Refuge of a Maladjusted Moose

These were taken in Omiya, at a place called Kappa Sushi. Omiya is pretty close which pretty much makes this place our local Sushi bar (at least of the conveyor belt variety). I particularly like this place as its really cheap (about 60p a plate) and you don't need to eat too much raw fish (they do hamburger sushi). We've eaten there twice now, both times we have left a large tower of plates in our wake.

I keep saying that I make frequent use of the kitchen here, but the equipment leaves allot to be desired. The above item was actually purchased by us to right this wrong. Its a Portable Induction Cook top and heats with magnets don't you know. Its surprisingly efficient and really clean and easy to use. I can maintain a constant low heat for a risotto on it easier than I ever could on gas, though as its only portable I can't quite hit the high temp notes for a good stir fry on it. Either way I find I use it whenever I can. Our gas hob is held together with tin foil and occasionally burns yellow. I don't think its safe so try not to use it.

This mess currently passes as our sitting room. Of note is the table with a skirt in front of the sofa. Called a Kotatsu these tables are designed for warmth in the cold winter months. There is a heater underneath the table so along with the skirt it forms a warm cushion of air for you to park your legs under. As central heating isn't really available this contraption is often the next best thing. We are yet to turn on the heating element but have been using the skirt as its getting pretty cold of late.