MenuBack

GOTH WITCH HAT & DRESS: PHILADELPHIA CUTE YUMMY TIME BOOK SIGNING, KIDS RECIPE BOOK INSPIRED BY CHARACTER BENTOS.

I had a grand time in Philly. In particular: Chapterhouse coffee house (they have an amazing green apple soy chai smoothie), vegetarian Chinese food, jazz at the Kimmel Center jazz (I snatched this witch’s hat from the store) and the Fabric Workshop and Museum. (Found a ring that, when pressed, shoots out purple light. And I couldn’t tear my eyes away from Ryan Trecartin’s campy cross-dressing drama-filled films, which remind me a little of my own… life…)

I wasn’t thrilled about the inclement weather, but did my best to keep warm. I put my h.NAOTO dress over a John Galliano sweater (a gift from someone awesome) and wore warm tights with Leche by Yosuke shoes.

author book signing, autographing books at bookstore, famous young authors, GOTH WITCH HAT & DRESS, PHILADELPHIA CUTE YUMMY TIME BOOK SIGNING, KIDS RECIPE BOOK INSPIRED BY CHARACTER BENTOS. h naoto skull dress, witch's hat Halloween outfit, emo teen hair and makeup, where to buy Japanese fruits street fashion, charaben lunch in box obento

Possibly my favorite part of the trip: Fante’s Kitchen Wares, the sprawling shoppe where my Cute Yummy Time book signing took place. The friendly staff warmed me up with rose tea and coo-ed over the photos of my Scottish Fold cat. (Tip: if you ever want to win me over, just start gushing about Basil Farrow.)

girl at book signing, autographed books by writers in stores, GOTH WITCH HAT & DRESS, PHILADELPHIA CUTE YUMMY TIME BOOK SIGNING, KIDS RECIPE BOOK INSPIRED BY CHARACTER BENTOS. h naoto skull dress, witch's hat Halloween outfit, emo teen hair and makeup, where to buy Japanese fruits street fashion, charaben lunch in box obento

What a pleasure to see friends, old and new, and see their reaction to my third book. Many of them are IN the book, in the form of cute animal characters.

fante's bookstore in philly, duel with kitchen knives, funny knife fight, kitchenware store, where to buy bento accessories and equipment in usa, japanese cookie cutters, fun food for kids, charaben lunch in box obento

The Fantes staff was sweet beyond words; if you’re ever in Philly, you’ve got to stop by to sip home-brewed tea and browse the incredible selection of kitchen goods. Fantes even put a photo of me in the “some of our famous friends” section of their website — with Emeril Lagasse and Jacques Pepin.

kids reading cute Yummy Time by La carmina, little girl cookbook, cooking for kids, recipes for children families parents, kitchenware store, where to buy bento accessories and equipment in usa, japanese cookie cutters, fun food for kids, charaben lunch in box obento

Between the signings, I’ve been doing radio interviews (I’ll post the recordings, if I can find them). One of the neatest experiences was Kid’s Place Live on Sirius/XM. The target audience is 10 years old — so the host and I had to speak in slow, eager, high-pitched voices for the sake of the listeners! While I was on the air, children called in and asked for advice on how to “cute-ify” their school lunches. I gave them suggestions — cut cheese into eyes, add cucumber ears — and they couldn’t wait to get started. (Children and parents have been loving Cute Yummy Time; if you think you might too, check out the info here.)

I’m in a marvelous mood. Planning a handmade cosplay outfit for my upcoming LA book signings. Also in the works: an LA meeting of J-rock/Goth/pop culture minds, and mad adventures with a team of undead metal-heads… oh, you shall see.

Eeek, the grandiose giveaway to win an autographed copy of La Carmina’s new book, Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants Tokyo, ends today! Hayaku, come enter the contest to win (it’s easy — just comment and spread the word).

Song of the Day #235: Code 64 – Starchaser (live) (Suggested by Sebastien. Let me know your favorite tracks in the comments or via Twitter and I’ll make them Songs of the Day.)

SHARE & COMMENT

42 Comments

  1. shichi
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 3:45 am | Permalink

    I took one of these photos =D

    It was a fun afternoon. <3

  2. shichi
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 11:45 am | Permalink

    I took one of these photos =D

    It was a fun afternoon. <3

  3. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:11 pm | Permalink

    Very fun!

  4. Lemon
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    Looks like you had a fun time at this signing…I love the photo of the girl looking at the Cute Yummy Time book! Hmmmmm those undead Metal-heads in LA sure do sound interesting.

  5. Ildi
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    awww, great captured pictures!^ ^ sounds like you had a lot of fun! yay! and i luv the witch hat :)

  6. chaoticLady
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    sounds good^^
    and so cute pics

  7. Maleva
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    yumilicious

  8. Moon Maiden
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    very cute pics…
    that hat is pretty nifty! lol

  9. Caroline
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm | Permalink

    Hey, they misspelt your book's title on that sign :(

  10. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:43 pm | Permalink

    I had two awesome photographers that day! ;)

  11. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    They do, don't they? ;)

  12. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    :) Always love hearing from you.

  13. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    The word “nifty” is also pretty nifty, isn't it? hee

  14. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 1:45 pm | Permalink

    Ah, soo desu… oh well!

  15. Francisca Hagen
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 2:04 pm | Permalink

    I love your hat! :D It's big, but funny!

  16. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 2:27 pm | Permalink

    :D I love it to… I almost didn't buy it because I had to carry it around all day, but I'm glad I did!

  17. Lemon
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    Looks like you had a fun time at this signing…I love the photo of the girl looking at the Cute Yummy Time book! Hmmmmm those undead Metal-heads in LA sure do sound interesting.

  18. Ildi
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    awww, great captured pictures!^ ^ sounds like you had a lot of fun! yay! and i luv the witch hat :)

  19. chaoticLady
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    sounds good^^
    and so cute pics

  20. Maleva
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    yumilicious

  21. Moon Maiden
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    very cute pics…
    that hat is pretty nifty! lol

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:44 pm | Permalink

      The word “nifty” is also pretty nifty, isn’t it? hee

  22. Caroline
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    Hey, they misspelt your book’s title on that sign :(

  23. Francisca Hagen
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 10:04 pm | Permalink

    I love your hat! :D It’s big, but funny!

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 12, 2009 at 10:27 pm | Permalink

      :D I love it to… I almost didn’t buy it because I had to carry it around all day, but I’m glad I did!

  24. Yukiro
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

    Looks like loads of fun! <3
    your haircolour is amazing as always
    (thinking about a stunning red colour myself at the moment)

  25. lacarmina
    Posted November 12, 2009 at 8:07 pm | Permalink

    Oooh lala, I don't think I've seen you with red hair. It would be great for Xmas season!

  26. Yukiro
    Posted November 13, 2009 at 4:01 am | Permalink

    Looks like loads of fun! <3
    your haircolour is amazing as always
    (thinking about a stunning red colour myself at the moment)

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 13, 2009 at 4:07 am | Permalink

      Oooh lala, I don’t think I’ve seen you with red hair. It would be great for Xmas season!

  27. Ako
    Posted November 20, 2009 at 1:48 pm | Permalink

    Congratulation for your bentobook! So pretty!

  28. lacarmina
    Posted November 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm | Permalink

    Thanks!

  29. Ako
    Posted November 20, 2009 at 9:48 pm | Permalink

    Congratulation for your bentobook! So pretty!

  30. Ako
    Posted November 20, 2009 at 9:48 pm | Permalink

    Congratulation for your bentobook! So pretty!

  31. lacarmina
    Posted November 20, 2009 at 10:49 pm | Permalink

    Thanks!

  32. adasport
    Posted January 20, 2010 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    I love your blog and think you are right to raise this important issue.

  33. adasport
    Posted January 20, 2010 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    I love your blog and think you are right to raise this important issue.

Post a Reply to lacarmina

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked with *

*
*