Bukkake Udon A great noodle recipe for hot summery days :)

Understanding the rising cost of food Regardless of where you live, Japan or otherwise, this is a video that everyone should see. Check out these links for references: G8 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G8 34th G8 Summit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/34th_G8_summit Hokkaido, Japan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokkaid%C5%8D The Cost of Food: Facts and Figures http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7284196.stm Food Prices on the Rise http://media.mcclatchydc.com/smedia/2007/08/13/17/85-20070813-FOODPRICES.large.prod_affiliate.91.jpg World Commodity Prices from 2000-2008 http://images.quickblogcast.com/43162-39414/foodprices2.jpg Percent change in food prices from 2007 to 2008 http://www.deseretnews.com/photos/5395442a.jpg The Rising Demand for Commodities http://www.researchrecap.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/rising-demand.gif Does Ethanol Deserve the Blame [...]

Bento Boxes Bento boxes are the cutest and prettiest things to have around. It makes lunch time colorful and it definitely whets your appetite when you know you have a little ornamental box waiting for you with a bunch of goodies inside. I bought myself a nice bento box for work and every evening, I would fill [...]

Hamo Have you ever eaten hamo? May it be cooked into a rich broth or barbequed, it is not food for the squeamish. Hamo is essentially pike eel to the Western world. In Japan, hamo is a delicacy that is popular around the Kansai region, particularly Kyoto. To prepare hamo, you need a chef that is [...]

Preparing Tako I am sure you’ve had some very delicious Japanese food with Octopus? You can buy octupus pre-prepared and cooked in any Japanese store. However, preparing it yourself maybe a little daunting. Where do I make the incision is the most frequently asked question. This video has the answer to your Tako preparations :) Please ignore that [...]

Gaijin making takoyaki I must say the video was very well made, in terms of functionality and usefulness it’s very helpful :P

Dango Dango (??, Dango?) is a Japanese dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour), related to mochi. It is often served with green tea. Dango are eaten year-round, but the different varieties are traditionally eaten in given seasons. Three to four dango are often served on a skewer. One variety of dango from Hokkaido is made from potato [...]

Teddy bear sushi There’s always a way of eating sushi, such as making it look like a teddy bear: Cutest thing i’ve seen and quite inspiring too. :)

Kakigori - shaved ice One of the most monumental scene in Memoirs of a Geisha was when Chiyo met the Chairman for the first time. It was also the first time she tasted cherry flavored shaved ice. The picture of her savoring that ball of snow flavored red is sweetness. Kakigori is a Japanese ice dessert that’s popular [...]

How to Make Tuna Donburi I really like her, she simplifies Japanese food to the shreds for the home cooks. As usual, her tuna donburi looks delicious and simple enough to make.