"The first thing is being fed. Being a good or bad person comes after that."

A shounen manga which is based around the concept of gourmet food... Before you dismiss the work of Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro as a stupid and inane concept portrayed in the leastin fitting format, let's look at where the series has gotten in about 130 chapters.

This manga has not only been compared to One Piece (currently the biggest named Manga in Japan) for its imagination and colorful cast, it recently knocked Bleach off the throne as No. 3 of the "Big Three" (Previously One Piece, Naruto and Bleach). Yes, we all know that with what the quality of Bleach has been for the last couple of years, this doesn't necessarily speak volumes. What does speak volumes is that it's already been sold 7,4 million copies of the paperback volumes as of May 2011. Now, again, sales doesn't necessarily translate into high quality. But I've found that the old credo "why the hell are the japanese so obsessed with this show/manga/cardgame etc?" usually bears fruit which is why I started reading it.

Without going into too much detail, the main plot revolves around what's called a "Bishokouya" or "Ingredient Hunter" and a chef who partner up to find rare and exotic ingredients. As they begin their adventure, the imaginative lore of the world quickly unfolds and a greater goal shared by sinister organisation, legendary ingredient hunters, feared and renowned chefs as well as other characters begin. What everyone is looking for is the ingredient called "God" which in the ancient times of whatever world this is "stopped a world war".

Expect to see alot of traits similar to other shounen mangas. People obsessed with realism need not bother. But those that enjoy easy-to-read adventure comics with incredible imagination and love poured into the product will get a kick from this series.

Oh, it's called Toriko. So you know what you're looking for.

Throw some grillkrydda on that bitch

Today, apart from burying my grandpa (RIP), I've been feeding on sun and swimming pool. Now awaits a grand dinner of barbecued salmon. Here is the Count working on that crazy fish fish.

Curry tuna sandwiches - leftover style!

Remember the curry fraiche that was whipped up yesterday? It would be a shame if the leftovers went to waste, WOULDN'T IT?

I used -
Yesterdays curry fraiche (creme fraiche with curry, chili and a little cinnamon)
A can of tuna
A small can of sweetcorn
One tablespoon of sweet chili sauce
4 slices of multiseed bread


I thought I'd make the curry fraiche a little bit more intresting so I added some sweet chili sauce and sweetcorn with the tuna, then toasted the bread and cut it in those worthless British triangles.

What is even more interesting is that my leftover curry GREW after adding tuna and sweetcorn, so I envisage some kind of epic tuna-rolls tomorrow, oh lord.

Flink

Beef burrito with curry crème fraiche

OH MOMMA

I used -
Beef mince (lean steak)
Yellow onions
Red jalapeños
Red peppers
Beef gravy (dried) with a little water
Whole wheat tortillas
Crème fraiche
Curry, chili and cinnamon -powder
Olive oil


Just fry the mince with the vegetables, add your gravy and let it chill for a while.
Cram it into the tortillas and top of with your curry crème fraiche (just jam your curry, chili and a little cinnamon into the jar and stir...)

The only negative thing about this dish is that I will probably throw it all up during Taekwondo in about half an hour.

Flink

The Empire strikes...Hobbit?

Yus, it's the Empire magazine with two more picture from The Hobbit. Read a small part of the article online at http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=31352. I do hope there's more in the acctual issue, on stands tomorrow.

Hulking it's way to the small screen

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/28/del-toros-talks-hulk-tv-series 

No; not a fan of the comic (love Del Toro though), but the format of a TV-series for a superhero is the logical next step. Imagine HBO taking on a serious version of lets say The Punisher or even Batman. And no Smallville-Xena-Warrior-Princess-type bullshit, first class, top-notch television production. Also a bit intrigued by this http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1751634/.

Breakfast at the mansion, part 1

Arising at 5:30 (not because I had to, but because I could) anyone needs a decent breakfast, I know this better than most speaking on behalf of all the people of the world who completly ignore breakfast from time to time. The mornings I spend at the parental home are however the exception that proves the half-arsed rule. So this morning I treated myself to a cup of freshly brewed coffee, a bowl of Onaka (the Japaneese sourmilk...wtf) with All-Bran breakfast cereal and Swedish strawberrys and a sandwich (long live stalebread...crackers...whatever) with homemade ground beef patty. All this enjoyed in the east-gardens of the estate. 

"Nazis? Do I look like a failed artist with a neurotic grudge against his father and the world? I am a force of nature, boy. I am Magneto."

Following recently revived Mutant-hysteria, caused in no small part by the brilliant X-men: First Class, inspire me to spread word about the excellent "Ultimate X-men" run. A re-imagining of the X-men franchise, first launched in 2001 by seasoned writer Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Civil War among others). Above is Magneto as seen in the crossover "Ultimate War" as he lays down the law to The Ultimates, the re-imagined Avengers. If you've got a renewed interest in the X-men franchise but have a hard time going back to the old Uncanny X-men originals from yesteryear, then this is the place to start.

What's next?

Well the steam-train moves on, new purchases this week are the complete Dawn of War 2 collection. That entitles me to:

Dawn of War 2

Dawn of War 2: Chaos Rising

Dawn of War 2: Retribution

Enough RTS for a man to last a lifetime. Also, I'm currently in the last stages of my nostalgia run with Thief: Deadly Shadows, and I believe that Red Faction Guerilla will resort to being a game for letting out frustrations.

So three cheers for the Angels of Death, our Aces in space, the Space Marines.

"There's a difference between being dirty, and getting your hands dirty."

Series finale next Tuesday on BBC One. There's never been a better time to pick up Luther with Idris Elba. The world's best detective with the world's worst temper! Go. Watch Series 1. Then come back. Watch Series Two and the finale next week.

Also, where's Alice?

Future of Games and Retail, part 1

One of my favorite subjects, not only because I have worked within the retail industry on and off for the last seven years, but because it will change the way we play games. This link gives any interested reader (hallo? hallo? hallo?) a small, but vital, part of where gaming might be headed; http://gear.ign.com/articles/117/1179475p1.html. As always, thank you IGN for your insightful articles...or reports. Or whatever. Ta

UPDATE - This might acctually be of some interest aswell http://ds.ign.com/articles/117/1179195p1.html.

The rationale behind fear of flying

Personally I don't have any fear whatsoever when it comes to aviationales (although I do suffer a terrible fear of hights, but comeon lets be realistic; the concept of hights is completly lost at however many thousands of meters/feet an airplane travels). There is in any case a very rational thinking behind the fear of flying; this metal cylinder is traveling at however many hundered of knots, air recyceled and people packed together like sardines with nothing but faith in technology and life vests to keep them safe (mind you when flying from Umeå to Stockholm those life vests does seem as useful as an icetray in hell). I move to call those afraid of flying the pride of Darwin.

Frankfurter and mustard stir fry with whole wheat noodles

A new freakish creation based on the old "what do I have in my fridge?" school.

I used the following -
4 Frankfurter sausages
2 red peppers
1 yellow onion
Whole wheat noodles
Dash of Chili powder
1 tablespoon of tomato pure
1 teaspoon of mustard
Olive oil

You could use whatever sausage you like I suppose, and your favourite mustard. If you go with dijon, as I did (on what authority you might ask?) you better be careful not to overdo it, as that shit will come back to haunt you.

Best dish ever, 5/5 stars. thankyou.

Flink

To Stockholm

While I do not dare call this trip a vaccation (seeing as my work consists of standing around for three hours a day, three - four days a week ranting about video games) I still look forward to relaxing at home in R. Not that there are any demands or must-do's up here that impede my relaxing, on the contary I have rather enjoyed a few days of quality video game time with Alice: Madness Returns and Shadows of the Damned, but the tranquillity of the parental home is something I think we all can apprechiate from time to time. Especially since the old bastards built a swimming pool...

...this way comes.

An early birthday gift from my darling A.

Broccoli and chicken pasta with chili mayonnaise

WHY ARE WE WRITING IN ENGLISH?
Anyway, I thought I'd contribute with today's dish; Broccoli and chicken pasta with chili mayonnaise.

I used the following -
400 grams of breaded chicken breast
200 grams of fresh broccoli
Fresh Pasta (Tagliatelle)
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt
Olive Oil

I fried the chicken and broccoli together with some salt and olive oil, and prepared a healthy click of mayonnaise and chili blend to top it of once the pasta was ready. Should be enjoyed with some stale coffee and an episode of The Game of Thrones.

In retrospect, I would probably have added some black pepper (if I fucking had some...) and perhaps a dash of lemon. All in all, a fine dish, noobs should not be bothered.

Flink

Shadows of the Damned - The Legend of Stinky Crow

Could Diablo III still make it before 2012?

Well, I believe so. November or December is my guess, and judging by this latest tidbit of info from the guys over at http://www.diablofans.com/ we could even see the dawn of the beta no later than this August (http://www.diablofans.com/topic/25582-were-off-to-see-the-beta/). Also keep a lookout for heaps of new info at a Blizzard media event on July 27, where more information on the beta will be released together with new Battlenet 2.0 scoops.

'Good' morning!

An awesome first look at The Hobbit. This is by far the best of the pictures that can be found at (http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20504849,00.html). My guess is that the dwarf in the middle is none other than Thorin Oakenshield. More to come in the next Empire magazine, out June 30!

One is not legion

So, this is how it all begins; one of the four instigates a call to gather our minds and thought in one place for the benefit of all. As of now one is not legion, two will not be legion, three can never be called legion, only four is legion. The four, the Mournival.
//signing out//
//Bloodspear//