Cult Icon Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I had Toshikoshi Soba with soy-sauce broth for the first time today. This is traditionally consumed by the Japanese on their New Year's the noodles are made from buckwheat and I had fresh ones. It's salty and bland. I don't recommend it. The noodles are decent if used in a different context. https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0000814/ Toshikoshi soba is one of Japan’s unique New Year’s customs, and the delicious buckwheat noodles are enjoyed directly on New Year’s Eve. The history of this curious tradition dates back around 800 years, to the Kamakura period, and it is said that it all started at one Buddhist temple that gave soba to poor people on New Year’s. In the Edo period, these New Year’s noodles, or toshikoshi soba, eventually turned into a fixed custom done by people all over Japan – even today. But why do people eat soba on New Year’s? To say it with two little words: good fortune. Compared to ramen and other pasta enjoyed in Japan, soba are rather firm to the bite, and easy to break while eating. Thus, soba symbolize “breaking off the old year.” Their thin, long shape is also synonymous with a long and healthy life! Toshikoshi soba do also serve a very practical purpose, though: as the majority of Japanese head to a temple or shrine at midnight of New Year’s Eve, the easily digestible buckwheat noodles make for a very good late night and early morning snack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cult Icon Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I bought a Peking duck, fried fish, and BBQ boneless ribs for my new year's party! (from a Chinese store) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico_sw Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 ^ Looks delicious. We're gonna have turkey tonight and foie gras (a lot of foie gras!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cult Icon Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 ^ I've never had that. What does it taste like? The meats I bought saved me a lot of work...I immediately ate a few pieces of duck and ribs. mmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico_sw Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 ^ Foie gras is quite unique. It can't be really compared to anything else. You can say it's some sort of duck pâté, but it's much much better. (and it's duck fat which is the best fat for your health ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico_sw Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 ^ You have to try it. It's the best asset for good celebrations in France! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sanni Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I had a burrito today! Yum! Might have to go back for more soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cult Icon Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I made a big pot of curried beef stew : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cult Icon Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'm interested in eating this- https://www.google.com/search?q=Chicken+Cacciatore&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwin0eqRuKPZAhXNtVkKHTC3Cc8Q_AUICigB&biw=1097&bih=542#imgrc=UjloCyh4-I_rxM: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico_sw Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Looks like bacon and egg. But it's actually apricot, yogurt and shortbread shaped like bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico_sw Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 This cook from Taiwan has pretty good recipies of French cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cult Icon Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, Enrico_sw said: This cook from Taiwan has pretty good recipies of French cakes I've eaten from a lot of Korean/Chinese/Taiwanese/Japanese bakeries and the thing that stood out for me is how focused on appearance their baked goods are, and the much low sugar content and sometimes the general flavor. Very texture oriented in the experience. TBH it's not that good compared to good Western baked goods but better than some of the typical overly sweet american stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toodarnhot Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Haven’t visited here for a while but had to share this fun sundae I had tonight. It was called The Godfather II, and was pistachio soft serve, sour cherry syrup, dark chocolate cone dip and a house made cannoli. Super tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cult Icon Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I had a piping hot amish meal. 2 1/2 plates were finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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