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Vichyssoise
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In Japan, French restaurants are quite popular, and vichyssoise is a well known dish. The summer in Japan are hot and humid, and when people…
Onsen Tamago (Japanese soft boiled eggs)
An Onsen is a Japanese hot spring, and tomago is the word for an egg. If you have ever sat in a Japanese hot tub,…
Chicken Tofu Burgers
Chicken and Tofu burgers is a dish that a friend of mine from Japan taught me how to make many years ago. We had gone…
Honey-Sesame Topokki (Rice Cakes)
Topokki (Rice Cakes) made from mochi are popular across much of Asia. Also known as tteok in Korea, these cakes are made from mochi –…
Oyster Po’ Boy
I had my first Oyster Po’ Boy when I was in at the New Orleans Jazz Festival many years ago. The idea of fried seafood…
Hashed Beef and Rice
Hashed Beef and Rice, known in Japan as Hayashi Rice (ハヤシライス) is a very popular dish that is prepared at homes around the country. …
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Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands Part 1
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Since you’re here reading my blog, you’re probably somewhat familiar with sushi. In recent decades, sushi became well-known and loved around the world. Along with…
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