Zach recently purchased the Olympus OM-D E-M10 w/ the 25mm f 1.8 lens. He is joining the photographic efforts of this post. All images by him are tagged. I am shooting with the Canon 5Dmiii w/ 28mm 1.8 lens. Here, you can see the difference between the two cameras.

To get things started, DRINKS: Sake, Sake, Pliny & Sake.

First course: Spicy Fish Soup. The green beans are from Dave & Rochelles garden. The pepper from this soup was purchased online from a shop in Boston. You can find a similar pepper here.

PREP: Rice Fluffing. Rice: Kokuho Rose. You can find this cedar Japanese Oke by clicking link.

Next Up: Tempura Shrimp & Crab Handrolls. The Shiso is from Dave & Rochelles balcony garden.

(a family that tempura's together, stays together.  :) — (a family that tempura's together, stays together. :)

Hi. Now a breif intermission to show you our guest blogger Zach, and orchid from one of Jana's boss' fancy photoshoots, & a cat rolling pin

Sushimi: Tuna, Toro, Salmon, Yellowtail

And now its time for the sushi roll extravaganza, featuring the 1. Negihama: Yellowtail & green onion, 2. Rainbow Roll, 3. Shrimp Tempura Roll, 4. two rolls from Goshi's in SLO.

Thank you Jana & Zach for inviting us and hosting. xooxo