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Every birthday is a special day. This year is extra special because I did not hold a birthday dinner in 2023 due to travel schedules. As a result, this year will the ''best of'' not only 2024, but also of 2023.
Every birthday is a special day. This year is extra special because I did not hold a birthday dinner in 2023 due to travel schedules. As a result, this year will the ''best of'' not only 2024, but also of 2023.
== Documentation ==
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== Menu ==
== Menu ==
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;Snack:
;Snack:
* baby kale salad w/ radish sprouts, fried garlic, crushed raw garlic, fried (but very soft) egg, "bacon" bits, parmesan cheese (from オカダガーリック but remade at home in 2024 by Lucy based on recipe above and picture)
* baby kale salad w/ radish sprouts, fried garlic, crushed raw garlic, fried (but very soft) egg, "bacon" bits, parmesan cheese (from オカダガーリック but remade at home in 2024 by Lucy based on recipe above and picture, dressing should be a simple caesar)


Salad notes: We made it at the house and Lucy made it based on the recipe and [https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtqpRsP9Pd/?img_index=1 this picture].
Salad notes: We made it at the house and Lucy made it based on the menu description and [https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtqpRsP9Pd/?img_index=1 this picture].


=== Course #3: Hashimaki ===
=== Course #3: Hashimaki ===


;Drink:
;Drink:
* [https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/cherry-blossom-jamie-boudreau Cherry Blossom]
* [https://www.liquor.com/recipes/verbena/ Verbena Cocktail] (from Chandalier Bar in Las Vegas) (don't read if you don't know!)
;Snack:
;Snack:
* [https://www.instagram.com/p/DA7u0NPJZU7/ Hashimaki], okonomiyaki ''on a pair of chopsticks'' (Mika made it at home)
* [https://www.instagram.com/p/DA7u0NPJZU7/ Hashimaki], okonomiyaki ''on a pair of chopsticks'' (Mika made it at home)
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;Drink:
;Drink:
* [https://www.liquor.com/recipes/verbena/ Verbena Cocktail] (from Chandalier Bar in Las Vegas)
* [https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/cherry-blossom-jamie-boudreau Cherry Blossom]


;Snack:
;Snack:
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* Something like https://www.acouplecooks.com/mango-martini/ (a bit less sweet)
* Something like https://www.acouplecooks.com/mango-martini/ (a bit less sweet)
* heated (~75°) coconut cream + sweetened condensed milk in the iSi Whipper
* heated (~75°) coconut cream + sweetened condensed milk in the iSi Whipper
=== Course #6: Cafe y Matacafe ===
Drink:
* espresso (decafe from vivace for those who prefer it)
* Meznar (composed shot of mezcal and Cynar)


== Ingredients ==
== Ingredients ==


ordered/acquired:
already ordered/acquired:


* {{done}} Coconut cream (1 can) [MSR cocktail]
* {{done}} Coconut cream (1 can) [MSR cocktail]
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lam's:
Lam's:


* {{todo}} calamansi (quat tac chua) [Verbena Cocktail]
* {{todo}} calamansi (quat tac chua) [Verbena Cocktail]
* laksa paste ingredients [laksa]
* laksa paste ingredients [laksa]
** {{done}} Fresh turmeric (100 g) (check)
** {{done}} Fresh turmeric (100 g) (check)
** {{todo}} Shallots (10!)
** {{done}} Shallots (10!)
** {{todo}} Galfangal (200 g) <strike>(check freezer)</strike>
** {{done}} Galfangal (200 g) <strike>(check freezer)</strike>
** {{done}} Lemongrass (200 g/15 stalks) (check freezer)
** {{done}} Lemongrass (200 g/15 stalks) (check freezer)
** {{todo}} 20 candlenuts (optional: can sub with macademia nuts if needed)
** {{done}} 20 candlenuts (optional: can sub with macademia nuts if needed) (sayamindu will get macademia)
** {{done}} Red miso (we have very dark miso)
** {{done}} Red miso (we have very dark miso)
* {{done}} 2 can coconut milk [laksa]
* {{done}} 2 can coconut milk [laksa]
* {{todo}} 1 package soy puffs (halved) [laksa]
* {{done}} 1 package soy puffs (halved) [laksa]
* {{todo}} ~8 portions noodles (ideally Hokkien egg noodles) [laksa]
* {{done}} ~8 portions noodles (ideally Hokkien egg noodles) [laksa]
* {{todo}} 2 cups mung bean sprouts (trimmed and cleaned) [laksa]
* {{done}} 2 cups mung bean sprouts (trimmed and cleaned) [laksa]
* {{todo} frozen shrimp [laksa] <strike>(check freezer)</strike>
* {{done} frozen shrimp [laksa] <strike>(check freezer)</strike>




uwajimaya:
Uwajimaya:


* {{todo}} yuzu (or juice) [Verbena Cocktail]
* {{done}} yuzu (or juice) [Verbena Cocktail]
* {{todo}} radish sprouts [salad]
* {{done}} radish sprouts [salad]
* {{done}} red ginger [hashimaki] (on bar)
* {{done}} red ginger [hashimaki] (on bar)
* {{done}} aonori (on bar)
* {{done}} aonori (on bar)
* {{done}} kewpie (plenty downstairs)
* {{done}} kewpie (plenty downstairs)
* {{todo}} yamaimo  [hashimaki]
* {{done}} yamaimo  [hashimaki]
* {{todo}} fresh ginger (minced) [laksa]
* {{done}} fresh ginger (minced) [laksa]
* {{todo}} daikon [kobini salad]
* {{done}} daikon [kobini salad]
* {{todo}} miso dressing
* {{done}} miso dressing
* {{todo}} soft salad senbei
* {{done}} soft salad senbei
* {{todo}} mikan/oranges
* {{done}} mikan/oranges
* {{todo}} quail eggs
* {{done}} quail eggs


qfc:


* {{todo}} shokupan / white bread [sando]
QFC:
* {{todo}} katsu chicken/pork like cutlets [sando]
* {{done}} shokupan / white bread [sando]
* {{todo}} cabbage [hashimaki, sando, konbini salad] (we have 1 but we need another)
* {{done}} katsu chicken/pork like cutlets [sando]
* {{todo}} baby kale [salad]
* {{done}} cabbage [hashimaki, sando, konbini salad] (we have 1 but we need another)
* {{done}} bacon [salad]
* {{done}} baby kale [salad]
* {{todo}} mascarpone (we can fake it w/ crème frâiche and cream cheese)
* {{done}} bacon [salad] (two options, bacon bits and those little bits)
* {{done}} eggs [salad, laksa, hashimaki]
* {{done}} eggs [salad, laksa, hashimaki]
* {{done}} 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves [laksa]
* {{done}} 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves [laksa]
extra:
* {{done}} pizza dough (enough for 2-3 12in pizzas) (sayamindu will get)




foraged & found / ballard market
foraged & found / ballard market
* {{done}} Lobster mushroom [laksa]
* {{done}} Lobster mushroom [laksa]
vivace:
* {{done}} decaf beans for an after-dinner espresso




liquor store:
liquor store:
* {{done}} Piper-Heidsieck Champagne
* {{done}} Piper-Heidsieck Champagne

Latest revision as of 19:43, 1 December 2024

Every birthday is a special day. This year is extra special because I did not hold a birthday dinner in 2023 due to travel schedules. As a result, this year will the best of not only 2024, but also of 2023.

Documentation[edit]

Menu[edit]

Course #1: "Visit to Natural Lawson (Champagne + コンビニ salad + sandos)[edit]

Drink
  • Piper-Heidsieck Champagne
Snack
  • small shredded, daikon, cabbage, carrot and corn salad w/ miso dressing
  • egg salad sando + katsu cutlet sando, shredded green cabbage, and okonomi sauce on white crustless bread
  • satsuma mikan!
  • ソフトサラダ ("soft salad" senbei)

Course #2: Salad[edit]

Drink
  • Shot of garlic infused tequila (from オカダガーリック)
Snack
  • baby kale salad w/ radish sprouts, fried garlic, crushed raw garlic, fried (but very soft) egg, "bacon" bits, parmesan cheese (from オカダガーリック but remade at home in 2024 by Lucy based on recipe above and picture, dressing should be a simple caesar)

Salad notes: We made it at the house and Lucy made it based on the menu description and this picture.

Course #3: Hashimaki[edit]

Drink
  • Verbena Cocktail (from Chandalier Bar in Las Vegas) (don't read if you don't know!)
Snack
  • Hashimaki, okonomiyaki on a pair of chopsticks (Mika made it at home)

Course #4: Soup++[edit]

Drink
Snack

Course #5: Dessert[edit]

Drink
Snack


I think the drink will be:

Course #6: Cafe y Matacafe[edit]

Drink:

  • espresso (decafe from vivace for those who prefer it)
  • Meznar (composed shot of mezcal and Cynar)

Ingredients[edit]

already ordered/acquired:

  • [DONE] Coconut cream (1 can) [MSR cocktail]
  • [DONE] sweetened condensed milk [MSR cocktail]
  • [DONE] can of mango [MSR cocktail]
  • [DONE] lemon verbena leaves [Verbena Cocktail]
  • [DONE] buzz buttons [Verbena Cocktail]
  • [DONE] Laksa leaves [Laksa Leaves] (sayamindu is bringing)
  • [DONE] Dried red chiles (plenty)


Lam's:

  • [TODO] calamansi (quat tac chua) [Verbena Cocktail]
  • laksa paste ingredients [laksa]
    • [DONE] Fresh turmeric (100 g) (check)
    • [DONE] Shallots (10!)
    • [DONE] Galfangal (200 g) (check freezer)
    • [DONE] Lemongrass (200 g/15 stalks) (check freezer)
    • [DONE] 20 candlenuts (optional: can sub with macademia nuts if needed) (sayamindu will get macademia)
    • [DONE] Red miso (we have very dark miso)
  • [DONE] 2 can coconut milk [laksa]
  • [DONE] 1 package soy puffs (halved) [laksa]
  • [DONE] ~8 portions noodles (ideally Hokkien egg noodles) [laksa]
  • [DONE] 2 cups mung bean sprouts (trimmed and cleaned) [laksa]
  • {{done} frozen shrimp [laksa] (check freezer)


Uwajimaya:

  • [DONE] yuzu (or juice) [Verbena Cocktail]
  • [DONE] radish sprouts [salad]
  • [DONE] red ginger [hashimaki] (on bar)
  • [DONE] aonori (on bar)
  • [DONE] kewpie (plenty downstairs)
  • [DONE] yamaimo [hashimaki]
  • [DONE] fresh ginger (minced) [laksa]
  • [DONE] daikon [kobini salad]
  • [DONE] miso dressing
  • [DONE] soft salad senbei
  • [DONE] mikan/oranges
  • [DONE] quail eggs


QFC:

  • [DONE] shokupan / white bread [sando]
  • [DONE] katsu chicken/pork like cutlets [sando]
  • [DONE] cabbage [hashimaki, sando, konbini salad] (we have 1 but we need another)
  • [DONE] baby kale [salad]
  • [TODO] mascarpone (we can fake it w/ crème frâiche and cream cheese)
  • [DONE] bacon [salad] (two options, bacon bits and those little bits)
  • [DONE] eggs [salad, laksa, hashimaki]
  • [DONE] 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves [laksa]


extra:

  • [DONE] pizza dough (enough for 2-3 12in pizzas) (sayamindu will get)


foraged & found / ballard market

  • [DONE] Lobster mushroom [laksa]


vivace:

  • [DONE] decaf beans for an after-dinner espresso


liquor store:

  • [DONE] Piper-Heidsieck Champagne
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