Matcha Ice Cream is a delicious and rich ice cream that’s made lighter without eggs! The secret? Corn starch, which enables the ice cream to maintain a thick creamy consistency that ‘s quite similar to egg yolk based custards. Matcha green tea lends an earthy and sweet aroma. If you’ve never had matcha ice cream […]
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Mizuna (Japanese Mustard Greens) with Garlic and Bacon Recipe I’m always trying to eat more vegetables, and this is one tasty way to accomplish that! I don’t know about you but sometimes it’s nice to eat cooked green leafy vegetables. I’m talking about baby bok choy, spinach, chard and the like. This is a new
Holy Moly Macaroni! Is what I thought when I tasted this macaroni salad! Yes, it is just a macaroni salad. And maybe it’s been a long time since I’ve made it, but this one was quite good! It’s not heavy and is a solid side to go with any meal (like the one pictured below~). The
Macaroni Salad Japanese Style with Bacon, Cucumber, and Red Onion: Delightful Recipe! Read More »
Hi. If you have been following me for a while you know how much I like kabocha (Japanese pumpkin). I’ve used it in soups, salads, stir-frys, and desserts. I don’t think it will ever get old, as it’s so versatile. And all it is is a little green pumpkin. It looks quite unassuming really. But
Saute Kabocha Recipe: Sake & Soy Sauce Delight Read More »
Japanese Style Broiled Mackerel with Salt (Shioyaki) One of the simplest and most tasty ways to eat mackerel!! 😀 I haven’t been catching much fish recently, but this one didn’t get away!! Since I caught this one, I wanted to show you how to make one of the simplest and most tasty preparations of
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Today I wanted to share another version of how to cook agedashi tofu (揚げ出し豆腐). This is one of my favorite appetizers to order in Japanese restaurants. I love the crispy exterior that contrasts with a super soft tofu interior. These literally melt in your mouth. The savory sauce is the perfect bath for these tofu
Delicious Pan-Fried Agedashi Tofu with Shishito Peppers Recipe Read More »
This is for all the tapioca lovers out there. I was craving some sweets one night and ate up all my ice cream. Talk about emergencies. Since I had no ice cream, I quickly looked in my fridge and freezer for alternatives. None. It was already late and thought I probably have to make something
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I don’t know what I like more: eggplant or tomato. Did you know that both are members of the nightshade family? They may not make your pupils dilate like belladonna, but they can make you salivate. I don’t know about you, but I’m okay with my pupils at their natural size. 🙂 There are a
Delicious Japanese Eggplant and Pork Stir Fry with Ginger and Garlic Read More »
Hi. I’m happy that we made it to Wednesday. I’m excited that it’s almost half-way through December. Especially since that means the shortest day of the year is just around the corner. That means from there on, longer and warmer days ahead. To help us prepare (at least mentally) for the summer. Wanted to share
Savory Soy Glazed Kabocha with Ground Chicken: Delicious Recipe Read More »
Good evening! Or as they say in Japanese (konbanwa!) こんばんは！. Today’s song of the day is by Way Out West. It’s called “Tuesday Maybe“. Isn’t today Tuesday? Maybe… If you have watched any of my Youtube video’s you might have had a taste of the kind of music I like. This track came out a
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