Category Archives: seafood

Okonomiyaki – Japanese Savory Pancake, Osaka Style

Okonomiyaki - Japanese Savory Pancake, Osaka Style

Ok I’m finally doing an Okonomiyaki post.  Ever since I started my blog, a year and a half ago, I’ve been asked over and over about posting an Okonomiyaki recipe and I promised I would, someday.  I make it often and when I do I always post photos on Twitter or Facebook and get so…

Ebi Fry ~ Japanese Fried Shrimp

Ebi Fry - Japanese Fried Shrimp

I have to tell you I’m crazy about shrimp.  Ask any of my friends and they will tell you this is true.  We even have special fried shrimp lunches at Etta’s Seafood, a Tom Douglas restaurant, at least once a month.  They make an amazing fried shrimp basket that is perfection.  They coat their shrimp…

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…

Shio (Salt) Ramen with Bay Scallops and Corn

Shio Ramen

Who doesn’t love Ramen?  My hubby and I are crazy about Ramen.  I promised my followers on Twitter awhile back that I would post a ramen recipe soon.  Well, that day has finally arrived.  Sorry it took me so long to post this recipe, I was kind of in a funk after the disaster in…

Shrimp in Chili Sauce (Ebi no Chili Sauce)

Shrimp in Chili Sauce (Ebi no Chili Sauce)

I grew to love this dish while in High School in Japan.  This is both a popular lunchtime option at the many Chinese restaurants scattered around Tokyo and a simple main course to make at home. Making this dish from scratch is very easy and you can control the levels of heat and sweet.  This…