Tanka Treats

kabocha no netsuke (sweet pumpkin)
an agedashi (tofu)
sashimi movi awase (raw fish)
tendon tempura (prawn rice)
wasibi ice cream
sake
Try !
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Haick Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Very clever and sweet,Brian Strand! I don't speak Japanese but am familiar with a few words! Thanks for sharing this with us! Happy Thnxgiving! Peace and love, Audrey
P Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 9:51 AM
fantastic'
Sweetheart Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 7:10 PM
R U serving this delicious tanka treat up and where pray tell is is??? u never cease to amaze me... always look forward to your genius contributions.. thankxxx for this one especially... blessings ... luv ... LMBPEPSS ...
Culverhouse Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Are you a tofu person? I have eaten it in small quantities in chinese foods and it is tolerable but not great.
George   Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 1:15 PM
So many languages and so many tasty treats to try. Hey! I just noticed a run of words starting with T. Good one! Brian. Lainie
Dufresne Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 4:37 AM
Hi Brian, I'm studying form by stirring the soup. Great epulaeryu . Nicely done. I'd like to try it sometime. .... The Form ... not the food. Thanks anyway! -Robert
Kendrick Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 3:40 AM
I'll let you enjoy. I need a different menu. Keep the pen flowing. Sara
Kelly Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 3:38 AM
Sounds a lot more interesting than Irish Stew and Guinness , Brian . But , East is East and West is best , so Sláinte .....
Nutter Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 2:17 AM
Thanks for letting me read your poetry today. Nice piece. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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