Is there anyone out there who has cold feet, hands or body; anyone who desperately wants to warm up? Make this simple hot drink. You need only three items. They are fresh ginger, honey and hot water. Grate 1 teaspoon of peeled ginger and add to your coffee or tea mug; add 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of honey (if it is available get the locally produced honey); carefully pour in about 1 cup very hot water; stir the mixture; let it cool off a bit and then enjoy! Have...
Read More5 Days Japanese Cooking Class Vacation in NYC
Do you love Japanese meals? Do you love fun cooking? Do you love learning something new? Udon noodles from scratch, perfect dashi stock, yakitori over Bincho-tan charcoal, filleting whole fluke for sushi and sashimi, sparerib in the Japanese way, varieties of sushi rolls, vegetable cutting into neat flower shape before simmering and savoring healthy meals. Everything is in the upcoming Essentials of Japanese Cooking Course at International Culinary Center, New York...
Read MoreArrived in Japan
This time I flew Delta to Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Haneda was used mainly for domestic flights with some Asian airliners in the past. Now Delta flies in. The trip from the airport to my favorite, business hotel in Uchisaiwaicho, was so short and easy. I am staying at Daiichi Hotel, Annex. I had lunch with my mother whom I have not seen for over one year. It was a best time in my life. For dinner I met up with chefs Jeremiah and Marc from NYC, who have been having fun...
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