I have to tell you I’m very excited. First Hubby was back in Seattle again last week for a few days on his way to California and second I’m off to Tokyo soon! I cannot wait. I’ve been making a list of the restaurants and cafes I’m planning to visit. The list is full of…
While many people here in the United States have heard of Tonkatsu most have not heard of Menchi Katsu. Menchi means mince in Japanese and Katsu means cutlet. So basically Menchi Katsu is a minced meat patty that is breaded in flour, egg, panko and deep-fried. When I first started on Twitter a couple of…
Everyone loves a simple chicken recipe. I know I do. Well I’ve got a great chicken recipe that uses ingredients you probably have laying around your kitchen. This recipe is one of my go-to recipes when I have chicken and want something quick but looks like you spent all day cooking. This is a great…
Spaghetti Napolitan (or just Napolitan) is a totally made in Japan Yoshoku pasta dish. It was actually invented by a Chef in Yokohama, my hubby’s hometown, right after World War II. When I was a kid, growing up in Japan, I really didn’t like Napolitan even though it is one of the most popular kid…
Nikujaga is Japanese comfort food. In Japanese Niku is meat and Jaga is short for Jagaimo, or potato. Meat and potatoes, you couldn’t ask for anything more comforting. Every household in Japan has their own version of Nikujaga, some are on the sweet side and others a little more salty. This is a dish I…
