COOKING LIKE A JAPANESE MOM/ Japanese meal planning for healthy living/ Japan trip vlog^^

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

What is your way of meal planning? How do you come up with a menu on daily bases??^^ Please visit musubikiln.com/?ref=m8x4zrihfw to brighten up your table ☺ It's a joy to just look over the beautiful Japanese tableware! Thank you for watching!!

[@firuj2bangla497]

Thank yoi

[@celticlass8573]

I used to meal plan (and want to return to it). I would plan out the week for breakfast and dinner, and then for lunch it would be "planned leftovers" which were what was left from a previous dinner I'd make extra of something for dinner, which would heat up well in the microwave, then would have it for lunch at least once that week, or would freeze it in portions to have later. Sometimes I would freeze whole meals in a container, to be heated for lunch at work, for instance I would make lentil loaf, mashed potatoes and onion gravy, and divide them into several containers. So it was like getting a frozen meal from the supermarket to heat up, but I made it. :) It was also less work than making several different meals to bring for lunch, since it was many portions for the same amount of work. :)

[@pauline5115]

I have that black & white cat on a cup 😻 I usually go with what’s on sale in the store. I really enjoy the basic Japanese meal of rice, miso, pickled vegetables, and teriyaki meat or tofu. Looooove salty miso soup 😋

[@away_forever3925]

My meal planning is only for two days because I like to buy fresh and local foods.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

@@firuj2bangla497 Thank you !!!

[@tecora1818]

Mira your face lights up when you smile. Shows your beauty inside and out. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@gwendolynrhett-dm3wt]

Miwa-san, your videos are great and the music is always calming. And of course your recipes look appetizing. Thank you for sharing your family meals with us. I have a Japanese market within walking distance of my house and find myself shopping there quite often as I try to recreate your dishes.

[@mingrui1862]

It's amazing how your voice and lovingly-made videos can change a draining or horrid work day into a calming little space! 🥰🙏

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

you are too nice!! I'm greatful for receiving your word since my life can be easily drained with go go mentality😂we all support each other🙌

[@imperfectvegan5724]

Thank you for sharing your tips on meal planning! Your boys are lucky to have a mom who encourages them to be healthy and eat so many vegetables!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for watching and leaving such a kind comment!🙏

[@With_Me_JAPAN]

Thank you Miwa-san for yummy recipes! I love buying seasonal vegetables too. They taste the best in their harvest season😊❤️Love you put lots of vegetables in each meal.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Hi!! Thank you for your comment! I'm sure you cook great !! I hope you are surviving this summer in Japan!🙏😌

[@duongnguyenova6200]

Miwa, I love all of your videos!

[@StarfleetRei]

Miwa-san, thank you so much for sharing your tips with us! They are so helpful. Also, thank you for sharing your trip too. Your boys are adorable and so sweet for missing their grandparents. You used “bang for your buck” right! It was cool hearing an English idiom being used. 😊

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your kind word Rachel!! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the trip!! It's been hard for them not to be able to see their grand parents for such a long time. 😂 It was heartwarming to see how much they like their grand parents though...^^ Yey!! I got bang for your buck right!!! Thank you!!!

[@ares6953]

first of all kudos to you and husband for taking the kids out on a 35 degres hot day , i would have stayed in the coolness of my home for sure ! Second your family is lucky to have a great mum and wife who cooks them great healthy dishes every day . You inspire me a lot ! I really enjoy your days out and discovering different places of Japan through your vlog ! Keep it up Miwa ! Great job once again !

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for seeing the effort behind the video!😂❤ Yes!! I was melting under the 35 ℃ ! haha I always love to share the life as long as recipes to get connected with friends on this channel! Glad to hear you enjoy them!

[@ares6953]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking i totally did !

[@ErynRollsDice]

I've been watching your videos quite a lot over the past week or two and you inspired me. I've been trying to eat healthier, but I find the Western diet and how I was cooking just not quite healthy enough (not to say it wasn't healthy, but I think there's always more we can do to improve). I've been trying to incorporate more veggies in my breakfast instead of just at dinnertime and I've really been enjoying your recipes! Thank you for your wonderful videos and your sweet demeanor! 💜

[@mikasuson2329]

Miwa San! Your dishes and trays are so beautiful. That’s one of the main things I love about Japanese foods, is the presentation. I think it makes the food more appetizing! I love how you take your boys grocery shopping and their little baskets. Your trip to Shizuoka looked so relaxing....we went with some friends last month and it was so pretty. Next time I would like to spend at least the weekend there! Thank you for all of your cooking tips, they are always so helpful!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

My boys love their little baskets! they always fill up the baskets and drop something... haha I don't splurge on things usually but the table ware is my week point! haha

[@saldiamond]

You used "bang for your buck" correctly! 😊 This is how I approach meals as well, but with more of an American slant and inspired by other cultures (Japanese, Italian, etc) and not as much soup. I definitely want to get more experience cooking like this with more Japanese ingredients! Shizuoka looked beautiful ❤️ Thanks for sharing!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I did!!!!???? YEY!!! I was pretty intimidated to use it since I wasn't really sure! haha I needed your word! Thank you! I'm glad to hear that we have similar approach to this! 🙏

[@italy5153]

I love everything about Japan.. the food, culture and people 💖🤍💖

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

So glad to hear this!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@swapanmondal9171]

The best meal ever !!!

[@paolag4281]

I'm getting started on meal preps for myself and my husband since we'll be working in separate offices soon. Really appreciate the tips, thank you Miwa-san 😊 And delighted to see a bit of Japan, can't wait for travels to be back again. Hopefully we get a chance to meet you in person or join your cooking classes 😁

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you Paola! sounds like you are starting your new work life?!! Good luck and excited for you! yes! I hope we can all travel again soon!!

[@Nellufy]

Thank you for this video. It's really helpful. 😊

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for your comment Nellufy!

[@Geneparmesan]

I am a student and I work full time. A lot of time I eat similar meals. I love your videos and have learned so much. I am going to try making amazake. I’m always inspired by your videos. Thank you!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

thank you very much for your comment!! 😍🙌

[@savanahcraig1325]

I'm an American university student and I definitely just eat the same simple recipes every day 🤭 Hopefully this video can help me add some variety

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I totally understand!!!! I mean students in US study so hard! I see many people staying over at the library.....I was very surprised! I only studied there for 10months but I respect how hard they committed to comparing to student in Japan. Stay safe and be healthy!^^

[@michellemabelle100]

Everything you make always looks so good! Looks like a fun trip too. :)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your kind word Michelle!!! we had a great time!^^

[@janettanaka2894]

Hi Miwa-san….Bang for your buck was used perfectly 🙌🏼 I always learn something new and inspiring from your videos. I so wish to be able to attend one of your cooking classes in person one day. I love Japanese dish ware. I have a few favourite bowls that I tend to always use and in my mind makes eating my meal even more oishii. 😊🇨🇦

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

yes, there is something about the table ware making us feel like cooking and enjoying more of what we cook! ^^ I'm curious what your favorite bowls look like! Thank you Janet-san as always!!

[@daniella6592]

Your kids are so sweet :)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much Daniella!

[@ima7333]

OMG Miwa san, i have the same dining set of that blue flower bowl i bought 5 yrs ago at Aeon okayama. It took a lot of care to bring it back to Indonesia.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

wow!!!!! Really!!!!!???? We must have a similar preference on this! haha they are so pretty !

[@deepspacejimcowboy2405]

I started using what I have before going to the store not long ago. When I moved recently I realized how many products in my pantry were out of date. Wasted a lot of food and money. Now I'm trying to use what I have before going to the grocery store. You used the "best bang for the buck" phrase correct. I have a similar phrase for you " I'm trying to get my money's worth". Means I'm trying to find a good deal to get the most out of what money I have. Thanks for sharing Miwa!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

ohhh that's exactly what I'm trying to say and do in my cooking life!! Thank you very much for teaching me!!

[@tombullard123]

You used it correctly but its “more bang for your buck” meaning you get more/better for the same price

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

ohhh I see!!! Thank you for teaching me!!

[@LMAS3]

So delicious looking! Also, what training chopsticks do your kids use and do you like them?

[@tamara4557]

I had cooking lessons as an elementary schoolchild (extracurricular) and helped my mom with cooking. I moved from my parents house to live with my now husband, so when I was at university I already was cooking for two :) But I cannot really remember what I cooked back then hahaha. I found it hardest to switch to cooking for a child as well, since my regular dishes she couldn't eat or refused to eat. And right now getting back into teh routine of school and cooking for that. Looks like you had a great time in Atami. Looks like a wonderful area :)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I went through the same struggle when my kids were younger! I eventually stopped overthinking by hoping one day, they will pick up some more naturally! haha Yes! Next time you come back to japan, Atami is a very relaxing place to stay especially with kids! ^^

[@smallgalaxy7509]

I was a super picky eater when I was a child, but now I love everything! So there is hope :p

[@tamara4557]

@@smallgalaxy7509 I know and I try to keep that in mind but I have some eating restrictions so it can be a puzzle :(

[@faithlyk]

음식이 정말 정갈해요~~ son eats rice so cute~~~

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

hehe! I love seeing them eat! Sometimes takes ages to finish everything though! haha Thank you as always!

[@ThePumpingiron27]

I love Japanese food and that looks amazing!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much!!!

[@Queer_Gabe]

Hi Miwa! Thank you for another wonderful video! I really enjoyed the vlog at the end. I was wondering if you have that first bell pepper recipe up here on KZbin? It looks like picked bell peppers and it looks so absolutely yummy!

[@Jagermonster69]

How can I cook like a Japanese dad!? I’ll be waiting for that video !!

[@rosebunnylove]

I'm glad you got to vacation with the family! Looks like everyone had fun. Yes, you used "bang for your buck" correctly. I actually tried a tofu dish from a local takeout a few weeks ago, I wasn't disappointed, but I think the tofu may have been overcooked a little? Does firm tofu have a sponge like texture once cooked? I could write about meal plans and recipes all day long from my point of view but I'll try very hard to be brief. In general, I try to keep the house stocked with basics: carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato, cucumber, squash, potatoes are the things I use constantly. I've just started dipping my toes into pre-cooking things like ground meats or roasting chicken to store for future meals vs eating as dinner that night. So far so good. I leave them lightly seasoned. Salt pepper very basic so I can build from there. As far as how I build meals, truthfully I'm constantly thinking about how I could use something up or if an idea would turn out good. Day to day though I pick a main: ground beef, shrimp, pork chop and build from there I try to have a carb/startch and at least two non carb veggies. Ex: Roasted pork loin, Mac and cheese, Brussel sprouts, and carrots. The dishware is absolutely beautiful. I know it can be difficult to take a minute to make a meal pretty but I feel like it's worth it. I ate off a real plate today with an actual breakfast! It was amazing.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

wow!! It sounds like you really handle everything under your control!! Everything sounds organized and I love how you build some meals from pre-cooked ones! that's genius!! yes, there is something about the plate... I feel fancy and replenishing myself ^^ Thank you for sharing!

[@quintrankid8045]

I usually hear bang for your buck used with a modifier, like "you get more bang for your buck" or "that's a lot more bang for your buck" or "it's more bang for your buck".

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

So many ways to use in the different context! knowing this makes me closer to the native speaker!! ^^ thank you!!

[@AkaimaruSama]

I finally got a good rice maker etc. M Asian style. I will never go back

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

ohh!! exciting Kelly😍😍😍

[@beckamatra75]

Wonderful and amazing dishes that you do healthy, but remember once you eat your greens that is a protein you're eating. You're amazing as his a learning experience.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

It makes me feel even better to cook and eat veggies! Thank you for sharing!

[@derwalkerhaus]

Yep. You definitely got "Bang for your buck" correct. Always looking for that myself as well. Love your videos... :)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

YAY! Thank you Jonathan!!! I needed this affirmation!! ^^

[@pandaunicorn7001]

Amazing video loved it ❤ 😍 ♥ 👌 👏 💖

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you Panda Unicorn! Have you back to school??^^ I hope you are doing well!

[@pandaunicorn7001]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking i am totally back to school with homework lunches and fun my mom is making always ur recipies for my lunch with I love it i never regret it

[@rayneammar]

You generally say "the best bang for your buck" but what you said is still very good!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

ohhhh!!! Thank you for teaching me!! I always feel so excited when I learn something new!! Great teacher Rayne!

[@dianacheung6915]

Hi Miwa, thanks for sharing your meal prep ideas. It’s been helping me tremendously. I was wondering if you can share the bell pepper recipe that was in your video.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your comment Diana!! the bell pepper recipe will be on my e-cookbook! Still on the process of experimenting. ^^ Sorry to tease you!! I can't wait to share!

[@dianacheung6915]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking can’t wait ：）

[@tombullard123]

What are those bell peppers shown at the start? They look delicious

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

I was testing the recipe for my e-cookbook! The bell pepper one is one of them!! it is coming on your way! Thank you^^

[@stephenmallcollmessexuk1484]

Good video nice food :)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much as always Stephen!

[@johnnytieszen]

Can you post a link to your rice mix in the description please

[@cynthiachengmintz672]

Looks yummy and looks like you and your family had a great time on vacation! Just what DOES wasabi ice cream taste like? Sounds like an interesting thing to use in ice cream!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much!! The wasabi icecream tasted just like a vanilla ice cream to me😅

[@rainyday7517]

Love the song what is it called?

[@aramga]

hi Miwa, like your channel a lot. After watching this episode I found out an idea for a next possible video or part of it about the orient vegetables that I normally see in continental shops in UK , but often there is no name in english ,so I have no idea what are they and how could use them ... so my idea is if you could present different vegetables that available in your country and if you could write and say their name in english , and if you have an idea so also how you would use it but this optional as then anyone can google it, please :) it would be very helpful for many I guess x thank you x

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for your idea!! This would be a fun idea as we have lots of seasonal vegetables in Japan !

[@eileenie3101]

Miwa! You went to Univsrsity in California? I lived in San Diego for 15 years. I really miss it a lot. Did you go to UCLA? I love your videos! Well done!

[@natalyvaldezberthet]

Tell us how to put the table in Japanese way please. I really like your videos

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you Nataly! Do you mean how to decorate the table?? like table coordinating???^^

[@RobinKikuchi]

“It’s good bang for your buck” is how we use the phrase in New England. 🤓

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for teaching me this Robin!

[@firuj2bangla497]

Nice

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much!

[@firuj2bangla497]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking Thank you

[@kay1box]

Yes! you definitely used "bang for your buck" properly! :D

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you Luna!!! YEY!! haha

[@kay1box]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking You are very welcome Miwa! :)

[@annieleong3636]

❤👍

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you Annie! ^^

[@firuj2bangla497]

VERY NICE

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you!

[@firuj2bangla497]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking thank you

[@Hempsterdavescreate]

Bang for your buck!👍👍😎🎊

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you for teaching me!!

[@sammys1010]

Hi miwa how r u... my son's exam getting really busy until next Sunday... not able to catch your videos often.. let me text you once I get back to normal routine...I really enjoyed watching this video

[@cherusiderea1330]

Are those kangaroo donkeys around 9:10 or what? They look so cute! Also, my meal prep for the week usually only contains washing and chopping lettuce in advance and MAYBE preparing a sauce or two so I only have to cook pasta or rice with it and throw in some vegetable.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

they are called meerkat ! so cute right??!^^ Your meal prep sounds very practical and organized!! I love the way you just pre-prepared to mix and much throughout the week!

[@dylanherwig1062]

You used the phrase correctly!

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

yeey!!! 🙌Thank you 🙏💓

[@huseyinpii2301]

この茄子とピーマンと味噌レシピを御願いします。🙏 I hope i wrote that right ^^ I'm still not good in Japaneses Grammer :P

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

It's perfect!!! 日本語完璧です！ this recipe will be on the e-cookbook😀I can't wait to share with you!

[@FirebreathingVegan1]

Your fridge looks like mine! It actually gets empty often between shopping. I notice most other American refrigerators are packed full and its hard to find space.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Really?^^ Interesting to hear! I totally understand that the fridge gets packed full easily since many people buy bulk at one shopping! I like to keep my fridge manageable though.^^ thank you for sharing!

[@lisabell9961]

Good “bang for your buck”! ;-)

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you!!

[@blackhorse2947]

Tote mo bimi shisoude kenkou souda kyouuu ni kansha suru…. Amitofo Xie`Xie` Best Wishes from USA……

[@brendaleick]

More bang for your buck!

[@eileenie3101]

Yes, you used “bang for your buck” correctly. It means you're getting the most value for the money spent.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you Eileenie for teaching me this!!

[@eileenie3101]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking You’re awesome, Miwa!

[@lisabell9961]

“Satiate” not “saturate”

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

ohhh!!! Another thing to learn! Thank you very much!!

[@lloydharris1272]

I think it is - biggest bang for your buck or best bang for your buck.

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

Thank you very much for teaching me this!!^^

[@lloydharris1272]

@@MiwasJapaneseCooking You are welcome. Thank you for fantastic videos.

[@LMAS3]

So delicious looking! Also, what training chopsticks do your kids use and do you like them?

[@MiwasJapaneseCooking]

thank you!!! Kids have been using training chopstick since they were around 2! It seems like a good starting point for them! I got one Daiso but I'm sure you can find it on Amazon!

[@happycook6737]

There are also KZbin videos on how to make chopstick trainer using rubber band and some paper.

[@LMAS3]

@@happycook6737 we made a pair just like that right after my first comment! They've held up really well!

[@happycook6737]

@@LMAS3 I always make them for my elementary students when we study chopstick using countries. They practice picking up small balls of paper, then dry cereal balls, and finally real food at our "meal". Then once they master it, I show the subtle differences between how men hold them vs women and Korea vs Japan vs China.

[@LMAS3]

@@happycook6737 sounds fun!