17.Dec.2012 The lowdown on drinking Sake
Sake tips & tricks For starters let’s get a couple of things straight: Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. No, it’s not wine, or beer for that matter. (Bam! First myth debunked right there!) This “drink of the Gods” has been around for an impressive 2000 years. Having such a [...]
23.Jan.2012 Homemade Umeshu
Guest post by Yuki Umeshu, or “Japanese plum wine,” is a delightful Japanese liqueur that results from steeping unripe ume fruits in spirits and sugar. Though the ume fruit is commonly referred to as a Japanese plum, ume is actually more closely related to the apricot and is a cross between the two. Making your [...]
16.Dec.2011 Look to Japan for unique gift ideas
It’s creeping ever closer but most people I know are still on the hunt for Christmas gifts and becoming increasingly stressed about what to get their more particular friends and family. So, for those still on the hunt for a unique gift idea destined to be adored, check out my Top 10 gift ideas of [...]
28.Sep.2011 Sushi side dishes: Spinach Ohitashi Style
Japanese side dishes In my post about how to make miso soup, I promised I would follow up with some more wonderful Japanese side dishes and today I will be sharing one of my favourites: Spinach Ohitashi Style. This side dish is incredibly easy and quick to make and goes really well with a range [...]
10.Aug.2011 Teppanyaki and sake
Teppanyaki washed down with sake – the perfect meal Is there a finer way to spend your evening than with teppanyaki, washed down with sake? I’ve always found teppanyaki the perfect starting point for a love of Japanese cuisine and all but the most uninitiated are aware that rice wine sake is the perfect accompaniment [...]
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