This is an incredibly quick and simple recipe and is one of my favorites. I recommend adding whatever types of fresh vegetables you can find and really experiment with the flavors you want to get out of it. Or, just be lazy like I often am and use frozen veggies!! – Basic Ingredients – 1/2… Read More My Mini Japanese Kitchen: Curry Rice
If you’ve ever visited Japan then you understand how important the drinking culture here is. It’s imperative for any employee to participate in company parties, to follow their boss to bars after work, and to generally use that time to inebriate themselves. It’s a thing, and it’s fascinating. However, many foreigners aren’t fans of the… Read More My Mini Japanese Kitchen: Making Umeshu (Plum Wine)
If there is any stereotypically ‘dumb white girl’ behavior that I am unapologetically guilty of, it is Instagramming food pictures. The only thing that gives me some sense of comfort in this affliction is that my friends and many others participate in this as well. In fact, I recently watched a clip of Anthony Bourdain (chef/TV… Read More Nibbles & Sips: Aoyama Flower Market Tea House
I may be in graduate school, but all of the higher education in the world will never stop me from being a novelty seeking consumer at heart. And Japan’s konbinis (convenience stores) offer a playground for folks like me. Ever changing selections, constant ‘limited editions’, never ending choices; it’s addictive. Now, I promise not to… Read More Konbini Kurious: Wonka Piritto Natty Bur
I hope everyone had a great Showa Day! With the day off from classes I took the opportunity to visit some new places around my area of Tokyo. The Kagurazaka area is well known for being the French quarter of Tokyo, full of French style buildings, bistros, and cafes. If you’re looking for a high… Read More Better Know A Neighborhood: Kagurazaka
Welcome to the first ever edition of Nibbles & Sips! In honor of this momentous occasion we’re starting with a fun one, the limited time Sailor Moon Cafe at Anion Station!! Now, I must make a confession before we begin. Prior to this trip I had viewed a total of ONE episode of Sailor Moon.… Read More Nibbles & Sips: Anion Station Sailor Moon Cafe
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