August 10, 2007

• Huzzah for the weekend!

  It
  has been a fabulous week! Two of my very favourite people are here for
  the Star Trek convention. I adore Diana and Garrek, faire family and
  fellow trekkies. I have not seen them in year and they are such a joy
  to be with.
  
  They
  took me to this really, totally awesome restaurant called Swish Shabu
  Shabu. It was a culinary adventure for me...truly a first. It is this
  Japanese place where you cook your own food in little pans of boiling
  water
  right in front of you. You have two sauces, a plate of veggies and
  tofu, some noodles and a bowl of rice. We had the the prime rib-eye and
  a side of seafood. All sliced and cut into small bite sized pieces. You
  put the food in the boiling water for a minute or two and then use the
  sauces to add a little more flavor. If you add the onions and carrots and green onions first, it flavors the water like broth.
  
  I
  have to admit, I had my doubts when she told me about this place, but I
  jumped right in, even down to only using chopsticks. (I made a mess but
  had the time of my life!) I tried Plum wine for the first time and this
  little itty bitty ice cream ball wrapped in some kind of dough, I
  forget what it was called... moshi...I think... it was so tasty. I even
  ate a piece salmon, a scallop, and a piece of halibut. (I do NOT do sea
  food as a rule). Oh, and we had edamame as well, YUM!
  
  I
  have decided I am going to the convention on Saturday. My favorite
  people will be there ...and a few of my favorite stars as well. *grins*
  I have not been to a convention in about 3...maybe 4 years. I need to
  go and have some FUN! Boy do I deserve it! *grins*

  Happy Friday!

  Love, Light, and Laughter,
  Ame

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