Massive rain dump + what's for dinner
By Macy
@almostoveryou (4517)
Philippines
July 24, 2024 4:24am CST
We all loved the miso soup that I made last night. It's my first time to make real miso soup. (We've always had the instant kind.) There are many ways to make miso soup using a variety of ingredients. I wanted to make the more popular/traditional one that we often get from here and that's the tofu and wakame seaweed miso soup. I used soybean paste that already has the dashi stock so I wouldn't have to boil and strain bonito flakes to make stock. (Though I'm willing to try that next time.)
I'm not making any soup for dinner tonight. I'm a bit under the weather, and I want to make something quick. I took out from the freezer this marinated chicken that I prepared a few days ago. I prepared way too much so I split the chicken pieces into two batches. It's always good to have something like this in the freezer 'cause they're life savers when you don't have the energy to make a feast. I marinated the chicken in soy sauce, calamansi (local lime), salt, pepper and garlic powder. I just need to fry them.
I'm also going to make stir-fry mushroom and Chinese cabbage.
My phone just got an alert from our disaster bureau about a red rainfall warning. Red means we're getting a massive rain dump. We've been drenched for like 3 days already and floods are everywhere. Cars are floating in waters and houses are submerged. We are safe where we are, but people are stranded in many places.
It's 5:22 p.m. Thinking of lying down for a bit before I go make dinner. I've taken antihistamine so I'd stop sneezing. I hope this doesn't progress into a cold. See you all in a bit.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
31 Jul
Thank you, Valerie. Storm's over and I didn't get a cold. I hope you're well and fine.
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@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Jul
@almostoveryou I'm glad you didn't get a cold.
I'm doing well. Thank you.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
24 Jul
I wish I'd stocked up on more vegetables and other ingredients. I didn't think the rains would last this long. I tried food delivery earlier, but Food Panda had to cancel because the surroundings streets were impassable, and no driver was available. I ended up making hotdog "silog" for lunch.
I'll see if I could have groceries delivered tomorrow.
How's your area?
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@rsa101 (38115)
• Philippines
25 Jul
Also, you were practically safe; the rain did not cause much damage, and no floods came close to my house. Food is scarce, however, because most stores have not replenished their inventory due to the rains, which have prevented deliveries. As a result, farm-fresh meat and vegetables are difficult to come by.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
31 Jul
@rsa101 It was such a relief to be able to go to a produce shop and buy something fresh.
@RebeccasFarm (88350)
• Arvada, Colorado
24 Jul
Oh my that rain is out of control there.
Dinner tonight I do not know what we are having.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
31 Jul
Until now, some people are cleaning up their flooded areas.
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@moffittjc (120850)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Jul
I love miso soup! So delicious!
I'm sorry to hear about all the rain you are getting, but happy to know you are safe where you are. It's raining here currently, but nothing bad that will cause flooding and damage.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
31 Jul
Good to know you've got rains. It's been really hot in some parts of the US.
I made another batch of miso soup yesterday because there's a small block of soft tofu left in the fridge and it's been there for days. I also finally got to empty this pack of wakame seaweed that I got early this year.
I'll make a different kind of miso soup next time, maybe something with daikon and carrots.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
24 Jul
I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you feel better and stay safe from the flooding.
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@almostoveryou (4517)
• Philippines
31 Jul
We're safe, thanks. I've been quite lethargic today because of my heavy period.
I hope to regain my energy in the next few days.
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