Japanese Culinary Center

Taste Nanbu Bijin and learn the Importance of Koji through Animation!

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:54:20 +0000

Rice, water, yeast and koji are the four main ingredients that the sake is comprised of.

The koji is rice that is steamed that also has cultivated koji mold spores. The official scientific name for this healthy mold is Aspergillus Oryzae. This mold creates enzymes that separate the rice starch [...]

The Dassai Experiment

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:56:38 +0000

Clearly one of the most versatile Sakes in the market right now, Asahi Shuzo (Brewers of Dassai) makes learning about sake easy and fun.

With their flagship Dassai 23, 39, and 50, you can easily pick out the difference. I highly recommend trying a Dassai flight if you are a beginner and curious to learn the [...]

Sushi Maki-Roll Kit

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:01:08 +0000

Easy, Convenient, and Healthy!

Do you want to have California Rolls at home? Are you concerned with what your children eat? This Sushi Maki-Roll Kit is the perfect solution to bringing healthy food and fun times into your home.

The California Roll has become very popular across the entire United States. It is believed [...]

Let’s make Dassai!

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:28:49 +0000

It takes just a matter of minutes to brew!

Do you know how sake is brewed? Have you ever visited a sake house?

We will welcome Asahi Brewery, who manufactures only exclusive Junmai Daiginjo class sakes with Yamada Nishiki Rice (it is considered as the best Shuzo-Kotekimai 酒造好適米). Mr. Kazuhiro [...]

Handmade Dumplings Paired with Japanese Craft Beers.

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:41:13 +0000

Imagine drinking delicious craft beers and tasty dumplings under some sunshine… this event will be perfect for the summer!!!

Come sign up and enjoy 3 types of Dumplings with 3 types of Japanese Craft Beers (Echigo Beer from Niigata Prefecture). You will have [...]

“Cook-Zen” An Innovative Pot from Japan

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:18:47 +0000

Cook a variety of dishes using this magical pot in the microwave!!!

The Cook-Zen microwave pot will change your life! The Cook-Zen creates healthy, delicious meals in just minutes. The Cook-Zen’s patented design locks in moisture, bringing out the food’s natural flavors and vibrant colors. Extremely short cooking times ensure [...]

Tamano Hikari Junmai Daiginjo

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:02:59 +0000

One of the most important things to remember when speaking about Japanese Sake is, there are always exceptions to every tenet in Sake.

Just last month, I basically said that most Daiginjo Sakes you drink should be enjoyed “on its own”, and you would find it difficult to pair with [...]

Echizen Lacquer Ware

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:42:28 +0000

Lacquer ware manufactured in Echizen (currently Fukui prefecture) is one of the most traditional industries in [...]

Tasting Kaiseki Cuisine with Echizen Lacquer ware

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:30:51 +0000

越前 Echizen is the name of one of the former areas in Japan, now referred to as Fukui prefecture, is located on the northern side of Japan. Urushi (lacquer) can create beautifully elegant and glossy dishware. Echizen-Shikki (lacquer ware) is well known to be painted with [...]

Taisho Roman Glass

saijo — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:20:18 +0000

Taisho Roman Glass is handcrafted art. You will find traditional designs on the glass containing 骨灰Kokkai. The Kokkai has a natural luminescence that comes out when a sudden temperature change is introduced. This was the most popular casting method in the Meiji and Taisho Eras. Taisho Roman Glass is made in perfect harmony combining [...]