Yogi who loves to Eat

Japanese culture lesson#1:Ramen overdosed?

There is no explanation why somebody get addicted to Ramen.

Although it's not official, I am certain that eating Ramen has been part of japanese culture for a very long time. My japanese colleague explain to me about the common practise for business people (especially man) when it come to eating ramen. At first, they will go for dinner that basically focus on drinking more than eating. After too many drink and still hungry, they will proceed to a nearby ramen shop for a true dinner(or supper); a big bowl of oily & salty ramen.  

Recently, I also notice that Ramen now has many followers outside Japan. For example, this popular ramen chain from Hakata - Ippudo has restaurant in New York and soon Singapore.

I came across this guy's blog on his ramen journey (I am not sure if he's japanese or not), I personally think it's a great achievement and good reference for those who adore ramen madly. A friend of mine recently also share with me the new trend started by Ramen Jiro in Tokyo. All I know is that, for sure that ramen culture is here to stay.

Ramen

This week, I have 4 bowls of ramen. Is it too much? I can feel that my friend "fats" started to grow more enthusiastically than before. I better stop eating ramen for a while before my friend "fats" get too attached to me -_-"

Cheers,

kualibiru

I want you back, Life!

It's 40 days to 2010! Where have all my 325 days been?
I am yet to take my mum for holiday, I am yet to spend quality time with my family and friends and I am yet to decide what I want to do in 2010 and I am going to spend next 3 weeks in cold cold place, working really hard so that I can spend Christmas with my loved ones.
I am also hoping that I can stick to my daily yoga routine and do some sightseeing over the weekend, we'll see!

Be right back!

xox,
kualbiru

Comfort Food

Everyone has a list of food that they call as "comfort food". My definition of comfort food is when you have them no matter how rough your day have been, it's all good now.
So, here is my list:
1. Mum's cooking (all of them)
2. Crusty bread, EVOO+balsamic vinegar and a glass of red wine
3. Japanese vegetable curry with fluffy rice
4. Chicken stew that I made when I am not lazy
5. Ochatsuke - japanese version porridge
6. Ramen
7. Vegetable lasagna cook by my other half

Note: I am enjoying my comfort food #2 at the moment. It has been a day with lots of thinking & I do hope to get answer to all (at least some of) my questions soon...

Good night my friends,
kualibiru