When my toddler, T, had his first taste of this roll cake his wee face broke into a…
Totto-ed: Ramen hot spot with broth that you want to slurp and slurp
I spotted Totto from a distance by recognizing the crowd outside. Yes, it is one of those places that…
Zen meditation class in Kyoto
One of the things that all visitors do in Kyoto is visit temples. It is, after all, an…
Three Hearty Salad Recipes for Dinner Tonight
I never used to enjoy salads. Really. Where I grew up in the U.S. they always seemed so…
One day itinerary for Arashiyama, Kyoto
During our most recent trip to Kyoto, my wife S and I had the pleasure of staying in…
Pantry Basics: Toad-in-the-hole Redux
This is a spectacularly simple dish to prepare. Seriously. I spotted the original recipe,which was inspired by English…
Facil – when in Berlin, eat French
When in Germany, eat French? Well, that is exactly what I did. Berlin is not a big city…
Power Breakfasts: Basic Whole Wheat Waffles
On lazy weekends or holiday mornings, I like to make my family a more indulgent breakfast. Something they…
Hotels We Love: HOSHINOYA Kyoto (part 2 of 2)
When you stay in a traditional ryokan in Japan, it’s almost always assumed that you’ll be having dinner…
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