Sushi Anyone?

Click on the sushi pic to see all the wonderful fish dishes up close..and personal.

Dave's party at Akebono II on Freeport Blvd in Sacramento was one fun time. The sushi chefs, cooks, and servers were top notch..and the food was delicious. The fish was sublime. Thanks to all who came to help celebrate Dave's Birthday...which is actually tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the pictures. I wish I would've taken more of the food..but, I was too busy enjoying it..and the company. The menu included edamame, oysters on the half shell, spicy beef plate and spicy chicken ramen, a boat of sashimi, and a boat of sushi rolls...oh, and geso (deep fried squid).

Oh, I took the cake, orchids, chopsticks, etc. in before the party and the staff put it all together nicely. Everyone thought the cake was from Freeport Bakery...but no. It was a raspberry/lemon cake from Raley's.

And Happy Birthday Shannon...tomorrow! And Happy Birthday Bob Rolke...today!

thatsa tomato...and other stuffola

I have roma tomatoes coming out the ying yang. I also picked a huge beefsteak today and we had tomato & mortedella sandwiches. Juicy, warm, delicious.

On another note, my grandkids and their parents will be down to visit Sept. 20-23rd. I am so excited!

I went to Tuesday Mornings and HAD to have this little picnic table with umbrella. I happened to be at Rite Aid and HAD to have the two little chairs. I also picked up an easy set up pool for the back yard. Grandpa is putting a swing in the big tree out front.

Anyone watch the Beijing opening ceremony?? Holy cow. It was awesome..incredible I say.

Lasagna

I put some herbs in the pasta dough. Hope it tastes as good as it looks.

Corti Brothers

I stopped over there today...I used to shop at Corti's lots when I lived near there. According to all of the employees of the store that I spoke with, they are moving..not closing. They think they might have a building just down the street...and they want to stay near East Sac. Darrell was in the store today..unpacking wine and speaking to many concerned customers. The place was busy..and Dave stopped by yesterday after a meeting at SMUD and he said it was packed at lunch-time.

I got some great meat and fish....and had to take a picture of some of my favorites that didn't require refrigeration. Well, I ate the "French Bistro" sandwich. The cranberry beans are very meaty..and go well with lamb.