Sam International's truffle-flavored mixed nuts are seasoned with "white truffle oil" and "black truffle" infused fleur de sel. The nuts used in this mix are almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts, and walnuts. Unlike other similar products that typically contain almonds, cashews, and walnuts, this mix stands out with the inclusion of the pricier pistachios and macadamia nuts, along with a lower amount of walnuts for added truffle flavor. I used to prefer another brand's truffle-scented mixed nuts, but ever since discovering this one, I have been purchasing it for a more sophisticated snacking experience.

The TV Asahi program "Zawatsuku! Friday" with Chisako Takashima, Kazushige Nagashima, Yoshizumi Ishihara, and Takahashi from Savannah is fun and interesting to watch. In a guest appearance by Moriizumi, peanut butter was introduced. The products tasted on the show were "Unsweetened Peanut Paste" from Kimura Peanuts in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, and "Cashew Nut Butter" from DADA NUTS BUTTER in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture. It was revealed that various nut butters are available at Seijo Ishii. So, I went to the main store of Seijo Ishii. The main store is located right in front of the Kitazawa Gakuenmae Station. Although it is a small store, it has been the starting point for nationwide expansion since ancient times. They continue to release unique products. It is now under the Lawson umbrella. I got the "Policom Pistachio Spread" 240g/970 yen! Upon research, I found out that Seijo Ishii imports it directly from Italy. Policom Pistachio Spread sources whole pistachios and processes them into paste at the manufacturing site. By handling roasting and processing consistently, they maintain the flavor of pistachios and prevent oxidation. When you open the lid, it is much more liquid than you might imagine. Nut butters often separate in the jar due to the high oil content, but this one is completely mixed. It has a slightly dull color as no coloring is used, but it is a proper pistachio green. It is not too oily, has a subtle sweetness, and tastes delicious when spread on bread.

The popular "strawberry butter" that was impossible to get last year, I tried my luck through the shop's app where only those who win the lottery can purchase it. Unfortunately, I didn't win the first time. However, a few months later, there was another opportunity and this time I won! I screenshot the winning email and eagerly went to buy it. I also bought some snacks, spices, and dinner ingredients. On that day, pork spare ribs were on sale for 138 yen/100g! While Seijo Ishii is known for its higher prices, they do have good deals occasionally. The quality is always top-notch. Now, about the Amaou strawberry butter, I spread it generously on toast and tried it. Wow, the fresh strawberry combined with rich butter creates a delicious taste. It's creamy and luxurious. The bottle is quite large (270g) and priced at 798 yen plus tax, which may seem expensive, but it's definitely worth it. I later saw it on Yahoo Shopping for 4000 yen. Is that a resale price?

The main store of Seijo Ishii, which has grown into a large chain, is a favorite spot for high school students to indulge in snacks. The store offers a wide variety of imported sweets that are delicious but a bit pricey for high school students. Nowadays, I visit this store to buy specialty cooking ingredients. While the fresh food may be expensive, the quality is top-notch. They have a great selection of spices and imported canned goods, some of which are surprisingly affordable. Every year, I buy mochi flour and pickled cherry blossom leaves to make sakura mochi. They always have Echire butter and Calpis butter in stock. The cheese selection is also highly recommended. Just before lunchtime, the store gets crowded with seniors buying deli items. As my family is all working remotely now, I bought a famous cheesecake and a seasoned mixed quail egg trio to enjoy tea and alcohol with. The eggs come in salted, soy sauce, and smoked flavors, with the smoked one being particularly delicious. It's a perfect snack. The cheesecake is usually available in plain, but they also offer seasonal varieties like strawberry, matcha, and orange. While I sometimes try the different flavors, the plain cheesecake is always the best. On another day, I bought clotted cream, whipped cream, spaghetti, and spices. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the bread here. My mother's favorite is the three-color namul, which apparently goes well with beer. With the family eating three meals at home due to remote work, cooking has become enjoyable. This store is a strong ally that supports us.

This is a series of daily life experiences! (laughs) For fatty liver, shortcake is a no-go. I've been resisting the urge to eat cookies, but then I found myself craving them. So, I bought the popular homemade plain sablé cookies (with almonds and cashew nuts) for 529 yen (including tax) instead of the usual 616 yen. They weren't as good as the 400 yen cookies from Fugetsudo that I usually eat, but the quantity was generous! These cookies are simple and body-friendly, made with additive-free butter, flour, and sugar. They are not too sweet and perfect for a daily snack. The cost performance is also good. They are crispy, with a refreshing butter taste. I saw at the Maru Building store that they are sold by weight! Give them a try! The Kyushu-produced domestic beef hamburg steak was half-price at Spokura. It's perfect for bento boxes and even dogs love it! The 22 bags of 16-grain rice for 780 yen is a great deal. It's cheaper than at My Basket! Highly recommended! The mini naan bread, 6 pieces for 400 yen, is a great find. It's a delight at 140 calories per piece. For a family of 4, two pieces for adults and one for a child will suffice, but for me, it's not enough. The taste is not as good as at Kolkata, more like Heidi's white bread. However, it goes well with butter or jam, and can be eaten on its own. Just microwave for 20 seconds and it's ready. It's cheap and convenient. I recommend it too! Although Seijo Ishii is expensive, they have products that are free of additives, organic vegetables, and they are open until 9 pm, which is very convenient! The staff at the checkout are quick, second only to Ozeki. They pack the items neatly in the bag, making it easy. Next, I will try Moomoo Cha Cha!

I love mapo tofu. I stopped by Seijo Ishii in front of Seijo Gakuenmae for lunch and ended up buying mapo tofu. Even though I just ate mapo tofu until I was full earlier. (laughs) But I was curious about this "Sichuan Sansho 3x! Spicy Mapo Tofu." It's probably a limited edition item, so I wanted to try it before it's sold out. Also got the Awaji Island-grown onion and celery ginger marinade. I like that it's light. The spicy mapo tofu wasn't as numbing as I expected, more like "a little spicier than regular mapo tofu maybe?" So if you want more numbing sensation, it's probably better to prepare some Sichuan peppercorns yourself. It's a bit salty, so it's good to have rice or noodles to eat it with. The onion and celery marinade has a great crunchy texture. I always feel like I could eat a whole pack by myself when I buy this. Sometimes you get a really spicy onion, but today's onion was fine. (laughs) It has a shelf life of about 2 days, so it's recommended to eat it as soon as possible to enjoy the crunchy texture. (Summer is all about Asian ethnic flavors!)

I often shop at Seijo Ishii near Seijogakuen-mae Station, which brings back memories from my student days in June 2019. The Seijo Ishii Premium Cheesecake (399 yen) is incredibly rich! The crunchy crumble texture is really good! This time, I only got this dessert, but I also bought some meat and a watermelon from Kumamoto Prefecture. It was the first time this year for me to have watermelon, and it was sweet and delicious. The service of packing items into bags is also great, showing the quality of Seijo Ishii. The staff is very kind.

I went to Lawson to buy Seijo Ishii's additive-free ice cream, but they didn't have it. Instead, I found a lot of other ice cream options here! Next to them, I saw frozen curry udon, a product I had never seen before. It seemed a bit bulky, but it looked delicious with the frozen soup. There were curry udon and regular udon versions available. I decided to try the curry one! I put it in a pot and cooked it for 8 minutes. It gradually melted without sticking, and it was ready! It's easy, and it contains small pieces of meat and green onions, giving it a homemade udon taste instantly! You can add vegetables and toppings if you like, and it's convenient for emergencies like during a disaster when you can cook it on a gas stove. The soup is spicy but authentically delicious curry! It's also low in calories at around 380 kcal, making it suitable for dinner and even for dieting. You can also add rice at the end to make it like a curry risotto! It seems like a useful option for lazy people like me and for emergencies like during a disaster when you don't need to heat it up, just wait for it to melt. It's been 8 years since 3.11, and it seems like it's still tough for many people. I'm cheering for you, so please keep doing your best. I would like to visit Tohoku as a way to support its recovery, whether through donations or traveling. I watch videos on YouTube to support the efforts of pet owners and their pets. I want to support in various ways!

I was originally planning to buy the famous Seijo Ishii Truffe Chocomatisse Fantasie Truffe for 799 yen excluding tax, but when I saw a similar truffle at Shojiya Caldi for 368 yen, I decided to buy two of those instead! In the ice cream section, I found the newly released Seijo Ishii Ice Cream Milk for 214 yen including tax, which was just launched on January 8th this year! It's a collaboration with Lawson, so you can also buy it there. As for the taste, despite having a lot of additives, it wasn't as delicious as MOW or Sawayaka. However, it's more refreshing than Haagen-Dazs. Once you get used to it, it's refreshing! It's additive-free, safe, cheaper than Haagen-Dazs, and there's plenty of it. Highly recommended! The chocolate, which I bought at Lawson, is like MOW's chocolate, with a milky taste without any pretense, making it a chocolate ice cream for adults. Highly recommended for those who love authentic chocolate! Next, I carefully bought a week's worth of side dishes because they were expensive. I wonder if it's just me, but did everyone else do the same? On this day, broccoli was on sale for 198 yen! Cheap and delicious. The expensive carrots made the meat and potato stew delicious on its own! Carrots are the key! Seijo Ishii Natto for 199 yen is good for your knees and joints. There are plenty of varieties, but I chose this one. The beans have a nice texture and are delicious! Rye sandwich is recommended for those with fatty liver. The light bread made into a sandwich is surprisingly delicious, with a taste that might remind some of cilantro. The new Niigata-produced Gen-tama eggs were 198 yen for a pack, which was cheap. When cracked open, the eggs were fresh and delicious. The popular staple, pho. Chicken, meat packs are discounted to 700 yen from 8 p.m., with a 1,000 yen pack becoming 2 for 1,000 yen! High-quality meat at a low price! The sashimi is much tastier than the Odakyu OX! The popular bread set for 398 yen was so-so, but the health polyphenols were good! Well, I listed some cost-effective products because they are expensive but safe and delicious!

This popular trend, where something becomes popular, then quickly disappears and cools off, is quite intriguing. I can't even buy the red silo anymore. I've been enjoying products like Calpis butter and ghee, thanks to Mr. Ishii. Oh, there was also "Atto Cheese," right? Strawberry butter has a unique taste - some say the sweetness and butteriness are overpowering, but once you develop a liking for it, you can't live without it. The chunks of strawberry in it are a nice touch. Now, what should I spread it on today? Thank you for the meal!

I bought some tomatoes, chives, and Peach House Kimchi seasoning at Seijo Ishii. I peeled the tomatoes, chopped the chives, and put them in a Ziploc bag with the Kimchi seasoning. I left them to marinate for about 2 days, which might have been a bit too long. It probably would have been better to leave them for about 1 and a half days. The taste was great, thanks to the reliable quality of Peach House. It turned out just as good as the tomato kimchi at the skewer chain restaurant, Harutaya. It's easy to make, so I recommend it!

Today I bought strawberries and blueberries. I also got some dekopon and figs. I like to mix figs with unsweetened yogurt, it's a favorite combination of mine. I also bought some biscuits. They have simple ingredients like flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, salt, and baking powder. They have a simple taste with a little bit of saltiness, and they taste great with jam or honey. They are a perfect snack when you're a little hungry. The store has a wide variety of fresh foods, seasonings, and more. It's very convenient! Thank you for the meal!

I bought A5 sirloin at a certain supermarket that was said to be limited to weekends. The flavor was completely different compared to the sirloin I usually buy there. I think I'll stick to buying sirloin at Ishii from now on.

At Narisawa in Tokyo, you can enjoy a unique dining experience with dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu that highlights the best ingredients of each season, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. The attention to detail in the presentation of each dish is truly impressive, making dining at Narisawa a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Overall, Narisawa is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience innovative and beautifully crafted cuisine in Tokyo.

Recently, as a new Seijo Ishii opened in Tri, my usage of Seijo Ishii has increased. When I went to Seijo Gakuenmae, I felt like visiting the Seijo Ishii there as well. So today, I went to the Seijo Ishii in Seijo. This Seijo Ishii also handles fresh foods well and maintains the appearance of a supermarket. While browsing, I found "3-bean chili bean potato," a product that can be completed by heating in the microwave. Perfect, let's get this. I also picked up some affogato-style coffee jelly. The 3-bean chili bean potato is a potato topped with cheese and chili con carne, which is delicious. The coffee jelly was enjoyable with both creamy and light jelly parts. This time, I used a 5% discount coupon from the Seijo Ishii app at checkout, which was a nice service.

When I visit Seijo Ishii, I always go there thinking "I want to eat Seijo Ishii's ○○!" Today, I really wanted to eat cheesecake! I bought a rich cheesecake for 849 yen (≧∇≦) It's high quality for a supermarket dessert section! I rushed home after purchasing it. Today, I enjoyed it with tea! As always, it was rich and satisfying (^○^) Delicious! I am always satisfied with "Seijo Ishii's ○○"! I will visit again. Thank you for the meal (≧∇≦)

Today is Setsubun! I tried the Ehomaki from Seijo Ishii! The Kyushu Ehomaki for 2300 yen with 9 types of seafood ingredients including conger eel, salmon, red sea bream, tuna, shrimp, cucumber, and shiso was very delicious! However, the harmony was lacking a bit, so I would rate it 3.5 out of 5. The set also included a compass and beans. I also bought Setsubun decorations and small sardines, which turned out to be delicious when fried. Overall, I would rate it 3.8 out of 5 for the prompt and careful packaging. It was very delicious! Next year, I will try the Hokkaido Ehomaki. At work, we had a fun Setsubun celebration with young employees, and we enjoyed throwing beans. I learned that in Hokkaido, it is common to use peanuts for bean throwing. It was a fun and enjoyable day!

About 32 years ago, stores like Seijo Ishii, Kinokuniya, and Meijiya were considered high-end supermarkets where shopping there would make you feel elevated in status. Nowadays, with the convenience of being able to purchase anything online, the need to visit these exclusive supermarkets has decreased. Even stores like Natural Lawson now carry similar products. Back in the day, it was not uncommon to see popular celebrities like Seiko-chan shopping there, making it a special place in the local community. However, nowadays, you may only come across older actresses like K-san and A-san shopping there.

Yesterday, as I passed by the store front, I noticed that Seijo Ishii was open from New Year's Day. There was a stylish OL buying sweet chestnuts, which made me think of getting some for my dog's walking buddies. When I went in the morning, there was already a customer, a man in his 30s, who bought around 4500 yen worth of items, all packed in a luxurious Forbidden City bag! I wondered how big his family was! I opted for a small bag, costing 540 yen, which was packed in a Seijo Ishii bag. The staff mentioned that it was made just an hour ago, so it was still warm. Such kind employees! I took a break at the Visitor Center on the Nogawa Green Path and tried the chestnuts. They come with a chestnut cutter for easy peeling. Once you start eating them, you can't stop! They are healthy, but each chestnut has about 40 calories. I limit myself to only eating five! They are rich in fiber and vitamins, good for the body like preventing arteriosclerosis. Apparently, dogs like kebabs (laughs). I hope to have a body like a Nogawa marathon runner this year (laughs).

My zodiac sign is Aquarius. It's been 42 years since I was thrown into the cold sky. I've been living while cleaning chimneys (laughs). Just kidding, on my birthday, my family and I are at Seijo Ishii. Before our child was born, my wife and I used to dine out on birthdays, but in recent years, we've been buying something a bit expensive to celebrate at home. This year, we bought steak meat from Seijo Ishii. It's fillet of Matsusaka beef. It was around 5000 yen for 100 grams, I think? The marbling is perfect and, above all, it's so tender. I've been to a steak restaurant with someone who said they liked rare steaks, and I remember their steak was dripping with blood (laughs). Our seasoning is soy sauce burnt in butter. It's delicious. If the meat is tasty, you don't need fancy sauces. I think just salt and pepper are enough. While eating this, I gulp down sweet potato shochu (laughs). Our child even asked for water, saying "Can I have some water?" I joked, saying "If kids drink this, they'll breathe fire," but she said, "Yummy water!" My wife glared at me, and I ended up having just three drinks to cheer myself up. There's a reason why I bother to write reviews on supermarkets. I don't just write reviews for good deli foods. It's almost March 11th. It's been five years already. On that day, driving a company car, listening to soul music in Itabashi, suddenly, even though the steering wheel was straight, the car was shaking and turning. I thought I was having a stroke. I pulled over to the shoulder and realized that the traffic lights and signs were shaking vertically. It took me a while to recognize that it was an earthquake. When the earthquake stopped, cars on the highway all started coming off. I remembered taking a shortcut and rushing through. After that, the scenes of the tsunami were repeatedly shown on TV, and the return trip was a huge traffic jam on foot. Some people I talked to said they were going back to Odawara. "I thought maybe the trains would start running if we walked," they said. Transportation shut out the evacuees. Even McDonald's shut out customers. The next day, on Saturday, my wife and I went to the station to look for groceries and were shocked. Odakyu OX and Cousin were closed, with signs saying they were closed indefinitely. They weren't even fixing the fallen fixtures. Among them, Seijo Ishii was the only one open. When we went in, fresh foods and items like rice, bread, flour, salt, sugar, and bottled water were almost sold out. The line at the register was so long that it spilled outside the store, making it impossible to buy anything, and we almost gave up because there was hardly anything left. However, even when the store ran out of items, Seijo Ishii never closed the store. Even when bread or rice arrived, they sold them at the store entrance, and the store manager at the time apologized for the supply shortage, explaining that the products they were selling were not their usual products but there was no problem with the quality. Although the customers were usually people who didn't usually visit this store, the voices saying "Seijo Ishii is different after all" naturally filled the space. As the supply stabilized, regular customers bought the discounted bread that had been overstocked, and it was clear that the store was thriving.