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Bowl of Kinoko Takikomigohan

Kinoko Takikomigohan: A Forest Feast in a Bowl

Introduction Kinoko Takikomigohan, which translates to “mushroom mixed rice,” is a dish that brings the essence of the forest to the Japanese dining table. Its origins lie in the practice of foraging, a tradition as old as Japan’s mountains and woodlands themselves. This dish holds a special place in my culinary heart, as it reminds

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mentaiko pasta with nori on top - top view

Mentaiko Pasta: Olive Oil & Shiso Delight

Ohhh man. Mentaiko Pasta with Cream,  Shiso and Nori. So rich and savory. No pasta compares to the flavor and textures that are exemplified in this dish. 3 Main ingredients are cream, butter, and caviar. A dash of salt, a bit of mayo, topped with a bit of parmigiano reggiano, shiso (sesame leaf), nori (dried seaweed)

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japanese eggplant with miso glaze

Irresistible Japanese Eggplant Nasu Dengaku: Miso Glaze Delight

Japanese Eggplant (Nasu) Dengaku (茄子田楽) A super tasty way to prepare Japanese eggplant. If you’re not sure what dengaku might taste like, it’s a balance of sweet and salty, with a lot of umami. Miso goes well with all kinds of meats, fish and vegetables, eggplant is no exception. Furthermore, its good for you. If you ever go

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Thai Food Supplies

I wanted to create a post for the Thai ingredients I use for cooking Thai food. Hence, the Thai food supplies post. Over the years I have found this information through various websites and books and thought it would be nice to have a central reference. The below condiments are what I use today. If you

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sit fry tofu with green beans in red curry paste

Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish

Delicious Thai Stir-Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Recipe5-Star Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish When it comes to Thai food… I usually order something like a noodle stir fry, soup noodles, curry or some sort of stir fried vegetables. Boooooorriiinnnggg. Well at least it’s more than just

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farro salad

Delicious Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad: Version 1.0 Unveiled

Farro is my favorite grain. It’s chewy, nutritious, and versatile. You might be wondering… How good can a salad get? Well, I’ll tell you this is easily one of the best salads I’ve eaten. I’ll go easy on the superlatives and let you see for yourself. Whether you’ve had farro before or not, here’s the

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