Food

Today was the first time I've ever eaten sushi. Now, I still think there is some general disagreement about what constitutes sushi. I think of it as large quantities of raw fish, which takes some mental mindset adjustment to launch into. Here in New Zealand, however, they have their own brand of sushi (much like American Chinese food is neither American nor Chinese, yet somehow brilliant). One of the most popular kinds is chicken teryaki(sp?). Cooked chicken. I mean, I won't complain; I'm not eating the chicken regardless, but it's a whole new game. I did go for the smoked salmon line because of the principle of the thing. My friend gently forced me into it. So I ate it. And... I loved it! :) I am quite sad that I have missed out on almost a year and half of this wonderful food. Luckily, there is a sushi shop near me and it's cheap and healthy. Mmm.

Also, while helping some friends shift flats, I got to partake in the best part of moving: the eating the takeout dinner in the middle of the floor together, beer in hand. Fun times. But while we were deciding what to get for everyone, the conversation turned to jam rap donuts. No one had ever heard of them, but upon hearing the description of them, I said, "Wait, do you mean jelly donuts? You don't have jelly donuts?!" I have never been much of a donut person, so I haven't delved into the donut choices here. Apparently, they don't have donuts of the filled variety. When we got to the fish and chip shop to get dinner, we did in fact see jam rap donuts on the menu. I did try one to see if it was the same; the dough bit was a bit off, but otherwise - jelly donut. Then I explained that we ate this for breakfast. Everyone was astounded. They are deep fried, sugary, and jam filled: clearly this is a dessert.

I explained that you didn't get to be the fattest nation in the world by only eating dessert after dinner.