April 2014

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A new article in the Japan Times about bamboo shoots, a quintessential springtime vegetable.

Filed under:  japanese spring ingredients writing elsewhere japan times

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A whole chicken in Japan is luxurious feast food. In France, it's everyday dinner on a budget.

Filed under:  essays chicken budgeting
caramelized apples

Kinou Nani Tabeta? (What did you eat yesterday?) is a wonderful manga series that features lots of delicious recipes. One of them is a supremely simple recipe for stewed caramel apples.

Filed under:  books and media manga japan