Most people think that eating outside of your comfort zone would be terrifying. In some cases, they are but more than likely it will be exhilarating. As soon as I heard we would be doing this assignment, my mind automatically went to sushi. I have always wanted to try it but was too scared of either going by myself or not knowing what to order for my first time. Trying sushi for the first time is absorbing. I decided to go to Wasabi in Edwardsville with my friend, Emily. I chose Wasabi because it was the only sushi place that I knew that was in Edwardsville. We went on a Friday night after I got off of work. As we were driving there, I was nervous just because I have never tried sushi before and i’ve heard mixed reviews about it. Although …show more content…
The waitress brought our sushi on a nice plate that was garnished with what I think was cabbage. The california roll, smoked eel roll, and the crunch roll was all on the plate. I tried to use the chopsticks they had at the table, but I couldn’t hold them correctly. I tried a few times on trying to pick up the sushi but it was not going well. I gave up and grabbed the fork. I first tried the California roll which was good but not my favorite. I ate 3 more before I moved on to the next option. Then I tried the Smoked eel roll. That was not good. As soon as I put it into my mouth, I did not like it. I honestly wanted to spit it out, but I continued to eat it and never ate anymore. The last thing I tried was the Crunch roll. Just like the Rangoon, I was in love with the crunch roll. It was a bit spicy but it was delicious. I kept having to drink water between bites. I was definitely full after eating. Once we got the check, we went up to the counter to pay. Then we drove back to Emily’s place.
Wasabi is the place in Edwardsville if you’re ever thinking about getting sushi. By stepping out of my comfort zone, I actually enjoyed the sushi. I learned that I should always have an open mind when trying new things, whether it’s food or going to a different country. I succeeded in overcoming ethnocentrism when walking into Wasabi. I thought the restaurant would be full of Japanese employees, but that wasn’t the case. A majority of the employees were not Japanese, but
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I was shocked to taste the difference in the snack offered on board from that served by Kenya airways. I ate a strawberry cake with soft layers too sweet for me to finish. I had been accustomed to eating rice, beans, meat, salads, French fries, but this meal was quite unfamiliar to me. But I had to adopt and at least try something new. After a few bites, I got to appreciate the work of a skilled Thai baker. Each layer gave me a different digestive experience, from strawberry to orange flavors, all combined in one piece of cake. By the time we neared our final destination, I had become well acquainted with the Thai cake, though the rest of the food took me time to adjust to since it had been cooked with sugar and spices- which was my first time to eat rice, meat, spaghetti prepared with sugar instead of
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The hosts come to our table and escort us to the buffet. The buffet is set up in a different room adjacent to the dining room. A long table is covered with a white table cloth. Large white plates start off the buffet line followed by multiple silver chafers. I pick up my plate and make my way down the line. Apple roasted pork shoulder with pan jus fills the first chafer, with beef tenderloin in the next. As I continue, I scoop garlic whipped potatoes onto my plate along with bacon maple balsamic Brussel sprouts. Continuing with the exceptional staff, bus boys line the room making sure the chafers never run low on their content. I head back to the dining room anxious to begin devouring my
shrimp had a salty smell with a hint of ocean water. The bell peppers, both
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... and nutritious experience by giving people actual experience to see, feel and taste what is nutrition about (Hegler, 2010).