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La Fuji Mama

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A home cooking blog dedicated to exploring the relationship between food and culture. My recipes are a fusion of different tastes, influenced by the variety of places I've lived and the people I have met. LFM also features the Washoku Warriors, a group cooking through Elizabeth Andoh's Japanese cookbook, Washoku.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Japan'

Aug 04

Ichigo Condensed Milk Kakigori—Strawberry Condensed Milk Japanese Shaved Ice

Kakigori (Japanese shaved ice) is a popular summer treat that we looked forward to eating when we lived in Japan. When we were in Tokyo last month we spent a day in the Azabu Juban area visiting some of our favorite spots.  After (read full article)

Dessert, fruit, granulated sugar, Japan, japanese, Oyatsu Snack, Recipes By Region, Recipes by Type, shaved ice, strawberries

Jul 30

Exploring Tokyo, July 2010

If someone had told me a few years ago that I would have a group of friends that I had made on the internet, I would have thought that they were crazy.  Fast forward to the present, and that is exactly what has happened.  Life as a (read full article)

Japan, Podcast, Tokyo, travel, Video

Jul 07

Tokyo in Pictures

I am currently sitting in the Delta Terminal of the L.A. airport trying to keep myself awake while I wait to board my flight to Salt Lake City, where I will rejoin my girls, Mr. Fuji (he had a separate flight home), and my in-laws.  (read full article)

Japan, travel

Jun 11

How to make handmade udon noodles—it’s easier than you might think!

I am in love with this udon noodle bowl I got from the company Flavour Design Studio.  Isn’t it gorgeous?  I love the way it’s designed to be easy to hold, with a hole for your thumb to fit through, and I love the groo (read full article)

chili powder, Dashi, granulated sugar, Japan, japanese, Katsuobushi, main course, mirin, Product Reviews, Recipes By Region

May 26

Fuji Cream Puffs—So quick and easy that you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them before!

Walking through the Shibuya train station in Tokyo, Japan can be shear torture at times.  This is not because it is a busy station where it is easy to get turned around if you are not familiar with it, although this is true.  It is due to the fact (read full article)

all-purpose flour, butter, Dessert, eggs, french, Fuji Favorites, Japan, Recipes By Region, Recipes by Type

Apr 08

Slow Cooker Chicken Gohan Stew

I was contacted recently by Ali, who writes the blog Fat to Fit, about a challenge she was hosting called the Healthy Slow Cooker Challenge, in which participants were being challenged to cook at least one healthy slow cooker meal this week. Tuesda (read full article)

carrots, chicken breasts, chicken broth, Chicken Poultry, fresh ginger, green peas, Japan, Japanese rice, Lime Juice, main course

Oct 22

SUPER TOP SECRET GYOZA RECIPE

Today I'm over on Steamy Kitchen sharing my SUPER TOP SECRET recipe for gyoza.  Click on over to get my recipe!© Copyright 2007-2009 La Fuji Mama, all rights reserved (read full article)

Japan, japanese food, Steamy Kitchen

Oct 22

SUPER TOP SECRET GYOZA RECIPE

Today I'm over on Steamy Kitchen sharing my SUPER TOP SECRET recipe for gyoza.  Click on over to get my recipe!© Copyright 2007-2009 La Fuji Mama, all rights reserved (read full article)

Japan, japanese food, Steamy Kitchen

Oct 22

SUPER TOP SECRET GYOZA RECIPE

Today I'm over on Steamy Kitchen sharing my SUPER TOP SECRET recipe for gyoza.  Click on over to get my recipe!© Copyright 2007-2009 La Fuji Mama, all rights reserved (read full article)

Japan, japanese food, Steamy Kitchen

Sep 11

Japanese Pop Quiz Answers + Microplane Winners!

First things first! The winners of the two Microplane Graters/Zesters were selected late last night by Random.org, and they are Liz and Rane!  There were several commentors named Liz, so to clarify, this was the Liz that won:Rane said:Congrats! (read full article)

giveaway, Japan, japanese food

Sep 07

Pop Quiz!

When my brother and his friend came for my BLT Dinner, they brought a few Japanese goodies for us.   He lives near Little Tokyo in LA and stopped by Nijiya (a Japanese grocery store) on his way to our house.  They were such fun items t (read full article)

giveaway, Japan, japanese food

Sep 04

Hiya-yakko (Chilled Tofu) and Okara Crumble

I'm in two places at once today! Go see my Friday Favorites post over at Steamy Kitchen. Jaden, the author of Steamy Kitchen and soon to be released cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook, is crazy enough to have recently taken me on as an intern!== (read full article)

Japan, japanese food, okara, tofu

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