this and that

Satoshi bought these "interesting" curries for us to try when he went to Nikko with his travel guide school.

Tochigi's strawberry and lemon milk...um, the strawberry one had bits of strawberry and beef in it.

The lemon one had bits of pork in it.

If I had to choose I would say that I liked the lemon one more than the strawberry one.

Songbird Bakery's stollen.

Lots of fruits, nuts and spices.

I would get this one again next year.

Tried a tan tan men that had tofu "noodles".

The "noodles" were on the firm side and overall it could have been a little more spicy but I would get it again.

Cakes we enjoyed for Christmas from Enomoto...

Pistachio mousse christmas tree...a tart topped with pistachio mousse, raspberry puree, custard and whipped cream

Maison chocolat...griotte cherries (sour cherries) and chocolate mousse shaped like a house...rich!

We plan to do our o-soji (cleaning for the New Year) today.

I usually clean the kitchen while Satoshi cleans the rest of the apartment, windows & lanai.

I let him clean since I do most of it during the rest of the year.

I have my usual year end posts lined up.

May 2022 be kinder to all of us.

Please stay safe and be well.