Wagashi: Daimonji and Chofu

August 4, 2008 1 Comment

Daimonji and Chofu: Pay Your Taxes in Wagashi!

It’s chofu, a waffle wrapper with gooey gyuhi inside — and it has a ‘大’ branded on it. What the heck is this all about?…

Unagi Kimo (Eel Liver)

July 26, 2008 3 Comments

Unagi Kimo (Eel Liver) うなぎ肝

Eel liver is even more nutritious than eel flesh, and quite tasty too!…

Doyo Ushinohi: Unagi Eel Day, July 24th

July 24, 2008 8 Comments

Doyo Ushinohi: Unagi Eel Day, July 24th うなぎ土用丑の日

Unagi, or freshwater eel, is a very popular food in contemporary Japan and there is a dedicated ‘Eel Day’ in mid-summer (this year July 24th) on which most Japanese eat unagi.…

Kaneyo Historic Kyoto Unagi Eel Joint

July 24, 2008 13 Comments

Kaneyo Historic Kyoto Unagi Eel Restaurant かねよ京都鰻屋さん

Kaneyo Historic Kyoto Unagi Eel Joint (かねよ鰻屋さん)

Kaneyo is a long-loved Kyoto eel joint thoroughly from another time and the grilled eel dishes are excellent.…

Wagashi: Ayugashi or Waka-ayu Sweetfish Shaped Confection

July 18, 2008 16 Comments

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Wagashi: Ayugashi or Waka-ayu, Early Summer Sweetfish (Ayu) Shaped Confection (鮎菓子若鮎)

Meet ayugashi! A river fish shaped confection with waffle for a skin, bubbly soft mochi for innards and facial and fin features branded on with hot iron.…

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