The purpose of this post is to show our new acquisitions from Japan. These items are from Kyoto. I served mackerel simmered in miso . T...

This is the second attempt at figs in sesame sauce. This time, I removed the skin and steamed them instead of grilling them. This one came o...

We usually do not go to expensive restaurants when we visit Japan. We end up in Izakayas or similar establishments. Only a few exceptions oc...

My wife likes lamb. I got a rack of lamb from New Zealand. I asked how she would like it cooked. She suggested I separate the rack into indi...

Since Halloween is approaching, it is "pumpkin" season and my wife is into pumpkin dishes. Digression alert: apparently pumpkin f...