January 2014

Katsuyo Kobayashi, 1937-2014

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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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Washoku, Japanese citrus and yuzu-cha (yuzu 'tea')

Yuzu-cha (yuzu tea)

Catching up on various things, plus a not-really-a-recipe for yuzu tea or yuzu-cha.

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Pepper-Lemon Chicken Karaage: gluten and soy-free

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A gluten and soy-free version of a classic fried chicken recipe, that's just as tasty as the original.

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