Tag Archives: sweet

Super Special Video Bonus!

We picked up the new Popin’ Cookin’ disaster today, and man, is it ridiculous. Candy Ramen and Gyoza set! We of course made an epic demonstration vlog, just for you πŸ™‚ Poppin’ Cookin, Popping Cooking, PopinCookin from Kracie…this whole series … Continue reading

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Small Kindnesses

The other day, English Club ran a bit long. When we finished the game, I asked the kids if they wanted to play again, fully expecting a chorus of “FINISH!” To my surprise they actually wanted to play one more … Continue reading

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Miso Kit Kats!

Recently, one of the best things ever happened. Word is starting to spread at work about my love of crazy Kit Kat flavors. One of my favorite coworkers said that he would let everyone know that if they see an … Continue reading

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Strawberry γ‚±γƒΌγ‚­!

Whenever we’ve come to Japan on business trips for Otakon, my male collegues would usually lose a little weight from all of the walking around. On the other hand, I would usually put on a couple pounds, from all of … Continue reading

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Mikan Kit Kats!

Welcome to the first installment of what is to become a regular feature of this blog: Kit Kat Reviews! I’m a bit crazy for different flavors of Kit Kats, and I want to share this joy with the world. There … Continue reading

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Ozenzai & Mochi

Today we decided to try a traditional Japanese New Year’s treat–γŠγœγ‚“γ–γ„. Ozenzai is aΒ  red bean soup served with Mochi, or rice cakes. The soup is sweet and, well, beany. Red beans, called azuki in Japan, are a common sweet … Continue reading

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