Cooking

Eating Japan

Making “Fuki Miso” from Butterbur Shoots Picked in the Garden

Butterbur shoots (Fukinoto) are delicious spring mountain vegetables with a pleasant bitterness, and are used in dishes ...
Eating Japan

How to Make Traditional Japanese Rolled Sushi

Since Mom's been dealing with dementia, I've had a lot of chances to experience old-fashioned home cooking. You know, th...
Eating Japan

Hand-Made Soba:A Tradition of Flavor and Craftsmanship

Japanese people (especially those living in the eastern part of the country) often eat soba, and there are two main ways...
Eating Japan

Tamago Kake Gohan: The Simple Joy of Egg Over Rice

Tamago kake gohan (egg over rice) is a simple dish that consists of placing an egg on warm rice and just adding soy sauc...
Eating Japan

Handmade Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Onigiri is a food that is often taken on outings. It is commonly eaten during school events, such as when elementary to ...
Countryside Chronicles

Grandma and Mother’s Day

Second son has no special memories on Mother's Day. He spent decades without giving it much thought.His shift towards ac...
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