Giant Zucchini, Two Ways
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Posted in Dishes | 9 Comments »My extraordinary friend Michael -- a painter, sculptor, and all-around enlightened being who has made Kyoto his home for the past 35 years -- visited us this weekend. He came with a big smile on his face, bearing a zucchini ...
Beef Chuck Steak with Herb “Curry”
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 Posted in Cooking ideas, Dishes | 7 Comments »A neighbor came over recently and gave us a nice big bundle of herbs, mainly some robust-looking rosemary, thyme, and oregano. So in his honor, I chopped up a gigantic mound -- probably two cups -- and set them aside ...
Cha-soba To Go
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 Posted in Cooking ideas, Dishes | 10 Comments »I can clearly remember the first time I had cha-soba (green tea buckwheat noodles). It was a sultry day in Kyoto, and I was thrilled to EAT green tea. They were served icy cold in the zaru-soba style: the noodles ...
