In here, I’ve included all my major recommendations I’ve accumulated from living in Tokyo, visiting Tokyo, knowing Tokyolites and from Tokyo travelers. Please use this as just as it is…..a guide. Do NOT make it a to do list and … Continue reading
Author Archives: cookingvivi
Breakfast Tartlets
Hosting people can be more work than it is fun. My philosophy is the less work you have to do, the higher the chances are of maintaining a good relationship with your guests after they’ve left. I often keep in … Continue reading
Guide to Cycling Shimanami Kaido
One of the most magical aspects of Japan is the beautiful blend of sights, sounds, culture, scenery, terrain and people. There are just endless discoveries and things to see, and it is very easy to get wrapped in just touring … Continue reading
My Big Fat Greek Appetite: Top 10 things to Eat in Greece
There are a few places in the world as astounding as Greece. Everything you see, touch, feel….and eat is part of a 3-4 millennial old cultural continuum, where Socrates and Plato established their ideas of a republic and governance, Aristotle studied and theorized, and … Continue reading
Life, love and food in the Mercados of Madrid
In America, a market is often defined and dominated by the tycoons and corporations of the mega “Supermarket”, a conglomeration of everything you would ever need in a store. You go in with a grocery list, grab what you need, check mark it … Continue reading
Breaking the Bubble
As much as I love sharing the best and more glamorous side of my travels, with breathtaking scenery and enticing food photos, I would also like to share the darker but very real side, as well. Travel for me has always … Continue reading
San Sebastián: A pintxo of food heaven
There is a lot to love about Spain. Picturesque little alleys teetering with elegant little balconies, grandiose, towering cathedrals, sun kissed golden beaches, the vibrant culture and people, the perfect mix of old and new….it never fails to impress me. … Continue reading
Hungry for Hawaii: 10 Things to Eat in Oahu
For centuries long, Hawaii has been not only an American, but a worldwide tourist destination. Today, its streets are littered with gigantic four and five star resorts, packed beach coasts of crimson red bodies longing for the golden tan, and men suited in … Continue reading
Perfect Dutch Baby Pancake
True confessions: I didn’t like pancakes when I was a kid. Truth is, my mom never made fresh pancakes when I was a kid. My idea of a pancake for a long time was the kind that was pre-made and … Continue reading
Spicy Lemon Ricotta Pappardelle & Zucchini
The first warmth of spring is a beautiful thing. It brings everyone out of their wintry cocoons, peaks of first farm vegetables, bustling parks and farmers markets, drunk underaged loud spring breakers….ah yes, spring is definitely my favorite season. But let’s focus … Continue reading