I got a job in Hamamatsu, and my hometownMakinoharafromHamamatsuI moved here six years ago. At the time, I was working at a complex facility for the beauty industry, and a former colleague who had been my senior was...Mayuko YamamotoSince Mr./Ms. [Name] was coming to visit my house, on this day,Hospitality Pasta LunchWe decided to do this. Because Mayuko's facial features are so striking, almost like those of a mixed-race person, the welcome flowers for the day were "AttractiveIt has the flower meaning of "RanunculusIt's decided!
"Avocado, tuna, and shrimp salad"
While I was trying to decide what appetizer to have, Mayuko-sanavocadoSince you mentioned you like shrimp and avocado, I made your favorite combination: shrimp and avocado salad. Mix 1.5 avocados (half an avocado per person) with drained tuna (1 can), season with herb salt, black pepper, and mayonnaise to your liking, layer garlic-sautéed shrimp in a ring mold, and top with baby greens and cherry tomatoes. It's a simple salad that's ready!
"Pork rillettes and baguette"
Pork rillettes recipeBased on previous recipes, instead of one packet of consommé...Kasumi's Vegetable Bouillon (half a packet, using Chiyo no Ichiban)とOne packet of European-style dashi stock (using Sky Food's Shikisaisai brand)I tried making it with that instead. Because it's a vegetable broth, it resulted in a lighter flavor that I prefer to the previous version! These two broths have become indispensable in my cooking♪
"New onion and green pea potage"
New onionsSauté in butter, add about 500cc of water, one packet of European-style dashi (we use Sky Food's Shikisaisai), and one bay leaf.Green peasAdd one packet of [ingredient] and simmer. Once the liquid has reduced to about one-third, blend it in a blender to make the soup base. Return the soup base to the small pot, add a small amount of heavy cream and milk to thicken to your desired consistency, adjust the taste with salt, and then strain it through a sieve. When serving, drizzle with heavy cream and garnish with separately blanched green peas to finish. The result is a spring-like, pale green soup that highlights the sweetness of the green peas and new onions!
"Linguine with seafood in tomato sauce"
Basic tomato sauce recipeI have frozen the tomato sauce I made in a Ziploc bag, so I'll use that to make a seafood dish.LinguineI chose this. Seafood is,mussels(Simmer in red wine)Scallops(Marinated with salt)shrimp(I used fish that had been pre-processed, such as being washed with cooking sake and having the veins removed.) The trick to getting a rich broth but a firm texture is to pre-process each ingredient according to its type and cook them differently. It may be a bit of a hassle, but if you do this, you're guaranteed to get a delicious pasta even if you use store-bought tomato sauce. Mayuko was intently watching me cook in the kitchen. It seems Mayuko also likes cooking, and alwaysFacebookIt seems they were very interested in the dishes I uploaded. It was almost like a mini cooking class (lol). Currently,Yotsuiike's second residenceI'm planning to install an island kitchen in the apartment I'm considering, so I'd like to host lots of fun gatherings there, inviting everyone over for small parties. After all, a design where the kitchen, dining room, and living room are all integrated is the best space for people to gather!
"Cadet d'Oc Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Baron Philippe de Rothschild" French Red Wine
A dark red with garnet hues. This wine boasts an attractive and rich aroma of red fruits and spices, with firm tannins and a beautifully rounded taste—a perfect combination. It features the rich tannins characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink it that day because I had work to do, but Mayuko brought me a bottle of red wine as a gift! (Thank you!) Mayuko will be retiring from her long-time workplace in June, and after retirement, she plans to enjoy living abroad for a while. I really admire Mayuko's sparkling energy and her enthusiasm for taking on new challenges! Mayuko, let's definitely get together again soon!
