Fueled By Flapjacks: A Matcha Made In Pond Slime Heaven

Fueled By Flapjacks

Friday, July 21, 2006

A Matcha Made In Pond Slime Heaven

I took my first look at the world of competitive eating yesterday. ESPN was playing the Annual Hot Dog Eating competition run by Nathan's in Coney Island. I already knew who won but it was still pretty fascinatining watching the gurgitators stuff their faces like crazy. How they don't choke is beyond me? It's not the prettiest sight in the world. You'd be put off your food for sure sitting across the table from them but it's not about that. Apparently, the fitter you are, the easier it is because there is no fat to constrict your belly from expanding. That explains why a skinny 16 year old could finish the 72oz steak in Texas. The winner was Takeru Kobayashi from Japan with 53 1/2 hot dogs and buns! Incredible. I couldn't even eat that many in a week. I'd love to know how his stomach reacts afterwards. I would have indigestion for about a month. You really can't help but be amazed by these people.

The picture below is of my dessert last night.

Green Tea Custard and Pears

It looks like pond slime but I swear it tasted much better than it looks. It could have done with a little more sugar but still green tea stuff is tasty and it made a nice twist from the usual custard flavour. I was planning on baking it in the oven but I couldn't be bothered. That would definitely have improved the presentation. When I'm not in such a hurry to stuff my face, I will do that. Expect more green tea delicacies soon. I have a whole packet of matcha powder sitting in my cupboard. I'm thinking either muffins or cookies next. I am only limited by my imagination.

Labels: dessert

posted by Lauren @ 5:49 PM

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