Category: eating sushi in Japan

Some Go High, but I go Low

I've been steering away from being that foreigner who compulsively photographs every piece of food that goes in her mouth while vacationing in Japan.  I traveled that road for a number of years and finally now feel no need to document it.Eating beautifully presented food has become more of a daily event, not something unexpected.  For … Continue reading Some Go High, but I go Low →

The Revenge of the Firefly Squid

Firefly squid.  Just think how much fun life could be if your first name was "Firefly."  Firefly Vapnek sounds very interesting, don't you think?  I think the name "Firefly"initially influenced how I felt about eating these small creatures.  Fireflies are beautiful; to be caught, enjoyed and valued as a seasonal treat. I'd never heard of firefly … Continue reading The Revenge of the Firefly Squid →