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Salmon and Sansho Rice

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Risa

Today, as I was working on an upcoming article featuring Kyubei, a Michelin-starred sushiya in Tokyo, I was overcome with hunger. While editing the photos and remembering our fabulous meal, I HAD to have seafood, and I had to have … Continue reading →

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Chilled Dashi-rich Japanese Vegetables

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Risa

The heat just doesn’t seem to be letting up, and today was particularly humid. For this season, chilled dashi-rich Japanese vegetables provide a nice change of pace in place of summer salads. This simple simmering method provides just the right … Continue reading →

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Hiyashi Chuka: Chinese-style Japanese Cold Noodles

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Risa

We’ve had a heat wave across the U.S., and the past few days have been particularly hot and humid in Chicago. When I don’t feel like eating a heavy meal, hiyashi chuka (Chinese-style cold noodles) really hit the spot. This … Continue reading →

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April: Hanami Bento and Kinmata’s Tableware

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Risa

The April features for Savory Japan are now online. In honor of Cherry Blossom season, we show you how to create your own hanami (flower viewing) bento so you can celebrate spring under any flowering tree in your country. Some … Continue reading →

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Oshogatsu Osechi-ryori, Part II: Cooking

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Risa

It’s 7:00pm on New Year’s eve, and while I suspect many of you are out partying the night away,  I’m finally ready to sit down for toshikoshi (span the year) soba. Long noodles represent long life in Japanese culture, and eating … Continue reading →

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Sachiyo Imai, Obanzai Savior

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Risa

  I’ve finished the story on Sachiyo Imai, and it’s now up on Savory Japan as one of the lead articles for September. It’s rather lengthy article, as there was so much to cover in describing my encounter with this … Continue reading →

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