umaimon

I would like to grab a beer with you, my dear.

ika no kunsei— smoked squid slices. (not rubber bands)

so sweet and sticky, we will never be apart.

kuri-okowa— steamed sticky (mochi-gome) rice with chestnuts. a nice autumn dish.

Warm, fluffy, and just as sweet as you.

hot cake (pancake) made from Japanese hot cake mix. I threw in chocolate chips. The difference between American and Japanese pancakes is that Japanese pancakes rise to become much thicker, (I think due to the mix containing baking powder).

“As I ate a persimmon
the bell resounds
at Horyuji temple”

-a haiku by Masaoka Shiki, translated by one of us

Persimmon— a fruit native to Asia and Japan. it is in season during Autumn and Wintertime.

You fall in love, ZING BOOM!!!
-It’s Oh So Quiet, Bjork

buta no shougayaki— pork marinated in grated ginger and dashi-jyoyu. pan-fried with onions. a quick and perfect lunch or dinner. marinated overnight (this case it was), it packs in a LOT of flavor.