TAKY’S classic Cakes (10): Chocolat Orange
Talented Takuya Hanai at Taky’s has come up with a new creation that I had the pleasure to share with a student of mine. (No wonder I hav....
27 Apr 9:37 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japanese Cuisine: Meat Balls, Chinese Cabbage & Rice Vermicelli Soup
The Japanese are very fond of two culinary delights, namely dango/団子 or meat balls and haruzame/春雨(Spring Rain) or rice vermicelli. ....
26 Apr 6:21 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japanese Cuisine: Meat Balls, Chinese Cabbage & Rice Vermicelli Soup
The Japanese are very fond of two culinary delights, namely dango/団子 or meat balls and haruzame/春雨(Spring Rain) or rice vermicelli.....
26 Apr 6:21 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Lunch Box/Bento (’10/30): “Canned Bento”
The title “Canned Bento” is only a joke. It just pointed out to the good use of canned food in a bento! Now, what is the fish laying o....
26 Apr 10:13 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Italian Cuisine: Appetizers at Acqua Di Fonte
As I said before, I’ve found over the years that in Japan, and especially Shizuoka, that it is more fun to ask for a few appetizers with ....
25 Apr 5:42 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Italian Cuisine: Appetizers at Acqua Di Fonte
As I said before, I’ve found over the years that in Japan, and especially Shizuoka, that it is more fun to ask for a few appetizers with ....
25 Apr 5:42 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
KitKat Rilakkuma Ichigo Milk
Rilakkuma is a… hmm… bear character of some sort.  Beloved of little girls, presumably.  I dunno.  I’ve no desire to put any effort....
25 Apr 3:51 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tea Time! Green Tea Season Has Started in Shizuoka!
Shizuoka Prefecture produces 50% of all tea in Japan and 70% of the total national production is also traded in our Prefecture! As I was g....
24 Apr 3:33 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Italian Cuisine: Appetizers at Il Paladino
Service: Excellent and very friendly Facilities: great and very large washroom, great cleanliness overall Prices: reasonable to expensive. ....
24 Apr 8:27 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Robert Yellin’s Newsletter: Robert Yellin Gallery Renewal
Greetings from Mishima, The sakura petals have come and gone here in Japan, there was even a photo taken of them with a cozy snow frosting,....
23 Apr 7:17 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Vegan Sushi at Sushi Ko (Shizuoka City, ‘10/04/22)
4 Sprout Sushi Set! Vegan and vegetarian sushi exists! Although Im neither, I always make a pont to order a few vegan nigiri at my favourit....
23 Apr 11:29 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Vegan Tofu Fruit Cake
If you have tofu and flour on hand, you do not need eggs or milk to make a tasty cake! INGREDIENTS: For a pound cake-sized mold -Tofu: 120 ....
22 Apr 11:00 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yakitori Cutting Techniques 6: Liver & Heart
Interestingly enough, the Japanese call Liver, “rebaa” and Heart, haarto”, which nothing less than the Japanized pronunciation of the....
22 Apr 10:36 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yakitori Cutting Techniques 6: Liver & Heart
Interestingly enough, the Japanese call Liver, “rebaa” and Heart, haarto”, which nothing less than the Japanized pronunciation of the....
22 Apr 10:36 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Spring Onion with Sesame & Miso Dressing
Shizuoka Prefecture is famed in Japan for producing the first new onions of the year. They are very soft and sweet and are much appreciated....
22 Apr 10:02 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Fruit Cocktails by Wataru Matsumoto 3: Kinkan/Kumquat
Service: very professional and friendly. Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall. Prices: reasonable, good value. Strong poin....
21 Apr 6:23 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Tofu & Cabbage Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki, originally a fast food from Osaka and Hiroshima has become so popular abroad that one has to try and find variants of the orig....
21 Apr 2:58 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Edamame Spanish Omelette
Edamame/枝豆 seem to become evermore popular throughout the world. It is ironic that common soy beans were not Japanese originally to lat....
21 Apr 10:11 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shizuoka SakeTasting: Takashima Brewery/Hakuin Masamune
Takashima Brewery in Hamamatsu has been receiving a lot of attention in Japan these last two years after being given the accolade by DANCYU....
20 Apr 3:16 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shizuoka SakeTasting 10/8: Takashima Brewery/Hakuin Masamune
Takashima Brewery in Hamamatsu has been receiving a lot of attention in Japan these last two years after being given the accolade by DANCYU....
20 Apr 3:14 pm  from  Shizuoka Sake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Lunch Box/Bento (’10/39): Cherry Shrimps Bento
The season for sakura ebi/桜海老, or Cherry Shrimps has finally started! Sakura Ebi are exclusively caught caught in Suruga Bay off Shi....
20 Apr 12:17 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Vegetables Facts & Tips 20: Myoga/Myoga Ginger
Following a comment by Debra at Hapabento, I thought it might be a good time to (re-) introduce this evry colourful and tasty vegetable, na....
20 Apr 11:47 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Vegan Japanese Stew
Just about time I came back to my vegan and vegetarian (I’m not) friends with a recipe they can create in Japan or back home! Vegan Japan....
19 Apr 4:04 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japanese Appetizer: Octopus & Okra Salad in Ginger Marinade
Spring and warmer days have finally come to Japan! It is time to enjoy lighter and fresher food! Here is a simple idea for a sanck/appetize....
19 Apr 3:31 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Lunch Box/Bento (’10/29): Strange Weather Bento
The weather has been really cracking recently to the point one just does not know what to put on in the morning before going out! Yesterday....
19 Apr 10:56 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
French Restaurant: Hana Hana (2010/04/16)
Cassoulet Service: excellent and very friendly Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall Prices: reasonable, good value. Strong....
17 Apr 8:38 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Fruit Cocktails by Wataru Matsumoto 2: Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit Cocktail Service: very professional and friendly. Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall. Prices: reasonable, ....
16 Apr 3:48 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Egg-Plant/Aubergine Carpaccio
Aubergines or egg plants as they are called in the US are a world-popular vegetable. They originated in India, but are found everywhere. Th....
16 Apr 12:51 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Egg-Plant/Aubergine Carpaccio
Aubergines or egg plants as they are called in the US are a world-popular vegetable. They originated in India, but are found everywhere. Th....
16 Apr 12:51 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Horse Meat Sashimi at Tomii
Horse meat has been a favourite of the Japanese (and only the French and the Tatars!). They call it “Sakura” as it is reminiscent of th....
15 Apr 9:37 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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