そめぞう
be in a hazy state for the first time
The timing is perfect, as the snow that has been falling is now melting due to the high temperatures.
(According to the 72 weather signs for the year 2025, it will be on February 23. This year, February has been snowing heavily every day, so the season seems to be a bit delayed.)
It is light nigori, with a slight carbonation.
It has a sweet taste and is served with shime saba (mackerel) today.
Also, I learned from the greengrocer today that "Nameko mushrooms roasted in a toaster oven" is also a snack.
There are many choices in Nagano and Niigata, where mushroom cultivation is very popular, but today I chose large nameko mushrooms from Nagano. The nameko mushrooms are spread on aluminum foil and grilled in a few minutes, then eaten with wasabi shoyu or ponzu sauce. It is a perfect snack with sake!
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