Ghibli Food

I know the general consensus is that the food in Ghibli movies looks amazingly delicious, but I’m going to have to say that it never seems appetizing to me. It always just looks flat and blah and I always think what a missed opportunity it was. It’s a shame that I cannot feel enthusiastic about the food, but I guess it’s just a psychological mismatch I will have to bear. I’m happy (and a bit jealous) for everyone who can get excited about it, though.

Anyways, I do follow illustrator Nabatame Kazutaka, whose food looks absolutely delicious to me. Just look at this curry and this shumai bento box! おいしそう!

Sushi Chef

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 19mm, f/2.5, 1/40 sec, ISO6400
“Sushi Chef” Cedar Park, 2020

We have this fun box with scratching pad inside, but what makes it fun for us humans is that it is printed with sushi restaurant-themed graphics and cutouts for the cats to look out of. I finally got Yuzu to pose for this nice photo. Too cute!

El Arroyo Yard Sign

Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/350 sec, ISO100
“Yard Sign” Cedar Park, 2020

El Arroyo is a Tex-Mex Restaurant here in Austin, and they are famous for the funny messages they put on their sign. It’s the first time I’ve seen one of their yard signs in action, though! Pretty cool, although I know who I’m voting for, and it’s not a refrigerator. 😄

I hope you had a nice day!

From the Sea

Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/20 sec, ISO521
“Oyster” Cedar Park, 2020

Mariko had a couple of friends over to celebrate a birthday (socially-distanced outside on the deck), and one of the goodies on the menu were delicious oysters! Topped with ikura, tobiko, wasabi, and a dash of ponzu, it was excellent.

Somewhat related, here’s a photo I took of another sea-creature, also deceased:

Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/1200 sec, ISO100
“Mermaid” Cedar Park, 2020

I hope you had a good day! 😆