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Japanese Cherry Blossom Cakes
This post is coming a little late in the season now that the last of the cherry blossoms have finally all fallen, but I still can’t help but do one last sakura-themed post! I had always been interested in trying … Continue reading
Hanami
Ohayo Gozaimasu! Hanami It’s spring! In Japan! I definitely picked the right time of year to visit this gorgeous country because spring is amazing! Winter has fled. Spring is arrived and with it warm air and the hope of new life. … Continue reading
News about pizza
3D-printing pizzas, pizza for soldiers, 580 pages book of best pizzerias. https://newsfromtheworld.wordpress.com/2016/03/16/news-about-pizza/
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Tagged #travels, 3D-printing, Books, England, food, Kickstarter, Manchester, pizza, soldiers, UK, usa, war
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You must be nuts!
I bet you don’t know what these are … … or maybe you do if you’re from Brazil or Thailand, but I had never heard of cashew fruit or juice before coming to Brazil. Yes, of course I knew what cashew … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, cashew, exotic fruit, food, mercado municipal, nuts, Sao Paulo, South America
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Favela cooking
Today was a dramatic day that put our intrepid name to the test. It started dramatically when we awoke to the sound of a loud firework being released near our apartment. We later learned this is a prelude to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasilian food, Brazil, cooking, cooking course, Culture, favela, food, Rio de Janeiro
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Six Brazilian foods you should try that aren’t barbecue
Last week, I wrote that Brazil is waiving its visa requirement for a few months this year, making it suddenly easier to visit the country. So if you’ve ever wanted to visit Brazil, 2016 is the time to do it. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Acarajé, Brazil, Brigadeiro, Cachorro quente, cheese bread, feijoada, food, hot dog, pao de quiejo, South America, travel
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Husband Meets Japan, An Interview
I couldn’t believe it when I learned my husband, Thad, would be flying back to Asia after less than two months of resettling in New York. Thad’s animated short film, Taking the Plunge, won a Student Academy Award and was … Continue reading
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Tagged 3D animation, adventure, animation, Art, Asia, backpacking, Culture, film festival, food, Japan, Nagoya, New York City, travel
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Muffin Much
As mentioned in my previous post, teashops, cafes, bars and restaurants are a haven for me, probably since I am an appalling cook but love good food (and especially the sweet kind). If you’re ever in Manchester, here are a few places … Continue reading
Manchester: New Year, New Restaurants
Being a massive foodie I thought the best way to start the year off is with a blogpost on new(ish) restaurant openings in my hometown, Manchester. I’m so happy lots of great restaurant chains from down south are starting to migrate … Continue reading
The Brazilian-Japanese and the Jew: A Nagahama Tale
So, the other day I stopped by my local Brazilian shop (yes, that is a major thing in Japan) to get some meat to make stew later this week. One of the clerks is a nice guy that wants to learn … Continue reading
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