Oatmeal Choco-chip Muffins

And finally, I learned how to do it right. The taste was great and they looked fabulous. My previous muffins looked like flying saucers because I placed them too close to each other in the oven. The trick was to spread them out evenly and fill them up to 2/3 of the muffin cup. I also took care not to overmix the final batter. It was my first time to use whole wheat flour or 全粒粉. I used a 3:1 ratio for it and all purpose flour. I also reduced the oil to a quarter and added apple jam (I couldn't find apple sauce). This was an attempt to make the muffin "healthier" and easy on my diet. My next step is to completely replace the sugar with artificial sweetener. I have a feeling making this is going to get more and more expensive...

Ampalaya; Bitter Gourd; ゴーヤ Dish

I was never a fan of ampalaya. There's something about its taste that I find a bit off. But now I have come to love it. I guess sometimes one just needs a bit of bitterness once in a while. One piece of goya ゴーヤ cost me about 150JPY. I just soaked it in salt and squeezed it to get rid of the bitter taste. Then I sauteed it with tofu, eggs, some salsa, and bell peppers. Filling and healthy! Loved it. Perfect for my low-carb diet.

Nutella Muffins

I made these babies for a friend's birthday.  I used a full recipe and ended up with 7 large muffins.  Everybody fought for it and seemed to have enjoyed it.  They also looked pretty and according to one of my friends I got really lucky because they turned out great.  I think I'm getting better at baking!