December 27, 2006

Searching for the perfect property

After visiting a handful of properties, it's apparent more than ever, that it's necessary to view the property in person and not make judgements based on the images posted on the MLS. Listing agents are either getting better at angling... [Read more]


December 25, 2006

5th Avenue Chocolatier - Best Truffles EVER!!

One of our friends from Oklahoma sent us the most heavenly pieces of dark chocolate truffles! I would not be able to describe how decadent and delicious they are. They arrived in a modest looking pale wood box and... [Read more]


December 18, 2006

Organic Sun Dried Dates from California!

Sophie's beautiful mother recently ordered us a bazooka-load of these delicious organic, sundried dates from Oasis Garden Farms! When I was younger, my friend's mother used to make the most amazing homemade chicken soup and used these types of... [Read more]


December 16, 2006

Good Friends and Great Food! To Stay Healthy...Make Friends!!

This past Wednesday evening was spent celebrating the birthdays of two friends, Nao and Carla. I met both of them earlier this year at a beautiful and elaborate dinner party hosted by one of Naoki's fellow Toastmaster friends, Fumie.... [Read more]


December 12, 2006

Lucky's Bath

oh geez, I think I'm turning into one of those crazy bird people... This is Lucky taking a bath in Naoki's hands. He seems to prefer that over using the bird bath we purchased for him at a recent... [Read more]