Category Archives: Commets

Most Popular in 2011

I don’t spend a lot of time going of statistics on this website, but I thought it would be interesting to see what were the most popular posts in 2011.  So here they are: 1. Green Tea Creme Brulee 2. … Continue reading

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Onigiri

If you have some leftover rice and are looking to make a quick snack, try making some onigiri.  It’s a very popular food in Japan that is found in almost every convenience store. It’s basically a ball of rice with … Continue reading

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A few Links

1. Not Everyone is Lovin Japan’s New McDonald’s Mascot | Time 2. Food Penetrates All Aspects of Life In Japan | The Japan Times 3. Ike-Jime 4 : How-To Pointers | Cooking Issues Blog Avoid this link if you’d rather … Continue reading

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A few Links

1. The Robots Are the Chefs in this Japanese Restaurant 2. Japanese Fish-Killing: Ike Jime Smackdown Part 1 .. from the awesome Cooking Issues Blog. Love the Sk0al project! 3. Japanese Fish-Killing: Ike Jime Smackdown Part 2 4. Sake Returns … Continue reading

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Robo-Chefs from Japan

Nice video of a robot that makes okonomiyaki. Share this:FacebookPrintEmailDigg

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Dashi Article in NY Times

A little late, but here’s a link to an article last fall in the NY Times Dining section. It basically talks about dashi and its use in the NY fine dining scene. Not surprisingly, some creative uses here. Like Jean … Continue reading

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An Early Summer Vacation

Leaving for Japan on Sunday for about 10 days. Planning to stay in Kumamoto and wrap it up with few days in Tokyo. Needless to say, there won’t be much new stuff on this blog until after June 3rd. Share … Continue reading

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Good Food for Hard Times

I once heard that okonomiyaki was created after the war when food was scarce. I don’t know if this is true but it seems correct. All you really needs is flour, water, eggs and cabbage. Oh, and whatever leftovers you … Continue reading

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