Is Sushi Sushi Without Fish?

Today I attended my second raw vegan cooking class. On the menu was Vegsushi and Coconut Thai Soup. The soup was my favorite (not) color, green and I really couldn't taste any coconut but it was good. The sushi was a lot of fun. I can see why Chef Sara recommends this for parties. You can put out all the different vegetables and the nut pate on the table, buffet style, and let each person design their own sushi. It was exciting trying to learn to roll the sushi. I can see this will take a little practice to make them perfect. They can't be too tight or the ingredients push out the sides and if they're too loose they won't stay together. Don't ask me how, but with my usual inept ability, I was able to accomplish both at the same time. The shiny side of the Nori (seaweed wrap) goes down on the bamboo thingy. I swear, up close, the side that was suppose to go up looked like the shiniest side to me. Who would have thought that a dab of water is what holds them together. The class was small so there was better one on one and we each got our chance to roll the sushi. Since it was a small class there was also plenty of food to go around. Even though there was no fish in the Vegsushi, I swear I tasted and smelled fish. Does seaweed smell and taste of fish?

Chef Sara's assistant is Janelle. She is doing an internship with her through ASU. Bet you can't guess what her major is.

Terra didn't show for this class and I missed her thought provoking questions and insight. Hopefully she will attend the next class on Pizza and Deserts. Now that's some food I think I'll be able to sink my teeth into.