As mentioned in an earlier post, my wife and I decided to take our two year old son…
Yummy miso braised beef tripe and tendon
While I know a bowl of beef innards isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, I happen to love a…
Sushi Etiquette – what you don’t know might surprise you!
You have been eating sushi your whole life? Well, what you might not know about sushi etiquette could…
Two quick pix to launch my sakura family holiday in Kyoto
Hi y’all. Aun here. This is a super short post which will be followed up with many more….
Japan blossoms in Sydney restaurant Ume
Ume is a charming restaurant. Like the plum which it’s named after, it is sweet, and it is…
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…
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