Shave ice is commonly thought of as a Hawaiian specialty, and though this is now true, its origins actually trace back to Japan where it is known as kakigori. Now variations of shaved ice can be found all around the world.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
This cucumber salad is inspired by the Japanese cucumber salad that is served in sushi restaurants. It’s the perfect light starter for many meals.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
After discovering how simple it is to make sushi at home and inspired by the colorful rainbow roll, I decided to make a more kid-friendly version of this popular sushi roll. Your kids can help roll the sushi and brainstorm different toppings to give the roll the rainbow colors.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Making sushi at home is easy, fun and a great way to disguise healthy foods, such as the smoked salmon in this roll. My son loves cream cheese so this roll is an easy sell.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Once I realized how easy it is to make sushi at home, I wanted to try making one of my favorite sushi rolls: Spicy Scallops. To make it appropriate for my toddler I decided to cook the scallops. If you or your kids don’t like spicy foods, you can omit the sriracha sauce.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Making sushi at home is easier than you think and you can use your imagination, disguising many healthy foods within each roll. Sushi is also very kid-friendly because your kids can help make different rolls, with or without seafood, according to each person’s tastes.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish consisting of battered and fried seafood and vegetables. It is light and lacy, different than the typical heavily-fried items we find in the states. It is a unique and fun way to get your family to eat vegetables and seafood.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Creating a teppanyaki-style meal at home is easier than you think. Our home-cooked version is full of the flavors that we love but it is much lighter and healthier than the restaurant versions.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
This rice is just a simpler version of my Pork Fried Rice. I’ve added rough quantities to the recipe but I usually make it to taste.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Start your teppanyaki-style feast with these veggies while your family is hungry, and before their plates are piled with rice and meats. They shouldn’t complain too much because the teriyaki glaze makes the veggies taste like candy.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
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