ever since moving into a hispanic neighborhood, i've been obsessed with mangoes with lime juice and chili powder. growing up in japan and pittsburgh, i would've NEVER put that combination together!

maybe not as fresh, but it's readily available in japanese grocery stores in the vegetable aisle. i usually get mine from sunrise market on stuyvesant and 3rd ave.

i got the best birthday "cake" this year. i was really excited to be presented with a cake at my birthday party, but when i licked some of the "icing" off of my finger, i knew something was up. i c...