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Korokke ~ Japanese Beef and Potato Croquettes

Korokke - Japanese Beef and Potato Croquettes

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…

Pork Sauté, A Japanese Yoshoku Pork Chop

Pork Saute A Japanese Yoshoku Pork Chop

Here is another example of the Japanese taking a simple dish like a pork chop and turning it into something special.  I’ve written about many other Yoshoku dishes on my blog and Pork Sauté is another favorite of mine.  Pork Sauté is pan-seared pork chop smothered in a fabulous red wine sauce.  How could I…

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…

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…

Tebasaki, Japanese Grilled Chicken Wings with Sea Salt

Tebasaki, Japanese Grilled Chicken Wings with Sea Salt

I love chicken wings.  I think everyone loves chicken wings.  Chicken wings have the best flavor as far as I’m concerned and it’s just so much fun tearing them apart and eating them up!  The best chicken wings I’ve ever tasted are the Tebasaki at the Yakitori bars in Tokyo.  When you first look at…