Posted by: Yuriko on: July 4, 2010
I joined a barbecue party at Tama-River. At this party, the meat is lamb and mutton insted of beaf. The cuisine is called “Genghis Khan”, and means Mongolian mutton barbecue. Strictly speaking, Genghis Khan is not a barbecue but a pan foods. Tama-River is one of the best place to held a barbecue party. The [...]
Posted by: Yuriko on: January 10, 2010
I went to Heikenji temple (a.k.a. Kawasaki Daishi temple) yesterday. This temple is established by Sonken Shonin and celebrates Kobo Daishi. I bought Kudzu cake as a souvenir of the temple. Kudzu is a vine plant, but kudzu cake in Kawasaki is NOT made from kudzu powder, is made from corn starch. Therefore, It is [...]
Posted by: Yuriko on: January 8, 2010
In Japan, celebrating new year continues in three days. This is called “Sanga-Nichi” (means “The three days”). Many people returns to their homestead and make greetings. The foods at Sanga-Nichi is called “Osechi” (means “Food for changing period”). Especially, a rice cake soup called “Ozouni” or “Zouni” is served at the breakfast of each three [...]
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