Bryce Jones
12.07.2024 - 17:15 / hgic.clemson.edu
National Hand Roll Day, which is celebrated on July 6th of this year, is a culinary adventure that invites you to dive deep into the vibrant world of Japanese sushi hand rolls. With their striking colors, tantalizing tastes, and varied textures, hand rolls are a testament to the artistry and tradition of Japanese cuisine. Observing this day is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a cultural feast, exploring the rich tapestry of flavors one roll at a time.
The beauty of hand rolls lies in their versatility. From the freshness of the fish to the crispiness of the seaweed, each ingredient plays a pivotal role in creating a harmonious blend. Celebrating this day is an open invitation to experiment with different fillings, whether you’re a seafood enthusiast eager to savor the classic tuna or salmon, or a vegetarian charmed by the simplicity of cucumber and avocado. The key is to keep an open mind and an adventurous palate.
Embracing National Hand Roll Day is about more than just eating; it’s about fun and discovery. Gather friends or family and host a hand roll making party. Lay out an assortment of ingredients and let everyone craft their own culinary masterpiece. Not only does this foster a sense of community, but it also turns mealtime into an interactive experience. Should you decide to host your very own Hand Roll Day family event, be sure to learn more about what it’s like to have a safe sushi dining experience by reading HGIC Factsheet 3660: Foodborne Illness Related to Seafood.
As you observe National Hand Roll Day, remember that it’s a celebration of exploration, creativity, and joy. So, why not make this day an annual tradition, a day to explore the endless possibilities that Japanese hand rolls have to offer?
Three weeks ago I posted an ‘Armful For Julie’ on IAVOM, blooms scheduled for my retiring Pilates teacher but, thwarted by her illness, not given. After battling a nasty bout of Covid, her third and worst, she will be calling into our class tomorrow to say a belated goodbye to those who have known her a long time, so I am trying again and have created a slightly smaller armful of blooms to go with the vase that is wrapped and ready for her.
Ever since my grandpa passed away this past May, my family has been processing our grief by sharing stories and wiping the dust off the many photo albums piled up in my grandparents’ garage. At one point, their dining room table was completely covered in photos dating all the way back to the 1930s. Most of them had multiple copies, too, and when we talked about how to best preserve and store them, I immediately thought of Amanda Titchenal, the organizing pro behind full-service organizing firm Well Organized.
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Hey GPODers! Today we’re getting a summertime update from Lee Miller’s garden in Long Island (check out her first submission: Long Island Garden Tour). She sent over lots of photos and great information, so I’ll let her take it away:
Not having used fiery colours for a few weeks, that is what I had in mind for today’s IAVOM contribution but, having picked a stem of Alstroemeria ‘Indian Summer’ as my starting point, I found there were no suitable blooms on Dahlias ‘David Howard’ or ‘Totally Tangerine’ to continue my planned theme. However, there was a single bloom on new Dahlia ‘Blyton Softer Gleam’, albeit looking slightly more yellow than the colour that attracted me in the catalogue, so this was snipped and the search continued.
If you have the good fortune to travel to other countries and see how other parts of the world garden, you know that it can be inspiring. I usually return from travel wanting to incorporate what I have seen into my own garden. Often, foreign travel takes us to climates vastly different than what we experience in the Southeastern United States. Our unique combination of hot humid summers and wet winters makes this a singular place to garden. One of the best parts of gardening is experimentation. I have both succeeded and failed in many garden endeavors. This often happens when I try and replicate something I have seen during foreign travel that cannot be done in my climate successfully. Here I’ve compiled a few memorable lessons and ideas I’ve gained after visiting more than 20 countries on a quest to see the best gardens on the globe.
Mention bougainvillea to almost anyone, and their first images may be of sun-drenched stucco walls festooned in the neon colors of the tropics. From beachside to desert to lush tropics, their exotic vibe proclaims, “I love warm weather!” In the relatively small Nyctaginaceae family, Bougainvillea is likely the best-known member, with Mirabilis (four-o’clock) and Abronia (sand verbena) being runners up. With bougainvilleas, the color is provided by papery bracts that enclose a small white bloom that is the true flower. Flowering occurs in cycles: as a burst of new growth matures, a bloom cycle begins, repeating many times over the course of a long, hot season. Learn the basics of growing bougainvillea here.
Today’s boozy vase shares some elements with last week’s although lacks its fullness, containing less than an armful but more than a small posy, although with more time at my disposal it could have become more fulsome than it is. Having achieved my personal challenge of creating a vase with such a large number of blooms, I feel more confident of repeating the exercise and the garden is certainly proving the material to do so.