Yama no Imo Plant Yama Imo or Yama no Imo/山芋 is the Japanese name for Japanese Yam. It has been picked in its natural form and cultivat....
24 Feb 2:30 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Once I explained the notion of “Jooren” or “regular customer” in Japan. Whereas in many other countries patronizing the same establ....
24 Feb 11:17 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

(Mushrooms at at a Shizuoka Supermarket) I don’t intend to talk about wild mushrooms here as I would need a very thick book to post! Japa....
19 Feb 12:27 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Snow Crabs, or Zuwagani in Japanese are very popular not only in Japan, but also in Russia, Canada and many other countries. In Japan, they....
18 Feb 1:54 pm  from  Shizuoka Sushi   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Snow Crabs, or Zuwagani in Japanese are very popular not only in Japan, but also in Russia, Canada and many other countries. In Japan, they....
18 Feb 12:24 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Vegan Fried Avocado I have always been intrigued bt the priorities and needs of my vegan and vegetarian friends. I’m an incorrigible omni....
17 Feb 12:53 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Mozuku in amazu/sweet vinegar as served at Yasaitei, Shizuoka City. Seaweed or algae have been used for eons by humans, but have only been ....
16 Feb 4:29 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

How many times have I written about Yasaitei? LOl And I don’t think I will ever tire of it! Well, if it can help my vegan and vegetarian ....
16 Feb 9:46 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

The cabbage is a popular cultivar of the species Brassica oleracea Linne (Capitata Group) of the Family Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae), and i....
15 Feb 5:50 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Bell pepper or sweet pepper is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum (chili pepper). Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in dif....
12 Feb 12:39 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Common beans, when green and immature are either called String Beans or French Beans when they don’t have a string. When reaching maturit....
10 Feb 1:36 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

Veggie Sushi Box for bento/Lunch box! SYNOPSIS: I already have introduced Vegan and Vegetarian Sushi, but following further requests and qu....
8 Feb 4:39 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

I have noticed a great interest for rutabaga or Swede turnip 8actually comes with many names) and have always been wndering about many rec....
8 Feb 2:00 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

In Japan we are near the end of Lotus Roots season, but eat them all year round! Lotus roots come from a plant called Nelumbo nucifera, als....
6 Feb 6:24 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

The eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solan....
6 Feb 12:19 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

It is the first time in my life I found something worthwhile writing about doughnuts or donuts as they are sometimes spelt! I’m not going....
4 Feb 12:16 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 

It is always a bit complicated for vegans and vegetarians alike to create desserts without using eggs or dairy products, unlessyou start us....
4 Feb 10:25 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent]