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Tomato Salsa #95

posted August 12, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

When Josie (Daydreamer Desserts) came over to help me try out knives last week, she brought a treasure with her. We had talked about making some kind of salsa with all of the ingredients that we would be chopping up, so that they w (read full article)

No reblochon, no tartiflette – Fake Tartiflette with asparagus and brie

posted August 11, 2010 in Citron et Vanille

Pas de reblochon, pas de tartiflette – fausse Tartiflette végétarienne aux brie et asperges If you’ve been to Savoie (Savoy), you’ve probably tasted one of their specialties, la Tartiflette. Unlike what it may sounds, Tartiflett (read full article)

Spicy Miso Pork Ramen Noodles

posted August 06, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

Yesterday I had one of those days where nothing got done. Actually, let me rephrase that.  Things got done, just not the things on any of my “To Do” lists.  It was one of those days where both of the girls seemed to b (read full article)

Ichigo Condensed Milk Kakigori—Strawberry Condensed Milk Japanese Shaved Ice

posted August 04, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

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)

Low Calorie Aloo Bonda (Potato fritters)

posted July 26, 2010 in Chef In You

My husband is getting into a bad habit nowadays. The one who scowled at eating snacks of any kind (except the super healthy types), he has started “demanding” for evening snacks when he gets home from work. And not any snacks – he (read full article)

Chilled Soba, Avocado, & Grapefruit Salad

posted July 23, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

“Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all’s righ (read full article)

Cooking According To Region

posted July 22, 2010 in A flavor of Thai

Regional Thai Cuisine Thailand can be divided into five main culinary regions, the north, the northeast, the south (including the Gulf of Thailand), the central plains, and of course, Bangkok. Each region has its own cooking style according to availa (read full article)

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

posted July 22, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

The Japanese do some amazing things with cake and pastry. They have embraced many Western desserts and made them uniquely their own in many ways. I love a good Japanese sponge cake—moist, light and airy, and not overly sweet (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)

Amaranth Squares

posted July 14, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

During my trip to Cancún last month, I fell in love with the Yucatán peninsula and some of the wonderful flavors and ingredients there.  Talented fellow blogger Patty of Baking is Hot and Pattycake.ca is currently living in a sma (read full article)

Kaki Zosui—Oyster and Rice Soup

posted July 12, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

I’m a huge fan of oysters.  Not only are they delicious, but I think they are a whole lot of fun to shuck, once you get the hang of it.  Oysters are also a highly sustainable seafood choice, and the next stop on our sustaina (read full article)

Onion Tart, or Tarte à l’Oignon

posted July 09, 2010 in 100 Miles

Une tarte à l’oignon, or onion tart, quickly became a favorite dish to eat when I lived in the Alsace region of France.  In the late ’70s I spent a year there working for a French family as an au pair, or mother’s helper.  The r (read full article)

Bubbly Basics

Cheers! Everyone celebrates a Sunday brunch with a Mimosa or Bellini, but how much do you actually know about the key ingredient: Champagne?Champagne is a sparkling wine named after the region in the north of France in which it is produced. Chardonna (read full article)

Thirsty Thursdays: Red, White and Blue Sangria Edition

No, I haven't dropped off the face of the earth, nor am I going to leave you thirsty this holiday weekend! In fact, I have a lovely, summery sangria to offer for your sipping pleasure. Created on the fly by the husband, this refreshing sangria boas (read full article)

Cream Puffs Filled With Lemon Mascarpone Cream

posted June 25, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

I’ve already revealed how much I love cream puffs, but I’m not the only one.  My little brother also loves them.  So the other item that I made to bring to his graduation party were little mini cream puffs filled with (read full article)

Hot Weather, Cool Drinks

Let's face it: it's stinkin' hot out. At times, it even seems too hot to eat (well, almost). And nothing is better in this brutal weather than a cool drink in your hand- well, besides hiding in the air conditioning and sitting in your kid's baby pool (read full article)

Hot Weather, Cool Drinks

Let's face it: it's stinkin' hot out. At times, it even seems too hot to eat (well, almost). And nothing is better in this brutal weather than a cool drink in your hand- well, besides hiding in the air conditioning and sitting in your kid's baby pool (read full article)

Iwashi no Shioyaki—Salt Grilled Sardines

posted June 21, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

Seafood sustainability is an issue that is growing bigger by the minute.  Due to our fishing methods, environmental issues, and pollution, our oceans are in trouble.  Over 90% of the large predatory fish such as shark, swordfish a (read full article)

Authentic Indian Cooking

posted June 19, 2010 in Recipes for the Family

Authentic Indian cooking is characterized by the use of various spices, herbs and other vegetables and sometimes fruits grown in India and also for the widespread practice of vegetarianism across many sections of its society. India& (read full article)

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