Recipe for Shokupan (Japanese Sandwich Bread) and a Hello Kitty Bento with a peanut butter sandwich, lettuce, grape tomatoes, cheese, apple, and honey shortbread cookies. Disclosure: I received products from Bento&co in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. After making a Star Wars Bento for Evan in December, Claire…
Bokksu Blossoming Spring Japanese Snack Subscription Box Review
Bokksu is a Premium Japanese Snack Subscription Box featuring handpicked snacks shipped directly from Japan each month. April 2018’s theme was Blossoming Spring (春爛漫). Disclosure: I received the April 2018 Bokksu in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. Bokksu Blossoming Spring This is my second month reviewing Bokksu Japanese Snack…
National Building Museum and Rice with Butter and Soy Sauce
Overview of our visit to the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., plus a recipe for Rice with Butter and Soy Sauce (バーター醤油ご飯) inspired by the nearby Bantam King at the end of the post. National Building Museum The National Building Museum is located in Washington, D.C. on 401 F Street NW (accessibility entrances at G…
Bokksu Japanese Snack Subscription Box Review
Bokksu is a Premium Japanese Snack Subscription Box featuring handpicked snacks shipped directly from Japan each month. March 2018’s theme was Glamorous Tokyo (華やかな街東京). Disclosure: I received the March 2018 Bokksu in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. Bokksu I recently came across Bokksu and was so excited to receive…
Niku Udon (Japanese Meat Udon)
Stay warm this winter with Niku Udon (肉うどん): a Japanese noodle soup with a seasoned dashi base, thick udon noodles, thinly sliced and marinated beef, negi/scallions, and a sprinkling of Shichimi Togarashi. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge…
Effortless Bento Cookbook Review and Spaghetti Neapolitan
Effortless Bento: 300 Box Lunch Recipes, edited by Shufu-no-Tomo, features a variety of make-ahead bento recipes for quick and easy lunch ideas. Highlights include Teriyaki Scallops, Ginger Pork, Bacon-Wrapped Shishito Peppers, Cinnamon Bananas, Sesame Miso Salmon, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Black Vinegar Fried Chicken Wings. I will also be sharing a recipe for Spaghetti Neapolitan…
Cat Bento
Cat Bento Lunch Box with Cat Onigiri, Mochiko Fried Chicken, Julienned Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Shelled Edamame (Mukimame), and Miso Soup. Disclosure: I received products from Bento&co in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. With Evan’s selective eating habits, I have become more and more immersed in the various bento…
Shishito Tempura (Japanese Fried Shishito Peppers)
Recipe for Shishito Tempura, light green wrinkled peppers that are generally mild and occasionally spicy, coated in a light and crisp tempura batter. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. I added a shishito pepper plant to…
Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking Review and Hambagu (Japanese-Style Hamburger with Tangy Sauce)
Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking, written by Masaharu Morimoto, features homestyle favorites of the beloved Japanese cuisine. The cookbook is filled with traditional and yōshoku (western-style) dishes including Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls), Katsu Don (Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl), Dango Jiru (Japanese Style Chicken and Dumpling Soup), Sakana no Sakamushi (Fish…
Yakisoba Pan and Los Angeles
Today, I am recapping my weekend getaway to Los Angeles, California and sharing a recipe for Yakisoba Pan. Chad recently spent a couple of weeks in Los Angeles for work. I had never been to California before and had the opportunity to visit him for a weekend. Evan and Claire stayed behind to have some fun…
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