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Oyakodon - a Bowl of Rice for Luck

» by diva May 15th, 2008 at 12:29 pm » Comments (11)

I have an exam in the morning tomorrow and I am on the verge of freaking out. Not my favourite module so my usual confident self is mentally shattered and a little panicky about everything. But by half twelve tomorrow, I’ll be able to say “2 down, 1 left!” so a little patience and perseverance […]



Tuna on Grape & Peppers Salad with Japanese Sake Dressing

» by diva May 12th, 2008 at 6:55 pm » Comments (7)

Whoever thinks salads are for Ms. Skinny-Wannabes is partially right and also a dooch-bag. Pardon my French but salads are amazing appetizers and tastebud-teasers. They’re easy to put together and always very flavourful no matter what you use. You hardly need to think about the prep work either because you can use just about everything […]



Green Tea Rice (chameshi) with Almonds

» by diva May 10th, 2008 at 6:01 pm » Comments (16)

Have a really great dish to serve and yet don’t want to leave it too boring with plain white rice? Or even if plain white rice is all that you need but you’re thinking of spicing it up just a tiny bit anyway? That sort of thinking always leads you to trod down another path, […]



Miso Fried Calamari

» by diva May 1st, 2008 at 1:52 pm » Comments (14)

Hands up if you love squid!
Squid, although slightly off-putting to the touch - you know, all squelchy and that - has a lovely mild sweet and nutty flavour. It’s great cooked with sambal chilli to suit Oriental & Southeast Asian tastes or stuffed with loads of vegetables, tomatoes and onions. Enjoyed all over the world, […]