This may sound strange for some of you, but I was brought up knowing only celeriac, the humble and ugly cousin of the beautiful celery,…
Fried rice is the most extraordinary leftover meal I can imagine. It’s easy, quick, versatile and it often tastes better than the meal for which…
Myoga will always have a special place in my heart because I fell under its spell during the first meal I had in Japan. Actually…
If it wasn’t for the presence of the extraordinary yuzu, I would have never mentioned this simple – though excellent – drink I usually have…
This salad has become my obsession and addiction of recent weeks. Maybe it is due to the green papaya which I have tasted here for the…
Still in a joyful mood as a recent Charles’s guest blogger, here I am, travelling far across the ocean, straight to MJ’s Kitchen. Fascinated by MJ’s…
If I started by telling you what this drink consists of, it would probably sound quite ordinary, so I’ll talk first about its mysterious name,…
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…
Have you ever made a rice salad with mayonnaise? Until about a month ago I thought every single visitor of my blog would answer this…
Have you ever tasted the famous Gong Bao/Kung Pao Chicken? I also thought I did before I prepared it on my own, following the instructions…