two kinds goya champuru

tried two new (to me) recipes that I had seen online

The first one used pork, atsuage and curry powder

Curry Goya Champuru : Tarzan Magazine

1 goya

200 grams pork thigh (shank?)

1 atsuage (fried tofu)

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon shoyu

1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon curry powder

3 grams katsuobushi (bonito flakes)

Clean and slice goya

Cut pork into bite sized pieces

Break up the atsuage with your hand

In a pan, heat the pork and atsuage

Add the goya

When all is cooked through add the beaten egg

Add  the shoyu and oil

Add the curry powder and bonito before serving

NOTES: super easy to make, I added the curry powder before the egg, so that the curry powder could kinda meld

The second recipe used canned saba (mackerel), egg and goya

This recipe also used a little shoyu, sugar and sesame oil

Saba Goya Champuru : Lettuce Club

1 can saba (mackerel), water packed

2 eggs, beaten

1 goya

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon shoyu

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Clean and cut the goya thin

use the salt to squeeze out water from the goya

In a pan, heat the saba, breaking it up as you cook it

Add the sugar, shoyu, sesame oil

Add the goya, then pour the beaten egg

Cook everything well

NOTES: I put the sugar, shoyu and oil into the egg before beating. I only made half the recipe so only used 1 egg but used the full amount of sugar, shoyu & oil. I omitted the salt

Both were delicious and different

I'm glad I tried these and would make them again

the fan (final)

Last Friday, they came to replace the parts, and it was “supposed” to take 5 hours!

If you missed out what happened previously check here and here

Let's back up though, Kat went on vacation and “someone” didn’t know how to use our phone, so when the management company called several times he didn’t know how to get the number to call back from our Caller ID…bruh!

Finally on one of the calls, our contact at the management company left their number so that “someone” could finally get in contact with them, sigh

Then he messaged me to ask when would be best for them to come…

So on the day, the guy came early…like an hour early!

And then he ran into some problems with the wiring.

so he had to create a "route" for the wires

At least now we can control the "strength" of the fan

I had to label the switches because they are in different places now

9 hours!! later but at least it is done and we can control the moisture in the bath area.

I put these sticker type filter sheets over the grates so that the dust won't go in (so that I won't have to clean it too often)

Thankful that they came to fix it.

kyushu

It's been a couple of weeks since the earthquake in Kyushu

10 years since the last time they had one this big in Kyushu

I am kind of disappointed with the government, it seems they still don't have a “good plan” as to what happens after one of these earthquakes occur

I hope everyone in Kyushu will be able to get back to their daily routines soon.

Sending good mojo.

savings bonds

on this trip back to Hawaii, I learned that the only bank in Hawaii that used to cash US Savings Bonds no longer does...boo!

You now you need to fill out a form and get it notarized if the amount you are cashing is over $1000

I also need to show proof of my name change (marriage certificate) as well as change of address

This will be my project next summer....

Last year, I thought I would be able to get an estimate for my Dad's ukulele as well, but will need to do it next time

ps I forgot to give a link for my Hawaii album, if you are interested, please look here

this and that

Almost always on my first day in Hawaii, I visit Mom & Dad

Went to Waipio Big City Diner with Aunty...had a loco moco "for Satoshi"

The hamburger patty was a little hard, but I was glad the portion was on the smaller size 

BFF found a can of Hello Kitty Spam for me at Longs

FYI a can in Japan is close to 800 yen?!

saw See's dark chocolate scotchmallow on Instagram and wanted to try

A little too sweet but still glad I got to try this

Oceanside Bakery's banana bread...super huge & moist

Had about three breakfasts from this

shrinkflation at Liliha Bakery

Their cornbread has turned into corn muffin and is now sliced then grilled, actually only one piece was grilled

$6 kalua bowl at Foodland...delicious! and reasonable but too much rice (for me)

Uncle's Ube ice cream sandwich...1/2 is one serving!

made the petit block that Ms V gave me...this one was hard and so teeny! the head and tail can move!

Lunch with the Aunties, W & BFF

could've been more tender BBQ ribs! baked beans and really dry mac & cheese

Was nice to be able to spend time with them

Pad Thai with Greg at King of Thai Boat Noodles

Always nice to catch up with him!

Dinner with Steph and BFF at Olive Garden

We "braved" having salad...during this trip there was the scary ED (explosive d-thingy) I usually eat more salads when I am in Hawaii but this time I didn’t want to chance it...

omiyage from Steph! Thank you!

catch up with Gaye at Oh My Grill

Their bbq beef sandwich and fries were delicious, plus you can ask them to fry the fries super crispy!

Thank you for today Gaye! and for the omiyage!

made this mini building block sea otter for BFF...the whiskers were a challenge! had to bust out tools!

I think she has now put me in charge of making all the different sets that she has

El Charro's pork tamale with mole sauce...1st time having mole sauce (I think)…mouth.on.fire! 

1st time having The Alley's chocolate insanity cake! so rich 

My IG algorithm had chocolate cake in it so had to nix the craving!

Tried the mango sticky rice bowl from Down to Earth

I don't think there was actually sticky rice in there, just tapioca

Still, this was refreshing and delicious!

Flight was delayed coming to Hawaii as well as going back to Japan

Apparently no one submitted the paperwork for us to take off from Honolulu, so we drove around the runways for almost 1 hour?! while they waited for approval…I think I saw Diamond Head 2 or 3 times in between naps...

Lucky I had this venison stick and some snacks because it was way past my lunch time and I was kinda hangry

This trip was kinda short.

Thankful Satoshi let me go on vacation and for BFF who let me stay with her and drove me around.

Saw many rainbows, friends and some family

Thankful for everyone who made time to meet up, who drove me to and from Pearl  City and for all the omiyage!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

new and old

got to check out the new stations for the Skyline

This was the one at Middle Street, it is called Kahauiki 

Thought there were more riders especially with bicycles than when the rail first started running

This is the bus station at Middle Street that connects to the rail

Here on the sign are the upcoming stations that they plan to build

The Bus seemed to be better coordinated with Skyline. I only had to wait about 5 minutes for a bus instead of 20.

During this trip there were many new condos being built, sad that it is getting so crowded with these high rises

It was also sad seeing Aloha Stadium being torn down.

so much changes...

reconnect

got to reconnect with Audrey & Michael on this trip

We’ve kept in touch but it had been 19 years! since we last met up

So glad we were able to see each other again.

also reconnected with the International Marketplace.

The last time we visited this shopping area was when it first was renovated 9 years ago!

was kind of bummed that Target is a part of it though...

It was 9 years since the Ka Makana Ali'i shopping mall opened and was also the last time I had been here...

Family friend D & Aunty took me to Koa Pancake House there, the fried rice with egg and portuguese sausage was so delicious

And it was nice catching up with them

Afterwards we ran some errands at City Mill

was cool to see different Hawaiian plants in their garden area

And Uncle gave me a koa iPad stand that he made and D gave me an ornament...

It was so nice to reconnect this trip

Thanks for today!