And then there is the food

 Maybe you are not one of those people who take pictures of their food when it looks more unusual than what they would find on their plate at home. Not me. I can’t say I have experienced a great number of cruise lines, but the ones I have taken trips with make an effort to focus on their food. As I said in one of the earliest posts of this trip, I was going to combine my food posts. Far more elegant than would be necessary and far more ample. Yes, a great supply of food and greater difficulty getting exercise is not a good thing. 

This cruise moves from Alaska to Japan and foods common in these regions are emphasized. Lots of sea food and some dishes unique to the Japanese style. 

 

I always have regrets about a photo I saw, but did not capture. I can see the one I should have used to conclude this post in my head, but I did not take advantage of the opportunity when it was there. We were eating in a restaurant called the Chef’s Table. It turns out there were multiple tables, but that is beside the point. It is a large ship. The approach involved many courses with what I think is called a tasting menu - many small things. The initial offering was what I continue to think about. Was it a chef making fun of the whole tasting menu thing or was it an offering to accomplish something I don’t usually think about - a palate cleanse. Anyway, it was a single sweet potato chip on a plate topped with a small glob of white stuff on top. I grabbed it and ate it in one fluid motion before I made the effort to contemplate its beauty, significance, or take a picture. I realized my cloddishness and looked around but didn’t see anyone staring. I assume they were discussing the significance of the wine pairing with the chip. What culinary arts academy would prepare you to find the perfect wine for a chip?

I had a cheese burger for lunch today. I did not take a picture of it either, but I assume you know what a cheeseburger looks like.