Japanese cuisine is full of distinctive flavors and seasonal appeal, a trait that many people mistakenly believe is due to the Japanese people’s reverence for nature and their desire to enjoy the beauty and flavors of the seasons to the fullest. Actually, the Japanese are pursuing two ancient methods of staying healthy: learning from nature and “shindofuji,”which means to become one with the soil.
Pumpkin is nutrient-rich, wholesome, and beneficial. It can aid weight loss, protect the eyes, and prevent stomach ulcers and prostate diseases.
Autumn’s gentle breeze carries the soft fragrance of Korean pears, golden pears, apples, and grapes over the hundreds of acres of farmland that is Evergreen Farm in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. Many of the farm’s loyal customers return each year to take in the beautiful scenery and go fruit picking. Some even travel hundreds of miles to visit.
Get ready for your summer BBQ with flavorful kick! Try these simple and easy recipes to serve with the mouth-watering plates.
as the Japanese poet Fujiwara no Okikaze lamented, “Hundreds of flowers and thousands of grasses all flourish yet all will wither.” In order to hold on to each invaluable instant, the Japanese carved their observations of the subtle changes of each season into a wide variety of delicate confections named “wagashi.”
The New Year is around the corner, and no one can resist celebrating with a lavish spread of delicacies. However, too much greasy food might cause stomach pain and increase blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I’d like to introduce three healthy and delicious dishes that counteract the effects of heavy holiday meals: the “unparalleled four-agents-decoction,” the “anti-three-hypers hotpot,” and a refreshing tea.
English text by Nadia Ghattas and Angela Feng Photography by Ronald Ji (The featured image...
Amid the bustle of the holiday season, it is essential to remember that the most important part of the holidays is spending quality time with those you love. One of the best ways to do so is over a good meal. Located in vibrant Koreatown, Manhattan, missKOREA offers an elegant fine dining experience with Korean imperial cuisine.
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When we ask Belinda Leong about her special granola, her face lights up. “Want me to get some? Do you want to try it?” She quickly disappears and…
At SingleThread, the menu does not alternate with the usual four seasons. Instead, it changes every five days. The chefs at SingleThread use a Japanese calendar with 72 distinct microseasons, so the ingredients are always at their peak.
