Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Master Teppanyaki

Nick didn't come up with any Father's Day gift ideas this year.
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So, the kids and I brainstormed.
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Maybe he would like some orange flavored gum?
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Ella & I decided to do a family dinner at Benihana - with a twist.
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Welcome to Benihana!
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Nick trained for the night with a special master & was ready to go.
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He diced & sauteed like a champ.
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Would you believe he flipped a raw egg in the air & caught it?
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Well, it was close, but this guy did it.
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He did make an onion volcano that impressed the 4 feet & under crowd.
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While he worked, the kids noshed on soup
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and salad and fried rice.
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Nick pulled out a few tricks flipping shrimp onto our plates.
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He's a bit taller than most of the chefs.
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We had a feast. Uncle K joined us & took home some scraps for Buster (who is on a dog food hunger strike). Ella enjoyed the steak. Charlie gobbled down the shrimp & rice while Greta nibbled & saved room for the strawberry ice cream.
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After some green tea ice cream, Nick was presented with a certificate indicating that he shall now be known as Master Teppanyaki. It was a really fun & memorable meal. Nick did a fantastic job. Next year? Iron Chef.


1 comment:

Monica said...

He's so TALL! That looks like a ton of fun. Great idea and fun for all. Happy (belated) father's day Nick!