July 23, 2013
I went to France for the first time. As I packed for the trip, all...
June 4, 2013
As you've seen from my previous posts, my current apartment has a nice-sized balcony, which...
May 7, 2013
The craze for sweets in Japan is so peculiar. There's always, "This Year's #1 Dessert!"...
March 26, 2013
You know what's inside your Brita filter, right? Charcoal. You know the best way to...
March 5, 2013
Dried mushrooms are fashionable. They are packed with umami, and don't contain any artificial crap....
February 19, 2013
Ramen culture has finally reached America. In New York, when it rains, it rains cats...
February 5, 2013
When life gives you sour oranges, make ponzu sauce. Ponzu is such a versatile condiment...
January 22, 2013
Oops, I did it again. Some of you may remember my report from last year...
January 8, 2013
Aid, Kitchen passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was 12 years old. Since...
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year. 2013 has started with a perfect sunrise in Japan. Hopefully it signifies...
December 18, 2012
Trends in Japan changes as often as Taylor Swift changes boyfriends. It's like, wasn't she...
November 27, 2012
Did you know that the U.S. lost all its chestnut trees back in early 1900s...