foodie friday : sushi
This Foodie Friday is about good food AND good friends…
I've known "of" Melanie for years. She was a Simple Gal, and I was almost a Simple Gal. We were both on the American Crafts team. We traveled in the same scrapbooking circles. And all the while? We lived a mere 2 hrs from each other, but never managed to meet. Yes, we're in different countries…but it's only a 2 hour drive. This past Monday, I had to drive up to Montreal to pick up Hope for reading break. It seemed like the perfect time to FINALLY meet a fabulous scrapbooking superstar whose work I have long admired…
I realize that it appears that I am molesting Mel in this pic. In reality, I am merely trying to ensure that she doesn't run away from the camera b/c she was refusing to let the waiter take our picture. HA!
Melanie is, in a word – FABULOUS. I felt like we'd been friends for years. She's funny and real and honest. I am giddy that she's in our Traveling Smash group. I'd predict that we'll be spending many a lunch/weekend/daytrip together in the coming months. (I also predict that I'll convince her to start blogging again. Mel! Mel! Mel!)
After a bit of scrapbook shopping, Melanie took me to Maiko Sushi. Oh MY. I have to say that it was probably the best sushi that I've ever had.
I'd love to tell you what we ate…but I honestly don't remember what everything was! Melanie was a terrific sushi guide. Every single one of her choices was delicious. (and DRAT! about forgetting to grab an extra sushi list for my PL!)
Another fun Foodie Friday thing – I'm participating in The Meal today. I honestly forgot all about it, so I'm thankful that they sent a reminder. I brought my lunch, so it won't be terribly exciting, but it will still be fun.
What did you eat/cook/bake this week? Link up your Foodie Friday posts in the comments!
6 Comments
Barb
Looks very fun! I need a personal sushi guide.
Tracy and Aaron
Finally I’ve made my own risotto – thanks to all your lovely risotto pics over time. Nothing too exciting, but a lovely basic to begin with. No sushi for me thanks! (Aaron loves, me not so much) http://lindybasenji.typepad.com/two_happy_bellies/2012/02/valentines-day-2012-part-1.html
Stacey K
I thought I had kicked a bad food habit, last Friday I bought a box of these oh so delicious Bulla Choc Ice Cream bars, but by Sunday morning I had eaten the whole box! I said no more, no more chocolate, no more icecream, no more emotional eating…I did well Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday by allowing myself a chocolate milk but the emotional roller-coaster of a week reached it’s peak on Thursday so I caved & had some “healthy” chocolate bites (filled with cranberries & seeds, too yummy, I ate the whole pack) Friday was a long hard day (I think my kids are allergic to sleep) & I begged my husband to buy me some ice-creams…they call to me from the freezer…I know they don’t help my emotional roller-coaster, if anything they make it worse but they call me…I can still taste one on my lips but the others are taunting me…
Katrina Simeck
come to VT. we will drive to Montreal to see Mel!
Katrina Simeck
yayyyy!!
Katrina Simeck
i just can’t keep trigger food in the house at all!