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Update: Our anime meetups went from snack bags to kitchen experiments
Back in the day, my friends and I would just plop down with bags of chips to watch old anime series. The food on screen was simple, like rice balls or basic bento boxes, and we didn't pay it much mind. Now, with shows highlighting fancy dishes, we actually plan meals around what we see. Last month, we tried making the curry from 'Spy x Family' after a long chat about how food shows character bonds. It turned out okay, but the talk about why anime food looks so good was the real fun. These days, our group chats are full of recipe links and pics of our attempts. It's a small change, but it makes our anime time feel more like a shared hobby. I miss the easy old days, but cooking together adds a new layer to our discussions.
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uma66827d ago
My buddy tried making that crazy ramen from Naruto once, it was a total mess lol. His kitchen smelled like boiled eggs for a week.
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blakem1326d ago
Was he trying to do the full Ichiraku bowl with all the toppings? That egg smell never leaves, man. My cousin did it and the broth alone took like three days, ended up tasting like salty dishwater. Some things are just better left to anime.
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lee.kelly23d ago
Ugh, I feel this so hard. Tried to make those perfect strawberry sandwiches from Kiki's Delivery Service once and it was a total disaster. The whipped cream just turned into soup and the bread got all soggy. It's cool that you guys are trying it together though, makes the fails way more fun.
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