Do you ever cook anything in the microwave? I mean from the scratch? For many years I used it only to reheat and defrost, probably…
In which part of the world do you look for inspiration when looking for new aubergine recipes? For me India is a definite number one (Japanese cuisine comes…
I think I have already mentioned that I grew up eating kohlrabi, but uniquely as a snack. If you have never had it (or if you…
Learning that certain kinds of chrysanthemum have edible leaves which actually taste fabulous was a stunning discovery, so several years ago I bought lots of seeds in Japan, hoping…
Recently I have been leafing through my old recipe notebook I had used for long years before the existence of this blog. I was surprised – and even…
“Sprinkling” would be the closest translation of “furikake”, though I guess “topping” sounds more correct. Furikake ふりかけ(“furikakeru” means “to sprinkle” is one of those Japanese food inventions that merits to…
After all the festive food and excellent wines I have been drinking during the holiday season I found it very difficult to choose what recipe should…
Back to Korean cuisine! With its refreshing subtle flavours cucumber has endless serving or cooking possibilities. Thanks to it high water content and almost zero calorie count, it is…
While we all keep on saying taste preferences change with age, I think that, most of all, they broaden. The funny thing is that sometimes…
Whether you celebrate the upcoming Easter or simply enjoy a nice weekend at home, there are chances that apart from “proper” meals, you also plan…