2018年7月 – Global Space Net

Day trip to Nikko with home stay students ♪

I went to Nikko with my home stay student and another host family. It was a exciting day trip by car from Tokyo. I haven’t been to Nikko for a long time.

We started to drive around 6 AM and took a short rest in a shop on the high way. Then we arrived at the Kegon Falls almost two hours later. It was a little rainy and foggy in the morning that day. The falls had high water volume because of a previous strong tyhoon.

We went to Toshogu Shrine next. Usually there are many people there but not so many people in the morning after the strong tyhoon. Luckly it was easy to get the tickets. Early bird catches the worm!

Gojunoto(Five-Story Pagota) was so beautiful!

These are the famous sculptures of the three wise monkeys in Toshogu.

We can see gorgeous decorations and colorful paintings.

There were more people coming in the afternoon. When we went back to the car, there were many cars waiting in the parking lot and the line was so long.

I enjoyed a grilled Ayu fish. This is one of my favorite foods. ♡

I want to visit with my family next time. ^^

Mexican Summer Taco Dinner ♪

Mexican Summer Taco Party in July!

It was a hot and humid summer this year. Fresh salsa and spicy chili con carne were good for summer meals. ♪

I had been in California for few years and had enjoyed Mexican food very much. Some of my mexican friends taught me some recipes for me so I can cook by myself in Japan sometimes. ♪

I invited my friend and her husband this time and the husband really loved tacos.

He said he really liked my tacos and I was so happy to hear that. ^^

This time, I used two type of beans: the kala chana beans & the urad whole beans.

Both of the beans are really tasty. I made chili con carne with urad whole and cooked kala chana beans with cheese.

Beans with cheese, and the Mexican Omlet

I also cooked a mexican omlet with bell pepper and fish ceviche.

And of course, Corona Beer goes well with Mexican food!

Orange and peach milk pudding for dessert 🙂

I want to try exploring not only more mexican meals but also new dishes from around the world!

2018.07

Chinese Cooking Dinner in July ♪

I had a welcome party for my sister in law’s family to Tokyo! I cooked some chinese style dishes for dinner this time. ♪ We love chinese food and enjoy putting several dishes on the table.

Tomato and Szechuan pickles salad