Itadakimasu and Gochisosama

My first lesson in the art of cooking Japanese and learning about the culture: offer a prayer of thanksgiving and delight. If you are joining me for first time or since I have started this blog 11 years ago, you know our family prays over a country’s contributions to our food table. Just two words…

Rice with Beef and Shitake Mushrooms and so much more!

A Perfect Autumn Dish, Robust and Rich If you are looking for something to cook other than the regular fare weekend food, this is one of the easiest Japanese recipes to try. It’s a simple and hearty dinner for a nice cool evening. Afterward, pop in the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha.” See a clip…

Japan…how did I get here?

I mean how did I let a month go by without a single post on Japanese culture and food? Easy. A lot has happened with our family in the month of September and I think I hit the wall hard. I love Japanese food, especially Sushi. One our favorite local restaurants is Mt. Fuji, where…