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Today's brunch was at a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown. I had a Pho Ga, chicken noodle soup with bean sprouts, mint, lime, etc. The food was better than the last time, but something was missing - it must be the spices that gives depth to the broth.
I learned about the spices when I was in Ho Chi Minh City on holiday back in 2003. I visited a friend of mine living there, Shio-san, who is now teaching French in Tokyo. Since I met her at university, it has always been inspiring and encouraging to see how she lives true to herself. I often check out her blog with her thoughts, topics on French language and culture and yummy photos. Here is the website. Enjoy!
http://shiofrancais.blogspot.com/
This is my first trip to Costco, a membership warehouse club that was founded in Kirkland, Washington.
I hadn't heard of it until I came to America, but there are nine locations in Japan as well.
This time a friend who has a membership drove me there for the American experience.
You can find from fresh produce to home electronics in bulk for lower prices than in ordinary retail stores. I ended up with quite a heavy bag with pasta, canned tomatoes, baking soda (not for baking but for cleaning!) etc.
The interior is just a warehouse itself, but brighter than Ikea storage.
Even "Special occasion dress for kids" available for $16. It doesn't look nice though.
My purchase included a bouquet - It's time to fill the vase again.
