Making Rice in a Cast Iron Rice Cooker
It takes a little more work than an electric rice cooker, but the cast iron rice cooker by Iwachu has some tricks up its sleeves, too.
Energize and Revitalize Yourself This Summer
The summer heat can drain you of energy fast. Learn about a nutrition-packed Japanese food traditionally eaten at the height of the summer heat.
The Last Shaved Ice Machine You Will Ever Need
Are you worried that your children might spend the summer without enjoying a refreshing cup of shaved ice? Worry no more.
Making Homemade Japanese Fruit Liqueur
Summer in Japan means ripe plums. Learn how to use those plums to make delicious umeshu.
How to Make Temakizushi
If you want to enjoy sushi in a party setting with your Japanese food-loving friends, then you might want to give temakizushi a try.
Making Japanese pickled vegetables with the Nukazuke Bijin
Let me tell you my experience making nukazuke--a styling of pickling--and how you can make your own pickled vegetables using the Nukazuke Bijin.
A Japanese popular street snack "Obanyaki" enjoyed by all generations!
Obanyaki is a round disc-shaped stuffed pancake made of flour, eggs and sugar (or honey) filled with sweet azuki bean paste. It's been around for approximately 250 years in Japan....
What is Botamochi that Japanese people eat during Ohigan?
In Japan where people enjoy the change of seasons throughout the year, we celebrate "Shunbun no hi (Vernal Equinox Day)" that marks the beginning of spring. Vernal equinox day is...
