Visiting Chef Mochizuki at Tamon Tea, Berkeley USA

Chef Mochizuki and me

GOOD NEWS! Chef was able to order Yokan (Sweet bean jelly) from one of the most famous traditional 400 year-old Yokan maker/shops in Kyoto Japan. (Toraya?) The sweets will arrive in 2 weeks. (1 week making and 1 week shipping) Let's plan to make a trip back very soon!

Today I actually told the chef of Tamon Tea, Mochizuki-san about how great his food is and how his snacks inspired me in designing for my upcoming poster project. He was surprised and excited about what I told him and thank me for coming to the shop all these times.

Meyer Lemon Ramen & Hokkaido Spicy Butter Corn Miso Ramen at Ramen Shop, Oakland USA

Meyer Lemon (Front) $16.5 and Hokkaido Spicy Butter Corn Miso (Back) $17.5

Meyer Lemon Ramen is a yuzu-inspired recipe for Northern Californians. Just by the name of the ramen, you already know the broth will be acidic rather than salty. The ramen has salt-cured egg and plenty of vegetables: maitake and king oyster mushrooms, tomato confit, broccolini, eggplants, and mizuna. (water greens)