Browse Day: May 18, 2006

Project 2: Super Duper Stripey Coaster

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There you have it ladies and gentlemen, my second finished knitting project. I call it the Super Duper Stripey Coaster! It’s a variation from Project 1: The Super Duper Coaster except I had to learn how to start a different colored yarn…more complicated than it sounds. Yes, it’s a little crooked and the stripe isn’t really very even but I made this with my own two hands and will use it with pride!
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You too can have your very own if you give me a little time to let my fingers recover from his fiasco. Ah, this renegade Hobby #2 is really kicking butt. There’s so much you can do with a garter stitch (i.e. coasters, bookmarks, dishrags, scarves, etc.)…the possibilities are endless!

Maguro Yama…wha?!

Jes and I had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Irvine. It’s called Fukada and it’s a little restaurant that serves healthy authentic Japanese food. While we perused the extensive menu, we decided to try the Maguro Yamakake…we thought, “hm…tuna with some mountain potato…sounds alright…let’s try it.” Haha, what a bad idea. I’m sure it’s an acquired taste similar to that of kimchee or fish maw but I’m not sure we’ll order it again.
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Basically it was tuna sashimi (which I love!!) buried under a glop of white goo that was slimy and flavorless. They were kind enough to include a side of wasabi and a sprinkling of shredded nori but I’m not sure it really helped. It was like eating tuna sashimi with something that looked/felt like what a potato would regurgitate. It’s actually a Japanese yam that is grated so fine that it turns into a glutinous mess. Hm…go figure. Other than that dish, we walked away happy and satisfied as usual.