The "Seam" that binds

They're something infinitely gratifying about sharing something from one's own culture with someone from another, especially when it's something that one is passionate about to the point that they can make better recommendations than any tour guide. For some, it's music. For some, it's sports. For us, it was food. Food is one of those things which transcends language; everyone needs it, many people are fascinated by it, and it is best when enjoyed in good company.

My boyfriend hails from south Kyushu, Japan, and although he's been living here in New York for ten years he still defaults to the traditional cuisine of his home country. While oftentimes he is pleasantly shocked at how flavorful certain dishes from other cultures can be, including my own Italian/Latin/Greek influenced American style cooking, I must confess there is nothing I enjoy more than his cooking. Our exploration of each other's cultural delicacies and everyday nourishment is the "seam" that brought us together. Buon appetito and itadakimasu!