Category Archives: meatless

Toshikoshi Kinoko Soba, Japanese New Year’s Eve Soba Noodles with Mushrooms

Toshikoshi Kinoko Soba

As most of you know I spent the majority of my life growing up and living in Tokyo.  I first moved to Japan at the age of five and have spent a total of twenty eight years in Tokyo and counting.  My husband and I are now living in both Tokyo and Seattle, our two…

Kimchi, Mushroom and Tofu Hot Pot

Kimchi, Mushroom and Tofu Hot Pot

I recently had the most amazing experience.  I was lucky enough to be asked to do a Hot Pot (or Nabe in Japanese) cooking class at Tom Douglas Restaurants’ Dahlia Workshop.  This was a really big deal for me and truly a dream come true.  I’m a home cook who started posting photos of my…

A delicious piece of Japan right in Seattle

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As most of my Twitter followers know I just returned from a fabulous ten day vacation in Tokyo.  I tweeted every luscious bite I put in my mouth while I was there.  I really did.  I think some were a little overwhelmed by my Tokyo food tweets but I just had to share all of…

Tofu Dengaku, Tofu with a Sweet Miso Sauce

Tofu Dengaku - Tofu with a Sweet Miso Sauce

Here’s a simple tofu recipe that I wanted to post for those people who do not eat meat or who just love tofu, like me! I’m planning to post more meatless dishes in the future, I know I’m really lacking in that area. My Mother usually prepared meals with meat or seafood as the main…

Onigiri Love for Japan (Japanese Rice Balls)

Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

I recently spent a few days in Los Angeles at the Natural Products Expo with my friend Stacey and the company she works for.  She had invited me to go as a Brand Ambassador for her company and to tweet for them while I was there.  This was the first time I had ever been…