Happy New Year!

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!