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  • Aritsugu cooking knives at the Nishiki market in kyoto, japan
    COOKING tools FOOD + DRINK

    The Aritsugu knives

    My shopping list to Japan included the purchase of one cooking knife. I did not know which one I wanted until I learned that Aritsugu will carve your name on the…

    April 23, 2010
  • deers at nara in japan
    LIVING TRAVEL

    Feeding the deers in Nara

    One of most delightful experiences all travelers to Nara, Japan should try is to feed the protected deers. They are 1200 deers that live freely in Nara-koen and its surrounding areas.…

    April 23, 2010
  • bone china farmers market baskets at jason home and garden
    FOOD + DRINK TABLEWARE

    Farmers Market Baskets

    These adorable fruit baskets would add a nice touch to any outdoor party this summer. The Farmers Market baskets are made of a sturdy bone china in a glossy finish. You…

    April 22, 2010
  • open kitchen design
    HOME + GARDEN KITCHEN design

    How to Make the Open Kitchen an Enjoyable Inviting Space

    I asked my friend Line Atallah if she would like to write a guest post about open kitchen living. Line lived with her husband and their two young boys. She recently…

    April 22, 2010
  • Blofield inflatable bathtub
    HOME + GARDEN HOME decor

    Blofield Inflatable Bathtub

    Now, you will be able to take a stylish bath under the stars anywhere you want to. The same Dutch company that launched in 2008 inflatable sofas and chairs has recently…

    April 21, 2010
  • heath ceramics at the san francisco ferry building
    FOOD + DRINK TABLEWARE

    Heath Ceramics at the Ferry Building in San Francisco

    Heath Ceramics opened a small 500 square feet store at the historic San Francisco Ferry Building, which is a great place for shopping. The best thing is that Heath Ceramics is located next…

    April 21, 2010
  • attendant at a ryokan
    LIVING TRAVEL

    My First Stay at a Ryokan: Food and Sleep

    Yesterday, we experienced what is the closest thing that a traveler can get for imaging life in the classic Japanese tatami house. We stayed at a ryokan named Gion Fukuzumi. A ryokan is…

    April 21, 2010
  • kids who give a hand in the kitchen
    FAMILY LIVING with kids

    5 Simple Ways to Get Kids Involved in the Kitchen

    I am glad to introduce Aimée Wimbush-Bourque, a mother to two little chefs-in-training and editor at Simple Bites, a website dedicated to bringing whole food to real families, simply. When she is not…

    April 20, 2010
  • furoshiki techniques
    GIFT IDEAS Gift WRAP

    Furoshiki Making (wrapping cloth)

    The art of furoshiki making has been across Japan since centuries. Furoshiki is often presented in Western countries as a gift wrapping alternative. But really, furoshiki making is used to carry…

    April 19, 2010
  • go on a picnic bento boxes by afternoon tea
    ENTERTAINING OUTDOOR entertaining

    I Want to Go on a Picnic with Afternoon Tea

    You should have seen my happy face  when I entered Afternoon Tea, a Japanese retailer that sells adorable bento boxes and lunch accessories. Their collection includes you need and dream of…

    April 18, 2010
  • no gifts please at kids parties
    FAMILY KIDS party

    Alternative Ideas to Requesting No Gifts and a Giveaway

    I am glad to introduce the first guest blogger who gave me an hand during my trip in Japan.  The first one is Lisa Kothari of Dear Peppers and Pollywogs. Lisa…

    April 18, 2010
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