As Alyssa mentioned in her furikake post earlier this week, this month represents a little bit of food limbo for those of us who live in climates where heat persists. As much as I want to start making soups and inhaling pumpkin and transitioning away from daily iced tea, last weekend’s temps were easily in the
Custom Nail Polish Colors at Home
Nail polish in Japan is very, very girly. It’s primarily pink and shimmery or sparkly. Or pastel. And if it’s none of those things, then there’s usually a rhinestone or some kind of gold shiny decal on the person’s nails. I love bright, bold colors like coral and mint. I love dark, rich reds
DIY Wood Bead Necklace
You know that Coco Chanel saying where you put on all the accessories you want and then look in the mirror before you leave and take one thing off? I need a mantra that is pretty much the exact opposite of that. I LOVE jewelry, but an unfortunately metal allergy means that a lot of
Furikake
I’m completely in food limbo right now. It seems like everyone is switching to fall food, but I’m not ready for pumpkin and apples and stews. It’s still above 80 degrees Fahrenheit here in Tokyo, and the thought of butternut squash just makes me start sweating.
Friday Favorites
Happy Friday! Free September Desktop Calendar: Nicole’s Classes created this cheerful orange print desktop calendar. Download it for free and brighten up the rest of the month!
Beef Chow Mein
My big sister got a new job this week and even though we had only a night’s notice to celebrate, we got together for a mid-week dinner at our favorite Chinese place. We’ve perfected our order to include all of our favorite flavors and a just-right amount of food, but sadly there’s no chow mein
Happy Hour: Peaches ‘n Cream Grownup Ice Cream Float
Bourbon and peaches are made for each other, as are peaches and cream. So why not combine all three for a perfect end-of-summer boozy dessert? Simply omit the bourbon for a delicious, kid-friendly version.
Edible Cheese Bowl: Frico Cups with Tomatoes and Balsamic
Apparently I’m on a bite-sized food kick lately. Maybe it’s because we’re planning a few larger dinner parties in the next few months and I’m working on crowd-friendly menus. Or maybe it’s because I’ve always had a soft spot for miniature things. Either way, these frico cups are delicious, beautiful, crowd-friendly, and a little bit