Long summer days and simple summer lunches. 

I don't know if I have told you guys yet. But I have moved again! I am Columbia MO now and I am very happy here. But let me tell you I have never experienced a summer so hot and humid. I have been struggling with what I want to cook let alone eat when it is so hot.

Light and cooling quick to cook foods is what I have been craving. 

So here is a typical meal for me this summer.

For Lunch 

Quinoa

 cooked with a dash of Shoyu and Sesame Oil

(watch and learn how to make Quinoa here)

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Crispy pan fried Tofu,deglazed with Mirin and Shoyu.

(watch and learn how to make Tofu here)

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Arugula Herb Salad

 with diced Onions marinated in Umeboshi Vinegar , Cucumber, Celery, with a Olive oil, Lemon, Salt and Pepper Dressing