This morning when I woke up, I wasn't even sure if it was morning! That's how cloudy and gloomy it was. The rain was pouring, which eventually turned into snow. After getting up and enjoying some of my rolled raisin bread from the other day, my husband headed off to put in a few hours at work. Granted he did return around 2pm, so I can't complain...loudly. After enjoying some shopping in the damp, we made Oden, a delightful Japanese hotpot. It can contain many things, but we included daikon radish, boiled egg, kombu seaweed, tofu, konnyaku, and a variety of fish cakes. We bought a pack of mixed fish cakes at our local Asian market. If you are thinking 'ewww fish paste cakes', then don't! They do not taste AT ALL fishy! Even small children love the fish cakes in Oden! It is great, especially on cold days! Everything simmers together in a dashi broth with a touch of soy sauce. It is best enjoyed with plain rain, in order to compliment the various flavours in the Oden. After this hearty meal, my husband promptly fell asleep. Not exactly the reaction I was hoping for on a Saturday night!
I made traditional chocolate chip cookies yesterday. By traditional I mean that I didn't alter the recipe to make it healthier. These contain a mixture of brown and white sugar, but, to be honest, I used margarine, not butter. Honestly, I don't taste the difference, but the gourmets out there may beg to differ. In any case, they are quite good with a nice cup of coffee or tea.
Stay warm and dry! ^_^
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