Rona Yuthasastrakosol wrote:
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> "Arri London" > wrote in message
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> >
> > I'm tempted to gloat but I won't, he he he!
> > So how's life and food in Japan, you lucky thing?
>
> It's pretty good so far, but I haven't started classes yet so I've just been
> relaxing and exploring.

That's always the best part of going somewhere new, I find.
>
> I have some food pictures up at
> http://community.webshots.com/user/prasantrin if you haven't already seen
> them.

Just had a look. Yum yum yum!

Most of the food has been homemade as I am trying to conserve money
> till I get reimbursed for a few things (plane fare, for one). I'm not well
> versed in Japanese cooking, but my biggest success so far has been my
> okonomiyaki. I've been using the recipe my friend's mother (who was from
> Osaka) taught me and it has been quite good! I've made it three times so
> far and I've only been here for 10 days!

Ah but then you will be a National Treasure.

>I'm thinking of getting a takoyaki
> maker and trying to make takoyaki (but maybe with different fillings, so it
> wouldn't be takoyaki anymore). My apartment is *huge* by Japanese standards
> (especially for a single person) so I have plenty of room for guests :-).
>
> rona
>
*sigh* spent my travel budget on and in London! No more for the year
(or two).
How long are you going to be there?