Have you been to a German grocery store this summer and seen the small, yellow plums for sale? When a tree near my house started dropping these to the ground, I decided to do some digging (and tasting).

Special recipe from Kei Kobayashi, Restaurant Kei, Paris

If you’re looking for a full-flavored French cuisine at a tasty price, Bistro Grand Chariot near Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Awase in Okinawa City is the place for you.

Just a few things I need to tell you before I get to the point of this story:

La Mer Bakery and Cafe is a very pleasant surprise to anyone that happens to take a wrong turn down the "middle" Route 224 in Okinawa City.

If you find yourself in the Kin area with a sweet tooth, Mont Crea is waiting to satisfy your palette. It is a cute ‘fusion patisserie’ conveniently located on a highly visible corner off 329. As we opened the door, we noticed the sign in the window that said ‘Dollars OK’…good to know.