One of the easiest and most delicious dishes that my wife and I like to make at home…


Family Food: Steamed Savoury Custard Master Recipe
Whether I’m making chawanmushi (茶碗蒸しwhich broadly means ‘steamed in a teacup’ but specifically refers to Japanese steamed savoury…

Ile de Ré: a slice of paradise and a recipe for bar en croûte de sel
Ask any foreigner what the best place to visit in France is, and you’ll get a long and…

Okinawan Taco Rice, one of the best fusion dishes ever
Okay… I’ll admit it. I was actually a huge fan of the fusion food movement when it first…

The Siam, Bangkok (part 2)
When my darling wife S and I choose a hotel to stay in, one of the most important…

Pantry Basics: A quick pickle recipe—Japanese pikurusu
Two months ago, when we happened to have some extra Japanese cucumbers and carrots in the fridge, I…

An easy but impressive looking dessert: roasted pineapple with pistachios and yogurt
My wife S and I used to entertain a lot. In the old days, before we had our…

Pantry Basics: How to make shortbread at home
Sometimes, less is truly more. When I’m pressed for time but would like to be able to offer…

Pantry Basics: Homemade Granola Master Recipe
Since T has come along, I spend significantly less time in the kitchen. The elaborate, time-consuming recipes requiring…