Daily Archives: July 24, 2011

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A Visit to Kanazawa, Japan

Speak of a tourist visit to Japan, and inevitably people will ask about places like Tokyo (for mine, the most amazing city in the world), Kyoto (gorgeous, worth as much time as you can afford to spend there) or Hiroshima (haven’t been, but there’s definitely more to it than its nuclear scars).  Perhaps Kobe (great beef, and the earthquake museum is a must-see), Osaka (boringly industrial), Sapporo (cold) or Nara (doe, a deer, LOTS of deer).  But some of the best places to visit in Japan are a little away from the usual sights.  One such is Kanazawa, the highlight of my own time in Japan.

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Recipe Sunday: Tortellini with Arugula Pesto and Tomatoes

This is my second tortellini recipe for Crasstalk. You may say I have an obsession, and you would be correct. This recipe is adapted from the Weight Watchers cookbook, but I upped the amount of olive oil, and substituted some of the arugula with basil. The result is sublime, and just light enough for a summer meal. Make sure to accompany the dish with crusty bread. Continue reading