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Beef Soon Tofu Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:17 PM

Lunch was at Tofu Village today. So delicious and perfect on a chilly fall day. I am trying to get in the habit of taking pictures regularly again. I can't believe it'll be October tomorrow.

A mini health update:
Round four of R-CHOP14 chemotherapy was completed yesterday. Earlier this afternoon I had a lumbar puncture (I had both fluid collected and chemo injected). Not the most fun thing in the world. I hope I have enough energy to fulfill my weekend plans. I've been feeling pretty good the last couple of weeks, but I am tired today. I suppose today's events combined with waking up at 6:30am will do that to me.

tags: food life photos

Comments (43)

K-Line | 2009-09-30 08:21 PM | Reply

What a beautiful looking meal - I've missed your spectacular food styling! And sometimes the fall lets us off the hook with all the weekend plans. You have a big job in being strong and getting well. Lie on the couch a little with a good movie!

Ann | 2009-09-30 08:53 PM | Reply

That's my absolute favorite meal :) I love when fall/winter rolls around so I have an excuse to have it every weekend. I'm so glad to read that you're feeling pretty good...sending you good vibes.

Kim | 2009-09-30 10:05 PM | Reply

Aww, so good to see your photos again! And I'm thankful for the 'health update.' Be well

yulanda replied to K-Line | 2009-09-30 10:16 PM | Reply

Thanks! I've missed photographing food. It's been a while and I feel a bit out of shape. Guess this means I have to eat out more!

yulanda replied to Ann | 2009-09-30 10:18 PM | Reply

Thank you :) Anything warm and soup is always perfect for this weather.

yulanda replied to Kim | 2009-09-30 10:19 PM | Reply

Thank you!

saturn | 2009-09-30 10:28 PM | Reply

I love Tofu soup! I want to try to cook it someday. I'll make sure to pass by Tofu Village if I go to TO. Korean restaurants are so limited here in Mtl.

Keep fighting and get better soon ^-^. Aja,aja!

yulanda replied to saturn | 2009-09-30 10:37 PM | Reply

There is definitely not a shortage of Korean food in Toronto. We have two Koreatowns. Plus there seems to be a lot of Korean restaurants popping up in Chinese malls (that are owned and run by Koreans).

& thanks!

Lexie | 2009-09-30 11:16 PM | Reply

keep at it, brave girl. i miss your posts!

yulanda replied to Lexie | 2009-09-30 11:41 PM | Reply

Thanks, Lexie! I miss posting too.

S | 2009-09-30 11:48 PM | Reply

you should know how much of an inspiration your positivity and bravery are!

[from a fellow canadian!]

yulanda replied to S | 2009-10-01 12:18 AM | Reply

Thank you, xo.

atomica | 2009-10-01 12:35 AM | Reply

i'm hungryyyyy :O

SRR | 2009-10-01 01:51 AM | Reply

I love a good pot of soon tofu, especially on cold days. The 24-hour tofu house near where I live just added a new chicken soon tofu dish, which I love (the other meats often get too tough to eat after being in the boiling pot). I can't handle the superspicy tofu like I used to, though. =(.

Rest up and eat well! You deserve to sleep in tomorrow.

greenjeans | 2009-10-01 04:15 AM | Reply

ooh I love mung beans. I love soups like this, but I always end up adding rice to them....

glad to hear you've been feeling pretty well...6:30 am and I'm useless, so I hear that.

PinkBow | 2009-10-01 07:19 AM | Reply

this looks so beautiful, i could eat it right now! thanks for including the health update, i like to hear how you're getting on :)

missmilki | 2009-10-01 08:14 AM | Reply

I'm glad to hear you were able to get out and enjoy a meal. Take care of yourself!

gwun. | 2009-10-01 08:25 AM | Reply

you are best at ordering food at korean restaurants! HOHO.

Ambroisine | 2009-10-01 09:47 AM | Reply

That lunch looks so delicious.. I'm glad that you are feeling well. Take care of yourself and I hope you'll keep posting !

STEFANIE | 2009-10-01 10:58 AM | Reply

looks really really delicious :)
I'm glad you've been feeling a bit better, take care!

yulanda replied to atomica | 2009-10-01 11:17 AM | Reply

Me too :)

yulanda replied to SRR | 2009-10-01 11:18 AM | Reply

I can barely handle mild! :\

yulanda replied to greenjeans | 2009-10-01 11:19 AM | Reply

There was a bowl of white rice in a stone pot next to it. It just didn't photograph very well so I decided to pick a photo that excluded it.
:)

yulanda replied to PinkBow | 2009-10-01 11:20 AM | Reply

It was very tasty!

yulanda replied to missmilki | 2009-10-01 11:20 AM | Reply

Thank you :)

yulanda replied to gwun. | 2009-10-01 11:20 AM | Reply

We need to go to Seoul again!

yulanda replied to Ambroisine | 2009-10-01 11:21 AM | Reply

Thank you, I will try!

yulanda replied to STEFANIE | 2009-10-01 11:21 AM | Reply

It was & thank you!

Tiff | 2009-10-01 11:57 AM | Reply

Thank you for the update. I love all your photography!

Hope the soon tofu was good, and hope your weekend goes well, too! Make sure to get in some moon cake, and good rest. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

yulanda replied to Tiff | 2009-10-01 12:38 PM | Reply

Thank you! I'm not a fan of moon cakes though :P

sha | 2009-10-01 01:57 PM | Reply

first time here, but i'm already so inspired by how positive you sound.

i'm not a fan of tofu but korean food is YES!!!! and you make it look sooooo yummy hehehehe.

yulanda replied to sha | 2009-10-01 02:36 PM | Reply

Thank you :)

I'm not usually big on tofu, but I love tofu stew!

so | 2009-10-01 09:40 PM | Reply

gooooood, looks delish!! and truly, get better.

yulanda replied to so | 2009-10-02 12:17 AM | Reply

It was! & thank you.

the_kitten | 2009-10-04 11:47 AM | Reply

Im glad to read ur doing pretty well! Keep us updated, wish u all the best from over here.

gwun. replied to yulanda | 2009-10-04 12:31 PM | Reply

you know we will. WE WILL!!!!!!!

yulanda replied to the_kitten | 2009-10-06 10:25 AM | Reply

Thank you, xo.

Lauren | 2009-10-07 05:18 PM | Reply

That looks so. delicious. Why do food pictures always pop up when you've digested lunch and are waiting it out for dinner?
I'm so glad to hear you're doing okay. Stay well, and I'm thinking of you!

yulanda replied to Lauren | 2009-10-10 11:11 AM | Reply

heh, it's always like that isn't it?
& thank you ♥

Judit | 2009-10-12 07:40 PM | Reply

Wow, you had a lumbar puncture AND chemo, I can hardly imagine how painful that was. You are a very strong person and of great inspiration to me.

And yes, that food looks delicious!

ellen | 2009-10-13 08:28 AM | Reply

i hope you are doing well =) keep strong girl.

yulanda | 2009-10-13 05:25 PM | Reply

Thank you for your kind words, xo.

yulanda | 2009-10-13 05:25 PM | Reply

Trying my best :) Thank you.