A Tomato!

Along with the two shiso (one red, one green) plants, we’re trying to grow a tomato plant. So far, it’s produced three tomatoes (big whoop). The first two were attacked by bugs before we got to them (still very much green). The third one, I picked while still green and let it sit for a long time.

The little thing is finally starting to ripen.

Tomato!

That’s The Cat’s thumb for size reference. Cute yeah?

I’m still thinking what to make with the little guy. Any suggestions?

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Celery and Peanut Butter

Part of my dinner tonight.

Celery and Peanut Butter

It’s been a long time since I’ve had this. But like an old familiar song, it’s timeless.

Might be boring to you, but I’m happy. Hee hee.

And, it’s supposed to be good for you. protein and fiber. Just pretend the fat in the peanut butter doesn’t exist.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Plate Lunch!

We ventured into Waikiki today. We rarely visit Waikiki. The lack of parking or the high cost of parking are one of the reasons. However, we were given a twenty-four hour validation and were reimbursed for the minimum fee, so we decided to seek lunch after our business.

Our host suggested here.

Sign

Jinroku (2427 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawai’i). Not on the main drag, wouldn’t have found it on our own, our host walked us over.

In our opinion,  dinner is a little pricey, but they offer plate lunch specials.

Lunch Specials

The Cat ordered grilled salmon, The Mouse ordered spicy pork. Since the prices were reasonable given we were in Waikiki, we also ordered the vegetarian plate (for veggies).

I don’t know what I was thinking about my spicy pork, but when the chef brought out thinly sliced belly pork and threw it on the flat-top, I started to get excited.

Teppan-Yaki Chef

Pork Belly!

Sorry, the picture just doesn’t do the belly pork justice.

Grilled Salmon

The Cat thought the fish was a little overcooked. While the salmon could have been rarer, I thought it was okay.

Spicy Pork

Belly pork, grilled with kimchi, fried egg, on a bed of rice. Side greens and macaroni salad. Socks off. I would definitely order this again. Better yet, I think I can make this at home. No flat-top, but I think this will work on the fry pan.

Vegetarian

Best part of this dish was the grated turnip on top of the tofu. Good amount of veggies.

Everything under thirty dollars, in Waikiki. relative cheap eats.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Seaweed Kelp Rolls

Found these at the Korean supermarket near The Cat’s office (not mall food).

Seaweed Kelp Rolls

Front View

Cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and imitation crab meat all rolled up in kelp (OMG, gluten-free and almost vegetarian and raw!), with a bit of mayonnaise. Since the veggies and seaweed were raw, crunch, chew, chew, chew, crunch, chew, chew, chew, crunch, chew, chew, chew (you get the idea) (very slow eating).

It was good. Not socks off good, but healthy good. Not sure I would buy these again though. The chew factor kind of got in the way. Still, good to try.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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Ham Hock and Turnip Soup

It’s been kind of chilly of late (relatively that is). Highs in the mid-70′s. I know, to some that’s not even jacket weather, but to me, it’s cool. Soup weather.

Just me playing with my food. No recipe, just whatevers in the fridge and pantry.

Ham Hock Segment

Butcher was nice enough to slice a ham hock into slices for us. Easier to portion with just the two of us.

Turnip

Turnip Greens

Split Peas

I originally envisioned split pea soup, but the ingredients had a mind of its own.

Added just a bit of quinoa for texture.

Ham Hock and Turnip Soup

Not the thick heavy soup, a lighter (but still hearty) version, with lots of veggies (and ham of course). Just right on a cool day.

BTW, Haven’t participated in a while, sending this post to Deb at Kahakai Kitchen for her Souper Sunday feature. Check it out.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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