A new article in the Japan Times about bamboo shoots, a quintessential springtime vegetable.
A bit about salt.
A whole chicken in Japan is luxurious feast food. In France, it's everyday dinner on a budget.
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.