PRISMS AND POLKA DOTS

This morning's sun is making up for yesterday's zero sunshine.  We had both rain and snow at different times of the day.  My lazy genes took over, and I accomplished zilch.  Got my brain entangled in YT videos about how restaurants are run in Japan.  One lady has owned/worked in the same restaurant for over 60 years.  She still makes the Tempura, which is deep-fried seafood and vegetables coated in a light crispy batter.  Another restaurant in Japan had posted a video of them making their own udon noodles, the thick noodles made with flour, water and salt.   

Tempura and Udon Noodle Soup

I'm a lover of Japanese and Chinese cuisine, although I put the bar up when it comes to eating raw fish or raw meats.  That custom is simply one that I'm not willing to even try.  Some of the YT mukbang (eating) videos show people eating raw meats and fish, and there's just something about it that is unsettling to me.

Some of our most fun dining experiences have been in restaurants where the food is prepared and served directly from grill to plate.  Jenpachi's hibachi was my absolute favorite, and their lobster sauce over rice is literally to die for.  The G-clan used that as our special place to gather.  Lots of laughs, especially when the staff poured sake` directly in Auntie's mouth.  OMG, the fun times we've had and will always remember.

These videos made me very hungry, and thank heaven the boyfriend decided to make a kettle of his famous chili for supper.  My will power completely abandoned me, and, like always, a second helping was consumed.  When food is delicious, I say eat.  I'd rather die chubby and happy than skinny and unhappy.  That's what you call rationalizing!