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Hey Blog, it's been a while...

I don't even really remember when the last time I posted was. I know it was after that potluck I got crazy over. Well, this one is after another potluck I just had this past weekend. GANGNAM CHICKEN STYLE! Good times it was. ^^ 7 jellos shots and 2 sake shots will make that happen. Got some new pictures and more no real ideas for the next one. Although..a get-together is planned for a little Pre-Canada Day celebration. nothing spectacular and I have NO IDEA what to make! :S

In other news..haven't been feel that great since the potluck. Been tired all the time, feeling like I'm still hungover. Not sure. I'm thinking it just might be my diet. By diet, I mean, my eating habits. I don't believe in diets to lose weight. I can't gauge my temperature 'cos my hands are always cold so it always seems like I have a fever according to me. lol. The digital thermometer is totally inaccurate too. It reads that I'm BELOW normal temperature. I guess for now, I shall eat something healthier and maybe drink some tea and lots of water. -.-

This weather does not help.

I beg to differ. :p

*creepy laugh*

So I'm getting a turtle.

Yep. I've decided that I'm getting a turtle - also due to a suggestion from a good friend. lol. Found it on Craigslist and it's a small adult white-lipped mud turtle. She didn't say he had a name and I didn't ask so I'm naming him Snobbits just because of how he looks in the following picture. lmao.

Not sure when I'm getting him though. I'm waiting on her to let me know what her schedule is like. Probably won't get him til next week sometime.

Not TOO much has happened since the last post. Seen a few movies - Star Trek: Into Darkness, Cabin in the Woods, and Iron Man 3, watched a few different episodes of anime, read a bit more of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Also, on that note, if you haven't watched the movie Dorian Gray feature Ben Barnes yet, I highly recommend it! It's great! :) Planning on trying out a new recipe when I have the ingredients for it. Actually, planning to try a couple new recipes.

Nikujaga - Japanese Beef and Potato Stew. I see it so often in anime and they make it such a big deal that I really want to try making it. Plus I found a recipe that calls for Japanese sake in the ingredient list. WIN! lol.

Mochi cookies - Not sure if this actually exists, but I'd like to try making it. Provided I can find a good recipe. If anyone knows of one, please let me know. I'm tired of making regular chi chi dango mochi. I want to make something that isn't that messy to eat.

Hmm..what else has happened...? OH.. GANGNAM CHICKEN STYLE! lmao. Yes, it's actually a thing! Church's Chicken has it, but only at 5 different locations. That's the theme of the next potluck. NO, I will not do the dance. The most I'll do is wear the socks my friend got me. lmao.

Started yoga again. Just been doing some beginner's poses. I feel good about it. Right now anyway. I will probably be in a world of pain tomorrow. XD

Current favourite songs:

If I Lose Myself by OneRepublic (the original and acoustic versions) Sun & Moon by Two Steps from Hell Oblivious by Gackt Soldier (Culture Code Remix) by Amba Shepherd Save Rock & Roll by Fall-out Boy feat. Elton John I Don't Believe You by P!nk Scarlet Love Song by X-Japan RE: I AM by Aimer

I'm sure I've forgotten to mention something in this blog. Well, here's some eye-candy for my bestie. Love you bb ;)

The promise of rib pictures

Here it is: the ribs made with the bottled sauce plus a side of fried potatoes with onions and garlic.

Also. I made some watermelon strawberry juice..? smoothie? drink.. from some leftover watermelon and strawberries. It tasted like watermelon Hubba Bubba chewing gum. Weird, right?

My question is..if i just threw watermelon and strawberries in a blender and blended it together to make that ^...what is it? Juice or a smoothie? Or just some blended drink? lol.

Also, I just started watching this anime called FLCL. After watching episode one, I had no idea what I had just watched. Watched the 2nd episode and it still didn't really make sense. Either way, I'll keep watching it 'cos it's so messed up. :p

And this just makes me wish I had some Nong Shim Hot & Spicy instant ramyun in my apartment.

It's Raining, It's Pouring...I'm Making Ribs

That's right. RIBS. Not making that rib sauce I posted yesterday. Wanted to use up that bottled Chicken N Ribs sauce up. And yes, the weather is TERRIBLE. The only that could make it awesome is some thunder and lightning. Not giving up hope on that yet. Lol Will post pictures later. :p

Pulled Pork Sandwiches from Leftovers

So, like I said before, I am posting the "recipe" for the pulled pork sandwiches. However, since I didn't really measure anything for the pulled pork portion of the sandwich, already posted the Asian sweet roll recipe, and got the BBQ recipe online as well..I'm just going to post what I did to make the pulled pork part of the sandwich and the bbq sauce recipe. Holy run-on sentence. lol.

First off, I didn't use pork shoulder or whatever is normally used to make pulled pork. I had pork cutlets in the freezer. I used 4 of those and thawed them out (not in the microwave; you can do this is you want). Next, I finally sliced up half and onion and minced 2 cloves or garlic. Sautéed the onions and garlic with some chilli powder and cayenne pepper (not too much since the bbq sauce has chilli powder and cayenne pepper as well) until the onions were almost translucent. I cut the pork cutlets in half (you can cut them smaller if you want, but you're going to be shredding them later anyway). Seared the pork all the way around, and poured in some chicken broth and water til it covered the pork by about 1cm. Simmered on medium until pork was tender. It's alright if there's still some liquid in the pot. It will get absorbed into the pork when you return it to the pot after shredding it.

After shredding the pork and returning it to the pot but do not continue to simmer, you can make this bbq sauce:

Ingredients: 3 Tbs Olive Oil 1 Tbs chilli powder 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 cup Ketchup 1/4 cup Water 1/4 cup Vinegar 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 1/2-1 tsp Liquid Smoke (or 2 tsp Paprika)

Method: 1. Fry the garlic in the olive oil until golden brown.

2. Add spices and ketchup. Stir.

3. Add brown sugar, vinegar, and water. Stir until well combined.

4. Stir in liquid smoke and simmer until sauce is thick. It does thicken when it cools.

This sauce is good for ribs, chicken, and...pulled pork sandwiches ;p

That being written, you can pour any amount of sauce over the pulled pork and continue to simmer to reduce the sauce even more.

I heated up the Asian sweet rolls in the oven with some garlic butter I made earlier. And here's the result:

Let me know if you have any questions about this recipe. ^^

PARTY: Successfully Completed

I may still be drunk from last night. Or just still really hyper from it. Awesome party despite the fact that it turned into a regular potluck since the b-day girl couldn't make it. Another party shall be had for her, for sure! :D

The yakisoba bread turned out alright. I think I might just buy the yakisoba next time - or buy the right noodles for it instead of painstakingly making it by hand again. The bread, I don't mind making. It's pretty simple.

But yea, last night was FUNNNNN. Jello shots x Japanese sake shots = me very hyper and loud and cuddly. LMAO Nothing that crosses the line of course. It was great too 'cos I got to see some friends that I hadn't seen in a long time. More Cards Against Humanity, too. The game seemed to last forever this time though - 'probably 'cos we added the 3rd expansion pack. lol.

As for the leftovers...there are still cinnamon buns my awesome friend made. He also did a bang-on job of helping me with this party. Eternally grateful to him! Couldn't haven't had this potluck with out him. ^^ I should've taken a picture of all the food that was here but it didn't seem important yesterday. Will probably make some pulled bbq pork sandwiches with those leftover Asian sweet rolls tonight for dinner. The yakisoba, I will stirfry with some other veggies and finish that off tomorrow maybe. Gotta make some banana bread or muffins with those 2 ripe bananas too.

For now, I should clean up this mess of an apartment. :p

End note: PARTY WAS AWESOME! :D I WANT ANOTHER ONE. XD

oWo

BALLS. That is all.

Yakisoba Pan: Day 2 (One more day to go!!!)

Well, the carrot cake's done. By done, I mean baked. I still have frosting to make for it tomorrow. I'll take a picture of that tomorrow. Yakisoba is done as well. I was going to take pictures of the whole process of making the noodles but I didn't want flour on my phone. Also..I didn't think of it. lol. I think they turned out rather well though. They're a bit heavy and vegetarian. Vegetarian because I forgot to bring meat out of the freezer for it. Oh well. When it came down to it, I didn't want to have to make 2 separate batches anyway. I improvised on the sauce for it as well.

Oh dammit. It just occurred to me what I forgot to add to it! Sesame oil! I have to fry it up again tomorrow to reheat it for the yakisoba pan anyway. I'll add it then. :p

Next thing to make today is the sangria. I'll take a picture of that tomorrow when all the fruits are nicely soaked. ;)

And now for some much needed relaxation...

Yakisoba Pan: Day 1, Part III

Done with the jello shots and they shall sour in the fridge til Saturday night. Hmm, not much else to say. I’m tired. The picture below says it all. I shall rise again tomorrow and do the same thing over again...well, do other things but with the same stress level and probably same result :p

Yakisoba Pan: Day 1, Part II

Back again with another post. The rolls are all done..and they are not all the same size. lmao. Oh well. They are still delicious - in my opinion anyway. The people at the party can judge. :p

There's the double batch of dough for the rolls ^

I didn't take a picture of them before they were baked 'cos they looked weird. So here are the finished products:

So, they aren't the standard hot-dog buns normally used for yakisoba pan. They were football shaped when I formed them... ah well. IT WILL WORK. That is all for now. Onto making the jello shots now! Stay tuned for today's final post! ;)

Also, more eye-candy for my bff. <3

Yakisoba Pan: Day 1

I assure you, this hasn't happened. Yet. It will if someone comes into my kitchen and disrupts my making Asian sweet rolls for the yakisoba pan. Or something close to doing that anyway. :p

So yes, first step in making yakisoba pan - make the rolls for it. I chose an Asian sweet roll recipe from Instructables. I LOVE that site. I shall post the link to the recipe at the end of this post. I actually chose a Asian Hot Dog bun recipe. Just going to make it without the hotdogs. Reason I chose recipe is that I have made Asian sweet bread before and it's basically the same recipe.

Currently so stressed out right now from this party planning thing. I can do it, no question. But having an indefinite guestlist 2 days before the party and loads of things to do before then = INSANITY (as the picture below illustrates.

So..yea. This is just the FIRST thing I have to do today. Still have jello shots to make, kitchen and living room to clean, and dinner to make before a friend comes over. Oh yea. Yakisoba prep too. Weeeeee. Stay tuned for more crazy party-planning from yours truly. ^^

Oh, right, before I forget, here's the link to that recipe. http://www.instructables.com/id/Asian-hot-dog-buns/

Also, this post is one of ..many dedicated to my bff, GeekofHeartz. And this eye candy is for her. <3

MOAR MUFFINS! of the non-dairy variety

So yesterday's banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins were a hit. Going to change it up a bit today when I make more. Switching out the milk with coconut milk. This will probably make them heavier so maybe I'll cut the coconut milk with some water then use the rest of the coconut milk for the chicken curry I'm making tonight for dinner. I guess we'll see what I feel like doing when I start making muffins. :p

Got tons of other things to do today, most of it is cleaning up the apartment. The rest is sewing. I'd like to get in some piano practice and at least an episode of Mayo Chiki or maybe Valvrave the Liberator. Hell, it might not even be one of those two. Might be the last half of the first episode of The Tudors. We shall see where the day takes me. :p

The answer to making a lazy pasta dish...

Been addicted to making this 'cos it's just SO easy and you can add just about anything to it. Works with any leftover pasta. Here's a simple recipe for it..as if you couldn't figure out how to make it by looking at the picture. lol. No exact measurements though since this is purely a DIY thing.

Ingredients (for this particular fry up in the picture): Cooked pasta (hot or cold, it doesn't matter) Broccoli, cut in to bite-sized pieces Diced tomatoes Sliced smokie sausages Diced onions Minced garlic 1/4 cup water (or more) Olive Oil 1 tsp Sesame Oil (this I added to add a bit of an Asian twist to it) Salt & pepper to taste

Method: 1. Heat up the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan on medium-high. (Non-stick is best since the pasta will want to stick to other cookware)

2. Fry the sausages until both sides brown a bit, turn the heat down to medium, then add in the onions and garlic.

3. Add the pasta and broccoli once the onions start to become translucent. Add the 1/4 water, stir, and cover for about 5 minutes.

4. Uncover, stir, add the tomatoes. Add a little more water if the broccoli is not cooked through yet and cover for another 5 or 6 minutes.

5. Uncover, stir, and mix in salt and pepper. Add sesame oil. Cool for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

That does look like a lot of steps after I just wrote that out. But once you actually make it, you'll find that it really is quite simple. Most times, it only takes about 10 minutes to put the whole thing together. It's even faster if you use spinach or cabbage since broccoli is a harder vegetable and takes longer to cook.

Best served with some green tea and lemon. ;)

#quick pasta #asian pasta #leftover pasta

When you have bananas...make oatmeal chocolate chip muffins!

The bananas are getting ripe so now's the perfect time to make some chocolate chip banana muffins. OATMEAL chocolate chip banana muffins that is. Wanted something healther, but I guess I just negated that by adding the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Switched out the white sugar for brown sugar as well. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup rolled oats (I had quick oats) 1/2 cup sugar (I used brown sugar since I added chocolate chips) 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup mashed bananas (About 2 bananas) 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Method: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (I baked mine at 375 degrees 'cos my oven likes to mess with me and bake at a higher temperature. Also, I used a 24 serving cupcake tin, not a 12 serving muffin tin) Grease the cupcake/muffin tin.

2. Mix together mashed bananas, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla well.

3. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. I used my hands to mix everything together well since brown sugar clumps together.

4. Stir the flour mixture and chocolate chips into the banana mixture until just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX.

5. Bake for 15-20 minutes. (I only baked them for about 12 minutes since I used a cupcake tin, and said oven is a jerk. Check them after 10 minutes to see how they're doing and bake longer if you need to.)

6. Cool for 15 minutes in the pan then remove from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely or eat while still warm.

#banana muffins #oatmeal banana muffins #oatmeal muffins #chocolate chip banana muffins

ROBOTS OR DINOSAURS?

Dinosaurs for sure!

My First Post..and this is a terrible title

Hi there! So after creating 2 blogs in the past and basically neglecting them to the point of not caring, I've decided to make another one. Of course, my creating this was also a suggestion from my awesome friend. You can find her blog - GeekofHeartz.

This blog is going to be about recipes I try out.. or just the ones I've made recently. Also, I may go on rants about things..'cos it's what I do. You don't have to read them. They're not usually that important. lol.

I'm always open to recipe suggestions or anime suggestions. Feel free to drop me a comment or message. :) Thanks for reading this lame attempt at a first post! ^^

Before I go..something I made recently 'cos I was lazy. 10 minute leftover pasta fry-up. Let me know if you want to know how I made it. ;)

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