Your knife needs to be razor sharp to cut sashimi properly. Choose the sharpest knife you have or sharpen a knife before you cut the sashimi if needed. Avoid using a serrated knife since this will rip and tear at the fish. The goal is to cut the fish in a single motion and to keep the edges as smooth as possible. This is optional, but it is a nice way to add flavor to the fish. Coat the outside of the block of tuna with sesame oil and then press it into fresh chopped cilantro leaves. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat and place the tuna onto the pan. Let the block cook on the first side for 15 seconds, and then rotate the block 45 degrees to turn it onto the next side.  Continue to rotate the block and cook for 15 seconds on each side until all 4 sides of the block have been cooked. Then, remove the block of fish from the pan and place it back onto your cutting board.  If desired, you may do this for the salmon and yellowtail as well, or you may only sear the tuna. Place each of your raw or seared blocks of fish onto a clean cutting board. Then, begin cutting a block into slices. Cut straight across the fish with 1 motion. Repeat to the end of the fish block.  When you cut the salmon, hold the knife at a 45 degree angle to the cutting board. Then, cut the fish down towards the board at the angle to create slices that are slightly angled. Make sure to cut with the grain so that each slice will have several lines running across it. Do not saw back and forth across the fish! This will rip the fish and it may ruin the shape of your slices. If the knife is not sharp enough to cut the first slice with 1 motion, sharpen it or get a new knife. Once you have finished cutting the fish into slices, place it into a slightly fanned out stack. The slices should appear to be overlapping each other like a hand of poker cards or dominoes that have fallen over. Do this for each type of fish.

Summary: Get a very sharp knife. Coat the block of tuna with sesame oil and cilantro and sear it. Cut the fish into 0.25 to 0.5 in (0.64 to 1.27 cm) slices. Arrange the slices so they are in an overlapping row.


Before you decide to take your pet on a holiday trip, you should consider whether they are healthy enough to make the journey. If your pet suffers from chronic health conditions, it might be best to leave them at home. Book an appointment with your vet and make sure your pet is healthy enough to travel. It’s understandable that you do not want to be separated from your pet over the holidays. However, travel can be extremely stressful for animals. This is especially true if you are thinking about flying with your pet, or will have to leave them in a strange hotel room or kennel while you are out enjoying the holiday at your destination. These situations can cause undue emotional stress for your pet. If possible, booking a pet sitter might be the best way to handle holiday travel with your pet. While you may not be able to stomach the idea of being away from your pet over the holidays, chances are your pet will be less stressed and happier if left at home. Try to find a responsible pet sitter, friend, or family member with whom you can leave your pet for the holiday.

Summary: Consider your pet’s health. Think about your pet’s emotional needs. Consider leaving your pet at home.


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