tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83412930011701052092024-03-12T19:15:49.134-04:00Eat with M.E.Lover of food, travel and Winnie the Pooh!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16943314820200332475noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-83590208399936918982016-02-01T21:28:00.001-05:002016-02-01T21:29:27.103-05:00Mochi Green tea everywhereMy love for Mochi and green tea is obvious. However, I came across two amazing japanese dessert recipe. I decided why not!! <div><br></div><div>First is a moist gluten free michi brownie. The texture is excellent, the flavours are rich, not too sweet with a hint of matcha which was sprinkled on top generously. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3YiB0EyZQZfXKM8AWZ-DdK2LirmW1HZoEhN1hGM1ykurgNr1zt8eFQDK7IoluRr_pSRjE8gAWzwdtfXXBQBCWz8EPGVjNDMIqdkW8ckhCPVREHX9wagnKmyroqNATuQpW0Ph_O4qzOw/s640/blogger-image--1204827507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3YiB0EyZQZfXKM8AWZ-DdK2LirmW1HZoEhN1hGM1ykurgNr1zt8eFQDK7IoluRr_pSRjE8gAWzwdtfXXBQBCWz8EPGVjNDMIqdkW8ckhCPVREHX9wagnKmyroqNATuQpW0Ph_O4qzOw/s640/blogger-image--1204827507.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next is a green tea shortbread cookie! The green tea flavours are super deep and rich. The richest of the butter is cut with the hint of bitterness of the green tea. Amazing recipe as it doesn't feel heavy at all. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaDHu_BxZtiuTHqA3ul21bUGX2VuS5ekJ0nub0G2NQJIEtZZtEY1S6wa19-fpQos66AUewd30Gb5HHDvZ39x-sKy0NqABeewDh6J9HF1ruYvYNaX5_f3pHn-zdaf0cTr9r1ugLPcQMi4/s640/blogger-image--824705687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaaDHu_BxZtiuTHqA3ul21bUGX2VuS5ekJ0nub0G2NQJIEtZZtEY1S6wa19-fpQos66AUewd30Gb5HHDvZ39x-sKy0NqABeewDh6J9HF1ruYvYNaX5_f3pHn-zdaf0cTr9r1ugLPcQMi4/s640/blogger-image--824705687.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333366601394020472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-17032784041398822162016-02-01T21:22:00.001-05:002016-02-01T21:23:04.825-05:00Anniversary dinner at the renounced SPLENDIDO!!So when you first think of tasting menu, most foodie torontonian would think of the name, Splendido. They have recently revamp their menu with lots of japanese influence dishes, but comes with a steep price of $180/ person. <div><br></div><div>We arrived shortly before our 6pm reso and looking forward to our 4 hour meal!!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJmrAIft86RK6HOAejiPUO8AOXAwRw9CUFL4zkMnYl6O_eWLJ7eIjNxDittDkfjVvnRq76XjmnIWeQATKpqXxYDe8McvsRd7NqzMmeGkRGmpfeJNrASW5zOLSQVkEi-yIi4QkyKKZcA8/s640/blogger-image-308744996.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJmrAIft86RK6HOAejiPUO8AOXAwRw9CUFL4zkMnYl6O_eWLJ7eIjNxDittDkfjVvnRq76XjmnIWeQATKpqXxYDe8McvsRd7NqzMmeGkRGmpfeJNrASW5zOLSQVkEi-yIi4QkyKKZcA8/s640/blogger-image-308744996.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were kindly greeted by their captain and seated with a sparkling white to start. The bubbly was a great touch to start the meal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGso4cylIKIlmn7vlWrJKZYfGoCVWqrbJue0owpnxgeHE8-QbCukQtye18_qFFIqWVJtKRJgxPLMumj4xjTINX80UI0ys5tw8PPIiXKsnP7kZjtvKaCA6871Bc4UJPS0CZgOokjY7W8dM/s640/blogger-image--1294638863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGso4cylIKIlmn7vlWrJKZYfGoCVWqrbJue0owpnxgeHE8-QbCukQtye18_qFFIqWVJtKRJgxPLMumj4xjTINX80UI0ys5tw8PPIiXKsnP7kZjtvKaCA6871Bc4UJPS0CZgOokjY7W8dM/s640/blogger-image--1294638863.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our first finger food (left to right) was a truffle chicken mousse, a chestnut mustard sorbet, and avocado mousse. I took the first bite into the truffle mousse and was immediately reminded me of the familiar taste of chinese bakery chicken mushroom pie!!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCZHdLIzToL1fxthE3jZyCxeB8U2zVWl9OBmWVqSLKk4bW2RAsALFIOydNtxHVxIiLOoahyS-mOPb07V6BppUXQBSNSJcdEVv3iw8-INZ_IIiAcmJ2gxKrp1IcOjK8hlqgucwPBh6hcY/s640/blogger-image--1571561365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyCZHdLIzToL1fxthE3jZyCxeB8U2zVWl9OBmWVqSLKk4bW2RAsALFIOydNtxHVxIiLOoahyS-mOPb07V6BppUXQBSNSJcdEVv3iw8-INZ_IIiAcmJ2gxKrp1IcOjK8hlqgucwPBh6hcY/s640/blogger-image--1571561365.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next is cavier paired with a dark and milk chocolate mousse. The saltiness of the cavier was perfectly paired with the sweet and bitterness of the chocolate. Never have I thought that such combo is possible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf67GeUe8dnYcJQucSEUzLExvqidBoHlVJnQVjqNVph5ui1zi0DGzvmG_3S0EP8QCbQPCzo0Dbb-I0o1zEAxdIfyAlCO5FVR7A30OydK3V7ZiDo0_OTAqTEqqdlR69f1BdSXrHSX_CT1k/s640/blogger-image--1213185820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf67GeUe8dnYcJQucSEUzLExvqidBoHlVJnQVjqNVph5ui1zi0DGzvmG_3S0EP8QCbQPCzo0Dbb-I0o1zEAxdIfyAlCO5FVR7A30OydK3V7ZiDo0_OTAqTEqqdlR69f1BdSXrHSX_CT1k/s640/blogger-image--1213185820.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a cured mackerel with a creme fraishe. The mackerel isn't your typical Aji or Saba. Not fishy at all but retain the buttery and richness you would expect of mackerel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPg9igyJYzXb7R0VoychRuC8XWJHrMNPcJW0Y6luCtLOATrsXHcl70W9k4nueNAHqaUZ2yIiSXH36uwPy93QCRKLbmjXNkJKK6UbyEKmay4Uve8C9JZUl0NO66awi1_3pIvaGJ6TcdWv8/s640/blogger-image--127947444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPg9igyJYzXb7R0VoychRuC8XWJHrMNPcJW0Y6luCtLOATrsXHcl70W9k4nueNAHqaUZ2yIiSXH36uwPy93QCRKLbmjXNkJKK6UbyEKmay4Uve8C9JZUl0NO66awi1_3pIvaGJ6TcdWv8/s640/blogger-image--127947444.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This was by far my favourite dish!!!!! Nom nom!!!! It blew my mind and might have been the best Uni I ate outside of Japan!!!!! The bc uni is placed on top of a nori (seaweed) squid ink brioche!!!! The Uni is much more buttery and sweet than what you expect!!!! Not your typical briny texture and taste!!! Omg I have no words to describe this especially of my love for al thjngs uni!! Mr. E had to spare half of his portion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbf__J-eU3tJ2aHE2PYcNIj9vlSmDS-b9n1ADhRtEoMQccDDbeyub05S43GLQFfVGO7pX2G9ycXEiG2pTQvKDJ7NEBnq4caQd7LmVB26VIkL3Szi3RLe_gSctAVS9B1V0FQsorvx5SQk/s640/blogger-image--649474353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbf__J-eU3tJ2aHE2PYcNIj9vlSmDS-b9n1ADhRtEoMQccDDbeyub05S43GLQFfVGO7pX2G9ycXEiG2pTQvKDJ7NEBnq4caQd7LmVB26VIkL3Szi3RLe_gSctAVS9B1V0FQsorvx5SQk/s640/blogger-image--649474353.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>A twist to the classic chawanmushi (steamed japanese egg custard). It has the sweetness of dashi but much more buttery. Top with bitterr poached lobster. Match made in heaven!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswRMHVinJ9mabeRRgy0tkhY1UZazHGHA2YzrTu2Sc4m5jJ5goiC0oH8XRp6DbmjNDyWwdc-L-5qD8EiII0iMJfyDJ2LIq9Ko7qkX9Mdvz8v5k4fvEmDg9m32sRmCMWTVIf8FdVEdWdsk/s640/blogger-image--1744613409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswRMHVinJ9mabeRRgy0tkhY1UZazHGHA2YzrTu2Sc4m5jJ5goiC0oH8XRp6DbmjNDyWwdc-L-5qD8EiII0iMJfyDJ2LIq9Ko7qkX9Mdvz8v5k4fvEmDg9m32sRmCMWTVIf8FdVEdWdsk/s640/blogger-image--1744613409.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Another amazing finger size bite food! This is another cured ma latel on top of a brioche like bread. It reminds me of Spanish tapa with bold in your face flavours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNU2KtGwR_jshlpYs84yGjKWCc_z2CCoJ8m3EQSczwvqlJh6RCbFAWd1stN84My_EiBPIgHOWYSwDpNiRC4jBttDmCoHO5Ql2iZdAcFB0wnsJS_CX0usjRXYk6mwznHx95c9EMDWZIig/s640/blogger-image--641693351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNU2KtGwR_jshlpYs84yGjKWCc_z2CCoJ8m3EQSczwvqlJh6RCbFAWd1stN84My_EiBPIgHOWYSwDpNiRC4jBttDmCoHO5Ql2iZdAcFB0wnsJS_CX0usjRXYk6mwznHx95c9EMDWZIig/s640/blogger-image--641693351.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Very simple seaweed consume. The umami of the seaweed is refreshing after a few heavy dishes. Almost like a palette cleanser. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio01m7CHowAhtC2shi3Lg9W71RTWKooNHS9dZn74Q-Hu8OqE6FXHajgiPOs65CwIjCtMilFPqXDrS8yvv6nIismv91QGi1a3ryGAzoILLSnZkKb60vXP0zZRyeWgYu8cW98FSYX6GlcoE/s640/blogger-image--184030384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio01m7CHowAhtC2shi3Lg9W71RTWKooNHS9dZn74Q-Hu8OqE6FXHajgiPOs65CwIjCtMilFPqXDrS8yvv6nIismv91QGi1a3ryGAzoILLSnZkKb60vXP0zZRyeWgYu8cW98FSYX6GlcoE/s640/blogger-image--184030384.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Perfectly poached rainbow trout with crispy fried skin (like pork rind). Mr. R favourite dish by far. But wait there is a second part to this dish..... <br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YRdqRrjRJhslKO_NGnc0n9juNz1BA-PCtMbJlR8u_KwTgB6uIY8QSd93RDosSTsMwYQKZRH4zcqC3aHLV-Zu1-mCBfQLXbIlSq5gVtSvaLVN776wh27plyZCq1jeWcQGyjLN9vWne_k/s640/blogger-image--1606116377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YRdqRrjRJhslKO_NGnc0n9juNz1BA-PCtMbJlR8u_KwTgB6uIY8QSd93RDosSTsMwYQKZRH4zcqC3aHLV-Zu1-mCBfQLXbIlSq5gVtSvaLVN776wh27plyZCq1jeWcQGyjLN9vWne_k/s640/blogger-image--1606116377.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Part two of the trout is paired with the bone reduced consume jelly and cured trout eggs! It is like mini Ikura but sweeter!! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlHXzwazeMCz5rLK5xaZb7h9feFWLHAsEcnWTagMfnlABA3cn2q19xqausJoefvaeKHyN5VBysNEfj7UhRbeSnsNwmqENC_HBdDXffuLu4DTMHagNwX38otKkW0Hhz3t4ztVNLyE1Olc/s640/blogger-image-310475485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlHXzwazeMCz5rLK5xaZb7h9feFWLHAsEcnWTagMfnlABA3cn2q19xqausJoefvaeKHyN5VBysNEfj7UhRbeSnsNwmqENC_HBdDXffuLu4DTMHagNwX38otKkW0Hhz3t4ztVNLyE1Olc/s640/blogger-image-310475485.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This is literally mash potatoes with heirloom tomatoe. The mash rivals that of Joel Robuchon famous mash dish!! So buttery and creamy. Couldn't get enough of it. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCihQAalCtcNNfsAdSdL7TXQRJsZarwSmGtlGM93juoxjxGy15-j2lZdgqf3YnxdGPU4Zq0_fGrDuZgqzqZRNh4l8jyZdy5H0_36IcrNGD9_G4xl0CdFpYYSRPyyPuBkoaVXYToKsq5wQ/s640/blogger-image-1046353840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCihQAalCtcNNfsAdSdL7TXQRJsZarwSmGtlGM93juoxjxGy15-j2lZdgqf3YnxdGPU4Zq0_fGrDuZgqzqZRNh4l8jyZdy5H0_36IcrNGD9_G4xl0CdFpYYSRPyyPuBkoaVXYToKsq5wQ/s640/blogger-image-1046353840.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Finally, we get into the main (larger portions) of the menu. We started with season tomato steak garnish with pickled Pearl onion and local greens. I have the say this is probably by far the weakest dish. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R5s40Xa7KUC7vBvw7VJTOnvDbPHTCJPvn2igAUPNYBU3buKSg9Y1O2WIy1TwhzAbSdpBhnr8dr_rqMtQ4_jwB7BjEI-RMFM3MSC80CLqQI6YYwRA1ldHRI7bWRK0EY3VufWJ3cqndLE/s640/blogger-image--89376746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R5s40Xa7KUC7vBvw7VJTOnvDbPHTCJPvn2igAUPNYBU3buKSg9Y1O2WIy1TwhzAbSdpBhnr8dr_rqMtQ4_jwB7BjEI-RMFM3MSC80CLqQI6YYwRA1ldHRI7bWRK0EY3VufWJ3cqndLE/s640/blogger-image--89376746.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next is a triple glazed carrot served with granola. The carrot is glazed every 15mim and baked for 5 hours. I feel for the chef who is in charge of the dish. But that being said, the carrot was super tender and the granola added great contrast to the texture of the dish. Overall smoky, crunchy, tender. Koodos to the chef. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefOxzUxmmxgIU5H-7iWUlxJDQldBMiyJK7gnJUk78Fh2C_OX6mYFu2tk1DTswqk1vKr2fl_hIJ9ZYcMLaRoKNduLw7Gg9Ito51z75TJjrhOc1DnDuh87nLzJHF27gQSiKfmLAMTkl128/s640/blogger-image--684284410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefOxzUxmmxgIU5H-7iWUlxJDQldBMiyJK7gnJUk78Fh2C_OX6mYFu2tk1DTswqk1vKr2fl_hIJ9ZYcMLaRoKNduLw7Gg9Ito51z75TJjrhOc1DnDuh87nLzJHF27gQSiKfmLAMTkl128/s640/blogger-image--684284410.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">If I have to rank, this is probably my 3rd most favourite dish. It is grilled matsutake mushroom with a truffle mushroom juis. My god the Unami just hits you in the face. The mushroom is </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTV1QO45eTSdwNOuvJUv8d9dI9HCHLrzJSCf9CCmo2d5VKfdWjQ_d67_drNrDxicBeTDkzF6DawjcMBukPQ24AAD0mvyaB4bkwkHT6vGAEjIiYDMMsUSJWvmysGbodVcqKEQe5oooACk/s640/blogger-image--9543735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTV1QO45eTSdwNOuvJUv8d9dI9HCHLrzJSCf9CCmo2d5VKfdWjQ_d67_drNrDxicBeTDkzF6DawjcMBukPQ24AAD0mvyaB4bkwkHT6vGAEjIiYDMMsUSJWvmysGbodVcqKEQe5oooACk/s640/blogger-image--9543735.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I have to say for special occasions, totally worth every penny. You get really high quality ingredients for your money's worth!!!! </div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333366601394020472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-1890566231085710392016-02-01T21:21:00.001-05:002016-02-01T21:22:53.635-05:00Veggie Veggie Veggie!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mr. E has been into vegan and health lifestyle for the new 2016. So I found this new salad place called urban herbivore in kensignton. The interesting part is their menu involves panda and hippo and llama!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However, we found the ingredients super fresh and has a good bite. I got my custom made salad with organic baby greens, roast zucchini, cauliflower, avocado, beets, and topped with roasted pine nuts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEplbmVxaJ8n4IqZZyOqMZJS6f3MVflBB58oga0sS1qgqq_hUm1GDAyZ-TdDRFAgEEHRA9y4j-4RWbzFiSwQnmafcT6RGNOUxWBJaTloQuT6bGHR_2GHNGuIINnnSnGQHt4Cfsk_5ArU/s640/blogger-image-1507087233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOEplbmVxaJ8n4IqZZyOqMZJS6f3MVflBB58oga0sS1qgqq_hUm1GDAyZ-TdDRFAgEEHRA9y4j-4RWbzFiSwQnmafcT6RGNOUxWBJaTloQuT6bGHR_2GHNGuIINnnSnGQHt4Cfsk_5ArU/s640/blogger-image-1507087233.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As for Mr. E, he got the hippo salad. It has brown rice with avocado, sweet peas , bbq tofu, shredded carrots with organic baby greens. The most refreshing part is the tahini lemon sauce. Nom nom!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiMO7FIvAp38d1I-oPw4I4x8daGO3WzmunO5Ww4PGaW5_o0IakBFrbg8WiolJADVFcdCNASjpUHSsXGuNIy_6B0whE7NH3DNOLia65f1UtMl2ueOkU35uD3nErm3BGav3MljpDo7WvNE/s640/blogger-image-2020279548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiMO7FIvAp38d1I-oPw4I4x8daGO3WzmunO5Ww4PGaW5_o0IakBFrbg8WiolJADVFcdCNASjpUHSsXGuNIy_6B0whE7NH3DNOLia65f1UtMl2ueOkU35uD3nErm3BGav3MljpDo7WvNE/s640/blogger-image-2020279548.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Highly recommended!! I would totally visit again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333366601394020472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-33579579521147728602015-09-06T13:48:00.001-04:002015-09-07T00:11:16.851-04:00南翔上海料理 - Yu Garden (soft opening)<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">On a lazy Sunday afternoon, Mr. "E" and I decided to try the new Yu garden recommended by a friend in Richmond hill. When we got here, we found out that it is a branch from a famous shanghainese dumpling place that operated since 1559 in Shanghai.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hh9xZb6CxGJhf9OsZK_isaHKrsDchTqNs9RzjL4vUTYwcaV0us0lk_lUNJMORSLBpfsVc8rIs7ciiwhvZxDrQ0krkso9saigfWlKwt_3IS0d6q1NgXxBBij9NGOhkfnK_YbIh-fold0/s640/blogger-image--1250503232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hh9xZb6CxGJhf9OsZK_isaHKrsDchTqNs9RzjL4vUTYwcaV0us0lk_lUNJMORSLBpfsVc8rIs7ciiwhvZxDrQ0krkso9saigfWlKwt_3IS0d6q1NgXxBBij9NGOhkfnK_YbIh-fold0/s640/blogger-image--1250503232.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div><div>The menu is famous for the 灌湯包, pretty much consume steamed inside a huge dumpling which you drink through a straw. Obviously we had to try both the sharks fin and crab roe soup dumpling.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2itFF_w6t3ekjaNNSB9wFX0xDDSZ19SaSzkPQKJNNhxHOY_F0lSQ62XimHKp-iXntaJSg8G0MVZGvZk0wrKp84i-glQaqn_EPLqgWgEjXMpSVJhhSKgN5ZonwawmrOKLOE_hnuQxrac/s640/blogger-image-854844142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2itFF_w6t3ekjaNNSB9wFX0xDDSZ19SaSzkPQKJNNhxHOY_F0lSQ62XimHKp-iXntaJSg8G0MVZGvZk0wrKp84i-glQaqn_EPLqgWgEjXMpSVJhhSKgN5ZonwawmrOKLOE_hnuQxrac/s640/blogger-image-854844142.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As you can see from the menu, they have some pretty gourmate xiao long bao for tasting purposes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To start we ordered 馬蘭頭 a classic minced vegetable (Indian aster) with tofu cold dish. It was quite tasty and refreshing for a hot summer day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMU3UQ6a3D2RDWIPGQqkoCLxbCbOQpNngbDDBDyuI1pmlzD-hbPBUROmaF-VS54qxqWeQhyphenhyphen4S_vHCEXfF5cj2siAPmYeXkvTGTQjsnzQDYt8_q9h5qbBUH1Cx7ToRsKKSfCdqrR54Txg/s640/blogger-image--1650154391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMU3UQ6a3D2RDWIPGQqkoCLxbCbOQpNngbDDBDyuI1pmlzD-hbPBUROmaF-VS54qxqWeQhyphenhyphen4S_vHCEXfF5cj2siAPmYeXkvTGTQjsnzQDYt8_q9h5qbBUH1Cx7ToRsKKSfCdqrR54Txg/s640/blogger-image--1650154391.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then came the soup dumplings. Maybe because of their soft opening, the crab roe soup dumpling was flavourless. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKmO78ce1Lid6Bzp8fVvNoRk7z3rrNkUVKVZkVYNPPR_UZTagYfexA5vVfuq-0z3_B_EZJZOMFMY8Ue359rG2eZ3AKkhRRkGJZTEJqpbomWlGePr1wffciu4_h8Jo7aq0_yRe1z0ucjU/s640/blogger-image--1759821495.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKmO78ce1Lid6Bzp8fVvNoRk7z3rrNkUVKVZkVYNPPR_UZTagYfexA5vVfuq-0z3_B_EZJZOMFMY8Ue359rG2eZ3AKkhRRkGJZTEJqpbomWlGePr1wffciu4_h8Jo7aq0_yRe1z0ucjU/s640/blogger-image--1759821495.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As for the shark fin soup dumpling, it was a tad better with the chicken stock which was as expected. I had to season with ample amount of vinegar and salt. But I have to say it was quite bland, and lacking the umami flavour we were hoping for to find. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjrXp4KrCiUQvfmph0tL1gjrU5_LmiBQAvZEJ06v8vgKIbKpPecfG1gG163DWgWnuzD8BUZhoG_UNf2DSFWaTgP3b5t510LCagz7vdScGKNvJz_U_dLvWGhxKOgxkAHKdH8rY6gEfFYI/s640/blogger-image-619808797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjrXp4KrCiUQvfmph0tL1gjrU5_LmiBQAvZEJ06v8vgKIbKpPecfG1gG163DWgWnuzD8BUZhoG_UNf2DSFWaTgP3b5t510LCagz7vdScGKNvJz_U_dLvWGhxKOgxkAHKdH8rY6gEfFYI/s640/blogger-image-619808797.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We can not go to a shanghainese restaurant and not get the classic 小龍包, xiao long bao. Much better than the massive soup dumplings as it is more flavourful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZaKE7NuQZSIsTLwnGRK-eBS2CpjZ00lS5ulL7ZyHsMLKLuz_KR7EeLRAlLAwsacdqy51RkC-MNGLSSBvd0wqGtbzMG5ny9wU48xshZGSdBBsKljoqUxTnpXl-TFndYmPBKO_Y_QDlIE/s640/blogger-image--903387651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZaKE7NuQZSIsTLwnGRK-eBS2CpjZ00lS5ulL7ZyHsMLKLuz_KR7EeLRAlLAwsacdqy51RkC-MNGLSSBvd0wqGtbzMG5ny9wU48xshZGSdBBsKljoqUxTnpXl-TFndYmPBKO_Y_QDlIE/s640/blogger-image--903387651.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mr. E got one of his favourite 東波肉, braised pork belly. The flavour is solid, but the sauce needs further reduction and the pork needs to soak in the sauce more to absorb the essense of the sweetness and saltiness. It was quite good with the rice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTf5-lxyFdsnFtbhwxMAFSFxNW8iwONZHyp2iWwoD8W-NhWY2kwx5yzif7-GU4xQmwTDqojryDhXs9r7dOeSFHQBjXSE2hxdZ_K4iFm-wvfbuCfYMsBDeOZeSr3vimuCd1H8NJyydXuzs/s640/blogger-image--1858460567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTf5-lxyFdsnFtbhwxMAFSFxNW8iwONZHyp2iWwoD8W-NhWY2kwx5yzif7-GU4xQmwTDqojryDhXs9r7dOeSFHQBjXSE2hxdZ_K4iFm-wvfbuCfYMsBDeOZeSr3vimuCd1H8NJyydXuzs/s640/blogger-image--1858460567.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As for the last dish, we finished with was a classic shanghainese scallion noodles with dried shrimp. Once again, we were hoping for more but the flavours were bland. You can say they were subtle. The noodles wasn't bad though. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaITiqkw2KyLiXnZeWgMtLtrd5xkLqq0iBvIa2BY1oSGj6aYOYcaTfiV0PBNPWIo9xpC1VwV678JEa_ENxfwx_aSLO0xxZF7ZbOSsJOU_JJ5JHu1U2_ikcvS402FPkSTEF6raCTNnha04/s640/blogger-image--1902579115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaITiqkw2KyLiXnZeWgMtLtrd5xkLqq0iBvIa2BY1oSGj6aYOYcaTfiV0PBNPWIo9xpC1VwV678JEa_ENxfwx_aSLO0xxZF7ZbOSsJOU_JJ5JHu1U2_ikcvS402FPkSTEF6raCTNnha04/s640/blogger-image--1902579115.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We had really high hopes for the restaurant after reading the restaurants biography, and how it introduced that both Bill Clinton and the Queen ate at the Shanghai branch. Overall, the food needs work. The kitchen needs time to settle in as their signature soup dumpling really needs major improvements. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Service: 3/5</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Quality: 3/5</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Price: $$ </span></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333366601394020472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-75217905996100431642015-08-16T21:18:00.001-04:002015-08-16T21:19:45.637-04:00Taiwanese food in toronto?!?!? Really!?!?As a big fan for all things taiwanese and japanese, I always wondered when I could find a decent taiwanese place in toronto. Upon recommendations from a close friend Ms. J, we came across Koo Koo chicken in Mississauga. Yes and this place is in the middle of no where in a non distinct strip mall. But man was it good! Much like food court, you order, get a number and sit. They will bring you the food. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QOwzCdA_zF9rllfRE3Upu0teW2jB2NsteGTUTjptwe_haFHgq9fnVdw0OUwHYWkqGHTuD7i_GXDs9sv9Mdb7tUBW9JYdajc3qfOKIPAaLhHz-Qcx0qYD9BpPFTbXuyBIAuXL7JrAnhs/s640/blogger-image--1434295783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QOwzCdA_zF9rllfRE3Upu0teW2jB2NsteGTUTjptwe_haFHgq9fnVdw0OUwHYWkqGHTuD7i_GXDs9sv9Mdb7tUBW9JYdajc3qfOKIPAaLhHz-Qcx0qYD9BpPFTbXuyBIAuXL7JrAnhs/s640/blogger-image--1434295783.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Since there were 4 of us, we pretty much ordered the whole menu. First off is the sesame oil braised chicken (<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">麻油雞) </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">with thin noodles. The fragrance of the rice wine is amazing. Only lacking is the texture of the noodles, too soft for my liking. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRd5_4O8jowM7_jGRTJlv_ahFR6BENOjQsANQHKfAxfgQHVrlrHoZAuDwNZTWWWjZPcZSVujQQM9Uo2OtXZ0Ggsv8MqcIexFdUqP99tecLi3iwaa03AXnr7_rdLUcf_dbneoTCiSb3eU/s640/blogger-image-366015439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeRd5_4O8jowM7_jGRTJlv_ahFR6BENOjQsANQHKfAxfgQHVrlrHoZAuDwNZTWWWjZPcZSVujQQM9Uo2OtXZ0Ggsv8MqcIexFdUqP99tecLi3iwaa03AXnr7_rdLUcf_dbneoTCiSb3eU/s640/blogger-image-366015439.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next is the braised pork rice with pickled vegatables. My much hated pork, but man I love braised taiwanese pork (<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">滷肉飯). The texture of the pork is succulent and not oily at all. </span></div></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYOYwVQo6cMPYR668cvlJpBb4viltnfiB1ikHpi5iRZ1iM8zfwz-wfCNdxwLHLSC0Ehho5EJaNoyyeo99VTNyLivmGJJ7zHnARaZUmsTtZXU5sakh6EOrbNoPIqeL-fsMrGLLIP8E8PA/s640/blogger-image--1861448980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYOYwVQo6cMPYR668cvlJpBb4viltnfiB1ikHpi5iRZ1iM8zfwz-wfCNdxwLHLSC0Ehho5EJaNoyyeo99VTNyLivmGJJ7zHnARaZUmsTtZXU5sakh6EOrbNoPIqeL-fsMrGLLIP8E8PA/s640/blogger-image--1861448980.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How do I usually decide whether a taiwanese restaurant is legit. I must get their osyter pancake (<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">蚵仔煎). The </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">homemade sauce is very authentic, better than ones from vancouver and closes to that of taiwan night market stands. It is interesting how they use watercress instead of Napa cabbage. My favourite!!!! </span></div></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4R_cLoCrd-EFV8pE_dB1FN0hlAg3uWYCo89Bo33gA7rziZHOfw3cXYdJk8xzYHqwsrDF5OOWc0TzhE-n1UtUdSB32fnb7cu_xJvdXLfmk79sV7OJDb_RKhDe_UWz53m4PyA_nmreX7I/s640/blogger-image-313567842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4R_cLoCrd-EFV8pE_dB1FN0hlAg3uWYCo89Bo33gA7rziZHOfw3cXYdJk8xzYHqwsrDF5OOWc0TzhE-n1UtUdSB32fnb7cu_xJvdXLfmk79sV7OJDb_RKhDe_UWz53m4PyA_nmreX7I/s640/blogger-image-313567842.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We cannot come all the way and not get fried chicken nuggets and cutlets. They have different powders to go with it like curry, seaweed, plum and lots more. Only complaint is I would've wanted to taste more of the basil that they use to fry the chicken with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPmm4UhYT5mQ_Z6iX0VYZSrm9_OOBXKvP8Lq3v_PapB4lKBl7BeC758f9RyzHYb_RcULE5MspbHntmI2c9mx2cqBfY3vjMdpGYF86ZBHVBXLrV3onOzY43funTZRHbWoDVJZRr9fWCBw/s640/blogger-image-235993792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPmm4UhYT5mQ_Z6iX0VYZSrm9_OOBXKvP8Lq3v_PapB4lKBl7BeC758f9RyzHYb_RcULE5MspbHntmI2c9mx2cqBfY3vjMdpGYF86ZBHVBXLrV3onOzY43funTZRHbWoDVJZRr9fWCBw/s640/blogger-image-235993792.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chicken cutlet is a lot of tender and juicy than the nuggets. I would say better done technically and I would get this and not the nuggets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJxsQ6H6kQtdxM_422Och1BpotxPCBvB8j-wKtvUug29cp_Eydv6RIrUk3Fob9CtUiGzOFWE-HhLxeGkI1dQvICrplPP7URP9fou3SsSf1ik7GuE2zd4vInNounP7qi6x0OlXmE16QIE/s640/blogger-image-1107465326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJxsQ6H6kQtdxM_422Och1BpotxPCBvB8j-wKtvUug29cp_Eydv6RIrUk3Fob9CtUiGzOFWE-HhLxeGkI1dQvICrplPP7URP9fou3SsSf1ik7GuE2zd4vInNounP7qi6x0OlXmE16QIE/s640/blogger-image-1107465326.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall, highly highly recommend for people who love and crave taiwanese food. God was I glad for Ms. J's recommendation. It would have been ashame not to know of this place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Service: 3.5/5 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Quality: 5/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Price: $ (super affordable) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333366601394020472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-4918513589066749572015-08-16T20:46:00.001-04:002015-08-16T20:46:28.145-04:00When you crave tuna!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNtBK277MWuI-qcQHhGPbyHm0vrKtoeU9eS03PtNhMJKJ0BFxeMTx6gbqHrAJONsczEWMA0fqvyQbXv3b4vZFDZfHsSlBNJJHMtrLQ1P2fRiKMPEAzo1TAiY0mUIe_cA5EzgFAefJ8gY/s640/blogger-image-1884560827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have been craving albacore tuna! So Mr. E says why not we buy a slab of albacore and make a homemade japanese izakaya style dinner. As such we brought a $30 slab from J-town and began our cooking adventures. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For starters, let's have some shisoto peppers! Out of the 40 little peppers I ended up with all the hot ones! (Apparently you get 1 hot one out of 12) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb_LUKogbpP88oKHYixKx-N_-yhl70B0KBgxwNPUmG5_H6EN5l1w9kynRJneO4YCz2Mve6f2BZqJMd5AoMsbLFwM2hqUkPn9_YLOCTCJxsrwEwS6eYvoknOPU5s8ZQjzB_J20IKwZAHE/s640/blogger-image-1890276695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyb_LUKogbpP88oKHYixKx-N_-yhl70B0KBgxwNPUmG5_H6EN5l1w9kynRJneO4YCz2Mve6f2BZqJMd5AoMsbLFwM2hqUkPn9_YLOCTCJxsrwEwS6eYvoknOPU5s8ZQjzB_J20IKwZAHE/s640/blogger-image-1890276695.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We decided to prepare the tuna two ways. First is the tuna tataki, lightly seared tuna served with a ponzu soya sauce. Yummy!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdD45TZkscvsz0qEgKSpeeOHEJuzm7bOejXSnU2AQGDkUpkfvQ8-SzmH2fx0XBRBzxQxGGpFDt3hz64v1Rb5VUbtzWPEJRyp0FZS3QYTwGFnbiCJX5VJeSwZUtd8Q6PAke_P14_CkIBhg/s640/blogger-image-1094315119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdD45TZkscvsz0qEgKSpeeOHEJuzm7bOejXSnU2AQGDkUpkfvQ8-SzmH2fx0XBRBzxQxGGpFDt3hz64v1Rb5VUbtzWPEJRyp0FZS3QYTwGFnbiCJX5VJeSwZUtd8Q6PAke_P14_CkIBhg/s640/blogger-image-1094315119.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next is the famous hapa izakaya style negitoro. More or less it's one part soya, one part sesame oil and one part peanut sauce. We served this over baguette. Delish!!! </div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQNtBK277MWuI-qcQHhGPbyHm0vrKtoeU9eS03PtNhMJKJ0BFxeMTx6gbqHrAJONsczEWMA0fqvyQbXv3b4vZFDZfHsSlBNJJHMtrLQ1P2fRiKMPEAzo1TAiY0mUIe_cA5EzgFAefJ8gY/s640/blogger-image-1884560827.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lastly as our main how can we not have yaki-udon. 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Hawker Centres…"<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When the plane landed, the heat was scorching hot. Mr."E" understands that the heat and I are like water and oil. He decided to ease me in by taking me to an indoor Hawker Centre at the Ion Orchard.</span><br>
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Had my first Hainanese Chicken rice! Omg delish…. They have different sauces from north american Haianese chicken you get at "Cha Chan Tang". They have dark soya sauce (quite thick) which enhanced the texture of the chicken.</span><br>
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Another famous dish is their fish noodle soup. Eventhough the Hawker Center inside Ion Orchard isn't really known for their food, this fish soup still blows my mind.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The next stop was China town. The streets are still filled with colonial architecture which gave the area a very colonial atmosphere.</span></div>
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Through the winding streets you will find small food stalls around every corner. But most of all you will find foot massage places everywhere!!!! We tried both the Kinko fish food spa & a traditional chinese foot spa. So comfy after long days on your feet.</span><br>
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The point of coming to Chinatown is this place, MAXWELL food centre. As more of you will know of this place if you are a food fanatic and an Antony Bourdain follower. They have "Tian Tian Hainaese Chicken Rice", oyster pockets, fish noodle soup, fresh squeeze southeast asian fruits and much more. This is absolutely a food haven. Sadly, it was quite hot and there is no air-con. So Mr. "E" decided to buy some of the food for take out & enjoy in the luxury of our hotel air-conditioned room.</span><br>
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Lets start the meal with some fresh dumplings. This pork & leeks. Have to say the meat was super fresh & the sauce is complex & heightens the flavours of the dumplings.</span><br>
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Osyter pockets!!! I love oysters & telling you, it is filled with succulent huge oysters. Yums!!</span><br>
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This blew my mind!!!!! The best fish soup I ever had in my life. Even after coming back to Toronto, I can remember the rich, creamy flavours of the sea. As mentioned, I hate the heat, but this, I was willing to inhale it despite all the sweating. It was absolutely amazing!</span><br>
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How can we come to southeast asia and not have mango!!!! So sweet, so much better than the unripe sour mangos we get in North America.</span><br>
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This is what we came for! Tian Tian chicken rice. By this time we were getting a little full. So we decided to do take out to enjoy back at our hotel.</span><br>
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Lunch time! Yes all the above was pretty much a huge brunch!</span><br>
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The chicken mmmmmmmm sososososo good. The texture was so tender and smooth. The dark sauce and house special spicy sauce added so much flavour to the simply salted chicken. I think this is a hard dish to beat anywhere in the world if you are a true lover for chicken (which is me!!).</span><br>
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Singaporean style fried beef noodles. It has a sweet note to it compared to that of the cantonese style fried beef noodles. Absolute delicacy.</span><br>
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For dinner, we headed to the Newton Hawker Centre. They are known for their seafood heavily influenced with malaysian and indian stalls. Since the sun is down, the heat is way more bearable. So you just pick a table, remember your table number and they will bring you the food when you order.</span><br>
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The oyster omelette was highly recommended by food bloggers everywhere! Osyters!!!</span><br>
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Couldn't have agreed more. The omelette was crispy much like the Chaozhou style omelette. There was plenty of oysters & they were huge, just slightly undercooked making them super succulent. The hot dipping sauce help bind all the flavours together.</span><br>
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Yes, this is bbq honey chicken wings. It is actually a soy honey glaze and finished off with lime juice. The lime juice helps cut the fattiness of the skin.</span><br>
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Cantaloupe juice, so sweet!</span><br>
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Grilled fish with banana fish with a sambal belacan sauce. The fish was cooked perfectly and provided the perfect sauce delivering vehicle for the belacan sauce. Sweetness of the tomato, fragrance of the turmeric and richness of the coconut mixed into the sauce, mmmmmm, so yummy!!</span><br>
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How can we eat a meal without my favourite food group!!! Veggies!! These are Water convolvulus, the centre is hollow and can take up the dried shrimp sauce perfectly.</span><br>
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Highly recommended indian bone marrow curry. You literally take a straw to suck up the marrow. Super delish and this dish is actually not hot at all. However be warned, don't wear any nice clothing as the sauce will stain anything red it comes in contact with, including your fingers!!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhGhCSxli9r42w2xtHNZTx2rS7Q-b27tUkINdTrR1hfceS0JCxVlD0vICNzyMN_wf3sl8KtYQJDTpErUB1x6yZaEcDnKRazr0XuuhASwaB-EDHV8Uln-N0i0BMtQPNhMd8xjwnah8ONs/s1600/IMG_6075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhGhCSxli9r42w2xtHNZTx2rS7Q-b27tUkINdTrR1hfceS0JCxVlD0vICNzyMN_wf3sl8KtYQJDTpErUB1x6yZaEcDnKRazr0XuuhASwaB-EDHV8Uln-N0i0BMtQPNhMd8xjwnah8ONs/s400/IMG_6075.JPG" width="400"></a><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span>
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Traditional breakfast, Koppi (cheap coffee with condense milk) and Kaya toast (toast with a fine layer of coconut spread).</span><br>
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Second day lunch, we decided to get some Nasi Lemak with fried chicken. It is coconut rice cooked in Pandan leaf. Traditional malay lunch for the working class!</span><br>
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Second day dinner, we went to Jumbo seafood restaurant at Clarks Quay. I treated Mr. "E" to his favourite seafood, CRAB!!!! We got chilli crab which consist of Sri Lankan crab (much more meat) & a sweet chili sauce. </span><br>
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To soak up the sauces, we didn't get rice, but the famous chinese fried buns!</span><br>
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Also got fried taro nest with huge scallops. So yummy!</span><br>
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Look at the size of that claw!</span><br>
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To finish the day, we went to get cantonese style dessert which focuses on using fresh fruits and served in a liquid form. This place had a line up at 11pm at night!!!</span><br>
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I had Mango with grass jelly to help with the heat</span><br>
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Eric got the famous mango puree with fresh mango, sago & pomelo. So much fresher and sweeter than any of the places in Canada.</span><br>
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They are best known for their bbq pork buns.</span><br>
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I am not a dim sum fan, but this bun was lovely. The outside was crispy, but the inside was so soft and moist. </span><br>
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Some carrot cake.</span><br>
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My favourite steamed rice roll with peanut and seafood sauce. The rice roll is super smooth and slides right down your throat. I love the texture!</span><br>
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Steamed Malay cake! Much like a sweet brown sugar sponge cake, steamed instead of baked.</span><br>
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Pork dumpling! Yummy!</span><br>
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Can't leave without some Osmanthus flower jello! So fragrant, but Mr. "E" doesn't like this.</span><br>
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Our last snack at Singapore Changi airport - the Ya Kun family cafe famous for their koppi and kaya toasts.</span><br>
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Kaya toast with slabs of coconut spread & butter.</span><br>
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Last koppi before heading to the security!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After leaving wonderful Tokyo, we headed to NRT to catch our flight to Singapore connecting in Jakarta on business class ANA. Before heading for our overnight flight, we went to the ANA lounge for an early dinner. The lounge is very clean and very "Japanese".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Notable mention is the "perfect pour" Asahi beer machine. It has the perfect beer to head ratio. Hands down to the Japanese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">At the lounge, you can get soba and udon which is made to order. I also found some of my favourites, Japanese sweet corn cream soup and soy marinated burdock root (Kinpara). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mr. "E" decided to do a Yamazaki whiskey tasting. I believe they are of different years. Japanese whiskey apparently won whiskey of the year over the Scottish whiskeys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is our seat for the 5.5hr ride to Jakarta. Seat is quite comfy, but not as private as the Business class for the long haul flight from Chicago to Narita.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After boarding the flight, how can I pass to see what sake options I have. Similar to the ANA business class flying in from Chicago, they have the sweet junmai sake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is the extensive Japanese drink list. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the Dinner menu along with the snack menu which you can order from anytime you want </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The western international cuisine option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The menu features "taste of Yamagata", a region in Japan known for their root vegetables and "Tama-konoyaku" (vegan gelatin simmered in soy sauce broth).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Amuse - Yuzu-citron flavoured cheese bar with Smoked fishcake</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Bento box featuring local cuisine from Yamagata Perfecture</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mukisoba - boiled & peeled buckwheat</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Top left: Simmered herring in soy-based cause</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Bottom center: Fry-simmered wheat gluten & Japanese plum jelly</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">*I am not the biggest fan of the konoyaku, I find it a little too tangy for my liking* </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Top left: Marinated "Hiraboku kinka ton" pork in miso paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Bottom centre: Picked chopped aona green and various greens </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Main course: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Simmered Pacific cod with grated daikon radish in soy-based sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Steamed rice from Tsuyahime rice from the Sagae District of Yamagata Prefecture </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">*The fish wasn't the freshest and almost taste "stale". Not the quality I expect from ANA food services. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Green tea pudding </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">*To be honest, this was the best of all the food* </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Finished with a light buckwheat tea to settle the stomach before the long sleep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mr. "E" woke up hungry before landing and has decided to order a cheeseburger. Quite hones, this taste a lot better than it looks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We landed in Jakarta literally 1am, the airport CGK is absolutely empty. We headed to the lounge to rest our eyes for a few hours before we catch our connecting flight into Singapore at 5am. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Literally "EMPTY" lol (other than border patrol with machine guns) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After a restless and sleepless night, we finally got on our final stretch to Singapore. YAHH~ Mr. "E" has always wanted to try Singapore airline for their business class. I do have to say, by far, the seats are the most comfy. The leather was super soft. But in terms of lie flat, I didn't find it to be the most comfy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We got the first row after they messed up our seat reservation! Extra legroom! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mr. "E" slept the 3 hour flight and I decided to stay up for a light breakfast chow mien Singapore style. The noodles are actually quite soggy, but the flavours are very well balanced. Not like you regular Cantonese chow mien.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Aerial view overlooking the islands off Singapore. The flight was actually quite bumpy and there was a lot of turbulence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Arriving close to the port of Singapore. So many cargo ships everywhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So after a sleepless night, we finally arrived in Singapore for another epic food journey. Stay tune for "Singapore Lion Roar".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Japanese love all things french, but I find that they excel at taking french pastries to the next level. As such, a notable mention is the Pierre Hermes cafe at Aoyama.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is one of the Pierre Hermes that has a cafe for a sit down high tea. We actually still waited for 45min as there was only 10 seats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The famous Ispahan cake - rose macaroon with fresh raspberry and lychee infused mousse </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sadaharu AOKI is the first Japanese born french pastry chef that has its store in Lafayette in Paris. His french pastries are out of this world. The intricate flavours but with the touch of the refinement of Japanese ingredients. If I had a choice, I would definitely choose this over Pierre Hermes, especially for their cakes. The price is much cheaper too which is a bonus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Their iced matcha tea is rich in flavours with just a hint of the green tea bitterness. I still reminisce about it today</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Both Mr."E" and I hate chestnut. As we all know, mont blanc is all chestnut based. However, this matcha mont blanc is out of this world. The chestnut is fresh, not the typical frosting like sweetness that coats your palette. The bitterness of the matcha heightens the natural sweetness of the chestnut. Just out of this world!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My obsession with all the cool bottled beverages that can be found in vending machines all over Tokyo. Most of their drinks are quite mild in terms of level of sweetness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">White peach and yellow peach green tea </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since it was winter time, yes the vending machines dispenses hot coco!!!!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This melon bun was the size of my face!!!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Can't leave Japan without buying Pooh cookies - they are actually quite good! Mr."E" kept stealing them. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Latte art - the design remained the same even when I drank to the bottom of the cup (double tall cafe - I went to the one in Harajuku)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">They have really cool Haagen-Dazs ice cream flavours at covenant stores. This one is the Antoinette cake</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Human engineered strawberries the size of my fist (literally)! I would say the emit more fragrance than anything. Is it worth it to buy 6 pieces for $20? Not really, but it was an interesting experience. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Takano is a store famous for selling super high-end fruits. A honeydew can cost up to $100 each. We couldn't afford it, so we got jelly instead. Quite tasty.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">How can we not go to Tokyo and not have RAMEN! Even though I am not the biggest fan of all things carb, I do love soup a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Late night snack at Ipudo (yes the chain that opened in NYC) - the broth is rich and creamy with little salty aftertaste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Both Mr. "E" and I had the shio tonkatsu - but obviously, Mr. "E" had to get extra pork</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Price: 10-15 CAD/person</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Quality: 3/5 (I find the broth flavour profile quite pedestrian)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hours: opens late up until midnight</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">On the day of departure, we had to hit up our all time favourite Menya Kissou. We came here in 2009 on our first trip to Japan and we reminisce about the noodle and broth since. It is in the middle of nowhere. Seriously, you have to make a side trip to trek out there, but it is totally worth it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">They only have 10 seats and open only from 11 until they sell out (usually around 2pm); and I am making my point here that they have long line ups even on weekdays and they sell out fast!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Not a big fan of noodles, but OMG their handmade noodles are absolutely out of this world. Their broth is a blend of pork bones and fish stock. This specific type of ramen is called tsukemen (dipping ramen). You dip your noodles into the boiling broth. So the noodles essentially act as a sauce vehicle for all that umami goodness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The broth looks heavy, but not at all. It is light and flavourful simmering with porky and fishy goodness! Yums!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The noodles are all different in size as they are handmade every morning fresh by the owner of the store.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Once you dip the pork into the broth, the meat melts in you mouth</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Price: 10-15 CAD/person</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Quality: 5/5 (***MUST TRY***)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hours: opens at 11am until sold out</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(go early as there is a line up even when we were there at 10:30)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333366601394020472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-3084774228811101242015-02-08T20:35:00.000-05:002015-07-09T20:38:38.897-04:00Stop #2 - Nikko & the unforgettable Okunoin Ryokan <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Before we left for our honeymoon, Mr. "E" asked me what I would like to check off on my "must do list". I immediately told him, I want to go to an Ryokan with our own private onsen in our room watching the snow fall. Thus, began our journey to Okunoin Hotel Tokugawa in Nikko for a relaxing spa retreat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We took a train from Asakusa to Nikko which took about 2.5 hours. Can't leave without an Ekiben - usually consist of pickled vegetables with simmered fish</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Upon arrival, Hotel Okunoin's shuttle car that picked us up at the pre-arranged time as requested</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We were welcomed at the grand hall with local cherry beer and champagne paired with pickled plums</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Okunoin Hotel was famous for their japanese gardens and privacy The hotel only has 17 rooms where 8 rooms have their own onsen (private hot spring bath) in the room</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We were welcomed with local Japanese snacks and blooming flower tea</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The hotel is well equipped to make the most relaxing experience ever. The sitting area has a massage chair extending to the balcony</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is our private onsen (Japanese bath), the water comes from a local hot spring that heals the body and relaxes the mind</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My little friends decided to join us in the comfort of our new spa retreat</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">During the winter season, yuba (made from soybean) and river fish are very famous in Nikko.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">First course - usually appetizers and sashimi course with a lighter taste profile; I actually found the appetizers quite westernized with a tendency towards sweetness rather than savoury</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Left: Eggplant with miso</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Given that Nikko is inland - their sashimi is super super fresh, especially the surf clam </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The spring onions was exceptionally sweet and fresh, much like freshly picked veggies from the backyard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a consume which is famous in all Kaiseki. Very clean radiating with the sweetness of the clam & onion shots. Very refreshing before the main course</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Very very fresh, but by this time I am so stuffed I couldn't even enjoy the rice (and as we all know Japanese pearl rice is the best in terms of sweetness and texture)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Management gave us a little honeymoon present - a pair of chopsticks signifies a happy marriage in Japanese culture</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After dinner, I decided to use this fancy nano steamer for a full spa facial experience (*I secretly brought one back to Canada because it hydrates very well)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Before bedtime, we decided to have a little yuzu sake (must get in Japan) with our hot spring bath </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Strolling the grounds of Toshogu shrine - I love the serene and zen of Japanese temples</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Before heading back to Tokyo, we went to a local cafe near the station and I had Japanese style Bolognese. The flavours are a lot more beefy and sweeter than Italian Bolognese.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I find that overall, Nikko and Hotel Okunoin was a pure relaxing experience that I would do it again in a blink of an eye. I recommend the hotel to any newly married couple as it was truly amazing. Worth every penny.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Overall (Hotel Okunoin):</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Being a crazy sushi fanatic, I have convinced the "E" in Team M.E. to indulge me with the jewel of Japan, fish! Also, in japan, you don't need to tip, so keep your change for the drink machines!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sushi #1: Sushizanmai (Shinjuku) </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">They are solid in terms of quality but nothing that will blow your mind. But price is fair at about </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I got the deluxe sushi platter which includes some of my favourites: botan-ebi, uni, ikura, otoro, chutoro, anago</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sushi #2: Kaiten Sushi (on the top levels of Seibu department buiding in ikebukuro) </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">They are probably the best conveyor belt sushi I have had in terms of quality and price. So good we decided to go back the day before we fly out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of the more interesting seafood - monkfish liver with crab meat, baby ika (squid), and hokkaido sea scallops *Note - this was only 230 yen ~ $2.50* </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Sushi #3: Sushi Kanesaka (2 Michelin star Sushi Restaurant)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mr. "E" asked me what would I like to have for a fancy meal. Obviously my choice is SUSHI! So he decided to take me to this very hidden basement restaurant in Ginza for a taste of my lifetime. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The very neatly organised place setting - no menu given, whatever is fresh from the market is what you will get</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Our chef for the evening - he spoke little English but Mr. "E" knows a bit of Japanese </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Started off with Hokkaido Oysters </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Next was hairy snowcrab from Hokkaido (we went during winter) - this was amazing especially when Mr. "E" is in love with all things crab. Fresh and sweet, never had anything like it </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I looked up after my yummy crab and saw him pull octopus & abalone from an urn </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since he was cutting, they gave us grilled sablefish as another appetiser. Never had cook fish that slides down your throat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is the marinated octopus & abalone. Apparently, the chef said it has been sitting in the urn for over 48hrs. OMG such tenderness, and how the sweetness of the sea was so nicely preserved. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Then I saw this! I wonder how much that whole otoro (highest grade of tuna belly) cost </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">First the Akami - leanest part of tuna. Usually I don't like this cut as they are tasteless. But this piece of akami was filled flavours, pure sweetness with a hint of seawater </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is Mr. "E"'s favourite cut - Chutoro. He says the ratio of fat to meat makes the "bit" of the fish fatty but yet meaty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Spanish Mackerel (Aji) - the meat was so fresh that it carries a glutinous chewy texture and does not leave a fishy taste to your mouth like most mackerel does </span></div>
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Ika - another one of my favourite, but most places does not know how to perfect the preparation of the Ika to make it crunchy. This was by far the best Ika I have had </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Our business class flight was on united from YYZ --> ORD. The seats were quite large and lots of leg room. As expected on a short haul flight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As most of you might know, or to whom that doesn't know, Toronto is notorious for their horrifying winters. Planes have to line up to get de-iced on the Tarmac. We were in queue for almost 1/2 before we could actually line up for take off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Amazed by the leg room. I am barely tall enough to reach the other end. Also, the touch screen is absolutely amazing, you can use it like whatsapp with fellow passengers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is the Japanese Menu - which I obviously choice as a true fanatic of all Japanese food</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My husband chose the International (Western) menu </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In between the flight at any time, you are welcome to order anything from the light snack menu </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is the breakfast menu </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is their extensive wine & champagne list </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is their Sake list, I have to say their Junmai is excellent - very refreshing </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This is their complimentary drinks list </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">First drink of the ride, an iced green tea & a Gin & Tonic </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I am a all Winnie the Pooh & Disney fanatic, how can I not have brought some friends along. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dinner Time - Japanese Menu: Amuse<br />Vegetable a la grecque<br />Prosciutto and Melon<br />Smoked salmon and scallop tartar in tart cup </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Japanese menu: Zensai<br />Braised abalone<br />Marinated gizzard shad and half-dried daikon radish in a bonito-vinegared sauce<br />Grilled vegetable rolled with beef sweetened egg & fishcake roll </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Japanese menu:<br />Nimono - Simmered vegetables in soy-based sauce<br />Shusai - Grilled Spanish mackerel Japanese sake lees taste <br />Streamed rice, miso soup and assorted Japanese pickles </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Desserts:<br />Raspberry mousse <br />Cheese & Fruits </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Turn down service after dinner. This is my comfy bed for the next 9 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lots of cute Japanese drinks for you to grab at your convenience - I chose Oolong Tea & Veggie juice </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After sleeping for maybe 5-6 hours or so (I have a bad cough and the air wasn't the best), I decided to get some snacks. <br />Grilled chicken with salt-flavoured sauce over steam rice </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Just this past January, my husband & I decided to trade in 150,000 (per person) of Aeroplan points to literally go around the world once on business class, and paid less than $300CAD in taxes. Below is our flight itinerary, and Yes, it seems crazy for the amount of flights we took within 12 days spanning 3 cities - Tokyo, Singapore, and Istanbul. But on Business class, you absolutely feel refreshed after. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We flew Business class with ANA, Singapore airlines, and Turkish airlines for a total of 8 legs (including connecting flights). I am happy to share with everyone the different business class products, and how we felt about it in details. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16943314820200332475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8341293001170105209.post-54390537284719812752015-01-04T16:42:00.000-05:002015-07-08T19:47:05.411-04:00A little Introduction<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hi Everyone!</b><br /><br />I am a 27 year old currently living in Toronto who is absolutely obsess with travelling, eating, and collecting anything Winnie the Pooh. The name Team M.E. originates from the initials of my husband and me, and most of our friends refer to us as that. We have travelled to many places, locally and internationally, indulging in local delicacies, and our goal is eat our way around the world.<br /><br />I have been asked by many of my friends to write a blog of places we recommend have ate and have travelled to. On top of that, we are an have an obsession for all things points. We have travelled to many places without paying for much of an airfare, thanks to my wonderful husband's passion with collecting points. <br /><br /> Hopefully with Team M.E. adventures, we can share our love for food & travel with everyone of you out there. With this little intro to our crazy life, may the blogging begin!! </span></div>
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