This is on the theme of what you can make from fresh lotus root. This is similar to renkon ball  レンコンまんじゅう but instead of deep frying, this ...

These are 4 kinds of appetizers we had as starters one evening. Nothing really new. Below, from left to right, are; simmered Japanese eggpla...

Some time ago we got some really nice large boiled octopus legs from the HMart Korean grocery store. Unfortunately they have not been availa...

We have gotten several "Special" kaiseki boxes 特別会席弁当 from Sushi Taro which we enjoyed immensely. This time because of a large cat...

 My wife made this quick bread as an effort to use more of the basil we are growing in our windowsill herb garden. In addition to the basil,...

This is a continuation of my wife’s attempt to use more of the basil we are growing in our window sill herb garden. This is a savory cookie/...

This is a simple salad made using renkon. This is not even a recipe.  Besides the renkon, I added blanched broccoli and skinned Campari to...