DMW:面食荟萃 Noodle Planet
Shakespeare has got this famous line: If music be the food of love,play on. So here we go..Food..Glorious food.Our greatest mate in times of hunger,pain,happiness and sorrow.Food be there for us in all occasions and all times..Food is our greatest alli when we are so very hungry and we needed the energy to carry on living or to conquer the extra mile.Food is our greatest enemy when we find ourselves weighing one too many and life takes a turn to being horrible when obesity haunts us as we struggled into jeans that used to fit. Oh food..glorious food..mankind worship you and abused you..but, the bottom line is, we can never ever do without you.So, instead of abusing you, we learned to embrace you..so much so that, a distinct culture exists in this world in dedication to one of your kinds: Noodles.
Frankly, i was never a great fan of noodles..well, can’t say that i love them, i could live without them..just think that they are just, well, long and slinky and sort of a bland and at times, has got that powdery taste and also at times, kind of a ammonia tinge to it.I used to think that they are just a substitute for rice and never considered them proper food.In terms of ranking, i felt that they are probably second class citizens…
BUT..was i ever so wrong..Never ever judge a book by its cover! Never ever allow yourself to be trapped in your own presumptions! After my encounters with the noodle culture of three different countries who held noodles in high esteem, i realised that, though a simple fare, it is th dedication and work of love that is being poured into evry dough, every strand of noodles that not only appeases our appetite but also our soul. To understand, to know..to comprehend every effort and intention behind any causes..even the most basic and plain subject would touch the deepest core of your heart….
this second last installment of destination most wanted went deep into the noodle culture of Kyoto Japan, China and bolognese pasta from Italy Bologna..an episode that baffled me when we went about doing it..only now, as i just watched it on the telly, i pieced up the feelings and thoughts i have had then that i realised, this is not simply an episode about noodle culture..An underlying message came across clear to me, that, how dedication and love could make such a major difference to our lives and how we conveniently ignored the beauty of simple things that we have so gotten used to have for granted..Perhaps its time to live for this exact moment, to appreciate all things big and small..learn to look at things from another perspective and not resort to the same pattern of definning things based on the same methodical ways that measures the worthiness of things.perhaps it time to reassess things..all things..including ourselves..
on May 6th, 2009 at 12:18 am
seeing u slurp up those noodles makes me crave for them too…!
on May 6th, 2009 at 1:20 am
It has have been a great experience for you in today’s episode. The “behind” works of noodle chefs.
Yes true, we should learn to appreciate all things in life.
Not taking them for granted as well.
on May 6th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Dear Bryan,
From yr program, DMW, can see that U’ve gained lotsa valuable experiences. Can also see that U’re more mature than yr previous programs. U used to jokes a lot last time. Bt then, in this program, U changed a lot. Are these travels changed U??
Regards,
Yenfern
on May 6th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Hey Bryan!
I really enjoyed last night’s show on your “noodle journey”, really informative too!
on May 6th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Happened to catch the “encore” at midnite… you made us just need to ask our helper to cook noodle for dinner tonight, how about that?! haha
I must say that the noodles you introduced just get better! The China ones didn’t get to me as I’m plain paranoid with whatever that’s “made in China” (sorry!) Then the Japanese ones were so good! I “hate” how you tried different way of eating the noodle(the 2nd pic) haha! You made everything look so yummy!!
I haven’t got time to “savour” (this word came on many times in the show) this blog entry yet, will do so tomorrow… need to go home now to eat my noodle dinner
Hey, i thought I saw the replay of your show on a saturday morning too??
on May 7th, 2009 at 12:04 am
dear yenfern,
i do believe that after travelling to all these places, it has somewhat changed quite a fair bit of my perceptions of things and my take on life.. guess i am more grounded now..i hope:) However, i still joke alot..just..well, perhps not as much
on May 7th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Dear Bryan, going to so many places and country, you surely have learn a lot of things. The scenery along the way also must be very unforgetable…It is everyone dream which is able to go to so many places to visit and learn their culture…You are so lucky
Be happy always and may you will achieve something good in your career … “jia you”
on May 8th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Hi Bryan,
I am amazed with your patient in writing blog despite your very tight schedule
Not many of actresses/actors can do that in my opinion.
Ganbatte yo ~!
on May 8th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Hi Bryan! I love the first picture!
I felt so hungry while watching it!!! Haha! 
And this episode was so good.
on May 8th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
yeah, all the photos are very nice taken. I wonder what camera are you using?
on May 12th, 2009 at 12:17 am
Hi Bryan,
Im a person who dont read people’s blog BUT Not knowing when have i start to fall in love in Bryan’s, really impressed me, I must compliment that. Pictures are AWESOME!! These perception pictures reflected every single moment which touches u. Ya it touches me too… U enlightened me somehow, someway…
on May 13th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Hi Bryan,
Isn’t it interesting that I only managed to catch your show in full this evening, not realising that it’s the last episode. But must say, I’ve sort of caught snippets of the series during Channel U pre-transmission hours, during the day.
One thing that came through the show, is apart from the beautiful sights ( I especially like some of the ancient sites and artifacts featured), we could literally see the changes in you as you tracked through some of the most beautiful and tranquil places and meeting all the lovely people and witnessing the beauty of nature and the secrets left to us on Planet Earth.
And how could one not be touched? When I for one, whom is merely following through the lenses of your camera and the description of your tales…could feel that we are but such a small part of nature and knowing so little about the truth of humanity…what more to say that you’re so blessed to have experienced it through your journeys…nevertheless thank you very much for bringing it all back to us, and allowing us to share in that wonderful experience too…
Take care and Keep Well
P.S. Btw, isn’t it funny that I chanced upon this your blog of yours today from some link in youtube, so took this moment, to pen down my thoughts and to say – Kudos what a job well done
P.P.S. Would certainly check out your earlier posts.
on August 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
hi can know where to watch show again i miss …. can some help i like this kind showw hahhaa