Friday, June 30, 2017

yesterday

Yesterday, we got together for my host-brother's wife's birthday.

Usually my host-mom, my host-brother's wife and I go out for lunch, but yesterday, my host-father joined us too.

It was nice as I hadn't seen him in many years.

Lunch was at Minokichi...my host-father had enjoyed eating at their restaurant in Tokyo but somehow yesterday's lunch was a bit lacking (according to him).

We (three) enjoyed the different courses though.

After lunch we headed across the street to Malebranche for something sweet.

I chose their peach cake. This had meringue as well as whipped cream and nice slices of sweet peaches.

Then we went to the food floor to get some omiyage (souvenirs).

My host-mom bought us these tea gelatin sweets from Nakamura Tokichi.

Here it is in a dish...

The weather this week has been so gloomy (humid and gross), so it was nice spending time with my host-family.

I'm grateful we get together at least a couple times a year to catch-up with each other.

Thank you!

Minokichi
Shin Hankyu Hotel Kyoto, B1
Phone: 075.343.5327

Malebranche
JR Kyoto Isetan, 6F
Phone: 075.343.2727

Nakamura Tokichi
JR Kyoto Isetan, B1

6 comments:

Rowena said...

that's so cool that you get together every year ^-^

Kalin's Mommy said...

The desserts look so ono!

jalna said...

I like Minokichi's plating . . . so pretty.

K and S said...

really lucky Rowena :)

it was super light Mich :)

it really was Jalna :)

Take care everyone!
Kat

KirkK said...

Looks good, even though it didn't live up to expectations.

K and S said...

we thought it was okay Kirk, my host-father thought it would be better :)

Take care.
Kat