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The Ultimate Japanese Winter Comfort Food: Oden
Tonight, I’m making something typically Japanese. ODEN. A staple during the winter months – my students recommended it to me two winters ago. Since then, I haven’t been able to stop eating it. Mmm…mmm… Oden is made of: boiled eggs, daikon, konjac and fishcakes all stewed in a soy-based dashi broth. The ingredients vary depending…
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Top 5 Things to do in Japan: stuff only the locals know about
The holidays are almost here. Have no doubt – I’m more excited about the winter vacation than my students. Oh yes. Remember when we were kids and our elders used to say things like ‘One Day You’ll Understand’? They were right. I finally do understand. I’m escaping the daily grind and going overseas (yay!) for…
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I Cook to Please
Singaporean food in Tokyo.
Twinn Swan 