Did you know that mirin used to a a high class, expensive beverage rather than a cooking ingredient?
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The life of a remarkable man, who used his wealth to help people in many meaningful ways.
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A new article in the Japan Times about bamboo shoots, a quintessential springtime vegetable.
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Sticky slimy smelly goodness - and it's good for you too.
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Yesterday, it was revealed that cookbook author and TV chef, presenter and teacher Katsuyo Kobayashi (小林カツ代) had died on January 23, 2014. She was 76 years old. She was one of the biggest culinary influences in my life.
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Ten years ago, I decided to start a food blog.
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About a trend in Japan towards growing delicious artisanal rice - article in The Japan Times.
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