Starting the Journey

I made the girls “Ponyo” soup for lunch today. (Ramen) Today I used the Oriental seasoning packet and added some dried chives and roasted sesame seeds to each bowl. Later I made Wes some soup too. We didn’t have any more Oriental flavor so he got Creamy Chicken. I added the chives and seeds to his in addition to a hardboiled egg cut into 3 slices and laid pretty in the top. As you can see he tore it up

This afternoon I made what I called Harvest Muffins! I took the recipe from Annie’s Organic Buying Club called Mama Bread and tweaked it. (Yet again) It called for applesauce but I used mashed pears. I also added cranberries. I kept to the recipe and used both carrots and zucchini. (Sometimes I sub shredded apples if I don’t have zucchini and bananas for the apple sauce) {I’m such a rebel} With all the cinnamon and nutmeg in them they couldn’t help but smell divine! The girls ate one each once they cooled and asked for more! SUCCESS! I plan on using them for breakfasts during the rest of the week. I hope since I made a double batch I will have enough to share at group tomorrow night!

For dinner we are having an American favorite: meatloaf! I planned to make peas and mashed cauliflower to go along with it but the organic produce was a little less than favorable this week. Meaning the cauliflower was FILLED with bugs. Little gnats I think. I understand that produce grows outside, in the ground. But this was like an infestation! So it’s just meatloaf and peas. I only have a few more meals of “American” food left until we start our journey of mostly Japanese meals!

I’m excited and nervous. I’m good at making muffins and meatloaf. Will I get the hang of stir fry and rice balls and stews with ingredients I’ve currently never heard of? Will I one day create a Japanese feast for guests as easily as making a pot of Chili? God is good. He always seems to provide in even the smallest and simplest ways. I have faith. And now for me doing my part! First at hand: recipe research and meal planning!