Some things are too pretty to eat. Yes, I do eat with my eyes, but rarely do I feel this way because I’m always so damn hungry. When it comes to Japanese food, I appreciate the presentation. I won’t scarf it down… immediately. Maybe take a picture here and there, prepare my dipping sauces and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Japanese
Why I Return To Oahu
Santa wishes he could get this Christmas diet! I can’t get enough of this place. It’s my third time in Oahu and I’m guilty of bragging weeks before arriving. Spam musubis, noodles, loco mocos, and any liquor concoction in that obnoxious coconut cup. I’m on holiday baby. Why do I return to the same island? … Continue reading
The Spam Generation
Sum up my childhood and it would be canned and probably be nicknamed “mystery meat.” Drumroll please, it’s none other than Spam, the all-American classic really. I’m a proud child of the Spam generation. Spam fried rice, Spam breakfast, Spam steaks – shamelessly proud. I’ve only known others to gasp with disgust when presented such … Continue reading
Just a Trip to Hokkaido
It’s a chilly evening and if you’re a warm blooded mammal or at least sane, a large and very hearty bowl of ramen would do the trick. I’m not talking about Top Ramen kids. Feast your eyes on this fiery treat worth breaking a sweat for. The Japanese noodle dish came a long way here … Continue reading