Spam: The Movie

Finally, the movie that’s on everyone’s summer Hot List — Spam-O-Rama. After one month of intensive editing, our media department is ready to release the Hawaii-style food adventure. Slated to show at Sundance and Caan, we’re giving our loyal customers a sneak preview. And as an added treat, we’ve pestered Miko, innovator of the featured fried musubi, into sharing her recipe for a new classic. In her own words, here it is.

Spam-On-A-Stick
Skewer fried Spam onto stick (we used bamboo chopsticks)
Use a sushi bamboo roller and roll it with rice and nori on the outside (make sure the whole thing is secure! It will be kinda heavy)
Heat up oil in a pan (we used canola oil)
Dip your Spam-roll-on-a-stick into tempura batter (ration: 1 egg + 1 cup soda water + 1 cup flour), then into panko breadcrumbs
Put into hot oil and cook until the batter is golden

Oh! Stay so ono! A big thank you to all who joined in the fun. Until next can-o-Spam — aloha!

This Saturday, July 9: Spam-O-Rama

No miss Japantown fun, “Nihonmachi Nites,”
Satahday, July 9 wit Spam-O-Rama at Momo
Okay, so we keep dis to da point:
Momo fun going happen from 6-8 including musubi contest, if you like entah, see da scoop below*
Leland (not our Leland) and friends going play Hawaii kine ukulele
Uddah stuff going be happening around da Japantown ‘hood
Godzilla 2000 movie going staht aroun’ dusk (9:45-ish) in da pakking lot at 5th and Jackson
Foa little moa info, check dis out: nihonmachinites.com, and dis too: seattlechinatownid.com

* Scoop on da Musubi Making Contest:
Momo give you one can Spam if you like. Pick up befoh da contest, or we give you one back dat night. At home, make your best, most ono-licous kine Spam musubi like your granma use to to, or make up your own kine. Bring dem into Momo, make enuf for da judges to try, so come wit at least tree musubi, moa would be okay, too. Be at Momo by 6:00. Yes, we going give prizes including Momo gift certificates, you bet.

Eyebobs Trunk Show - Saturday, June 11

Over 104 pairs to choose from including sunglasses.

Wendy and Nan looking nerdy.

Eyebobs Readers Trunk Show
This Saturday, June 11, 12 - 5
Wendy will kill me for putting this picture of her online, but what the heck, she looks so geek chic in Eyebobs readers. It’s all part of the gee, to try on a new look and make fun of each other. On hand will be more pairs than you ever imagined, from readers to sun readers to sunglasses without magnification, from pink to green to tortoise for the truly nerdy — over 104 styles. Plus, we’ll be serving Jaipur Avenue chai tea while we read small-print books and admire ourselves. Come join us and you’ll see better, we promise!

Good Neighbors

The International District is a diverse community full of interesting neighbors. Case in point: one of the newest members, seven-week old Ketel, furry friend of Momo customer Erik with a K. As the weather warms, no doubt you will spot the adorable mini Schnauzer strolling the streets, towing his equally charming owner at the end of the leash. Happy summer, indeed.

We Be Jammin’

JamFest is back, starting this Saturday and will be held the third Saturday of May, June, July and August. The Wing Luke’s music festival is like a progressive dinner, with Jazz as an app at one International District restaurant, and folk for a main at another. Learn more at the Wing’s website by clicking on the link above. This time around, Momo will be open until 7:00, so stop by if you’re strolling through.

Momo for Mom-o

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8. Momo will be open from noon - 5:00, come and say hello to Leland. Shopping around for a little something to say, “I love you,” or perhaps “Not bad for an old girl”? Just to get started, here’s a list of our favorites.

Locally created Jaipur Avenue Chai in Saffron or Ginger, 15 servings, $15

Cotton voile sarong scarf from India, so versatile, $59

Locally concocted Sweet Petula soap in a bouquet of scents like
Vintage Peony, White Gardenia and Pink Garden Rose, $9

Locally crafted Little Shirley bud vase in a spectrum of lovely colors, $20

Linen furoshiki bag from Japan, in charcoal Mori or Hanabi design, $66

Silk jewelry storage roll, smart for travel, $32

Tokyo Milk hand crème in Dead Sexy, Kabuki or Gin and Rosewater, $19

Enamel locket from France in Spring shades of coral, lime tree, taupe, pale pink, light grey, white, blue or midnight suspended on a gilded chain, $88

Granite Japanese Jizo path marker, circa late Edo Period, $895

Peek-a-boo Pikachu

At Sakura-con 2011, Pikachu was on the hips and the lips of many an attendee. He’s a Momo favorite, too. Happy, lucky, life!

Pikachu and his trainer.

Multiplying like bunnies.

Looking a little forlorn.

But always a happy guy.

Pikachu just makes you smile.

A major fan.

Yellow! I’m shy.

I’m the tallest Pikachu around.

Pikachu as pillow.

And I’m the smallest.

Super Kawaii Fashion Sensation @ Momo!

6%DOKIDOKI of Tokyo Special Appearance
Wednesday, April 20 from 4:00 – 4:30
Join us for Fashion Fun, Photo Opps + Autographs

Small Acts, Big Heart

Yesterday, while the big art relief event was being held at Kobo next door, a smaller, yet equally special story of generosity was being told at Momo. Giddens’ grade schooler, Sabine, came to us with $70 in bills and $5 in pennies that she had collected on her own, for our donations jar. When asked about the pennies, Sabine replied that a donor mistakenly thought she was asking for pennies instead of dollars, and gave her 500 pennies. Yes, Sabine, as your T-shirt says, Life is Good, especially with sweet souls like you in this world.

Test Drive Jaipur Avenue

Delicious Jaipur Avenue, new and now at Momo.

Lately I’ve desired to take a break from the usual double-short-2% latte, and along comes entrepreneurial Seattleite Jillu Zaveri with delicious chai options. Which do I love best? The Cardamom or Masala? Saffron or Ginger? And I’m dreaming of Vanilla for summer iced-tea times. Just add water and the gratification is instant: smooth and slightly spicy sweet, the flavors of Jaipur Avenue could easily become my new addiction. The ingredient list is short and simple and a box of 15 packets sells for $15 — that’s just a buck apiece for a lovely chai tea break. The award-winning graphics make it an attractive gift, too. Thank you to food aficionado Ivy Chan of Cocoa Chai Chocolates for making the introduction.