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Bring the Heat

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/4, 1/25 sec, ISO800
 “Big Haul” Cedar Park, 2021

I’m so excited that I have some new chili/hot sauces to try! My friend Rebecca at Rebecca Goes Rendezvous recommended the Laoganma “Fried Chili in Oil” sauce, and a chat group I am part of recommended the Fly By Jing “Sichuan Chili Crisp”. And also, my mom send me a bunch of Scotch Bonnet peppers that she grew in her garden. Now that’s a lot of fire in one photo!

And Mariko baked a few loaves of cat-shaped bread, so I had to include that in today’s photo. 🐱🍞

So many good things to look forward to!

Indian Dinner

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/3.2, 1/100 sec, ISO2500
 “Indian Dinner” Cedar Park, 2021

Tonight we enjoyed a homemade Indian meal that Mariko made. The recipes are from Japanese sources, so I’m assuming it has been adjusted for a Japanese palette, but I really don’t know. What I do know is that it was delicious. 😀

In other news, I went for a run today at lunch. It was good to get some sunshine on my skin even for a little while. I prefer to run when the weather is warm or hot, but running in the cold is okay once in a while. As long as there’s sun!

Gyoza Nights

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/5, 1/40 sec, ISO3200
 “Gyoza” Cedar Park, 2021

Look at all the gyoza in the pan, lined up so neatly! They remind me of the terracotta warriors in Xi’an. 😄

We tried a new chili sauce, which has tomato in it. It is very popular in Japan apparently. I thought it was good, but I prefer the garlic chili oil mixed with ponzu. I remember I had dipping sauces of shoyu (soy sauce) and vinegar when I was with my friends from Hong Kong, but I haven’t had it in years. Maybe I need to try it again.

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/5, 1/25 sec, ISO3200
 “Chili Sauces” Cedar Park, 2021

Speaking of hot sauces, I just ordered three different kinds from Fly By Jing. They all look delicious, but I am most excited about the Mala Spice Mix, because I love the numbing peppers I had when I visited China. It might take a few weeks to arrive, but I am sure it will be worth it!

またね～