June 22, 2012
With the Summer Solstice having just passed, we are officially in the picnic days as...
June 21, 2012
Matsunami Ramen was my first stop in Tokyo after a 9-day long trip of a...
June 20, 2012
Two out of three of my closest friends do not like eggs. How could this...
June 19, 2012
Shio koji, or 塩麹 (salted koji) is a going through a major boom in Japan...
June 18, 2012
Last weekend we hosted some people from my husband’s work for a little late afternoon...
June 15, 2012
Albert Mathieu was a French mining engineer, who in 1802 proposed a plan to build...
June 14, 2012
CH and I have relocated to Rio for work (and personal pursuits) and finally, we...
June 13, 2012
Did you know sake officially became Japan's national booze? It was announced in April I...
June 12, 2012
By Shizuka Wakashita One day I had to run errands near a local wine shop...
June 11, 2012
Strawberry Caprese is a seasonal twist on the classic tomato basil appetizer. A perfect mix...
June 8, 2012
Once you understand basic cocktail recipe structure (without going off on too deep a tangent,...
June 7, 2012
We all have those comfort dishes that are close to our heart, and transport us...