I spent New Years Eve with my good friend Ryoko Amadee Goguen. Ryoko is an extremely kind hearted and talented composer. I was lucky enough to share some time with her.
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this is
Ryoko.
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she made some cabbage soup with dried shrimp.
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we also had some apple salad, rice with dried plum, salmon, and tofu steak; a very colorful meal.
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Ryoko explained to me that this cup was made in her hometown in Japan. I love the patterns and colors.