It's a payday today. Unlike
somebody, I don't really get a lot. It's just another payday. A half of it goes to apartment rent, groceries, parking lot fee, cell phone bills, internet, blah blah blah. The other half of it directly goes to savings. Nothing exciting. However, I got some extra money because I worked too much last month. I decided to leave work earlier (well, I had to) and picked up these
naughty mushrooms I mentioned before as I wanted to feel "luxurious" temporarily. 4
Matsutake mushrooms in a box cost 20,000 yen = US $ 173.64 = 144.72 Euros. I know they are ridiculously expensive but they are only available in autumn, and they are supposed to offer the taste of autumn. I could eat 'em all by myself but since I wanted to share these, I went to my parents'. We had a traditional autumn dinner today. They were very tastey. You see the sliced mushroom exactly looks like a circumcised male thingy. But I don't go
Hey dad, look. I am giving my head to this. or anything while I eat them. We don't really say things like that as they don't really ring the bells right away. At least, we pretend not to notice even if the shape of the mushroom reminds me (us) of something or whatever. How weird they may look, they are still the taste of autumn. It's very autumn to have these. The ones I picked up had very nice aroma. However, I had to leave my parents' right away to watch Japan Series. Tigers lost again. I think it's officially over. Damn it. I am grumpy but life goes on.... Maybe, next year.. You have a pleasant Tuesday/Wednesday!
$175 mushrooms? Wow. Are they so expensive because they're wildcrafted only, or something?
Lol price aside... the picture look awfully yummy! ;_;
I'm s shucker for mushrooms... and big ones or shiitake are my favourite! Lol its funny that you actually thought of what it looked like while you ate it though... seriously if my mind pictured it, I don't think i can even bring myself to swallow it... But of course, some friends just have to point it out whenever we have yummy mushrooms on table! >.
Anyway, don't fret because of the loss there! *hugs* Like you said... Maybe next year it will change! :D
They look good- I've only had them once, but they were delicious in a soy based stew with tofu and some seafood. I forget what it was called, like yosenabe, but fancier.
Speaking of baseball, the World Series here was a few days ago- I was walking by a bar with my friend and I said 'I wonder why it's so loud in there?' She was shocked that I didn't remember the series, but I don't follow baseball ;)
Oh my goodness, that made me laugh so hard my colleagues went clamoring what it was about. Then they saw it, too. Hahaha! Really, it's a great way to start the day with a daily dose of Shigeki genius and humor. I would love to have a taste of this rare treat, too!
OH MY GOD! It's so freaking expensive!!! It's like almost a hundred ringgit EACH. Are they really that worth it?!?!
And please. You earn a hell lot more than me okay.
And yes, they do look a bit phallic. Um. For use in emergency maybe? Or aren't they firm enough.
A mushroom walks into a bar. The bartenders says, "Get out of here. We don't serve your kind."
The mushroom replies, "Oh, c'mon ... I'm a fungi!"
Get it? Get it?
Hi Mush,
The thing is we have "daily less expensive" Matsutake Mushrooms that are imported from China, Canada, Spain..... However, they don't have strong aroma like the ones we get here in Japan. Because they are wildcrafted like you said and scarce, domestic ones are way expensive. You could get imported ones with $30 or less probably but they are not very nice..... thanks for stopping by and you have a fantabulous day.
Hi Chris,
Shiitake mushrooms are very nice. After all, I like many kinds of mushrooms among .... okay, i skip this part.... Are you sure you cannot swallow it even if you picture those with something in your head? I'd love to.:-) well, I pretty much gave up on the idea of Hanshin winning last night. Officially, Lotte destroyed Tigers tonight. That's so bizarre. But alright. I am less grumpy. :-) You have a good evening!
Hi Fashmagslag,
They were good indeed. :-) The one you had was like "Mizutaki" or Dobinmushi? huh.... the one shown in the photo is called "Dobin Mushi". Anyway, it's enough to have them once in a year so I don't think I am going to buy any of them this year any more. :-) That's alright that you don't follow baseball. But I happen to so care about the baseball here.. That's very unusual of me as I do typical gay stuff all the time. :-) You have a wonderful day!
Hi Mark,
It's pretty great to taste them regardless of the shape of those. :-( I am certain any of those things I mentioned above didn't cross my mind while I had them because I was talking with my family while I was at it. But if I was alone, I'd probably go for something naughty to consider. :-) hahaha. You have a great evening and get well prepared for your journey!
Hi Will,
I know they are very expensive..... They are really that worth? I have no idea. If you are okay with less expensive daily ones instead, they aren't probably worth it. The difference is obvious between inexpensive ones and the expensive ones. But.... hehehe. I am not that desperate to use those mushrooms. They are very very soft and my tight ass won't take them! (Oh my! Did I say that?) Have a fantastic evening!
Hi EnviroBoi,
hehehe. I had to read it twice to get it. That's brilliantly funny and smart. :-) when I hear the word "fungi", the first thing I'd come up with would be mushrooms. that's why it took me twice to read to get your joke. :-) Thanks for sharing it and you have a fantabulous day!
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