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My older son who just turned into five years old has wobbly milk tooth.I was so impressed with these nature’s schedule.  Such a day, I made typical Japanese dish in my kitchen. ​Teriyaki Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl and Tofu salad.  We Japanese call this “Oyako-don” and “Oyako” literally mean “parent-and-child” […]

Beautiful nature always give me huge inspirations. I wanted to express beautiful Cornwall on my plate. Smoked Salmon Garlic Chive Sushi, Dashi Jelly We have started Christmas decorations already, bit too early but should be more fun for my children. Have a lovely week everyone. Naoko

This is an easy peasy cooking in my daily meal.It takes only 20 minutes and adult & kids love it: everyone’s happy meal The other day, I had a Japanese supper club and had lots of leftover lemon pieces.  I fascinated to consume these beautiful freshness in my kitchen, then […]

The other day, I presented my husband with Tan Tan Ramen Noodle, spicy and rich Japanese dish takes on a Chinese flavour. This flavourful dish made with ramen noodles, minced pork, sesame oil, tahini, soya sauce and chilli oil etc is one of his favourite meal (of course me too!!)And served vegetable […]

The summer has nearly come to beautiful Cornwall.  I felt like to cook very Japanese taste. ​Then I marinated Scottish salmon into my original paste, Yuzu Miso paste, and grilled them wrapped with bamboo leaves in the oven. “Grilled salmon marinated with Yuzu Miso paste” Miso is effective in making protein tender by […]

Spring has come, Spring has come! ​Roll up your sleeves! The other day such a nice warm springy day, I desperately have fresh and clean taste. Then what I chose was…Prawn Avocado Summer Roll & Salted tofu canapé And served Chinese egg soup alongside as well.  You know, these dishes don’t contain […]

On the busier day, I choose fresh mackerel from the local fish monger.Salt-Grilled Mackerel served with grated mooli.​This is quite classical Japanese home dish. Remove the gut and smear the salt over the fish, and grill it.Just it!It took the time only 15 minutes.Salt removes the fishy smell, and only […]

Under such a beautiful morning sky I had a nanny day of boys. Like a busy day, I definitely cook noodles.Today’s dish is Seafood Asian Fried Noodle. Hot Noodle and melting yolk…Bliss! Thanks goodness, I hope you have a lovely tomorrow too. 

A little gem in my world.​In such a unipue morning, I cooked a Spicy Seafood Soup based on Japanese Broth (made from dried kelp & bonito). So clear soup which contained shedloads of seafoods gave me a deep flavour. And spicy droppings of Rayu (Japanese Chilli Oil) are perfect for awaking me […]

Beautiful evening, I made a healthy vegan dish using a special Japanese ingredient, Arrowroot starch (葛粉).  This is totally plant originated condiment. ​The dish I made was this: Pea mousse, tomato jelly and as an option, squid anchovy stuffed egg They are almost soft texture, so I added a little bit […]