Setback

I guess we all have them at some point. So I've injured my right Achilles tendon almost 1/2 way into my training program for the Kona 70.3 in June. Which means no running for me until it feels better. It sucks, since running is my weakest part of the race. I definitely don't need any time off from it. On the bright side, I still can swim, somewhat bike have a job where I don't have to be on my feet all day. 

On another note, after reading  a lot of  reviews about Cobb V-Flow Plus Saddle  I decided to place my order in for one. I'm currently using a Selle Italia Slr Xp Saddle (came with bike when I bought it) and it gets really uncomfortable on long rides and things start to go numb. One of the main selling points for the V-Flow Plus, is that Cobb offers a 180 day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied with the saddle. I guess it works out since it looks like I won't be running much.  

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Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

So you all probably heard about the major earthquake and tsunami in Japan by now. Here in Hawaii, a tsunami watch was posted and the sirens started going off. With a few hours of sleep the night before and a long bike ride on the trainer, the last thing I wanted to hear was sirens going off every hour. Luckily my ear plugs held and didn't hear anything till it was time to get up for work. Damage here on Oahu was nothing compared to what happened in Japan.  Here's a vid some tourist took in Kona Tsunami wave. Anyways, work got canceled which left me with a free day. After my last cookie fiasco, I was a little hesitant to try again but after seeing this recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies  on Nancycreative, I decided to give it a shot.

Chocolate Chip Cookies  

-1/2 cup unsalted butter
-1/2 cup sugar
-1/3 cup packed brown sugar
-1 egg
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
-1 3/4 cup flour
-1/4 cup coco mix
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-5/8 teaspoon baking soda
-1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Preheat  oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars until smooth. Add in in the eggs and vanilla and mix till combined.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, hot coco mix, salt and baking soda. Add in the wet ingredients and stir. Once all combined, fold in chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Place dough on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Give enough space for cookies to expand. 

Bake for 13-15 min depending on how your oven works. Cool cookies on a wire rack. 

Times were tough before getting the Kitchenaid.

All ingredients combined. 

Fold in chocolate chips.

I don't really like to wash dishes, so that's why I opted for the parchment paper route. 

Final product. Overall, this recipe produced a total of 24 cookies.

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Fish Wraps

I'll be honest, paying bills, race entry fees and training makes life a little tough at times. Sometimes, you'll have to choose the cheaper option. Which leads to last nights dinner. Breadcrumb Furikake Tilapia fish wraps.

Cooling on a wire rack so both sides will be crispy.

Ready for wrapping. Placed on a whole wheat tortilla, topped with sriracha sauce, lettuce and more furikake.

Recipe

Tilapia fillets, halved lengthwise

Flour

2 eggs, lightly beaten

Furikake

Bread crumbs

Chopped lettuce

Tortilla

Method

Coat fillets in flour first, then dip in egg followed by dipping in bread crumb/furikake mixture. Coat well. Deep dry in oil. Cool on wire rack over paper towels. Once cooled, place on top of tortilla, add sriracha sauce, lettuce and more furikake. Wrap and enjoy. 

Once you get over the whole "Ala wai Canal" thing, Tilapia isn't that bad at all.  It's cheap, no strong fish taste and easy to cook. Go out and try it!

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