Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s popular drinking foods because it nourishes, satisfies the munchies, and pairs well with sake, beer, and natural wine. You can make okonomiyaki at home with this okonomiyaki recipe with dashi broth, umami-rich bonito flakes, and smoky Bourbon Barrel Foods Smoked Togarashi spice adding another layer of flavor. Exploring Japanese Drinking […]
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My Sukiyaki
It’s always good to come home and sleep in your own bed after a long and uncomfortable trans-Atlantic flight and awakening at 4:45 a.m. to a gentle, cleansing rain made it even better 🙂 It’s clear and sunny now, but when the days become chilly and damp, I often crave a warming bowl of udon […]
Bebe Loves Okazu
This month’s Guest Blogger and Mom is Judy of Bebe Love Okazu : An Asian-American Journey of Cultural Traditions Through Food. Â Just as the name implies, Judy leads you on an exploration of her favorite Japanese foods and the cultural traditions associated with them as well as new traditions that she’s creating as she cooks […]
The Evolution of Sushi
Being part of a tweetup at the recently opened Sushilicious in Irvine, was as much about conviviality and good times as it was about the sushi – for us anyway 🙂 And when I sat down to write this post, I started wondering about the origins of sushi – we all know it came from […]