There’s something mystical – even magical – about all things Japanese. Perhaps that’s because this land of fairy-tale pagodas and foods you’ve never heard of before was cut off from the rest of civilization for so long before the late 1800s, when western traders started visiting regularly…Read More →
People often ask me why Chinese Food became so much more popular in North America than Japanese Food ever did. I cut to the chase and leave them scratching their heads before they can get me wrapped up in interminable discussions. I just tell them, “It’s all because of the railroads…”Read More →
I’m hearing about a mini-explosion in the popularity of already-popular convenience foods in the kitchens of COVID-19 home isolaters. I imagine that, like the virus, this is a second or third wave of popularity for these ‘instant’ wonders since the pandemic was officially declared…Read More →
When I think of countries – societies, cultures; however you want to describe them – that I’d never suspect of wasting food, China and India always come immediately to mind. But I’ve just finished reading a BBC report that the Chinese Central Government has revived a national Food Conservation program…Read More →
Submitted for your consideration: A new, unpublished study suggests eating Fermented Veggies could reduce the risk of dying from COVID-19. Could this explain why COVID mortality rates in some countries has remained markedly lower than those in others?Read More →
I was once served an amazing array of Asian culinary specialties by a really talented Asian cook. Talk about exotic, and not one of the dishes contained Kim Chi! But that’s an aside. The menu item I liked best was the Korean-style Potato Pancake, or Gamja Jeon. They’re easy to make and really versatile…Read More →
There’s no more iconic symbol of Asian food than Dim Sum Dumplings. At Chinese New Years, the entire family traditionally gets together to make the dumplings, which will ensure good fortune and happiness in the coming year. What better project to inspire hope in the depths of the lock down?Read More →
I guess everyone in the free world knows American President Donald Trump is visiting India, and CNN reporters are wondering what he’s going to find to eat there. President Trump is a dedicated Red Meat man but in predominantly Hindu India, most folks don’t eat Red Meat…Read More →