daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
We’re in for a big freeze here in Austin, but to stave off the cold, Mariko made an amazing nabe with homemade udon noodles, shrimp, and a creamy uni broth. It was amazing!
It’s been pretty chilly here in Texas lately, so a hot nabe is perfect for warming up. So delicious, and with plenty of veggies and tofu, you don’t feel too heavy after eating.
Our kids hate mushrooms so we don’t put it on pizza very often. But since they are both away at school, Mariko and I took the opportunity to enjoy a delicious mushroom pizza and it was awesome! I do believe that one day our kids will come around on mushrooms. I guess it’s and acquired taste for many. 🍄🍕❤️
Mariko had an in-person pizza class tonight, which meant it was a good time to fire up the Ooni pizza oven! So much fun to bake pies in this little gadget. The bubbling cheese and crust is so exciting.
How am I going to shed these holiday pounds when Mariko makes dinners like this? A nice (and delicious) problem to have. 😂
Mariko made more SPAM kimbap today and I overindulged and ate all the leftovers. It was so good though!
My weight has gone up by about 5 lbs since Thanksgiving, which is no surprise considering all the holiday food and sweets I have been eating. It will be interesting to see how my weight changes as I get back into my regular running routine and eating habits.
But it’s also interesting to note that after running, my appetite is seemingly insatiable. That’s the reason there are no kimbap leftovers for the kids today. 🫣
Happy New Year! (again) Today we had several friends over to celebrate the new year. One of the drinks we enjoyed was a Foo Fighters Saké. It was pretty good!
The party started at about noon and ended around 4 pm. Most people have to work the next day, including myself, so it was nice to end early, relax, and recharge for the start of the work week.
Cheers to 2023!
