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Kamakura: Cafe Vivement Dimanche

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Nice wooden sign

I am going to share with you a trick my boyfriend’s sister shared with us: how to get the best out of Cafe Vivement Dimanche. Note: only for individuals who always need to have their breakfast before lunch, no matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Travel Tagged cafe vivement dimanche, kamakura, omurice, waffle

Lonely Traveler

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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haagen dazs

A lonely traveler does whatever a lonely traveler can. Namely, order a Haagen Dazs desert set menu to combat her loneliness.

Posted in Food, Travel

Yogyakarta: Day 3

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Second day was spent getting lost finding a farm in the middle of nowhere. We lived on clove cigarettes and instant coffee. Day 3 was our last full day in Yogyakarta. So little time, so much to eat. Lunch: Babi … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged babi guling, bima kroda, sate samirono, yogyakarta

Yogyakarta: Day 1

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Rice noodle (or sometimes egg noodle), rice, chicken, tomato, cabbage, thick chicken broth. Secret ingredient: a LOT of MSG

Note to self: Don’t take the 6 am flight if you cannot get a good night sleep. Breakfast was some crappy donuts at the airport. And off we flew. Landed about 9 am. Felt peckish again. No accommodation yet, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Travel Tagged food, indonesia, yogyakarta

New Natto Obsession

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Natto

A pack of natto a day, keeps the doctor away. Maybe. For those who are not familiar with natto, get familiar! If you love blue cheese, you will love natto. If you don’t like smelly cheese, then stay away from … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged Japanese food, natto

Beijing: Maan Coffee

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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I have a big fat cat who thinks my keyboard is warm and cozy to sleep on. I simply cannot work from home. A 40 minutes cycle is all it takes for me to get to Wudaokou (五道口), where Maan Coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Food Tagged cinnamon toast, maan coffee, wudaokou

Poor in Beijing

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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My 15 RMB meal!

Looking back at my previous posts, I’ve noticed that I almost only update my blog whenever I am outside of Beijing. And boy, my experience sure portrays me as one rich bitch, always searching for better restaurants. Let me tell … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Chinese, Food, Random facts Tagged beijing, food, fujian

Yokohama: Sugai

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Sugai

A trip to Sugai was only made possible because my boyfriend’s parents kindly offered to treat us to dinner. My dearest man has made it clear to his whole family that I am one greedy fat monster and since I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Tagged Japanese food, michelin star, sugai, yokohama

Kamakura: Kirara

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Menu. Lucky I had my boyfriend as a translator

You simply cannot go to Japan and not try their traditional sweets. And I don’t mean those vendors selling green tea flavored things only foreigners or tourists would buy. After my mochi experience, I went on to pester my boyfriend … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Travel

Bread Coma

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Just an ordinary glutton

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Having had a few food coma in the past – the most recent one being dim sum coma and tea coma – I was instantly familiar with the queasy feeling I had after a session at Ble Dore. Located in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Travel Tagged all-you-can-eat, ble dore, bread, breakfast, brunch, hayama, japan

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