Week 11: Sushi & Storymaking

     

    The only memorable meal from my week was when I splurged on some sushi from Tokyo Belly.  I, of course, forgot to take a picture before diving in, so I borrowed this photo from the Idaho State Journal in order to somehow show off the newer local business.  They are a little spendy, but worth it for some good sushi (in my opinion) if you are into it. They also have great boba tea if you like that!

    I think what we eat can be a big contributor to our identity and our story making process.  At this point we know how occupations shape our lives and our true selves, and I think the human connection to food and cooking is a great example of that.  We could just be eating caloric mush in order to survive, but instead we have a worldwide array of cuisines, recipes, and techniques to explore food and how we can enjoy it.  Food is also a great mode of social unification which is another reason why I love it; I spend most of my time cooking either with my boyfriend, or back home with my family which are always memorable and meaningful experiences.

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  1. KristenNovember 15, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    Libby, thanks for the tip on the sushi place! I love your perspective on how we, as humans, connect with food. I have definitely seen that in my life. Certain foods bring back memories of my childhood and feelings of home. Some people eat food purely for survival, but I believe most people have a connection to specific foods that they particularly enjoy. Do you have a favorite food that bring back childhood memories?

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  2. Libby DeyNovember 16, 2021 at 5:13 PM

    My family is Dutch, so we have a tradition of making stroopwaffles every Christmas. They are like two super thin waffles with a caramel filling and they are amazing. It's always a big ordeal of everyone in the kitchen with their specific job and a Christmas movie playing the background and one of my most favorite family memories.

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