The One about the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – Tom Bradley International Terminal
When it comes to airports, one of the largest international airports in the United States is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). And I have been to this airport many times and have seen it change with the times, especially the Tom Bradley International Terminal Read More …
The One about Grieving
Throughout today, I have been with family remembering my uncle for the one year anniversary of his death. Which will follow a one year anniversary for my grandmother’s death. I’m not too familiar with grieving on the Amith side of the family, as with my Read More …
The One about Revisiting Namiyoke Inari Shrine in Tsukiji
One of the things that irks me is when I visited an area and then after further doing research for my blog post, I realize that I forgot to explore other areas of a location, a temple, a shrine, etc. by forgetting to turn a Read More …
The One about William A. Wellman’s “Public Enemy”
In 1931, Warner Bros. produced and distributed the pre-code gangster film “The Public Enemy”. Directed by William A. Wellman (“A Star is Born”, “The Ox-Bow Incident”, “Battleground”) and starring James Cagney (“Yankee Doodle”, “Angels with Dirty Faces”, “White Heat”), Jean Harlow (“Libeled Lady”, “Suzy”, “Red Read More …
The One about the Stuffed Artichoke with Sundried Tomatoes and Feta
I made grilled artichoke stuffed with feta and sun dried tomatoes. The recipe is quite simple: 4-6 artichokes 4 oz. feta cheese (what you can get at the grocery store in a container) 1/3 cup of panko bread crumbs 2-3 tablespoons of sundried tomatoes in Read More …
The One about the Sushi Dai Challenge
I wrote about Sushi Dai at Tsukiji and how the restaurant is one of the popular, must-go destinations for sushi enthusiasts. And for those who are unable to bare the wait, they end up going to Daiwa Sushi or another sushi restaurant. But I had Read More …
Travel Guide: The One about the Best Debit Card to Bring for Traveling and with No Foreign Transaction Fees
When it comes to traveling, there are a few things I have learned when it comes to using a debit card overseas: a) Do not use my main ATM/Debit Card when I travel b) Find another bank where I put my budgeted travel money and Read More …
The One about Krispy Kreme’s Doughnuts Smooth Light Roast Coffee K-Cups
Since 1937, when Vernon Rudolph purchased a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans Chef and would go on to create Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, the doughnut chain would become successful. But as donuts stores are known for their coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts has been captivating people Read More …
The One about the Cobra 2017 Ultralite Golf Bag
I have been looking for a light golf bag with a stand and seeing the black and orange, I have been looking forward to the Cobra Golf 2017 Ultralight Golf Bag. But there a few things that are important for me when it comes to Read More …
The One about the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno
I visited the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno Park. I went to check out the exhibit of German Renaissance painter and printmaker, Lucas Cranach the Elder. The building of the National Museum of Western Art was designed by Le Corbusier (Charles-Edouard Jeanneret), one Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about How to Watch Live Japanese Baseball Games During Your Visit to Japan
Between March through November in Japan, it’s baseball season. And baseball games in Japan are entertaining, lively and a different vibe than what one would experience in the United States. As one friend would say, it’s like a baseball game and concert mushed into one. Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about Doing Coin-Op Laundry in Japan
A friend was asking me about laundry in Japan. As I didn’t stay at an AirBNB or a friend’s place to access someone’s laundry machine, the hotels that I have been to have public laundry machines. So, knowing this, I always bring a net (like Read More …
The One about the Baked Salmon with Hashbrown
As I continue to cook with alternatives to using anything not wheat, tapioca or corn-based and also not eating any rice or pasta, I saw on the food network site that someone utilized hashbrowns. That caught my attention and I decided to see if I Read More …
Travel Guide – Japan: The One about a Beginner’s Guide to Convenience Stores in Japan
You may be wondering why people talk about going to convenience stores in Japan. If you are from the United States, the first thing to do is eliminate what you have seen at your American convenience store, eliminate the thoughts of lottery tickets, slurpees, soda, Read More …
The One about the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay H4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
From Danish consumer electronics company, Bang & Olufsen (B&O) comes their Beoplay H4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Bang & Olufsen has been around since 1925 founded by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen and the company’s early beginnings was known for its alternate current radio and known Read More …
The One about Starbucks Pike Place Roast K-Cup Coffee
In 1971, the first Starbucks was founded in Seattle, Washington. The #1 coffee company and coffeehouse chain in the world, Starbucks is best known for putting taste, quality and customer service as priority. They are also known for popularizing dark roasted coffee. In Seattle is Read More …
The One about King Vidor’s “The Patsy”
“The Patsy” is perhaps the precursor to the screwball comedy and Marion Davies does a wonderful job with her comedy in this film. From playing the spunky younger sister who is starry eyed over her sister’s boyfriend Tony, to the comedic side of the actress Read More …
The One about the Extech EX360 Compact Electrical True RMS MultiMeter
I have been wanting to try an Extech True RMS multimeter. So far, I have only used an Armprobe True RMS multimeter (AM-570), so this is the only True RMS multimeter I can compare it to. But it’s great to finally test out the Extech Read More …
The One about Akihabara at Night Pt.1
Akihabara. The electric city known for its shops of toy merchandise, collectables, video games, electronics, maid cafes and more. I’ve been to Akihabara many times, but often staying within the known shopping districts. I decided to walk around Akihabara and intentionally get lost, taking photos Read More …
The One about the Crispy Chicken in Chicken Stock with Mushrooms, Scallions and Garlic and Zucchini Salad
Having made chicken marsala before, I wanted to try something different. Skipped the Marsala wine and pasta, you can make the chicken with your almond flour or gluten-free flour and cook the chicken in extra virgin olive oil, making sure that both sides are slightly Read More …