Two weekends ago we found another food festival. This was near where the 1950's dancers set up shop. The
fishies on sticks were in one of the first booths. You're supposed to eat everything, including the bones (but not the head).
BBQ pork. We didn't try this, but it smelled really good.
Apples. Each one of those is 250 yen, or about $2.50. A piece. That's actually fairly cheap for apples that size. I've seen them in the grocery store for 600 yen. Can you imagine paying $6 for one apple? But look at how nicely they're wrapped up.
More BBQ pork, this time on skewers. I had one of these. I can't eat American pork for some reason, but I'm fine over here. It's a good thing too, because pork is everywhere. Gen's favorite
ramen noodle soup is almost always made with pork broth.
Gen with his fish and my BBQ. I liked mine better, but I did try the fish. We also got a plate of tiny fried whole fish. You are supposed to eat the head on those, but I couldn't. Gen bit off the head and then I ate the body. I don't like to eat the tail either.
That's me with potato-octopus croquettes. I love croquettes. Fried mashed potatoes, what could be better? We finished off with some fresh doughnuts. I like to pretend they were healthy because they had some kind of whole grain and they weren't doused in sugar. Tasty! As a reminder to my faithful friends and family, my birthday is on Sunday and I will be accepting birthday wishes here and by e-mail. Everyone have a Happy Julie's Birthday Weekend!
Two weekends ago we found another food festival. This was near where the 1950's dancers set up shop. The fishies on sticks were in one of the first booths. You're supposed to eat everything, including the bones (but not the head).
BBQ pork. We didn't try this, but it smelled really good.
Apples. Each one of those is 250 yen, or about $2.50. A piece. That's actually fairly cheap for apples that size. I've seen them in the grocery store for 600 yen. Can you imagine paying $6 for one apple? But look at how nicely they're wrapped up.
More BBQ pork, this time on skewers. I had one of these. I can't eat American pork for some reason, but I'm fine over here. It's a good thing too, because pork is everywhere. Gen's favorite ramen noodle soup is almost always made with pork broth.
Gen with his fish and my BBQ. I liked mine better, but I did try the fish. We also got a plate of tiny fried whole fish. You are supposed to eat the head on those, but I couldn't. Gen bit off the head and then I ate the body. I don't like to eat the tail either.
That's me with potato-octopus croquettes. I love croquettes. Fried mashed potatoes, what could be better? We finished off with some fresh doughnuts. I like to pretend they were healthy because they had some kind of whole grain and they weren't doused in sugar. Tasty! As a reminder to my faithful friends and family, my birthday is on Sunday and I will be accepting birthday wishes here and by e-mail. Everyone have a Happy Julie's Birthday Weekend!
Julie - I love seeing what you're doing in Tokyo. It looks like you're really getting to know a lot of the culture. How fun. I hope you have a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteKelly
I will have a very Happy Julie's Birthday weekend and I insist you do the same!! Love you babe, you must have an iron stomach. I couldn't do it :)
ReplyDeleteSorry that was me that posted before...Amy
ReplyDeleteJulie - a very happy Julie's Birthday weekend to you too!! I hope Gen has lots of fun planned for you. I'm loving reading about all of your adventures in Japan. Please keep the posts coming.
ReplyDeleteAdina
I love the posts with you and Gen in the picture. Those fish on a stick...I don't know????
ReplyDeleteHope you're having the best birthday ever!!!
Mom&Dad
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!!!!! Love the pics, but I'm tellin ya, I'd lose a ton of weight there!
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