10th May 2019
If you happen to find it on the menu, NEVER miss it. Hiramasa (Yellowtail Amberjack, or Kingfish) is one of the highest-end fishes. And they are difficult to find, because of the limited volume.Some c…
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25th Apr 2019
Do you know whether the slices in the photo are very fresh, or aged for a few days?Shima-aji (striped jack) has exquisite calm and soothing flavor. At the end, it adds a slight natural sweet tone. The…
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22nd Apr 2019
Simple, super easy to prepare, healthy, and most of all, YUMMY.This is another traditional Japanese mom’s recipe. Recently, it’s drawing attention as a vegan side dish in the Western style eating habi…
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9th Apr 2019
If you laugh at a question, "do you have a knife for lefties?", you're invited to read this article. You'll learn special knives to prepare sushi and sashimi. You'll learn why lefties need differ…
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29th Mar 2019
Look beautiful, don’t they? But they’re not just beautiful, but so good for your health. Sushi is one of English words these days, but do you know Sashimi? Sashimi is as popular as Sush…
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23rd Mar 2019
Shrimp and broccoli are a good combination. Because of nutrition, taste, and color. Both are low in calories, yet rich in nutrition.Shrimp is a good source of protein. It has a variety of vitamins and…
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2nd Mar 2019
The 3rd of March is the Doll’s Festival in Japan. It’s also called “Hinamatsuri”. It’s the day to pray for the health and happiness of young girls. We have many traditional foods associated with the d…
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1st Mar 2019
Bite-sized pretty appearance with modest colors and crispy texture. Hina Arare are one of the traditional sweet snacks for the Doll’s Festival in Japan.They come in several pale colors. When they come…
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26th Feb 2019
Looks pretty, tastes sweet and chewy with a lovely scent of cherry blossoms.The pink outside is Domyojiko (glutinous rice flour). The color signifies the flower of cherry blossoms. And the green leaf…
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24th Feb 2019
Sweet in your mouth at first. After a few crunch, a scent of soy sauce joins. The exquisite harmony fills your mouth.Senbei are traditional Japanese crackers made from toasted rice. There’s a wide var…
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22nd Feb 2019
Irresistible, if describe it in one word. To add some more words, crunchy, rich sweetness with a hint of bitterness.Karinto is a traditional Japanese sweet snack. It’s so popular that you can buy them…
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20th Feb 2019
Oyster, the taste of winter. They are nutritionally ideal, too. Together with Tofu (bean curd) and a lot of vegetables, it’s easy to survive any winter. Sprinkles of a mixture of red pepper and other…
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