We made sushi and assorted sides for dinner again - it's a lot cheaper than going out.  And a whole tray of uni ( sea urchin roe ) for $7 on sale at the local Japanese grocery was put to good use.  It must be in season down in Southern California as this was some of the least expensive and also best tasting uni we've had anywhere ... including that flown in from Hokkaido.

I tried my hand at making the hand rolls and those little rice ball rolls that are usually made to serve uni and ikura.  Got it mostly right this time, including a miniature one that actually fit in Linda's mouth.