Comments on: Japan: General Impressions So Far http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/ a good girl's notebook of her culinary world Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: blu http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-8110 blu Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:13:51 +0000 http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/#comment-8110 I'm loving the stories- and sharing them with my Japanese exchange student. She and I have been loving the flick'r site, also. Today I read this: <a href="http://www.realage.com/news_features/Tip.aspx?v=1&cid=17068" rel="nofollow">Cocoa is derived from the seed of the cocoa tree and is an essential component in real chocolate. It's rich in flavonoids, antioxidant compounds that boost cardiovascular health by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Cocoa also has been found to fight LDL -- the bad cholesterol that encourages plaque to build up and clog your arteries. So when you need a chocolate fix, nibble on dark chocolate that has a cocoa content of 70 percent or higher. And use it when you're making chocolate recipes, such as this one. </a> I’m loving the stories- and sharing them with my Japanese exchange student. She and I have been loving the flick’r site, also.

Today I read this:
Cocoa is derived from the seed of the cocoa tree and is an essential component in real chocolate. It’s rich in flavonoids, antioxidant compounds that boost cardiovascular health by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Cocoa also has been found to fight LDL — the bad cholesterol that encourages plaque to build up and clog your arteries. So when you need a chocolate fix, nibble on dark chocolate that has a cocoa content of 70 percent or higher. And use it when you’re making chocolate recipes, such as this one.

]]> By: Rachael http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-8106 Rachael Fri, 11 Aug 2006 19:21:39 +0000 http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/#comment-8106 "Strapped down with a belt of nori..." EXCELLENT image, I love it! Sounds like you are having a great trip! “Strapped down with a belt of nori…” EXCELLENT image, I love it!

Sounds like you are having a great trip!

]]> By: Kelli http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-8105 Kelli Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:54:25 +0000 http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/#comment-8105 By the way, how are you managing to post? Have you found good access to public computers or did you bring your own? I\'m glad we\'re able to read as you are there. Hi Kelli, <ul> <li><em>Our homebase is at our friend Chris\'s house in Tokushima. I\'ve been posting from his place when we have a chance. Not so many chances right now... hopefully soon though! :) Using Picasa to download and crop images in combination with flickr has worked well for this trip. In fact, this trip convinced me to buy a pro flickr account to organize the photos and share them with family. Its working well in combination with my travel journel. We just came back from a three day visit at <a href=\"http://www.chiiori.org/index.en.html\" rel="nofollow">Chiiori</a> (much to write on this!!). One more night here for the festival Awa Odori and then to Osaka before we depart. Thanks for checking in on the visit. I look forward to catching up on my favorite blogs and finding out how your Fancy Foods experience went! -- McAuliflower</em></li></ul> By the way, how are you managing to post? Have you found good access to public computers or did you bring your own? I\’m glad we\’re able to read as you are there.

Hi Kelli,

  • Our homebase is at our friend Chris\’s house in Tokushima. I\’ve been posting from his place when we have a chance. Not so many chances right now… hopefully soon though! :)

    Using Picasa to download and crop images in combination with flickr has worked well for this trip. In fact, this trip convinced me to buy a pro flickr account to organize the photos and share them with family. Its working well in combination with my travel journel.

    We just came back from a three day visit at Chiiori (much to write on this!!). One more night here for the festival Awa Odori and then to Osaka before we depart.

    Thanks for checking in on the visit. I look forward to catching up on my favorite blogs and finding out how your Fancy Foods experience went!

    – McAuliflower

]]> By: Kelli http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-8104 Kelli Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:52:06 +0000 http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/#comment-8104 I am SO JEALOUS! All of these finds are so cool. I was also surprised at the number of French bakeries. Have a great time. I can't wait to keep reading about your trip. I am SO JEALOUS! All of these finds are so cool. I was also surprised at the number of French bakeries. Have a great time. I can’t wait to keep reading about your trip.

]]> By: c. http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-8100 c. Tue, 08 Aug 2006 14:34:49 +0000 http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/#comment-8100 Speaking of chocolates, while you're there in Japan, if you haven't yet, it's supposed to be a must to try Royce's chocolates. Some critics consider it the best chocolate in the world now. They're also well-known for their chocolate-covered potato chips. Speaking of chocolates, while you’re there in Japan, if you haven’t yet, it’s supposed to be a must to try Royce’s chocolates. Some critics consider it the best chocolate in the world now. They’re also well-known for their chocolate-covered potato chips.

]]> By: ZayZayEM http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-8099 ZayZayEM Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:21:46 +0000 http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2006/08/07/japan-general-impressions-so-far/#comment-8099 I wondered what the go was with the 99% cacao bars (though I think I saw one in Ottawa too). I actually know what i'm talking about when i say my local newspaper tastes better than 99% chocolate. I wondered what the go was with the 99% cacao bars (though I think I saw one in Ottawa too). I actually know what i’m talking about when i say my local newspaper tastes better than 99% chocolate.

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