tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post113419924346442899..comments2024-03-03T17:06:13.464-08:00Comments on Passionate Eater: Japanese Vegetarian Entertaining IdeasPassionate Eaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1135669802135334772005-12-26T23:50:00.000-08:002005-12-26T23:50:00.000-08:00Hi JeffL! Preach it! I was never an avid sushi e...Hi <B>JeffL</B>! Preach it! I was never an avid sushi eater before I moved to San Francisco, and since then, I have become a convert. The sushi I grew up eating was "poor man's Arizona sushi," which essentially consisted of scrambled eggs, pickled carrots, and canned eel. But the benefits of living in Arizona, was that our family had to make sushi on our own--thus, I learned how to roll sushi from a very small age. However, there is a critical limitation to my sushi-rolling-abilities, I don't know how to make an inside-out roll!<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, we can experiment with making sushi together!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1135329966011560742005-12-23T01:26:00.000-08:002005-12-23T01:26:00.000-08:00=( When I hear "trendy Japanese vegetarian place"...=( When I hear "trendy Japanese vegetarian place" I immediately think:<BR/><BR/>1. expensive/overpriced<BR/>2. not filling<BR/>3. snobbish<BR/><BR/>Still not my cup of tea, but I'm fairly open to trying out recipes based on some of the ideas from those restaurants. =)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting the pictures and ideas. I agree with you on the curry with noodles, too--and curry is one of the tougher stains to get out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1135126191576624612005-12-20T16:49:00.000-08:002005-12-20T16:49:00.000-08:00Aww, thank you Noel, you are really too kind. It ...Aww, thank you <B>Noel</B>, you are really too kind. It sounds like <B>Katimugambalon</B> kitchen is bustling with delicious gourmet meals--which are much tastier than mine. Thank you for your sweet message. Merry Christmas!<BR/><BR/>(I will be posting tonight! Promise!)Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1135038538463160102005-12-19T16:28:00.000-08:002005-12-19T16:28:00.000-08:00if i were your next door neighbor i would come to ...if i were your next door neighbor i would come to your house and invade your kitchen! you really have a real talent for cooking!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1135020707363529572005-12-19T11:31:00.000-08:002005-12-19T11:31:00.000-08:00You are a savior Katimugambalon! All those sugges...You are a savior <B>Katimugambalon</B>! All those suggestions sound fabulous! <BR/><BR/>I actually haven't started preparing for the party yet, because this Christmas season has turned out to be a lot more busy that I ever imagined! (For instance, I haven't updated with any new posts in over a week! I promise though that I'll update soon.)<BR/><BR/>I have several parties in the works: a housewarming party, a Super Bowl party, and a mini-family get together for a friend. I was planning on making the sushi and tempura-battered sweet potatoes for the "mini-family get together." Originally, my idea for dessert was <I>very</I> simple. I was just going to make cubed almond-flavored gelatin and put it in martini glasses with sliced kiwi and asian pears, and use coconut shavings as a garnish. However, that idea pales in comparison with your delicious suggestions. I'd like to try that chai panna cotta. (I'll have to make sure that I make it correctly though, before I serve it to others!) Thank you again <B>Katimugambalon</B>, and have a wonderful Christmas!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1134875156249783812005-12-17T19:05:00.000-08:002005-12-17T19:05:00.000-08:00how's the party moving?coconut rice in southeast a...how's the party moving?<BR/><BR/>coconut rice in southeast asian cuisine is usually paired with something a bit spicy like water spinach leaves with crushed peppers, or even a curry-laced filling. however since coconut is not endemic to japan it might not just taste japanese, but it sure would make a good asian fusion dish.<BR/><BR/><B>another dessert suggestion</B>: here's something that doesnt involve an ice cream maker. i found this recipe in a <A HREF="http://www.manthatcooks.com/2005/07/imbb17-tea-chai-panna-cotta-with.html" REL="nofollow">blog</A> that featureed chai <I>panna cotta</I>. i have always loved green tea ice cream and i suppose you may want to experiment with a japanese green tea <I>panna cotta</I>, and perhaps instead of rosewater-cardamom, use a mild peppermint syrup or a chrysanthemum syrup.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1134664389132893922005-12-15T08:33:00.000-08:002005-12-15T08:33:00.000-08:00Hi there Katimugambalon! I've never had fruit in s...Hi there <B>Katimugambalon</B>! I've never had fruit in sushi before--I've tried "tomato," but never anything like mango. I would certainly like to taste that interesting combination! I wonder if you could even put coconut rice in sushi!<BR/><BR/>Once, when I was watching Food Network, I saw Cat Cora making sushi with curried chicken and walnuts, but it didn't look that appealing.<BR/><BR/>And thank you so much for those innovative dessert ideas! I'll definitely incorporate your wonderful suggestions in my party!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1134524566608420742005-12-13T17:42:00.000-08:002005-12-13T17:42:00.000-08:00I'm sure they taste as good as they look!Some rest...I'm sure they taste as good as they look!<BR/><BR/>Some restaurants here serve what they call "California Maki", with nori, mango, cucumber, and crabsticks as filling. You may want to experiment with fruit in your sushi: perhaps an substituting the Calfornia Maki's crabstick with shitake or maritake mushrooms.<BR/><BR/>What are you planning for dessert? I had the opportunity to taste Wasabi Ice Cream with Ginger Sorbet in one of the Japanese restaurants in Manila. It was surprisingly lovely--it's as if you're hot and cold at the same time. If you're not the on the adventurous side you might want to try the fried ice cream recipe from this <A HREF="http://www.alacuisine.org/alacuisine/2005/01/imbb_11_fried_a.html" REL="nofollow"> site. </A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1134511520892329592005-12-13T14:05:00.000-08:002005-12-13T14:05:00.000-08:00Thank you Kirk! I'll be sure to write a detailed ...Thank you <B>Kirk</B>! I'll be sure to write a detailed post when I make the dinner. (Hopefully, that will be soon!) Take care <B>Kirk</B>!Passionate Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14492203392706191554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17865316.post-1134408519973335372005-12-12T09:28:00.000-08:002005-12-12T09:28:00.000-08:00Very interesting. I'd like to see what you come up...Very interesting. I'd like to see what you come up with for your Vegetarian Japanese dinner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com