I’ve always been waiting for the asparagus or edible tomatoes, but this is the first year I’ve also been longing for fresh corn cobs. The…
This year I succeeded to grow my beloved shiso (perilla) from seeds for the first time. After several years of total failure, in spite of…
A plate of raw spring rolls is one of the most cooling, heatwave-adapted meal I can think of, so I make tons of them every…
August is the only time in the whole year where I am lucky to find shiso at my farmers’ market and I always find myself with…
Have you ever fried cucumber? Even though it’s one of the vegetables I eat most often, such a way to serve it had never crossed…
This is not ordinary fried rice, but a delightful example of the Japanese excellence in simplicity. Few humble ingredients, quick and easy preparation, subtle seasoning…
Nami (Just One Cookbook) posted this recipe a long long time ago and I made it shortly afterwards. I loved this aromatic sauce at once…
This is not ordinary fried rice, but a delightful example of the Japanese excellence in simplicity. Few humble ingredients, quick and easy preparation, subtle seasoning…
First I saw Hiroyuki’s Pork and Radish Rolls, then Kelly posted her Sticky Pork Ribs… Not only have I started to crave pork, but…
Stir fried meat or seafood with vegetables is probably my most frequent dish category, but since ingredients change every time I cook (depending on what…