Dad Food

Long time no blog!  I've been in Tulsa without a kitchen so I haven't been able to cook anything outside of a microwave.  This is the second day I've made lunch for a parent... yesterday I made inarizushi, cold soba noodles, and a green salad for my mom and dad.  Nothing spectacular or worth blogging about, just a random assortment of things i found in the pantry/fridge.  Today's lunch is just for my dad, since my mom told me she had tuna salad to eat.  This is what I made:

Carrots and homegrown green beans sauteed in ponzu, sesame oil, and a splash of rice vinegar. 

 My dad told me he loves raw tofu with just ponzu sauce, so i made that and added some sesame seeds for garnish.

 this bottle was full when i left for Tulsa.. I guess people have been using it!!

 Bento was looking a little plain so I decorated with some leftover cupcake picks from a Peter Rabbit cupcake decorating kit.  In the top right corner is a couple slices of my dad's favorite bread.

 This is my dad's favorite bread.  It is from Kroger.

...And I made a special treat for me to enjoy while I do the dishes ;)

it's salted caramel flavored whiskey from a distillery in Gatlinburg, TN, mixed with plain almond milk.  It kind of tastes like a white russian but with caramel instead of coffee flavor.

Not sure what I'm going to be making tomorrow yet, but I'll have more time and i'll be cooking for both of my parents again, so I'll try to include something recipe-worthy.

Wakame Salad

Wakame salad is my go-to breakfast because it is so easy and only takes a few ingredients.

I don't really measure anything when I make it, it is all to taste.  First, pour dried wakame into a small cup. Fill the cup with just enough cold water to cover the wakame. Cover the cup with a saucer and wait a few minutes for the wakame to rehydrate.  When all the liquid has been absorbed, add seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, and mirin to taste. I also like to add toasted sesame seeds. You can let it sit a little longer or eat it right away.

  This is also a good filler recipe for bento, when you need an extra side dish, as it is best in small portions (I.e. You probably don't want a giant bowl of it). Just be sure to have floss or a toothpick ready because the little seaweed pieces WILL get stuck in your teeth!