Japanese Food
Toshikoshi Soba
Japanese noodle bowl dish eaten on New Year’s Eve. Eating this dish before midnight is supposed to bring long life and prosperity in the year ahead.
Mille Feuille Nabe
Mille Feuille Nabe is a Japanese style pork and cabbage hot pot served with a ponzu and shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7 spice blend) dipping sauce. Finish up the meal by adding ramen noodles into the umami rich broth!
Yaki Udon (Stir Fried Udon Noodles)
Udon (うどん) is a thick noodle made from wheat flour, used in Japanese cuisine. It is a comfort food for many Japanese people. These noodles are usually found in soups but can also be stir fried. They are thick, chewy and oh so fun to eat.
Tuna Mushroom Pasta – Japanese Style
I love visiting Japan as often as I can, but due to the state of the world, it has been a long time since I have been able to go visit (unless you count the transit time I had there a few weeks ago). If …
Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)
Hello! Anyone love a good dumpling as much as I do?????? Japanese Gyoza has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. It is something I always had to have when eating ramen or a happy addition to the bento boxes my dad …
Japanese Hambagu (ハンバーグ) Meatballs
Japanese style Hamburg steak aka Hambagu (ハンバーグ) is a popular dish in Japan. It is made from ground meat with finely chopped sautéed onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs flavored with various spices, and usually formed into a flat, circular shape. You usually find this served with …
Apple Hill
Last weekend Lou and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary. I cannot believe it’s already been 5 years! We decided to stay local this year to celebrate and headed over to Apple Hill. It is one of our favorite places and luckily only a 45 …