Pear Ginger Shrub incorporates seasonal flavors in an interesting drink mix without getting too complicated. The ginger gives this beverage a nice bite while the flavor of ripe pear adds soft sophistication. Try it with club soda over ice or experiment with a cocktail recipe of your own.
I gave up in Bulls Gap. Just two days into our latest road trip the weather began to turn and my mood with it. Then, after a good night’s sleep, I found Tipton’s Café, the perfect place to begin another day on the road.
It looks better in the pictures, even my pictures, than it does in reality. Rowan Oak, the home of William Faulkner, is a charming old property but it is not the elegant southern mansion imagined by many. Instead Rowan Oak remains a bit rough around the edges and feels more like an ample old […]
The look and feel of the shop was everything I aspire to in my own kitchen; organized while being generous, interesting yet at the same time useful, efficient but full of texture and fragrance.
Truth is, I don’t even like maraschino cherries. I don’t think I have eaten more than three (aside from those in my recently acquired mason jar) in my entire life…
Beyond the Golden Pavilion, and through the garden, stands a teahouse. It is open to guests and offers a bowl of matcha and a sweet…
A cross-country road trip is one way to make connections when you find yourself at a turning point. After all, I like to see and experience what lies between here and there. Along the way, there is bound to be something noteworthy, even when it isn’t quite what you expect.
In California we were introduced to a delightful new recipe for a sort of Indian inspired jerk chicken that is quick to prepare and perfect for lots of summer occasions…no matter the weather.
For a quick meal, Japan’s MOS Burger offers a familiar sense of fast-food convenience coupled with a unique take on burgers and fries. A Seafood Fritter on a Rice Bun served with fries and tea is an interesting and low-stress option for satisfying your hunger on the go.
Fresh Off the Plane We arrive at Narita airport around 4:30pm. Once we pass through immigration and customs we head straight for the JR Travel Service Center to trade our Exchange Orders for official Japan Rail Passes. I have done this several times and the process is always seamless. It […]
Shopping at a Conbini Across the street from the train station in Nara, Japan is a Sunkus conbini, or Japanese convenience store. I stopped by most every day on my last visit to Nara. I think I found something new and interesting every time. One of my favorite stops whenever […]
In the fall of 2007 I was writing about some of my favorite things; breakfasts in Japan and vending machines. Oddly enough, this summer I find myself coming full circle in blog topics…