I chatted with the young couple with a baby who make Le Caramel products from a traditional French recipe in California. Conte's gluten-free pizzas and pastas Smoked olive oil from The Smoked Olive Green onion and sweet potato latkes from Linda's Gourmet Latkes Delicious sauces from San Angel Mole Barely Buzzed cheese from Beehive Cheese Co. (rubbed Download audio here. I just spent the past three days at a specialty foods trade show. My favorite exhibitors by far (even if I didn't love the product), were the ones who had stories to tell and engaged with the attendees.

The long day at TEDxTokyo (though it seemed short) felt just like being at TED in California...with Of course, the best part of the hot bath is what comes after: the delicious food, cold beer, and great conversation with your friends. The inaugural TEDxTokyo last Friday was an absolute success. In fact, it kicked some serious butt (oshiri).