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a big homecooked meal at mom’s to celebrate chinese new year. if this is a sign of the year to come, i’ll continue to be full and happy all year long!

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a mix of traditional and non-traditional bites to start

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a very good sake, at an incredibly good price! highly recommended.

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one of my favorites, a fungi and cucumber salad with a hint of wasabi

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crispy pork belly

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a favorite from childhood – especially my mom’s ginger dipping sauce.

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a traditional dish of shitake mushroom, oysters and fat choya vegetable that has the appearance of hair when dried.

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scallops, stir fried with carrots and celery

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dried scallops and roasted garlic over vegetables

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abalone and mushroom over lettuce

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a must try delicious ginger liqueur

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steamed tilapia

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crab & fish maw soup

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homemade tong yuan with black sesame filling, a very favorite dessert!IMG_3536

新年快乐 !

festival destination: oktoberfest in leavenworth, washington

a small town located in central washington (about 2 hours drive east from seattle), devoted and themed to bavarian tradition. its bavarian village architecture with its mountain backdrops is a perfect scene for seasonal festivities. In autumn, take in all the colors of fall during oktoberfest, in the winter, view the magical christmas lights and go snow-shoeing or dog sledding.

leavenworth oktoberfest

typically the first 3 weekends of october, making a great weekend trip with a group of buddies – hotels, b&bs, cabins all available and all-out bavarian themed. live music, food, beer, dancing in a handful of large tents, indoor and outdoor, all day and into the night. friendly, outgoing and all around great time!

 

lodging: obertal inn

book early, quite a few lodging choices but places fill up quick! also, for bigger groups, cabins around the area can be fun, with shuttles running to and from the festival.

cafe christa, in the heart of leavenworth

weiner schnitzel, vienna style veal cutlet breaded and pan fried, garnished with fresh lemon. served with spätzle and red cabbage

prost!

@ seattle international beerfest 2010

[notes: 150 beers under the seattle summer sun, 4 oz. tasting glasses, re-entry all weekend w/ wristband & glass, live music, a bit crowded, friendly, pre-purchase tickets to avoid line-waiting]

winner of my tastebuds:

epic armageddon IPA, new zealand

“Malt – English Pale Ale, Carmalt
Hops – US Cascade, US Centennial, US Columbus, US Simcoe

Alc/Vol – 6.66% (the number of the yeast)
IBU – 60
Style – American-style Indian Pale Ale

500ml bottle – 2.6 standard drinks”

- http://epicbeer.com/epic-armageddon-ipa/

FYI

http://www.seattlebeerfest.com

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