HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

Happy and Healthy New Year for everyone!!!

YES! I already made videos for some of the dishes ;)
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How to Make Kobumaki (Salmon and Pork Kelp Roll) - Video Recipe

Kobumaki is kelp roll, one of the Japanese new year's dishes.

It makes a play on words with "喜ぶ (Yorokobu)" which symbolizes pleasure or delight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBizGfALnEU

Perfect dish that you want to add in your new year's menu.
Of course, it can be a regular bento side dish :)
It goes great with white rice!!!



For vegetarian people, you can substitute the filling with Gobo (burdock root), carrot, or/and other vegetables of your choice.

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Kobumaki (Salmon and Pork Kelp Roll)

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 2hrs
Number of servings: 25-30 pieces

Ingredients:
10 ten-inch-long (25cm) Hidaka Kombu (this type cooks quick and tender)
800ml water
150g (5.3oz.) salmon fillet
6 thinly sliced pork (I used thigh but any part is okay)
30g (1.0oz.) Kanpyō (dried gourd strips)
A
* 1 tbsp. Mirin (sweet Sake)
* 2 tbsp. Sake
* 3 tbsp. sugar
4 tbsp. soy sauce

Directions:
1. Clean each Kombu with moistened towel. Soak in 800ml water for 5 minutes. Save the water.
2. Wash Kanpyō, rub 1/2 tbsp. of salt on Kanpyō (to remove bad smell and cook tender), then wash and drain well.
3. Cut salmon into about 0.7-inch-wide strips.
4. Place a salmon strip on the end of the Kombu close to you and roll securely. Wrap a strip of Kanpyō round the Kombu roll for 2 times (not too tight but not too loose), make double knot, then trim off the uneven ends. You may want to tie up 2 or 3 places.
5. In a large pot, place the rolls without overlapping each other. Pour the reserved soaking water just until it barely covers the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then remove the foam if necessary.
6. Add A, turn the heat down to low, cover with Otoshibuta (drop lid), and cook for 30 minutes.
7. Add soy sauce, cook on low for another 30 minutes until the cooking liquid is almost absorbed.
8. Turn off the heat. Leave to cool in the pot. Cut into 2 or 3 pieces.

You can store in the fridge for a week :)

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How to Make Kiki & Lala Little Twin Stars Bento Lunch Box - Video Recipe

You don't have to be perfect but just make sure you cut at the same angle. In other words, the figure can be very abstract, as you can see ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1UlJ0fTT80

12/24 is Kiki Lala's birthday!!!
Kiki is younger twin brother. He can fly with the star on his back.
Lala is his elder sister. She can control Kiki's direction using her star stick. It can also put out some sweets.



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Kiki Lala Bento

Difficulty: Patience
Time: 15 min (to make the Kiki Lala rice)
Number of servings: 1

Ingredients:
((Kiki Lala Rice))
cooked white Japanese rice
a pinch of salt (or rice seasoning)
1 egg
Hagoromo Deco Furi Rice Sprinkles (Pink and Blue)
cooking oil
sliced cheese
sliced ham
Nori sheet
cooked okra
((NO EGG Marmalade Meatballs))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpka0pIppu8
((Others))
lettuce
tomato

Directions:
((Kiki Lala Rice))
1. Put steamed rice in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt (or rice seasoning) to season it. Place it in a bento box.
2. Put 1 tbsp. of egg white in 2 small bowls. Mix in a bit of Pink and Blue Rice Sprinkles (leave them for a while to dissolve). If the egg yolk is thick, mix in a bit of milk, then season it with salt to taste. Heat cooking oil in a small pan on low heat, pour the egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface. ‪Cook the egg until the edges begin to dry, then ‬flip it over and cook the other side‪.‬
3. With a permanent marker (Sharpie), trace your favorite Kiki Lala illustration on the parchment paper and cut it out.
4. Place the stencil on the yellow sheet of egg and cut out a star (use a design knife).
5. Cut off the star from the stencil, then cut all parts into pieces.
6. Place the stencils, cut out pink and blue egg to make their hair (use a design knife). Cut out cheese to make their clothes (use a design knife). Cut out ham to make their faces, hands, and feet (use a design knife). Cut out Nori sheet to make their eyes and mouths (use eyebrow scissors).
7. Arrange the parts with tweezers. Garnish with chopped okra stars.
((NO EGG Marmalade Meatballs))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpka0pIppu8

Yes, you can use Wilton Icing Color! Dilute the gel color with a little milk (or water), then mix in the egg white.
FYI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4sQuMg42UU

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How to Make SUPER EASY Santa Claus Bento Box - Video Recipe

Quick and easy Santa Claus bento idea :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXbb9nwYYY

Make many Santa Claus Onigiri (rice balls) and they are perfect for your Christmas party, too!!!



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Santa Claus Bento

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 5 min (to make the rice ball)
Number of servings: 1

Ingredients:
((Santa Claus Onigiri Rice Ball))
cooked white Japanese rice
a pinch of salt
Kanikama (imitation crab stick)
sliced ham
Nori sheet
mayonnaise *if you like
((NO EGG Marmalade Meatballs))
sliced cheese
parsley flakes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpka0pIppu8
((Others))
tomato
‪cooked broccoli‬

Directions:
((Santa Claus Onigiri Rice Ball))
1. Put steamed rice in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt to season it.
2. Use plastic wrap and form the rice into a teardrop shape.
3. Open Kanikama (imitation crab stick) to make a hat. Cut out sliced ham to make his face and nose. C‪ut out‬ Nori sheet‪ ‬to make his eyes and mouth. Attach them with tweezers. *If you like, you can put some mayonnaise under the Kanikama. It tastes good with rice!
((NO EGG Marmalade Meatballs))
1. Cut out stars from sliced cheese, put on top of the meatballs, and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpka0pIppu8

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Hoku O Mana'olana @ YouTube

This is the 19th hula dancing video :D

Hoku means "star" in Hawaiian.
The song represents a rising star = rising love♥

Unlisted hula dancing playlist is shared on my facebook page.
You can find this video there :)

※Tipness（ティップネス）のHULA HULAで習った Hoku O Mana'olana（ホク・オ・マナオラナ）の振り付けをビデオに記録♪ シンガーでクムフラ（古典フラの継承者）Sandii（サンディー）さんのアロハセラピーな楽曲です。見たい方は私のチャンネルに登録してリクエストメッセージを下さい☆

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How to Make NO EGG Marmalade Meatballs - Video Recipe

Quick and easy last-minute party recipe :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpka0pIppu8

Perfect for Christmas, too!!!



I bought colorful food picks at DAISO (100yen shop).

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NO EGG Marmalade Meatballs

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 40min
Number of servings: about 20 meatballs

Ingredients:
A
* 400g (14.1oz.) lean ground pork (chicken or beef is good, too)
* 1/2 minced long onion (or onion)
* 2 tbsp. Katakuriko (potato starch) (or corn starch is ok)
* 2 tbsp. toasted white sesame seeds
* 2 tbsp. grated ginger
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* pepper
B
* 2 tbsp. marmalade
* 2 tbsp. soy sauce
* 2 tbsp. sake (or white wine)
* 2 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. cooking oil

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, put A and mix very well with hand until all ingredients are combined and sticky (this consistency will help make juicy and fluffy meatballs) .
2. Divide the mixture into 20 portions and roll each into a ball (you can adjust the sizes while rolling them).
3. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan. Place the meatballs and cook them gently on medium low heat, turning frequently, until golden-brown on all sides (about 10 minutes). Then add B, cover, and cook on medium, shaking the pan lightly from time to time, until the sauce gets thick.

You can put the meatballs in a freezer safe ziplock bag or a container and store in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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1981 台北藝術照 (1981 Taipei)

The photo album arrived!
(actually, it arrived last week on 12/11)



Well... I think the quality of the album is so so...
And, I liked the photos before the retouch, because I feel I am fake. lol

But our skin is flawless and nice, though. hehehe



Anyways, worth a try!!!
http://www.1981taipei.com/

Before the retouch pics are here and on my Instagram or Facebook page.
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2013/11/souvenirs-from-taiwan.html

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How to Make 5 Ingredients NO-BAKE Cheesecake (Japanese Rare Cheesecake) - Video Recipe

Perfect Christmas cake recipe for those who don't have an oven.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_hwcu1K5SE

Please use your favorite jam for the filling!



Crust is optional :)

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5 Ingredients No-Bake Cheesecake (Japanese Rare Cheesecake)

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 3 hrs (incl. cooling time)
Number of servings: 18×8cm (7x3inch) loaf pan

Ingredients:
200g (7oz.) cream cheese (softened)
200ml soy milk (or milk)
200g (7oz.) marshmallows (vanilla flavor)
1 tbsp. lemon juice
jam of your choice *I used raspberry jam

Directions:
1. Line the pan with plastic wrap.
2. Put marshmallows and soy milk (or milk) in a pot, put on low and stir constantly to melt the marshmallows (it takes about 7 minutes). It bubbles up but the bubbles will fade in a minute after you stop the heat.
3. Cream the cream cheese in a large bowl. Add (2.) 1/3 at a time and mix well.
4. Place the bowl over a bowl of ice water. Add lemon juice, then mix until thick (about 20 minutes).
5. Pour half of the mixture into the pan, place jam of your choice, cover with the rest of the mixture, then smooth out the surface.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours until set. Remove from the pan and cut into pieces.

The best way to cut a cheesecake is to use a knife that has been warmed in hot water. Dip the knife in hot water, wipe, and cut. Repeat this each time you cut!

Crust is optional:
100g (3.5oz.) vanilla wafers or biscuits
30g (1.4oz.) butter (softened)
Smash vanilla wafers or biscuits in a Ziploc bag, add butter (softened), and mix well. Press firmly into the pan.

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How to Make Easy Glittering Christmas Cookies (Cup Measurement) - Video Recipe

I found very cute confectionery items at a supermarket, so I decided to give them away!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvDgelTqz1c

The gel pens are with tiny edible silver glitters. They won't get hard. Instead of using gel pen, you can use jam, of course.

- 1 red gel pen (strawberry flavor) ジェルペンレッド (イチゴ味)
- 1 green gel pen (melon flavor) ジェルペングリーン (メロン味)
- 1 yellow gel pen (lemon flavor) ジェルペンイエロー (レモン味)
- 1 white chocolate pen デコペン ホワイト
- 2 cookie cutters クッキー抜き型



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Easy Glittering Christmas Cookies

Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 1.5 hr
Number of servings: 16-18 Cookies Using 2 Inch Cookie Cutters

Ingredients:
1 cup cake flour or all purpose flour (100g=3.5oz.)
5 tbsp. powdered sugar (or 3 tbsp. regular sugar is ok but the texture will become sugary)
1/4 cup butter (50g=1.8oz.)
to decorate 9 cookies
* 1 red gel pen (strawberry flavor)
* 1 green gel pen (melon flavor)
* 1 yellow gel pen (lemon flavor)
* 2 white chocolate pens

Directions:
1. Sift in all the dry ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add butter, make sure it is zipped, then mix well.
2. Roll out the dough in the Ziploc bag to 5mm (0.2 inch) thick. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to set and chill.
3. Preheat the oven to 170C (338F). Cut out the dough with cookie cutters. Place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll out scraps, and repeat.
4. Bake at 170C (338F) for about 15 minutes. Cool the cookies on the sheet or a wire rack.
5. Melt the chocolate pen or some chocolate in a pastry bag. Snip off the end and trace the outline of the cookies. Then divide each into 6 sections. Put them in the fridge to set. Fill in each section with gel pens or jam of your choice.

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My Birthday 2013

12/9 is my birthday :)

We are both busy on Mondays, so my darling took me out for a birthday dinner on Saturday♥

He was so kind that he chose a Washoku restaurant since after the news. hehe

金森 (Kanamori) @ Shibuya
Their fish especially sashimi was really good :)



And a surprise gift :)



He gave me a Panasonic Eye Steaming Massager (model: EH-SW01-P).
I always wanted to use this after editing videos! He knows me ;)



Today, I thank my mom for giving me this life, too.
Things not always go the way I want, but I am lucky to meet my darling in my life. hehe

Well... I have to go to the hula dancing class this morning. Then start shooting the next videos in the evening.

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How to Make Microwave Chicken Roll-Up - Video Recipe

Low-fat high-protein dish.
Perfect after exercise or while on a diet!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgMIFDuZJSA

If you follow my Facebook page, you know that I have been taking hula dancing class for almost 5 years at the gym (TIPNESS). My respectable beautiful teacher is "Arimi-sensei"!!! She also teaches many other exercise classes at the gym. In September, she published a dance exercise book called "Age Age Dance". She said she wants to let people know that the dance makes you happy, both mentally and physically. The book comes with a step-by-step DVD with 3 original songs which her husband wrote, and she sings. Actually, she was in an idol group called "ribbon" 20 years ago, if you know. No wonder she is good at singing and dancing ;) In the end of the book, she shares some of her recipes that helps build up your body.



Arimi Matsuno's Age Age Dance (DVD BOOK)
松野有里巳のアゲアゲダンス (DVD付)

【送料無料】松野有里巳のアゲアゲダンス [ 松野有里巳 ] 価格：1,575円（税込、送料込）

Her blog and YouTube channel:
http://www.diamondblog.jp/official/arimi-matsuno/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkWGWiqVoJ7JgoHD5fO35IA

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Microwave Chicken Roll-Up

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 2

Ingredients:
1 (300g=10.5oz.) chicken breast
2 slices ham *bacon is ok
2 sliced cheese
6 frozen green beans *defrosted
2 tsp. whole-grain mustard
salt and pepper

Directions:
1. Remove the skin from the chicken if desired. Open out the meat from the center like a book. Lightly pound with the back of a knife to make it thin. Then season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Place the chicken skin side down, spread whole-grain mustard, place ham, cheese, and green beans along one edge of chicken. Then roll up the chicken tightly.
3. Wrap with plastic wrap, then twist the ends like a candy to seal it securely.
4. Place it on a microwavable dish, microwave at 600w (medium) for about 7 minutes. Leave it in the microwave and cool down in the microwave for 10-20 minutes until you can touch it.
5. Slice the chicken into pieces.

you can also steam in a frying pan or cook in the oven (220C=428F), both for about 15 min. tie the roll-up with kitchen string or secure with toothpicks or wrap with aluminum foil when cooking.

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Japanese Cuisine Added to UNESCO Intangible World Heritage List

I am very happy to hear the news that Washoku (Japanese traditional cuisine) is registered on the UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage List on Dec 4th.

That is something I am trying to share on YouTube, in the style of Japanese home cooking :)



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How to Make Christmas Tree Alaska Rolls (Cooked Salmon and Avocado) - Video Recipe

This sushi roll is perfect for people who don't like raw fish :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3bSHdjCAJY

Ikura (salmon roe) is salty enough that you don't need soy sauce to eat.

Very handy recipe for parties!



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Christmas Tree Alaska Rolls (Cooked Salmon and Avocado)

Difficulty: Medium
Time: 30min
Number of servings: 2 rolls (12 pieces)

Ingredients:
330g (11.7oz.) cooked Japanese rice (short-grain rice)
2 tbsp. Sushi vinegar*
Aonori (green laver)
white toasted sesame seeds
1 filet (100g=3.5oz.) salmon
A
* 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
* 1/2 tsp. Wasabi (Japanese Horseradish Paste) if desired
1/2 avocado
2 Nori sheets
Ikura (salmon roe)
star-shaped cheddar cheese if desired

Directions:
1. Place cooked Japanese rice in a bowl. Add Sushi vinegar while the rice is hot and slice through rice using rice paddle to separate the grains. (Cool the rice before you use.)
2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat a thin layer of cooking oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Place the salmon, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Flip it over, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes. Stop the heat, then leave to cool in the pan. *You can grill, bake in the oven at 200C (392F) for about 10 minutes, or microwave at 500w (medium) for about 2 minutes.
3. Cut avocado into 4 strips.
4. Remove bones and skin of salmon if any. Then break it into pieces in a bowl. Then toss with A.
5. Cover a bamboo sushi-roll mat with plastic wrap. Place Nori sheet on the bamboo sushi-roll mat, shiny side down. Spread 1/2 of the sushi rice on Nori sheet using your finger tips, little bit moistened with water. Sprinkle with Aonori (green laver) and white toasted sesame seeds. Flip it over so that the Nori sheet facing you.
6. Place avocado and the salmon mixture lengthwise on the Nori sheet.
7. Roll the bamboo mat forward, hold the line of ingredients firmly with your fingers, make sure all the ingredients are pressed in, roll it completely, then gently press the mat around the roll to shape it (do not squeeze).
8. With a moistened knife (bread knife cuts well) cut off both ends, then cut the roll into 6 pieces (re-wet as needed. don't push but pull to cut).
9. Pile up the sushi rolls like a Christmas tree on a dish, sprinkle with Ikura (salmon roe), garnish with some star-shaped cheddar cheese if desired.

* Ingredients to make sushi vinegar from scratch.
1.5 tbsp. rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

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Maggi Hong Kong Style Hot and Sour Soup - Video Recipe

I bought this hot and sour soup mix in Taiwan :)
http://createeathappy.blogspot.jp/2013/11/souvenirs-from-taiwan.html

You can make the soup by adding it in 800ml of hot water. BUT if you make in the way I did, it becomes really delicious!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYAiy5vy5Z4

This soup mix is not sold in Japan and I thought it is easy and fast way to enjoy authentic flavor of hot and sour soup.

Perfect souvenir from Taiwan!!



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Maggi Hong Kong Style Hot and Sour Soup

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 10min
Number of servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 Maggi Hong Kong Style Hot and Sour Soup Mix
800ml water
100g (3.5oz.) chicken fillets (breast)
A
* 1 tsp. soy sauce
* 1 tsp. sesame oil
* 1 tsp. Katakuriko (potato starch)
1/3 long onion
1 egg
1-2 tsp. black vinegar if you like
Ra-Yu (hot chili oil) if you like

Directions:
1. Cut the long onion into thin strips. Thinly slice the chicken and season with A. *by adding starch, you can seal in the juices and the flavor (Umami) of the chicken when you cook.
2. Bring 800ml water to a boil. Add chicken, then remove the foam if necessary.
3. When the chicken strips are cooked, turn off the heat, and mix in the soup mix.
4. Then simmer again, add the long onion strips, slowly stream the beaten egg through chopsticks so that the egg cooks in ribbons.
5. Season with black vinegar if you like.
6. Serve in a dish with Ra-Yu (it wakens up your appetite) if you like.

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Souvenirs from Taiwan

鳳梨酥 Pineapple Cakes and 緑豆小月餅 Green Bean Cake @ 犁記餅店 リージービンディェン (Taipei Leechi)


鳳梨酥 Pineapple Cakes and 緑豆沙 Green Bean Cake @ 李製餅家 リーズー・ビンジャー (Li zhi Bing Jia)


鼎泰豐 ディンタイフォン (Din Tai Fung) 小籠包 (Xiaolongbao soup dumplings) Mobile Strap


Goodies from local supermarket:
波的多洋芋片 (蚵仔煎味 オアチェン) - oyster omelette flavored potato chips
王子麺 - instant noodles
美極 港式酸辣濃湯 ガンシー スァンラーノンタン (香港風 サンラータン) - maggi hong kong hot and sour soup
Kid-O - creamy butter cracker sandwich
こんにゃく玄米ロール - konjac brown rice roll?!


Souvenirs from Google Taiwan:
Nougats @ 糖村 タンツン (Sugar & Spice)
Pineapple & Egg Yolk Pastry 卵黄入りパイナップルケーキ @ Chia Te
烏龍茶 (Oolong Tea) @ 小茶栽堂 ゼニック (Zenique)


1981 台北藝術照 (1981 Taipei):
I have NO connection to the studio, so just show my pictures if you want to refer to me. I hope they remember me XD
http://www.1981taipei.com/


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A Day with Google in Taiwan

The "A Day with Google" event is designed to show how Google can be an intelligent personal assistant, making everyday life simpler for people.

The event was set in a venue modeled like a house, with rooms dedicated to different Google products.

I was asked to make sushi rolls and demonstrate mobile tools in the kitchen room that people can use to make cooking a bit easier.

My darling took this 360 degree photo with his gadget (RICOH THETA). Cool!!!


Google was nice, they let me take my darling to Taiwan (though I had to pay for his flight). It was my fist time talking in front of the journalists, so I was very nervous until the event day. But I thank to my darling for coming with me, we could fully enjoy Taiwan together in our free time, not thinking too much about the presentation :)

DAY1 (11/17):

We bought Bento for our lunch at なだ万 (Nadaman) in Shinjyuku, on the way to the Narita airport. We arrived in Narita on time, and everything seemed fine, but our flight delayed due to unexpected mechanical failure… We suppose to arrive in Taipei at 21:50PM but we arrived at 1:30AM… We reached our hotel (Palais De Chine) at 2:30AM… went to bed at 3AM…

DAY2 (11/18):

We just had an hour sleep, took shower early in the morning, then attended the rehearsal at 華山1914文化創意產業園區 (Huashan 1914 Creative Park) from 8AM-9:30AM. Then we had free time till 4PM, so we took train and walked around the city. I bought pineapple cakes at 犁記餅店 (Taipei Leechi) and 李製餅家 (Li zhi Bing Jia), where they are famous for their pineapple cakes. We had a lunch set at 徳也茶喫 (Deye Tea House). Their dishes are cooked with tea and tasted very mild and healthy. The rehearsal in the afternoon was about an hour, so we were free again. Actually, an hour rehearsal was not enough BUT to break the ice, I thought I shouldn't practice too much… We had dinner at 梅子餐廰 (Umeko Restaurant). Their 蟳仔米糕 (sticky rice with crab) was amazing!!!

DAY3 (11/19):

We arrived at the venue at 8AM to prepare the rice for sushi. My demo session started from 10AM-13PM, making sushi and talked about my channel and the mobile tools for each 8 groups of journalists. Thanks to Marty (from Google Taiwan), he was kind enough to support me. I am not good at talking in front of people, so I don't think I could do this without him. There were few interviews with journalists in the afternoon. It was a great opportunity to share my artist's statement =)

After the event, my darling and I were free again. So, we went to have dinner at 鼎泰豐 (Din Tai Fung). The restaurant was fast, clean, cheap, and delicious! I loved their 小籠包 (Xiaolongbao soup dumplings). We also had 酸辣湯 (hot and sour soup)!

DAY4 (11/20):

On the last day, we went to the photo studio called 1981台北 (1981 Taipei). In Taiwan, there are many photo studios where you can transform yourself into a beautiful person.

The photographer and the makeup artist were amazing. (I took photo with them!!!) We had to choose 18 pics out from 84 but I couldn't choose which photos to get! (The price changes depending on how many pics you want.)

These images here are without the retouch. I asked the studio to give me the original data because I cannot wait for a month! They gonna send me the retouched photos (which makes your skin smooth, your face smaller, etc…) and the album next month! I can't wait to see them XD

People in Taiwan were very kind and friendly. I think I want to visit Taiwan again! This time, we didn't have time to go to the night markets and Taiwanese shampoo, so maybe next time! hehe

Articles after the event:
CNET Japan
http://japan.cnet.com/interview/35040417/
http://japan.cnet.com/news/service/35040111/
Hong Kong newspaper
http://the-sun.on.cc/cnt/lifestyle/20131121/00488_001.html
Singapore article
http://www.techgoondu.com/2013/11/26/the-rise-of-the-youtube-blogger/#.UpZ5euBdL9w
Voice TV Thailand
http://life.voicetv.co.th/living/90197.html

A Day with Google in Taiwan - behind the scenes


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How to Make Pork and Soy Beans Shumai Dumplings - Video Recipe

Quick and easy recipe for busy people!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJY8ohpX8yQ

Shumai (steamed dumplings) is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling served in dim sum.

I substituted half of the ground pork with mashed soybeans. Instead of using Shumai wrappers, I used green peppers.



Very healthy and delicious idea! Enjoy ;)

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Pork and Soy Beans Shumai Dumplings

Difficulty: Very Easy
Time: 15min
Number of servings: 12 pieces

Ingredients:
A
* 150g (5.3oz.) ground pork
* 100g (3.5oz.) mashed soybeans
* 50g (1.8oz.) chopped onion
* 1/4 chopped long onion
* 2 chopped Shiitake mushrooms
* 1 tbsp. Sake
* 2 tsp. soy sauce
* 1 tsp. sugar
* salt and pepper
* a few drops of sesame oil
6 Japanese green peppers *30g (1oz.) each
Karashi (Japanese mustard) if you like
soy sauce

Directions:
1. Put A in a bowl and mix well by hand until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
2. Cut green peppers in half, remove the seeds, then stuff the meat mixture into the green peppers. (Cut the bottoms to let them stand upright, if necessary.)
3. Place them on a microwavable dish, cover, then microwave at 500w for 7 minutes.
4. Decorate the top with a bit of Karashi (Japanese mustard) if you like. Serve with soy sauce.

You can bake in the oven or steam in a frying pan.

↓レシピ（日本語）
http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2013/11/blog-post_9507.html
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Tim Tam Slam

Tim Tam Slam is the practice of drinking a hot beverage through a Tim Tam.



1. Make a warm cup of coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, or milo. (Hot one may be difficult if you can't handle hot stuff like me.)

2. Bite off 2 opposite corners OR 2 ends of Tim Tam. (biting off the opposite corners makes it take longer for the biscuit to melt)

3. Drink the beverage through the Tim Tam, using it like a straw.

4. Drink till the Tim Tam is almost gonna melt then slam it in your mouth
before it breaks or explodes.

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4th Marriage Anniversary

Today is our 4th marriage anniversary, the day we filed our marriage paper!!!

I am editing the next video, so nothing special. haha

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RICOH THETA

My darling bought RICOH THETA camera that you can take 360 degree view!!!

We tested it today when we had Tsukemen (dipping ramen).

Cool that you can also embed the photo like this =D

*caution* me no makeup. lol


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