The other day, I finally got a new Japanese ingredient which I was dying so much!Yay yayThat was Pearl Agar. This produces an almost middle result of texture, gloss and the temperature of coagulating of Agar and Gelatine.Also it makes extremely transparent jelly, then we can expect really crystal work. Such a versatile product indeed, so […]
Christmas festival on my table. It was almost like a dream in the blink of an eye. This year I selected the duck instead of turkey from the local butcher. Sloe Gin, Cranberry sauce, Yorkshire Puddings and Christmas crackers.We totally indulged in these very English Christmas. Thanks goodness.Said grace before going bed […]
Whenever I get fresh clams from local reliable fishmongers, my table is full of clam dishes. .This evening was Steamed Clams in white wine Spaghetti with Japanese Yuzu flavour as always. Do you know Yuzu flavour? Their acid are much milder than vinegar or lemon, so i think Yuzu would […]
The other day when I got a freshest Cornish plaice from a local fishmonger, I dressed the plaice for fillets in my kitchen. What a beauty! And as always I made a fish broth from these bones, so clean and clear broth!No spoil is my way to show my […]
The other day, I got a Japanese squid anchovy (イカの塩辛).This is a typical Japanese condiment and I quite like this tangy flavour.Such a addictive food! Then I created this dish inspired by Japanese flavour;Sake steamed squid, Mango Carrot sauce, Japanese squid anchovy spaghetti. Garden peas, Mizuna and blackberries are from […]
Beautiful nature in Cornwall is always inspirational for me. After I had a lovely walking with my family, a new idea of dish popped into my head.And this is the one which I made a shape:Rice Galette with Porcini and Crab, Char-grilled seasonal vegetables I dropped Garlic Soy Mayo and […]
It was a beautiful day with such a stunning sky in Truro. My elder son served me with his pretending dishes. Apparently he wanted to treat me with the Japanese popular dishes. Thank you, sweetheart. He inspired me to make the very Japanese dinner on that day. Chicken and Egg Rice […]
Japanese Tapas that contains various nutritions is perfect for an early bird dinner.Especially for our family disco time on Friday! Scallop with Chilli Yuzu paste, Galantine Cornish Herring stuffed with Pate de campagne Prawn Ahijo (Garlic Prawn).I arranged all dishes with Japanese flavour. Serve with Salad with Japanese Sesame dressing & […]
Time flies when we are having fun.Yes, especially festive time like Christmas! I had spent time with only my family in the UK and thankfully had really quality time together. Even after finishing Christmas, we can not stop festive mood because our Japanese culture traditionally celebrate more New Year festive […]
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