September 14, 2012

A vegetarian foodie in Japan...

It's the weekend which means scouring the internets for delicious recipes and then cooking up said recipes.  (I've already found one!)

Unfortunately it also means doing the dishes and laundry I have procrastinated.  The laundry mostly does itself although I do have to hang it but Japan has yet to get on the dishwasher boat and alas I have to do my own damn dishes.  It's the chore I hate most in the known world.

This also means trying to figure out what to do with myself for the long (3 day) weekend.  I am trying to save money because I decided that my birthday gift to myself next month will be a trip to Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea (since we don't have the latter in the US).

Anyway, what you came here for I'm assuming was the food.  ;)

I made a few delicious things this week.  One was pretty much the most delicious pasta ever.


I did broccoli and asparagus because I had some broccoli that I didn't use for another recipe.  I almost ate the entire pan.  I will be making this all the time.  It's really easy and super tasty!
 
Next I made this sandwich:


Mine is a little different because I would poke myself in the eye with a fork before eating sprouts.  So gross.  Also, I don't think Japan has pepper jack cheese so I just used the standard cheese.  Finally, you must do this.  Make the spread with chives but add dill.  It's pretty much the best spread on the planet.  I learned that trick from another recipe ages ago.  Best thing ever.

I would make these again but maybe a little different.


I really think they need some kind of sauce.  I did put a bit of Tabasco on the muffin.  Maybe pizza sauce next time.

Here's some Japan snacking:


Caramel Latte and salad chips.  I know right?  The chips were good though I have no idea what flavor they were going for.

And finally, I tried roasted chestnuts for the first time:


Funny, I had to move to Japan to do that.

I hope you have a lovely weekend.  I'll be cooking.

1 comment:

  1. I don't eat meat, either.
    You've got to try Cafe Proverbs in Kyoto!
    Soy milk ramen!!

    Julie

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