I have already introduced many ways to make “Tsukune”, or chicken patties in yakitori fashion.Nankotsu/軟骨/ means cartilage or ca.... 10 Mar 11:15 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
As we are leaving on our (very short) Spring holiday tomorrow to Kume Island near Okinawa Island, the Missus had to concoct today’s bento.... 9 Mar 9:52 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
What with our pending trip to Kume Island, Okinawa, which promises a lot of eating and drinking, the Missus will keep an eye on my calories.... 8 Mar 10:12 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
The Japanese love hamburgers, or any burger/patty for that matter, but they are not afraid to experiment and make them lighter and healthie.... 7 Mar 11:41 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Meat balls, or any balls for that matter, don’t have to be made with meat, eggs or dairy products to be attractive and tasty.
It is quite.... 6 Mar 11:21 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Here is a simple and “artistic” recipe using daikon and yuzu/lime.
It’s called 菊花大根/Kikuhana Daikon which can be translated a.... 5 Mar 3:08 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
At Yasaitei,….
The Japanese are in perpetual search for harmony.
This constant pursuit of “wa/和” preoccupies them not only at the o.... 4 Mar 12:55 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
A very traditional style for a oden-ya!
When visiting Japan, have you ever noticed those unusual “curtains” hanging outside the main en.... 4 Mar 12:36 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
A very traditional style for a oden-ya!
When visiting Japan, have you ever noticed those unusual “curtains” hanging outside the main en.... 4 Mar 12:36 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
A beautiful turnip noren at Tomii, Shizuoka City!
When visiting Japan, have you ever noticed those unusual “curtains” hanging outside t.... 4 Mar 10:31 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Service: Excellent and very friendly
Facilities: clean
Prices: reasonable
Specialty: Central and south Italian-style cuisine. Home-made pas.... 4 Mar 9:59 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Te-Maki Zushi/手巻き寿司, Hand-rolled sushi or more appropriately said “Cone Sushi). like Te-mari sushi that I introduced yeaterady,.... 3 Mar 8:13 pm from Shizuoka Sushi [Profile] [Recent]
Te-Maki Zushi/手巻き寿司, Hand-rolled sushi or more appropriately said “Cone Sushi). like Te-mari sushi that I introduced yeaterady,.... 3 Mar 3:23 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Spring has come early in Shizuoka, the mildest region in Japan after Okinawa.
This is both a bonus and a pain. We get all these great veget.... 2 Mar 11:48 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Whereas most brewers in Shizuoka Prefecture concoct soft, almost feminine, sake, Hidetoshi Morimoto, Masterbrewer/owner of Morimoto Brewery.... 1 Mar 8:06 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Whereas most brewers in Shizuoka Prefecture concoct soft, almost feminine, sake, Hidetoshi Morimoto, Masterbrewer/owner of Morimoto Brewery.... 1 Mar 8:05 pm from Shizuoka Sake [Profile] [Recent]
Picture taken at Parche Supermarket on March 1st, 2010
Earlier in the day, I mentioned a new vegetable that the Missus included in my bento.... 1 Mar 3:33 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Shizuoka is replete with new vegetables in this supposedly early Spring and buying them at the local markets in view of including (sorry ha.... 1 Mar 10:24 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
I found a whole series of meat balls rcipes in my notes that I will have the pleasure to introduce. I’m sure you will be able to expand o.... 28 Feb 3:25 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Posted by Shizuoka GourmetShirogisu, or Sillago in English probably has as many Japanese names as English names.
The Sillago found along t.... 28 Feb 10:47 am from Shizuoka Sushi [Profile] [Recent]
Shirogisu, or Sillago in English probably has as many Japanese names as English names.
The Sillago found along the Japanese shores is also .... 28 Feb 10:25 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
I did follow the Koya-Machi street in a previous posting.
The problem is that in Japan cities are not clearly divided into streets or distr.... 27 Feb 12:16 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Cheese Tray of the day (2010/02/26):
-Top row: Brie de Meaux (4 months, France), Gorgonzola Dolce (Italy), Bleu D’Auvergne (France), Racl.... 27 Feb 10:44 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
There is little to say again how tasty and healthy avocadoes are.
Since we can find them all year round, try and find some crab meat, and y.... 26 Feb 5:35 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Service: excellent, easy-going and very friendly
Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall
Prices: very reasonable, good value..... 26 Feb 5:01 pm from Shizuoka Sushi [Profile] [Recent]
Service: excellent, easy-going and very friendly
Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall
Prices: very reasonable, good value..... 26 Feb 11:28 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
I’ve already introduced vegan tofu salads for my friends.
This is another one with a lttle twist!
INGREDIENTS: For 1~2 persons
-Tofu (kin.... 26 Feb 7:53 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Lotus roots, when new and fresh, should be prized for their great natural taste. They can even be eaten almost raw after a little marinatin.... 25 Feb 4:50 pm from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]
Meat balls are easy to make and they arepopular all over the world!
The difference resides in the way of cooking and ingredients.
Here is a.... 25 Feb 11:24 am from Shizuoka Gourmet [Profile] [Recent]