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Number 10, Earl’s Court

posted August 15, 2010 in Tamarind and Thyme

It all started with an email from An American in London – General Tso’s chicken could be found in London and it was to be found at No. 10, a Chinese restaurant in Earl’s Court. My first and only taste of it was at a cheap Chinese re (read full article)

Learning About Japanese Food Dishes

posted August 14, 2010 in Recipes for the Family

Japanese food dishes are based on combining their staple foods typically rice or noodles, with a soup and okazu,  dishes made from fish, meat, vegetable, tofu and the like — to add flavor to the staple food. These are typically f (read full article)

Weekend Food Tour: Chikurin Tei Japanese Restaurant

posted August 13, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

Last winter (January, 2010), my husband and I had the chance to experience Spring Resort Hotel in Xinbeitou in Beitou District in Taipei. Beitou is well-known to its hot springs in Northern Taiwan.  Part of the pack (read full article)

Shanghai 2010 - Xin Tian Di

posted August 02, 2010 in CW\'s Food & Travel

Xin Tian Di in Shanghai was one of the first lifestyle districts to be developed in China. It is located near the first conference of the Communist Party of China – at South Shanghai near Huaihai Zhong Lu. Since its launch, this project has been tr (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs 7.16.10: The Obon Festival at Seabrook- A Cultural Celebration and A Triumph Over a National Travesty

There are bigger festivals and events that I could talk about this weekend, but this one means so much more. The one I'm referring to is the Obon Memorial Folk Dance Festival that will be taking place on Saturday starting at 5PM. There will be food (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs 7.16.10: The Obon Festival at Seabrook- A Cultural Celebration and A Triumph Over a National Travesty

There are bigger festivals and events that I could talk about this weekend, but this one means so much more. The one I'm referring to is the Obon Memorial Folk Dance Festival that will be taking place on Saturday starting at 5PM. There will be food (read full article)

Culinary Dictionary: Letter U

posted June 24, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

I was surprised to find that most of the U words are of Japanese origin and had a bit of trouble finding a varied selection. I knew umami and ugli but the rest were new to me. I’m always delighted when I learn something new. As you see I only have (read full article)

Eating Around the World

posted June 22, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Well, the return of morning Mom walks was short lived…we were foiled by rain today! I’m hearing Thursday is supposed to be dry. Which might be the first dry day in…weeks?? Sheesh! Making the best of the dreary view out my window, I (read full article)

Culinary Globetrotting ~ Dining Trends in Tokyo, Kentuky Ham, Downtown Beirut, ...

posted June 16, 2010 in Food Meditations

Hottest dining trends ~ Food-truck in Tokyo ~ "The 'Yatai' are offering a wide range of inexpensive meals ranging from Thai stir fries to Japanese rice balls to Italian grilled chicken" Bound to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we (read full article)

Seafood Okonomiyaki

xMajority of people, when asked about Japanese cuisine, they think of two things - Sushi and Ramen. I think of two different things - Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki. Japanese food has been analogous with sophistication and artful and meticulous presentatio (read full article)

Soba Noodle Soup

posted June 09, 2010 in Chef In You

Its amazing how from being an total soup hater, I have now become a total soup’o'holic! . Most of my lunches when I am forced to cook for me alone consists of a bowl of a soup and some wholegrain bread. Also for a person working from home, it (read full article)

Culinary Globetrotting ~ Asia: Memories, School Lunch, ...

posted June 01, 2010 in Food Meditations

Bold Flavors ~ What to Eat: Japanese Small Plates "Get your chopsticks out for these amazing Asian recipes that are perfect for your next themed dinner party." Of all the interesting citrus... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit (read full article)

Chicken Katsu Oyakodon

posted May 28, 2010 in Pig Pig's Corner

I'm a huge fan of Japanese cuisine. I don't mind having Jap food everyday, every meal (that's if the wild boar doesn't complain). I came across this dish at Swee San's The Sweet Spot. It is another relatively simple meal to put together. The hardest (read full article)

Japanese Cuisine

posted May 26, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Tempura, sukiyaki, sashimi, sushi – even the words used to describe the most basic of Japanese dishes are exotic and beautiful. Japanese cuisine is easily one of the healthiest in the world, with its concentration on fresh fish, seafood, rice and (read full article)

Flavor From the Far East-how to Add Asian Flare to Your Cooking

posted May 24, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Asian countries have a long and rich culinary tradition. Throughout the vast continent, it is possible to see all manner of ingredients and tastes. There is something unmistakably delicious about certain foods and flavors that capture the imagination (read full article)

How to Add Asian Flare to Your Cooking?

posted May 23, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

Asian countries have a long and rich culinary tradition. Throughout the vast continent, it is possible to see all manner of ingredients and tastes. There is something unmistakably delicious about certain foods and flavors that capture the imagination (read full article)

Genji — Premium Soba in Namba

posted May 19, 2010 in Osaka Insider

This lovely little soba shop, crammed into the back streets in the heart of Namba, serves a variety of delicious, natural dishes, including some of the best soba you will find in Osaka. The shop is called Genji (源氏), and their goal is to provide (read full article)

Sandwich Canons and Healthy Japanese Bacteria

posted May 12, 2010 in Food Meditations

Food and Science ~ Sushi-munching bacteria found in the guts of Japanese people "Writing in the journal Nature, the scientists describe how a long tradition of seaweed eating in Japan that dates... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs (read full article)

Oyakodon—Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

posted May 07, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

* Find out how you can help to save the life of my friend’s little boy. * ================================================================= A couple of weeks ago I got an email from Lauren, the talented creative force behind Celiac Teen.  She exp (read full article)

Friday Foodstuffs 5.7.10: A Celebration of Asian Cuisine, Supermarket-Style!

Yukimi Daifu anyone?Way back in our North Jersey living days, we lived for a time near a Japanese supermarket in Edgewater called Yaohan (which has since been taken over by Mitsuwa). The first time we entered Yaohan, our concept of a supermarket was (read full article)

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