Category: Gourmet/Gastronomy
22
Nov
Lobster: Basic Sashimi Preparation/
by dragonlife
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To answer Christina’s question (visit her great blog at Lobster Queen!) who asked if a lobster could be eaten raw, here is the basic recipe...
19
Nov
Local fish: “Houbou”/Blue Fin Robin
by dragonlife
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A couple days ago, my good friend Patrick Harrington rightly pointed out on the importance to eat “local” as much as possible. Consequently, I will...
18
Nov
Patisserie Noan IN YAIZU/ パティスリーノアン 焼津
by Jacky Royer
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Open since the beginning of 2019 and not far from the port of Oigawa, the Noan pastry shop is a hidden gem that deserves to...
12
Apr
Patisserie: Jour Du Muguet in Okabe, Fujieda !
by dragonlife
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Patisserie: Jour Du Muguet in Okabe, Fujieda ! Toshiyuki and kazumi Nakanishi! Toshiyuki Nakanishi had a lot of courage when he decided to open...
20
Mar
Ice Creams and Fruit Parfaits at La Palette in Mochimune, Shizuoka City!
by dragonlife
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Service: Kind, smiling and attentive Equipment: Spotless clean. Excellent washroom Prices: reasonable Strong points: Fruit parfaits, ice creams and coffee! Terrace upstairs For the past...
24
Feb
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi for Vegans/Vegetarians 2: Recipe-Anko/Sweetmeats/ Recette d’ANKO, pâte de haricots rouges.
by dragonlife
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One main ingredients in traditional Wagashi/Japanese Cakes is “anko/餡子” (or more simply “an”) which can be translated as “sweetmeats” or “bean jam”. Actually...
22
Feb
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi for Vegans/Vegetarians 1: Introduction
by dragonlife
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There is a traditional way of making cakes in Japan that ought to please no end vegans, vegetarians and people allergic to wheat flour and...
30
Nov
Vegan Cakes at LOCOMANI (ロコマニ) in Shizuoka City!
by dragonlife
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Service: Very friendly although a bit shy! Equipment: Great overall cleanliness. Excellent washroom Prices: Reasonable Strong points: Inventive vegan menus. Healthy rice flour cakes.Mainly local...
12
Oct
Sushi and Sashimi Lunch at Maguro Ichigo In Shimizu Fish Market.
by dragonlife
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Service: shy but very kind Equipment and facilities: Overall very clean. Shared bathroom, old but clean. Prices: Reasonable Strong points: first class fish and seafood...
14
Jun
Bento Lunch at Meshiya Mizu in Shuzenji
by dragonlife
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Service: Shy but very kind Equipment and facilities: very clean overall. Excellent washroom Prices: Reasonable Strong points: bento lunch and Japanese traditional lunches! Although Shuzenji...
27
Feb
Japanese Gastronomy: Tamago Miso Tsuke:Miso-pickled Egg Yolk
by dragonlife
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Japanese Gastronomy: Tamago Miso Tsuke:Miso-pickled Egg Yolk Charles at Five Euro Food has just reminded me of an old post of mine when he wrote...
27
Jan
Takuan/Japanese Pickled Daikon: Basic Recipe
by dragonlife
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Takuan/Japanese Pickled Daikon: Basic Recipe Takuan (沢庵), also known as takuwan or takuan-zuke, is a popular traditional Japanese pickle. It is made from daikon...
25
Nov
Recipe of the Japanese Gratin: Doria
by dragonlife
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Recipe of the Japanese Gratin: Doria The Japanese have their own version for Gratin called Doria which is prepared with rice, especially leftover rice. It...
29
Sep
Recipe:Mebaru no Nitsuke/ Stewed Rockfish
by dragonlife
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Japanese fish recipe: Recipe: Mebaru no Nitsuke/ Stewed Rockfish I found a bunch of simple fish recipes in my notes and thought that the...
28
Sep
Japanese Cuisine: Karei no Nitsuke/Simmered Turbot
by dragonlife
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Karei no Nitsuke/Simmered Turbot Karei/Turbot or halibut is a cheap and very popular fish in Japan, especially cooked, steamed, simmered or deep-fried. Here is a...