Pretty fonts and free!

Today I'm loving these pretty fonts! I hope you find these fonts useful for your blog or website.

They can be found at here, here or here.

Streamer @ Gohongi

I'm already a big fan of Streamer Coffee Company but I was ecstatic to find out that they decided to open a new location in my train line. Streamer Gohongi, located under the train tracks of Gakugei-Daigaku station 

is their most attractive location yet.

As much as I love their coffee, the space was what drew me in the most! Decorated in a warehouse like feel, Streamer Gonhongi consisted of a 2 story spacious lot.

Great coffee. Suave space for me to spend my precious day off. 

Courteous staff and talented barista. Seriously couldn't ask for more. 

Streamer Gonhongi is located at: 2-36,Chuuouchou,Meguro-ku,Tokyo

Summer Sonic x Arctic Monkeys

I love concerts. I love everything about it. The music, the energy, even the crowds! When I heard Arctic Monkeys will be making a stop in Japan, I did not hesitate about going. This time they joined Japan's annual music festival, Summer Sonic.

The festival consisted of a 2-day event, both in Tokyo and Osaka. I chose Day 1 since some of the bands I like will be playing! Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to see Phoenix. Definitely next time!

Usually a baseball stadium, QVC Marine Field turned into a concert event for the day!

Beach stage was fun and energetic. Felt like I was in Southern Cali! 

When Arctic Monkeys came on stage, they did not disappoint. They played a bunch of tracks from AM and a couple of their oldies while front man Alex Turner lead the show with his psychedelic, cool, charisma on stage. 

The crowd in Japan is a little more mellow than the ones I am used to but overall a really fantastic show! Looking forward to seeing more live bands in the future!

Summer desktop wallpaper

Today's freebie is a desktop wallpaper that is inspired by fun, colorful palette like this, here, and a 

combination of my recent discovery of a brand called Unelefante. 

Hope you enjoy this very colorful wallpaper!

widescreen: 1920x1200

full screen: 1600x1200

Good finds: Olive Juice.

I fell in love with this quirky video by Celia Rowlson-Hall, a New York based filmmaker and choreographer.
Her video Olive Juice is absolutely charming, using quotes and idioms about love and arranging them in a choreographed short film.

View her short film here!

This short film totally stole my heart. View more of Celia's works on her website.

Summer drink: Coffee Jelly Iced Mocha

Summer can't be complete without summer drinks! Today, I'm loving my coffee jelly iced mocha.

If you can find an instant coffee jelly at your local supermarket, this drink will be super easy to make! It's ok if you couldn't find one, just simply follow these instructions.

Coffee Jelly / Pudding (found via allrecipes.com)

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatine
2 tablespoons hot water
3 tablespoons white sugar (Optional)
2 cups fresh brewed coffee

- Dissolve gelatin in the hot water in a small bowl.
- Pour gelatin mixture, coffee, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Pour coffee mixture into glasses for individual servings or a large pan for cubing.
- Chill in the refrigerator until solidified, 6 to 7 hours.

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Iced Mocha (adapted from homecoffeerecipes.com)

2 shots of freshly brew espresso
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Ice
Milk or soy milk

- First put the cocoa powder and sugar in your cup. Next pour in the espresso shots or coffee. Stir well.
- Pour coffee jelly into the glass, follow by half a cup of ice.
- Fill the cup the rest of the way with the milk and mocha espresso mix.
- Enjoy!

Summer essentials, V.1

Summer in Japan can be brutally hot! If you are visiting Japan this time of year, make sure to pack

and wear light. I love Zara long dress shirt (from 2011 collection) // Tank tops in every colours are a 

wonderful idea, found via my pinterest // Summer nail polishes via Harper's Bazaar // Last but not

least, my current favorite Tom's Correa Sandals

Coffee, lately

In both June and July, I went on a coffee frenzy. I've had  chance to commute to downtown Tokyo
several times and I have been collecting my data! Here are a few places I stopped at recently.

Makers Coffee, Yoyogi-Koen.

Cool space and great coffee. They have a pretty cool table for people who love to get their coffee fix
and work on their project! Too bad that half the time I'm there, they're closed.

New Coffee Steppers, Harajuku.

This place was an absolute surprise! I walked around the busy neighborhood and stumbled upon
this little gem of a coffee shop located inside a design store. New Coffee Steppers is a little shop created by the
owners of Little Nap in Yoyogi-Koen.The barista was kind enough for me to snap a picture
while she made her free pour! Absolutely gorgeous!

Sarutahiko, Ebisu.

This tiny coffee shop is located in the posh neighborhood Ebisu. It's quite a popular and
long standing coffee place with wide selections.  It was absulutely crowded so I was glad
we were able to get some seats! Really great mocha here!

That's it for now! I'll be sure to make more coffee stops in the next few weeks! 

So glad Japan's coffee scene is starting to pick up!

June Wish list

Aritzia Babaton Everly Camisole / Rebecca Minkoff Marlowe / Poketo key ring / Ray-ban Clubmaster /
Loeffer Randall Sandals / Panasomic Lumix GM / Thymes Bergamot Cologne

seoul cafe wrap up

Wrapping up my Seoul cafe hopping post!

Something that I always do while I travel, I cafe hop in foreign cities.
I find it exciting to visit local cafes and try carefully crafted coffee. This time, I planned to
try out at least 5 places but my schedule did not allow me so I only visited 2.
They were both very good in different ways.

First stop, 5extracts in Hongdae. The cafe, a 10 minute walk from Honggik university station, 

has a nice rustic decor that is cool but cozy at the same time. 

I tried a caramel latte, something I rarely have but I was glad to get a little sweet kick in my
coffee. The result was not disappointing, very warm and the latte art was beautiful!

My second stop was Coffee Lec. Located in a small alley in the fancy area of Garosugil, 

cafe owner Sean An was Korea's Barista champion from 2011. 

Coffee Lec reminded me of a Jazz bar with a 1920's vibe. I spent about a good hour or two chatting with my good friend
while taking a break from shopping. The mocha I ordered tasted wonderful and the service was amazing as well. 

Definitely had a great coffee experience in Seoul. I'm so glad to see people dedicated to making good coffee!
Please check back for more updates to come at Milk+Toast+Honey. I will cafe hop at local cafes in Tokyo again!

Spring salad

Inspired by my trip to Aroina Tabeta, a very authentic Thai restaurant around Yurakucho area, 

I made this spicy and fresh salad dish. The original was a spicy crunchy fish salad, 

but I tried to kick it up a notch by using calamari! 

 

Ingredients:

-red onions or shallots, thinly sliced

-leafs and soft stems of celery, thinly sliced

-halved mini tomatoes

-diced red or yellow peppers

-Fried or baked choice of seafood. I like using fish or calamari.

-sprouts

-handful of cilantro

-peanuts

-lettuce

Sauce:

- lemon or lime juice of 1/2 a lemon or lime

- 2 garlic cloves

-1 + 1/2 chili

-sliced ginger

-cilantro roots, thinly sliced 

(this is optional but it will make the salad more aromatic)

- fish sauce (nam pla) 1 +1/2 tablespoon

- brown or white sugar 1 tablespoon

directions:

-mix the dry ingredients together (except the fried seafood and lettuce), set aside

-crush the garlic and chili together, add the sauce ingredients and make sure to mix well

-add the sauce ingredients to the dry. mix thoroughly.

-layer the lettuce leaves and then decorate the plate with the salad. 

-add the fried seafood on top and voila! it's done!

Recipe and photos by Fern.

Souvenirs from Japan, V. 1

If you are travelling to Japan and not sure what get for your friends and family, why not check out some of my lists?

Hiragana bookmark for book lovers / Onzen bath salt / Greentea flavored KitKat is definitely a must! /

Sushi USB / Last but not least, Jagabee (I find this to be very addictive!)

You can find these everywhere in Tokyu hands, Loft and drugstores :)