Thursday, September 08, 2005

All roads lead to chocolate!

The Japanese exchange gifts on many occasions. There is temiyage and omiyage.
In order to thank somebody, e.g. for an invitation, one often presents a gift (Temiyage) such as a cake, Japanese sweets or sake. Similarly, when a Japanese person returns from a trip, he or she is supposed to bring home souvenirs (Omiyage) for many friends, co-workers and relatives.
Since I am traveling to the Mainland, I like to bring things that aren't available where I am going.
For my friend and one sister, I bring dark chocolate covered macadamia nuts from Ed and Dons. They only have it at the factory outlet. When I got there, the lady offered me "samples". Well, in a flash I had consumed a toffee, the best chocolate dipped mini oreo, the coconut chew, a macadamia nut cookie, and a mocha caramel. All I can say is that it was well worth going off Weight Watchers for it! I have used up all my points for the next 100 years
If chocolate isn't good for me, why does it taste so good?

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