tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5477078039349385302024-03-19T18:39:55.033+09:00FOODIESFoodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-29656842997009966122016-09-24T02:45:00.001+09:002016-09-25T00:11:35.385+09:00Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros, Tokyo ~ 10th anniversary<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 12pt; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I had a wonderful </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">dinner at <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: '"times"', '"times new roman"', serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: '"times"', '"times new roman"', serif; font-size: 11pt;">Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros </span>in Tokyo. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Maison Troisgros is a Michelin Guide three-starred restaurant in Roanne. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Maison Troisgros has had the honor of being listed as a three-star restaurant </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">in the Michelin Guide for 48 years (since 1968). </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">Outside of France, only Hyatt Regency Tokyo and Odakyu Department Store provide to deliver and maintain traditional French cuisine with the spirit of Troisgros. </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">I had their 10th anniversary celebration dinner of the founding of </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros, Tokyo and Chef Michel Troisgros was visiting Tokyo and celebrating their 10th anniversary with us. </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">I met Chef Micheal Troisgros at JCI World Congress, Kanasawa, last year.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">He told that his grandfather who managed the Troisgros family restaurant business, used to say “ask yourself, and answer your own question. Think what actions you need to take to differentiate ourselves from other restaurants”. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">He also told us that important things to get a lot of inspiration, are be bathed in the beautiful sunlight and feel the flow of the day and season.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">Furthermore, his uncle, the chef of the Troisgros restaurant, told him to keep having “curiosity about something new” “be patient” “have courage” “to turn your eyes upon the world” “the feelings from a child's perspective”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros’s 10th anniversary celebration dinner was wonderful. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">They are trying to create an emotional cooking that touches our heart. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">That is their cuisine as art and like a modern painting, no explanation is necessary.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">The 10th anniversary celebration dinner course contains 11 dishes. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">They provide a theme for each dish, for example, “tolerance” for starter and “respect” for main dish. I could feel “ tolerance” when I had tomat caramélisées, tartelette mushrooms & hazelnut as a starter, and could feel “respect” when I had lamb brûlée as a main dish. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">They combined Japanese and French ingredients and make a new creation on the plate. I love the dish “clams, konbu</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">sea tangle</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt;">and mushroom with sake jelly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 11pt;">It gave me an extremely delicate texture of taste and rich flavor of sake, mushroom and konbu to expand in my mouth.</span><br />
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Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-54547093727952772014-06-08T19:56:00.000+09:002014-06-08T20:20:33.282+09:00“Sake (Clear Japanese alcoholic beverage) ”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Recently, Sake is popular not only in Japan but also oversea. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Sake was born in Nara.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The project between university, company & temple and Nara city was to reconstruct an extinct and forgotten method of making sake and success to reconstruct same sake as of 500years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">They tried to find same method and same lactic acid bacterium from the temple on the mountain to reconstruct Sake and it took them 5years. They took many samples of lactic acid bacterium and checked. And finally, they found it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This sake is called Bodaimoto. I am sure this sake will be popular among people overseas because of its fruity taste.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">■The temple SHORYAKUJI, the place where Sake was born</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The temple Shoryakuji was the big temple in those days, with 2000 priests. A lot of rice was brought the temple because the temple was a powerful place. They tried to make delicious sake and did it. As a tourist, you should visit Shoryakuji temple and see the art they have there. It is a quiet and peaceful place.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">“Delicious “<i>OTSUMAMI</i>” the perfect small dishes to go along with your alcoholic beverage”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Ururu Kaigo, the Calinary Culture Expert, the Tourist Ambassador for NARA city, will provide a cooking class for International Tourists. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In Cooking Class, I will teach you delicious </span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Otsumami</i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">, a snack and small dish to make Sake more tasty, for you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We Japanese drink SAKE with <i>Otsumami</i>, the food eaten as an accompaniment to alcohol.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We have a happy time drinking and eating <i>Otsumami </i>with our family and friends.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Otsumami</i> will make Sake more delicious and make the atmosphere become more lively.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Through this program, you will learn more about Sake and how to enjoy Sake at home with delicious <i>Otsumami</i>.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Wagyu (literally Japanese cow) refers to
several breeds of cattle, the most famous of which is genetically predisposed
to intense marbling and to produce a high percentage of oleaginous unsaturated
fat. The meat from Wagyu cattle is well-known for its marbling characteristics
and quality, and thus demands a high price. In some areas of Japan, beef is
shipped with area names such as Kobe, Matsuzaka, Ōmi, and Miyazaki beef.</span></span><br />
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is getting popular due to the fact that black cattle contain lots of fat while
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</span>That is why they are at the moment trying to increase their production.</span> </span></span><br />
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of its taste, luster, beef color, fat marbling conditions. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">However, red cattle beef is evaluated mainly
on how they grow up. </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">When the cattle are born, they grow up with
their mother.</span></span></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Because of the mother’s milk and stress-free
environment, the baby cattle grow healthily strong.</span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Feeding natural grass and grazing make stress
free environment for cattle.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">They can get many kind of natural vitamins
from grass. We found the red cattle fed by natural grass contain vitamins and
unsaturated fatty acid of n-3 origin which is good for your health.
Additionally, the red cattle contains greater amount of UMAMI compared to the black
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">That is the reason why red cattle beef is more
tasty, juicy, tender and of course <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>healthy.</span></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Try "Akage Wagyu" at the restaurant below. </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Cattle growing up healthy are good for our
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<a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=1062&attractionId=27865&language=en_US&localeCode=en_US" target="_blank">Victor's</a> (The Westin Tokyo)</div>
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<a href="http://www.kamiya-m.com/nogizaka/" target="_blank">Nogizaka Kamiya</a> (Michelin star Japanese restaurant)</div>
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<a href="http://cafe-de-isis.com/top.html" target="_blank">CAFE DE ISIS</a> (Jiyugaoka, Tokyo)</div>
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Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-8178545791764809452013-04-24T00:01:00.001+09:002013-04-24T00:08:16.407+09:00The feeling of eating delicious food - Can you explain “delicious”when eating? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">What is the most delicious food you have ever eaten in your life?</span><br />
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The beautiful dish at El Bulli, Spain? (Despite its only 45 seats, with its wonderful cuisine, this restaurant receives 2 millions reservation phone calls from people around the world every year!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Or other cuisine of the 3 star Michelin restaurants? </span><br />
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Even though, there are many luxurious restaurants in the world, some of you probably say the junk food you had at high school’s cafeteria is the best. I am sure you know that 3 star Michelin restaurants have better ingredients and techniques, yet, the taste of junk food you had at school tastes way better than that of Michelin Star restaurants. Why? Because the junk food reminds you of your good old days back then. </span><br />
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Why the same food tastes even more delicious when we have it at the beach or beautiful park. Why we love picnic?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">When we eat delicious food, we feel so happy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Nobody is angry when they eat delicious food.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I am exploring the feelings of eating delicious food: why we feel happy when eating and where the sense of delicious comes from. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Only your tongue involves? No. The five senses do. We establish the feeling of delicious in our brain together with our dining experience. Who we ate with and what we felt in the past are very important. Because our brain creates delicious feeling from dining experience, we stock in there. That’s why different people find the taste of the same cuisine differently. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Therefore, having rich dining experience is very important, and it does not necessarily have to be expensive dish. Sometimes, our dining memory with our family during childhood makes us very happy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Let’s have rich dining experience! </span><br />
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Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-29761055508035461622012-10-24T01:08:00.003+09:002014-08-22T22:34:42.385+09:00Cooking Class for Tourists in Japan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Ururu Kaigo, the Calinary Culture Expert, the Tourist Ambassador for NARA city, will provide a cooking class for International Tourists.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I will teach you some simple and beautiful Japanese local dishes. </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">At the end of the day, in addition to the nice pictures of Japan trip, you can also bring back home more memorable souvenirs, the food and especially the recipe, which later will remind you of the happy memories you have in Japan even though your trip is finished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I will also advice and introduce you to the food shop, where you can find delicious Japanese food and seasonings like soy sauce and soup stock to bring back home for friends and family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">For more information about cooking classes, contact me by e-mail or leave your comment on this blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>SUKIYAKI</em> was born in 19 century. Literally, "<em>SUKI</em> " in Japanese has two meanings; one is a hoe, an ancient agricultural tool, used to move soil. The other is very thinly-sliced meat or fish that is called "<em>SUKI-MI</em>", </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Farmer used to roast fish and tofu on a hoe instead of pan, when they were hungry. That is the origin of <em>SUKI</em>(a hoe)-<em>YAKI</em>(roast).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">As you may know, Japanese didn’t eat beef publicly before 19 century.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Japanese people were prohibited from eating beef in public back then.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Meiji</em> Restoration brought us to globalization, which allowed Japanese to officially eat beef in public.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">When I was a child, <em>SUKIYAKI</em> was a very special cuisine.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Nowadays, unlike before, everyone can afford to eat beef. For example, <em>GYUDON</em> (Beef bowl), consisting of a bowl of rice topped with simmered beef and vegetable, has appeared as Japanese common fast food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Despite these historical reasons, we still have <em>SUKIYAKI</em> on special occasions. Generally speaking, <em>SUKIYAKI</em> restaurants are expensive and rare. As such, not many people often go there. </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">To make it more delicious, such branded beef as <em>Matsuzaka</em>, <em>Kobe</em>, <em>Yamagata</em> are used.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">There is one more reason that <em>SUKIYAKI</em> is a special cuisine.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Since people do have different tastes and there are various ways of cooking, the person who cooks <em>SUKIYAKI</em> plays a very important role. For instant, in my family, my grandfather almost never cooked, yet he cooked <em>SUKIYAKI</em> for us because it is his favorite. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">And every time he cooked, we the whole family started to have good conversations as we ate and commented the <em>SUKIYAKI</em> he made. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">We talked and laughed while eating. So, to me, having <em>SUKIYAKI</em> at home is the glue to stick all family members. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Warm family conversation will make <em>SUKIYAKI</em> more delicious. </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">That is another reason that makes <em>SUKIYAKI</em> special.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">After my grand farther passed away, I have inherited his pan to cook <em>SUKIYAKI</em>. It does remind me of the happy moments we had years back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>SUKIYAKI</em> was born in western region, <em>KANSAI. </em></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is the famous old <em>SUKIYAKI</em> restaurant “<a href="http://shimizu.or.jp/kitamura/Ryori.html" target="_blank"><em>KITAMURA</em></a>” In <em>OSAKA</em>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Put the slice of beef, sugar, soy sauce, <em>sake,</em> <em>mirin</em> into the pan as your preference and heated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is another famous old restaurant “<em>HON-SEKIGUCHI</em>” in <em>OSAKA</em>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The atmosphere is classic and beef and vegetable are served in old serving box.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://shimizu.or.jp/kitamura/Ryori.html" target="_blank">KITAMURA</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times;">1-16-27 Higashi-Shinsaibashi Chuou-Ku, OSAKA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times;">TEL +81 6 6245 4129</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://shimizu.or.jp/kitamura/Map.html" target="_blank">Map</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times;"></span> HON-SEKIGUCHI<br />
2-2-7 Sennichimae Chuou-Ku, OSAKA<br />
TEL +81 6 6641 2303</div>
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Industria 79, 08025 Barcelona, Spain <br />
+46 93-207-6115Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-53734815117037610532012-02-07T00:41:00.007+09:002012-02-07T01:25:43.701+09:00Edition Koji Shimomura - Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-H01NmHpYOPvgtSGIQr8QyVJM3TifWBrwuDZhu_pgDWs1rAnm7KVm9et5IQtJnq9xVO664DsMUywj6mM_5rQMsoL_qpr4UCJ74HWsYUQ8JmyNgBT0nwjsnqs3qdahoUEL_7QRKtPeZqe/s1600/DSC03070WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706049370229356306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-H01NmHpYOPvgtSGIQr8QyVJM3TifWBrwuDZhu_pgDWs1rAnm7KVm9et5IQtJnq9xVO664DsMUywj6mM_5rQMsoL_qpr4UCJ74HWsYUQ8JmyNgBT0nwjsnqs3qdahoUEL_7QRKtPeZqe/s400/DSC03070WEB.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Galantine of rabbit and colorful carrots</span> </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29yCaqibBylzgBIUnJjMEI1G4-IRkP-npFzBchD5t7vO1ttLk73bYnQ2BBmARdMNRaMOEAuhoFI-agmHNShZbJxpu3cMZTpBmwwx_OQys_deQLR73pz3i2TYwNbsf1rfbVHQsYYDFZ2nI/s1600/DSC03060WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 267px; 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HEIGHT: 123px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706057643895554274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFW0nQO07bRBEXXq-36ipV-Oa3ISjXIvYgy11aggfZW-iUrbjhzZGpYzPGqXUxVymXbbDCImYhGc6ZRsJ17XTuytoZ_WaFeo-XZpKETS1FMm5PpS636RLQGcKI7qT64KIftT_NRXzlCsy8/s200/DSC03088WEB.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;">Poached oysters with seawater jelly flavored with citrus, served wth seaweed</span><br /><a href="http://www.koji-shimomura.jp/information/index.html#eng_reserve"><span style="font-size:85%;">Edition Koji Shimomura<br /></span><br /></a>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-68236262243434377812011-12-31T17:25:00.005+09:002012-01-02T23:16:51.791+09:00My Most Visited Blog Post in 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOyb4Tse6GVGGzZ2tcxzCqnKc6vSzw9TgTCbfYOOhGIwryLEQ9unDzjla4ihHdB-09Pq4_U3VlbzNZwqMkA__hA5KVoE_5aPZpL-5mJiYw4pDt12ZwI5CI9k5U_VEQf5g5YFkSsGYLgbC/s1600/%25E6%259C%2580%25E4%25B8%258A%25E3%2583%25A1%257E1.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 259px; 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HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680824612579762034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvku0AA2-GoqIslu14Qka-p5cK-YyWVZNrkj3Swdv8m6U25deRvaoeLB3yaE33EnO7pt0Fwnpn6TZktT97BwUJT7fgBaQT0QWUnoPxO0HxaEBObBKwMYWjA1ueCdpjvP8LOd9S3qyRQwpj/s400/DSC02256WEB.jpg" /></a><br />The value of luxury travel will move towards sharing and experiencing cultures, rather than simply knowing about a culture. Also not for spending a lot of money and having expensive dinner at a restaurant or staying in a sweet room of hotel. The luxury of staying in a hotel and eating food is important for great trip, but there’s more to making a travel enjoyable.<br />It will be focusing even more on the uniqueness of cultures, and offering more personalized experiences.<br /><br />In the past, traveling was very expensive. So having simply tasted the food from another country, or bringing back goods and pictures from another culture was considered valuable.<br /><br />However now, everyone is aware of different cultures. I can eat at Japanese restaurants around the world, I can see images and video, or even buy Japanese goods in abroad through the internet, but I can’t experience other cultures unless I visit their countries. You can’t experience Japanese culture unless you visit Japan.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjBeavny0y5RV45RmsZq_ddO6vMLaeBbxFY-JnqDtyRPzL-8BUCp7EBqqnX7jdq-4678W7VCZFRk9q3hiqYwOo8ICRYZbWI9cvCZfSeFxdh7R3i5mXtmGC6ZOChM3NCUZYVrFGf7W-z4q/s1600/DSC09097WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680819121647515778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjBeavny0y5RV45RmsZq_ddO6vMLaeBbxFY-JnqDtyRPzL-8BUCp7EBqqnX7jdq-4678W7VCZFRk9q3hiqYwOo8ICRYZbWI9cvCZfSeFxdh7R3i5mXtmGC6ZOChM3NCUZYVrFGf7W-z4q/s400/DSC09097WEB.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>I am a culinary expert so for me experiencing the food of Japan is experiencing the culture of Japan. It’s more than just eating.</div><br /><div>Its experiencing the food, where you eat, what you eat, how you eat and with whom you eat. It's the whole experience of dining. From the beauty of the atmosphere, to the presentation and taste of the food, to the awareness of the continuing tradition associated with food. </div><br /><div>The history and culture is on the table, in the atmosphere and shared between family and friends. </div><br /><div>In Japan for thousands of years, we've eaten at low tables and sat on the floor. We've used chopsticks, and shared meals with family and friends. Today we continue many of these traditions.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsX1rVau5tqcGHpMhNZ4-vm85b1SVLEqoPHIzpyDywc_zoUmhyphenhyphen1PnC8AFCnYjzaOr3s-YezWzlYunYuTdl002zvd22QmNuKlv5W1fg63phpb-1C5dBsMuhEumUUuUML6GHQiCCmmsJ8Mi/s1600/DSC07281WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680821690000779346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsX1rVau5tqcGHpMhNZ4-vm85b1SVLEqoPHIzpyDywc_zoUmhyphenhyphen1PnC8AFCnYjzaOr3s-YezWzlYunYuTdl002zvd22QmNuKlv5W1fg63phpb-1C5dBsMuhEumUUuUML6GHQiCCmmsJ8Mi/s320/DSC07281WEB.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0Lt2xWzZmsFs-SEJdXC9_Ninp_LeLSa6pN_23FddblDEmY7LVzx3P2_uUCq6N7iZVpYtEDD_82yaDL0nP8OV2AkZ7FunfeFB-D_v-oz_dG0WB8KzA0VjqRJQ6sNFpsM16qgzGwsd6FM4/s1600/DSC07283WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680822748043361906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0Lt2xWzZmsFs-SEJdXC9_Ninp_LeLSa6pN_23FddblDEmY7LVzx3P2_uUCq6N7iZVpYtEDD_82yaDL0nP8OV2AkZ7FunfeFB-D_v-oz_dG0WB8KzA0VjqRJQ6sNFpsM16qgzGwsd6FM4/s320/DSC07283WEB.jpg" /></a> </div>Drinking Vessel made by <a href="http://www.yamazakimushu.com/index.html">Mushu Yamazaki<br /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ceCZI4SDNU1WOcc1vHOr5xKUPe6_TDOcii1u_yJy_Mt0uUwLRQLC5PAp3_ix5VItNXx7T4l_hNHtwn1QJ9aMI7G-inAx-k9LLEhx1LjJZIThI8b5a6gPAWoe6N6tsyBSRlguJP1-1MjS/s1600/DSC07284WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680822888194097394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ceCZI4SDNU1WOcc1vHOr5xKUPe6_TDOcii1u_yJy_Mt0uUwLRQLC5PAp3_ix5VItNXx7T4l_hNHtwn1QJ9aMI7G-inAx-k9LLEhx1LjJZIThI8b5a6gPAWoe6N6tsyBSRlguJP1-1MjS/s320/DSC07284WEB.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>400 years ago, a very wealthy and influential Samurai called <em>Maeda</em> lived in Ishikawa prefecture. He began producing small eating bowls in beautiful lacquerware, and started exporting it around Japan. The regional cuisine industry grew and even today Ishikawa prefecture is still well known for producing beautiful lacquerware eating bowls. </div><br /><div>Luxury travel is travel that allows people to experience another culture in a rare and meaningful way. It helps us discover and appreciate other cultures as well as our own. When we know what we appreciate and value, we continue to seek these values and experiences because they enrich our lives. Luxury dining is a personalized and pleasurable experience that reflects the unique history, culture and nature of a country. </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wlJhioP-or2IgF_F_2heiFkCtwCixxQnBXY6B2nxlhmWaQiEBO017QiLFycQftqEuJY4imwf4lZ2fK7OxE_mjR4N3k9Q3xvK-6A6-svu1bVn88Wj6j3mG9z5hpqpywJ5NKG95B5QDigh/s1600/DSC09096WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 167px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680830298641670066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wlJhioP-or2IgF_F_2heiFkCtwCixxQnBXY6B2nxlhmWaQiEBO017QiLFycQftqEuJY4imwf4lZ2fK7OxE_mjR4N3k9Q3xvK-6A6-svu1bVn88Wj6j3mG9z5hpqpywJ5NKG95B5QDigh/s320/DSC09096WEB.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div>Some hotels and restaurants are already providing these experiences. For example, in Fall, Hotel <em><a href="http://www.ryokancollection.com/eng/kayoutei/ryokan_story.htm?ryokan=kayoutei">Kayoutei</a></em> in Ishikawa prefecture makes a mushroom dish from wild mushrooms growing on the mountainside, and presents it with the brilliant red maple leaves for which the season is famous.</div><br /><div>After dinner, travellers can enjoy a hot spring at an <em>onsen</em> overlooking the same mountainside from which the mushrooms were picked. A combination of personalized service, using local, natural ingredients and enjoying nature makes this experience a luxurious and cultural dining experience. It's difficult to express in words but this experience will enrich your life. </div><br /><div>I would like to add, that there is a wonderful selection of Sake which is made of pure water taken from the mountain in <em>Yamanaka onsen</em>, wonderful local rice and with the use of village technology to give birth to this amazing <em>SAKE</em>.</div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-4503325754202863282011-10-31T23:18:00.012+09:002011-11-03T15:05:06.824+09:00Pork sauté with SHIITAKE mushroom cream sauce<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu9MtWL_wf1Nb9rexy-q9gX5khW0KAvhoLDLmB4yY2-wfnxjQui_41vz4hJRbctW-EFm_Y64uz7lUIHPejcWiUhtUJPkoqqdh0zg4ffoAnPH3bAl7dhFMh8jp6wLJxLxnlCldfXv3GKZ4/s1600/DSC05331%25E4%25BF%25AE+WEB+for+Foodies.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669676944732316978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRu9MtWL_wf1Nb9rexy-q9gX5khW0KAvhoLDLmB4yY2-wfnxjQui_41vz4hJRbctW-EFm_Y64uz7lUIHPejcWiUhtUJPkoqqdh0zg4ffoAnPH3bAl7dhFMh8jp6wLJxLxnlCldfXv3GKZ4/s400/DSC05331%25E4%25BF%25AE+WEB+for+Foodies.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">This is a wonderful sauce using <a href="http://team-foodies.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html"><em>SHIITAKE</em> Mushrooms</a>. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">If you can't get<em> SHITAKE</em>, you can use other mushrooms instead. This recipe is on the table in four simple steps. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><em><strong>Ururu's Recipe</strong></em></span><br /><strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#3366ff;"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Pork</span> </span>sauté with SHIITAKE mushroom cream sauce </span></span></span></em></strong><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><strong>Ingredients (2people) </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">2 slice of Pork, 6 brown mushrooms, 2 <em>SHIITAKE</em> mushrooms, 10 g of butter, nutmeg, </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">salt, pepper, 2 Tbsp of white wine</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><strong>[sauce]</strong> 100cc of fresh cream, 2Tbsp of raisin, 20 cc of white wine, 1/2 ~ 1tsp of coffee sugar (brown) or soft light brown sugar, salt & pepper </span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><strong>Directions </strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">1. Put the nutmeg, salt and pepper onto each pork. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Spread a little of white wine over the pork. Thinly slice <em>SHIITAKE</em> and brown mushrooms.<br />2. Heat the butter (5g) in a large non-stick frying pan. Cook the pork for3-5 minutes on one side until golden brown then turn it over onto the other side for 1-2 minutes and remove the pork from the pan.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">3. Add in the rest of butter to the pan and cook the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine, raisin, fresh cream and sugar until syrupy. At the end, add salt & pepper.</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">4. Return the pork to the pan and warm it up. Place the pork onto the plates and divide the mushroom sauce on top.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqx83qTxd1mZo6Mo5iduMOyXRpysWACmehx8Y5qCxXP9x3j659S39MyW2dtIO4lpUOzT08piPxtdaGQ4N9j21AXLIeXswJ0G7eElFNPPew-71EkTLOXB9t7qpYe6eaox6OGtAEfjEJqBu/s1600/DSC05229WEB+for+Foodies.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669676467648215666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqx83qTxd1mZo6Mo5iduMOyXRpysWACmehx8Y5qCxXP9x3j659S39MyW2dtIO4lpUOzT08piPxtdaGQ4N9j21AXLIeXswJ0G7eElFNPPew-71EkTLOXB9t7qpYe6eaox6OGtAEfjEJqBu/s320/DSC05229WEB+for+Foodies.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH4AYmslX4Udgu1ouYDM62xkqvAhMXEy8HFrwfn_G1hteydts2xNbpsFnfdk98UcKFXXfMD7RUBOrXDmPMTtlJmwCbR3a4fDrms-OorxMfwhuKQ93EIMoOZN0scqjZL59cAKzfglwpgRL/s1600/%25E4%25BA%2595%25E4%25B8%258A%25E6%25A4%258E%25E8%258C%25B8%25EF%25BC%25B7%25EF%25BC%25A5%25EF%25BC%25A2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669678786267487458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH4AYmslX4Udgu1ouYDM62xkqvAhMXEy8HFrwfn_G1hteydts2xNbpsFnfdk98UcKFXXfMD7RUBOrXDmPMTtlJmwCbR3a4fDrms-OorxMfwhuKQ93EIMoOZN0scqjZL59cAKzfglwpgRL/s200/%25E4%25BA%2595%25E4%25B8%258A%25E6%25A4%258E%25E8%258C%25B8%25EF%25BC%25B7%25EF%25BC%25A5%25EF%25BC%25A2.jpg" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>SHIITAKE</em> Mushrooms</span>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-58332321503554105322011-09-29T23:29:00.010+09:002011-10-05T00:42:30.948+09:00SHIITAKE Mushrooms<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMDHEq_pzer7H2qoWGJ88cBR2FM1n5z3jXvosoEIXxqtzgNZ6BRzaFGKBGegeksKOBu1FvkhFK6N22FBrDxwjmwXv53PQDJvdssFG7yWQXmsQgFsDa-_fIsL5bgTj6NF4DHrbs1NWnUmq/s1600/%25E4%25BA%2595%25E4%25B8%258A%25E6%25A4%258E%25E8%258C%25B8%25EF%25BC%25B7%25EF%25BC%25A5%25EF%25BC%25A2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658886722505736466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMDHEq_pzer7H2qoWGJ88cBR2FM1n5z3jXvosoEIXxqtzgNZ6BRzaFGKBGegeksKOBu1FvkhFK6N22FBrDxwjmwXv53PQDJvdssFG7yWQXmsQgFsDa-_fIsL5bgTj6NF4DHrbs1NWnUmq/s400/%25E4%25BA%2595%25E4%25B8%258A%25E6%25A4%258E%25E8%258C%25B8%25EF%25BC%25B7%25EF%25BC%25A5%25EF%25BC%25A2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em></em></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>SHIITAKE</em> is a type of Japanese mushroom. The word comes from Shii tree (Castanopsis cuspidata ). It is generally known in the world by its Japanese name, <em>SHIITAKE</em>. Recently, we can eat <em>SHIITAKE</em> at luxurious restraunts in the wold. <em>SHIITAKE</em> has a wonderful flavor and texture. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Here in Japan, <em>SHIITAKE</em> mushrooms are popular ingredients for Japanese cuisines. However, <em>SHIITAKE</em> has a wide range in price. Some of the famous brand<em> SHIITAKE</em> mushrooms are very expensive. My fovorite mushroom, <em>INOUE</em> <em>SHIITAKE</em>, a famous brand in NARA, is fantastic!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I recommend using an excellent <em>SHIITAKE</em> to make <em>SHIITAKE BURGER</em>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Enjoy the flavor of <em>SHITAKE</em> mushroom!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLx3UbrkHGRh0rfeLCaB2mibU3uCCainQJ09ihpJ_4z73Geqq188kx02AWnlqB1Lf-NxVeEKNvQocAXgziyBqeTeYLl7pjRIMPh_dgjMOdBdz7cBDG9rdQuecUyvZeLsRcQQF2KDeJ9SN9/s1600/%25E4%25BA%2595%25E4%25B8%258A%25E6%25A4%258E%25E8%258C%25B8%25E3%2583%2590%25E3%2583%25BC%25E3%2582%25AC%25E3%2583%25BC.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658886901199112578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLx3UbrkHGRh0rfeLCaB2mibU3uCCainQJ09ihpJ_4z73Geqq188kx02AWnlqB1Lf-NxVeEKNvQocAXgziyBqeTeYLl7pjRIMPh_dgjMOdBdz7cBDG9rdQuecUyvZeLsRcQQF2KDeJ9SN9/s400/%25E4%25BA%2595%25E4%25B8%258A%25E6%25A4%258E%25E8%258C%25B8%25E3%2583%2590%25E3%2583%25BC%25E3%2582%25AC%25E3%2583%25BC.jpg" /></a></span><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-38389264993189972192011-08-18T00:00:00.008+09:002011-08-22T21:45:42.707+09:00NATTO<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640729066297203538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqEYYMNOArFWMrOyQXeunljXi_ADZW2eYzqNjxNDbPAdE7Z6qMD6IDmLj6H3UMIQ8u1gDbWe3Q85-NjdcxAwxnL8fr4UKMIjq2ZOHQpiSPa99e2OQcOzyI3l3Peh-C1ATIhLYaakk5TA0/s400/DSC01713%25E4%25BF%25AEWEB.jpg" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>NATTO</em> is a traditional Japanese food and is popular especially at breakfast. It is known to be one of the most healthy Japanese food rich in protein and probiotics. </span></span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq9W9VBLL5L9v6Z5ilg5DcNGJxGcCl7_s8gsXJPJ7tuQRx4NTDRAW9XWHPPZcwcbJSIzjSrQ5PZ8FM97S1Lrgkc6HWLsuuX_8xPieddUHhbLjgJ1iznLLsfDTOzxD7vNo8qADl0xgGFex/s1600/NattoWEB2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 165px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 173px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642165388711832578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgq9W9VBLL5L9v6Z5ilg5DcNGJxGcCl7_s8gsXJPJ7tuQRx4NTDRAW9XWHPPZcwcbJSIzjSrQ5PZ8FM97S1Lrgkc6HWLsuuX_8xPieddUHhbLjgJ1iznLLsfDTOzxD7vNo8qADl0xgGFex/s400/NattoWEB2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em>NATTO </em>has a strange look. Although it is a type of bean, it doesn't look like one. (See the photo)</span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>NATTO</em> is made from soy beans which are fermented by<em> NATTO</em> bacillus. This is the reason it looks strange. It has a powerful smell, strong taste and a sticky texture. <em>NATTO</em> is usually served with a bit of soy sauce, long green onions, and a fresh raw egg on top. These ingredients can be mixed together before eating. For me,it is absolutely delicious and topping plenty of <em>NATTO</em> on rice is the best way of eating <em>NATTO</em>.</span> </span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>NATTO</em> is a fascinating food for some people. They say that they can not live without <em>NATTO</em>. However, for some people, <em>NATTO</em> seems to be one of the most awful food in the world. It is the Japanese </span><a href="http://team-foodies.blogspot.com/2010/05/vegemite.html"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">VEGEMITE</span></em></a><span style="font-size:130%;">!</span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Because of the strong smell, some people hate <em>NATTO</em>. They say that they can not even stare at <em>NATTO</em> and can’t get close to people who had <em>NATTO</em>. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The smell of <em>NATTO</em> will make them crazy. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">When visiting Japan, if you have a chance you can comment that you like <em>NATTO</em> and you may learn more about Japanese food culture. </span>
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Recently, <em>NATTO</em> has spread even to the western part of Japan. The way we eat <em>NATTO</em> has more varieties today. We eat <em>NATTO</em> with bread, pasta, Japanese noodles and so on. </span></span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">If you would like to try <em>NATTO</em>, </span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I recommend <em>NATTO</em> as a <em>canapé</em>.</span></span>
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<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640728650947971218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCbTb8Kb7inCdmEc2Avys1UBr4SVptHaEZNBa3xlpa_Qd3G4UIxqIo7CxvbLZPM8tXMds8elfZ5G1iisHAnTKVfEnc0G8m-7QhH8Np41OA7V_URVMj0y2IN8-mt42jSF0gHHT9gsG9zps/s400/DSC01703%25E4%25BF%25AEWEB.jpg" /> <strong><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Ururu's Recipe </span></em></strong>
<br /><strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">< NATTO & Avocado Canapé ></span></em></strong>
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<br /><strong>Ingredients:
<br /></strong>NATTO (1 pack), cherry tomato, avocado, vegetable sprout or chives(optional), salt & pepper, Extra Virgin Olive oil, crackers, coriander powder
<br /><strong>Method:</strong>
<br />1. Slice the avocado and cut the cherry tomato in half.
<br />2. Take the crackers (I used <em>Cracottes</em>) and Spread 1 tsp NATTO, 2~3 slices of avocado, tomato, and garnish with sprout or chives onto each cracker.
<br />3. Add salt & pepper, extra virgin olive oil and coriander powder onto each cracker.
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<br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqNvcsayQ97FqkCkDpVn8RCblamzqZrKMwRgIOPE8EYffqmNDaqyfDSAL0f5-mTFSQ9DEzYrx7w-fbQMVW9PgGilLbcd7XWyyZH982Hyoh0RxOG7lvfCgORcUJ2UaH-ACd4fMbncNZx7w/s1600/DSC01696%25E4%25BF%25AE.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642179221910246210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqNvcsayQ97FqkCkDpVn8RCblamzqZrKMwRgIOPE8EYffqmNDaqyfDSAL0f5-mTFSQ9DEzYrx7w-fbQMVW9PgGilLbcd7XWyyZH982Hyoh0RxOG7lvfCgORcUJ2UaH-ACd4fMbncNZx7w/s400/DSC01696%25E4%25BF%25AE.jpg" /></a></p>
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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613276694398112946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoWw8tGR59UJzRZFs5vlP-ctxSE2tIXsQalGOMm4ahll9WO_b3FIeq1S5y_BSwL3KdlSooj4hHKBzGa3Jq1K5XkveihQwhLKoe1eRlrYxJzl8sXR4nhW2aPelLsafly2093zsSncuW6md/s400/DSC00304WEB.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">We can find a variety of color from many different types of places in Thailand such asGreen (trees), Pink (taxis), Red (temple candles or Satellite TV antennas), Yellow (roofs, doors temple candles, and spices), Gold (Buddha icons and temple roofs), Orange ( the attire of a Buddhist priest) etc. Thai food also has vivid and energetic colors – Green (herbs), Red (chilies, curry paste, prawns, shrimp, watermelon shakes!), Yellow (curry paste) .</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613274369342368930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi92Z0GRPFCoaLHNlTo7_2GMC8WLMtkhlUhzzaDZl9tto5elX27YN1r29ZYzKzvsMpHtanZ_vj7fctl_iyNl3ljpi84gmyoJuxG3nQWCr1Zxy1fGRMlzPpqSbaVCgtTMk0PLV-f594Ai3so/s320/DSC00325WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613281425067048866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxKKbaMXr_yJipCi7WEyWlGaYOwUiH2WNCsBzU3W8jJcT670g2RsixIt0shBl5xcciV55NTB5ewDGYydwx0ozHLvYtYbt30peR2O_FN_dkTb4dD_HDKiHgatuG0S0RAfWK4AD0qDVQWAw/s320/DSC00345WEB.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613275339459465218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunWMLAudOy8ZsY8FxRd-Gi3efZHCIQf7oYLlHc0q5dthA9_64nMmS9zoINQSiKFdR13KsQLRnUEqQPD1jXTOBwbV-yRele2fF84lkPeq7fcRtb0lOCwpDmLWBgP1GzAQTqgMJHI09DEZa/s320/DSC00305WEB.jpg" /> (See the photos: from the top : many kinds of curry pastes in the market.)</span> </p><br /><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Thai cuisine uses variety of herbs and spices making it one of the reasons the Thai table is so colorful. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Royal Thai Cuisine is wonderful. Thai porcelain, called 'Benjarong' is used as a part of the culinary experience.<br />The word 'Benjarong,' literally means 'five colors'. The painted decoration usually consists of 3 to 8 colors. So the Thai define their cuisine and heritage by serving the carved vegetables and the fruits together in the Benjarong. </span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613276308653408274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UmCfNBIXzsRvKCM1iMR0CZCTVTsLVaX_0zAGvEcnyxXN7DtRF6uz65BNKpB2sPfeD1HV386MfhC-wHWnqkaeTmi20ZbLXSAdWyjbH-MkKwyiOC8h1SxifIlX2rBSzImh4jWBzrSwGvQl/s400/DSC00099WEB.jpg" /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></p><br /><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">When I talked with Mr. Surasak Kongsawat, the chief chef of the prestigious royal Thai cuisine restaurant (Frequented by the Royal family), <a href="http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/dusit-thani-bangkok-restaurants-a-bars/benjarong.html">" Benjarong" at Hotel Dusit Thani Bangkok</a>, he said, "Thai cuisine is not only hot but also a delicate cuisine." The beautifully decorated cuisine with colorful carving vegetables and fruit - This is the Royal Thai Cuisine. </span></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613284726571659170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlweBg2qql0Ur5oBIG29dLf0lD6_NsHnUZYqLqiQS6dL_Z1jd1FcrrqkLt5-2jju4Z-ODDGjV5vk59rXAWbnIEcYn6LH2LX3se0szHr1s9Zw2UVfu5zgbKvmet0V9BSaiyeEI7ebjvp5M/s200/DSC00117WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;"> (</span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">photo: look at beautiful yellow roses made from carrots!)</span><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Both Thai and Japanese people love noodles very much. I enjoy combining Thai and Japanese cuisine - Thai green curry and the Japanese thin noodle <em><a href="http://team-foodies.blogspot.com/2011/02/japanese-noodle-somen-thinnest-noodle.html">SOMEN</a></em>. The <em>SOMEN</em> noodle is very versatile and can be just as good with curry as rice. </span></p><br /><br /><p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613268028736909810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6zE0qDmUFA69-lsCA7xP03cBhBUgUdpCj6pAAWCoQqd-4C21Gm0Z38gXMk-uMQ1hjGqvr3mzlwkVMZ4sENxQ9ygEtFXjuGwmLQJ9ng_gUrBrx7rZgrcRvqz37cs94OhcoWkn1j74x_7M3/s400/DSC00550WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Ururu's Recipe </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">1. Boil SOMEN until cooked. (about 3 minutes) </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">2. Prepare Thai green curry using paste. 3. Serve the noodles in bowls with this curry and ENJOY! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">for your reference: <span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://ameblo.jp/ururustyle/day-20101031.html">photos of Thailand</a> </span></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><a href="http://ameblo.jp/ururustyle/entry-10630160069.html">photos of Thailand 2</a></span><br /><a href="http://ameblo.jp/ururustyle/day-20101031.html">Thailand has a variety of colors in its towns and cuisine (Japanese vergion)</a>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-17072149476384639692011-05-02T22:49:00.014+09:002011-05-03T00:27:12.002+09:00GOPAN - Rice Bread Cooker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3fwc5h8pkLPGhyphenhyphenzV0QQMk4nQro1_LSU6GL5-4l625IrEax8y-W0-C0A-1CzJU9Rlmbau0wKr_MOXsp7AjMl-Dv5be1ZFlkeYJw8OSSyBe1W3n-8lzTIxlKiZKuXE4fn2yPRgSI1GaXAz/s1600/Gopan32.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 193px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602087562882269170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3fwc5h8pkLPGhyphenhyphenzV0QQMk4nQro1_LSU6GL5-4l625IrEax8y-W0-C0A-1CzJU9Rlmbau0wKr_MOXsp7AjMl-Dv5be1ZFlkeYJw8OSSyBe1W3n-8lzTIxlKiZKuXE4fn2yPRgSI1GaXAz/s320/Gopan32.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Most Japanese use rice cookers called <em>SUIHANKI. </em></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Most modern rice cookers have many features like a timer, pressure & steam settings, high heating efficiency iron pots etc. The price is quite wide, from ¥10,000 to over ¥100,000. Young Japanese woman use also rice cookers for soup, pilaf, boiled vegetables and so on. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Many Chinese tourists buy rice cookers in Akihabara, the famous “electronic town” where they often sell out. Companies that produce rice cookers’s stock have been on the rise, and product just can’t keep up with demand. The plants even continue production through the holidays. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602087196635320482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssFuWaA4khSWt050oT9tRwfFY1fjNicoEd2NXHRYI0yPHc52rqTdzRahljzhrOFDObpKg0-xQ9hz-ujmQivx0aI7oVcg-c8uaDqEPhB8_Qc-rQqAtjn6lQ76Az_38vPmCdB4UPXiZO9Tk/s320/GOPAN+RED.jpg" /> <span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Recently, rice bread cooker "<em>GOPAN"</em> has been developed by the famous electronic company, <em>Sanyo</em>. <em>GOPAN</em> is the first of its kind in the world, and has overwhelming popularity. <em>Sanyo</em> says it is unable to keep up with huge demand for its new cooker. The world’s first rice bread cooker <em>GOPAN</em> can deliver delicious fresh baked bread made from rice! </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>GOPAN</em> offers a healthy and a happy rice lifestyle for the eater. <em>GOPAN</em>'s good point is that you can easily bake rice bread from "rice grain" at home. Making bread from rice flour is not new, but few shops sell the expensive rice flour. Furthermore, the number of children developing allergies to flour are increacing, giving the <em>GOPAN</em> an additional benefit: "Rice Bread" without flour. </span></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">One of the reasons for developing this machine is to contend with the increasing the food self-sufficiency rate. Japanese self-sufficiency rate is about 40%. Most of flour is imported. We used to eat rice at every meal, but recently, the amount of consumerd rice has decreeced, especially among young people. They eat bread and noodles (pasta, Chinese noodles, and Japanese noodles such as <em>SOBA</em> and <em>UDON</em> etc.). </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><em>Sanyo</em> wishes to bring the rice back into young people’s diet. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;">The <em>GOPAN</em>- putting rice back into the mouth of the young through bread. </span><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><a href="http://direct.jp.sanyo.com/gopan/movie/movie02/step3.html">Video of GOPAN</a> </span></p>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-25169076394006443022011-04-21T21:15:00.027+09:002011-04-24T02:09:07.250+09:00Six Senses Resorts & Spas - Phuket, Thailand<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Wonder of human senses </span><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598808963279850322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKQxdUMVrkniqPB1DGxbAgwUDPi8NyUFIs7icFM8c9YY2yBminxAbjJqyzXYBLfuogoz_Aahyphenhyphen5t-8rfmt6R4VHwwIcMVxE8ugRYFZZ4dfaNaHxrSVmOGzE7Zrj6TtMwXVMcvt0RNQe0uI/s320/DSC07941WEB.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598799347456955314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWwcbPOBorwgeiDuk4h6qVW3jCvuXm9WZGndsQXuLHfQ-ntTAAHl8e0hHtmdyKN8bMXzsB1blm-h9D3oeMXW4j38GlZhkd3Zxdi15w5J1yWEcknLLEM5MUcp5h7NPQ4yzxxNx_okfiJc-8/s400/DSC08106WEB2.jpg" /> </p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.sixsenses.com/SixSensesSanctuaryPhuket/index.php"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The Six Senses Sanctuary</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">(Six Senses Destination Spa) is dedicated to transforming the lifestyle of its guests through a complete immersion into a healthy and mindful living. They offer structured and personalized programmes that blend holistic fitness activities, organic fishetarian spa cuisine, wellness education, self-discovery classes, and relaxation and renewal.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">They offer a novel and internationally inspired Spa Cuisine in which they try to use as many ingredients from their own ecologically grown gardens. There are wonderful fishetarian dishes served with only the best the sea has to offer.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598810840065138386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLN9KRYReEwYEnFVxFlpnpTSh_9f3sX3AlNPxBBSn1l6CTW3vlN_ejeHZJyVVX3gTLu_kuaMn04zToassONFUiJxIcs4ok3N0tBq_Sj0OVuJo5uy8Xd3hWAOiJvfx1jIpMAcx4l1G5kxfT/s200/DSC07914WEB2.jpg" /></span></span></p><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598813814514067170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2u8e9bmdx6soFnTlfkG3P1eHOBh6rueSwQ79cBdCc0Ia7swOA_GRpdagF8w0m1pHVd2aAsLyGwaY8oDpARe4AphuFqMmBN0n8CTv0P5M5jESBpvPSNlNYqyQHCMOSIqxzZuu9ctLB-tJF/s320/DSC08069WEB.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598810631743781874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRBwGcQdvPNDZPh9NH_UVimbhC_HedqFxOtmZ4gsz-ckdDHP6cq78cXsjjsMf7HMqkuyzDxXcLdyPrtZRwXeNVbpJvoSfp9B_yM-9mFkXhJFhi2V_wflOLDn_Lp_g-TSX8wM1q8O2MBz8/s200/DSC07948WEB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598803373112436834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZDWJ0fh7yfMtjj2soeYez1oRxbP7oVo0eFi9eetr2xDjES-RYp-2Zys7OY_Hcmw8Nz5giUima-G0z5Q3fR_d0epzTk6QN7XpVT0yCcsSbwmMmITd2KrSue01YDWwEBlr6E_BO5g_ZBtT/s400/DSC07837WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">We can also have a Raw Foods dining experience. Raw Foods preparation, also known as ‘Living Cuisine’ avoids the use of animal products. It is high in nutrients and minerals with a maximum cooking temperature of 42 degrees Centigrade (116 degrees Fahrenheit) is strictly observed. This raw food cooking method allows enzymes and vitamins to be preserved which cannot be achieved at higher temperatures. Raw Foods preparations contain a higher nutritional content, resulting in higher energy levels.</span></span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I am very much a meat- lover. Six Senses Sanctuary has no meat. They use only fish and vegetables & fruit. They do not use oil except olive oil. Also, only when you ask, will you be given butter or coffee. The only beverages they serve are herb teas, fresh juice and organic wine. There is no beer and coke.</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I was worried, wondering if I could live four days without meat! However, It was no problem at all! </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I found that meats or vegetables are not necessary for me. The important thing is the taste which can satisfy my stomach and brain.</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Just because they do not use meat in their cuisine doesn't mean that their dishes are simple. The technical skills of the chef and the fresh ingredients make us happy and give us a fulfilling cuisine. They prepare their cuisine in Chinese, Italian, French, Japanese and Thai styles.</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I can live without meat in Six Senses resorts and Spa. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Food and our senses are wonders!</span></p><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598806088445710306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWG6QkETTZnFyxrH_w36DgP5mILsasWQCLWxTX_QnzJSuLnT3InjK9dKRe688maHidFvONeDuGH0JslR3V-14qCeI7QIA3L9DDtP0DzEGaA_tcbfN80Dfqgb4WuOx6ncEfu-TqdijOKFKj/s320/DSC08129WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-size:78%;">Raw Zucchini "Cannelloni" filled with herb and nut cheese </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">on tomato basil sauce</span> </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598806569760861314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjueF_1qigJvLNC2pIBVRiGan1BF7FAYNsoYNlf_T439Cnivip4gLJ59ObwKp33xGzktM9Xj8gE6pJ9ACrv75uf0YfJnO1JljWbaBtnuogEeXlfvZuyFQfS7XQF39QAqz7DsrkmhCe-Ry_e/s320/DSC08098WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> Stir fried local fish with rice noodle, kale, carrot and soya sauce</span> </span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.ururu-ururu.net/thai.html">Ururu Kaigo Official Site</a> - Thailand</div></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-4093067663369070502011-04-10T18:38:00.011+09:002011-04-10T19:16:44.188+09:00KUTANI porcelain - SAICHI’s Dish + MAURI’s Chocolate -<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593894386653760978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFna7G3uywZo_IAyKJZDoMoa1E003UXnj3agBmrL3bLug8W-BROwPzrGt0x45wocvTMkNpNbmi_w9vY_dRsPgg1D4YhCOKT7cYVlFAxtwaGrkXWex-GcUDgRgnwkxNSUNKQNeEurkjUJUC/s400/DSC01670%25E4%25BF%25AE.jpg" /> <br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>"KUTANI"</em> dish made by <em>Saichi Matsumoto</em>.</span> <br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><em>KUTANI</em> means nine valleys and is the name of an area and a village. The two characters that make up the word <em>KUTANI</em> consist of the character for "nine"(<em>KU</em>) and "valley"(<em>TANI</em>). <em>KUTANI </em>porcelain was born in 1655. I enjoy serving the chocolate from a wonderful pastry shop "MAURI" founded by Francesc Mauri in 1929 in Barcelona, with beautiful green & gold <em>SAICHI’s KUTANI dish</em>.</span></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593894683701215442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi08nyA6B3O-qgRR7w_njvdGoSAQvJ0TMfRZkI_yRgGwb7Qd3mZuBDukwVi_HpzZ2QHXMVlIPPeGhWH5u4NxMe4JA4iELjh1VEegPGZOsH5L9ej3LGrW_cb6qVH-4F7m7U8NO2G3mMY_vlu/s400/DSC01671WEB.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593895211132913186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTWJ4QAQ6zo0BZccKJhc5Ezl_ttpSewV6eHY-HnELpvvR10HpX0bX_ovBivjTR4M1csilPkO7NpXd6IXtOEPiXZXxfo38PyU4MaMNa8cVLCqg_l0T0puOoCyaEtwzmDnnjSneZiT0YwdOy/s400/DSC01673WEB.jpg" /> <br /><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593894975546239794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sluMw11uB1igqP-R0kDd3t5V3UMDMCkRvVad2oq7l6Oe3XfuyARaROjIz0wRI3cfEUUUmbSDzz-XF-5Zrl9L6n8rs-JqSWHXcWsyVTN0n9546e5kI-Y0OCdywoRsL94BkHNrpswBKdsW/s320/DSC01674WEB.jpg" /></div><br /><div><br /><div></div></div></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-28406806104917762782011-03-04T03:00:00.013+09:002011-03-04T03:35:34.880+09:00HINAMATSURI - Girls' Day<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579915343165555986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1e62VIpz9mqFBK4T1dri0PLWecEtkf7GywOTShyphenhyphenvaArXmjYsAV80iVFJ0-w3azdGoEMj8B4URQip96uFRSnNEUhd09xrqdKCRcuiwJmI-4Xc9xHY_kaSDYHy7qe4S-e7wOzNy9GQldUH/s400/DSC01620WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;"> [Photo] Michelin 3 Star Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan "<a href="http://www.kitcho.com/kyoto/shoplist_en/arashiyama/index.html">Arashiyama KITCHO</a>"<br /></span><br /><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">March 3rd is Girls' day in Japan. Special sets of dolls called "OHINASAMA" </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">are displayed and girls' health and happiness are celebrated.<br /></span><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUaEAmZbojMdsfWqlZXmjZU-g_w_6vefLg_RD5KlEV417oFmTvsF2aF0YU5RZRIqyOGDVO7Sh4vHHaJzk1pvBbrRzEdM56fDOmQS0aCiGh_ZrI9YkhjAL07ZoC7n-w7abQ9JT97SmwuES/s1600/DSC01986WEB.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579920446896192994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiUaEAmZbojMdsfWqlZXmjZU-g_w_6vefLg_RD5KlEV417oFmTvsF2aF0YU5RZRIqyOGDVO7Sh4vHHaJzk1pvBbrRzEdM56fDOmQS0aCiGh_ZrI9YkhjAL07ZoC7n-w7abQ9JT97SmwuES/s200/DSC01986WEB.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579920764100074882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTxNiH2YT4VOlgBHmARCRF86_5I90Y8XthCNISguXlmaU7Cn2ApPAhZHspzj2htxZhf76cyyP4jM2zUHSZ6lVNiV43zbuEHCUfnTcd-P4mag-Wts6Gz5Itp7nzEoST5JezgpTLG70PTsGs/s400/DSC01979WEB.jpg" /><br /><div></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-836486726763887192011-02-23T01:33:00.011+09:002011-02-23T23:08:42.029+09:00Japanese noodle "SOMEN" - The thinnest noodle in the world<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576560899874614578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3DGeIluSekQSmaGwgcehGfzL3TDg0FsuevyzoPQ58VmGCubOzAhh6csa_Joydhb-ttiTqWZM0KCNYvpCiXHDra8gNr1Szj2tuuknlR133XUEDUsNcinjeAUsWBpA5k-HvxMQ4Nf50jLc/s400/DSC01570%25E4%25BF%25AE%25EF%25BC%25B7%25EF%25BC%25A5%25EF%25BC%25A2.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">You probably know Japanese cuisine SUSHI and TEMPURA, however, do you know SOMEN? SOMEN is a Japanese noodle made from wheat and is much skinnier than other Japanese noodles. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">How skinny it is do you think? </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Noodles are eaten all over the world, from the Italian pastas, Chinese noodles to the numerous other types of Asian noodles. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">When I visit noodle restaurants in Thailand, I can choose the noodle from 4 different kind of noodles and eat with 4 traditional seasonings as own taste. I love Thai noodle very much. </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The Japanese noodle SOMEN is from ancient times. </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Now in Japan, people eat SOMEN daily, especially in the summer. However, in olden days, due to the difficultly of importing precious wheat, only people of the court could eat SOMEN. SOMEN has been a court cuisine for long time.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The Italian pasta “angel hair” is a famous skinny noodle. However, the world's skinniest noodle is in Nara. One of the SOMEN of famous SOMEN brand YAMAMOTO developed a 0.3mm SOMEN. In every 10g, 300 sticks are produced! </span><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576561159941952674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZojTWZEuQ0FA3bUU3uAs63aJTawngCAXS6WFKize6kmIDL1BxaBWL9-aAPwmhZBJPcklskh1ZFzshZO0NEjjf1vIO3OGSxLW0a-P3lllwD15xCs5yBgcP4aJuA9iIcd4Ey4wWlQVPhYj/s400/%25EF%25BC%25B7%25EF%25BC%25A5%25EF%25BC%25A2DSC01557%25E4%25BF%25AE.jpg" /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;">[Photo] See how skinny it is. A normal SOMEN is 0.9~1.3mm. This is 1/3 the size. The name of this SOMEN is "SHIRAGA" which means White Hair. F</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:85%;">rom left: Italian Pasta "TAGLIATELLE": 6mm, "SHIRAGA": 0.3mm</span><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I recomend using "SHIRAGA" in Soup. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-68815931473739357082011-02-20T14:17:00.010+09:002011-02-20T15:06:54.704+09:00Gaudí and Casa Calvet - Barcelona<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575641730058355794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7k6vP9ixV-tZ_wRwt41An-VeiVL3CoggCYZ-aQ9fjTmRp7PiJyydm5NqO1o1pQVuqGH0vPPRmrhe0HHgkqxKCNu4T7tFud5BhCsDqapqvjM-uTx8qSz3x2OGpQaj1F1Q3nBCrxbeeXMAB/s400/DSC01731.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575642181967172226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJX07hL6pKigrZGbUKJ4rMUjAM7a4fZVjVIZ384bP3zTYqELwo1MAYCj-EyErVzusrbSR7gFE9aftoU4h2W4qYDEfOr_MT5s3BjvpZjWdCNJfmQc9-La3yQ_UDPpwG4lpfN3SkUtGz8Ts/s400/DSC01734.JPG" /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlWxe8lYOjJAv3qJcp3w8OBttvYGt5V2JUFIE1dwzSkmzits92GwwNrn67y-_imwnfafw4zxGgT_IaUQTIjrnol9lnBIUo3A0doz9wXCU_6Lv-4KbYBTLmWsv-_MD14A1fx-ya3qJydnx/s1600/DSC01739.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575645649251063058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlWxe8lYOjJAv3qJcp3w8OBttvYGt5V2JUFIE1dwzSkmzits92GwwNrn67y-_imwnfafw4zxGgT_IaUQTIjrnol9lnBIUo3A0doz9wXCU_6Lv-4KbYBTLmWsv-_MD14A1fx-ya3qJydnx/s400/DSC01739.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;">Above, from top: Appetizer of the day</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:85%;">Seafood-stuffed squid, with baby squid sauce, vegetable couscous</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Caramelized vanilla cream with pineapple and hazelnut tuile </span><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.casacalvet.es/">Restaurant Casa Calvet</a> - located in the building created by the Catalan Architectural genius Antoni Gaudí.<br /></span><div></div><br /></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-751509462931034802011-02-06T14:48:00.007+09:002011-02-06T21:01:32.372+09:00espressamente illy Tokyo - marocchino<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwjaouBANIJtdKoYBQmmBHIl0EQdBkH-A1USY5wofx-XsclUIb8MMoK1heNRzKcv4CgId3svwbmTkY9KhfD2Yrj1A4Sc4QE_HDlVQeaW5V1KySPNwONYgA_BpeJZ71H-aKTewFVFtVTCX/s1600/DSC01014+2WEB.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570450175245610978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwjaouBANIJtdKoYBQmmBHIl0EQdBkH-A1USY5wofx-XsclUIb8MMoK1heNRzKcv4CgId3svwbmTkY9KhfD2Yrj1A4Sc4QE_HDlVQeaW5V1KySPNwONYgA_BpeJZ71H-aKTewFVFtVTCX/s400/DSC01014+2WEB.jpg" /></a> <div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.espressamenteilly.jp/"><span style="font-size:85%;">espressamente illy</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> in Tokyo </span><span style="font-size:85%;">- taking a photo of "beautiful red & brown": marocchino</span></div><br /><div></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-49553732437722107682011-01-23T23:22:00.006+09:002011-01-23T23:54:06.122+09:00“KOME” - JAPANESE RICE<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565390665849402562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit2anIyFq47FetsqigpZ6bflXD5VpCwd0O_BcJkyz9vmjpZfysw2Rv5ayr1UsicLO8J0N7HccWwK1mCNwCd_b8h7vCII9epaQ8Yj87RCa6HbgJqzdj4hWOq22jIBbQ5OjlgRRFEYJJS4Wd/s400/DSC00999WEB.jpg" /><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br />Rice is very special for Japanese, you could say it represents our spirit and religion.<br />Rice is always in the center of the meal in Japan, not only as a staple food that includes the carbohydrates we should take everyday, but also as a side dish to complement the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine.<br /><br />Eating excellent white rice at home is a symbol of wealth.<br />At the restaurant, if they serve a wonderful main dish, but the rice is lacking in quality or ill-prepared, we are left dissatisfied. The restaurant will be considered low class, and we will not re-patron.<br /><br />Rice is evaluated by its taste, surface luster, texture, smell, sweetness, shape and color…There are many contributing aspects to a quality grain.<br />Even deceivingly simple, rice can be enjoyed just as 'white rice'. One popular and delicious example is the rice ball "ONIGIRI". </span></div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><div><br />There are many different kinds of ONIGIRI from ONIGIRI with salmon or UME(plum pickles), to the highest quality ONIGIRI, the GINSHARI NIGIRI which uses only the best white rices and salts.<br /><br />In ancient Japan, people would pay their taxes with rice. So from this historical past time, is rice also considered a measure of wealth and value.<br />Even now, we scold children if they leave even one piece of rice in their rice bowl -“If you don’t eat it all, your eyes will be blinded.”<br />This means that we think rice is special, and we give our gratitude towards our rice farmers.<br />We also have a saying, “There are 7 Gods in the one rice package.” </div><div> </div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565390942219055490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLf3tFjrdE8IWL2O7IK1CdW3WIOubj3m0Ek_Twjv5y1BcOrXAQQbYbMk6wAfhsyBBOeX1gKC8yylkvSRcf6-NOtFRVL2uqvqbYMN6n7JHM9gbutpYoSiihkxyPe_v07ZTuaal4E2XVSBS7/s400/DSC01002WEB.jpg" /><br /></div><div></div><div><br />In autumn we feel happiness and the pleasure of a luxurious life as we partake in the newest crop of rice called, "SHIN-MAI"<br />Throughout Japan, from city-to-city, to family-to-family different ways of cooking and preparing rice exist, however rice is always treated carefully and with respect.<br />One story comes to mind from a friend of mine. His father who was becoming forgetful in his old age became sick. Despite his forgetfulness, he always remembered the taste and flavor of his favorite rice. One day, while staying at a hospital he was served rice. When he tasted this rice, he stated, " This is not my favorite rice". His wife brought him his very soft rice, bringing a bright smile to his face. His favorite rice brought him peace of mind. Food is essential in life.<br />How to treat, and what we think about rice is an expression of our culture and spirit.<br /><br /><br /><em>Ururu’s Recipe<br /></em>- Wash the rice in the pot with cold water (In winter, the fingers can become cold and chilly, but never use hot water).<br />- Scrub the rice, and pay attention to see that rice is not cracked. We enjoy the nice sound that caused when we scrub the rice.<br />- Wash the rice repeatedly until the water remains clear.<br />- Put the rice into the pan, add the measured water, cover with the lid and let it sit for 20 minutes.<br />- After that, cook the rice 13~16minutes. With the first 5minutes on low heat, then tuned to medium or high. Once you start cooking the rice, do not remove the lid or stir.<br />- After cooking, turn off the heat but keep the lid tight to complete the steaming process for an additional 10-20 minutes. </span></div></div>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-34818252080050930702011-01-10T23:08:00.026+09:002011-01-11T00:28:34.553+09:00Hills Marche' in TOKYO<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5TR1lqhQRF093UPPuwfHLfr1CRTf90Dmpc6WygIGO0nrJ3MwtfE9SF4YfYuHiLsxqUEFKCMCWFq_dPiGTGJmP3OGHudiOoSRyXGRAOHh4JsuYxlrSw9tXY94S3DAYdkqoHS4AzQNmzB1/s1600/DSC00858WEB.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560549225084397202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5TR1lqhQRF093UPPuwfHLfr1CRTf90Dmpc6WygIGO0nrJ3MwtfE9SF4YfYuHiLsxqUEFKCMCWFq_dPiGTGJmP3OGHudiOoSRyXGRAOHh4JsuYxlrSw9tXY94S3DAYdkqoHS4AzQNmzB1/s320/DSC00858WEB.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Marche´ Japon Project which offers a chance to buy delicious fruits and vegetables direct from the farm, are started in the end of 2009. The food market is a tradition in daily life of Europeans. In search of gastronomic delights, throngs gather at “le marche”, carefully selecting fresh ingredients and buzzing with the energy that only the topic of good eating can ignite. </span><br /><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Now this delightful tradition has come to ARK Hills Karajan Place in Tokyo. However, the Hills Marche´ is so much more than a food market! There is also the leisurely enjoyment of champagne brunch, fun workshops for kids and even cooking classes taught by leading chefs.<br /><br />Many delicious vegetables and fruit from all over the Japan are gathered on Hills Marche every weekend. I found good a looking Romanesco this weekend. Romanesco is in season in Japan. </span></div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">ZUITEL is one of my favorite shops in Hills Marche’. They sell select fresh vegetables. Their vegetables line up beautifully on the table. Amazing!<br />Rare yellow carrot and normal orange carrot, white, red and violet turnip line up with the gradations of color are beautiful. It looks like art shop, not the marche’. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">I think “Eating vegetables” starts at the correct shop. Here at Marche' the shop master treats his vegetables with care as he presents them to us. </span></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560548449423237010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKH9rihzk9Q-UnGtVBWkTldoiNCYgrabVntqZs5OSLivNrTCJPDGFYt4lDY9XnC5I17mnNiaUef3TVSFrQ4bg9ez6XvIM8NoPdrJXoazRLo2KY8t-ti_Ma0yrxkBYeaO8gwoGAmPAEs7lZ/s320/DSC00857WEB.jpg" /></div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Look at the beautiful Romanesco! </span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Doesn't it look like a delicious flower? </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">If the photographer <a href="http://www.mapplethorpe.org/portfolios/flowers/">Robert Mapplethorpe</a> was still alive and took a photo of this Romanesco....I wonder, what kind of photo would he take? </span></div><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /><div></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560548855473117426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsY36iSfLlOs8vhuq8NWsb7wPDoD0rpshQ3qEB0Ri3ENFgZYu3S3KM0tAoDZ6h5kyR3pwZQz7RRkXvOeTftlaVa92WPCduNKFmlfwJjLJd9Nfm_PDak25adoQv7kGACCGrU2UNahSoAU7_/s320/DSC00861WEB.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"></div></span>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-547707803934938530.post-4893141519915909512011-01-06T22:31:00.015+09:002011-01-07T00:33:53.827+09:00Le Pain Quotidien TOKYO<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559086304647975522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5HUUTW0pHythYN0JThCSE-1UAafFOcrQWLcofxDkdNnfANMPKfl6zqe8iAZm1z0NkQdyxX3MLDrnExK0Eh-c5FfEuzP089cIDqFzjSU3vJ9USvZTD6LHDxwas5HKIuytfzcjI2Od3_93/s320/DSC01029WEB2.jpg" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Known for its communal tables where people share bottle of jam and books, </span><a href="http://www.lepainquotidien.jp/en/#/en_JP/about"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Le Pain Quotidien</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> opened yesterday in TOKYO. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQfBb6SZ4OaUh6PRs0p920b7xlkFhgJL1T5XB52Yp3zI6c2C8_Xm14HSktAhh66WTPigTW08K47109am1AJ_VhIlfwpv9pHoFrToAc2G3P-e74xseiMAV_NmN3XQI748bJWqEVcdSG7-P/s1600/DSC01039WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559086733758206882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQfBb6SZ4OaUh6PRs0p920b7xlkFhgJL1T5XB52Yp3zI6c2C8_Xm14HSktAhh66WTPigTW08K47109am1AJ_VhIlfwpv9pHoFrToAc2G3P-e74xseiMAV_NmN3XQI748bJWqEVcdSG7-P/s200/DSC01039WEB.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTv9NrrR4MYAT-SemO4S02-decAsOCrFs_nHXQsz3ZC1hxOgP27zECQdNaIzSwKqOUsBjy6CXaqp0bbBxSeKaV25pR9cGy0PZvEr7_bzWocB6BTfucvNtz4ks1DAe8ZeZM8FU4Fx5-wCq/s1600/DSC01030WEB.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 150px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559087113883078226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTv9NrrR4MYAT-SemO4S02-decAsOCrFs_nHXQsz3ZC1hxOgP27zECQdNaIzSwKqOUsBjy6CXaqp0bbBxSeKaV25pR9cGy0PZvEr7_bzWocB6BTfucvNtz4ks1DAe8ZeZM8FU4Fx5-wCq/s200/DSC01030WEB.jpg" /></a> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Hazelnut Flute with Cherry jam / Shrimp & Avocado Salad on Communal table</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559087515946045106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfwu5SsqxmXxsmk8wdU_d1R1g2ed45pSpX79AmYOaSSX_BDLK4OwY3N_VUf00lo8ioU_nxGLUqPR2WwskgA31dtxY6nPI5wLA4Sneeo7qodtqAJeSnu9xWIvz8CRxMxSEx4jSIhxMceaX/s320/DSC01037WEB.jpg" /><span style="font-size:85%;"> Belgian Hot Chocolate </span>Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01948303569456992899noreply@blogger.com0