Meal Prep for the Family: A Labor of Love

I want to share with you a different kind of culinary journey. As some may know, I recently attended the Biohacker Summit in Amsterdam and will be heading to Estonia later this month. While these exciting trips also mean time away from my wife and kids. With our entire family back in Japan, I know it can be challenging for my wife to manage everything iby herself. So, I decided to do what I do best - cook.

Meal prep is a fantastic way to ensure your family has nutritious, home-cooked meals ready to go, even when you're not there. It's a little bit of love that you can leave behind, a reassurance that even when you're miles away, you still care for them.

I chose a mix of nutritious and comforting dishes for this meal prep. I started with Stuffed Peppers, a colorful and tasty dish packed with vitamins. The peppers, filled with savory stuffing, are a hit for kids and adults.

Next, I prepared Roasted Brussels Sprouts. These little gems, when roasted, take on a delightful nutty flavor that's hard to resist. They're a great way to get the kids to eat their greens!

I also made Simmered Daikon and Carrots. It is a Japanese ingredient made from thinly sliced and dried daikon radish. This is a simple, comforting dish that's full of flavor. I made simmered dried strips of daikon radish and carrots and used soy sauce to season them. The daikon and carrot, simmered until tender, absorb all the broth flavors, resulting in a tasty and nourishing dish.

Also, I prepared Lamb Curry, Baba Ganoush, and Pork with Bitter Melon. The rich and flavorful lamb curry is comforting for those chilly nights. The baba ganoush, a creamy eggplant dip, adds a touch of freshness to the meal. The pork and bitter melon, a classic combination, is a tasty and nutritious dish.

Cooking these meals was a labor of love. As I cooked, I thought of my wife and kids, hoping these meals would comfort them while I'm away. After all, that's what cooking is all about. It's not just about feeding the body; it's about nourishing the soul.