So I started a new hobby this week.
Matcha Ice Cream
The first time I had matcha ice cream was in Japan many years ago. It was made by Haagen Dazs, surprisingly, and it quickly became my favorite flavor of that brand. I made matcha ice cream this past weekend using ceremonial grade matcha powder. First time doing so. Haagen Dazs has nothing on it.
Yakiniku at Home
A little bit of Korean-style BBQ on my Japanese-style tabletop charcoal grill ("shichirin").
Yakitori at Home
Trying out the new Japanese-style charcoal grill box with some homemade yakitori.
Japan Sundry
Various snapshots from this past week's Japan business trip.
Crème Brûlée Quiche
How do you kick up crème brûlée, my favorite dessert, an even higher notch? Serve it in a flaky, crispy pastry a la the Portuguese ‘pasteis de nata’ and call it crème brûlée quiche. So good!
Sunset from the Shinkansen
Beautiful sunset during golden hour on the bullet train ride from Tokyo to Utsunomiya.
Tokyo-Bound
Headed to Japan this morning for a week of business meetings. Late start in Columbus (1-hr delay) but otherwise, everything else appears to be as planned. Pleasant surprise: upgrade to the newly-renovated American Airlines Flagship Lounge instead of the regular Admirals Club in O’Hare.
