Hi everyone ! I know that I’ve truly neglected my website! I really appreciate all of you who tried clicking on the website, only to be disappointed with no new entries. I would give you million excuses ..but that’s all it would be …just excuses!
The 2 craft fairs that I am again doing this year are:
Nov 29-30, 2008: Hawaii Okinawan Center Winter Craft Fair
94-587 Ukee St., Waipio Gentry
Sat: 9 am - 3 pm, Sun: 9 am - 2 pm
Dec 13, 2008: Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima Street Honolulu Hawaii 96818
Sat: 9 am - 3 pm
- List of new recipes for 2008:
Pupus:
Garlic Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Boiled PeanutsSalads:
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Furikake Chopped SaladMain dishes:
Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions
Korean MeatballsSides:
Asparagus Katsu
Sinful Cheese BreadJapanese:
Okara
Desserts:
Cream Cheese Flan
Dis n Dat:
Bread & Butter Pickles
Here are some photos of the dishes:
This is a delicious Pork Chop with Caramelized Onions. The caramelized onions take some time, but it is well worth the time. In fact, I sometimes make extra and keep it for making some bruschetta. Just toast some baguette (or not), top with this onion mixture and top with some mozzarella cheese, broil till cheese is melted … it is a winner pupu! Now back to the main dish …haha! Mashed potatoes accompany this dish very nicely! I often take a spoonful of the onions and mix it with my serving of mashed potatoes …oh so yummy !!
Above is Furikake Chopped Salad. My neighbor Tami shared this recipe with me and it is sooo ono! This can be my main dish ..of course I would definitely eat a second serving ! One of the ’secret ingredient’ is capers, which give it just the right ‘kick’ in this salad. The furikake gives it such a nice taste …so local, yeah??!! Thanks Tami !
I am so happy that my sister-in-law Bernice shared this Spinach Strawberry Salad with me. It is a simple and easy salad that is so refreshing, especially when the strawberries are in season making them oh so sweet. The pretty pink dressing, because of the red wine vinegar, also enhances the sweetness of the strawberry. I enjoy the dressing, which is similar to a poppy seed dressing, with other salads as well. In the photo, it is accompanied with my Ski Jumps cheese bread. Wouldn’t this make an extra special salad during Christmas … what a delightful and gorgeous salad !! Thanks Bern !
Asparagus Katsu is another recipe from Tami …she and her whole family are awesome cooks !!! This is a bacon wrapped asparagus that is a great pupu or side dish, if no one grabs it before the dinner starts …. nothing like eating the hot and crispy !
Bread & Butter Pickles is an old recipe that I dug up from my mom. I’ve always been a fan of this sweeter pickle versus the dill one. I remember her making this way, way back …really it must have been like 30 years ago! Don’t you just love those old family recipes on those index cards with all the smudges on it?? This makes a great accompaniment to your sandwich. When I gave a bottle to my friend Donna, she said that her parents ate it like tsukemono… just to accompany their regular meal. I think the onions add a great flavor too …I usually put more than what it calls for !
Now for the end of a great meal … Cream Cheese Flan! Sister-in-law Lorraine shared this with me. I am not a real fan of the ‘eggy’ type flan, but this creamy one is so luscious, mainly because of the cream cheese. Don’t be intimidated by making this dish. The hardest part is waiting for an hour while it is baking in its bain marie or a waterbath. It is rich and delicious …you really need to save some room for dessert ! Thanks Lorraine …by the way, we’re having this for our Thanksgiving dinner !!
Well, I hope I am forgiven for my lack of entries! I hope to see you all at the fairs !
Have a great holiday season !!