札幌駅北口近くで、幼稚園年少から英語を学ぶプリスクール
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Beans & a Story!

One evening in February of 1993, I was walking home from work when something strange happened… Peanuts rained down on my head! I was very surprised! I looked up but saw only an apartment building. Nothing strange.

I kept on walking and just a few meters farther, there were peanuts all over the sidewalk!  I love peanuts. I really wanted to pick them up and take them home with me. BUT, I was in Japan and not Canada so I did gaman.

That was my first experience of Setsubun. I went to work the next day and the staff at the school where I was working explained everything to me.

The End       (of the story, not the blog)

Tomorrow is Setsubun in Kinder. I always feel left out because there is not much I can do for this event. This year, Maki suggested I make my bean salad (because beans are important on Setsubun). I agreed, because it’s Wednesday I had time.

As a child I hated bean salad (sorry mom). As I grew up I learned two things. First, I love beans. 2nd, I learned how to make a better bean salad than my mom (sorry mom).

It starts with a sautéed mix of onions, celery, bell peppers and spices.

I am pretty sure if food is colorful, kids will like it more! Also, when I was a kid I really didn’t like the crunchy veggies with soft beans. So I decided to sautée.

The finished product looks ok! Like always I’m hoping the kids will like it or, at least, try it…