After a whirlwind exploration of the Mitsukoshi department store (especially its labyrinthine food halls!), D and I were in the mood for a break. The perfect place was across the street: Tokyo Mise, a shop and café run by Tsuruya Yoshinobu, a Kyoto-based wagashi maker. Wagashi are traditional ... continue reading...
Yakitori under the tracks at Yurokucho, Tokyo
One evening in Tokyo, we headed out for some yakitori under the JR tracks near Yurokucho station - conveniently just a few blocks from our hotel! There are quite a few restaurants in the area, but only two in the actual railroad underpass - one sponsored by Kirin and the other by Asahi. D ... continue reading...
(Jimbocho) Den, Tokyo
My favorite image from our dinner at Den isn't one that I captured on camera. As we walked away into the cool night, I looked back to see the entire staff standing outside the restaurant and waving enthusiastically until we turned the corner. It was a wonderful introduction to classic Japanese ... continue reading...
Back from Japan!
We're back from Japan and I'm fairly jetlagged, and also counting up the things I miss... The cheerful, polite rituals that govern so much of daily life, especially at shops and restaurants Toilets with lids that open and close automatically, with warm seats (and lots of other buttons, ... continue reading...
Beast & Bottle and Aviano Coffee, Denver
D and I spent the weekend in Denver with my sister, her husband, and their sweet dog Bella - it was a short trip, but we packed in a lot of fun and definitely some great eating! On Saturday, my sister and I started the day on the patio at Aviano Coffee, where I had an excellent espresso and a ... continue reading...
Night and day at Mango’s, Anguilla
One of the wonders of Anguilla is that even after five trips, there are still "new to us" restaurants to try. Beachfront restaurants with great food and wine, no less! For example, Mango's. Why didn't we go sooner? It's just down the beach from my usual Barnes Bay haunt, so close you could ... continue reading...
Popovers
Lately I've been spending evenings cozied up in front of the Great British Bake Off, a show imported from across the pond that features home bakers making all kinds of pies, cakes, biscuits, breads, and pastries. So I've been dreaming about particularly British treats like jam roly polys, ... continue reading...
Japan 2015 – the countdown is on!
This poor blog has been a little neglected lately, largely because the first part of the year is always very busy for me at work... but also because much of my spare time has gone towards planning our Japan trip! The itinerary is set now, a bit different from my original plan - we'll still ... continue reading...
Lemon meringue pie
It's snowing like crazy in Chicago today, so naturally my thoughts turn to... lemon meringue pie! After all, the meringue topping is as deep and billowy light as a fresh snow drift. And cheery yellow lemon can brighten even the dreariest day. The lemon filling is tart and intense, like the best ... continue reading...
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