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Monthly Archives: December 2008

New Year’s Eve　

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

現在３１日の夜。。。

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Garden Puree on Toast
ガーデンピュレー、トーストのせ

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Garden Puree on Toast Lunch December 27, 2008 The idea for this lunch came from Tyler Florence’s this recipe. I loved the idea of making puree from various green vegetables. I was in a mood for a light and healthy lunch, and I thought this was perfect. However, when I read other people’s reviews, I [...]

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Bok Choy Cabbage Mille-Feuille
白菜ミルフィーユ

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Bok Choy Cabbage Mille-Feuille Lunch December 26, 2008 Bok choy cabbage, ground beef, and Swiss cheese were placed in several layers in a bread pan, and then cooked in the oven. A Slice was served with Miso sauce. Please help us promote our blog by clicking on the following button. Thank you. 白菜ミルフィーユ 昼食　２００８年１２月２６日 冷蔵庫に長いこと眠っていた白菜の残り。 [...]

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Sardine and Basil Pasta
サーディンとバジルのパスタ

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Sardine and Basil Pasta Lunch December 24, 2008 Canned sardine has a strong flavor, so I recommend adding other ingredients that also have distinct flavors and will balance out the sardine taste. I made a light sauce with garlic, onion, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, caper, sugar, salt, pepper, and basil, and mixed with linguini. Please [...]

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Ina’s Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry
アイナのハムとチーズパイ

Friday, December 26, 2008

Ina’s Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry Lunch December 12, 2008 From Ina Garten’s recipe. I loved the dijon mustard flavor in this. Terry and I both loved it. I served this with a small salad, and it was a perfect lunch. Please help us promote our blog by clicking on the following button. Thank [...]

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Buche de Noel
ブッシュドノエル

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Buche de Noel December 24, 2008 My mom used to make Buche de Noel for Christmas every year, and it was always fun to help her decorate. This is the first Buche de Noel I’ve ever made by myself. There is simple butter cream inside, and the outside is covered with light chocolate cream. Please [...]

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Tomato Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
トマトサラダとクリーミーブルーチーズドレッシング

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Tomato Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Dressing December 20, 2008 I found these colorful tomatoes at Trader Joe’s. They were so beautiful that I couldn’t resist and I had to have them! I love Trader Joe’s vegetable selection, as I always find something interesting and unusual that I won’t find in other grocery stores. The [...]

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Daikon Radish and Pork Curry
大根と豚肉の和風カレー

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Daikon Radish and Pork Curry Lunch December 20, 2008 I was surprised to find daikon radish at the local grocery store this year. Daikon radish is a Japanese white-colored long radish. It’s used for various dishes, including salad, soup, and stew like the one I made this weekend (photo: below). Terry is not a big [...]

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Birthday Dinner
誕生日ディナー

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Birthday Dinner Dinner December 20, 2008 Tonight Terry’s dad, George, and his wife, Sharon, took Terry and I for dinner to celebrate my birthday. We had a wonderful meal at Jax Cafe. Sharon and I had prime rib and George and Terry had filet mignon. Both were excellent! I liked the classy steakhouse decor and [...]

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Pot Roast with Balsamic Vinegar
牛肉のバルサミコ酢煮込み

Friday, December 19, 2008

Pot Roast with Balsamic Vinegar Dinner December 29, 2008 A couple of pounds of beef chuck roast was cooked with mushrooms, onions, and a bay leaf in water, white wine, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. I cooked slow for several hours. It was very flavorful. I really liked the balsamic flavor. The meat turned [...]

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