Onion Rings, Mutton, Shiny Mew

November 1, 2023 Lehan Edirisinghe

Old food memories spiraled from onion rings to buffet hoarding, then into mutton rogan josh and caramel pudding cravings. Pokémon glitches and a Shiny Mew capped the day, with a final note about NTU and a Singapore museum meal

This image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "4 Levels of Onion Rings: Amateur to Food Scientist" on the Epicurious channel. The screenshot displays a comparison of three different types of onion rings labeled with the names Stephen, Beth, and Frank. Stephen's onion rings are identified as Level 1, Beth's as Level 2, and Frank's as Level 3. Each plate of onion rings is visually distinct, with Stephen's appearing crispy and golden-brown, Beth's being thicker and slightly more golden, and Frank's looking lighter in color. Accompanying sauces are visible next to each plate. The background is plain, drawing attention to the onion rings. The screenshot includes a subtitle reading "[light anticipatory music]," suggesting an engaging and lighthearted tone. The video is part of a series that explores different levels of cooking expertise, from amateur to expert.

Onion Rings, Food Trades and Sugared Strawberries

Wednesday, November 1st.

8:00 a.m.

My friend Upali Dharmadasa would fry onion rings for me on his home kitchen grill because I loved those. I would trade the foods on my plate, which I didn't like with his son Udesh, for the foods I like. This was one of my favorites.

Thilanga and me have cut strawberries up and added sugar. It tastes better. We served those up to our family.

1) Rich description: The video frame is from a YouTube video titled "4 Levels of Chicken Nuggets: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious," published by Epicurious. It captures a cooking demonstration in a kitchen setting. A stainless steel pan is on a stovetop, containing several golden-brown, fried chicken pieces, each with a skewer. The pan appears to have remnants of fried bits and oil, indicating the cooking process is well underway. A person’s hand, partially visible, is interacting with the food, likely turning or coating the chicken pieces. The background includes a wooden countertop with a cutting board and an empty metal tray on the side, suggesting preparation and organization for the cooking process. The lighting is bright, focusing on the food and hands-on action in the pan. The scene conveys a practical and instructional atmosphere, typical of cooking tutorial videos.
2) On-screen text block:
- Title: "4 Levels of Chicken Nuggets: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious"
- Site / app: "YouTube"
- Captions / subtitles: "We're gonna make sure we cover all these wings"

Buffet Strategy at Movenpick and Wasted Food

8:15 a.m.

When my aunt Sandya's daughter Sanchi or Himari Alejandra came here with her husband, Suranga. We went to Movenpick hotel. It's a small, narrow building near Temple Trees. My office. I enjoyed the chicken drumsticks with a great teriyaki sauce they made. I had like 20 of them. I do that disgusting habit of pigging out and hogging items in a buffet. I regret not doing it for Koshi's dad Anura's 70th birthday. They had great mutton, I only served too little. I had too much of the other stuff. I rather only hog what I like. So first you scout or spy, taste test everything, in small amounts. Then when you find out what's good, you hoard all of it. I also like to be a heathen to use Jewish-recipe hummus with my wraps, which I find delicious, even though I don't know, and presume they don't do so. They used to serve hummus, but don't do so now. I think Koshi told me they threw away the uneaten food that day, which is shameful. They should have let you take home as you bought it, and there's so much.

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "4 Levels of Chicken Nuggets: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious." It showcases three different plates of chicken nuggets, each labeled with a name and a skill level. On the left, there is a plate labeled "Emily's Chicken Nuggets" which is tagged as "Level 1." The nuggets appear to be simply prepared and are paired with a creamy dipping sauce. In the center, "Lorenzo's Chicken Nuggets" are identified as "Level 2," featuring nuggets with a more textured coating and a reddish dipping sauce. On the right, "Saul's Chicken Nuggets," marked as "Level 3," present a more elaborate dish with garnished nuggets on skewers, accompanied by a green sauce. The composition suggests a progression in culinary skill and sophistication from left to right. The background is plain white, emphasizing the vibrant colors of the sauces and garnishes. The on-screen text clearly labels each segment, contributing to an organized visual comparison of the three presentations.

Saying It Looks Good

8:45 a.m.

Looks good

The image is a screenshot of a Google search results page displaying various images and links related to "Mutton Rogan Josh," a traditional Indian curry dish. The central theme of the search is the preparation and recipes of Rogan Josh, highlighting its rich red color and aromatic spices. The results showcase different presentations of the dish, often featuring tender pieces of mutton or lamb in a vibrant, spicy sauce.
On the right side of the screenshot, there's a prominent result from YouTube by Spice Eats, showing a close-up of the dish in a white bowl with the text "MUTTON ROGAN JOSH" overlaid in bold. This particular video was uploaded on March 2, 2021, and has amassed 1.16 million views and 15.7 thousand likes. The search results include images from various food blogs and recipe sites such as Times Food, Yummy Tummy Aarthi, and Licious, each displaying their own versions of the dish, often garnished with herbs for added color. The vibrant reds and deep browns of the curry dominate the visual palette, evoking the rich flavors and aromatic spices typical of Kashmiri cuisine.
- Title: "Mutton Rogan Josh"
- Site / app: "Google"

Butter Chicken, Mutton Rogan Josh and Meat Eating

8:45 a.m. (b)

Upali and his daughter were saying how much they like "butter chicken". An Indian restaurant at some restaurant. I think Mutton Rogan Josh is one of the best Indian dishes. Indians like mutton, as they don't eat beef as much. They have many good vegetarian dishes. I think paneer tikka masala or curry cottage cheese is a good option too. I am a meat eater. Like my cat (Lehara's cat*) I'm a carnivora.

Bone Marrow and a Saw 10 Weighing Challenge

8:45 a.m. (c)

I'm a sucker for mutton bones, I love bone marrow. Mr Jigsaw asks one of the participants to extract some in████████████████ But that unlucky participant was not able to extract enough, then place the required quantity on a weighing scale, to avoid a mask. But that person came close. You have to give them points for trying. Although he lost the game.