Tokyo Terrace

December Baby

December 8, 2011

Introducing our baby boy…

Christmas morning in my family always began with me sitting at the top of the stairs with my sister. We would wait patiently while my parents put the finishing touches on the gifts under the tree, set up the video camera, and made coffee. The suspense that built not-so-gradually until we were finally allowed to [...]

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Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks

November 28, 2011

Two years ago, for our first Christmas in Tokyo, my thoughtful husband did everything he could to make me feel at home. I had a really difficult time not being in Minnesota with my family and he knew that I was struggling a bit. Fortunately, Christmas in Tokyo is just as festive as Minnesota, if [...]

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Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

November 23, 2011

Cranberry Sparkler 5 Ways and Mulled Wine with Japanese Citrus are perfect for toasting!
Well, today is my due date. I’m sitting here wondering if this little baby will arrive on time or fashionably late. Either way is just fine with me…but I wish he would share the schedule with the rest of us. Anyway, I wasn’t [...]

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Kurigohan (Japanese Chestnut Rice)

November 21, 2011

Chestnuts have never been a familiar food to me. Basically, I was only familiar with the song…you know, “chestnuts roasting on and open fire….”, and that’s where the relationship ended. When we moved to Tokyo, I had no idea we would be surrounded by so many chestnuts this time of year. Sometimes you can find [...]

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Panko Crusted Kabocha

November 17, 2011

Yesterday was the first day that truly felt like fall. The air was cool and crisp, the sky was bright blue, and the tell-tale draft that finds its way into our apartment made its first appearance. Some Tokyoites are not pleased with this change, but I am thrilled. It’s no secret that I’m a fan [...]

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Kabocha Purée

November 2, 2011

I managed to get my big pregnant belly out of the apartment for a little walk this afternoon. These last few weeks have left me feeling quite tired and even going for a short walk seems like an impossible feat. However, when I am able to manage the motivation to get out the door, it [...]

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