I hope everybody is doing well.

I’m back in NYC right now, and like last time, I’ve managed to knock a bunch of foods from the list of things I’ve never tried before. As of this morning, the list can be divided into two parts, and calculations will be a bit hazy until I get an email.

First, here are the “I’m sure I know what I had and this is it” list:

Veal–I know this one is kinda controversial in some circles, and I can respect that. I also figured, in this particular case, that as part of the challenge, it was definitely one for the books. I had Veal Ravioli and though it was good, I’m not sure it was that good (and by that we all know what I’m talking about). I’m certainly in no hurry to rush out and have it again, though if I do ever, I’ll probably try it independent of pasta and sauces.

Cancha–(here’s a description from the internetting) Cancha, a popular snack in Peru and Ecuador, is made with a special type of large-kerneled corn called maíz chulpe or maíz cancha chulpe. The dried kernels are tossed with oil and toasted in a hot skillet until they are browned and puffed. A simple sprinkling of salt and the cancha is ready to eat. Description over. I totally dug this stuff because it tasted like the unpopped kernels of popcorn that are always so good at the bottom of the microwave popcorn bag. If you can find this and my previous description sounds good, you should totally try cancha.

Secondly, I had a big Indian dinner on Tuesday night. I’m currently waiting on the owner of the restaurant to email me a detailed list of what I had. All I know is that I was trying things that I would have NEVER tried just a few short months ago. Once I get this list I’ll provide an update. I’m willing to bet that I tried at least 8 new foods at the Indian restaurant.

Adding up the Veal and the Cancha and the approximate 8 new foods at the Indian restaurant puts me at a grand total of…

40 down! Only 12 to go!

Will June be the month? If it is, it’ll be 8 months ahead of schedule!

I hope everybody is having a nice start to summer and a safe holiday weekend. My best to you all. All of you.

b.