tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post1340095374551212339..comments2024-03-28T01:58:40.391-07:00Comments on My Superficial Endeavors: Mirin and PonzuMy Superficial Endeavorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220904357778485635noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-33197395231703139542010-07-12T16:45:37.427-07:002010-07-12T16:45:37.427-07:00Holli - Love it!! Please update.
Melissa - I use...Holli - Love it!! Please update.<br /><br />Melissa - I used to HATE fish and all kinds of seafood including shrimp for most of my life!!! Then I made myself eat it b/c of all the health benefits and now I love it! I guess it's an acquired taste for me. So yeah, my advice is to force feed yourself lol... I just think of a thin waistline and washboard stomach and that's enough motivation for me.Joyce Panghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891933055052622644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-30338008378255915642010-07-12T15:45:49.349-07:002010-07-12T15:45:49.349-07:00Wow, I admire you for eating fish everyday. I wish...Wow, I admire you for eating fish everyday. I wish I could force myself to do that but it takes me hours even to get through a couple of fish sticks! As for tuna and salmon...oh boy. I've tried it all but I guess it is a developed taste. :(Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-55867627116082524662010-07-12T13:29:40.338-07:002010-07-12T13:29:40.338-07:00Thanks for the recipe, I'm going to give that ...Thanks for the recipe, I'm going to give that a try, too. Tomorrow's breakfast will be tuna/oatmeal, I will let you know how I like it.<br /><br />My son is very lucky to be in Japan and I can't wait to hear about all the foods that he gets to try. He loves fish and sushi and is pretty adventurous so it will be interesting to hear his stories.Hollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263249365804196014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-45800688040423286002010-07-12T13:22:52.603-07:002010-07-12T13:22:52.603-07:00I should probably worry about mercury more since I...I should probably worry about mercury more since I eat so much fish. But I really just can't stand chunk light! <br /><br />I think you should try the tuna/oatmeal combo too! What's the worst thing that could happen?? Hehehe... just think about it this way, protein from animal products is always better than plants and nuts since you are getting complete protein... <br /><br />I definitely agree about the salt - mayo clinic's website has some great recipes based on your preference, i.e. low salt, low fat, low cal, low carb, high protein, etc. etc. <br /><br />The fish recipes on the Fitness website I was going through are these ones, I'd say mostly pretty healthy: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/healthy-fish-recipes/Joyce Panghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891933055052622644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-92175571664972533862010-07-12T10:53:54.238-07:002010-07-12T10:53:54.238-07:00Not sure if this matters to you, but something to ...Not sure if this matters to you, but something to keep in mind- As white albacore is an "older" fish (gets whiter as it gets older due to loss of body fat; also results in loss of strong fishy flavor), it has more time to accrue mercury compared with Chunk Light.<br /><br />For protein and omega-3s I have put a tbsp of peanut or almond butter (protein) in my oatmeal, plus some flaxseed (omega3s + fiber). I have never tried the tuna/oatmeal combo, may have to work up the courage to try it!<br /><br />I will have to check out the recipes you found on the fitness website. I find in most recipes I make, I don't use the salt it calls for. I just skip it. I think most recipes overuse salt, because many people are so used to it (I can't tell you how much salt my dad adds to his food, yuck). The only exception is baking: I leave the salt in, but usually it's only 1/4 tsp or so for a loaf of bread or batch of muffins, etc.RunningOnCoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715671909290199683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-90621894365507843562010-07-12T08:33:22.664-07:002010-07-12T08:33:22.664-07:00Holli, check out this recipe: http://www.fitnessm...Holli, check out this recipe: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/recipecomdetail.jsp?recipeId=25131877<br /><br />It calls for mirin, and sounds really good. I think I'm going to have to try it out as well but cut the soy sauce down. I will most likely substitute salmon with some kind of white fish too.<br /><br />Btw, that's great your son went to Japan! I would love to go there too, it would be like heaven being able to eat fish everywhere I go! And play with cool gadgets. Hehe.Joyce Panghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891933055052622644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-89660958626560207982010-07-12T08:23:01.374-07:002010-07-12T08:23:01.374-07:00I like steel cut oats too, but you are right they ...I like steel cut oats too, but you are right they take so long to cook! Definitely taste better than quick oats though. I also like quinoa as a substitute - have you guys tried that? I get mine from Trader Joe's. Barley is great too.<br /><br />Holli, that is so funny that you cook your fish the same way as me! I like lemon pepper and the Foreman is great, but seriously, one needs variety! I also think it's pretty great that you think the oatmeal/tuna combo sounds good! Most people look at me like I'm a crazy person and tell me my breakfast is the most disgusting thing in the world. Lol. Well if you are going to try it, I would recommend the solid white albacore 3 oz can of tuna. I'm not a fan of chunk light tuna because I think it's too fishy, so I don't mind paying extra for solid white albacore. But if you like chunk light then go for it! I mix 1/4 cup of oatmeal with the tuna. The whole meal is under 250 calories and fuels you up! Great to kick start your day! I eat 5 little meals a day so I keep each meal's caloric content low. I have oatmeal/tuna a few days a week, and I have 1/4 cup oatmeal and 4 hard boiled egg whites (or 1/2 cup of liquid egg whites) the rest of the days. Please let me know what you think of it after you try it out!Joyce Panghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891933055052622644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-87637693289732026542010-07-12T06:00:39.909-07:002010-07-12T06:00:39.909-07:00Anju, I agree, steel cut oats are delish!Anju, I agree, steel cut oats are delish!Hollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263249365804196014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-8245920773484780622010-07-12T05:29:32.296-07:002010-07-12T05:29:32.296-07:00Try steel cut oats instead of oatmeal. It takes m...Try steel cut oats instead of oatmeal. It takes much longer to cook (usually we have a ready batch made good for a few days and just heat up what we need). I would think that would be a nicer match with your fish for breakfast :-) it has a nuttier, whole wheat taste that seems to go well with food - like eating brown rice. I find that I don't eat as much since it seems a lot heavier than oatmeal and I am full a lot longer. My husband says it has much more fiber content too.Anjunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6642985014932236090.post-28042002425801179532010-07-12T04:35:46.339-07:002010-07-12T04:35:46.339-07:00Hi! Great info! I, too, am stuck in the fish-with-...Hi! Great info! I, too, am stuck in the fish-with-lemon-pepper-on-the-Foreman-RUT! I am definitely going to look for Mirin. My son just arrived in Japan over the weekend, so I will ask him about it, too. I love, love fish and eat it just about everyday...I can't wait to try these :) Thanks!<br /><br />Oh! and I am also going to try the oatmeal/tuna for breakfast...I think it's a great idea.Hollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263249365804196014noreply@blogger.com