When I cook rice (sticky rice) in a rice cooker, I like putting something extra such as chopped vegetables or chicken. This time I added edamame (frozen) and chopped carrots. I always loved edamame as I grew in Japan, but it was new to my husband until recent (maybe last week??). He loved edamame when [...]
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14 Mar
‘Japanese Rice Salad’ – Chirashi-zushi
I actually introduce chirashi-zushi as ‘Japanese rice salad’ to my friends Somehow among my friends, it is better received when I call it that. In the ‘salad’ mixture: green beans from our vegetable garden thinly sliced carrots lotus roots rice vinegar sweet rice wine soy sauce cooked white rice Is it because I used [...]
6 Mar
Sun + Blue Sky, Finally!! + Birthday Party :)
While my husband was working on house projects, I went to the gym in the morning. My workout today included: 45 minute intervals on elliptical 40 minute intervals on bike Same old thing….boring, boring, boring…. But my husband uploaded some tv shows on my iPhone, so that really helped me stay on the machines!! [...]
23 Feb
Morning Workout + Trader Joe’s Apple Yogurt
Good morning! My husband and I took separate cars to the gym this morning, so I could stay a little longer for my cardio workout after my strength training. My morning workout included: 10 minutes warm-up Platform Calf Raises 3×20 Side Legs on Mat 2×20 Leg Extensions 10# 2×14 H.S. Calf Raises 10# 2×16 Exercise [...]
22 Feb
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful Supper
I didn’t go back to the gym today….even though I felt better with my lower back… I thought of going back there for cardio workouts, but I didn’t… I probably should have Anyway, after work and study, my husband offered that he would cook tonight’s supper for us! He decided to try this recipe: Tomato [...]
22 Feb
Morning Workout + Post Workout Snack
My morning workout included: 10 minute warm-up Bicep Hammer Curls + Curls 10# 3×12 Tri’s Overhead 10# 3×16 Chest Press (slight angle) 10# 3×12 Back Rows 12# 3×16 Shoulders – Side & Front Raises #5-8 3×16 Ab Crunches on a LF machine & ball 3×16 5 minute stretches * use a straight chair for the [...]
