I’m now in week five of having no kitchen, and the void is
palpable. Taking a kitchen away from an
RD is like taking a canvas away from a painter – my art is totally
stunted. So what am I doing to
cope? Collecting more recipes than ever
in anticipation of the big day when I can cook again. Going out to eat has lost its thrill, so once
I’m set with a kitchen, I plan to eat every meal at home for several
months. Today I happened upon this
fun blog about how to make one of my favorite out-to-eat meals, in –
homemade sushi. You’ll have to be on
your best food handling behavior, but otherwise, it doesn’t look too
tough. I love the ice cream-cone shaped
handroll idea.

Whether you’re braving it at home, or leaving it to the
pros, here is a list
of Japanese words that may come in handy.