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People in the Pacific area - Stay alert!

Posted by yoh on March 11, 2011

Thank you very much for sending your sincere condolences to the people hit by the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

 

Please be advised that tsunami can affect anywhere on the Pacific rim and islands even one day after the quake. In 1960, more than a hundred Japanese people were killed by a big tsunami that had traveled across the Pacific Ocean from South America, Chille. It was 22 hours after the earthquake.

Moreover, continuous aftershocks are expected this time. So, please stay alert for high waves.

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Food Festival

Posted by yoh on September 6, 2010

Last Saturday (Sept. 4th, 2010), I went to the annual food festival called “Taste of Madison” at Wisconsin's capitol square. This year, 92 local restaurants participated and each one served about three different menus at $1 - $4 price range. On this day, I decided to forget about my health!Outside the capitol square, the police on the horse stay for security.

As far as I know, “Bandung” is the only Indonesian restaurant in the town. I had “Opor Ayum”. I don’t know what that means (anyone, help me!) but it was good with a nice flavor of lemongrass.

I usually stay away from large crowds, but the smell of food lured me this time.

At “Sa Bai Thong”, a Thai restaurant, I had “Pad Thai” stir-fried rice noodles. I like spicy food. Peanuts and cilantro added a nice texture and a flavor.

At “Café Costa Rica”, I had “Fried Plantains”. Plantains are a little different from regular banana we normally eat. I liked its natural sweetness.

At “Spice ‘n’ Curry”, an Indian Restaurant, I had “Pakora”, fried vegetables.

I wanted to have some seafood; I had “Hand Battered Halibut” at “Joey’s Seafood & Grill”, then “Grilled Shrimp Skewer” at “Red Lobster”.

At “Palis Mediterranean Grill”, I had “Gyro Sandwich”. Meat with some special sauce is wrapped in pita bread. Maybe it is not the authentic one, because there was no vegetable and the meat was some kind of patty. But it was good.

I wish I could try more ethnic dishes, but my two hours of stay made me full. So, I was satisfied and went home. If you are interested, visit http://tasteofmadison.comThe end ^_^
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