a gourmet friend

My friend Yuki returned to Japan temporarily from Australia. We were working together at the Japanese restaurant when I was in Sydney.

We love eating and drinking, and we have the same taste in food and drink. so we often went out and tried to find nice places to eat and drink.


When even she was in Japan, I didn't feel anything changes from when we were in Sydney. We were doing the same thing in here, looking for nice food and drinks ! and drinking beer in the daytime ! haha- ! Kanpai with Sapporo five Star beer and Chorizo from Chozumeya, Kamakura. 

We went to a pizza restaurant ''dada'', which recently one of my favorites.
It reminds me the pizza I ate one Italy.

Margherita

Quatro formaggi

Italian Pizza and Beer ! Good time !!
She went back to Gold Coast Australia couple weeks ago.
I am sure we will get together and enjoy new food and drinks another time again !  

coming of Autumn

Yesterday, I took a walk to the beach...

After the Summer, The beach became so quiet, I hear the sound of waves only.
Clear Autumn sky, cooler wind and beautiful wave music bring me fresh air. 　

As the days become shorter, I realized Summer is definitely over...
Autumn has come....

delicious life

The Japanese hambaagu (hamburger patty)  


The Japanese hambaagu is minced meat mixed with other ingredients, including onions, bread crumbs and eggs, patted and cooked so it is fluffy and juicy.

The other day, my friends and I cooked the hambaagu, it was soooooooooooooo good !


We made it a lot, so next morning, my friend made a hambaagu sandwich with abocado and tomato inside !
that was awesome !
We had it with banana and blueberry smoothie which is my current  favorite breakfast menu ：）

This would definitely be among three of greatest breakfast 2011. 






Spinach paste

I bought a spinach but it was getting bad, so I used for paste, with garlic and olive oil.
I put too much garlic.... but looked ok.
so I made some Bruschetta with the paste and cheese on top. 

and few days after, i cooked pasta with the paste.
it looked like Pesto.
well, next time I will make Pesto sauce.... because my basil in a fridge is also getting bad.... :(  
mmmm...... want to have a food processor !!

Enjoy delicious life !!

Ringo and Yuzu

 hambaagu chefs !! They are awesome chefs ! we should open a cafe together !!

full moon (満月MANGETSU)

Last night, the full moon lighted up the clear night sky.
It was really bright, even lighted my room.

At one time, The farmers who worked late, prayed to the moon for an abundant harvest in Japan.
so even now, many Japanese still enjoy the full moon and offer it dumplings and Japanese pampas grass.
but I didn't prepare those, so I offer it my wine, and made a toast !!
KANPAI (cheers) to the moon !!   
 

Sea and Sky 2011 Summer

Beach house BLUE MOON at Isshiki Hayama.
My Summer 2011, 
I spent most of the time in here.　
I enjoyed working and being by the blue sea spreading out before my eyes and the blue sky above every different day and time... it brings me refreshing breeze into my mind. 
Life is great.....


It's been 1 year since I came back in Japan and start living in Hayama.
I love this place.

here, up some pictures which the sceneries I met in this Summer...




Morning

Last day of Blue moon.

clear sky !

There is a beautiful moment even a cloudy day.

Sunset

pink-colored sky

 

0828　the end of Summer

Walking from Isshiki to Morito, We can see Enoshima beyond.

  The sun setting over the edge of holizon....

Night

in the moon light

I am still basking in the afterglow of this Summer....

Wedding bouquet

Look !! this Happiest smile !!

Last Sunday, I went to my friend Yuuki's wedding party. 

I met Yuuki when I was working at the StarBucks and through my friend Emi we got more closer. The smile on her wedding was the happiest smile ever !! She was so beautiful !! 

I just admire her shine all day....

We used to work at the StarBucks together !

Now, everyone became mommy !

We met Yuuki through our friend Emi who lives in U.S..

With Satomi and Ayako

Then, at the bouquet ceremony, miracle happened !
Yuuki used a bouquet which our friend Emi used on her weddding last July in Seattle! The bouquet was artificial flower, made by Emi's mom.

but It's luck of the draw,  
Satomi, Ayako and I were only knew the bouquet is very special...
We all remember Yuuki got the bouquet on the last July at Emi's wedding in Seattle.

Then..... miracle !!!!!! The person who got the bouquet was Satomi who is one of Emi's best friend !!
We can say it was a fate !!
Satomi got passed the happy baton. yeah !! Be happy Satomi !! 

Hideo is a bloom.
He looks really kind... and Yuuki cuddle up to him all the time.
They are such a perfect couple.
When I am with them, I feel very peaceful. 

I am happy I got a new friend Hideo-san !! 

Congratulations YUUKI and HIDEO !!

Their life-journey has just begun !

BON VOYAGE！

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Youuki&Hideo wedding party

88 !!

In Japan, We celebrate someone's eighty-eight birthday as 88 is the good fortune number.

My grandma reached eighty-eight years of age this August.

My dad, my brother and I played a song for grandma. 

She was so happy with even putting her hands up in the air ! (on a pic down below)

My grandma has full of woman's feminine charm and mannerisms.
And She always has gratitude for others.
From her, I am learning many things....
Thank you grandma !