When visiting Japan, 7/11 convenience stores are a must-visit spot for tourists to experience a wide range of Japanese snacks and drinks that are unique to the country. Here is a list of som… Read More

Welcome back to Lisa Everyday Life. Christmas is over but the holiday of Kwanzaa has just started. It’s a celebration of community and family. So with that let’s Celebrate !… Read More

If a steaming bowl of soup strikes you as the ultimate in old-fashioned comfort, you’ve got plenty of company. Soup is one of the world’s oldest and most universal foods, sa… Read More

Some kids snack on carrots, raw peppers, and hummus, while other little connoisseurs would rather grab some pasta, rice, or bread. Why is that? Turns out, there are plenty of reasons. A rev… Read More

It really shouldn’t have been a surprise that the soups and stews of Botswana have a strong European influence, in particular Dutch and English, after all, there has been a histo… Read More

I’m really quite shocked at myself. Shocked I had the nerve to admit, last week, that food is my lifelong passion. But having loosed the monster, we may as well go whole hog (pun inten… Read More

Time to review the September 2016 TokyoTreat box! If you haven’t heard, TokyoTreat is a monthly subscription box that sends you authentic Japanese candy and snacks strai… Read More

This handy printable French- English food glossary has many ingredients you are likely to see on the menu while vacationing in France or even on a French menu closer to home. Let us know if… Read More

This is actually the first time I've tried Japanese curry at a specialized curry restaurant and I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised.  My whole life, I've only known curry in the for… Read More