Just before Christmas, I went to our local Asian market. I don't know why we haven't gone before now. It is only about five minutes from our house. I wanted to buy Ken some Calpis- a drink he loves from Japan, for Christmas. When I walked in, it took me right back to a Japanese grocery: the narrow, crowded aisles packed with all kinds of foods. Freezers and fridges- every bit of space packed. I found the calpis and a couple of other foods that I have missed:
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| Nato: fermented soy beans. You put mustard and soy sauce on them and stir. They have a very slimy texture. I really grew to like them when we lived there. I would eat one of these little packs almost every day for lunch. It is definitely an acquired taste! |
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| Steamed buns filled with a meat mixture. Every convenience store in Japan has these in a warm glass case near the cash register. They are delicious. Ken learned to love them on his first mission. He and his companion would stop and get them for lunch, especially on the cold days. I got barbecued chicken ones. They have several different flavors. |
Calpis: This is a popular drink in Japan. It is served often at parties, etc. We bought it often. Ken really likes it. I'm not crazy about it.
I have, since Christmas, gone back to this little store and bought steamed buns for our lunch and some Miso paste. I love Miso soup. This is a trip down memory lane that took me right back to Japan.
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