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Noodles and Rice

December 17th, 2007

Omochi Icecream

In the picture you see one of my favourite Japanese ice creams.  This particular sized pack contains 2 round balls (sort of flattened) called Dai Fuku.  This name traditionally describes a ball of mochi stuffed with red bean paste.  In this case it is vanilla ice cream filling an omochi ball.
The omochi is actually more […]

By Tom -- 5 comments

December 7th, 2007

Hokkaido Dairy

Hokkaido is up the North of Japan, where the Yeti probably takes his holidays.  At the moment it will already be well under snow and the winter is still on its way.  It is no surprise that they make excellent ice cream up there in fact I understand it is easier for the local cows […]

By Tom -- 1 comment

November 25th, 2007

Tuna Cheek and Cheese

Last week I discovered a dish that I unwillingly loved.  Tuna Cheek and Cheese.  I say unwillingly, because I am not one of the “Cheese makes everything better” crowd and I found it hard to believe that a lump of cheese with tuna cheek wrapped around it, bread-crumbed and fried could be anything but disappointing.  […]

By Tom -- 2 comments

March 29th, 2007

Making Paneer

One of the things on my “must-do-sometime” list is making paneer. Especially after finding out what Afghanis have for breakfast, I can’t wait to try. As luck would have it, I stumbled upon Anthony’s post on how to make it — sounds really easy, don’t you think! I just need to find […]

By Stef -- 0 comments