James Silverton wrote:
> Aren't you being a bit obtuse and mystical? You could lift sashimi with
> a fork or spear it and get all the essential texture and flavor even if
> I would prefer chopsticks as I mentioned. In general, sushi is best
> handled with chopsticks since manipulating it, like dipping in soyu, is
> easier but I bet I could manage quite well with spoon and fork.
>
I now think that it was traditional to eat sushi with one's
fingers--that after I was horrified the first time I saw it. I
gather this tradition is long past though (if it even existed),
since I don't recall that from ca 25 years ago.

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Jean B.