I had a fabulous dinner at a friend's house tonight. She's from Japan and made a wonderful meal. 1st course, miso soup, al dente vegetables, cold shrimp (cooked) and sush with wasabi/soy saucei. Second course, fabulous salmon. it was baked and I'm not exactly sure what the crust was or the sauce but it was absolutely delicious. And for dessert, individual Haagan Das and coffee. It was just wonderful. I was the only guest as a couple other friends had other plans. I had to drop off the dishes she left at my house for the party. It was fun to really talk to her. We have only spent time in groups and I've never really had a long conversation with her. She runs a manufacturing co. here and her husband lives in Japan. A very nice evening to end the weekend