When friends and family heard we were going to live in Japan for 3 years I had a mixture of reactions. Most were super excited and some said they would make the trip to come visit. Then there were a few who cringed and said "Eww Raw Fish! I would starve to death in Japan!" … Continue reading Eww Raw Fish!
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Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Part two of updating you on what all we have been up to lately. TOM TAM – This is my favorite restaurant in Kamakura, it’s run by a couple or three maybe older ladies and the entire place could almost fit inside my kitchen. Their food is always good and they are super sweet and … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 1
With a typhoon moving over us I figured this was a good time to get some blogging done and update y'all on what we have been up to here the last couple of months. This post will be the first half, then post two will be the second half. Breaking it up because there is … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 1
Vacation Japan Style-Part 1
I have been away from the blog for a couple of weeks due to a visit from one of my very favorite people. She arrived on May 15th and stayed for 9 days. We introduced her to our part of Japan and everything we love about it. We introduced her to some of our favorite … Continue reading Vacation Japan Style-Part 1
Weekend of Champions
Last week I saw a link to this: Kit Kat Store The husband and I decided this was a great reason to jump on the train to Tokyo Saturday to investigate and stop for some ramen on the way - always a bonus! We went back to Ramen Street outside the Shinagawa train station … Continue reading Weekend of Champions
Health Code Crusher
I have a new reality show suggestion: Maybe call it "Health Code Crusher" I want royalties if this is created. You know all these restaurant renovation shows such as Restaurant: Impossible, Bar Rescue and Restaurant Takeover? I would like to suggest that a health code organization track these shows and go do a surprise … Continue reading Health Code Crusher
Comfort Food Lamentation
I wondered what I would miss the most from the states while living abroad and it's no surprise to me that it's one thing I can't really have shipped here because it has to be kept cold. There are a few things that have definitely been missed, such as tasso and Cajun smoked sausage and … Continue reading Comfort Food Lamentation
Italian Dinner in Japan
Sounds a bit odd, Italian dinner in Japan, right? Well, I was very skeptical, so far our experiences with pizza and pasta here has been ok but not particularly Italian if you know what I mean. Putting Ketchup on spaghetti does not qualify and the pizza's here are definitely different. Not to mention I was … Continue reading Italian Dinner in Japan
Snack Adventure Time
Recent grabs from walk-a-bouts over the last week or two: These are jelly type candies, very fruity and refreshing. I prefer to grab something like this if I have a sweet tooth. Only a small amount of guilt with each one. A kind of Veggie chip, not bad at … Continue reading Snack Adventure Time
Snack Attack – Corn Potage ?
The snacks this week were pretty interesting. The corn potage flavored chips were the oddest thing I think I've had here so far. The stick one was given to me by a coworker who loves them. Very strange flavor to me. … Continue reading Snack Attack – Corn Potage ?
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