We almost missed out on getting some “ Hiyaoroshi  冷やおろし” sake to celebrate autumn this year. We posted about “ Hiyaoroshi or Akiagari 秋上がり”...

In past years we have gotten fresh California chestnuts  栗 and matsutake  松茸 mushrooms to celebrate the tastes of autumn.  But trying to get...

This is another version of multiple small appetizers dishes. I used the divided plate with space for 9 dishes. But I had more than nine to s...

This is another installment of 9 appetizers served on 9 divided plate . There are a few repeats but no store-bought items.  Among these 9 it...

We have been getting fresh Matsutake from the Oregon mushroom for many years and I have made all the dishes I can think of . This year when ...

Because of Covid, it is not possible to go to a restaurant for a “sit down” meal so, instead, we are doing “take-out” sashimi and sushi from...