Saké-Tasting Potluck

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/80 sec, ISO3200
“Saké and Sashimi” Austin, 2022

Mariko and I went to our friends’ house for a saké-tasting and potluck party. It was fun and the food was delicious!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/55 sec, ISO3200
“Potluck” Austin, 2022

Most of the conversation was in Japanese, and I am finding that I can understand more and more lately (yay for Duolingo!). I’d say I understand maybe 40%. I’m getting there slowly!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/3.2, 1/45 sec, ISO3200
“Potluck” Austin, 2022

I hope you had a great day! またね〜

Sukiyaki-Style Dinner

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“Sukiyaki-style” Cedar Park, 2022

Tonight Mariko made a simmered beef dish which what she describes as a “simpler version of sukiyaki”. It is awesome. Check @popotxkitchen sometime for the recipe!

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“Sukiyaki-style” Cedar Park, 2022

Sushi and Shishamo

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“Nigiri” Austin, 2022

We enjoyed dinner at our friend’s restaurant the other night. We mostly stuck to nigiri sushi because it is awesome, but I couldn’t resist ordering the shishamo. It was yummy!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/30 sec, ISO500
“Shishamo” Austin, 2022

BTW, Shishamo is also the name of the greatest 3-member all-girl band in the world. 😆 Check them out!