It looks that Mei-Shun has become more allergic to foods after taking operation. Among three biggest allergen; wheat, egg, and soy, the last one slightly affects her in milk these days. Kiwi gave her a shocking symptom. Sparkling wine also did, yet it might come from quantity, not from any component of it. And recently, after enjoying a melon and a peach, itchy rash appeared on her mouth. Which one caused this?
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Annual Custom
StandardThis is minazuki, a Japanese sweet to eat today for Nagoshi-no-Harae. A half piece would be dedicated to your past half-year life, while another half to wish your happiness in left half of current year.
Hamo Season
StandardDaggertooth pike conger, Muraenesox cinereus, is popular in western Japan. Boiled and cooled in iced water, they are served with pickled ume plum paste. The white meat looks refreshing, tastes nicely light. They give good energy to keep yourself healthy during humid, hot summer.
Watermelons
StandardWhole ones are still in the field for finishing sunbath. If you are on the waiting list, find cut ones at stores. They are reasonable and ripe enough, but might be too cold for some stomachs. Nature knows what to eat right now.
Sweet Art
StandardThese are Japanese sweets to celebrate Children’s Day, sent from Tane-ya, including chimaki (=sweetened rice cake wrapped in a piece of bamboo grass) and kashiwa-mochi (=rice cake filled with bean jam). The former was found in a paper bag on which a carp streamer is printed.
Last Chance in Month
StandardThis is dora-yaki, a pair of pancakes with anko, red bean jam, normally sandwiched. Shichino is a popular dora-yaki shop who serves a variety of filling flavors. As the special choice of month, this April features Earl Grey tea mousse and whipped cream. You can enjoy fresh dora-yaki and soft drink on the table set within the shop – oh, Earl Grey will be finished today!
Springtime Oden
StandardIt snows today! It was just a week before that summer-like weather forced cherry trees to bloom in full much earlier. Such a big change in temperature must be dangerous for our health. Mei-Shun therefore prepared oden, stew of vegetables and fish balls simmered in an earthen pot. Horse radish has been replaced by spring cabbage, to whom she expects an effect to keep you warm.
Hard to Diet
StandardMei-Shun has lost weight during her hospitalization, partly thanks to healthy, ever-ready-to-eat meals. Since she gained permission to go home, however, it has got a bit difficult to diet; she has to prepare everything to eat by herself …
Lunch Outside
StandardThey serve nice, healthy meals here, giving Mei-Shun a chance to diet. However, her primary doctor Ms. A recommends to go out sometimes for mental health. Mei-Shun therefore asked her mom-in-law to join a sushi lunch. It was so good, let Mei-Shun feel like returning to normal.
No Car with Wine
StandardRespectful friends of Mei-Shun kindly invited her to a lunch party. 2 professors put on jackets to welcome her in kimono, yet sorry. She cancelled today’s lesson running short of time. A good French restaurant in Tsukuba, looked full-packed with 80% women. We would like wines next time.
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