Prior to receiving this Savora 15-inch Acacia Wood Bowl, there are a number of things that went through my mind. One, is 15-inch too large and why does this bowl cost so much? I was no doubt curious. So, let’s take a look at Savora’s Read More …
Having gone into the history of Green Mountain Coffee in a previous blog post, this morning’s coffee that I am enjoying is their Fair Trade Certified Organic, Sumatran Reserve Dark Roast Coffee. Sumatra is a large island in western Indonesia and is the largest island Read More …
This year, California has received so much rain that it has helped alleviate our drought problem. But still, we need to practice safe watering because we are not necessarily out of the woods yet. And that means, I will need to find other means of Read More …
Several companies try to improve from FitBit’s basic design and offer more features and one company, Wor(l)d Wear (a division of Wor(l)d GN) has released a product that offers much more than the cheaper wearable technology and it’s known as HELO, a wearable technology that Read More …
As I discussed visiting Toyota’s amusement park, Mega Web in Odaiba, Japan, in a previous blog post, I focused on the exterior of the building but not what’s inside. So, as I visited Mega Web once again, I figured why not show you the interior Read More …
Ralph Lauren is an American brand that continues to attract people all over the world. From its inception back in 1967 by American designer Ralph Lauren and a company that once specialized only in men’s ties, Lauren’s interest in sports would lead him to create Read More …
I absolutely love Caprese salad. Caprese meaning in Italian “Salad of Capri” and originated from a little island off the coast of naples. It’s a simple dish with wonderful flavors which typically is made of sliced fresh mozzarella (if you can find fresh mozzarella, especially Read More …
When you read things like… “Never buy celery ever again” or “Never buy green onions/scallions again”. As I tend to use these vegetable for dishes (or eat my celery with almond butter), it caught my attention. Celery As I eat celery M-F and go through Read More …
Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian filmmaker and screenwriter known for cinema masterpieces such as “The White Sheik” (1952), “I Vitelloni” (1953), “La Strada” (1954), “Nights of Cabiria” (1957),”La Dolce Vita” (1960), “8 1/2” (1963), etc. Fellini’s films are known for capturing ethereal storylines, fantasy that Read More …
Located in Shinjuku is yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant called IWA and it is produced by former AKB48 (a popular Japanese female idol group) member, Mayumi Uchida. Mayumi Uchida, during her time at AKB48, was a vibrant performer who was known for being the first member Read More …
As I have posted about my love for Peet’s Coffee and their Brazil Minas Naturais K-Cup Coffee, the next Peet’s Coffee that I was able to try and very much enjoy is their Cafe Domingo Medium Roast K-Cups. According to Peet’s Coffee, they created this Read More …
While we have had a great rainy January 2017, the drought in the the western United States is still there and we will need to continue practicing water conservation. And for plants, the best way is to save water during these drought years is to Read More …
Many iconic fashion brands are well-known of being from America or Europe and a few from Asia. And while Japan is known for its electronics, video games, sportswear and footwear, and for some brands, its clothingwear. But one major Japanese clothing brand that is huge Read More …
In Tokyo, there are cities known for shopping. Shibuya area is known to attract the teen to 20s demographic, omotesando shopping district in Shibuya for those who are in their 20’s through 40’s. But there is one city known for attracting major luxury brand shoppers Read More …
“Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” is one of those films that stays with you. You don’t remember it so much as a war film, but a film about the relationship of man and their differences. During my trips to Japan during the Winter, you can hear Read More …