September 1, 2007
Addicted to Kabocha (pumpkin)
Ever since returning from Japan a few weeks, I'd been craving the simmered pumpkin that Naoki's mother made many times while we were there. Luckily, I found that Nijiya, our local Japanese food market carries organic Kabocha! The first... Read more
August 5, 2007
The Last Fireworks Show in Okazaki - definitely one to remember...
We sat in the middle of two firework shows. One side rapidly shot off many smaller fireworks while the other side shot off larger ones. Half way through, we were hit with a thundershower that left everyone drenched and... Read more
July 19, 2007
Eating Healthy in Japan
We just arrived in Japan yesterday after a long journey by car, plane, speedboat, and minivan! Our first place to visit was my in-laws in Mie. My lovely mother-in-law, Misako-san, prepared a wonderful assortment of dishes of different types... Read more
June 3, 2007
Identifying produce that's GMO, Coventional, or Organic
The following information has been circulating for a few years. It's copied from an email I received awhile ago. If you have any interest in learning more about genetically-modified food, please watch the documentary "The Future of Food" and visit... Read more
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
April 19, 2007
Movies made for Food Lovers
The movies and dramas I enjoy most involve food. I love stories that center around cooking and people coming together to eat. It's even better when they take time to admire the dishes or ingredients.... 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
February 2, 2007
Birthday Dinner
Last Saturday on the 27th of January, my wonderful and dear friend, Sophie (who has thrown a birthday celebration for me every year that I've known her!) hosted a fabulous dinner with an unending array of dishes presented family... Read more
January 30, 2007
Orange Creamsicle
This past weekend, I had the worst craving for an Orange Julius drink. Do you remember those? There are still some stands in select malls around the Bay Area. This super sweet orange drink is like a liquid creamsicle,... 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
November 21, 2006
Preparing for Thanksgiving Dinner
Ok, not the best picture, but this cranberry/orange relish is delicious with turkey. The color is off in this photo and it's actually a deep dark red with flecks of orange. I used two containers of fresh cranberries, one... Read more
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
November 11, 2006
Demystifying the Supplements We Need
From a recent Preventions Magazine - By Elizabeth Somer, RD If you're a part of the 7% of women who never miss a meal or make unhealthy food choices, maybe you don't need supplements. For the rest of us, supplements... Read more
October 29, 2006
Fresh Pressed Pomegranate Juice!!
There are always treasures to be found at each of the local farmers markets in the Bay Area. Today was our first time exploring the one held in downtown Campbell. We decided last Sunday while at Santana Row's Farmers... Read more
October 27, 2006
Nutrigenomics - Nutrients from Food Help Modulate Genomic Function
Last weekend on Saturday, October 21, the ANA (American Nutraceutical Association) held it's annual Nutraceuticals and Medicine Fall 2006 Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. The focus was on the role of nutraceuticals, diet and nutrition in disease prevention. This continuing education... Read more
October 16, 2006
Nectarines during the Fall?!
Fresh and delicious, but not so pretty to look at, Artic White Nectarines were had at this past Sunday's farmers' market in Santana Row. We arrived for the last 30 minutes and most of the more asthetically pleasing fruit... Read more
October 12, 2006
Stop that Gas Attack!
It pains me to write about this subject, as I find it difficult to maintain composure as an adult when discussing the subject of ..well, flatulence. You know, passing the gas, tooting, cutting the cheese, etc. I could go on,... 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 15, 2006
Growing our own organic strawberries and tomatos
Nothing beats the taste of a freshly picked strawberry or tomato grown in your garden, or in our case, balcony planter. I never believed it til actually trying it for the first time! Our local farmers market carries a... Read more
August 4, 2006
Beard Papa - now in San Francisco
Well, I'm not sure if this could be counted as "healthy" eating, but if you wanted to indulge in something wickedly delicious, a custard/cream puff from Beard Papa might do. That is if you don't mind waiting for a few... Read more
Delicious Gazpacho Recipe - yum!
Gazpacho is one of my favorite dishes, especially on hot summer days! This is an easy recipe that I modify to my taste using spicy peppers, more garlic and sprouted wheat toast (instead of the stale white bread). Since... Read more
July 30, 2006
I Looove Farmers Market & Shopping!
Beautiful white peaches from Kashiwase Farms (Organic, specializing in stone fruit, almonds, and Asian pears (yum!)) Today we headed to the Farmers Market at Santana Row. Thankfully the crowd was light, as I believe most people were swarming around... Read more
June 24, 2006
Staying cool as a cucumber
During the hot summers, my favorite things to eat are foods that cool the body. The wise Chinese view seasonality of foods in a more complex light, through the application of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) wisdom to dietary habits. In... Read more
April 30, 2006
Rivers of Chocolate 2006 in Saratoga
Blessed by beautiful sunny skies and warmer temperatures, I set out to attend this year's "Rivers of Chocolate" event in Saratoga, California. It was held at the picturesque Mountain Winery nestled high in the hills. We arrived early and were... Read more
February 6, 2006
Real NY-style pizza in San Jose!
Never thought it would be possible to find good pizza in the Bay Area and was actually looking forward to my March trip to Fort Worth, Texas where there's a NY-style pizzeria with the most amazing pie that I think... Read more
April 26, 2005
Madagascar Red Vanilla Tea and honey toast
yum. If you love vanilla (real vanilla) http://www.vanilla.com is a site worth visiting!... Read more
