Cuisine

This is not an entry about sushi, just thought this photo was particularly appetizing and colorful. Do you ever have times where you're hungry but really have no idea what you want to eat? I've been in this phase for about a month now. I'm not sure what it is about.

When I lived in Japan, I didn't eat much sushi. Teppanyaki, yes. Curry rice, yes. Tendon, chicken katsu, okonomiyaki, and niku jaga, yes. 7-11 oden and Lawson's spicy chicken nuggets, yes. Dango, Mos Burger (!!), and corn miso ramen, yes. But I can count on my hands the amount of times I ate sushi. Or maybe I've just forgotten.

Here are my top 5 cuisines:

1. Japanese
2. Korean
3. French
4. Thai
5. Algerian/Mexican/North African

You notice that Italian and Chinese didn't make it. Why not Italian? I'm too overwhelmed by the excess of cheese and tomatoes. Though I love pizza and pasta, I'm not in love with the rest. Why not Chinese? Two words: duck and pork. Can't do either--but I do love hot dogs.

And the mention of Algerian? When Cappy and I were in Paris, my ex-took us to the most amazing restaurant near the Oberkampf metro. I think it is called "Les Trois Freres," the three brothers. It was not my first Algerian dining experience, but certainly the best. I love North African/Jewish cuisine. I love couscous as much as kim chee.

But why don't I have much of a specific appetite these days? Perhaps if I had Japanese okazu delivered a few times a week (I'm thinking of my friend Erika in San Diego) I might not worry about this problem.

Well, I'm actually craving something specific right now! Thankfully, Cappy and I have some fun dinner plans tonight. It might involve coconut curry, steamed fish, and garlic green beans. At least, that's what I want to order!