Sushi Guide for Beginners and Lovers and Everyone in Between!

Where once sushi was considered an exotic food, you can now find it in almost every city across the U.S. But what exactly is sushi? You may be shocked to know that sushi does not mean “raw fish,” but actually “vinegar rice.” Whether you are a sushi beginner or a lover, read on to get to the heart of one of Japan's most popular dishes.

Onigiri - Japanese Rice Cakes

Have you be wondering how to make Onigiri, the traditional japanese rice cake? Here you find all information you need to make a great japanese dish.

Hosting a Themed-Potluck

A how-to on hosting a potluck- including how to make some interesting flavored homemade ice cream.

Gourmet Chocolate and Cacao

Gourmet and top-class chocolates are certainly expensive, but the flavors are intense, satisfying and delicious, much more so than most commercial chocolate for sale. My foray into gourmet chocolate began with a lavender truffle that was creamy, rich and unforgettable.

Annie Chun’s Roasted Sesame Seaweed Snacks: Excellent and Addictive

Product review of Annie Chun's roasted sesame seaweed snacks.

HISTORY HAT #2

Welcome to... HISTORY HAT ...Where timeless connections are made. HISTORY HAT is where I bring together historical figures and modern-day celebrities in various locales to create utter magic. The process: I have written down the names of...

Facts of Japan - Meals which you may not hear

The Japanese cuisine had been changing over time and till the end of seclusion, it was quite purely Japanese in nature and tradition. Only after the seclusion, there were many Western and European influences. But Japanese made these cuisines...

Disney Pixar Cars 2 – The Wait for New Cars is Over – First Round of Releases – May and June

Disney Pixar Cars 2 will be released June 24th, 2011. Find exclusive die cast car information and information about events surrounding the release of the movie.

Inner Banks Appetizers

Wasabi Shepard's Pie

Not only Wasabi, but up-side-down! You can do the home made mashed potatoes or make it easy. Ingredients: 2 lbs. of mashed potatoes I use Diner’s Choice, pre-cooked mashed potatoes, country style. (cooler section of grocery store) 2...