I grew up accustomed to long-term storage pickles, i.e. lasting at least a year, so my biggest regret while discovering Japanese sunomono (vinegared dishes) was…
If you are fond of matcha (Japanese powdered green tea) you have probably tasted Matcha Crème Brûlée, which has become popular worldwide. Green tea’s astringency…
Stunning, complex, seductive, addictive… my English is too limited to describe this seemingly simple dish. If you have ever tasted Zaru Soba (the famous Japanese…
Mackerel is in season. At least this is what I assumed seeing several luscious looking mackerel dishes on my favourite blogs. I was right: my…
Dear Japanese friends and all the experienced tamagoyaki makers, please be indulgent. What you see above is only my second attempt at the delicate task…
When asked what are my favourite Japanese dishes, I never forget to mention tonkatsu (豚カツ), or breaded pork cutlet. Thanks to the deep-frying method and…
In spite of the coldest spring I remember, mizuna has been growing like crazy on my balcony. I have sown this delicious Japanese plant for…
After green salads, maki sushi are my second biggest spring cooking frenzy. I am not able to prepare perfectly shaped and equal rolls, but the…
I never get bored with dressed green salads. After years of having it regularly, both as a side-dish and a starter, I am always excited…
I am not scared of twenty-ingredient Indian curries or similar laborious meals. I prepare them quite regularly, but most of the time I don’t have…