Come 2013, I missed making that long list of resolutions I traditionally make. Instead, I promised myself to just jump right in. So I did, and started doing stuff beginning with: 1. my printmaking classes, 2. walking to the beach … Continue reading
Eating out with the top chef of one of the premier restaurants in the world means guaranteed good food, and a potential culinary adventure somewhere along the way. Aside from the wonderful entry into one of the best yakitori places … Continue reading
Last night’s meal signals a season of mushroom goodness: Matsutake — Japan’s prized mushroom harvested around the fall season — is hard to find, one of the reasons why it can command a premium in the Japanese market early in … Continue reading
The Japanese word “donburi ” refers to a bowl, or more specifically a “rice bowl”. One of my favorites is the oyakodon in which you throw chicken, eggs and scallions in a pan to be simmered together in a light … Continue reading
I can make a boat, some kids can make frogs and others can make cranes. When I used to teach ESL, I had both Korean and Japanese students in my classroom who, one day, decided to make origami on their … Continue reading
One of the things I appreciate about Singapore is the wide availability of fresh and quality Japanese food! Here’s one that I frequent in Millenia Walk: Tomi Sushi that serves fuss-free sushi and sashimi. Hoo boy! Such a difficult post … Continue reading
