April 20, 2007

Favorite places to shop, dine, and frequent in the Bay Area

This is "omurice" (Japanese-style omelette rice topped with demiglace sauce) from Clover Bakery in San Jose. Last night I found two teabags of my favorite organic mulberry tea and enjoyed it alongside my pastries filled with spicy fish roe... Read more


February 4, 2007

Great News! Nijiya San Jose to Open 2/11

I'm so excited about the opening of Nijiya here in San Jose! It will be the closest market to us that sells locally grown, organic produce, Japanese/Asian food items, delicious cooked lunch box sets, and yummy desserts!! We've been... Read more


January 10, 2007

Daiso in Daly City

A blurry pic taken with my cellphone. It was so cold, I couldn't stop shaking long enough to get a clear shot. One of the best places to visit while in Japan are the 100 yen shops! These stores blow... Read more


November 21, 2006

Buddha's Hand at the Ferry Building Farmers Market

This weird, but interesting looking citron is called a "Buddha's Hand" and was purchased at today's farmers market at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. It's scent is similar to a Meyers lemon, but more intense and slightly sweeter.... Read more


October 21, 2006

The New Bloomingdale's in San Francisco

Westfield has really outdone itself and created an amazing shopping center in downtown San Francisco. The interior of the mall is beautiful with all the glass letting in natural light, especially through the glass dome preserved from the original... Read more


October 9, 2006

Contact me directly if you are interested in any of the following:

* 100% Pure Organic Blackberry Honey from Oregon. - My dear friend introduced us to the best honey that makes everything you put it in tastes dreamy! That's not an exaggeration either. She is also able to get other wonderful... Read more


August 3, 2006

Constructing the Dream Board

I'm adding this pic to my dream board. Just looking at it makes me happy. It will have a special designated place in my future home. I will suspend it from the ceiling and it will swing! There are... Read more


February 5, 2006

Fighting Cellulite - Mesotherapy comes to the Bay Area

The quest for fixing those cottage cheese thighs, stomachs and arms just got a little easier. As one client stated, even with all the exercise and dieting we do, the curse of cellulite still clings to us after the weight... Read more