Thanksgiving is right around the corner and even with the pressures of cooking I was able to squeeze in my weekly Japanese night. Washington weather continues to get colder and wetter! Some people find this discouraging, but being a Washingtonian born and bred, I look at the silver lining of all this. The colder and [...]
ポークカリー – Pork Curry
Let me begin this weeks post by saying “I hate Ketchup”. Really, from the bottom of my heart, I find it distasteful and nasty. Japanese Ketchup, American Ketchup (there is a difference), I find all kinds of the sickly-sweet condiment to just leave the worst taste in my mouth. That said, when I started doing [...]
すき焼き – Beef Hot Pot
As cold as the weather has been in the pacific NW, I promised something to warm you up. I was super happy that it stayed cold last night, It made for the perfect “Stay under the Kotatsu and eat Sukiyaki” weather! Like most nabe (hot pots), these recipes are winter comfort foods in Japan. My [...]
ポテトコロッケ – Potato Croquettes
Japan, like most other countries, got some of its culinary influence from around the world. Ramen is a good and ancient example, having its origins in China. However, none stands out in the last century, I think, as the Croquette. Originally a French food, croquettes have gained a spot in most cuisines, from Spanish Tapas [...]
