kyoto.

daddy and mommy took me to visit my other grandpa and grandma in Kansai. and so we all took a daytrip to kyoto.
we walked to lunch ...

...went to buy daddy's favorite Chirimen-Jyako(sun dried shirasu) at YAYOI

...went to a coffee shop that mommy used to hang out when she was a student in kyoto.

...and then we walked some more.

Zzzzzzzzzzz..........

last samurai.

an ancient samurai sits still at grandma's house

i offered him my biscuits but i guess he was full.

from grandma's cafe.

a graceful old woman came in one afternoon

and promptly ordered coffee and a sandwich.

turns out she used to work in the neighborhood back in the day

our cafe made her reminisce her youth - and we fell in love with her smile.

after hours.

dinner at grandma's cafe - chicken with tomatoes.

from grandma's cafe.

today's cake of the day - grandma's mille-feuille with plenty of custard.

it's hard to eat neatly but worth the mess.

best friends.

me and Sota, partners in crime.

sandwich.

a toasted english muffin

with basil chicken, swiss cheese, and a spread of mayo.

mommy's quick fix breakfast before we all head out.

bubbles.

daddy blew bubbles

i just wanted to catch them.

garden fresh.

fresh radish and asparagus from a nearby farm.

grandma whips up bagna càuda with garlic, anchovies, olive oil, and butter.

ratatouille cocotte.

gruyere cheese over ratatouille; fresh out of the oven.

the soft boiled egg on top blends well with cheese and bread

a simple yet heartwarming grandma's breakfast.

tachikawa cafe.

grandma's cafe finally opened

we're all very excited.

lots of fishes and a ferris wheel.

a family trip to Tokyo Sea Life Park.

my ferris wheel debut was the best part.

potée.

cabbage, celery, carrots, chicken and sausages

(or whatever else lying around in the fridge)

thrown into a pot with fresh rosemary and chicken broth.

a simple recipe passed down to mommy from grandma.

park.

an evening at Arisugawa Park.

sliding, rocking, and wishing i was one of the big boys.

soup.

my favorite - grandma's homemade baby soup

organic macaroni and chicken broth,

fresh tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and chicken

priceless.

IKEA shopping with Sota.

kitchen.

something smells good.

that always means grandma's in the works.

love from spain.

a package arrived from Barcelona.

aunt Jeylhic is daddy and mommy's old friend from school.

my newest friends traveled afar.

tomato pie.

tomato slices, cheddar and gruyere cheese, and fresh basil

layered on pie and into the oven.

grandma's signature recipe for big big parties.

grandma's cafe.

tachikawa cafe is opening soon.

grandma's busy adding last minute touches.