Tag Archives: food

Christmas Cakes

Posted on December 18, 2020 by smkelly8

The Icing Artist went all out (or her sponsor did) and paid $300 to three top Toronto bakeries to make winter holiday cakes. She reviews the results.

Posted in Holiday, YouTube find | Tagged bakeries, Christmas, food, review | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Collage

Posted on July 15, 2017 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Wednesday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Blogging Challenge, Experience, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Australia, CBD, downtown, food, high tea, Melbourne, tea | Leave a comment

Huashan 1914

Posted on July 3, 2017 by smkelly8

If you visit Taipei, you really should take a stroll around Huashan 1914, a one time industrial complex that’s now an artsy, creative center. Huashan 1914 has several cafés, galleries, shops and restaurants. The art ranges from the cute to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Asia, Culture, Experience | Tagged air conditioned, art, café, food, free, galleries, good English speakers available, good for strolling, Huashan 1914, Shopping, shops, stroll, Taipei, Taiwan | Leave a comment

Sugalabo

Posted on June 16, 2017 by smkelly8

Simon and Martina, with the help of the very-talented Dan, have made an outstanding video about a chef in Tokyo, who has an incredible respect and interest in local ingredients and regional cultures. I’d love to know how they got … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, expensive, Food | Tagged chef, eating, food, foodies, Iron Chef, restaurant, Simon and Martina, Sugalabo, vicarious thrill, YouTube find | Leave a comment

Westin Miyako, Kyoto

Posted on December 16, 2014 by smkelly8

One of the best choices for this trip was to stay for a couple days at the Westin Miyako Hotel in Kyoto in one of their traditional Japanese rooms. Now not everyone wold want to take this step, but I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Accommodations, Asia | Tagged food, hotel, Kyoto, service, the Westin, Westin, Westin Miyako Hotel | 5 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Texture

Posted on August 8, 2014 by smkelly8

1. Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Blogging Challenge, Food, North America | Tagged 19th century, alive, aquarium, building, China, food, house, jellyfish, old, profane, rock, sacred, sea creature, Shedd Aquarium, slimy, USA | 22 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by smkelly8

New to The Daily Post? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, you’re invited to get involved in our Weekly Photo Challenge to help you meet your blogging goals and give you another way to take part in Post a … Continue reading →

Posted in Activity, Art, Asia, Blogging Challenge, Culture, Experience, Food, Museum, North America, Place | Tagged Architecture, Beijing, China, Columbus Indiana, food, Garden, Henan, holiday, Indiana, Jinan, Kaifeng, Shandong, Shanghai | 11 Comments

Thanksgiving in China

Posted on November 22, 2012 by smkelly8

I just got back from a wonderful Thanksgiving meal at the Hyatt in Jinan. They’re just up the road from Wanda Plaza, a shopping mall and not far from Batou Springs in the heart of downtown. They had a smorgasbord … Continue reading →