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Familiar shape?

Thu, 30 October 2008

I know i have talked about these mushrooms before. But anyway, these are a taste of autumn here in Japan. They are called "Matsutake" and the most expensive mushrooms because they are very scarce and only available in Autumn. I guess being raised in a family that values traditions and seasons curses me. Because I feel like I'd be missing something if I hadn't had these before winter comes!!! Oh well. Anyway, I bought these 4 mushrooms today at the department store and they were 16,000 Yen = US$162.42 = 123.93 Euros (yes, Japanese Yen is stronger against those currencies due to crazy financial situation). I know it's ridiculous and if you buy less aromatic Matsutake, the cost is reasonable but a good quality is always a key. I do understand many of you are very familiar with the shape of these mushrooms. But please don't get too excited by looking at these at grocery store. These should be cooked in soup or grilled over charcoal. Since my guy came home early tonight, I fixed these and other traditional autumn Japanese dishes for dinner. Surprisingly, none of us mentioned or joked about these mushrooms' shapes. I like real ones. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos after cooking as I was very lazy and tired today. When I was single and felt tired, I didn't cook but I almost do it everyday now. I totally believe cooking is worth it when someone who can appreciate it is present :) Anyway, I hope you are having a great autumn if where you are has one :) Happy Autumn!

10:47 PM Food/Drinks, Neo-Japanese, To be a good husband | Permalink | Comments (7) | (0)

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That shape is indeed, um, interesting. You are such a good husband, cooking so much for your man!

Posted by: T. Kevin at October 30, 2008 11:01 PM

You're turning out to be a great husband, shigeki! Those are seriously crazy expensive mushrooms, yes.

Posted by: freshmess at October 31, 2008 01:27 AM

You spend too much money on food!! Who is your sugar daddy?

Posted by: Salvador at October 31, 2008 03:04 PM

Sal, I thoguht you were his sugar daddy :-P

Shigeki, I cannot imagine you are not aroused when you were cooking them.

Posted by: Neron at October 31, 2008 11:01 PM

$162 USD for four mushrooms?!!!! Traditional or not, I'd say give this tradition up!!

P.S. I hope that they were delicious!!!! :)

Posted by: TigerYogiji at November 1, 2008 06:36 AM

Interesting shape...and interesting price.

I agree about cooking. I don't cook if it's just me but if I have someone else to cook for I don't mind putting all of that effort.

Posted by: Cesar at November 3, 2008 08:45 AM

Hi T.Kevin,

Yes, it is interesting and I hope you weren't too excited to see them. they are just mushrooms :) I am not a good husband since I come home very late lately. haha. Have a wonderful fresh week!

HI Freshmess,

I hope I can be a wonderful husband but there is so much to do! Yup. they are expensive but worth it :) Have a wonderful fresh week!

HI Salvador,

If I had a sugar daddy, I would have had ten cars by now. But you know me. I enjoy good food :) Have a wonderful fresh week!

HI Neron,

You are always bitter :-P Sal is just loaded because of his daddy :) Nope. I wasn't aroused because that's something you would do :-P Have a wonderful fresh week!

Hi TigerYogiji,

I know. It's really pricey but I guess it's a seasonal thing. :) Yup. they were delish! Have a wonderful fresh week!

Hi Cesar,

Yes, very interesting for sure :) I am same as you. It's worth it when you can cook for someone else :) Yup. Have a wonderful fresh week!

Posted by: Shigeki at November 3, 2008 05:53 PM

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