Jason Truesdell : Pursuing my passions

Creating a new life

After nearly 7 years at Microsoft, I decided to move on and pursue my passions. I started an import/export company focused on distinctive Asian lifestyle products.

Journal of my transformation

My weblog talks about the joys and challenges of making a new life and a new business.

Recent web journal entries
First dinner in Seattle (again)
Monday, July 21, 2008

Almost here
Sunday, July 13, 2008

Tokyo embassy interview date scheduled
Monday, June 23, 2008

9 months later
Thursday, May 29, 2008

Black-eyed pea cakes, snatched from the jaws of defeat
Tuesday, April 29, 2008

One part convenience, two parts easy
Sunday, April 27, 2008

Baked chevre and fresh fava beans
Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Kale with onions and almonds
Saturday, April 12, 2008

Naked roasted cauliflower
Friday, April 11, 2008

Tricolor roasted peppers and cheese curds
Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Online store

Some of my favorite things are on YuzuMura.com.

Dragonbeardcandy.com is now a part of YuzuMura.com.

Jason Truesdell in a bamboo forest in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, September 2003, bamboo forest.

Notable Entries

Reunion and union
Thursday, August 09, 2007

FoodEx Countdown
Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Arrived, partially recovered
Monday, October 11, 2004

Pioneer Square gallery sale completed
Saturday, June 12, 2004

Pursuing my passions
Thursday, April 15, 2004

Serving notice
Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Ceramics buying trip in Mashiko, and meeting the potters
Sunday, March 28, 2004

Flying away from my old life
Thursday, March 04, 2004

Articles

My stuff

Jason Truesdell's blog

MoriAwase.com
Forums on Pacific Lifestyles

Yuzu Trading Co. My Wholesale Company

YuzuMura.com
My Internet Shop

Dragon Beard Candy
A special handmade gift from Hong Kong

Resume

Various old pet projects

Perhaps unlikely to get the attention they need...

Center for Duck Studies

Jason's Bistro

Literary Department