Deconstructed “Boston” Roll Bento

Deconstructed “Boston” Roll Bento

One of my favorite rolls is the Boston roll. I know, it’s weird right? For someone who loves raw fish as much as I do, why would I want to eat something that’s as common as some shrimp, cucumber, mayo, and lettuce in a roll? 

Wasabi/Spicy Tuna Onigiri Bento

Wasabi/Spicy Tuna Onigiri Bento

At one of the largest Japanese outlets in the northeast, Mitsuwa, they have onigiri in the flavor of spicy tuna and wasabi tuna. I really enjoy both, and usually buy one two munch on while I shop. I sometimes recreate it at home because it’s 

Cheesy Katsu Curry

Cheesy Katsu Curry

If you’ve never had cheese on your Japanese curry, you’re missing out! The combination is absolutely scrumptious! In this recipe, rather than putting vegetables in the curry (although you definitely can!) I used it plain, with just water. I always have boxes of House Food’s 

Vegetable Tempura Bento

Vegetable Tempura Bento

I had a single sweet potato I bought for sweet potato rice porridge (my youngest is getting over a virus right now and very picky about what she eats–but she loves sweet potatoes.) I also had some zucchini, red onions, as well as a bag 

Monkey Tonkatsu Sandwich Bento

Monkey Tonkatsu Sandwich Bento

Our second daughter was born in the year of the monkey–a sign that pretty much describes her to the T. Inquisitive, funny, mischievous, and very, very precocious, my cute little monkey girl inspired this bento today. You can use either chicken or pork–I just so 

Jewelry Box Chirashi

Jewelry Box Chirashi

As you all know, I’ve been slowly getting rid of the plastic in my life in an attempt to be environmentally friendly as well as becoming more self sustainable–and in the event of the collapse of society/apocalypse, I would much rather have a kitchen well stocked 

Matcha Pudding

Matcha Pudding

I had been dying to try this recipe since I have a can of sweetened red bean in my pantry that will expire sooner or later. It was a huge hit with everyone in the house, and I absolutely loved how pretty it came out. 

Broiled Pacific Saury

Broiled Pacific Saury

When we get deep into the fall and almost winter, I start dreaming about saury. It’s one of the fish that most symbolizes the Autumn, when it migrates outward into the ocean. In Asia, it’s a delicious treat, while in other parts of the world, 

Negi Tekka Don (Scallion and Tuna Tartare Bowl)

Negi Tekka Don (Scallion and Tuna Tartare Bowl)

I always have Ahi tuna steaks in the deep freezer, for those days I just want sashimi/sushi but don’t have the desire to go out and buy it. The first time I saw the packages in Aldi, I did a double take and knew I 

Super Rich Garlic Miso Ramen With Marinated Eggs And Melty Pork Char Siu

Super Rich Garlic Miso Ramen With Marinated Eggs And Melty Pork Char Siu

I knew it was going to be a cold day when I woke up this morning and I was buried under blankets I didn’t want to come out of. When I stuck my toe out to test the air, I could tell that my wood