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So I had a party for one recently. My husband worked a double shift and it was 100 degrees outside so I drove 40 miles to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s and did some serious shopping. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s are favorite stores of mine, but since they are so far away, I really only get there every 3 months or so. When I do go, I go big! I really love that both stores are within 1 block from each other. I brought my huge freezer bag and 8 frozen cooler packs. Once I was done shopping at Whole Foods, I packed the freezer bag full and brought it into Trader Joe’s with me. Even though I had the freezer bag, I was not going to risk my sushi spoiling.

Here’s what I feasted on once I arrived home.

Squid and Mountain Vegetables (chuka Ika-sansai). This was by far the best new food item I have tried in a long time. The squid was tender and the vegetables were crunchy and a little bit spicy.

Spicy Tuna Avocado Rolls.

Seared Albacore Rainbow Rolls.

Squid, Sushi Party for One.  Yes, please.

I also snagged a container of figs. They were kinda pricey, but figs are worth it. I only get them fresh one time per year so I splurged.

What can I say, I’ll drive distances for good food.

Hope your having a great day.

Question of the Day: What’s you favorite Sushi? I’m a huge Spicy Tuna Roll fan.

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Tuna is something I always have on hand, and when I want a healthy easy dinner this recipe comes to mind. I adapted this recipe from Beth’s Journey.

On a recent trip to Trader Joe’s I picked up a favorite side dish that I was really excited about making. Polenta Provencale. It has Polenta balls, spinach and peas in it with a spicy cream sauce, it is really good.

I just love all the flavor packed into these little burgers.

They cook up so fast, about 4 minutes on each side.

Once they were done I popped them in the toaster oven to melt a slice of cheese on top of the Tuna Burger.

Grabbed my sides and dug in.

Asian Style Tuna Burgers Recipe

Makes 3-4 Tuna Burgers

Ingredients:

  • 2 Scallions Chopped
  • Handful Shredded Carrot’s
  • 2 Cans Tuna in Water
  • 1/2 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/3 Cup Liquid Egg Whites (or one egg)
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and form into 3 or 4 patties. Spray pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat up the pan. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes each or until golden brown.

Question of the Day: Do you have a Trader Joe’s near you? I drive 35 miles one way to go to one. Totally worth it. 

Check Ya Later.

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