Category Archives: food

Lost Without Language

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

I went to Tijuana, Mexico a few times when I lived in California. Reading signs and communicating with other people was not a problem for me there, because I had a good understanding of the Spanish language. It was quite … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Photo Essay, photography, Travel | Tagged communication, Japan, Kyoto | 26 Comments

South Vietnam House—Phở Gà

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

When the cold winds of January blew in, I caught a nasty cold or maybe it was flu? My head hurt, my throat was sore, and I could not stop coughing. I even lost my voice! Couldn’t think, couldn’t write—I … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Nutrition, photography | Tagged Chicken noodle soup, Soup, Vietnam | 20 Comments

Incredible Edible Art

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

In the summer of 2011, when I first ordered sushi and sashimi at Umi restaurant, I couldn’t believe my eyes—incredible edible art! I knew I was still home in Virginia, but I felt like I had suddenly returned to the … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Nutrition, Photo Essay, photography | Tagged sashimi, sushi, Umi Japanese Cuisine, Umi Japanese Fine Dining | 71 Comments

Bird Bread Bailout

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Back in 2009, when the photo below was taken, the housing market had crashed and different groups were being bailed out by the government for one reason or the other. So when I encountered this flock of birds standing in … Continue reading →