in the kitchen

My mom was peeling cabbage to make salad. I was cutting eggplant. She felt a leaf in her hands and said, "I know spring is coming when cabbage leaves are soft."

It made me happy about living in Japan, this little country with four beautiful seasons.

neapolitan; spaghetti, not ice cream

Today's dinner!

This is spaghetti fried with vegetables and bacon (or sausage) in ketchup. We call it "Spaghetti Neapolitan" in Japan, and yes I believed it came from Naples, Italy, for a long time.

I can say nothing about American people who think California rolls are really Japanese, can I?

Then I think California rolls are one of the best American inventions, and hope Italians enjoy our Spaghetti Neapolitan as much as I enjoy California rolls.

Here's a video on how to make Spaghetti Neapolitan. It makes you hungry.

i heart viento y agua

Mexican moka is one of my greatest discoveries in America, and so far Viento y Agua makes it the best.

I can spend hours just sitting at this cafe, and at the end somehow still feel I've had a productive day.