祝聖バレンタインデー! 2月14日は日本では女性が男性にチョコを贈る日。西欧では男性が女性にギフトを贈ったり家族同士で贈ったりします。 Happy Valentine's Day: St.Valentine's Day is celebrated on Feb. 14th, in Japan as a day girls give chocolates to boys. In USA, it's a day a man gives gifts to his girlfriend or wife, or a couple exchanges gifts, or family members gift each other. The popular gifts are Red Rose bouquets, Chocolates, Jewelry, Perfume, lingerie, and etc.
ギフトの定番は真紅の薔薇、チョコレート、宝石、香水、下着などです。。
ロサンゼルスでのさまざまなバレンタインギフトは去年のブログ記事を参照ください。 ↓ ↓
Please see my last year's blog article for various Valentine's gifts available in Los Angeles. ↓ ↓
I got this much for myself during lunch time on Feb. 8, 2012. They are selling Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for $24.95 per dozen between Feb. 10 and 14, 2012.
We wanted to take a coffee break with a cake, but the customer before us took a long time to order, so we were out of time. My blog friend, Wani, went to the movies with me and she loves Meringue and Macaron. I got the one with Chocolate. Wani got the same one. It was $5 per bag.
Strawberry Vanilla Chocolette Meringue tasted great. The sweetness was just right, and it was soft and melt it in your mouth. One bag was a lot of volume, but I finished it in 2 days. They were delicious.
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Ms.Tracy Thompson of Hawaiian Airline who lives in Torrance, California, is collecting the items packaged for transport to victims in Japan. The deadline was was extended to May 13, 2011. http://lisaky.blog114.fc2.com/blog-entry-625.html
エッセルMチョコレート / Ethel M Chocolates: M&M などを作っているマアーズ社の社長婦人「エッセル」さんが1911年に自宅台所で始めた高級チョコレート。ラスベガスに工場と販売店ありあとはネット通販のみです。防腐剤を使用してないので、製造から3週間が賞味期限です。
Ms. Ethel Mars, the first lady of Mars Corporation that makes M&M Chocolates, etc. started making this high-end chocolates in her kitchen in 1911. The factory is located in Las Vegas. They are sold in Las Vegas and On-line shop only. They don' use any preservatives, so the shelf life is 3 weeks from manufacturing.
フルーツ型のチョコレートやスロットマシーンを見立てたコイン・チョコもあります。 カクテルチョコレートはアルコールが微量に入ってます。1%未満。24個入り$32 They also have Fruit shaped chocolates and Slot Machine Coin Chocolates. Cocktail Chocolates contain alcohol a little bit, less than 1 percent. $32 for 24 pcs
ラスベガス・ファッションショーモール内「エッセルズM」店舗。去年11月末に撮影。 "Ethel's M" inside Las Vegas Fashion Show Mall. Photos taken 11/E/2010. 11月末にラスベガスで買い、密封したまま冷蔵庫で保存。つい最近開けて食べました。美味しかった
I purchased a box at end of last November and kept it sealed in the refrigerator. I opened it a week ago and ate them. They were good.
Shelf life is 4 weeks. I bought a box at Narita Airport departure gate end of last May. I kept it sealed in the refrigerator. I opened it 3 days ago and ate them. They were good.
Made in Belgium. Soft Fresh Chocolate inside melts in your mouth. I purchased one box on Feb.11, 2011 at $3.99 to taste it. It was great. I posted photos of the chocolates on my "Valentine's" blog in the morning of Feb.13th. I thought of taking them to my work on Feb.14th, so I went back to Trader Joe's in North Torrance on Sunday, Feb. 13th. It was all sold out! I wonder lots of people in my neighborhood are checking my blog!?
マンハッタンビーチのTJに行ってやっと見つけました。 I found the chocolates at Trader Joe's in Manhattan Beach.
他にもいろいろチョコレートデザートあり、誘惑されます。 There are several kinds of Chocolate Desserts. They were appealing.
チョコレート・ラバ・ケーキ $2.99 Chocolate Lava Cake 値段もサイズも適当なので、これにしました。写真右側です。小さいケーキ2個入りです。 The price and size were right, so I got this. It's the right side on the photo. There are 2 small cakes.
A Bonus Video Clip/おまけ動画 Ethel M Chocolate Factory/ エッセルMチョコレート工場見学
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzr7gcT7F4 エッセルMチョコレート工場を見学しました。2009年12月13日と15日。2/15/11 動画に音楽を付けました。 lisaky777--December 16, 2009--I went there on Dec.13 and 15, 2009. The factory tour is open 7 days a week, but it's in production only on weekdays, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm. I added music to the video clip on 2/15/2011.
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メイド喫茶、LA初登場!『Beach City Baked Donuts』が今週末11月6日と7日メイド喫茶になります。11月6日と7日午後6時半から9時まで。早速初日行ってきました。 "Maid Cafe@Beach City Baked Donuts": The event is being held this weekend, Nov. 6th and 7th from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. The baked donut shop is converted to "Maid Cafe" for 2 nights. I went there on the first night, Nov. 6, 2010.
A maid will draw cute pictures on an Icy Donut upon request. I took a video clip of a maid drawing pictures on an Icy Donut, doing "jankenpon", Scissor, stone, and paper game,etc.
We ate the Icy Donuts with a knife and a fork.
ジャンケンゲームしたり、キアちゃんや他のメイドさんと話したり、なかなか楽しい。 It was fun doing "Janken" game, chatted with Kia and other maids.
$6で、プリクラ写真を撮影し、飾りをつけ、お土産にくれます。ついでにデジカメでも ハイ、ポーズ! With another $6, they take a pre cra photo, a small photo for a souvenir. I asked for extra photos taken with my digital camera.
Beach City Baked Donuts 501 N Pacific Coast Hwy.,Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 303-3159 info@beachcitybakeddonuts.com Mon*, Wed-Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm Sat-Sun 8:30am - 6:00pm *Tue, 1st & 3rd & 5th Mon Closed www.beachcitybakeddonuts.com/
Maid Cafe is being held on Nov. 6 and 7, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm, the last entry at 8:30 pm. I got there around 7 pm and waited in line for 16 minutes. There is a 30 minute time limit when people are waiting in line.
There are friendship gathering of local "otaku" and students from Hollywood Japanese Language School. A part of the revenue will benefit Hollywood Japanese Language School fund.
11月11日と12日はパサディナ・ヒルトンで、パシフィック・メディア・エクスポがあるらしいです。 www.PacificMediaExpo.com There will be "Pacific Media Expo" on Nov.11 and 12 at Pasadena Hilton Hotel.
A Bonus Video Clip/おまけ動画 Maid Cafe in LA /メイド喫茶 ロス出現!?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deG79zLDs70 メイド喫茶、LA初登場!レドンドの焼きドーナツ屋が2晩のみメイド喫茶になりました。11月6日と7日。 lisaky777--November 07, 2010--Beach City Baked Donuts in Redondo Beach, CA, is being converted to Maid Cafe for two night on Nov. 6th and 7th, 2010.
Sorry for not responding to comments, yet. I've been cold and sick free for 2 years. I had a sore throat, so I slept for 4 hours, instead of staying over-night. It's 9 am on Nov. 7, 2010 now. I'm going out to some other events now.
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I heard there will be Ice Cream, Pocky snacks, and "Hoopla" (Quoit, or throwing rings) games, etc. for fun. Are they doing the Hoopla games, thinking of "donuts"?
面白そうなので、顔出すと思います。
It sounds fun...., so I will probably go there.
先週土曜日ハロウイン・ドーナツを取りに行ったとき、長い行列でした。 Last Saturday, it was crowded to pick-up Halloween Special Donuts.
ここがメイド喫茶に2晩なるんですね。。。楽しみです。 This donut shop will be converted to a Maid Cafe for 2 nights.. Looking forward to it.
Beach City Baked Donuts 501 N Pacific Coast Hwy.,Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 303-3159 info@beachcitybakeddonuts.com Mon*, Wed-Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm Sat-Sun 8:30am - 6:00pm *Tue, 1st & 3rd & 5th Mon Closed www.beachcitybakeddonuts.com/
A Bonus Video Clip/おまけ動画 Tokyo Maid Cafe / 東京のメイド喫茶
焼きドーナツ屋『Beach City Baked Donuts』で先週末ブロ友で「わにの日々-海が好き!編」を書くわにさんとオフ会しました。この全米初の焼きドーナツ屋BCBDでハロウィンドーナツを今週末限定販売するそうです。10月27日まで予約受付中! "Beach City Baked Donuts" is taking Halloween Special orders until 10/27/2010. BCBD, Beach City Baked Donuts is the first Baked Donuts specialty shop in USA and located in Redondo Beach. I went there a few days ago to see a new blog friend, Wani who lives in the neighborhood.
Halloween Special donuts will be picked up and sold on 10/29 (F), 10/30 (Sat), and 10/31 (Sun).
* Spooky Set $15 -12 Special Halloween (Carrot X Chocolate Chip)
* Spooky Mix Set $15 -6 Special Halloween -2 Cinnamon Sugar -2 Banana Man -2 Jp Sweet Potato Halloween Special Order Sheet Ordering advance is recommended, because they ran out of Halloween Special donuts fast last year.
材料はオーガニック、無着色、糖分控えめ、油を使わないので低脂肪、低カロリー。ヘルシーで美味しい! They use organic ingredients, no coloring, less sugar, and no oil, so it's less fat and less calorie. It's healthy and tasty!
このサンプル・ドーナツは本物。数日毎に新しいのに変えてるそうです。 These samples are real donuts. They are changed every few days.
"Affogato"アイシードーナツは、焼きたてのドーナツを3等分し、3時間凍らせ、アイスクリームをサンドするそう。$5.75. "Affogato" Icy Donut--A freshly baked donut is cut into 3 pieces, frozen for 3 hours, and ice cream is sandwiched in between.
バナナマン、ラムレーズン、一番人気のシナモンシュガー、さつまいも、ココア、など。 Banana Man, Rum Raisin, the most popular "Cinnamon Sugar", Sweet Potato, and Cocoa.
宇治茶、きなこ、アプリコット、ハニー(プレイン) Uji Green Tea, Golden Soy, Apricot, and Honey Dip (Plain).
店内にテーブル並び、外庭にもテーブルがあります。右下は犬用ドーナツ。3つで$2.99. There are tables inside and another table at outside garden. Dog donuts are sold at $2.99 per 3 pc pack.
My blog friend Wani and I talked for a long time. She visited a steam power plant in Redondo Beach a few weeks ago. The "Terminator" and "Die Hard" movie series, "CSI" and "24" TV drama shows were filmed in the power plant. It's the second oldest steam power plant in U.S.A. The oldest power plant does not exist any more. She saw a photo of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with his autograph displayed in the power plant.
1個1個包んであるので、食べやすく常温で3日持ちます。冷蔵庫に入れるとあと数日大丈夫とか。。 It's individually wrapped and easy to eat. It will be OK for 3 days in a room temperature. It will last a few days longer in a refrigerator.
We were chatting for a long time, and the owner, Koji, joined our conversation. Koji is from Osaka, Japan. He told us it takes 2 and a half hours to make 1 set of baked donuts. He opened the shop in June of 2009. At first he came to the shop at 3 am and opened the shop from 5:30 am. The closing time was 6 pm. He cleaned up the shop, and it became 12 am. he had no time to sleep. Gradually he changed the hours to the ones he has now.
Beach City Baked Donuts 501 N Pacific Coast Hwy.,Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 303-3159 info@beachcitybakeddonuts.com Mon*, Wed-Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm Sat-Sun 8:30am - 6:00pm *Tue, 1st & 3rd & 5th Mon Closed www.beachcitybakeddonuts.com/
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風月堂の桜餅。3月13日バルボア公園での桜花見のあと、ミツワマーケット・サンタモニカ店に寄ると、風月堂のブライアン・キトさんが店頭で実演販売してました。 "Sakura Mochi by Fugetsudo": We saw Brian Kito of Fugetsudo making and selling Sakura Mochi, Cherry Rice Cake, at Mitsuwa Market Santa Monica store on March 13, 2010. We stopped by there after Cherry Blossom picnic at Balboa Park. 風月堂ブライアン・キトさん Brian Kito of Fugetsudo 桜の咲く頃は、桜餅の季節です。作りたての桜餅、美味しそう! When cherry trees are in bloom, it's a season for Sakura Mochi, Cherry Rice Cake. Freshly made Sakura Mochi, Cherry Rice Cakes look delicious!
3月13日と14日はミツワ・サンタモニカ店。20日と21日、27日と28日はミツワ・コスタメサ店で桜餅を実演販売する予定、とのこと。他の種類の餅も販売してました。ここのチョコレート餅、美味しいです! Brian said he would be at Mitsuwa Santa Monica on March 13 and 14, and at Mitsuwa Costa Mesa for the next 2 weekends, March 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2010, making and selling Sakura Mochi Rice Cakes and other Rice Cakes. I like their Chocolate Rice Cakes, too. They taste great!
3種類の桜餅が4個入ったのを1パック購入。1パック4ドルぐらいでした。 I purchased a pack of Sakura Mochi Rice Cakes with 3 kinds of Sakura Mochi. It was around $4 a pack.
I took a short video clip of Brian Kito of Fugetsudo making Sakura Mochi, Cherry Rice Cakes. I will upload the video clip below. This year it got cold all of sudden, and the cherry blossom in Los Angeles got delayed little bit. Cherry trees in South Bay area are full bloom from around March 18, 2010. It's a great time to see the cherry blossoms this weekend, such as South Coast Botanic Garden and a park at 190th street and Prairie Ave. in Torrance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj_0_JY8gNE 風月堂のブライアン・キトさんが桜餅の実演販売してるところ。2010年3月13日。ミツワ・サンタモニカ店にて。 Brian Kito of Fugetsudo making Sakura Mochi Cherry Rice Cakes at Mitsuwa Market Santa Monica store on March 13, 2010.
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3月7日『85℃ ベーカリーカフェ』に行きました。『くら回転すし』の並びにあり台湾から進出。行列のある人気ベーカリーカフェです。日曜昼過ぎで混んでました。中に入るのに28分待ち。 "85℃ Bakery Cafe": We went there on March 7, 2010 after visiting "Kula Revolving Sushi". It's located in the same corner mall in Irvine, California. It's a very popular bakery cafe from Taiwan. It was Sunday afternoon and very crowded. We waited 28 minutes to get in. 店右側に100種以上の焼きたてパンが並びます。写真撮影は禁止されているので、少しだけ隠し撮りしました。 There are over 100 kinds of freshly baked hot bakeries on the right side. No photography is allowed, so I took a few sneak shots.
値段もお手ごろ。1個$1~$1.25。ベーカリーをトレイに載せ2番目の列に並び支払いします。 Reasonable Pricing. It's $1 to $1.25 per a bakery item. After picking bakery items on a tray, you wil l line up at the 2nd line to pay at the bakery cashier.
100種近いケーキ類が店中央にずらっと並びます。注文したあと3番目の列に並び支払いします。 There are about 100 kinds of pastries displayed at the center of the cafe. After ordering pastries, you will line up at the 3rd line to pay for the pastry items.
ケーキ類は1個$3.25ほど。ホールケーキは1個$16~$25ほど。お手ごろな値段です。 Sliced cakes are around $3.25 per piece. Whole Cakes are around $16 to $25 per cake. Reasonable pricing.
焼きたて熱々アーモンドパンを1個外のテーブルで食べました(左)、お持ち帰りしたパン(右) イカ墨パンは2個入り$1。あとトマト・ベージルパン、ブルーベリーパン、ホールグレイン・パンなどを購入。 I had a freshly baked, hot Almond Bread at the outside patio (Right), and took the rest of the bakeries (Right). Squid Ink Bread was $1 for 2 pieces, I got Tomato Basil Bread, Blueberry Bread, Whole Grain Bread, etc. ホールグレイン・パン(左)。トマト・ベージルパン、ブルーベリーパン(右)、 Whole Grain Bread(Left). Tomato Basil Bread, Blueberry Bread (Right),
85℃ Bakery Cafe Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center 2700 Alton Parkway, #123 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: 949-553-8585 www.85cafe.us/ SUN 8AM - 10PM, MON-THU 7AM -10PM FRI-SAT 7AM -Midnight
店の左側に、コーヒー、紅茶、エクスプレッソ、ラテ、ボバティーなど飲み物用長い行列がありました。こちらは40分待ちかもっとかも。日曜午後がたぶん一番混みます。30分並んで入り出るのに1時間以上かかることを覚悟して行きましょう。 At the left side, there was another long line for drinks, such as Coffee, Tea, Espresso, Latte, Boba Tea, etc. It will be 40 minutes wait for this drink line. Probably Sunday afternoon is the busiest. Prepare to wait 30 minutes in line to get in and more than 60 minutes to get out of there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjTv_8APWYo この動画よりもっと混んでました。店内はこんな雰囲気です。 It was more crowded than this, but it looks like this at the bakery cafe. A video posted by YHELOTHARLOL, March 16, 2009.
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もうすぐバレンタインデーですね。バレンタインデーに最適なデザートを紹介します。2月7日第44回NFLスーパーボール開催。今年もランチョPVのマークさん宅のパーティーに呼ばれ、デザートと寿司を作り持参しました。チョコがけフルーツのデザートです。 "Dolci Frutta, Chocolate Covered Fruits":Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I will introduce a great dessert good for Valentine's Day. Last Sunday, on Feb. 7, 2010,the 44th NFL Superbowl was held. I was invited to a party at Mark's place in Rancho Palos Vedes. I made and took a Dessert plate and a large Sushi plate with Futomaki Rolls and California Rolls. This is Chocolate Covered Fruit Desserts.
"Dolci Frutta(ドルチフルータ)"という商標。COSTCOでイチゴ売り場にありました。他大手スーパーマーケットにもあると思います。1箱に8 OZパック4個入り。$6弱でした。イチゴは2ポンド(約900グラム)で$7でした。 "Dolci Frutta", I found them at COSTCO near fresh Strawberries. Other large supermarkets might have them, too. There are 4 packs, 8 OZ each in a box. Strawberries were $7 for a 2 pound pack.
第1回目、1月30日にまず試作。 イチゴを良く洗い、ペーパータオルでふき、ドルチフルータを電子レンジで2分。説明書には30秒ごとかき混ぜるよう指示あり。イチゴを1個ずつ溶けたチョコに浸して、ワックスペーパーをひいた大皿に置いて乾かします。乾いたらできあがりです。チョコが溶けてるうちに試食しましたが、乾いてからの方が美味しかったです。 First Time: I tried on Jan. 30, 2010. Wash the Strawberries and dry them with paper towel well. Heat "Dolci Frutta" in a microwave oven for 2 minutes. The instruction said to stir it every 30 seconds. Dip one strawberry at a time in melted Chocolate and place it on a plate with Waxed Paper to dry. It's done when the Chocolate is dry. I ate a few while the Chocolate is still melted, but it did not taste good that much. Dried Chocolate Covered Strawberry tasted much better.
第2回目、2月7日。スーパーボールパーティーに持参。。 今回は新鮮なイチゴ2ポンド、バナナ3本、ドルチフルータ2パック使用。新鮮なパイナップルも用意しましたが、チョコがなくなったのでやめました。トレーダージョーズのホワイトベーキングチップでも試しましたがうまく溶けませんでした。彩りに3個だけ、白いホワイトチップを溶かしたものをのせました。 Second Time, Feb 7, 2010, Superbowl Sunday I took it to the party. I prepared 2 pounds of fresh Strawberries, 3 pieces of Bananas, 2 packs of "Dolci Frutta", a fresh Pineapple, and Trader Joe's White Baking Chips. Before I tried Pineapple, the 2 packs of "Dolci Frutta" was gone, so I did not make it with Pineapple. Trader Joe's White Baking Chips did not melt well. I pasted some melted White Baking Chips on top of three Strawberries for the decoration.
大皿にのせ乾かしたあと、タッパーに入れパーティーに持参しました。このあと太巻きとカリフォルニアロール寿司を作りました。 I dried them on a large plate and packed them in a Tupperware. Also I cooked Futomaki Roll Sushi and California Roll Sushi and took them to Superbowl party that day.
In Winter, many Chocolate Specialty shops sell Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Bananas, too. These are great for Valentine's Day gifts and desserts! On Valentine's Day in USA, usually Men send gifts of a Rose bouquet, Jewelries, Chocolates, sexy lingerie, etc. to the loved ones (women or men). The gifts are exchanged among family, too..... It's different from Japanese custom of women giving chocolates to men, giri-choch (obligation chocolates) and honmei-choko (Chocolates to loved ones---boyfriends, husbands, and lovers).
1965年創業の老舗『スタンズ・ドーナツ』の『ヒュードーナツ』を食べました。同僚ビルとジョーが1月23日土曜日できたてを1ダース買い月曜日会社に持ってきてくれました。UCLA(カリフォルニア大学ロサンゼルス校)のある街ウエストウッドにあります。 "Stan's Corner Donut Shoppe": It's established in 1965 and known as the oldest and the best donuts shop in Los Angeles, I had its "Huell Donuts". My coworker Bill and Joe got a dozen of freshly made donuts last Saturday, Jan. 23 at the shop in Westwood where UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) is located and brought them to work last Monday. ヒュードーナツ "Huell Donuts"/ WORLD FAMOUS PEANUT BUTTER DONUTS テレビのグルメ番組でお馴染のヒュー・ハウザーがたびたび訪れるこのドーナツ屋。彼が好きなこのヒュードーナツは中にピーナツバターが入り、周りはチョコレートとチョコレートチップがけです。たぶんワールド・フェーマス・ピーナツバタードーナツの中の1種です。 The TV Gourmet reporter, Huell Howser frequents this donuts shop. Huell loves this "Huell Donuts" with Peanut Butter inside with Chocolate and Chocolate chips outside. It's probably a kind of "WORLD FAMOUS PEANUT BUTTER DONUTS".
"Huell Donuts" had a very unique taste. It was a combined sweetness of Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Sugar. Probably hot oven fresh peanut butter donuts will be much tastier. Many Hollywood celebrities have been seen at the donuts shoppe often.
ネット注文でき、フェデックスで全米に1晩で配送するそう。 ネット注文先はこちら。 You can order donuts On-line, and they will Fedex Overnight. You can order by Internet from Here. 『世界一グルメなドーナツ』とヒュー・ハウザーさんに紹介されてます。一度試してみてはいかがでしょう? They are introduced as "The world's most gourmet donuts", Why don't you try them once?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIaRwaK2ug 40年以上、ウエストウッドの「スタンズ・ドーナツ」は世界一グルメなドーナツを焼いています。シナモン・チョコレート・チーズ・デーニッシュからアップル・フリッター、リーシーズ・ピーナッツバター・ポケットまで。(去年12月18日放送。ヒュー・ハウザーTV。) For over 40 years, Stan's Corner Doughnut Shop of Westwood, California, has baked the world's most gourmet donuts, from a Cinnamon Chocolate Cheese Danish, to an Apple Fritter, to a Reese's Peanut Butter Pocket with fresh banana. Stan's offers donuts you will find nowhere else in the world. ( by MrHuellHowser on Dec. 18, 2009.)
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12月20日『85℃ ベーカリーカフェ』に行きました。『くら回転すし』に行ったあとその並びにあるこの行列店をのぞいてみました。アーバイン市にあります。台湾から進出した人気ベーカリーカフェのようです。 "85℃ Bakery Cafe": We went there on Dec.20, 2009 after visiting "Kula Revolving Sushi" for the first time. It's located in the same corner mall in Irvine, California. It seems to be a very popular bakery cafe from Taiwan. 中も外も大勢の客で賑わいます。客層もいろいろです。 It's crowded both outside and inside the bakery cafe. The customers are mixed in varieties.
写真撮影禁止と注意されたのでこそこそ隠し撮りしました。美味しそうなケーキがもっとたくさんあります。 I was told "No Photography", so I took some sneaking shots. There were many more good looking cakes.
季節柄クリスマスケーキがいろいろあり、注文受付中でした。 There were many kinds of Christmas cakes, and they were taking orders in advance.
調理パンや菓子パンもいろいろありました。値段もお手ごろです。 There were many kinds of snack bread and sweet bread. The pricing is reasonable.
あんパン、ねぎパン、イカ墨パン、フレンチチーズパンを購入。$4.50ぐらいでした。 あんパンは1個1ドルでコシあんとつぶあんあり。あんの量は少なめでした。 I purchased Red Bean Bread, Green Onion Bread, Japanese Squid Ink Bread, and French Cheese Bread for $4.50. The Read Bean Bread was $1 each, and it had two kinds: Smashed Red Beans or with Grain.
The Japanese Squid Ink Bread had Garlic taste and it tasted like Japanese Squid Ink Pasta. We wanted to get cakes to go, but there was another line for cakes, after lining and paying for the breads. They also had Espresso, Coffee, Tea, Boba Tea, etc.
85℃ Bakery Cafe Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center 2700 Alton Parkway, #123 Irvine, CA 92606 Tel: 949-553-8585 ( www.85cafe.us/ ) SUN 8AM - 10PM, MON-THU 7AM -10PM FRI-SAT 7AM -Midnight
85℃ Report in Irvine(Long) / 85℃ ベーカリーカフェ・アーバイン店リポート
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SninVB5SVwA ロサンゼルス中華放送レポートです。中国語ですがお店の雰囲気が伝わります。 It's a TV report of China TV Los Angles. It's mostly in Chinese, but you will get the idea of the bakery cafe.
先週日曜『Casa Arigato』のケーキをお持ち帰りしました。和洋融合したやさしい味。サウス・レドンドビーチにあります。 "Casa Arigato": Last Sunday I got some cakes here to go. Their cakes are kind and mild taste of European and Japanese fusion. It's in South Redondo Beach.
カフェのすぐ左側は太平陽の海とビーチが広がります。店は左がすし屋で右がカフェ。 地下に無料駐車場あり。 There are Pacific Ocean and Beach on the left side. They have a "Sushi Restaurant" on the left and a Cafe on the right. Free parking is available in the basement.
ここの名物はシフォンケーキ。何種類もあります。ジョーンズ(犬用)ケーキやクッキーもいろいろあります。 They are famous for Chiffon Cakes with many varieties. They also have several kinds of John's (dog's) cakes and cookies. I got 4 cakes after wondering which ones to get.
迷いに迷い買ったのがこちらの4種。 ストロベリーシフォンショート(左)、抹茶あずきロール(右) どちらもスポンジケーキがふんわりしっとりなめらかで甘さ控えめ。美味しい! Strawberry Chiffon Short (Left) and Green Tea Red Bean Roll (Right). Both have soft and silky smooth sponge cakes and mild taste with reduced sugar. So good!
チーズケーキ(左)とバナナチョコレートムース(右) チーズケーキはふわふわで和風。甘さもチーズも控えめ。 バナナチョコレートムースは1度に2種食べられお得な気分。上下違う味。 Baked Souffle Cheesecake (Left) and Banana Chocolate Mousse (Right). Cheesecake is very soft and mild taste with reduced sugar and cheese. Banana Chocolate Mousse gives two different cakes at the same time, Chocolate Mousse on upper and Banana Cake on the bottom.
その日はあいにく曇りでした。 晴れた日はビーチに遊びに行き、カフェのパティオでケーキと抹茶をいただくのもオツです。本格的イタリアン・エスプレッソやコーヒー、スムージー、紅茶もあります。 It was cloudy that day. On a sunny day, it's nice to browse along the beach and have a Macha Green Tea and a Cake at the cafe's patio. They also serve authentic Italian Espresso and coffee, smoothies, and tea.
11月15日、『風月堂』を舞台にした劇『Nihonmachi-The Place to be』を観た。『風月堂』は1903年ロサンゼルス市リトル東京に創業の和菓子屋。 "Fugetu-Do" and "Nihonmachi-The Place to be": On Nov. 15, 2009, I saw a musical play, "NihonmachiThe Place to be" based on a story of "Fugetsu-Do", a Japanese confectionery. It was founded in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in 1903. FUGETSU-DO 315 East First St Los Angeles, CA 90012 TEL : (213) 625-8595 Email : LTManjuman@msn.com http://fugetsu-do.com/ Fugetsu-Do Video Clip Founded in 1903
This musical play was presented by "Little Tokyo Public Safety Association, Koban" and created by "A Greateful Crane Ensemble Production". It was performed at Aratani Japan America Theatre from 2 PM on Nov. 15, 2009. ストーリーは、創業99年の和菓子屋『さくら堂』の3代目オーナーのアランが、跡継ぎがいないため店をたたむことを決意する。息子は開業医の歯医者、娘は大手マーケティング会社勤務だった。 祖父に当たる初代オーナーのサンキチが幽霊となってアランの前に現れ、99年前創業してから『さくら堂』や日系人の日本町で起こった楽しいできことや苦難をたくさんの日本の歌謡曲(おもに美空ひばりさんの曲)とアメリカの歌謡曲の歌声にのせ、アランに見せる。 The story is: Alan, the 3rd generation owner of "Sakura-Do", a Japanese confectionery shop decides to close his family business of 99 years, because there is no one to succeed the business. His son became a dentist with his own practice. His daughter works for a large marketing firm. Sankichi, the first generation owner and his grand-father appears as a ghost. Sankichi shows Alan of fun things and struggles happened in Nihonmachi (Japanese Town) over the years with lots of Japanese pop songs ( mostly of Hibari Misora) and some American pop songs of 60's and 70's.
15分の休憩をはさみ、午後4時40分頃終了。そのあと、別館で、『風月堂』和菓子、餅とお茶のリセプション。3代目オーナーのブライアン・キト(鬼頭)さんと劇団員自ら、お餅を振舞ってくれました。 柔らかく熱い切り餅に醤油と海苔を付けた餅、チョコレート餅、イチゴ餅、名物栗饅頭、大福餅、スアマ餅など。 It finished around 4:40 PM with a 15 minute intermission. After the play performance, there was a reception with "Fugetsu-Do" sweets, Rice Cakes, and Green Tea at a separate hall. Brian Kito, the 3rd generation owner of "Fugetsu-Do" and the actors of the play served Rice Cakes. There was soft plain Mochi (Rice Cake) with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed, Chocolate Mochi (Rice Cake), Strawberry Mochi (Rice Cake), the famous Kuri Manjyu (Chestnut Cakes), and Daifuku Mochi (Soft Rice Cakes with Red Beans).
左からスアマ餅、チョコレート餅、栗饅頭、イチゴ餅など。。。無料でした。↓ From the left, Suama Rice Cake, Chocolate Rice Cake, Chestnut Cake, Strawberry Rice Cake, etc. They were free. リトル東京交番をサポートするスポンサー・チケットだったため、Tシャツ、栗饅頭、イチゴ餅、お茶パック、チョコレートをお土産にもらいました。
The ticket was a "Sponsor ticket" to support Little Tokyo Koban. I got a T-shirt, Chestnut Cake, Strawberry Rice Cake, Green Tea bags, and Chocolate as a gift.
Brian Kito, a President of "Fugetsu-Do" is also a President of "Little Tokyo Public Safety Association, Koban". This play served as a fund-raising of the association. "Little Tokyo Public Safety Association, Koban" was established in Little Tokyo in 1996. Volunteers got patrol training by LAPD, Los Angeles Police Department. They patrol Little Tokyo by bicycles. Little Tokyo is known as a community with the most decrease in the crime rates in city of Los Angeles. The adjacent China Town learned from Little Tokyo as a role model and started to do patrols.
『幸せはこぶたい焼きくん』。最近週末だけガーディナ市にあるマルカイパシフィックマーケット店頭にこの屋台が現れます。タピオカ粉を使用しているので白く、外はパリパリ、中はモチモチしています。11月1日買ってみました。 "Happy White Taiyaki" : A vending cart appears only on weekends at the entrance of Marukai Pacific Market in Gardena city. Tapioca starch is used, so it looks white and it is crispy outside and soft inside. I bought some last Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
I showed a coupon and purchased $5 worth of Happy Taiyaki. I ate one in my car right away. It's hot, soft, and tasty! It's crispy outside, and it's fluffy like Rice Cakes inside, using Koshi-an (strained Red Beans)!
After getting comic books at near-by store, I took the rest home. I thought I will find 3 more Happy Taiyaki's, but there were only 2. Next time I will make sure I am getting 4 pieces with the coupon.
幸せはこぶ たい焼きくん Happy Taiyaki-kun 1620 W Redondo Beach Blvd, Gardena, CA 90247 (@Marukai Pacific Market) 毎週土曜日、日曜日 12:00~19:00 Saturday and Sunday 12:00~19:00 Happy Taiyaki-kun Japonica Town Coupon(クーポン) (Good from 10/24/09 to 12/31/2009) 4 for $5 (4個で$5におまけ)
およげたいやきくん (Full) Swim! Taiyaki-kun (Full) with Cartoon 昔流行ったオリジナル漫画映像つき。画像が取りこめないので、下リンクをクリックください。 This is the original version with cartoon. There is no embedding. Please click the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqm89KdJ9DM
10月31日午後6時噂の焼きドーナツ屋『Beach City Baked Donuts』に初めて行きました。家から車で3分ぐらい、Redondo Beach市内、PCH沿いBeryl Street の少し北側にありました。 "Beach City Baked Donuts": On Oct.31, 2009, I went there for the first time. It was 3 minute driving distance from my house, located along PCH and little north of Beryl Street in Redondo Beach. 土曜日は午後6時閉店。ぎりぎり間に合いました。
They close at 6 PM on Saturday, so I just made it.
Beach City Baked Donuts 501 N Pacific Coast Hwy Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Tel: 310-303-3159
抹茶味、さつまいも味のドーナツ。$1.50ずつ。 Macha Green Tea, Sweet Potato Baked Donuts. $1.50 each
Baked Donuts are displayed as if they are art objects. There are 8 kinds of Baked Donuts. Honey (Plain), Macha Green Tea, Sweet Potato, Golden Soy, Ram Rasin, Chocolate Chip, Cocoa, and Cinnamon Sugar.
The plain donut is $1.25 and the rest are $1.50 each. The plain dozen is $12.50. The mixed dozen is $15.00.
数種類ずつのコーヒー、エスプレッソ、ブレンド・ドリンク、紅茶、アイスティーもあります。
There are several kinds each of Coffee, Espresso, Blended Drinks, Hot Tea and Iced Tea, too.
きな粉ドーナツ Golden Soy (Soy Bean Powder and Sugar) Donuts
昔日本のおばあちゃんが作ってくれたやさしい味。砂糖控えめ。油で揚げてないので、低カロリー。
It tastes gentle like Donuts my grand mother in Japan used to make. It's baked, so low on calories and low on sugar. It's not that sweet.
I got 2 each of 7 kinds of mixed donuts, because I had a coupon to get 2 donuts free for buying 1 dozen donuts. The coupon was good until Oct. 31, 2009.
I got a Point Card. It says, "Buy a dozen of donuts and receive 1 stamp. For 6 stamps, you get any Free Medium Size Drink. For 12 stamps, you get 1 Dozen Donuts Fee."
It can be stored at a room temperature in a cool room for up to 3 days. If you place them in a refregirator, you can heat it up in a microwave for 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
I tried 7 kinds, and they were all good, but I liked Japanese tastes, such as Sweet Potato, Golden Soy, and Macha Green Tea, rather than Chocolate Chip and Cocoa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObO4Pj6GzoM 岡山で小学校教師をしている小山さん。 2-3年前、自作の野菜やフルーツのオカリナをかかげユーチューブ・デビュー。 今年春フィンランドのテレビCMに抜擢されました。すごい! Junji Koyama is an elementary school teacher in Okayama, Japan. Two to three years ago, he appeared on YouTube.com with his vegetable and fruit ocarina and became famous. A Finnish company offered him a TV commercial role last Spring. He is amazing!
10月31日トーレンスとアンザ通りの角を通ると「ハロウイーン・スペシャル$1フローズン・ヨーグルト」の旗が。パビリオン・ヴォンズモール内『Bomball Frozen Goodies』でこのスペシャルを出してました。ロサンゼルス国際空港から南に25分車で行ったトーレンス市南西地区にあります。 "Halloween $1 Frozen Yogurt@Bomball": On Oct. 31, 2009, I drove by Anza and Torrance Blvd. and saw a flag, "$1 Frozen Yogurt for Hallween Special!" It's located at the corner of Vons Pavillion Mall. It's located in south west Torrance city, about 25 minutes driving distance from Los Angeles International Airport. 『アンザ寿司』の2軒左隣です。フロントガラスにも、「ハロウイーン$1フローズンヨーグルト」と書かれてるました。
It's located 2 doors left of "Anza Sushi" Restaurant. It says, "Halloween $1 Frozen Yogurt" on the front window.
The interior is coordinated with blue and white. I asked the shop keeper to explain me how I can get the $1 Frozen Yogurt.
She said I can put any Frozen Yogurt I like in a small cup, and it will be $1. And the toppings will be charged separately in a separate bowl by weight.
It was $1.50 for these. There were 10 kinds of Frozen Yogurt--Chocolate, Vanilla, Pink Lady, Peanut Butter, Cookies & Cream, Taro, Jungle Boy, PinaColada, Pomogranate, and Coconut.
I got Chocolate, Pink Lady, Pomogranate, Jungle Boy, and PinaColada Frozen Yogurt. And for the toppings, I got Mango, Kiwi, Strawberries, and Raspberries.
Yelp.com Review によると通常は1オンス36セントだそう。 According to some reviews on Yelp.com, it's usually 36 cents per ounce.
店中にとさか頭(モヒカン刈り)の高校生が数名いました。ハロウイーンの仮装なのかいつもどうりの装いなのか不明です。。。 There were some high school students with Mohikan hair. I am not sure it was a part of the costume for Halloween or a regular hair style.
There are "Golden Spoon", "PinkBerry", and "Yogurt Island" just a few block away from here. The South West Torrance area became the highly competitive market for Frozen Yogurt.
According to Facebook Bomball page, there is "Bomball Challenge" at "Bomball Frozen Goodies". It says, "Come to Bomball and try out the Bomball Challenge only $30. But the deal is if you can finish the Bomball in 15minutes then you get your $30 back and you get the martini glass and can maybe come back to refill for a lower ."
25日日曜ロサンゼルス・エンジェルスはニューヨーク・ヤンキースに第6試合で敗退。アメリカンリーグ優勝はヤンキースでした。28日水曜からいよいよヤンキース対フィリーズの優勝戦が始まります。 アメリカで野球観戦といえば、スナック菓子、「クラッカージャック」。大リーグ野球場に行くと、このクラッカージャックを売ってます。このスナック菓子の話を少し。。。。 "Cracker Jack": On Sunday 25th, Los Angeles Angeles lost to New York Yankees on the sixth game. From 28th, Yankees will play against Phillys for the championship. When you go to a ML baseball stadium, you will see "Cracker Jack" snacks being sold. It's caramel coated popcorns and peanuts. I will write about some stories behind "Cracker Jack". キャラメルポップコーンの元祖。ピーナッツとポップコーンをキャラメルでコーティングしたお菓子。キャラメルが甘く、カリカリした歯ごたえ。ピーナッツ入りでおまけつき!
In 1893--a unique popcorn, peanuts and molasses confection that was the forerunner to Cracker Jack caramel coated popcorn and peanuts is introduced by F.W. Rueckheim and Brother, at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago's first World's Fair.
In 1896--Louis Rueckheim, F.W.'s brother and partner, discovers the process for keeping the molasses-covered popcorn morsels from sticking together. Louis gives the treat to a salesman who exclaims, "That's crackerjack!" "So it is," says F.W. Rueckheim, who then has the words trademarked.
"Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, At the old ball game."
"Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, At the old ball game."
"Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don't care if I never get back, Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, At the old ball game."
今年の大リーグ野球ももうすぐ終わりです。あと少し楽しみましょう! This year's baseball season is almost over. Let's Enjoy the rest of it!
Bonus video clips /おまけ動画 Movie Clip 1 / 動画1 Treadmill Kittens /トレッドミルを走る子猫達 めちゃくちゃ受けます。画像が取り込めないので、下のリンクをクリックください。 This is so funny! There was no embedding, so please click the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew
先週日曜『Yogurt Island』トーレンス店でフローズンヨーグルトを食べました。自宅の給湯ボイラーが壊れ2ヶ月ぶりにジムに。。。銭湯がわりにサウナ、スチームルーム、シャワーを浴びると、ジムの隣にこの店があります。去年の9月オーブン。 "Yogurt Island@Torrance": Last Sunday I had frozen yogurt at this store. A water heater/boiler at home got broken, so I went to my gym for the first time in 2 months to relax in the sauna, steam room, and to take a shower. After that I saw this shop, right next to the gym. This shop opend in September of 2008. セルフサービス。ヨーグルトもトッピングも重さ1オンス当たり35セントです。フレーバーはバニラ(無砂糖)、チョコレート(無砂糖)、ストロベリー、パイナップル、青りんご、ココナツ、ニューヨークチーズケーキ、ハワイアンディライト、マンゴなど12種類。
トッピングも自分で好みのものをかけ、計りにのせて支払いします。
It's Self-Service and 35 cents per ounce. There are 12 Flavors including Vanilla (no sugar), Chocolate (no sugar), Strawberry, Pineapple, Green Apple, Coconut, New York Cheesecake, Hawaiian Delight, Mango, etc.
You will add toppings as you like and place the cup on the scale to pay.
Chocolate (No Sugar), Pinapple, Hawaiian Delight Yogurt with Kiwi and Raspberry チョコレート(無砂糖)、パイナップル、ハワイアン・ディライト・ヨーグルトにキーウイーとラズベリーがけ。 軽そうなトッピングを少しかけたので、$1.69と安く済みました。
Because I added little bit of light-weight toppings, it was $1.69, pretty cheap!
月曜の晩仕事帰りにジムへ行き、またここに来ました。夜11時か12時まで開いてるそう。
Monday eveing I went to the gym after work and came here again. They are open until 11 pm or 12 midnight.
Coconut, New York Cheesecake, Mango with Kiwi, Raspberry, Strawberry toppings. ココナツ、ニューヨークチーズケーキ、マンゴにキーウイー、ラズベリー、イチゴがけ。 前回よりほんの少しトッピングを多くしました。今回は消費税が加算され$2ちょうどでした。
I got just little more toppings than the last time. This time sales tax was added, and it was just $2.
For a while, I will be going to my gym for shower, so I have a plenty of opportunity to try their frozen yogurt. Their headquarter is located in La Quinta near Palm Springs. Other shops I found on the Internet is this Torrance location, Oakley (near San Francisco), and Temecula. Their home page does not give much information. It's not too sweet and so so good for the price, 35 cents per ounce!
地元1番人気のアイス店『Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt』の2フォー1クーポンが自宅の郵便受けに入ってました。先週土曜博多とんこつラーメンを食べた後、デザートはそこへ。 "Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt": is voted Best frozen yogurt in South Bay in 2007 and 2008. I got a "2-for-1 coupon" from that shop, so I went there with my friend JA last Saturday for desserts after eating lunch at"Shinsengumi Ramen". 2フォー1、フリートッピングなどのクーポン。 よく自宅に宣伝に郵便局から配送されます。
A coupon for 2-for-1, Free Topping, etc. It's often delivered to home address by U.S.Postal Mail carriers.
Non-fat Frozen Yogurt having live and active cultures are very popular in California, because it can be a substitute to Ice Cream, many people mind being over-weight, and many days throughout a year is sunny days.
There are many kinds of regular toppings. Yogurt Sizes are Mini ($2), Small ($3.25), Regular ($3.75), Large ($4.25), Pint ($5.25, 0.57 liter), Quart ($7.45, 0.95 liter).
Here are Fruit Toppings. Above is the link to the Yogurt page at "Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt" homepage. There are many kinds of flavors to choose from.
"Today's Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt" were 12 kinds, including Old Fashioned Vanilla, Strawberry, Just Chocolate, and New York Cheesecake.
Old Fashioned Vanilla Yogurt with Raspberries, Blueberries, and Cookies. (Small size). オールドファッションド・バニラ・ヨーグルトにラズベリー、ブルーベリー、クッキー添え。(スモール)。 通常スモールサイズは$3.25、フルーツトッピングは$1.35増し、消費税が付きます。
Regular price for Small is $3.25. Fruit Topping is $1.35. It will be $3.25 plus $1.35 plus sales tax.
New York Cheesecake Yogurt with Mango, Strawberries, Kiwis toppings (Small) ニューヨークチーズケーキ・ヨーグルトにマンゴ、イチゴ、キーウイー添え。 通常スモールサイズは$3.25、フルーツトッピングは$1.35増し、消費税が付きます。今回ヨーグルトの2フォー1クーポンがあったので、ヨーグルト代$3.25がお得でした。
Regular price for Small is $3.25. Fruit Topping is $1.35. It will be $3.25 plus $1.35 plus sales tax. We got one Frozen Yogurt free for $3.25 with "2-for-1 coupon.
Golden Spoon - Torrance 4437 Sepulveda Bl. #D Torrance, CA 90505 Tel: 310-540-3446 (In the Starbucks Bldg., corner of Sepulveda & Anza) http://www.goldenspoon.com/ Sunday to Thursday 11:00am - 10:00pm Friday 11:00am - 11:00pm Saturday 10:30am - 11:00pm
"Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt" has 100 locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Utah states, and 1 overseas location in Tokyo (Midtown, Roppongi).
Fozen Yogurt has earned a reputation of "Good taste and Healthy". I bet there will be many more Frozen Yogurt shops opening. There will be a dilemma of choosing "Pinkberry" or "Golden Spoon." Pinkberry is sour, but this yogurt is moderately sweet. They have the "Loyalty Card." You'll get a stamp on your card for every yogurt you purchase, and after eight yogurts purchased, you'll receive a FREE small yogurt. I forgot to get the card last time.
It's 9:40 AM on Oct. 11, 2009 now. A "Triathlon race" is being held in Manhattan Beach from 7 AM to 10 AM today. Streets along the beach near-by will be closed until 11 AM. I live in Redondo Beach. It's close to Manhattan Beach. I wanted to go to watch the race in person, but I woke up too late..... 「ライトハウス写真コンテスト」第一次審査通過しました ライトハウス部門1648番です。コメントの書き込みよろしくお願いします 。 http://www.lighthousela.net/photo_list.html アメリカ西海岸時間10月8日から10月18日まで読者の書き込みを募集しています。書き込みした人の中から抽選で景品を贈呈するそう。 書き込みするのには、Eメールとパスワードを入力し無料アカント設定要。 よろしくお願いしま~す 書き込み画面の不具合調整されたようです。私の写真はこちらです。↓ Lisaky's Photo@LighthouseLA.net Photo Contest
『キング・ハワイアン・レストラン』と『ローカル・プレース』では10月11日まで年に1度のパイセール中。さっそく9月25日『ローカル・プレース』でパイを購入。 "Annual Pie Sale" is going on at "Kings Hawaiian Restaurant" and "Local Place" until October 11, 2009. I got a pie at "Local Place" on Sept. 25, 2009. 同僚ビルからの情報です。先々週から何度も『キングハワイアン』レストランに寄ってパイを買って1人で食べてるそう。。。
This info. came from my coworker Bill. He stopped by at "King Hawaiian" Restaurant a few times and got some pies, ate them all by himself since two weeks ago......
Kings Hawaiian Restaurant (Link) 2808 W. Sepulveda Blvd.,Torrance, CA 90505 Tel:: 310-530-0050 Fax: 310-530-9951
Banana Supreme $2.60 Éclair shell filled with praline (butterscotch) cream topped with a slice of banana, chocolate and macadamia nuts. They also have a pie version of this, "Banana Supreme Pie" at $7.95 now.
Paradise Chiffon Pie Now $7.95 Guava, lime, passion fruit mouse pie, topped with guava, lime, passion glaze & whipping cream. It's mild and not too sweet. I got this to go!
美味しそうな5層のムースが見えますか? Can you see 5 layers of delicious filling?
パイーセールは10月11日までです。 Pie Sale is going on until Oct. 11, 2009.
夏といえば『かき氷』。今年はロサンゼルスも冷夏で涼しい日が続いていましたが、今日から土曜日まで暑くなるそう。ダウンタウンLAあたりは華氏98度(摂氏37度)、盆地内陸地区は108度(摂氏42度)、ビーチ沿いは87度(摂氏31度)まで気温上昇するそう。先週末自宅でかき氷作りました。 "Shaved Ice" is great for Summer. It's been cooler in Los Angeles compared to previous years. The forecast says it will be hot from today through Saturday this week. It will go up to 98 F (37 C) in downtown LA, 108 F (42 C) in Valley, and 87 F (31 C) in Beach area. We made "Shaved Ice" at home last weekend.
Ancient Japanese literature, "Makurano Soshi," from the Heian period (794 to 1185) talks about Shaved Ice (snow cone) made by hand with a ice carving device. The first mechanical snow cone-making machine in Japan was patented by Mr Murakami in 1887. 手動の氷削り器を台所の棚から引っ張り出し、ミネラル水で作った氷を入れ削ります。
We pulled out a manual type Ice Shaver from a back of the kitchen cabinet and shaved ice made of mineral water.
ミツワマーケットで買った抹茶味の氷蜜と缶入りあずきで宇治金時のかき氷を作ります。
We will make "Green Tea Red Beans" Shave Ice using Green Tea syrup I got at Mitsuwa Market and a can of biled Red Beans.
けずった氷が皿の半分ほどになったら、抹茶味の蜜をふりかけます。
Pour "Green Tea" syrup all over on ice when you finish shaved ice about a half of one bowl.
その上にさらに氷を削り、山盛りにしたら、また抹茶シロップをかけ、ゆであずきを上の載せる。
Continue shaving ice on top of the other bowl. When you get a full of shaved ice, pour "Green Tea" syrup all over on ice and garnish it with Red Beans.
This morning from 6 AM (10 PM in Japan), I could not access the control menu of FC2 blog server. It seems FC2 was maintaining mine and 4 other blog accounts for over 4 hours..... We live in a convenient world, but sometimes we have problems with Internet access, blog control servers, etc. Let's take it easy!
「豆乳ミニチョコアイス」。トレーダージョーズで見つけました。風呂上りや暑い日にちょっと食べるのに最適。1つずつパックしてあり便利。今年2月から何度も食べました。 "Soy Creamy Mini Chocolate Sandwiches"are sold at Trader Joe's. It's perfect for a little bite after a hot bath or on a hot day. Small pieces are individually packed, and it's convenient. I had it many times since last February.
It's smaller than a palm. Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert, using soy milk, soy flour, and chocolate. It's safe for people who are allergic to wheat flour and cow milk.
京都の新和菓子『京乃ぴょうんや』がマルカイ・パシフィック店で限定販売中。7月23日から26日まで。同店で行われている「ハワイアンサマーフェア」に出展中。さっそく昨日金曜日買ってきました。 "Kyono Piyonya" Sweet Shop in Kyoto, Japan, is selling sweets at Marukai Pacific store in Gardena, CA, for a limited time from 7/23 to 7/26/09. They are participating Marukai Pacific store's "Hawaiian Summer Fair" this weekend. I visited that shop and got some yesterday.
Joyo Manjyu Rice Cake It's steamed with Red Beans at the store. It's soft and refined taste. If you buy 3 or more, they will wrap them in a cute Rabbit box. $1.80 each.
夢恋うさぎ 3つ入り1箱$5。ばら売りもあり。ミルク、チョコレート、抹茶味。
Yume Koi Usagi $5 for 3 pieces (Dream Love Rabbit Rice Cake) Milk, Chocolate, and Macha (Green Tea) Flavor. It's sold by pieces, too.
Chocolate Mochi Chocolate is wrapped with Mochi Rice Cake and coated with chocolate powder. It's a fusion of traditional Japanese sweets and European sweets. It goes well with Green Tea, Black Tea, and Coffee. It can be stored at room tempreture and sealed as it is for 30 days. $10 for 8 pieces in a box. I ate it right away.
7月25日午前10時30分から「マルカイパシフィック」店では、マグロの解体ショーを行い、マグロのトレイ入り1個$10で販売するそう。現金のみ。他にハワイアンダンス、抽選会、屋台など盛りだくさん。行ってこようと思ってます。 Tuna Slicing show will be performed from 10:30 AM, 7/25/09 at Marukai Pacific store as a part of "Hawaiian Summer Fair." There will be Hawaiian dancing, Flea market, Yatai (food stores), and drawings, too. I plan to visit there.
『パイ生ぷりんしゅう』を7月17日ミツワマーケット『九州沖縄展』で見つけ購入。1個$2.80.2個で$5。その場で窯出しされたシュークリームにできたてカスタード・プリンを詰めたもの。7月16日から19日までミツワトーレンス店にて限定実演販売中。。 “Custard Pudding in a Fresh CreamPuff”: I found it at “Kyushu Okinawa Fair” at Mitsuwa Market Torrance store on Friday, 7/17/09. They were baking piecrust CreamPuffs, and placing custard pudding in a fresh CreamPuff on site. It was $2.80 for 1 and $5 for 2 pieces set. It’s sold only limited time from 7/16 to 7/19/09 at Mitsuwa Torrance store.
鉄人坂井さんのお写真が飾ってありました。 French Iron Chef, Mr.Sakai's photos were displayed.
The maker is Hanakoji Kikuya in Yufuin, Oita, Japan. They were also selling “Pudding Pancakes” and “Iron Rolls” made by French Iron Chef, Mr. Sakai.
A Custard Pudding is in a freshly baked CreamPuff. It is a harmony of Custard Pudding made of fresh eggs and tasty milk and crunchy CreamPuffs baked fresh. It was not too sweat and mild and refined taste.
『アイランド・ウエイ・シャーベット』。ピナコラーダ、パイナップル、ココナツ、レモン、マンゴ・オレンジのシャーベットが生の果物殻に入ってる。低脂肪の果物シャーベット。コストコで見つけましたが他のマーケットでも販売してると思います。 Island Way Sorbet: There are Pina-Coladas, Pineapples, Coconuts, Lemons, and Mango-Oranges Sorbets. Low fat fruit sorbets are in natural fruit shells. We found them at Costco. But I am sure they are sold at other markets as well. 1箱にココナッツ(2個)、パイナップル(2個)、ピナコラーダ(2個)、レモン(3個)、マンゴ・オレンジ(3個)の計12個入りで$12.99ぐらいでした。
There are 12 Sorbets in 1 box--2 Coconuts, 2 Pinapples, 2 Pina-Coladas, 3 Lemons, and 3 Mango-Oranges. It was $12.99 per box.
A Marine layer (an air mass which develops over the surface of a large body of water such as the ocean in the presence of a temperature inversion with cooling effect) has been stretching along Southern California for 49 days since June, and it's been extending the lower than the average temperature this year. It's expected to rise little from this weekend. It must be so good to have frozen cold Fruit Sorbet on a hot day. It's not too sweet, and you can taste the natural fruit sweetness.
75th Anniversary Live Radio Broadcast with Melinda Lee Farmer's Market - 3rd & Fairfax, Los Angeles 7/11/09 10 am - 1pm http://www.knx1070.com/pages/1181189.php
おまけ/Extra マル いろいろ猫 (動画) Maru, the Cat, with different acts. (Movie Clip)
6月30日夕方、サウスベイ・ギャラリア前の『マリー・カレンダー』で目にした、「チョコレート・クリーム・パイ$6.99」のサイン。1度通り過ぎましたが、裏道を曲がって戻り店に飛び込みました。 On 6/30/09 evening, I saw a sign of "Chocolate Cream Pie $6.99" at "Marie Callender's" in front of South Bay Galleria mall. I passed it by, but I drove around alleys to return and entered the restaurant.
I added fresh Strawberries on the side. Chocolate is blended with Vanilla Custard Cream to make the "Chocolate Cream." It's mellow and creamy! Regularly, Chocolate Cream Pie is $11.99. It was $6.99, so it was good deal for 5 bucks!
It seems this $6.99 Pie Sale ended on 6/30/09. You will see a sign on their homepage or in front of the restaurants when they have this sale next time.
This video clip was introduced at a social network site of my friend G. It's produced by Air New Zealand Airline. It's a flight safety video.
First I watched it as a regular safety video. Then, I noticed all casts in the video clip are naked and wearing "Body Paint.!It's enjoyable, and yet, gives you good flight safety advices.
『マリーカレンダー』にて現在「ホール・パイ$6.99」セール中。6月26日同僚LNさんが誕生日用に「ダブル・クリーム・ブルーベリー・パイ」を買ってくれた。 "Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery" is having "Any-Whole-Pie $6.99" sale. My coworker LN got a "Double Cream Blueberry Pie" for my birthday on 6/26/09. 中からブルーベリーソースがあふれる。クリーミーで美味しい! Blueberry Sauce will come out from inside. It's creamy and yummy!
中のメッセージは、 「あなたが勝つか負けるかではなく、 それをしているあなたがいかにかっこいいかです。 誕生日おめでとう。」 My coworkers CS and LN gave me a flower bouquet, a bottle of wine, and birthday cards. This birthday card with a cat gambling (Porker or Black Jack) is my favorite card ever. It is just so perfect for someone like me who likes to visit Las Vegas.
The message said, "It's not whether you win or lose, It's how cool you look doing it! Happy Birthday" Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery http://www.mariecallenders.com/ Torrance #92 21211 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503 310-540-9696 FAX 310-540-0445
It's a restaurant bakery cafe having locations in the US West Coast, Texas, Okrahoma, Colorado, Utha, Nevada, and Arizona states. They have this pie sale every 6 months for limited time. There will be a 50 cent or 60 cent charge for the Tin pie dish. If you bring those back next time, you will get cash back for the tins.
6月19日断食前最後のデザートは、『ビアードパパ』の『フォンデー・オー・ショコラ』。ここ5年ほどでロサンゼルス郊外あちこちにフランチャイズ店ができた『ビアードパパ』。ハリウッド・ハイランドのモールにもある。ロサンゼルス1号店のガーディナ市マルカイ・パシフィック店フードコートに行った。 On 6/19/09, the last Dessert I had before fasting was "Fondant au Chocolate" of "Beard Papa's." On 6/19/09, the last Dessert I had before fasting was "Fondant au Chocolate" of "Beard Papa's." Many franchised stores spread through Los Angeles suburbs in the last 5 years, including one at "Hollywood Highland" mall. We went to the first Los Angeles store at Marukai Pacific Store Food Court in Gardena
お店前のこの看板、私が躊躇して写真撮れず、友人JAさんが撮ってくれました。。 (写真撮影 by Junko / Photo by Junko) I hesiteted to take a photo of this panel in front of the store, and my friend JA took it for me.
It's a chocolate cake about 2 inches in diameter. It's not too sweet and not too bitter. Melted chocolate flows out from inside. The pricing is different at each store, but it's $2.25 at this Gardena store. It is 370 calories per piece. Beard Papa's@Marukai Pacific, Gardena 1620 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. #116 Gardena, CA 90247 Tel:(310) 538-2909
"Beard Papa's" is expanding all over the world through franchising. It has locations in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington state, Hawaii, Guam, and Canada. When this first Los Angeles store opened, there was 35 to 40 minute wait to get their creme puffs. Now there is no wait.
『Pinkberry(ピンクベリー)』に昨日初めて行ってきました。西海岸の流行の先端ウエストハリウッドで2005年1月創業以来『ピンクベリー中毒者』やファンが続出の無脂肪、低カロリー、無農薬フローズン・ヨーグルトやスムージーのお店。ロサンゼルスを中心に南カリフォルニアに56店、ニューヨークに14店開店。今年9月には中東クエート店オープン予定。海外にどんどん進出しそうな勢いです。 Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt: Yesterday I went to "Pinkberry" for the first time. It started out in West Hollywood, a trend setter of West Coast, in January 2005. Since then there are may "Pinkberry addicts" and followers. They serve non-fat, low calories, and organic frozen yogurt and smoothies. It has 56 stores in Southern California with Los Angeles base and 14 stores in New York. In September 2009, they are opening a store in Kuwait, Middle East. It seems they might be opening many stores overseas soon. アメリカの若者に人気のジョナス・ブラザーズも『ピンクベリー』好き。ユーチューブにアップされ話題になってます。
ヨーグルトのフレーバーは、オリジナル(小$2.50、中$3.50、大$4.50)と抹茶(小$3.50、中$4.50、大$5.50)とザクロ(小$4.50、中$5.50、大$6.50)。新鮮なフルーツやポップコーン、チョコレートチップ、刻んだ餅などいろいろのトッピングが$1.45増しです。 Jonas Brothers seem to like Pinkberry. There are some video clips of Jonas Brothers eating Pinkberry on Youtube.com.
Yogurt flavors are: Original (S $2.50, M $3.50, L $4.50), Green Tea (S $3.50, M $4.50, L $5.50), and Pomegranate (S $4.50, M $5.50, L $6.50). Toppings of fresh fruits, popcorns, chocolate chips, chopped rice cakes, and etc. is $1.45 more.
韓国出身の韓国系米人でUSC(南カリフォルニア大学)MBA取得したシェリー・ホワングさんと建築家のヤング・リーさんの共同経営で始業。近年スターバックス創業者などからの投資を受けている。 お洒落な店内は建築家のヤング・リーさんのデザイン。癒し系の緑を基調にしている。 It was started by Korean Americans, Shelly Hwang who has a MBA from USC (University of Southern California) and Young Lee who is an architect. Recently the founder of Starbucks and some others have invested in Pinkberry. The trendy interior design is done by Young Lee. Healing green color is used as a base. www.pinkberry.com
I tasted Green Tea and Pomegranate little by little and ordered Original flavor with Strawberry topping. It was $4.32 with sales tax. All flavors were not sweet and sour. Many fans say Pinkberry's sourness gets them hooked to Pinkberry. Green Tea had bitterness, and Pomegranate is even sour.
I might crave this at least once a week!? I can understand how many people get addicted to this.
フラワーフィールドの駐車場では近所のカールスバッドイチゴ農園の採れたて新鮮なイチゴやショートケーキを販売しています。お花見の帰りにストロベリー・ショートケーキ($4.50)を食べました。 Strawberry Short Cake@Carlsbad: At the parking lot of the Flower Fields, they sell Strawberry Short Cake and fresh Strawberries from Carlsbad Strawberry Company, a farm near by the Flower Fields. We stopped by there and shared a Strawberry Short Cake ($4.50) after enjoyed viewing flowers at the Flower Fields. フラワーフィールドのチケット売り場右奥の店(上の写真)と駐車場入り口近く(下の写真)の2箇所販売スタンドがあります。下の写真のところの方はきちんと生クリームを冷蔵保存していたので、そちらで購入。
There are two sales stands. One is in the right rear of the ticket booth of the Flower Fields (above photo), and the other is at the entrance of the parking lot of the Flower Fields (below photo). We got ours at the one at the below photo, because they kept the Whipping Cream refrigerated at all time. こちらのスタンドでは、ラナンキュラスの花束も販売。1束5ドルでした。(フラワーフィールドの出口にあるArmstrong Garden Store では1束4ドル。3束買うと1束$3.50でした。
The stand at the below photo was also selling Ranunculus flower bouquets at $5 per bunch. (It was $4 per bunch or $3.50 per bunch if you buy 3 bunches at Armstrong Garden Store, at the exit of the Flower Fields.) 完熟もぎたてイチゴからは甘い香りがただよいます。1つ味見をさせてもらったら、何もつけなくても甘い。箱入りは16ドル。ラック3つ入りが$8.50でした。ラック3つ入りを1つ買い2人でシェアしお土産に。
The sweet flagrance floats from the fully ripen freshly picked Strawberries. We sampled one strawberry. It was sweet by itself. The Strawberries in a flat box was $16, and the ones in 3 racks were $8.50 each. We bought one 3 rack strawberries and shared them to take home. 当日夜、ヨーグルトをかけてデザートに。。。。甘くてやわらかい。病み付きになりそうです。。。 翌日、電子レンジを使って抹茶シフォンケーキを作り(5-6分)。缶入り生クリームを買ってきて、残りのイチゴを載せ、イチゴのショートケーキを作りました。
That night we had the Strawberries with Yogurt for desserts. They were sweet and soft. I cannot forget how good they were.....
Next day, I made a green tea sponge cake (took 5 to 6 minutes). I went to get a Whipping Cream in a can and made a Strawberry Short Cake. 手抜き料理です。冷蔵庫で冷やすとスポンジケーキが硬くなりました。電子レンジにかけすぎたかも。。? 材料に「蒸しパンミックス」を使用。そのミックスを水で溶くだけだったのですが、なんとなく卵を1個入れました。入れなかったほうがよかったかも。。。
It's an easy cooking. As I chilled the Strawberry Short Cake, the sponge cake got harder. I might have over-heated it in a microwave oven.
For ingredients, I used "Steamed Bread Mix" that I got at a Japanese market. The instruction said to just add water to that flower mix, but I added one egg, because I felt like it. It was probably better not to add that egg.
Author:Lisaky
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