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 ›
Need Some Good Luck In 2026? Here’s Your Happy New Year’s “Hoppin’ John!”
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew For 2026! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t for years, but thanks to my wife Alex, I learned that it’s a longtime tradition: you are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
Who Wants “Conveyor Belt Sushi” At Home? Here’s How To Get It!
Who Loves Conveyor Belt Sushi? I Do! I love sushi. And I love conveyor belt sushi as well…have you had it yet? In Tokyo, you can sit at a sushi counter and simply grab whatever glides by you – the… 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 ›
Want “Conveyor Belt Sushi” – At Home? Here’s How To Do It!
Have You Tried Conveyor Belt Sushi? These incredible conveyor belt sushi bars are popular in Tokyo, and are expanding all over the world as well: I’ve had it many times in Tokyo, and one of the restaurants had a “Double… 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 ›
Have You Tasted Nantucket Bay Scallops? Here’s My Favorite Recipe!
It’s Nantucket Bay Scallop Season! Behold. These are Nantucket Bay Scallops. Yes, they are about the size of a U.S. dime, but they are packed with a thousand dollars of flavor! Let’s take a look at this “bivalve mollusk”: where… Read More ›
Making Good Luck “Hoppin’ John!” Here’s A Recipe To A Positive 2025!
Dig Into This “Good Luck” Stew! Do you know what “Hoppin’ John” is? Well I didn’t! I didn’t know a thing about “Hoppin’ John” until my wife told me about it years ago. You are supposed to make it on New… Read More ›
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