A New Addiction - brought to you by Uwajimaya

I love strolling thru Uwajimaya market and trying new things.  Not too long ago, I found this sweet treat and was stunned by the size of the container.  It conveniently has a handle on the lid :)

Little did I know that there is perhaps a reason for the mega-sized container.  I jest not, I finished an entire container in one day - yikes!

Want to see if you have a little more self control than I do?  You can find them your closest Uwajimaya market.  I also discovered I can order smaller sizes on Amazon - Jin Jin Coconut Jelly Mango Flavor

http://www.uwajimaya.com/locations.html

Seattle Uwajimaya
600 5th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 624-6248

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A Record-Breaking SIFF 2010 Comes To A Close Last Night - Share your highlights!

The 36th Annual Seattle International Film Festival 2010 came to a successful and record-breaking end last night.  My travel schedule was a bit hectic and I was only able to make it to two SIFF movies, but it's so great to hear that there was high attendance overall this year.  It is so awesome having the nation's largest film festival right in our backyard and although my presence this year was low, I do have fond memories of last year's.  

Two of My SIFF 2009 Highlights from SIFF 2009 -

• I caught a tremendously moving Phillipe Lioret film called Welcome at SIFF 2009.  It's tale of a 17 year old love-driven Kurdish refugee who's determination to be reunited with his sweetheart takes him on a heart-wrenching journey.
• I was invited to a wonderful tribute dinner hosted at Cafe Vita's "Green Bean Warehouse" on Tuesday May 26th and had the chance to meet Spike Lee.  Spike was presented with the 2009 Golden Space Needle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing to recognize his noteworthy film-making career.  I honestly didn't know what to expect.  I am a fan of some of Spike's work and had seen him in a number of televised interviews.  He comes across as very focused and pensive in his interviews.  That evening was no different, but his demeanor had hints of impatience.  Spike wasn't very conversational, but the NBA Playoffs were also in full force that week and perhaps that was distracting him a bit.  Spike was often on his Blackberry and I'm sure he was checking the scores, but he did loosen up a bit after having some of the great food and wine that was served that evening.

See and download the full gallery on posterous

What has Spike been up to since his visit to Seattle for SIFF 2009?  It looks like he's worked with Absolut on a limited edition Brooklyn Heights ginger and red apple flavored vodka in a bottle that looks quite sharp.  You can find it at Michael Towne Wines & Spirits at 73 Clark Street in NY.

Their bottles and ads are always so clever. ABSOLUT: BIOGRAPHY OF A BOTTLE  was a good read.

I did get a peek at the gift bags handed out at the Opening Gala this year and they looked awesome!  A number of SIFF volunteers worked very hard on stuffing those Le Sport bags full of goodies!

See and download the full gallery on posterous

Now it's your turn to join the conversation!  What were your SIFF 2010 highlights?  Can't wait to hear from you!

 

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A Record-Breaking SIFF 2010 Comes To A Close Last Night - Share your highlights!

The 36th Annual Seattle International Film Festival 2010 came to a successful and record-breaking end last night.  My travel schedule was a bit hectic and I was only able to make it to two SIFF movies, but it's so great to hear that there was high attendance overall this year.  It is so awesome having the nation's largest film festival right in our backyard and although my presence this year was low, I do have fond memories of last year's.  

Two of My SIFF 2009 Highlights from SIFF 2009 -

• I caught a tremendously moving Phillipe Lioret film called Welcome at SIFF 2009.  It's tale of a 17 year old love-driven Kurdish refugee who's determination to be reunited with his sweetheart takes him on a heart-wrenching journey.
• I was invited to a wonderful tribute dinner hosted at Cafe Vita's "Green Bean Warehouse" on Tuesday May 26th and had the chance to meet Spike Lee.  Spike was presented with the 2009 Golden Space Needle Award for Outstanding Achievement in Directing to recognize his noteworthy film-making career.  I honestly didn't know what to expect.  I am a fan of some of Spike's work and had seen him in a number of televised interviews.  He comes across as very focused and pensive in his interviews.  That evening was no different, but his demeanor had hints of impatience.  Spike wasn't very conversational, but the NBA Playoffs were also in full force that week and perhaps that was distracting him a bit.  Spike was often on his Blackberry and I'm sure he was checking the scores, but he did loosen up a bit after having some of the great food and wine that was served that evening.

See and download the full gallery on posterous

What has Spike been up to since his visit to Seattle for SIFF 2009?  It looks like he's worked with Absolut on a limited edition Brooklyn Heights ginger and red apple flavored vodka in a bottle that looks quite sharp.  You can find it at Michael Towne Wines & Spirits at 73 Clark Street in NY.

Their bottles and ads are always so clever. ABSOLUT: BIOGRAPHY OF A BOTTLE  was a good read.

I did get a peek at the gift bags handed out at the Opening Gala this year and they looked awesome!  A number of SIFF volunteers worked very hard on stuffing those Le Sport bags full of goodies!

See and download the full gallery on posterous

Now it's your turn to join the conversation!  What were your SIFF 2010 highlights?  Can't wait to hear from you!

 

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Ken Griffey Jr Retires and one man will get all the scoop on paper!

Breaking News: Ken Griffey Jr Retires: http://ow.ly/1TlRY

I caught in on the news just now and I love these images of a Seattle reporter working hard to get the scoop :)

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West Siiiiiiide vs East

Spent my morning on the East side today - Bellevue/Redmond/Woodinville area - nothing but rain.

 

It was so nice to be warmly welcomed to the West side - sunshine and no rain!

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Seattle gets a gold star!

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Seasonal Ingredient Map

Have you ever had this rambling thought: "I wish I knew what's in season.  I would know what to pick up fresh for dinner tonight.  It would be great if I also knew what to make with it....hmmmm"

I definitely did and gathered up a list for Washington state, but the technology prowess of someone else prevails and I like it.  Yes, this find tops my simple little list that I put together for what's in season in Washington.  It's a cool interactive map on epicurious.com that shows what's in season across the US by month and more!  A handy little thing to bookmark.  Allow me break it down for you -

The Seasonal Ingredient Map is a map of the US and you can click on each state to get a list of what is in season.

 You can then hover over an item and a small thumbnail appears,

You then have two choices:

1) Learn a bit more about it

 

2) Check out recipes that feature this ingredient. - My favorite feature and they have some nice search capability on their site.

You can find it HERE.

 

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