Imagine my excitement when my friend Nikki asked if she could be a guest blogger on Jar Of Salt! A citizen of the world, an ardent traveler and a fellow postcard-writing enthusiast, she shares with us her inspiring trip to … Continue reading
Found ourselves driving into San Mateo one day when I realized we were exactly where a friend of mine works. I haven’t seen her since 2004 so I thought I’d pop in and surprise her to make some noise in … Continue reading
While Vegas was baking at 118F on the first day of our trip, we chose to stay and walk indoors after that scrumptious crab cake at Joe’s. Caesar’s Palace was a design built on opulence and historical architecture. Details, cornices, … Continue reading
This is, perhaps, one of my favorite dishes. Ahi tuna lightly seared on the surface but raw and pink in the middle — like a big, sashimi sandwich seasoned lightly mixed with some wasabi mayonnaise and veggies. This is what … Continue reading
I can make a boat, some kids can make frogs and others can make cranes. When I used to teach ESL, I had both Korean and Japanese students in my classroom who, one day, decided to make origami on their … Continue reading
Almost everyone I know in Manila had posted status messages on Facebook about the storm that was lashing at the city shortly before bedtime. Many also worried about the inevitable: power blackout (many spent the night in darkness) but the … Continue reading
