thoughts

This is where you will find updates, plans and musings related my Japanese cooking journey. If you like, you can also read some haiku by me!

Japan in autumn, 2018

25/10/2018 by Chris

We’re off to Japan again! This year’s trip, my first in autumn, promises to be the most fun yet.

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haiku of the month 08.2018

02/08/2018 by Chris

lean willows
the hungry heron barely
wets his feet

haiku of the month 05.2018

31/05/2018 by Chris

distant snores
midnight rain lashes
the windows

haiku of the month 04.2018

29/04/2018 by Chris

on the balcony
mizuna borage thyme
settling in

haiku of the month 03.2018

20/03/2018 by Chris

bad timing
is no cause for shame
daffodils

When I first met my wife (who’s Japanese), I wanted to learn how to cook something that would remind her of Japan. But I was disheartened by recipe books which put too much emphasis on hard-to-find ingredients, Californian sushi and deep-fried treats.

Since then I’ve learnt a lot more about Japanese cuisine and in the process, discovered a whole new way of cooking at home. Now I want to show other British home cooks that they too can turn out healthy, tasty Japanese-inspired food.

Please enjoy browsing my recipes!

Chris