Whispers from Japan

Matcha latte is a beverage made by blending matcha green tea powder with milk or a plant-based alternative such as soy, oat, or almond milk You can swap your morning coffee for a refreshing cup of um … read more

Harumaki is a crispy Japanese spring roll, packed with a delightful assortment of veggies, seafood, meats or almost anything you like, fried in thin spring roll wrappers (usually found in a free … read more

Most people know and love sushi rolls. However, sushi comes in many forms. Chirashi-zushi is a hearty type of sushi wth a rainbow of colors and textures, in which various cooked and raw ingredie … read more

For the Japanese, chestnuts are a flavorful fall treat, heralding the arrival of the new season. The Japanese chestnut rice (Kuri Gohan) is a dish that is common in autumn. You can taste the rich fra … read more

One of the foundations of traditional Japanese home cooking is a style called Ichiju-Issai (meaning “one soup, one dish”), a simple meal composed of one bowl of soup and one side dish. Th … read more