Post your breakfast, lunch or dinner

[tizeye]

Traditional Raclette and beer.
Ironically, at a café in Gruyeres, Switzerland

 

[Mr Kram]

Bar Uerukamu - Reseda, CA

Braised Tuna

Sous Vide Octopus

Ebi Dango (Fried Shrimp Balls)

Spanish Mackerel

Mussels Parmesan

Sea Bream

Nasu Miso (Eggplant)

Japanese Mackerel

Unagi

Black Snapper

Uni

Seared Shiokara (Fermented Squid)

Aoyagi (Orange Clam)

Salmon and Brie

Tokubushi (Baby Abalone)

Threadfin Snapper Roll with Ume and Natto

Bluefin Tuna and Yamaimo

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Bar Uerukamu - Reseda, CA

Braised Tuna

Sous Vide Octopus

Ebi Dango (Fried Shrimp Balls)

Spanish Mackerel

Mussels Parmesan

Sea Bream

Nasu Miso (Eggplant)

Japanese Mackerel

Unagi

Black Snapper

Uni

Seared Shiokara (Fermented Squid)

Aoyagi (Orange Clam)

Salmon and Brie

Tokubushi (Baby Abalone)

Threadfin Snapper Roll with Ume and Natto

Bluefin Tuna and Yamaimo

Some stunning pictures (especially of the Asian dishes); thank you for sharing.

 

[Mr Kram]

Some stuff from my last trip to Hawaii

Moku Kitchen

Ahi Shoyu Poke

Szechuan Green Beans with Macadamias

Kalua Pig Pizza with Jalapeños

Hand Cut Truffle Fries

Pork Pot Stickers

Prime Rib

Tako Stew

Haupia Pie

Strawberry Pie

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Some stuff from my last trip to Hawaii

Moku Kitchen

Ahi Shoyu Poke

Szechuan Green Beans with Macadamias

Kalua Pig Pizza with Jalapeños

Hand Cut Truffle Fries

Pork Pot Stickers

Prime Rib

Tako Stew

Haupia Pie

Strawberry Pie

As always, this looks absolutely amazing.

Actually, I love the way that meat (prime rib) is served - that is exactly the colour I like, and the tako stew is just mouth-watering.

 

[arkitect]

Not so much a "What are we eating today/tonight" post as much as a "what are we having for Christmas?"

My husband and I have a compromise… I like turkey for Christmas, free range, none of this mass market malarkey — him? Not so much… so we compromise. Every Christmas we do something different. Last year it was a humungous pork belly with crispy crackling, year before we did 4 ribs beef roast, year before that was Goose. I think I am well over due for a turkey.
Of course the deal is, whoever gets to choose, gets to cook. So me, being a lazy sod, have abrogated the choice the last years…

But on the side, where has this year gone? I'm still just getting into my stride and it is Halloween all over the shops. *sigh* It is true, you know, as you grow older time flies even faster. None of that staring dreamily out of the school window wondering why it is only February and still a whole year ahead… now? I just blink and I'm roasting potatoes for Bonfire Night.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Not so much a "What are we eating today/tonight" post as much as a "what are we having for Christmas?"

My husband and I have a compromise… I like turkey for Christmas, free range, none of this mass market malarkey — him? Not so much… so we compromise. Every Christmas we do something different. Last year it was a humungous pork belly with crispy crackling, year before we did 4 ribs beef roast, year before that was Goose. I think I am well over due for a turkey.
Of course the deal is, whoever gets to choose, gets to cook. So me, being a lazy sod, have abrogated the choice the last years…

But on the side, where has this year gone? I'm still just getting into my stride and it is Halloween all over the shops. *sigh* It is true, you know, as you grow older time flies even faster. None of that staring dreamily out of the school window wondering why it is only February and still a whole year ahead… now? I just blink and I'm roasting potatoes for Bonfire Night.

Any chance of getting a small free range turkey? I managed that one year. (With difficulty, I won't deny). Or, as my brother has done, he and his wife arranged with another couple to share an organic free range turkey, and have half each.

I've always thought turkey and ham together too much, but the ham, by itself, (boiled for the stock first, - which is retained for cabbage if you want, or some sort of soup, then roasted with mustard, maple syrup, honey, cloves and organic brown sugar) and served with roasted potatoes can be delicious.

 

[arkitect]

Any chance of getting a small free range turkey? I managed that one year. (With difficulty, I won't deny). Or, as my brother has done, he and his wife arranged with another couple to share an organic free range turkey, and have half each.

I've always thought turkey and ham too much, but the ham, by itself, (boiled for the stock first, - which is retained for cabbage if you want, or some sort of soup, then roasted with mustard, maple syrup, honey, cloves and organic brown sugar) served with roasted potatoes can be delicious.

It'll have to be a 2-4 person turkey most assuredly. And yes, they are getting more difficult to source.
I can only eat so many Boxing Day sandwiches.
Now, ham is one thing we do agree on: New Year means Roast and glazed Ham!

Edit: Now I have worked myself into a salivary lather at the thought.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

It'll have to be a 2-4 person turkey most assuredly. And yes, they are getting more difficult to source.
I can only eat so many Boxing Day sandwiches.
Now, ham is one thing we do agree on: New Year means Roast and glazed Ham!

Edit: Now I have worked myself into a salivary lather at the thought.

And the thing with turkey is to keep it simple; I have found a small turkey, roast potatoes and - perhaps carrots and parsnips (Mother and brother like that) and a green salad can work very well. And yes, all the trimmings, organic cranberry sauce, strange enticing mustards, and so on.

Cheeses for after. With aged port. Plum pudding for the next day, when one is hungry again, and not stuffed full of food.

And agreed, that delicious roasted ham is better later in the week; it is a waste of such a delight (especially if one is only cooking for two to four people) - and a source of additional stress - to have it on Christmas Day; serve it as its own crowning glory separately (yes, New Year's), or in those dark, waning days at the end of the Old Year, and it is delicious.

 

[arkitect]

And the thing with turkey is to keep it simple; I have found a small turkey, roast potatoes and - perhaps carrots and parsnips (Mother and brother like that) and a green salad can work very well. And yes, all the trimmings, organic cranberry sauce, strange enticing mustards, and so on.

Cheeses for after. With aged port. Plum pudding for the next day, when one is hungry again, and not stuffed full of food.

And agreed, that delicious roasted ham is better later in the week; it is a waste of such a delight (especially if one is only cooking for two to four people) - and a source of additional stress - to have it on Christmas Day; serve it as its own crowning glory separately (yes, New Year's), or in those dark, waning days at the end of the Old Year, and it is delicious.

Oh yes, we always end up having the Plum pudding next day — as you say when hungry again and fully appreciate its fruity boozy splendiferousness.
I'll also add though that for me, Chestnut stuffing is non negotiable.
Baked separately in a cast iron enameled Le Creuset terrine dish… Yum.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Oh yes, we always end up having the Plum pudding next day — as you say when hungry again and fully appreciate its fruity boozy splendiferousness.
I'll also add though that for me, Chestnut stuffing is non negotiable.
Baked separately in a cast iron enameled Le Creuset terrine dish… Yum.

Okay: Agreed. I forgot to mention stuffing; yes, yum, pretty much non-negotiable with that meal.

And, a Le Creuset terrine dish.......cannot but applaud.
[doublepost=1540497053][/doublepost]An aside: What is your recipe for chestnut stuffing? Mother always put finely chopped dried apricots (and I adore apricots) in ours, which I loved.

 

[Mr Kram]

Finishing up Hawaii.

Natsunoya Tea House - Kalihi
Probably the last remaining Japanese Tea House in the islands.

Chirashi

Braised Short Ribs and Daikon

Roasted Duck and Miso Eggplant

Chicken Katsu

Seared Scallops with Wasabi Butter

Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura

Bread Pudding Bites

Palace Saimin - Kalihi

Combo (Udon and Saimiin) Won Ton Min

BBQ Meat (Beef) Sticks

Roy's - Hawaii Kai

Crispy Crab Cakes

Mauka Makai Roll (Rare Beef and Shrimp)

Prawn Cocktail

Whole Deep Fried Snapper

Furikake Calamari

L&L BBQ - Kalihi
Original location. Not to be confused with the garbage locations located on the mainland.

Mini Chicken Katsu, Gravy All Over

Surf and Turf (Kalbi and Fried Mahi Mahi)

Mini Mochiko Chicken

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Finishing up Hawaii.

Natsunoya Tea House - Kalihi
Probably the last remaining Japanese Tea House in the islands.

Chirashi

Braised Short Ribs and Daikon

Roasted Duck and Miso Eggplant

Chicken Katsu

Seared Scallops with Wasabi Butter

Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura

Bread Pudding Bites

Palace Saimin - Kalihi

Combo (Udon and Saimiin) Won Ton Min

BBQ Meat (Beef) Sticks

Roy's - Hawaii Kai

Crispy Crab Cakes

Mauka Makai Roll (Rare Beef and Shrimp)

Prawn Cocktail

Whole Deep Fried Snapper

Furikake Calamari

L&L BBQ - Kalihi
Original location. Not to be confused with the garbage locations located on the mainland.

Mini Chicken Katsu, Gravy All Over

Surf and Turf (Kalbi and Fried Mahi Mahi)

Mini Mochiko Chicken

As always, utterly mouth watering.

Thanks for sharing, and I hope you enjoyed these wonderful repasts.

 

[0388631]

I find arkitect's posts amusing. Whole turkey too much, but four rib in beef roasts one year. Anyway, had to find this thread to say while I've never been a lover of eggplant save for a few forms, @Mr Kram's post convinced me to try my hand at miso eggplant, and I've become a convert. Made it before falling ill with the cold, but couldn't remember where I got the idea from. I gloss over a lot of culinary blogs and forums, and it's hard to keep track of where I read what.
[doublepost=1547857454][/doublepost]Should note I used a mixture of Japanese and Indian eggplants for their mild sweeter flavor.

 

[soulreaver99]

Shabu shabu for those cold days

 

[nlkccom]

 

[kazmac]

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Today, had scrambled eggs, cheese, ham and salami along with a bowl of fruit (and freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee) for breakfast.

Fruit and sandwiches at a working lunch.

Plenty of coffee all day.

 

[tcphoto1]

Soup

 

[nlkccom]

 

[kazmac]

Breakfast:

Organic blueberries, dehyrdrated strawberries, almond milk, cinnamon & cayenne pepper. Just an excuse to eat dehydrated strawberries. Gosh, I love those.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Breakfast:

Organic blueberries, dehyrdrated strawberries, almond milk, cinnamon & cayenne pepper. Just an excuse to eat dehydrated strawberries. Gosh, I love those. View attachment 822147

Dehydrated strawberries (and apricots and mango and blueberries) will all meet with my full approval.

However, I tend to have full fat milk with such treats.

Hope you enjoyed your breakfast.

 

[0388631]

Freeze-dried. Not dehydrated. Dehydration would cause them to be leathery and darker. Freeze-drying preserves most of the flavor and nutrients. I've bought dehydrated strawberries before. They're like dried apricots. Leathery and chewy, but nice.


Let me know where you bought them, though. I've been wanting to buy a freeze dryer for years.

 

[kazmac]

Freeze-dried. Not dehydrated. Dehydration would cause them to be leathery and darker. Freeze-drying preserves most of the flavor and nutrients.


Let me know where you bought them, though. I've been wanting to buy a freeze dryer for years.

You’re right. They are freeze dried.

They’re Kathy’s Naturals Just Strawberries (I know the link says raspberries, but you can select the strawberries).

https://www.amazon.com/Karens-Natur...prefix=Just+str,grocery,135&sr=1-2-spons&th=1

I should probably bite the bullet and get the 6 pack since I can devour a package in two servings.

 

[0388631]

You’re right. They are freeze dried.

They’re Kathy’s Naturals Just Strawberries (I know the link says raspberries, but you can select the strawberries).

https://www.amazon.com/Karens-Natur...prefix=Just+str,grocery,135&sr=1-2-spons&th=1

I should probably bite the bullet and get the 6 pack since I can devour a package in two servings.

I've got this.

https://nuts.com/driedfruit/freeze-dried/


There used to be a company down here that would sell from a storefront. It'd be cheaper than both sources.