Lifestyle
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Nasi Goreng: Quick, Easy, & Delicious Fried Rice
When I went to Bali last spring I knew that I would come home with some new favorite food dishes, but I never imagined I would become obsessed with them. My absolute favorite meal that I tried in Bali was Nasi Goreng, a.k.a. Indonesian Fried Rice. It’s fragrant, flavorful, unbelievably delicious, and incredibly easy to make. In the same way, it became a staple in my meals whilst traveling in Indonesia, I’m sure it will become a staple in your home. Ingredients for Nasi Goreng Traditional Nasi Goreng uses simple ingredients so you don’t have to worry about traveling to obscure grocery stores to find anything to prepare it. I’ve…
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The Best Site for Buying Sanrio and San-X Directly from Japan
If you’re a Sanrio, San-X, or collector of all things kawaii, you know how important it is to have a selection of different go-to stores and websites to source official merchandise. One of my favorite places to buy kawaii merchandise directly from Japan is Japan You Want Kawaii. Japan You Want Kawaii sells official, licensed character goods including Sanrio, Rilakkuma, Sentimental Circus, Jinbesan, Kirby, Sumikko Gurashi, Pokemon, and more. They have everything from plush toys to keychains to stationary and home goods items. Not to mention, because the items are from Japan, you’re sure to get your hands on more unique and rare items than you’d likely find in the…
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Eating Bear-Shaped Food at Rilakkuma’s Tea House in Kyoto, Japan!
Did you know there’s a renowned Rilakumma-themed cafe in Kyoto, Japan? I didn’t until I started doing research on themed cafes for my most recent visit. Nestled close to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is Rilakkuma’s Teahouse, a store and cafe dedicated to the popular San-X bear, Rilakkuma, and friends. Themed cafes, especially in popular areas, tend to get busy quickly and it may prove troublesome to try and get a table. My original gameplan was to head straight for Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and then find our way to Rilakkuma’s Teahouse, but I was surprised to see a giant Rilakkuma statue directly across the street as we headed to the bamboo…
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What I’ve Been Eating Lately
I figured we could keep this series going since I’ve been going strong and cooking 95% of my meals at home- outside of my recent trip to Bali and all the times I was craving Chick-Fil-A, sushi, or poke. Crispy Pork Belly Rice Bowl I didn’t really have any inspiration for making this meal like I normally do. I had a craving for the pork belly from Trader Joe’s and as soon as I walked out of the store with it I realized I hadn’t thought at all about how I was going to prepare and serve it. Putting any sort of protein over rice is an easy meal for…
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Travel Essentials Every Travel Junkie Needs to Have
As an avid traveler, there are several items I’ve come across that have changed the efficiency of preparing for or during a trip. Here are the things I consider travel essentials that you need! RFID Blocking Wallet or Passport If you don’t currently have an RFID-blocking wallet or passport cover, consider getting one. Many people pass through and around airports and there are countless stories of people having their card information stolen without encountering anyone. Hard Shell Luggage Set You’re traveling all over the world now, it’s time to get matching, hard-shell luggage. First, it’s good to have matching luggage if you ever travel with more than one bag or…
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What I’ve Been Eating After Falling in Love with Cooking Again
Since I’ve gotten back from traveling in December- for whatever reason, I’ve not wanted to eat out and have been cooking all my meals. I will say that the selection of diverse foods is far too few where I live compared to where I moved from so it wasn’t hard for me to get sick of eating out. In addition to the fact that I was being lazy and had no healthy balance between cooking and ordering takeout. Nonetheless, the cooking bug bit me and I’m back to chef-ing it up, so here’s what I’ve been eating lately.
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Trying Springtime Snacks & Candies Straight From Japan with TokyoTreat
Ever wanted to eat Japanese snacks and candies without spending all your money on tickets to Japan? Well with TokyoTreat's Japanese Snack & Candy Subscription box, you can do just that! Watch me unbox & taste my treats from my Sakura edition box.
