This year the Missus had me forgo the usual Osechi thing for New Year. And we just went with Sukiyaki instead. Which is basically all about prep.

But of course, the Missus still wanted a "special" amuse-bouche…..




And so as we approach the end to another year – our 17th here, we'd like to wish everyone a safe and prosperous New Year!
Things have surely changed over the last two years and our hope is that you have made it through in good health, both physically and mentally.
As always, we are so thankful for your visits and all the wonderful comments!

Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thankful for your writing and sharing.
Happy New Year!
Oh my Wendy, thanks so much! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Happy New Year Soo!
happy new year!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Kirk!
That looks so ONO! Iʻll have to make sukiyaki in a couple weeks. Today is a big pot of oxtail soup. Iʻm excited, I found watercress yesterday.
Happy New Year, Kirk! Thank you for all of your trip reports and hard work, and allowing us to live vicariously through your adventures.
Hope you had a wonderful NYE Kat!
Happy New Year RD!
Hey Kirbie – It’s so nice to hear from you! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Ooooh Oxtail Soup Kerri! Sounds so ono! Thanks for all the wonderful emails and comments; we appreciate it!
Happy New Year! That sukiyaki set looks pretty yummy. We had lots of caviar and about 1.5 oz of white truffles last night along with a bunch of other food and drink. I hope the year is great and look forward to the new explorations!
Sounds great Dereck! Hope you have an awesome year!
Happy New Year! We had sukiyaki for dinner last night!
Thanks for another great year of mmm-yoso!!! Best New Year wishes to you and the missus!
Great minds, right Junichi! Hope you have a great 2023!
Thanks so much ALNC! Hope you have a wonderful 2023!
Happy New Year
Masaganang Bagong Taon to you, your Missus and Cathy! Looking forward to your 2023 posts (food/travel, etc)! 🙂
Happy New Year ST!
Thanks CC! Hope you have a fabulous 2023!