Finding the new in the everyday
Just over a year ago I tried onigiri for the first time. The simple Japanese rice ball, wrapped in seaweed and with a variety of filling options is quick and comforting - a little like the Western sandwich. Oh, how I'd loved to have tried this in Japan, or even from an authentic Japanese kitchen,… Continue reading Homemade Onigiri
This week I got back to playing around with my favourite thing in the kitchen – bread. Nothing gives me more pleasure than getting my hands stuck into some dough and seeing what deliciousness will come out. I've made no end of bread loves over the past few years, but I like experimenting with different… Continue reading Melon Pan
It was just yesterday when I was writing about my recent Japanese culinary adventures. The truth is, I'm relatively new to Japanese food beyond the standard sushi or teriyaki chicken. Frankfurt has a lot of really good Japanese restaurants, and last year I travelled to Düsseldorf, specifically to visit the large Japanese area and many… Continue reading Day 249 – Homemade Gyoza
Looking at the some of the food posts from the last month or so, it really looks like I've been on a bit of a Japanese food kick. From mochi, to okonomiyaki, I've been reaching out and trying some new things from a style of food that I already love. Today, I tried something else… Continue reading Day 248 – Kakigori
Some days I really have to work hard to find an interesting new thing, especially after 234 days of them, other times they just come one after another, like rain-drops after a dry-spell. Well my friends, today it was pouring. The goal of my day was to try karaoke, properly, for the first time. I'd… Continue reading Day 235 – Okonomiyaki
I'm so lucky to live in a city with different supermarket options: I know I can get the best herbs, spices, and grains at the Turkish supermarket, and I can get my hands on all sorts of goodies at one of the big Asian supermarkets. Although my basket is normally filled with staples like soba… Continue reading Day 226 – Ate Mochi
New Day, New Thing 