Jan 26 2008
Feed a cold
“Feed a cold, starve a fever”?
Today I took a break from the computer, and in addition to feeding my cold tonight at Makino Chaya for mom-in-law’s birthday, I spent the better part of the day resting.
Oh, my goodness, the grilled-to-order Wagyu beef with scallops and mushrooms were delicious. I wanted a second serving, but this strange feeling in my stomach that I’ve been having for the past few days prevented me from doing so. Instead, I opted for a few pieces of jell-o. I managed to steer clear of the chocolate fountain and the brownies, much to the dismay of my sister-in-law who felt it is simply inhumane to deprive oneself of life’s basic pleasures such as caffeine and chocolate. When I asked for a cup of hot water (no tea bag), she scolded Hubby for putting me on such a restrictive diet. But, truth be told, it’s not Hubby’s doing. I’m just super cautious and want to make sure I’m not doing anything to jeopardize the Snowflake(s). I’m OC like that.
Sis-in-law will be administering the progesterone injections for me while Hubby is on his business trip this week, so she came by the house after dinner to get some training from Hubby who can now be considered an expert in the craft. Convinced that I needed to indulge myself while pregnant, she showed up with some dark chocolate-covered cherries for me. I thought it was so cute of her to be so concerned about me. For that, I allowed myself to enjoy one of them — and told Hubby that he could eat the rest. You know, “feed the cold” and all. Amazingly, I don’t crave chocolate like I used to. Even after getting a sumptuous taste of that chocolate-covered cherry, I still feel that life without chocolate isn’t so bad.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
I thought it was “feed a cold, starve a hangover?”
or is it just me? Now I want chocolate covered anything and wagyu beef…and I don’t even have a cold to feed! 
I wonder where Makino Chaya gets their Wagyu beef. Tokyo Tokyo says they are the only ones in Hawai‘i that have the real thing — which, per the Wikipedia article, anyway, probably means that they are the only ones who actually import it from Japan, just as the only “real” champagne is from Champagne, France . . .
But you say it was good, eh? I wouldn’t pay $150 for the Wagyu at Tokyo Tokyo (though maybe I will try the significantly cheaper sushi portion when we go on Valentine’s Day), but maybe I will try it at Makino Chaya?
@NEENZ: I’m with you! I’m so hungry right now just thinking about it!
@Crissy: According to the sign at Makino Chaya, the Wagyu beef is imported from Japan. If that’s not true, I’ll have to cry “false advertising!” Whatever the case, the beef was yummy and with the scallops (so tender!), it made it highlight of my dinner. The Japanese mushroom (forget the type, sounded obscure) was quite nice, too.
Wow, $150 for a serving of Wagyu at Tokyo Tokyo!? I guess you’re also paying for the ambiance over there. If you try it at Tokyo Tokyo, make a comparison with Makino Chaya and let me know if you think it’s the real thing or not.