food for thought

for lunch i pledge to dine on a nissin cup noodle in honor of momofuku ando, the japanese inventor of instant noodles . he died from a heart attack on friday, january 5. he was 96.

[excerpt from yahoo news] Born in Taiwan, Ando founded his company in 1948 from a humble family operation. Faced with food shortages in post-World War II Japan, Ando thought a quality, convenient noodle product would help feed the masses.

In 1958, his "Chicken Ramen" — the first instant noodle — was introduced after many trials. Following its success, the company added other products, such as the "Cup Noodle" in 1971.

he whose brilliance warmed the stomachs of many a struggling college student lacking funds or a dormitory meal plan. with some change, hot water or a microwave, and a plastic fork (all of which one can borrow or acquire from a convenience store), anyone can feast instantly on the salty noodles. to make it even more filling, eat it with rice or bread. rip, mr. ando.

other misc: dottie's chocolate chip french toast with toasted pecans and maple syrup is a temptation all too easy to surrender to.

qtip and cash ace their health exam. all systems a go!