Japan is well known for its beautiful and impeccably maintained gardens, koi carp in neat little ponds, and of course all of the gorgeous blossom that that the Japanese go crazy about in Spring. I wanted to share a few examples of Japan's wildlife and nature that you might not think of straight away, and share … Continue reading Kyoto for nature lovers
01/03/2015: Temaki sushi Today I almost died of happiness when I walked in to the kitchen and saw the most colourful display of food. "Te" means "hand" and "maki" is another word for sushi so Temaki is basically DIY sushi. The table was laid with bowls of sushi rice, a huge plate of assorted sashimi … Continue reading Lizi in Japan – week 2
So at the end of February week I flew to Japan to stay with my Japanese friend and her family. I had such a fantastic time and learned loads more about Japanese family life, culture and of course FOOD. I want to introduce you to the Japanese concept of "おふくろの味 (ofukura no aji)" or "mother's taste" as … Continue reading Lizi in Japan – week 1
A Year in Dinners 