- Posted on
17th May 2013
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Breakfast
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blackdogfoodblog
I am definitely a morning person. I get my workout and all my errands done before 1pm. At least I try. Around 3pm, after grumbling to myself why I am always so busy , I take my 2nd shower, get my energy back, get hubby’s and puppy’s dinner ready and head to my dance practice. Whewwww……definitely no room for a kid for now. I have been doing lots of swimming and The Dailey Method. Especially, swimming keeps me in shape for my hula dancing. And I always need my oatmeal shake before I head out to the pool because after [...]
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- Posted on
5th April 2013
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Asian, Vegetarian
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blackdogfoodblog
If you have a few pantry items like ketchup, rice vinegar and brown sugar, you can make this delicious asian dish in no time. I got this recipe from my thai cooking class many years ago….(but I think it’s chinese…?!?) I like this dish with Tofu but my husband gets hungry again in half an hour after he eats tofu, so I made fish version here. (Used Tilapia. I buy from Costco and freeze them. It always comes in handy when I have a ‘Gosh I have no grocery to cook tonight.’ moment.) Ingredients 1 firm Tofu (or [...]
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- Posted on
18th March 2013
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Breakfast
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blackdogfoodblog
Back in my home country, we eat rice, soup and fish for breakfast. But my husband who is from Kansas doesn’t quite understand that….so I have to come up with breakfast ideas all the time – not that I can heat up leftover fish from last night… I usually get up 30 mins earlier than my husband, pack what we call, a ‘snack pack’-various veggies with hummus dip, fruits and nuts, and make him breakfast. Yes, I am a good wife. thank god for his day-offs. His day off = my morning off. Yippee. I can’t imagine how moms do [...]
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- Posted on
1st February 2013
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Asian, Main course
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blackdogfoodblog
Ingredients Fish of your choice (I like to use ‘thin’ white fish like trout or tilapia. I used rainbow trout for this recipe) Vegetables of your choice (I used sliced red pepper, snow peas and shiitake mushrooms but you can use shredded carrots, cabbages, bok choy, bean sprouts…any veggies you would like! But make sure you add shiitake mushrooms – I think they add ‘that’ flavor in this specific dish!! ) Banana leaf (washed and trimmed) Flavoring : grated garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, fresh lime juice Garnish : chopped green onion. Sorry I do not have [...]
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- Posted on
2nd January 2013
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Main course
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blackdogfoodblog
Hope everyone had an awesome new year’s eve and is starting out 2013 great. We went to dinner with a few friends and were on our couch in PJs by 10pm. Best kind of new year’s eve. We still have Christmas tree and the house all lit up….I really don’t want to take it down… Is it really wrong to have Christmas light all year round? I will take it down when we get egged. Last month, I probably made this chicken pot pie at least 6 times. By demands, by potluck invitations…etc etc. If you want to be popular [...]
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- Posted on
26th December 2012
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Uncategorized
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blackdogfoodblog
Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I’m still rubbing my food coma belly…. Happy Holidays from Christina, Buggie and Coconut!
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- Posted on
29th November 2012
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Bread & Sweets
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blackdogfoodblog
The ladies in my hula practice love food. We always talk about food, restaurants and recipes and we love to bring some munchies when we practice. One Saturday, very hungry saturday, I was just concentrating on my dance….while the girls were digging into these very tempting looking biscuits. Me being on my ‘Carb Cycle’ diet ( – this will be whole another post. I basically cycle one day of low carb followed by a regular day – I feel SOLID like a tiger. Grrrrlll ) I’m going to be a good girl. I’m going to be a good girl so I [...]
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- Posted on
13th November 2012
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Main course
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blackdogfoodblog
My husband sometimes makes fun of me saying I’m a Korean girl who loves country music, studies Bollywood, Tahitian, Hula and West African dance, who is married to a white man. He says I don’t make sense….but I say I’m a ‘worldly’ woman. I sure got this free spirit from my dad who is a surgeon,traveled all around the world after his medical school. He is in his 60′s but there is a no sign of slowing down. He just got back from Cambodia where he treated local folks who didn’t have opportunities to see a doctor. My hero. I [...]
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- Posted on
23rd October 2012
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Soup, Vegetarian
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blackdogfoodblog
In Korea, we have pumpkin soup called ‘Hobak Bumbuk’…. Each region has their own styles and this chunky, chewy and thick one is from my region, south-east part of Korea where I grew up. (I speak a strong dialect). Last night, I had a major craving for it. Of course, my food craving always hits me at night….sigh. Me being not so talented in Korean cooking, I called up my mom. With mom on the phone walking me through the process, I made a big pot of this nutrient-packed soup perfect for fall. I’m all set with my lunch and late [...]
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- Posted on
11th October 2012
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Main course
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blackdogfoodblog
When trader joe’s has halloween Joe Joe’s cookies (which are addictive BTW), I know it’s October indeed. We had a good ‘hot’ summer so without lingering to end of summer, I can move on to a fall…..My Ugg boots are out, my baggy sweatshirt that I saved for the holiday season’s weight gain is out too ready to tackle it’s duty. And I’m ditching those summer salad and move on to a fall kind of meal. Ingredients • Pork : 2 good quality pork chops ( I got frenched & thick cut ), freshly ground coriander (I toast first and [...]
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- Posted on
13th September 2012
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Misc
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blackdogfoodblog
I grew up with 2 older sisters and my mom has 4 sisters. So guess what happens when 2 generations of ladies gather together. Non-stop beauty talk. My mom used to say, you can skip brushing your teeth but do not forget putting eye cream. ( I have been using eye cream since I was 19 years old.) So I’m going to talk beauty today including my family’s beauty secret. Sorry guys, eye muffs. It’s all about ladies today. For beauty drink : I make this delicious green smoothie every day! Inspired by my beautiful Tahitian dance teacher, Adele Kurstin [...]
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- Posted on
28th August 2012
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Bread & Sweets
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blackdogfoodblog
Do you think of your next meal when you are at the gym? I do. We went to Whistler, Canada last summer – while my husband was at his ice hockey camp, I hit the gym. I’m on my spin bike, flipping through food magazine and think of my next meal….And then I saw this recipe….I was not sure if it was my sweat or my drooling that was dripping down on my shirt. I took out my phone and made a quick snap shot of the page. Ever since then, this became one of our favorite tarts when peaches [...]
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- Posted on
7th August 2012
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Main course
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blackdogfoodblog
I grew up in a place where I can walk to the fish market. ‘Morning walk’ to the fish market with my mom is one of the fondest memories of my childhood. In Korea, most fish (unless it’s used in stews) is served as whole so when I see a menu that has ‘whole fish’, I don’t even read the description, I just order. Something so simple, and primal about whole fish….I just love it. Of course, my husband who grew up in the other side of the world, seems uncomfortable when he sees whole fish served on the table. But [...]
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- Posted on
5th July 2012
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Misc, Vegetarian
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blackdogfoodblog
My friends, fellow dancer/teacher I love dearly, Aparna Khanolkar and Lisa Beck has this wonderful organization called Grace, Power and Beauty. Their offerings use the ancient Indian healing art of Ayurveda combined with music and dance, retreats, classes, workshops, delicious recipes and more. And this is my new favorite smoothie recipe from these lovely ladies. (Adapted from Aparna & Lisa’s Luscious summer tonic) Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries 1/4 cup fresh organic raspberries 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup coconut water (I found this wonderful coconut water with probiotic in it at wholefoods) 1~2 teaspoon cinnamon (Cinnamon is so good for you [...]
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I have been preparing for Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade (It’s a unique Santa Barbara celebration, similar to a few others such as Mardi- Gras in New Orleans ) in my dance + drum group, Panzumo for last 8 weeks. Had an amazing and successful show this past weekend. During that 8 weeks, I have been trying to eat healthier, worked out regularly and of course danced a lot. (I did splurge on flank steak, fish and chips and shepherd pie….and oh I cannot give up on dessert…80% healthy food 20% splurge! Right? ) And this was one of my favorites [...]
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