Japan

Kanten, the first food made in Japan

Visting a kanten producer to learn more about seaweed jelly

4 hrs ago •

All my Japan travel tips

Sending luggage, onsen stays and the joys of konbini

Dec 23 •

A walk down Kappabashi, Tokyo's "Kitchen Street"

My address book for kitchen supplies (and nearby cafes) in Tokyo

Dec 9 •

An effortless, chilled Japanese noodle dish for hot summer days

Celebrating Japanese ancestors and Italy's ultimate summer holiday -- August 15 is both Obon and Ferragosto

Aug 12 •

Join me in a subscribers only online cook along!

A simple, comforting Japanese menu of noodles and buns

Feb 26 •

Oyakodon, a comforting Japanese dish

Flavourful chicken and egg over rice

Jan 29 •

KFC: the unlikely hero on a Japanese Christmas table

Behind the love of fried chicken and why fast food isn't looked down upon

Dec 25, 2023 •

Something a little Japanese & a little Italian for Christmas

Matcha tiramisu, the dish I'd break my no fusion rule for

Dec 11, 2023 •

Nasu Dengagku (miso eggplant), the Japanese dish I made to win over my husband

Plus in person and online events and giveaways!

Nov 26, 2023 •

A love letter to rice

And a peek at my Gohan book tour dates in Australia

Oct 24, 2023 •

Making tofu in the mountains of Nagano

An excerpt from Gohan: Everyday Japanese Cooking

Sep 18, 2023 •

Why I love Japanese breakfasts most of all

Plus some "hidden" recipes from Gohan!

Aug 21, 2023 •

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