Category Archives: Japanese
Groceries and Grub
On my mini excursion to Washington State, I made it to all the stops I had outlined for myself to buy groceries. A small group of us went to Trader Joe’s, … Continue reading
A North Road Less Travelled
A few weeks ago, I woke up and made myself a pancake breakfast using a Japanese pancake mix that I purchased from a Korean grocery store a while back. The … Continue reading
Mochitsuki: A New Year Tradition
The Japanese mochitsuki ceremony is a New Year’s tradition, and I had the pleasure of attending one at the Nikkei Heritage Centre on December 29, 2011. Even though I had a cold, I sucked it up … Continue reading
When One Door Closes, a Japanese Restaurant Opens
My friend and I have been searching for good hamburg steaks ever since Barefoot Kitchen on Denman closed down. As my friend was bombing down Boundary Road, a banner with the … Continue reading
Early Bird Misses the Harvest
Events at Nikkei Place are something I mark on my calendar and look forward to, and the Fall Harvest Fair which took place on October 1st was no exception. Of course, … Continue reading
Maximum Capacity
I managed to get a skein of salmon roe from a friend who knew someone who had fished for salmon in the Vedder River. I had never cooked with roe before, not … Continue reading
Standby Me
I have been to Daimasu for sushi many times in the past, including the location that used to be at Broadway & Cambie, but only recently had I visited the one in Richmond. Whenever I … Continue reading
Choc Full of Cake and Sushi
A few weeks ago I returned to my favorite all you can eat sushi restaurant in Vancouver, Ebei Sushi, for my uncle’s birthday. Although baking isn’t my forte, I like to … Continue reading
Catching a Rainbow
I planned a kayaking trip at Deer Lake almost a month in advance. I found later that the Powell Street Festival was also taking place that weekend. I didn’t want to … Continue reading
The Search Continues…
After wracking my brain (and the internet) trying to figure out where to go for dinner I decided to try Aoyama Cafe, a place that had been on my to-try list. I … Continue reading
Hi-Genki Japanese Restaurant
Japanese cuisine has been my favorite since a young age. It’s funny to think that it wasn’t until the 90′s that sushi became popular. In fact I know many people, … Continue reading
