I’ve just come back from a two-week holiday in London and Paris, during which I ate until I…
A fun workshop in decorating Aizu lacquer
As you can see from the posts that have come before this on, there are many things to…
Hiraizumi, World Heritage Site in Iwate prefecture, Tohoku
One of the most beautiful sites in Tohoku, Japan, has to be Hiraizumi. This UNESCO World Heritage Site…
Pantry Basics: Kinpira Carrot (金平人参)
Kinpira carrot, stir-fried grated carrot seasoned with soy and sugar, was one of the dishes I learnt to…
Tohoku, a region of great seafood and gorgeous meat
Every trip to Japan, to me, means great eating. This recent trip to Tohoku was no exception. Tohoku…
Burger extravagance at Jazz City Milk Bar in Sydney
American chef Dan McGuirt moved to Australia to further his career within a fine dining kitchen. After a…
Tohoku – Thoughts on Reconstruction and Redevelopment
So far, most of the stories I have written for this site, and the few more I have…
Hello & 48 hours of non-stop eating in Beijing
I’ve had the wonderful privilege of being the editor of Chubby Hubby since its relaunch. Being the editor…
The Matsushima Oyster Festival and a visit to Entsuin Temple
Matsushima, a small city near Sendai in the Miyagi prefecture (in Tohoku, Japan), is worth visiting any time…
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