To Sushi...or Not to Sushi...That is the Question....

I have always been a fairly daring person when it comes to trying new things..in the realm of edibles.Yes, I have eaten escargots. And yes, I have not had any adverse reaction to them. It is amazing what butter and garlic can do to enhance the most "bizarre"/unique foods. And lest I forget to mention, that I have also consumed clams on the half shell, clams oreganata, clams casino.....also a few semi-icky things,which I will omit. Due to the fact that my aim is not to make anyone queasy.

Though I do have to add that I am unyielding about what I like and dislike. To me there is no way to make liver not taste like liver.After you get past all the masking of ingredients....it still is liver. Brussels sprouts is another of those mystery veggies, that I can't get past why someone, of their own free will, would even attempt to consume. I understand that I am probably encouraging some seething anger in those folks who are pro liver..pro brussels sprouts. ( I apologize....it's me, not you.)

So mentioning all that, here is an experience that I've had lately, that i never thought I would.My newest food curiosity to date, was to put to rest......about a particular food.....that I was always discouraged to dabble in....Sushi! ( And the accompanying, death-defying-act of manipulating chopsticks. First timers should be given the option of using a safety net.) I believe now, after eating Sushi, that the sticky rice that is molded with the fish/veggies,would be the translation of safety net, in this case.

It was highly recommended to me to try a variety of Sushi that had the best chance to impress on first sight and then would have a high probability of making past the inside of my mouth.(......in other words, not make a return appearance to the outside world, if my taste buds changed their minds. I know how ridiculous I sound, really.) So my first Sushi variety was smoked salmon. I love salmon to begin with, so I thought I had half a chance. Yes, it was raw..but the flavoring was wonderful! Sliced thin.Placed on top of formed rice....very thin slices of ginger...a little wasabi or a little soy sauce optional. Another "comfort food" to add to my repertoire.

....I know there is a whole new frontier of foods still left to sample......Just Bring It On!!!