Boy did the Holiday season roll around quickly this year.... and for many it seems the faster we get this year behind us, the better. It was a pretty tough year for lot's of folks. I've always found that the availability and amount of Osechi-ryōri on display at various Japanese Markets in San Diego is a good gauge on the kind of year we;ve had. Needless to say, this year it seemed a bit more subdued. Less of the prepared boxes....
And what seems to be more of the items for assembling your own....
Nijiya seemed to have the largest collection of items and fresh seafood.
We just relaxed, and in addition to bought items.....
In addition to the stuff photographed we had some Shishamo, and I picked up some Roast Duck.
I also made a couple of dishes as well, mostly small dishes like Hijiki Nimono....
And what the Missus said was the best Kinpira Gobo I ever made......
I swear I posted on this before, but I can't find it..... well maybe I should do a post?
And also some Gomoku Takikomi Gohan (5 ingredient rice).
You know, I swear I did a post on this as well...... hmmmm, do you think it's worth a post?
And of course, there was Dashijiru ready for my midnight Soba........
We hope everyone had a great Holiday season, with lots of great gifts.....
And great food as well!
From all of us at mmm-yoso, we wish you a hearty Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Kirk! Yes, yes, do posts! Looks like Da Boys got some fun stuff from Santa.
Posted by: Carol | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 03:05 PM
happy new year to you and the whole mmm-yoso family!
Posted by: santos. | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 03:27 PM
Happy New Year Kirk! The last photo with the durian and is it Frankie? is so great. Looking forward to another even better year! cheers
Posted by: Dennis | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 03:35 PM
looks delicious, happy new year!
Posted by: kat | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 04:58 PM
Kirk, Looks like you had a good shogatsu feast. I went to Nijiya as soon as they opened and it was slim pickins... 新年 おめでとう!
Posted by: foodhoe | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 06:04 PM
Hi Kirk
Happy 01-01-10!!!
Posted by: caninecologne | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 07:34 PM
Poor dog! I'm scare of that thing.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: bill | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 09:51 PM
Happy New Year! That is definitely tons of good food! Things change so much year after year. It's kind of scary too see it past by so quickly!
Those dogs look so cute :).
Posted by: Eat. Travel. Eat! | Friday, 01 January 2010 at 11:15 PM
Happy Happy New Year, Kirk!!
Looks like you had a good healthy feast, good way to start the year!
your doggy is sniffing one of my favorite fruits (^0^)
I miss your blog so much.. I hope to drop by more often.
Posted by: Thess | Saturday, 02 January 2010 at 01:11 AM
Happy New Year. Nice to see da boys show up again in a post.
Posted by: ed (from Yuma) | Saturday, 02 January 2010 at 09:05 AM
Hi Kirk,
Happy New year!
Yes, you should post the recipes for kinpira gobo and gomoku takikomi gohan. I always love to read your recipes. They always seem fun and never intimidating.
Posted by: Lynnea | Saturday, 02 January 2010 at 07:22 PM
Hi Carol - Happy New Year! You had to watch out when that durian came down the chimney though!
Hi Santos - Thanks! Happy New Year to you as well.
Hi Dennis - Yes, that's Frankie.... and they love durian.
Hi Kat - I hope you have a great year!
Hi FH - It was a bit more low-key this year, but yummy. I hope you had a fantastic New Year.
Hi CC - Happy New Year!
Hi Billy - They actually love the stuff....once you get rid of the rind!!
Hi ETE - Da Boyz thank you! Yes, the year went very quickly, didn't it?
Hi Thess - Thanks for dropping by! I know you've been busy with school!
Hi Ed - Thanks!
Hi Lynnea - Thanks! Happy New Year to you(And Matthew)!
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 02 January 2010 at 07:52 PM
happy new year to u kirk! that last picture is funny. hope to see you and the rest of the sd crew soon!
Posted by: sawyer | Sunday, 03 January 2010 at 03:53 PM
happy new years!! food looks great :)
Posted by: sara | Sunday, 03 January 2010 at 06:24 PM
Hi Sara - Thanks! Happy New Year to you and yours!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 January 2010 at 07:37 AM
Happy New Year my friend and hope you have a wonderfully filling 2010. stay hungry.
Michael
Posted by: michael | Monday, 04 January 2010 at 08:22 AM
Thanks Michael - Our best wishes for a fantastic New Year to you too!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 January 2010 at 06:27 PM
Happy New Year Kirk! Out of all the traditional Japanese spread that's at our house, my favorite is the sato-imo! Mmm! Hope you have a great 2010!
Btw, poor Panda!
Posted by: Kristy | Monday, 04 January 2010 at 09:44 PM
Hi Kristy - Happy New Year! Our best wishes for a wonderful 2010 to you and MS.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 05 January 2010 at 07:56 AM