I cannot believe I worked the entire summer with hardly a break. Actually, I feel very fortunate. My boss for the summer is a nice guy and treated me well. Can't complain. Wait a minute! My boss during the normal school year is a nice guy too. Actually, I'm a little excited about the upcoming school year. I get to do inclusion, something I've really never done, and I will be assigned to a great class. Lots to look forward to!
But I am exhausted. I spent the last 2 days of last week in a boring workshop. It was actually painful to be there. Between the sidebar conversations of my tablemates and having to deal with the uber-stupid content, I almost walked out. It was nice to see a bunch of people I knew, but the presenter was not engaging at all.
Last week Friday also signaled the end of D2s summer program. She grumbled about going, but she had the opportunity to do things out of her comfort zone. She discovered she enjoyed paddling. And I never would have imagined she would have the guts to jump out of the canoe and swim in Hilo bay. That's definitely something I have never done (and will never willingly do). Actually, D2 surprised me on several occasions this summer. I think I was totally blown away when she told me she tried hummus. I would've guessed she'd do the Hilo Bay swim before I'd even think she'd try hummus.
D1 has only a few weeks left in the 808 before she heads to the 480. I haven't forced her to do much. Looking back on my summer between high school and college, I didn't realize that it would be the last time I really "lived" at home. It's definitely bittersweet, and since many of her friends will also be heading away from Hawaii, this might be the last time they are all together. I guess that's my excuse for letting her play.
As I mentioned earlier, I've been trying to make an effort to prepare foods she enjoys. During the summer, D1 enjoys salads. . .fairly substantial salads (not just lettuce). This is one of the most refreshing things you can serve for a summer meal.
My cousin Jenn asked me how to julienne the egg. Here's what I told her: Fry a thin omelet. Use low heat so the egg won't brown while both sides get cooked. If your omelet is thin enough, there will be no need to flip the omelet either. When the omelet is cool, roll up like a jelly roll and make thin slices. Like when you make basil chiffonade, its easier to get thin slices when the leaves are rolled together.
1/4 c sesame oil
1/4 c shoyu
1/4 c oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp shichimi togarashi
16 oz somen noodles
5 lettuce leaves, shredded
1 egg, beaten, fried and sliced thin
1 block kamaboko, julienned
1/2 c thinly sliced ham or spam or shredded smoked salmon
1/2 block firm tofu, drained and cubed small
1 tbsp furikake
1 tbsp sesame seeds
green onion, sliced thin
In a small jar, combine sesame oil, shoyu, oyster sauce, sugar, and shichimi togarashi. Set aside. Boil somen noodles according to package directions. Rinse and drain. Make small balls with somen and lay in a single layer on serving platter. Cover or surround noodles with lettuce. Arrange egg, kamaboko, ham, and tofu over noodles and lettuce. Sprinkle furikake, sesame seeds, and green onions. Shake sauce well before pouring into a small dish. Spoon small amounts of sauce over individual servings of noodles and garnishes.
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