What Dave said turned out to be true, once you finish up Battlestar Galactica, you get sad that there are no more to follow. And even if you were to rewatch it, it'll never be the same as the first time. It's a kind of mourning and I need time. So before I dive into the next drama (Twin Peaks? Sopranos? Torchwood?) which I haven't quite decided on, I've been filling my time with classic films (2001: A Space Odyssey; The Shining) and watching a lot of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations lately. All but the current season and episodes in no particular order.
Some turn out to be more interesting than others of course. For a little while I was more focused on his travels within the States. Southwest, Mexico/U.S. border, Cleveland, etc. I was especially taken with his New York and New Jersey episodes. In New Jers, Tony visits a Mitsuwa. They have one out there?! I was really delighted by it and so was he. I take a Japanese supermarket for granted having gone to them for years and years with my parents and now as an adult. In a way, it's like Battlestar Galactica; watching someone else discover it for the first time you are happy for them and a little jealous that you can never experience it with that kind of enthusiasm. Right? It becomes hard to expect something new afterward. The camera followed as he picked up anything of interest. He purchases among other things, a Hello Kitty bento box (yes, for himself) and a package of these gummy candies.
I've had these things before and while they aren't my favorite, I can appreciate that they come in a bunch of different flavors and the taste is strong. Strawberry, melon, kiwi, orange, mango, etc. Well, with Tony B. in mind, I decided to try a flavor that was new to me and experience some kind of fresh new feeling in the J-market. Litchi. Okay. I've had the real thing fresh, had it from a can, let me try the gummy.
Still not making it to the top of my list but I admit I'm chewing on these things while mindlessly playing videogames or possibly while emailing you. I keep the bag nearby. It's good they are all individually wrapped to keep you from eating more than a couple a day. The texture is oddly satisfying once you get past that filmy coating that keeps it from sticking to the wrappers. It's such the quintessential Japanese treat; the Japanese love textures. Slimy, slippery, crunchy, and CHEWY. From kamaboko to konyaku--Japanese people love super chewy foods. (Speaking of texture, I think there is yokan in the house that I need to hunt down.)
You should experience it too. Pick these up next time you're in your Mitsuwa or Marukai or Nijiya. There's sure to be a flavor that's relevant to your interests.
Some turn out to be more interesting than others of course. For a little while I was more focused on his travels within the States. Southwest, Mexico/U.S. border, Cleveland, etc. I was especially taken with his New York and New Jersey episodes. In New Jers, Tony visits a Mitsuwa. They have one out there?! I was really delighted by it and so was he. I take a Japanese supermarket for granted having gone to them for years and years with my parents and now as an adult. In a way, it's like Battlestar Galactica; watching someone else discover it for the first time you are happy for them and a little jealous that you can never experience it with that kind of enthusiasm. Right? It becomes hard to expect something new afterward. The camera followed as he picked up anything of interest. He purchases among other things, a Hello Kitty bento box (yes, for himself) and a package of these gummy candies.
I've had these things before and while they aren't my favorite, I can appreciate that they come in a bunch of different flavors and the taste is strong. Strawberry, melon, kiwi, orange, mango, etc. Well, with Tony B. in mind, I decided to try a flavor that was new to me and experience some kind of fresh new feeling in the J-market. Litchi. Okay. I've had the real thing fresh, had it from a can, let me try the gummy.
Still not making it to the top of my list but I admit I'm chewing on these things while mindlessly playing videogames or possibly while emailing you. I keep the bag nearby. It's good they are all individually wrapped to keep you from eating more than a couple a day. The texture is oddly satisfying once you get past that filmy coating that keeps it from sticking to the wrappers. It's such the quintessential Japanese treat; the Japanese love textures. Slimy, slippery, crunchy, and CHEWY. From kamaboko to konyaku--Japanese people love super chewy foods. (Speaking of texture, I think there is yokan in the house that I need to hunt down.)
You should experience it too. Pick these up next time you're in your Mitsuwa or Marukai or Nijiya. There's sure to be a flavor that's relevant to your interests.
5 comments:
I didn't get any farther than the first paragraph...WTF is wrong with you that you didn't watch Twin Peaks??? Age is not an excuse!!!
Yes, I concur with Meghan ..... It has to be Twin Peaks - What's Wrong with you! Next thing you'll say is you've never seen The X Files.
I love all the shows you think you'd like to start and am huge advocates of all of them. But in terms of pure TV brilliance, Sopranos is the ring to rule them all, to throw in a nerd reference in there.
As for gummies...you know I love the j-snacks yet I have never loved the whole gummy world. It's a textural thing! I'd rather go in for an entire roll of Sweet Tarts...
Funny you mention Sweet Tarts, I was just thinking that giant Smarties are still my favorite for zoning out with videogames.
I'd also like to add that whenever I say 'videogames' in my head, I'm doing it the Brule way.
Torchwood is very variable in terms of quality, although the last mini-series Children of Earth was extremely good. I'd say go for Sopranos.
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