OM NOM NOM, tataki.

tataki is basically lightly seared meat & fish sliced and then eaten rather like sashimi. i made some tonight with yellowfin and sea bass steaks. i seared the fish on both sides for about 30-45 seconds per side. i dunno exactly how long - i wasn't counting!

after i took them off the fire i sliced them across the grain. they were still tender enough that i had to hold the meat together a bit. the slices were laid on a bed of fresh mixed greens (your standard spring mix + baby spinach) and then garnished with minced garlic and sliced green onions. then for dipping sauce i used soy sauce, lime juice, a bit of rice viengar, more green onions/minced garlic, and wasabi.

it's fucking awesome :D currently i'm marinating some filet mignon to eat the same way tomorrow.

crepes!

this is my second try making crepes, and lemme just say: I HAVE MASTERED THE ART.

behold:



check that out. just check it out. PAPER THIN. and look at that gorgeous lace-pattern browning. and that's not even getting into how good they taste.



you can't really see the contents cuz i put too much whipped cream on, alas. but those crepes contain some or all of the following:

- peaches
- blueberries
- strawberries
- honeydew
- mocha ice cream
- whipped cream

...and are dusted with confectioner's powdered sugar. it's the yummiest diabetes-inducer ever.

in case you're interested, the recipe i used was as follows:

- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup half'n'half (it was supposed to be milk but i haz no milk)
- 3 eggs
- a splash of vanilla extract

so fucking awesome :D

oh! random note about the dishes: i've actually had those dishes since i went off to college. my mom packed them for me because they're huge, heavy, ugly, and durable. she figured 1) i probably won't break them, and 2) even if i did, it was no great loss. ironically, i only ever broke a single bowl. they're heavy as ROCKS, though. solid earthenware. i actually really like them, because they're so sturdy you can actually stick them straight into the oven and use them as baking pans.

anyway, yes. i'm an awesome cook. beware, i might end up posting up pics of all sorts of shit i make. i've totally discovered the addiction of awsumfone's cam.