Who’s Up For Stuffing A Squid Or Two? Well I am after reading a terrific post from Chef Mimi’s food blog! Mimi made stuffed squid using a recipe she discovered from the wife of a legendary Chef! As Chef Mimi… Read More ›
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Want “2D” Sushi? I Review New York’s Unique – And Hand Drawn – “2D Restaurant” Shirokuro!
In The Mood For Sushi – In 2D? Well, that’s what happened when my wife Alex, our friend Yvette and I headed to a restaurant on New York’s lower east side – what do I mean by “2D?” This! Entering… Read More ›
Have You Made “Okonomiyaki” At Home? Here’s The Colorful Japanese Pancake Recipe – Direct From Tokyo!
Who’s Hungry For Okonomiyaki? Well I was, and that’s because what you see above is the real thing: that my wife, son and friend made at our table in Tokyo! More on that later, but first, what is “Okonomiyaki?” Here’s… Read More ›
Who Needs A “Cacio e Pepe” Ham Hock & White Bean Soup Recipe? Here It Is – Dig In!
As usual, my latest cooking adventure began when my wife sent me this photo: it’s ham hock and white bean soup, and she thought it looked good. “Cacio e Pepe” is a classic, simple Roman pasta dish whose name literally translates… Read More ›
Who’s Not Welcome At The “Tuscan Kale Butter Bean Soup” Table? A Great Soup Two Ways!
What Do You See Here? Well, I saw my next dish to make at home, because my wife Alex shared a recipe for Tuscan Kale and Butter Bean soup! Who why is there as “do and don’t” component? Because when… Read More ›
A Celebration Of Izakaya! Japanese Pub Food Recipes Are Here!
Do You “Izakaya?” If you do, great! If you don’t, you are missing out on a culinary treat! Izakaya food is a diverse and flavorful selection of small plates and snacks, often featuring a mix of grilled, fried, and raw dishes. Popular… Read More ›
Who Wants An “Okonomiyaki Burger?” I Do And Here’s The Recipe To Make It At Home!
What Do You See? Well, I See Culinary Perfection! Behold a very unique burger, going on sale next month in Osaka Japan….made with a uniquely delicious ingredient – what is it? Here you go! Behold The “Okonomiyaki Burger!” If you… Read More ›
Do You Love “Octopus Balls?” I Do! Here Is The Delicious Reason Why…And A Recipe Too!
OK, complete disclosure: I love Octopus Balls. I discovered them in Tokyo a few years ago, and now I will order them whenever they are on the menu – Asian restaurants of course! What’s A “Takoyaki?” Well, Octopus balls are a… Read More ›
Cooking “Izakaya”! I Made Japanese Pub “Chopstick Food” At Home!
Celebrating Japanese Izakaya! This is a cool Izakaya restaurant in Tokyo, where the Chefs perform for you after cooking! More on that later… In 2022, I made a recipe from one of my cookbooks every week for a year, and… Read More ›
Vegetable Lentil Soup with Curry! I’ve Got FIVE Recipes For Good Health!
Want A Healthy Soup – That’s Also Delicious? How About FIVE? I am always looking for healthy recipes for my wife and I, and I found this recipe online and since Alex loves Lentils, I decided to make it…add some… Read More ›