Oh Where Did Thou H2O Went?

From this yahoo foods article on popular summer drinks:

• Krispy Kreme Mocha Dream Chiller = 670 Calories, 28g Fat
• Dairy Queen Peanut Butter Malt = 870 Calories, 46g Fat
• Starbucks Double Chocolate Chip Frap Blended Creme = 580 Calories, 22g Fat
• Dunkin’ Donuts Vanilla Bean Coolatta = 440 Calories, 17g Fat

My question is, what ever happened to good ol’ H2O.  This is why Ameria’s has an obesity problem.

Snacks I’m Digging

Kashi Honey Sesame Crackers

Larabar
Fruit and nut food bars

5 Course Exquisite

Yesterday, I had the delightful experience at dining at Sarah K’s place where she had prepared a 5-course meal for a few of us. In my honest opinion, this was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Some pricey restaurant I’ve been to wouldn’t even come close to the attention, taste, and presentation that was put into these 5 dishes. Sarah will be a great chef one day. So now I present to you the master chef and the menu of the night:

Master Chef | Sarah K. representin’

Course 1 Sweet Pea Soup | A creamy blend of pureed sweet peas and leaks.

Course 2 Pear and Blue Cheese Salad | A delicate mesdun mix tossed in a homemade dressing topped with fresh pears, blue cheese, and candied walnuts.

Course 3 Spinach Rolls | A mixture of spinach and ricotta cheese baked in a flaky puff pastry.

Course 4 Rosemary Rack of Lamb | A delicate spring lamb infused with rosemary cooked to medium rare served on a bed of garlic and leek potatoes and a side of glazed carrots.

Course 5 Bananas Foster | Caramelized bananas in rum sauce served on a miniature spiced bunt cake and French vanilla ice cream.

Pretzel Snack Time

Here’s what I’m eating when I need a quick snack. Great stuff from Snyders of Hanover:

• Organic Pumpernickel & Onion Sticks
• Organic Honey Wheat Sticks
• Jalepeno Pretzel Pieces
• Jalepeno Cheddar Sandwiches

Mr. Sushi

Mr. Sushi in Arlington Center (Map)

I had a chance to dine at Mr. Sushi in the heart of Arlington this past Friday with a couple of friends.  From the menu, I ordered the Seafood Udon Noodles, along with a few types of sushi roll.  My friend made a great suggestion to the waitress on adding tempura flakes to the sushi rolls.  While the sushi itself wasn’t distinguishable from any other places, the Udon Bowl was spectacular.  The noodle texture can be described as perfection, slightly chewy and tasteful.  The soup base was tasteful and simply amazing.