Bun Bo Hue in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Fell in love with dagashi, old school Japanese candy.
Ate lots of burgers.
Had my final Japanese school lunch.
Ate Okonomiyaki in Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo.
Had my first hanami party in Shinjuku Gyoen.
Escaped Tokyo and ate wild greens from the mountains of Saitama.
Went home to the Bay Area twice. Ate lots of Monte Cristos and established myself as a regular at Mama's even though I don't live in SF.
Cut my throat on some delicious and ambitious bacon in Inverness, CA
Flying solo with Vietnamese cooking. I still prefer my mom's cooking, but I'm improving.
Spent too much money on fancy food. Some good. Some not so good.
Made an awesome cake for Blammo's birthday.
Enjoyed Yokote Yakisoba at the Super Genki Festival in Tokyo.
Survived one of the hottest summers in Japan with shaved ice, ice cream and soft cream.
Checked out all that Hong Kong has to offer. (And 30 minutes of Macao)
Whoopied it up in Pennsylvania.
Went to a lot of weddings.
New York, New York!
After 22 bread classes, I'm getting pretty good at making mushy pan!
Really missing my friends and family but glad to know that they have my back when I need them most.
My first nabe.
And my first Japanese birthday cake. I should mention here that I am also thankful for the friends I have made in Japan and am happy to know that they too, have my back when I need it most.
Joanne Chang - I love you!
Finally found a sushi restaurant that is high quality and foreigner friendly in a non-pandering way.
Finally went to karaoke.
Hopefully, started a new tradition.
It's been a long year. I think I need a nap.
This made me :) good work this year, Kimber!
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