October Seafood

As thewaters become cooler the fish become rich with fat. We love sanma (Pacific saury) this time of year,both as sashimi, or simply salte... Read more »

Lessons from Iron Chef Kimio Nonaga

Iron Chef Kimio Nonaga of Nihonbashi Yukari has some great information on basic Japanese culinary skills online. Unfortunately, it is mostl... Read more »

Wafu Curry 中村さんちの 和風ポークカレー

Japanese television is filled with cooking programs. Even daily variety programs often include a cooking segment. Asaichi on NHK (Japan'... Read more »

Yukari Spring Rolls (Red Shiso & Ground Chicken)

Another is that depending on the filling, it can be a quick and easy side dish to pull together at the last moment. This is also perhaps the... Read more »

November Seafood

Autumn is a great time for Japanese seafood as a lot of the fish are rich with fat. This time of year we love sanma, both as sashimi, or s... Read more »

Spinach Ohitashi ほうれん草のおひたし

Blanched greens, usually spinach, topped with a bit of soy sauce and sesame oil. Growing up in Minnesota we didn't have access to too ma... Read more »

Thanoon Seafood

It was the kids school holiday and also my parents were over from the UK. The weather during that period was less than great. A bit too much... Read more »

Restaurant at Cape Phromthep

So, hopefully most people know where Cape Phromthep is? Right at the south tip of Phuket on the west side, touted by many guidebooks and we... Read more »

Chinpracha House in Phuket Town

Phuket Town is full of gems. Much as I love looking at beaches and seaviews, over the years it's the culture and history of Phuket whic... Read more »

Ya Nui Beach

Ya Nui beach seems to have remained pretty much unchanged since I first saw it more than 10 years ago. Quiet, undeveloped, easily missed if ... Read more »

Tostadas at home

VEGETARIAN REFRIED BEANS.  ADDED ONIONS, JALAPENOS AND CILANTRO FOR FLAVOR CHICKEN TOSTADAS DINNER AT HOME Bought another one of tho... Read more »

Tahiti Island

Tahiti Island The main island of French Polynesia is   Tahiti Island , located in the   archipelago   of   Society Islands   in the southe... Read more »