Wing makes sushi

If you know me, you will know I am a fan of Japanese cuisine. I enjoy the healthy, fresh and natural ingredients of their foods. Sushi is what I am describing. But I also enjoy the yakisoba's, udon and ramen as well because in comparison to sushi, these noodles have a stronger taste and a longer lasting taste in the mouth even after drinking some matcha tea. It's good for those that appreciate the strong taste such as garlic but not so great if you have a date or meeting. 

Just a couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be taught how to make sushi. With the help of my boyfriend going all the way to a different borough in London just to buy sashimi grade fish, going to his workplace to look for extra ingredients and items.

I began eating sushi, or should I say, raw fish when I was 16 - which is a mere 7 years. I used to dislike the idea of raw fish as bought up in a nation which is known to have a fish phobia (England) it was a little strange to me. But fortunately I was raised in a family which knew how to choose fish and understand the different types and spending a number of years exposed to these creatures in Hong Kong I do not have a phobia.


I remember my first attempt of Salmon was odd. It was cold, slimy, a little oily with a distinctive after taste. I was then hooked onto this type of fish. It took me a year or so to try Tuna but I didn't enjoy it as much. Until I discovered O-toro - which is the fattest part of the tuna.


I learnt how to use a rolling mat to make Maki's, how to make my own non-dodgy hand roll and just be a little greedy. Unfortunately the photos of my fishes are not as clear as I was too excited to make the sushi, the better looking photos are on my camera - somewhere too. But this experience has taught me to enjoy and apprecite the food  more than I used to. I wish to make some prawn tempura maki rolls at a later date once I get the gist of the hand rolls and the ISO rolls.


I had always been intrigued at how this rose-like sushi is created, I was fortunate enough to have it made right before my eyes. It looks super pretty. I do fancy some as I am typing this.


We had some fish left and the next day I made some donbori and attempted to decorate it to make it look appealing. But the meaning of appealing varies from person to person I suppose, not forgetting I had some matcha tea to go with my donbori.

Earth Hour 2014

Earth Hour 2014.

Saturday 29th March 2014.

8:30pm - 9:30pm

I remember last year's Earth Hour where I switched all the lights off in my flat in Kingston whilst I had candles in my room.

I had dinner by myself with the candles and was writing my dissertation. Of course, in a peaceful and quiet moment it would be ideal if I shared the moment with someone special - unfortunately not. I went on YouTube and watched Mcfly sing life for Earth Hour. It was interesting to see there were thousands of people watching the same channel as I was at the same time during Earth Hour.

I am not the most "green person" I must admit but it is something really great. The world is changing and animals are becoming extinct, it is worrying. A little goes a long way and although things can't be changed it can be enjoyed and playing a small part can also make us realize how much we rely on lighting.

I cannot imagine the days where lights were quite a luxurious thing to have. A flick of a switch or pulling of a handle and lights come on. The days where people used candles and worry about the wind blowing the candles out. It seemed really scary but I tried it last year by myself and it was rather scary.

I suppose dark, windy and raining doesn't help and certainly being alone doesn't either.

This year's Earth Hour I have a better idea, as some places will take part in switching off their lights for Earth Hour, some places also participate. I want to be able to search for an area and go to a park or somewhere dark and take photos of the stars.

Light pollution meant we can hardly see the dark skies and stars, I want to be able to go and enjoy the darkness. I want to be able to do that with the person I love.

But looks like it will need to be another time - but Earth Hour is always on a Saturday.. Maybe just watching the stars on another random day or so will do (not really to be honest).

Good bye 2013

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone on Blogger a lovely and exciting year with great health, great advancements and happiness in 2014.

I haven't posted on here for a while but my end to 2013 had been interesting, I had another roller coaster Christmas as usual but spent it with family as well as catching a flu. I had to catch it during the holiday season but the biggest surprise was I saw my boyfriend on the first Sunday after Christmas. He  finally came to my home town and had some dim sum with me and took me back to London. It was a lovely journey because I know I was with him. We spent New Years Eve together in this really atmospheric french restaurant called Kettner's which is based in Soho. It was a random and last minute pick but it was romantic, i particularly enjoy the white piano on the side and the table we sat on was just perfect as it was rather close to us and the pianist not only played "Close to you" but also "Fur Elise" which really made the evening more special because I love the lovely slow but sweet melodies.

We went to the Match Bar but unfortunately wasn't THE event to be in because the music was a little off-putting due to the event invite didn't disclose the type of music, there was around 3 or so events happening at the same time for the Chinese so it was a bit of a lucky pick in some ways. I suppose it was fine as I was with Vince, which really made the place interesting. As per usual, alcohol and Wing doesn't go well together, reminded me of the time where I had a bit too much to drink when I was 18 one New Year's Eve. I didn't drink much this time, I hope I can get rid of my alcoholic impression in my friend's eyes when they find out =)
but Vince looked after me and I guess it was the first time he had seen me like this and I've shown him I am not good with alcohol. Maybe practice makes perfect again. 2014, I will be a better drinker.

But a reflection of my 2013:

I guess 2013 had been an interesting year for myself, I've made a lot of friends and lost an important friend. I guess friendship isn't about whom you have known the longest but instead it's about those who came and never left your side when you need them. I have been fortunate to be blessed with friends who stuck with me through my worst days so far and discovered what friendship really is. All my years I have had a wonderful girl who is in my life, made me laugh louder, smile brighter and live better. I've made new friends who of course had been talkative and good to talk to and it is really great to make friends with likeminded people that are also living close in the same town.

I've got my family. Not much to ask for :) but unfortunately I haven't visit Hong Kong last year, but hopefully I will be going back some time this year, but I will decide at a later date, I guess one of the reasons is I do get ill quite a bit in Hong Kong so in some ways it is a little off-putting when I go back as I know I will be on medicine again.

In 2013, I turned 23 (yes the number 23), I've grown up a little, I've played a new "sport" - something I've always been interested in but no I haven't played since summer.. so maybe I should rephrase it as, I had "experienced" something, I've partied twice in one week, I've written my dissertation, I've moved home to my parents like the newly stereotypes, I've waved good bye to higher education because I became a graduate in November, I've made a strong set of university family, I've fallen, I stood up again, I've been a little more immature.. but the most interesting thing is, I've met him.

I've rediscovered the meaning of "the greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return"

I cannot wait to 2014 and what this year will bring. Surprises? disappointments? laughter? tears? Life goes on but as people usually say - it's about how you choose to live through them. The glass may be half empty but it takes that one person to be with you for you to see that the glass is actually half full.

Silence

They say silence is a girl's loudest cry, when she starts ignoring you she is really hurt.But at the same time, yes she is really hurt but also she is fed up of trying to explain.

There is a limit to how much an individual is willing to stay for one another. 

But one thing for sure: a woman cares for her man when she begins to nag, moan, care a bit too much and always seems to be on a man's case. Although it can be perceived as needy, once she stops doing them - you have lost that woman.