Ceramics and Oyakodon
According to all of the Japanese food blogs (the ones written in English) Oyakdon literally means “parent-child bowl”. My first thought was that it referred to a mother’s dish shared with her child. Really, that’s what I thought, it made sense. According to Nami-san of Just One Cookbook however, it referred to parent=chicken…
I miss missing you
There are times when I wish I lived in a time where technology isn’t amplified, to a world where 90 % of humanity’s daily life is dependent on being connected online. Now, it seems, is the time where correspondence is equals to 120 characters or a single photograph. Spending time with friends has…
Darkened Tuna Soboro don
I am quite happy with the fact that I spent my early youth being bitter and angry at the world for reasons I now find completely abject. My old notebooks evidently say I should go through the “wild child” phase since it was de riguer. The pursuant of that misread goal was a…
Yakitori and Karaage
Yakitori (grilled chicken on a stick) 4-6 chicken breast small red onion, quartered tare (sauce): 100 ml mirin 100 ml soy sauce 2 TBSP sugar Cut the chicken pieces into bite size pieces. You may opt to use boneless chiicken breast or the darker boneless chicken thigh. Also, you may opt to remove…
Vanilla Cupcake with buttercream frosting
Vanilla Cupcakes Adapted from Vanilla Cupcake recipe by Patty Loanzon of Heny Sison Culinary School thru Yummy Magazine online. Makes about 16 to 18 pieces 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1¾ cups white sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons…
If they were alive they'd be a year old today.
Since my dogs died of accidental poisoning before they reached their first birthday it seemed wrong to still celebrate it. Out of the four puppies only one survived and she’s been living with her new family a few months after birth. They were the first batch I’ve decided however to make dinner for…
Oatmeal, Dried fruits and Toasted Peanuts Cookies
As I wait, or during lull times, I like to nibble on little treats. Mostly I prefer savory biscuits but sweet treats are always welcome. Oatmeal, Dried fruits and Toasted Peanuts Cookies (Makes about 24 cookies Prep time about 30 minutes Baking Time 8-10 minutes) ½ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾…
Rafte (Simmered Pork Belly)
I’ve been a fan of NHK World since our cable provider graciously added it to our subscription. I watch it religiously. Design Talks, Seasoning the Seasons are among my favorites. On Sundays I love Cool Japan but my favorite would be Mondays, all the cooking shows are lined up all in one day….
Lemon Bars
My dog loves pastry and this is one of her favorites. I’ve been trying real hard to bake anything with no chocolate in them so I could share this with her. She loves it and I love giving it to her that for some reason I’m beginning to plan what to bake according…
Sweet Chili Sauce
I wasn’t paying much attention. Not that my full attention was necessary, it’s just that my idle time has become riddled with things I missed. Things that for the most part is unnecessary. I waited for a couple of weeks before I decided to finish this post hoping I could share anything that…
