perfect Rice Every time
#botw#zelda botw#zelda cookbook#zelda#legend of zelda#loz botw#loz#loz breath of the wild#loz cookbook#botw cookbook#breath of the wild recipes#breath of the wild recipe#fried egg and rice#eggs#rice#egg#breath of the wild cookbook#legend of zelda cookbook#videos#video#botw meal#botw meals
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Me: I want rice with fried eggs, but i still can’t cook rice the way i like it
Uncle Ben: I got you, don’t worry about it
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Japan Trip 2018 (Kansai)
Back from Japan again!
This time I went with my family went to Kansai!!
There were so many things we did in the span of 10 days that everything had passed by in almost a blur. The entire vacation was quite thrilling because we landed in Japan right when the flooding was taking place in Osaka. We stayed at my hometown in Nagano for about three days, and by the time we reached Kansai, most of the flooding had disappeared!
As with the previous travel post, I took pictures of almost EVERYTHING I saw. Some of my brother’s and dad’s photos will be in this log, and I will highlight them accordingly!
Please enjoy!! :’D
(Warnings: Lots of photos of pretty things, my sparse commentary and my occasional photobombing totoro)
Day 1: Travel to Nagano
ACK. I ate salted salmon with rice on the plane but everything was shaking and I forgot to take a picture.
We arrived in Japan but I could only take a photo from the middle seat! The ride was crazy – the pilot said there would be clear skies but the rain was near torrential so the landing had a lot of drops. The woman behind me screamed, so naturally I, being terrible with turbulence, screamed as well.
The floor was wet so the plane skidded a little when we landed!
NARITA EXPRESS to Tokyo station. Unlike the previous two trips, we managed to be on time for the train, so we didn’t have time to stop by the Starbucks ;w;
I napped throughout the flight since I didn’t manage to sleep a wink during the plane ride, therefore missing most of the awesome view. Totoro’s enjoying it in my stead but he’s separated from his natural habitat by a glass panel.
We reached Tokyo Station and went past GranSta!
There was an AI robot called Pepper greeting us there! This is my first time seeing an AI, but I didn’t have much time to find out what he was used for
Eventually, we stopped by Beer Hall to eat (this restaurant was located right next to Character Street!) I tried their mentaiko spaghetti and I was blown away by how light and delicious it was! This is something I can eat two helpings of before I become full!
Time to go to Daimaru, the place I can’t afford unless I’m with my parents. We bought Tops cake from there before heading off to my grandparents’ house!
I’M LEAVING TOKYO STATION AND I DIDN’T EVEN EXPLORE HALF OF IT. (Spoiler alert: I’ll be back here a few days later)
My brother ate some Shumais we bought from Tokyo station along the ride! I dozed off because the seats in the bullet train are better than my bed
Dropped off at Sakudaira! Since we were surrounded by mountains the weather was freezing despite it being mid-summer. Even though it’s only been a year I missed this place so much
COUNTRY ROAAAD TAKE ME HOOOME to the PLAACE I BELOOONG
(the car ride back to my grandparents’ home was super enjoyable since my brother kept blasting 70s music that my parents love)
On the way we stopped by a Seven Eleven! I got carried away with buying the cup noodles (Santouka and Ippudou) since they only cost 4USD while they would have caused 18 USD if you ate them in a restaurant in Singapore!
[First photo by my brother] Home away from home I missed you so. Most of what we had to do for the next few days were family stuff that I won’t go into detail about. But basically we had a whole lot of relatives to greet and a ceremony to prepare for! So there was a lot to do
View from my grandmother’s garden!! I love the mountains and I wish I could plant one where I live. I hope the tectonic plates in Singapore converge in five years
[Last photo by my brother] Like a good girl, I slacked off from cleaning duty to walk around the neighbourhood. This place always calms me somehow. If I lived here permanently I would probably want to walk at least twice a week! Here are some of the stuff that I photographed. I’ve always associated this place with good things and I feel like I go through some sort of emotional and spiritual cleansing each time I come here.
Here’s what we ate for dinner [photo by my brother]! Loads of protein and no carbohydrates. The chicken in particular was really nice and it was from this restaurant called Big Ben!
[First photo by my brother] Since my grandparents’ house was pretty much completely occupied, we stayed at our uncles’ place instead! It was so huge, almost like a Ryokan, and could afford at least 3 guest rooms. I can’t believe they live in something so grand it’s like a hotel
Day 2: Nagano
Honestly I live in an apartment so for this entire section to be the guest room just blows me away. IT’S HUGE.
We went back to my grandparents’ house for breakfast and ate matsutake gohan with fish! I’ve always loved eating cheap and healthy food. The fried eggplant was probably the best eggplant dish I ever ate! Countryside food is so different from Tokyo food
Ate this for lunch during the ceremony! It was really filling!!
We had more time in the afternoon so I went to scale one of the mountains to a satisfying height!
Our grandmother came to join us in the afternoon, and before we knew it, it was dinner time and many of our relatives joined us with their food! [photo by my brother] It felt a lot like the Summer Wars sort of dinner gatherings, where everyone just sat along a long table and drank alcohol while chatting
We went back to my uncle’s place and our aunt made us mango pudding! She’s a really good cook.
Day 3: Nagano
The next morning she gave us cherries and grapefruit! Today we would have to leave her house for good, and it makes me a little sad. But I hope to return one day!
The next day was a day of loafing around at my grandparents’ place, but we did find some goodies! Namely my dad’s baby photos and we teased him relentlessly about it. We also tried the Ippudou and Santouka noodles and it was really good! The soup tasted just like the way it did in the restaurant!
Later in the afternoon, we went to a friend’s house! I haven’t been here for five years so it was really nostalgic to come back here! It always had a really western-decorated interior which I was fond of.
We had really delicious cake! The cream was super fresh and sweet *p*
It was blueberry season so we went to pick some blueberries from the garden! The one I picked was pretty but sour lmao. I have no green thumb
Mini eggplant! Too young to eat!
These were leeks!
Some of the flowers I really liked in the garden!
Good old chimney I always know where I stand with you
After that, we came by this area to buy our train tickets for Ise! [First photo by my brother]. I used to eat at a ramen shop here nearly ten years ago. I’m amazed how it’s been so long and everything still looks the same!
EON MALL I MISSED YOU SO [Photo by my brother]
Even the stores are the same as five years ago!! I’m on a nostalgia trip
They ACTUALLY sell uniform sweaters here! I really wanted to buy the red one but they were so expensive!! I will reserve my gakuen dreams for another day
Each time I step foot into a supermarket I realize how fortunate I am that I don’t live here, because I’d probably be bankrupt within the first week or so from attempting to buy half the stuff in the market. I mean, LOOK AT THAT BEEF.
Obon festival lanterns!
I’ve been eating at this Yakiniku house all the time since I was a kid. Until recently, I haven’t been able to return to the village, so I did miss this place a lot. Up until today it has the best yakiniku I’ve ever eaten ;w; For the curious it’s called Chikumaya (千曲屋)!
I’d probably make it a point to come by here every now and then! My favourite beef was the Karubi beef!
Cozy Corner cake for supper!! I was so full that when I lay down on my back, I felt like a turtle
That night I saw a starry sky for the first time in my life!!
[photo taken by my brother]. The phone camera quality does the scene no justice. But it was REALLY amazing, since all around, the silhouettes of the houses and mountains were actually blacker than the night sky. There were so many stars that the sky seemed more GREY than anything. The clouds also parted in a way that almost made it seem like there was a galaxy in the sky.
We counted loads of constellations, including Virgo, the Summer triangle, and we also probably saw Mars, Jupiter and Mercury or Venus. My brother studied astrology as a module in university, so he was telling me which constellations were which. And we sat there for hours by the roadside, just talking about how to read stars, which constellations were which etc. It was a really refreshing experience!
[Photo by my brother] This gave me a lot of Totoro vibes (the part where the Catbus appeared for the first time while Satsuki and Mei were waiting for their dad)
Day 4: Travel to Ise
The next day, we had to leave early, but my dad brought us to a place we frequented in our childhood since we had a bit of time. There was this mega-large slide which took approximately one minute for us to slide all the way down. We had to climb a large hill just to hitch one ride on it!
We left for Sakudaira station after this to go to Tokyo for a transit to Kansai soon after, but I’m sure I’ll be back here before long!
There was a really long queue for this ramen shop in Tokyo station, so we decided to try it! Apparently, it’s quite famous! It’s called 六厘舎 (Rokurinsha), to those interested! The broth was really good! The egg tasted like it had alcohol in it, but my absolute favourite was the CHASHU.
HARRY POTTER POP-UP STORE (anime style). I COULDN’T BELIEVE MY EYES. I wanted to take the entire stand home!!!! They had many of the popular characters, like Draco, the Marauders, and I think even Regulus Black! I was hoping to get Luna, but they didn’t sell her, so I settled for Hermione and Ron! I think the store owner was amused because I kept running back to the shop to buy new things
CHARACTER STREET! I have come back for you. Since we only had about two hours before the next train ride, we couldn’t really explore anything in detail. So I decided to loiter in the Ghibli shop!
This medal reacts to “Barus!” (words of destruction). The product makers have an interesting sense of humor
The match boxes were AESTHETIC
I WANT EVERYTHING
There were some OSomatsu-san stuff in one of the shops, but I didn’t have time to stay and look! ;w;
Self control….. self control…..
[First photo by my brother]. I ate at Italian Tomato Cafe Jr. a really long time ago at EON Mall (but that outlet has since disappeared), so I was happy to see it in Tokyo Station! Their shortcake was just as good as I remembered!
Hoho. Komeda Coffee. I’ll be back for you one day…
Some of the things that fascinated me in Tokyo Station. Yes. That is a chandelier made up of kitkats, and that is PORK JERKY
TIME TO GO TO KANSAI! We hitched a ride on the Hikari bullet train! This one was slightly bumpier than the one we took to Sakudaira because of the terrain. It was interesting because our ride took place along the Toukaidou, which connected Kyoto to old-time Edo (Tokyo). Apparently, Tokugawa created this system that made the feudal lords move from Kyoto (the emperor’s place) to Edo (Tokugawa’s residence), so the economy of Japan boomed along this area. Stuff like Woodblock art and Kabuki became famous along the road.
We passed by Shizuoka, and we suspect the mountain blocked by clouds is Mt Fuji!
Well, if I can’t see Mt Fuji today I’ll just have to settle for the picture on this bottle
We’ve hit Nagoya!
We took another train to Ise! It seems like we’ll be travelling the entire day today! So I got a Café Latte to stay awake!
On the way we passed by Tsu: a station with only one syllable
The sky has become a lot prettier!
By the time we’ve reached Ise it was evening! This place feels really mystical—all the street lamps had windchimes in them, so each time there was a breeze you get this really lovely chime in the air. To the curious, Ise is where the shrine of Amaterasu (The God of the Sun) is located.
My brother took a really nice photo of the lamps and the sunset, so I’m showing it off
[last photo by my brother]. This is the first time I’ve ever eaten in an Izayakaya and I ordered…. ORANGE JUICE. But the food was super good! My personal favourite was the omelette! Everything tasted home-cooked and the bill was really cheap! For those interested, the restaurant is called とばっこ (Tobakko).
We stayed at a really neat AirBnB! The furniture was sparse (if you ignore our laundry), and it was at a very good location. Our hostess was really helpful in helping us to find places to visit as well!
Found this in the nearby Family Mart! I would buy you if I lived here, Hijikata… At this moment I’m eating five meals almost every day..
Day 5: Ise Jingu
We set off at 5am the next day I was near Death. From hereon we would repeat the cycle of waking up at 5-6am and arriving home at 11pm for the rest of the vacation. The good thing about it is that the streets are completely empty
It was a nice walk to the shrine! One nice elderly man on a bicycle said “Good morning!” to us and that brightened my mood for the rest of the day!
[last photo by my brother] Here we are at 外宮Geku shrine! This one is dedicated to Toyoukeno Oomikami, who takes charge of Amaterasu Ookami’s food, clothing and shelter! The place was really quiet and serene. It felt a lot different from Meiji Jingu, which was always filled with people. There were multiple offering spots in the shrine, and the main gate bans us from taking photos. The vibe here is really mystical and it feels powerful
We waited for a taxi to get to naiku! That’s Amaterasu Ookami’s shrine. The taxi on the sign looked like it was smiling. Our driver spoke in Kansai dialect – I was a little surprised to know that it’s not just the words, but the intonation had also changed!
This was a lot bigger than Geku! Like Geku, we were forbidden from taking photos of the interior shrine. One of the offering places was to the Wind God, Fujin, who apparently helped to expel the Mongols from the Japan seas in the 13th century! There were more people here than at Geku, but it still had that really mystical aura. I might come here again when the weather is cooler!
Well, since we left the house at 5.30am we were finished with Naiku by 11am HAH. We had lots of time to explore Oharai Machi, which is located right outside Naiku. But because of the hot weather, the fact that we didn’t eat breakfast, and the little rest we had, I was about to drop dead at this point
So Oharai Machi used to be a purification and dance/singing centre dedicated to the Gods of Ise Shrine, but today you can find loads of food shops and goodies. The vibe of the place feels super retro and I love it! I caught one or two Halal shops that sell Japanese oden and kushi sticks!
[last photo by my brother] We ate some sweetened ice to cool down after the Naiku trip! They were really generous with the portions and their red bean snacks were DELICIOUS. I don’t usually like this sort of traditional sweets but I couldn’t stop myself from wolfing this down. The restaurant is called Akafuku (赤福) - at least, that’s what the signboard seems to say!
Yeah, I really like the aesthetic of this place. I live for street Udon tbh
We chose to eat at Ise Udon Soba Okadaya (岡田屋)! A sparrow flew into the shop the moment it opened so I guess we were the second customers for the day lmao. THE UDON WAS REALLY REALLY GOOD. It had a really chewy and soft texture and it became more and more delicious the more you ate it; it was surreal. It didn’t taste like all the types of Udon I’ve eaten before. I’m so sad that I can only eat it in Ise and not where I live. I will definitely be back for more argh. 110% WILL RECOMMEND. It’s pretty cheap too and in my opinion, it’s best to eat it without too many toppings. Maybe just an egg with garnishes will do
(The store had a retro telephone booth)
[Photo by my brother] We ate Matsusaka beef and ONE STICK COST 9USD. INSANE. But it was really good and chewy and I’ve never had better beef in my LIFE
Okage Yokocho is an area in Oharai Machi! It looked a little bit like a festival! They had a rifling booth which I wanted to try, but I was trying to save money so I decided against it. Lots of fancy buildings here!
We went to Kaminogo Station because our host recommended another shrine! The weather made me feel like I was swimming in a volcano, but the clear skies make it worth it! I could take photos with my eyes closed and it’d still turn out pretty
Here’s a bit of what was inside of the shrine! It was significantly cooler in temperature than Naiku and Geku. There were bees buzzing around here and there. The walk was less intense than Naiku and Geku but I was starting to get tired around this time
So we returned back to the apartment to pig out.
Only for us to leave about two hours later so we can eat… AGAIN. The sky was really pretty. I guess one good thing about summer is that you get really pretty skies
Guess what we’re having: Matsusaka BEEF! Apparently it’s one of the THREE BIG BEEF along with Oumi Beef and Kobe beef. Which means it’s expensive as hell but you only live once I guess. The restaurant was called Ishikawa 石かわ and it’s famous for Matsusaka Beef!
The restaurant had a really quaint feeling you would get from a sleepy little town. The chef pan fried the beef on a sizzling stove. I WISH I HAD A BIGGER PIECE. The beef was so chewy and the sauce was so good I made it a point to keep the meat in my mouth longer than necessary. The vegetables were also really fresh so it added to the taste! EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. This was probably one of my favourite things I ate along the entire trip. Top 3 for sure
Ise is just as mystical at night time!
Aaaaaand we went to eat ramen for supper. This is the same restaurant as Tobakko, except it was a Ramen booth instead of an Izakaya. It had the roadside street stall feeling to it, and the ramen tasted really nostalgic! There was only one man running the shop so he must have been very busy
Day 6: Nara and travel to Osaka
The next day we woke up early to go to our host’s café! It was located deeper in the alley where the apartment was situated. I REALLY liked her decorations!
She cooked for us Ise Udon and many other side dishes like salad, omelette, and tofu pudding! It was REALLY cool because we were the only people in the café at that hour, so we could spend a lot of time chatting with her. I’ll miss this place and our hostess when we’re gone! ;w;
We traveled to Nara on a one carriage train called Yamashiro Reccha! [photo by my brother] All the blinds were drawn so the carriage was dark and my dad kept making murder mystery jokes
WELCOME TO NARA. You can almost tell from the staircase what this place is famous for; I’ve never seen wild deers before in my life so I’m really excited!! Unlike Ise, Nara seems to be a town instead of a countryside, so the vibes are pretty different
Here sells nothing but melon bread. I want to live in this stall
[Last photo by my brother] The tourist center recommended that we try 天丼まきの (Tendon Makino) for Tendon since it was a popular tourist destination. I swear to God, this is the BEST TENDON I’ve EVER eaten in MY LIFE. I’m not fond of octopus but I ate everything up in one go. There was a fried egg in the bowl you could crack open and spill all the yolk everywhere. Literally this is something I’d never get sick of. I could probably eat it everyday for the rest of my life.
MISTER DONUT. I will have you one day….
One of the stalls had a sparrow’s nest near its opening gate! While the sparrow chicks were cute as sin, I sort of pity the poor sparrow for making its nest in the middle of a tourist district
We stopped by Kofuku-Ji Nan-en-dou 興福寺 on the way to Nara deer park! The architecture of the tower seemed really old! It seems there are lots of old buildings (dating to before 16th century) in Kansai
A really nice looking hotel called 菊水楼Kiku-sui-rou. It seems they have a very high rating for their hospitality and their food!
We arrived at the gates of 春日大社(Kasuga Taishi)! And I SAW MY FIRST DEERS. I didn’t dare to approach them since I thought they would run off, but silly me, they were probably already accustomed to having people around.
More deer and shrine stuff! The deers are literally everywhere. And there are lots of tourists too! The awkward part was that there were tonnes of deer droppings everywhere, so you could step on them if you’re not careful.
There was a rest stop at the shrine, so we sat here to cool off a bit. Then this deer appeared out of nowhere and started sniffing my dad’s bag. He was sniffing every single human he came into contact with. Then he came up to me and began to sniff my plastic bag.
THEN HE RIPPED IT APART AND ATE OUR MAP.
I hope it was at least a little bit nutritious but now we hae no directions
We had ice-coffee and ice-cream at the rest stop after that!
So we walked down from the hill after that and played with some deers! This one kept following me. I’m sorry, I don’t have a biscuit for you but I can give you attention if you’d like!
Deers crossing the road! And the bus gave way to them
On the way to 東大寺Toudaiji!
Toudaiji houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. The statue was at least ten times taller than me without exaggeration!! I also really liked how old the building seemed to look! It seemed really ancient
We headed out of the temple and this deer stuck his tongue out. What message are you trying to relay, friend?
We returned to Nara station soon after that and took the train to Osaka! We’ve been taking so many trains that the JR Pass is adequately used!
HELLOOOOO OSAKA
We arrived at our new AirBnB destination and I slept so soundly here!! Maybe it’s because I had my own room, but I love that we had the entire floor to ourselves! I also really liked the decorations she put all over the place! It’s really close to the station and Namba City so it was pretty convenient! Here’s the link if anyone is interested!
By the time we reached Namba it was already rather late! So we scoured the place in a rush. There was a Takashimaya somewhere in there which sold nice cakes!
The store Rope Picnic sold lots of cute clothes at 70% off because of summer sale! I felt like I held myself back from spending money just for this moment!! I would be coming here repeatedly over the course of the next few days!
Meanwhile my brother ate some Milk Ice-cream that’s so smooth it looks almost like a toy [photo by my brother]
We decided to eat at 百十Momojuu since it’s a crime to go to Osaka and not eat Okonomiyaki! That is, we ordered Monjayaki instead because we didn’t know there was a difference. THE BEST DISH WAS THE TONPEI (Omelette with meat inside)! The Okonomiyaki (second last picture) was not ours, but the cook accidentally placed it on our grill. Overall the meal was pretty affordable! If I were to go back to Osaka, I’d definitely come by here again.
(The air ventilators seemed to suck smoke up in the air, so people could smoke in the restaurant without bothering the other customers!)
Day 7: Kyoto
Some things I noticed and liked on my way to the station. Today we would be going to Kyoto. I haven’t been there since I was five but I remember bits and pieces of it!
THE ESCALATOR AT OSAKA STATION IS SO TRIPPY. Apparently people in Osaka seem to stand on the right hand side of the escalators rather than the left? That’s really interesting!
The escalators in Kyoto station have handles which are actually decorated!
We’ve reached the gates of the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine(伏見稲荷大社)! This one’s well known because of all the red gates and the impressive climb you need to take to the summit of the shrine. Inari is the God of rice, and you see lots of fox statues throughout the climb. Each of the gates have been donated by a Japanese businessman apparently.
It seems that at each of the gates, the fox on the left has a scroll in its mouth, while the fox on the right has a ball.
[Photos taken by my brother]. At the base, there were tons of people, but the numbers dwindled as we hit the summit. I had to stop at every rest stop because I was just that unfit! But the climb was good and hitting the summit made me feel healthy! One thing I was surprised about was how un-summit- like the summit seemed. We didn’t realize it was the summit until we had to climb down the stairs on the opposite end of the hill!
Down we go!! My legs hurt. I probably won’t be able to stand tomorrow agh
We reached the base and ate some oden and shaved ice to cool down! The lady in charge of the shop told us that tourists only came by Fushimi Inari about four to five years ago. It appears that the shrine was a pretty recent tourist destination!
Eventually we headed back to Kyoto station and checked out the restaurants in Isetan! There was a restaurant which specialized ENTIRELY in omurice! Naturally, I was very excited!!
...Though we ended up eating at永寿案 “Washoku” Restaurant Eijuan since we were at Kyoto!
They serve really fresh and delicious grilled fish dishes with tons of mini side dishes on the tray. The restaurant is also located on the top floor of the shopping center so you’re treated to a killer view of Kyoto! For Washoku, this restaurant is pretty affordable and the quality of the food is really good! It’s something to look for if you like light meals :’) The service staff were also really helpful in helping us to find places we can visit in Kyoto.
We took a bus from the station and headed to Kiyomizudera Temple! We have to walk up a hill again but thankfully it wasn’t as insane as Fushimi Inari. We did a lot of walking today and my legs are tired
SCENIC
We paid about 400 yen to see the rest of the temples, but I thought it was really worth it! Most of the trees in the mountain change colours really quickly when it hits autumn, but for now all the trees are green since it’s summer. The view is really breathtaking and worth the climb!
It was a long way down from the temple, but there was a shopping district with aesthetic houses nearby!!
I’m marrying this Ice cream melon soda shake you’re invited to our wedding
TOTORO SHOP KYOTO STYLE. I LIVE
This No-Face Piggy Bank will EAT YOUR MONEY so WATCH OUT
Some other things that caught my eye!
We took the bus to Gion-Shinbashi next! Gion’s the Geiko district with lots of Geiko and Maiko (geiko apprentice) running about!
The street is really pretty! I think you can’t enter any of these shophouses since they usually cost a bomb to go into. Lots of the second-storeys of the houses are covered with some sort of curtain. I wonder why
I MANAGED TO CATCH SOME MAIKOS
Before they boarded a taxi
I wonder if they’re used to tourists gawking at them each time we pass them by..
There’s a Lipton café at Kyoto station I don’t believe my eyes
I wanted to eat here but our train is departing soon!
We’ve arrived back at Namba!
Don Quijote is going to be my best friend for the rest of my days
There’s literally an alcohol called “Do your best, Daddy!” I can’t stop laughing
In the end, we decided to eat at a Yakiniku store since Osaka seems to specialized in grilled and pan-fried foods! We ate at牛角 Gyuu-Kaku, which is apparently expensive where I live, but pretty cheap here.
[second last photo by my brother]. The meat was really good! I swear everything we’ve eaten on this trip is good. The dish in the last picture was especially good—they put some sort of cotton candy and boiled the meat in sauce, and the cotton candy just melted into the sauce after that. I have no idea how it works. All I know is that it was GREAT
THEY HAVE GRILLED MELON BREAD WITH ICE CREAM. I went to town on this one. You grill the melon bread, cut it open and shove ice-cream into it. It’s SO GOOD I can die. This is the highlight of my trip
Then we ate takoyaki after that! We eventually headed back to Don Quijote for grocery shopping
ATTACK ON NOSE HAIR
We had dessert when we went home again! This one came from CRAMERCY New York!
Day 8: Osaka
My dad went to 高野山Koya-san while we rested at home for the day. Apparently, it was first built by monk 空海Kukai, who founded the Japanese calligraphic system! Here are some of the pictures he took!
Apparently, you would sit on a monorail that wasn’t shaped horizontally to get to the top of the mountain like you see in the last picture! It seemed really cool!
Guess what we had for breakfast the next day!!
1. Cake
2. Cake
3. Cake
I can’t believe they made Takoyaki cream puffs and sold it in Takashimaya
We headed to Namba City and ate a buffet meal at GOOD SPOON! I really enjoyed the décor of this place. Apparently it specialized in Italian food, especially their cheeses! The huge bag on the bolognaise in the fourth picture is in fact a huge chunk of cheese! Honestly, everything we’ve eaten on the trip has been really worth it and delicious!
On our way to Osaka Tower!
There seems to be tons of Billiken motifs in the tower. He was dreamt up by an American artist, and is said to bring good luck!
A scene from Osaka tower! Apparently you can see Universal Studios here somewhere!
The history of this place seems a little interesting. Apparently it was built and opened in 1912 along with the amusement park, Luna Park, which included arcades and rides. Unfortunately the original Tsutenkaku and Luna Park burned down in the 1940s, but they rebuilt it under Hitachi in 1956, so the tower is still around today!
The Tower also hosts the Glico museum! Glico was the company which made Pocky!
I’m honestly scared of how much weight I’m going to put on
Eventually we headed back to Namba Area as a cut through to Dotonbori!
[last photo by my brother] Doutonbori has so many lighted billboards I LOVE IT. The giant crab in the first picture actually MOVES. It reminds me of Tokyo a little, but has more of a night life feeling to it! Lots of shops that I love here, but I only had four hours to run through the place before everything closed!
There was a festival taking place along the river while we were there
We eventually went to eat Kushiyaki at だるまDaruma because that’s another thing Osaka is famous for! It was really good! My favourite dish was the Dotemiso and the quail eggs! So far, it seems like Tokyo has a larger variety of food, but Kansai’s food is more flavorful!
Gintama sale at Marui. I’ll patronize your store another time, Elizabeth….
Day 9: Kobe
We’ve arrived at Kobe! The weather was CRAZY HOT today! I really like the port towns in Japan since they seem to have a lot of delicious Western food, history and architecture! It reminds me a lot of Yokohama in a way! Plus it’s located on a hillside facing the ocean, just the sort of thing I like!
We went ahead and took the Kobe City Bus! It looked really fancy and there was an announcer giving us a rundown of the historical importance of the routes we were taking.
Our first stop was Ijinkan! AKA the street with all the old Western houses that rich foreigners used to live in or use for their recreational activities! The street here was REALLY pretty! Since Kobe was a hill, we would have to climb around to get to just anywhere. The England House apparently had a Sherlock Holmes exhibition on the second floor, and I could see Watson’s silhouette through the curtains!
We bought the tickets to go to the Trick House! Albert Einstein greeted us from the window it was surreal
Many art pieces would look REALLY TRIPPY if you took a photo with a person in it, but I’m camera shy. Here are just some of the exhibits which don’t require you a person to be in the picture. The third one was probably my favourite since it looks like a mirror but actually isn’t! They arranged two rooms to look perfectly symmetrical and you could only tell if a person is walking on the other side. It’s a lot like that one room in the Witch’s House…
You have paintings like these too.
It was fun to walk on air :^)
Next we had to climb a steep hill to Uroko House!! It was a struggle in the hot weather but at this point I’m so used to sweating. I wonder how the staff come here to work everyday…
Kobe tiles!!
Uroko House! …..’s café
There’s a wild boar in front of it called Porcellino which brings good luck if you touch its nose! I kept getting distracted by its name because of Porco Rosso’s nickname…
The REAL Uroko house! Apparently they named the house as such because the tiles used to decorate the mansion look like scales (uroko). This house used to be luxury rental houses for wealthy foreigners. The exhibits include not only the rooms, but also antique utensils, tableware, and a small art museum!
If I were a doll and these houses are completely furnished I’d live in them.
Some of the stuff we ate in the café! I really liked the ice-cream. We accidentally spilled our drink and the waitress was nice to refill it for us for free
Here are some of my favourite rooms!! I’m glad I came here. It looks a lot like the dollhouse in The Secret World of Arrietty
The view and some of the nice artworks in the museum!
Now we’re off to Yamate 8Ban Kan
Yamate 8Ban Kan! It’s oriented to the sea with trapezoidal bay windows in a row. Inside the building, the “Saturn’s chair” which is believed to grant your wishes if women sit on the right and men on the left. I was having a stomachache so I might have wasted my wish by wishing it to be gone
FUJIKO MINE CLORETS! I love her she’s such a role model
Now we’re going to try Kobe Beef at Steak Land! While we were taking a lift to the restaurant, a man stumbled into the elevator with us. We suspected that it might have been someone important since the restaurant continued to serve him after its closing hours
I’M SO EXCITED!
THE BEEF WAS REALLY GOOD! They cooked the vegetables first and saved the beef and beansprouts for last!! I can’t help but think that everything that we’ve eaten on this trip was really delicious! As far as Kobe beef goes, this was one of the more affordable options!
SCORCHING SUMMER SUN. You can see how hot it is. I could write a song about how much the weather makes one suffer
We continued to take a bus trip around and passed by the maritime museum! I didn’t manage to go in this time, but there will always be future trips that I can plan for :P
Kobe is so scenic!!
Nishimura’s Coffee looks really fancy and I really like the exterior décor despite not eating inside.
We headed to Mosaic Mall! Which seemed to be an outdoor shopping centre!
We meet again, Donguri Garden.
SMILING TOTORO BAG. How can something so perfect exist
My brother tried some chocolate ice-cream from Frantz! Though I didn’t manage to try it to tell if it was good or not
We took the bus back to Kobe station and headed to Namba again!
MY FIRST CREPE ON THE TRIP. I have found you at last
I seem to come across a lot more kittens than full grown cats while I’m in Namba, but this brave warrior didn’t seem afraid in the midst of all the people walking around.
Lmao R18 gacha-gachas
We headed back to Namba City for dinner! There’s this shop called C3 Baked Tiramisu which is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I’m not sure if you can find it in Tokyo but this is hands down the best Tiramisu I have ever eaten in my entire life. We bought a dozen back home to finish
MIX FRUIT JUICE SHAKE IS GREAT! I should make this on my own next time! It probably had mango and orange inside, maybe even pineapple, but I’m not too sure
Eventually we headed to Shabu Nabe Udon Noraya のらや, which specialized in Udon and Shabu-Shabu. I had the Udon and tempura set while my brother and mother shared the Pork Shabu Shabu. HOW CAN SUCH A PINK PORK EXIST. I guess the reason why the food here’s so great is because of the quality of the ingredients as well. I really like non-greasy food so this has to be one of my top 3 meals in the entire trip! Definitely would recommend this! And it’s pretty affordable as well. They are really generous with the portions!
We had more cakes for supper
Day 10: Leaving Japan
Tiramisu for breakfast! It’s over so soon and I don’t want to leave Osaka so soon ;w;
We stopped by Tully’s Coffee at Osaka station and my mother tried a pancake! It would take a few hours before we reach Tokyo…
We had lunch at 矢場とんYabaton at Tokyo Station!! The Pork cutlet was really good since they cooked it with their own miso! The staff were really nice too! They helped to warm up my food since I took such a long time to eat because of my stomachache ;w;
We took a Monorail to Haneda Airport! I didn’t know that monorails would tilt to the side when they turned!
Might that be rainbow bridge?
Amuro Tooru seems to be really popular in Japan now! It’s probably because of the new Detective Conan movie in Japan but he’s always been intriguing! I hope they release more on his backstory soon.
Agghh I don’t want to leave but I will definitely be back
The sky was really pretty! Overall the ride was way better than the initial one, since much of the rainy season has cleared up. I actually managed to sleep so that was impressive!
It’s good to be back!!
I guess on the whole Kansai has a pretty different vibe from central Tokyo. Both had their fair share of cultural landmarks and city areas, but Kansai used to house the really old capital of Japan, so they had much older monuments compared to Tokyo. Osaka’s city also seems to be a lot more night life-ish compared to my experience with Tokyo! In terms of food, I’d say that Tokyo has more variety, but I really think Osaka’s food has more flavour. Literally everything I’ve eaten on this trip is delicious and worthy of a recommendation!
On the other hand, I’m really proud of myself since I managed to control myself from overspending this trip :^)
If you make it a point to visit the cultural landmarks instead of going to shop, you really can save a lot of money when travelling in Japan! There are also many more Halal food options compared to what I’ve seen last year, so it should be possible to find good Japanese food for those who have to adhere to a religious diet!
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GLUTEN-FREE QUICK AND EASY MEALS - FRIED RICE & BURRITO BOWLS
So I don’t have celiac disease. I have Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). I basically feel like I’m choking to death when I eat one of the major allergens for EoE, wheat. That’s because my esophagus swells up when I eat it and food has been lodged for up to 4 hours before passing through. Since all gluten-free food is wheat-free, and since there are a ton of gluten-free items that are labeled, and not wheat-free, I stick to a gluten-free diet.
I’ve tried to change what I eat but I still want what I've enjoyed eating my entire life. While I usually have to eat different meals than my family, there are a few gluten-free recipes I’ve come up with that are quick, easy, and all of us enjoy eating. Two are below. And the plus is this full-time working mom who has four kids at home (3 are 3 years old and under!) loves that there’s very little to no prep time - it’s just heat and eat for the most part.
So, fried rice (see the first picture). I bought all these ingredients from the Wal-Mart grocery app. Another very easy tip. I freaking love not having to shop or keep a list. And there aren’t any added costs or fees. I just enter the items we need throughout the week and pick them up on the way home. Easy peasy.
Here’s what I do to make the fried rice (please always look at the labels to make sure they’re still gluten-free when you’re purchasing them):
1. Microwave the Bird’s Eye Steamables long grain white rice with frozen vegetables until warm, not hot. I prefer to put it in a bowl that’s plastic-free (yay plastic-free anything!) like lead-free ceramic ware (Fiestaware’s my fave) or glassware (Pyrex) but you can microwave it in the bag and just reduce the time a tad because you’re going to be cooking it again in a skillet.
2. Put enough olive oil in the skillet to cook the 2 eggs almost fully.
3. Add the rice and any ready made meat to the eggs. For the meat, I’ve chosen the Del Real shredded chicken but you could add already cooked shrimp in the refrigerated or frozen aisles, or the Hormel Slow Simmered Beef or Pork Roast Au Jus since they appear to be gluten-free. Or, hell, just add all 4 meats for combo fried rice!
4. Add olive oil and the Kikkoman gluten-free soy sauce and stir until all done. If you’re wanting a kick, I sometimes put Sriracha sauce in just my dish.
Now on to the burrito bowls (second picture).
1. Choose your Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice packet and heat it fully. There are 3 types that appear to be gluten-free from the ingredients and that I haven’t had problems with. They are Pinto Beans & Rice, Spanish Style, and Long Grain & Black Beans. Our family needs two packets since there’s not enough rice in one packet for 3 adultish eaters plus 3 nibblers.
2. Choose your ready-made meat and heat it fully. Again, we need two packets for all of us. We choose from the same meats above.
3. Heat the beans. We like the Bush’s Best Seasoned Recipe Black Beans because the fam complained about the unseasoned ones being to bland and I agree.
3. Choose your toppings. We like fresh avocado so we just slice that up but you can buy anything from salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream, corn, guacamole, etc. You know what your fam likes so load it up!
4. The family members who don’t have to eat gluten-free can make their own burritos with the flour tortillas. The gluten-free members can use corn tortillas, if they prefer.
So, what do you think? Easy enough? Let me know if you give it a try!
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oh my god I have egg-fried microwave rice! thank you Uncle Ben for my life
#and also past-me for like... buying it I guess#as you can see I am young and in my prime and know EXACTLY how to spend my days#I will use this rice later to make quorn nuggets and rice#za rambles
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Fried Rice with Andouille Sausage, Green Beans, and Cashews
This is a Rachel Ray recipe, and it is literally so good. I just ate it an hour ago but now looking at that picture I want more! I think it’s definitely one of my favorite recipes so far :) As a side note, I substituted Andouille sausage in for the chorizo originally called for, because my grocery store didn’t carry chorizo. Feel free to use either one! This recipe serves 4. You’ll need:
3 T EVOO
1 1/3 cups of uncooked rice
4 eggs
8 oz green beans
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
4 oz cured chorizo/spicy sausage, sliced into small pieces
4 scallions, thinly chopped
½ cup roasted cashew pieces
Salt and pepper
Cook the rice. I use Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice because it takes 90 seconds to cook and requires no boiling water (2 bags for 4 people, maybe 3 bags for dinner-sized portions). When the rice is done, spread it on a plate or baking sheet and stick it into the refrigerator to cool down.
In a skillet, heat 1 tsp of the EVOO on medium heat and scramble the eggs. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate when done.
Cook the green beans (I used frozen beans, they only took about 5 minutes to cook in the microwave).
Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook the garlic and the green beans for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the chorizo/sausage and scallions and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer everything onto the egg plate when it’s done cooking.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the chilled rice. Cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes, until golden-brown. Break up the rice and stir in the egg/meat mixture along with the cashews. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. And enjoy! It’s nom-tastic!
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Jagacida= Jagacida or Jag is a traditional Cape Verdean rice dish. It can be eaten as a side dish or can even be a main course. I often eat Jag for dinner and wake up the next morning and pan fry the jag and put two fried eggs over the top. Jag consists of spices, green beans, linguica and in my family must be made with uncle bens non-converted rice. The recipe for Jag varies depending on the family or the cook. In our family my auntie Val makes the best Jag just do not tell my mom that as she taught her sister how to make Jag. Jag starts buy melting a stick of butter and sautéing the onions till they get translucent then you add in the linguica. After which you put in a whole can of green beans including the water. At this point you add the spices such as seasoned salt, paprika, and pepper. I also like to add some garlic and a giant squeeze of ketchup. After all that is in the pot you mix it around and add the rice and mix until all the rice is nicely coated with the mixture. Then you add your water and bring to a boil. Once your Jag is boiling you give it a stir, put on the lid, and let it simmer for 30 min. Jag is a great dish to cook the day before as it tastes even better after letting it rest for 24 hours. If you bring jab to a party, it is generally one of the first items to be devoured.
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(sorry, couldn’t wait to try this one before taking a pic)
Yogurt curried chicken with cucumber, onion, sweetcorn, ranch dressing and the left over microwave rice. got the marinade recipe of pintrest and only tried it now after getting the ingredients last Tuesday (i wanted to use up the gammon before trying this). I’m a pussy when it comes to curry so i got the mild powder an it’s still tasty. an the marinate kept the chicken tender an juicy, it didn’t dry it out which i hate. will defo do again
#dinner#curried chicken#curried yogurt chicken#mild curry powder#ranch dressing#uncle bens rice#uncle bens egg fried rice#microwave rice#cucumber#red onion#sweetcorn
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First Private Dining event Cosmo 28th dinner Menu: 1. Caesar salad Romaine lettuce, tomatoes (galette), croutons, mayo, anchovy, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemons, dijon mustard, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil 2. Caldo Verde soup Shallots, potatoes, chorizo 3 packs, salt/pepper, kale 3. Fried poke Fresh Ahi, poke packets, kikkoman, tomatoes, red onion, sesame seed oil. Romaine lettuce to serve poke 3. Tangerine Duck 12 duck breasts, shallots✅ caldo, kikkoman ✅ poke, tangerine juice (fresh tangerines), cinnamon, crushed star anise. Make a sauce from SUC. 4. Rice Pilaf Butter, shallots ✅, carrots, celery, uncle bens long grain rice, chicken stock, white pepper, salt 5. Chocolate soufflé Bread flour, unsalted butter, whole milk, sugar, eggs, semi-sweet, egg whites, 6. Parsley and carrots for garnish. Caramel, raspberry sauce Toothpicks to make swirls for platting dessert. Caramel and raspberry sauce Pickle the carrots for garnish. Vinegar Li hing mui margarita (at Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/By7lYEVBNJG_RIab_aTC1NUtug5JBf8uKu3KOM0/?igshid=1ft6bb6lnxz8t
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Week 1 Meal plan experiment
In the begining of this “test” I weighed 155.8 lbs. While my results are not common, due to my high metabolism and high amount of stress reduction over the passed week. I lost 20.4 lbs. That was definitely all fat. I am trying very hard to gain muscle, my definition is coming in but I feel I can only credit that to the weight loss. Doing home work outs isn’t helping as much as I thought it would in that department. I try to make sure to do pull ups, push ups, squats, leg lifts, (50 each, 25 each when I wake up and 25 when before I go to sleep) and I do 1 minute worth of planks and wall sits. I didn’t expect to get ripped necessarily but I did expect a slight change in tone. I felt my muscles getting bigger, not a lot but somewhat, after the first couple days. I do believe since I am executing body weight exercises the the fat just melted off and I’m at the point where I can bench my own weight with no problem. As far as I’m concerned the meal plan is working. A major change I’ve noticed is that I can’t eat anywhere close to what I used to. I have a lot of left overs and have guilt fully skipped meals because I was wasn’t hungry and the thought of eating made me nauseated. This week I will be practicing not forcing myself to eat when I just can’t anymore. I’m just going to get to it before I continue rambling any more.
I made a big pot of turkey chili. I browned 1 lb. of ground turkey, used the bigger can of Bush’s chili beans, and big can of diced tomatoes, a small can of tomato sauce, and McCormicks mild chili seasoning. It was fantastic and I ate it for lunch for the next 3 days.
I had planned out several things to eat for breakfast but ended up only eating 4 eggs over medium with a slice of whole wheat bread and an avocado every day when I got off work at 7am.
I made dinner 4 nights with Baked or fried chicken, rice, and some vegetable (steamed broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini baked with an avocado drizzle and salt and pepper.)
I made crock pot chicken and noodles, a recipe I got off of Pinterest but I substituted the butter with 1/4 cup of avocado oil (it tastes buttery) I was very satisfied with how it turned out. I don’t know any healthy substitutes for Reame’s noodles and I’m not 100% sure I want one. I love them. I didn’t feel guilty for eating them. I had that for lunch one night and dinner for a few nights.
The last meal I had was stuffed peppers. I used turkey, 1 can of Rotel, Uncle Bens Stanta Fe rice, and a sprinkle of cheese toward the end.
I have given up trying to make rice myself, I am just not good at it. I have been using the microwave packs of rice. I just heat it up on the stove, it’s easy and removes the stress of burning it. It’s the most processed thing I have eaten besides the noodles. I bought all organic everything. My microwave broke, which is fine by me. I didn’t like using it anyway.
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14-Day Healthy Meal Plan (May 4- May 17)
posted May 2, 2020 by Gina
A free 14-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.
14-Day Healthy Meal Plan
As always, I hope this find everyone safe and healthy! I am again providing 2 WEEKS of breakfast, lunch and dinner. As we move forward and ease into a new normal, I would like to know what you prefer�� for me to continue with a 14 day plan, or to go back to the one week plan? Please comment and let me know! Note that we are back to weekday breakfast and lunches serving one!
As previously posted, here are some additional tips to help maximize your ingredients and limit waste:
Buy whole produce (rather than pre-cut): Pre-cut produce is really convenient but moisture tends to develop quickly, which causes it to spoil more rapidly.
Wash your produce before putting it away. It’s just as important to dry it well with a clean towel or just air dry. Excess moisture (especially in delicate produce such as berries or cut lettuce) can cause pre-mature spoilage.
Freeze any meat you aren’t going to cook within a few days of purchasing. Make sure to safely defrost it as needed. HERE are for some food safety tips from the USDA.
Buy potted herbs when possible. That way, you can use a little as you need it. If you do buy fresh cut herbs, check out THESE tips from The Kitchn for storing and extending their life.
If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, you can, in general, substitute 1 teaspoon dry for every 1 tablespoon fresh.
If you are missing an ingredient, check out THIS great ingredient substitution list from America’s Test Kitchen.
WW has changed their plan to now include a Blue, Purple and Green Plan. All the recipes on my blog are updated for the Blue plan. I’ve been updating all my recipes (over 2000) and have completed 2019 with the other two colors, and I am working my way down so please be patient.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join the Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to help you stay on track! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
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Week 1 (May 4-May 10)
MONDAY (5/4)
B: Avocado Toast Egg-in-a-Hole (4B 6G 4P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Feta (7B 7G 7P)
D: Lighter Eggplant Parmesan (5B 6G 5P) with a green salad* (2B 2G 2P)
Totals: WW Points 18B 21G 18P, Calories 925**
TUESDAY (5/5)
B: PB + J Smoothie (9B 9G 9P)
L: LEFTOVER Lighter Eggplant Parmesan (5B 6G 5P) with a green salad (2B 2G 2P)
D: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (7B 10G 7P) with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice” (1B 1G 1P)
Totals: WW Points 24B 28G 24P, Calories 1,164**
WEDNESDAY (5/6)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)
L: LEFTOVER Lighter Eggplant Parmesan (5B 6G 5P) with a green salad (2B 2G 2P)
D: Sheet Pan Meatloaf with Broccoli (9B 10G 8P) and Homemade Rice Pilaf (6B 6G 2P)
Totals: WW Points 27B 32G 22P, Calories 1,079**
THURSDAY (5/7)
B: PB + J Smoothie (9B 9G 9P)
L: Tuna Salad Wraps (1B 2G 1P) and an apple (0B 0G 0P)
D: Cuban Picadillo (3B 3G 3P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P) and 1 ounce avocado (1B 1G 1P)
Totals: WW Points 19B 20G 14P, Calories 892**
FRIDAY (5/8)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0B 4G 0P), 1 slice whole grain toast (3B 3G 3P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: Tuna Salad Wraps (1B 2G 1P) and an apple (0B 0G 0P)
D: Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo (3B 7G 3P)
Totals: WW Points 7B 16G 7P, Calories 894**
SATURDAY (5/9)
B: Yogurt Waffles # (4B 4G 4P) with ½ cup fresh mixed berries (0B 0G 0P) and 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3B 3G 3P)
L: Picadillo Quesadillas (recipe x 2) (6B 6G 6P) with 1 ounce avocado (1B 1G 1P)
D: ORDER IN!
Totals: WW Points 14B 14G 14P, Calories 545**
SUNDAY (5/10)
B: Low Fat Blueberry Scones (7B 8G 7P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Spicy California Shrimp Stack (5B 5G 3P)
D: Honey Teriyaki Drumsticks (7B 7G 7P) with Cauliflower “Fried Rice” (1B 2G 1P)
Totals: WW Points 20B 22G 18P, Calories 922**
*Green salad includes 6 cups mixed greens, 3 scallions, 1 cup each: tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, chickpeas and ¾
cup light vinaigrette. Set aside 2 servings with dressing on the side for lunch Tues/Wed.
# Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat.
Week 2 (May 11-May 17)
MONDAY (5/11)
B: LEFTOVER Low Fat Blueberry Scones (7B 8G 7P) and an orange (0B 0G 0P)
L: Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4B 6G 4P) and an pear (0B 0G 0P)
D: Baked Ziti with Spinach (5B 9G 4P)
Totals: WW Points 16B 23G 15P, Calories 885*
TUESDAY (5/12)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5B 8G 5P)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Ziti with Spinach (5B 9G 4P)
D: One Pot Cheesy Taco Chili Mac (6B 8G 6P)
Totals: WW Points 16B 25G 15P, Calories 887*
WEDNESDAY (5/13)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0B 4G 0P), 1 slice whole grain toast (3B 3G 3P) and a pear (0B 0G 0P)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Ziti with Spinach (5B 9G 4P)
D: LEFTOVER One Pot Cheesy Taco Chili Mac (6B 8G 6P)
Totals: WW Points 14B 24G 13P, Calories 987*
THURSDAY (5/14)
B: Overnight Oats in a Jar (5B 5G 3P)
L: Egg Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4B 6G 4P) and an pear (0B 0G 0P)
D: Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast (5B 5G 5P) with Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes (5B 5G 1P) and Roasted
Parmesan Green Beans (1B 1G 1P)
Totals: WW Points 20B 22G 14P, Calories 979*
FRIDAY (5/15)
B: Banana Bread Muffin in a Cup (2B 2G 2P)
L: LEFTOVER Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast (5B 5G 5P) with Quick Cabbage Slaw (2B 2G 2P)
D: Cod Fish Tacos (5B 7G 5P) with Arroz Congri (4B 6G 4P)
Totals: WW Points 18B 22G 18P, Calories 895*
SATURDAY (5/16)
B: Breakfast Casserole with Spinach and Feta (6B 10G 6P)
L: Chicken and Lentil Soup (1B 5G 1P)
D: ORDER IN!
Totals: WW Points 7B 15G 7P, Calories 529*
SUNDAY (5/17)
B: LEFTOVER Breakfast Casserole with Spinach and Feta (6B 10G 6P)
L: LEFTOVER Chicken and Lentil Soup (1B 5G 1P)
D: Turkey Stuffed Peppers (5B 5G 3P) with a 1 cup mixed veggies (0B 0G 0P)
Totals: WW Points 12B 20G 10P, Calories 875*
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
*Google doc
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Week 1 Shopping List (May 4-May 10)
Produce
5 medium oranges
1 medium pears (any variety)
3 medium apples (any variety)
3 medium limes
1 medium lemon
1 medium head garlic
1 (2-inch) piece ginger
1 (1-pound) clamshell fresh strawberries
1 (6-ounce) container fresh blueberries
2 (6-ounce) container fresh blackberries or raspberries
2 medium heads cauliflower
1 ¾ pounds broccoli florets
1 medium (5-ounce) and 4 large (6-ounce) Hass avocados
2 pounds (1 large OR 2 medium) eggplant
small cucumbers
1 small English cucumber
1 small and 2 large bunches scallions
1 small bunch celery
2 small carrots
1 small green bell pepper (can sub ¼ of the red or yellow pepper in Cucumber Salad, if desired)
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 large bunch fresh cilantro
1 small bunch fresh Italian parsley
1 small bunch fresh oregano (can sub ½ teaspoon fresh parsley in Cucumber Salad, if desired)
1 small bunch fresh chives (can sub 1 teaspoon scallion greens in Shrimp Stack, if desired)
1 small head (or bag of pre-shredded) cabbage
1 medium head endive
1 (5-ounce) bag/clamshell baby arugula
1 (5-ounce) bag/clamshell mixed greens
1 dry pint grape or cherry tomatoes
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
1 small and 1 large yellow onion
1 small red onion
Meat, Poultry and Fish
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground beef
1 pound wild salmon fillet
½ pound peeled and deveined cooked (or raw) shrimp (buy frozen and defrost as needed)
1 ¾ pounds chicken drumsticks
Grains*
1 medium package corn tortillas
1 loaf sliced whole grain bread
1 package quick cooking oats
1 package angel hair spaghetti
1 (14-ounce) box instant brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s)
1 package panko breadcrumbs
1 package all-purpose unbleached flour
1 package reduced carb whole wheat tortillas (I like La Tortilla Factory)
1 package dry short grain brown rice
Condiments and Spices
Extra virgin olive oil
Canola oil
Cooking spray
Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
Honey
Light vinaigrette (or ingredients to make your own)
NuNaturals liquid stevia or sweetener of your choice
Adobo seasoning (can sub salt in Chicken Tacos, if desired)
Garlic powder
Cumin
Thyme
Worcestershire sauce
Bay leaves
Regular or light mayonnaise
Sriracha sauce
Red wine vinegar
Vanilla extract
Pure maple syrup
Rice vinegar
Reduced sodium soy sauce*
Sesame seeds
Sesame oil
Furikake
Ketchup
Hot sauce (optional, for Avocado Toast)
Rice wine
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
1 dozen large eggs
1 box butter
1 quart unsweetened almond milk
1 small wedge Pecorino Romano cheese
1 (6-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 (6-ounce) container nonfat plain yogurt (I like Stonyfield)
1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese (I like Polly-O)
1 pint 1% buttermilk
1 (16-ounce) bag part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8-ounce) bag reduced fat shredded cheddar and jack cheese blend
1 block feta cheese
Frozen
1 medium bag frozen blueberries
1 small bag peas and carrots
Canned and Jarred
1 large jar marinara sauce (or ingredients to make your own)
1 small jar pitted Kalamata olives
1 small jar peanut butter
1 small jar chunky salsa
1 (5-ounce) can tuna in water
1 jar alcapparado (or capers or green olives)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
1 (32-ounce) carton chicken broth
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Misc. Dry Goods
1 small bag chopped walnuts
Baking powder
Baking soda
1 small package granulated sugar
*You can buy gluten free, if desired
Week 2 Shopping List (May 11-May 17)
Produce
1 medium orange
3 medium pears (any variety)
1 medium banana
1 (6-ounce) clamshell fresh blueberries
1 large head garlic
3 medium shallots
2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
12 ounces green beans
2 medium bunches scallions
1 small carrot
3 medium and 3 large red bell peppers
1 small green bell pepper
4 medium limes
1 small head green cabbage
½ small head purple cabbage
1 (5-ounce) bag/clamshell baby spinach
1 medium bunch fresh cilantro
1 small bunch fresh basil
3 medium plum tomatoes
2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
2 small and 1 medium yellow onion
1 small red onion
Meat, Poultry and Fish
1 1/3 pound 93% lean ground turkey
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
1 pound (4) skinless firm white fish fillets (such as cod, snapper or mahi mahi)
¾ pound (3) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
Grains*
1 package 100 calorie sandwich rolls or deli thin flats
1 package ziti pasta
1 package pasta shells (I love Delallo)
1 package dry brown rice (Can sub 1 ½ cups cooked long grain rice in Stuffed Peppers, if desired)
1 small loaf whole grain sliced bread (can sub ½ a roll for toast [Wed breakfast], if desired)
1 package corn tortillas
1 package dry long grain rice
1 package quick oats
1 package all-purpose unbleached flour
Condiments and Spices
Extra virgin olive oil
Canola oil
Cooking spray
Olive oil spray (or get a Misto oil mister)
Kosher salt (I like Diamond Crystal)
Pepper grinder (or fresh peppercorns)
Light mayonnaise
Oregano
Honey
Chili powder
Paprika
Cinnamon
Garlic powder
Crushed red pepper flakes
Balsamic vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
Vanilla extract
Apple cider vinegar
Cumin
Chili lime seasoning (such as Tajin Classic)
Bay leaves
Sazon (can sub paprika in Lentil Soup, if desired)
Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
NuNaturals liquid stevia or sweetener of your choice
Dairy & Misc. Refrigerated Items
2 ½ dozen large eggs
12 ounces feta cheese
1 (8-ounce) package shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 (8-ounce) package shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1 (17.5-ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 (8-ounce) container nonfat ricotta cheese
1 small wedge Parmesan cheese
1 (8-ounce) container heavy cream
1 pint 2% milk
1 (8-ounce) container skim milk (can buy a larger 2% and sub ¼ cup Mashed Potatoes, if desired)
1 (8-ounce) container unsweetened almond milk
1 tub whipped butter
1 (8-ounce) container light sour cream
Frozen
1 (10-ounce) package spinach
1 small package mixed vegetables
Canned and Jarred
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10-ounce) can RoTel tomatoes with green chilies
1 (14.5-ounce) can red beans
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
1 (32-ounce) carton reduced sodium chicken broth
Misc. Dry Goods
1 small bag chopped walnuts or pecans
Chia seeds
1 small package granulated sugar (optional for Banana Mug Muffins)
Baking powder
1 pound dried lentils
Optional muffin toppings: mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, hemp seeds, etc.
*You can buy gluten free, if desired
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