Beef Yakiniku
Thin slices of beef and a tasty marinade ensures you’ll have a meal that tastes like you put a lot of work into it. The kids love this and I… Continue Reading »
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Mochi making 2012
I don’t know about your weekend but mine was fantastic because it was filled with mochi. 200 pounds of mochi to be exact! And you know how much I love… Continue Reading »
Teriyaki Meatballs
Please don’t use bottled teriyaki sauce. Homemade is so much better and takes less time than you’d think! Using pork makes these meatballs moist and the panko gives it substance…. Continue Reading »
Furikake Mochiko Chicken
Mochiko chicken is a delicious Hawaii plate lunch staple. Can it be improved? Don’t even think about it. Unless…you add furikake. Furikake makes everything better. Mochiko is a sweet rice… Continue Reading »
I Love Pocky!
I’m a huge fan of Pocky, I ate it all the time when I was a kid and now my children love it too. It’s a great snack but also… Continue Reading »
Pokemon Onigiri Rice Ball
The kids love Spam Musubi, it’s a great portable snack. Sometimes the kids don’t always want an entire sheet of seaweed and luckily I found the perfect solution, Pokemon nori… Continue Reading »
Girl’s Day (hinamatsuri) cupcakes
March 3rd is Girl’s Day aka Hinamatsuri in Japan. When I was a kid we always celebrated this day. Hinamatsuri is the Japanese Doll festival and my mom and I… Continue Reading »
Chi Chi Dango Mochi
Little colorful squares of soft, chewy mochi. In Hawaii it’s called Chi Chi Dango, sometimes it’s just plain and other times it can be made with strong fruit flavors. My… Continue Reading »
Matcha Mochi cupcakes
Mochi anything I’ll take it! And adding matcha to a mochi cake gives it extra color and flavor that is simple and delicious. ingredients: 1 pound (1 box) mochiko 2… Continue Reading »
Pocky Ice Cream
Is there a more beloved Japanese snack than Pocky? Thin, crispy biscuit pretz (check out Pretz, here) dipped in just the right amount of chocolate. You can find them in… Continue Reading »