I enjoy family gatherings and get togethers. It's always nice to spend quality time with family and friends. I haven't hosted a gathering in my home in a while, and really wanted to. Pier 1 Imports introduced me to the idea of having a Tasting Party. I had never heard of a Tasting Party, but I thought it was a great idea. When putting one together, the possibilities are endless! I decided to do a Japanese themed Tasting Party. We had Shrimp Tempura, brown rice with furikake, and green tea. The tasting Party Starter Set from Pier 1 Imports comes with 21 pieces including mini stoneware Keep reading...
Mother’s Day
We celebrated Mother's Day on Saturday night with my mom, sister's and brother in-laws. We went to the Hakone Buffet at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. There was a nice selection of Japanese cuisine. My favorites were the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura and the Tonkatsu. It's been a while since I got to dress up and go out to a nice restaurant, and it was great spending time with the family. I was also super happy that I got to shop for this great womens dress (after browsing through plenty, of course), perfect for a Mother's Day outing with the fam! We had a good time Keep reading...


