Macaron (and other fine desserts) hunt in Tokyo

Pistachio macaron with pistachio cream, topped with fresh berries at Laduree in Ginza Oh, I’m sure you all are thinking, “What in the world?!  She’s a dietitian, and she’s eating that?” Yes, I am.  And no, I don’t feel guilty about it either.  So there!  To me, there is no such thing as a “perfect” … Continue reading

Tokyo Trip Part One: From Tsukiji Fish Market to Streetside Noodles

I’m in Tokyo this week, so for my next couple blogs, I’m going to share with you some of my food-related experiences in this bustling, vibrant city.  P and I have planned this trip for awhile now, and there was no way we were going to miss the Tsukiji Fish Market and auction, the largest … Continue reading

Sangria and Memories

In 2006, I went to Spain to visit my little brother who was studying (or should I say, traveling and partying year-round) in Madrid.  It was a great brother-sister trip – we hung out in Madrid and Barcelona, then flew to Lyon, France, and met up with our cousin, who then went with us to … Continue reading

Apologies for my hiatus!

If you’re wondering why I haven’t posted in more than a week, it’s because I’ve been elbowed away from my kitchen since last Saturday!  My mom and aunt flew over for a much-deserved vacation and in the midst of sight-seeing, relaxing, and traveling to Kauai with us, they managed to live up to their supermom … Continue reading