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Happy Children’s Day [Kodomo no hi]

Yumeko — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:06:29 +0000

Today is Children’s Day (こどもの日 Kodomo no Hi) in Japan and its a Japanese national holiday which takes place annually on May 5, the fifth day of the fifth month. This day used to be known as Boys Day but …

Bentos for the month of February & March

Yumeko — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:48:06 +0000

Another roundup of the bentos i made recently [FYI i only make a bento for the husband once a week which is usually a Thursday. Didnt do it as often these two months sadly as we were both quite busy. …

Tokyo Eats: KUA`AINA

Yumeko — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:22:05 +0000

A while ago, the husband and i tried Kua’Aina at a mall we rarely went to [RISE SC] There are quite a few branches in Tokyo but it was our first time to this branch Order and Pay at counter …

Guide to cooking that perfect boiled egg

Yumeko — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:07:29 +0000

Times are given in minutes.

Recipe: Okonomiyaki [Japanese savoury pancake]

Yumeko — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:47:47 +0000

Okonomiyaki is a japanese savoury pancake famously popular in Osaka [in Hiroshima too. Both regions fight over who came up with it] People from these regions esp Osaka are known to eat it very often at home. Though i am …

Osechi Ryori 2013

Yumeko — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:33:13 +0000

Happy New Year 2013! I made the osechi ryori again this year. *See links at the end of the post for an explanation of what osechi ryori is. ^_^ First Tier 2nd Tier 3rd Tier How they look together I …

Are you ready for 2013? Osechi time!

Yumeko — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:39:53 +0000

New Year is coming soon! In Japan, we celebrate New Year in a big way! Its like Christmas or Thanksgiving all rolled into one. Osechi Ryori is the traditional dishes/food that we eat! The supermarket is has tons of posters …

Recipe: Kare Udon

Yumeko — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:51:10 +0000

Yet another instagram related recipe post XD [ie i posted it on instagram and you asked for the recipe XD] Curry Udon Ingredients [makes 4 portions] 400g of cooked udon* –> i am assuming you are eating 100g each. 100g …

Recipe: Spicy Kimchi Seafood Soup

Yumeko — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:46:44 +0000

I posted this pic on my instagram a while back and many of you asked for the recipe so here it is! Spicy Kimchi Seafood Soup Ingredients Oden mix [fish cake, fish paste etc] Crab [cut into chunks] Sliced fish …

Bentos & 2 types of Tamagoyaki

Yumeko — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 04:13:15 +0000

I was away most of October [Fukuoka and Singapore] And part of November [Sapporo] So i only have two bentos to share XD November 15 November 29 Each bento features a different type of tamagoyaki XD With crab stick and …

Microwave Cooking: Magical Plate 魔法のお皿 Gyoza

Yumeko — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:02:55 +0000

Magic plate microwave cooking isnt a new thing. According to many, its been around a long time during the microwave cooking boom. Its made a comeback in Japan in the last year or so and the prices have dropped greatly …

Tokyo Eats: Osaka Ohsho

Yumeko — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:34:29 +0000

A few weekends ago, i was out with my besties late and we decided to grab a meal at Osaka Ohsho The branch we went to shut at 3am [yay] so we enjoyed some awesome greasy food in the wee …

Bentos!

Yumeko — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:01:53 +0000

ok so i havent posted in a bit but i figured a bumper update would be fun yes? So here we go 9th August 2012 16th August 2012 23rd August 2012 30th August 2012 6th September 2012 In case you …

Bento: This week’s Bentos

Yumeko — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:34:52 +0000

Ok i got lazy and forgot to post these so here are two this week [actually one was from last week] XOXO Yumeko

Bento 2011.7.25

Yumeko — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:04:13 +0000

Tomato Fried Chicken Tamagoyaki with seaweed Steamed Vegetables I cut the tamagoyaki at an angle and tried to line them up as a heart. However i forgot to line up the seaweed XD Will try again next time heeheee

Tokyo Eats: たいよう食堂 [Sun Restaurant]

Yumeko — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:54:36 +0000

The store’s exterior What we had [sorry the food is so red. the lighting inside the store was not very good. XD] From top clockwise: Shio Kaarage Lunch Set [Salt Fried Chicken] , Beni imo [red sweet potato] croquette and …

Bento 2012.6.21

Yumeko — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:28:22 +0000

Steamed rice with mushroom and chicken Fried Chicken wrapped in seaweed Fried ebi [one fried prawn i had leftover from dinner the night before XD] Tofu meat miso with spinach Tamagoyaki 卵焼き [Japanese omelette]

Bento 2012.6.13

Yumeko — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:41:03 +0000

Steamed Egg Steamed Vegetables with creamy onion dressing Tonkatsu [fried pork cutlet] Cucumber Kimchi Note: usually when the main is something fried, i try to fill the rest of the bento with vegetables.

Tokyo Eats: Jun’s Burger Cafe

Yumeko — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:15:38 +0000

To be honest, this review is actually rephrased from what the husband told me as he was the only who eats here often. Its one of his favorite stores XD The burgers here are HUGE. No seriously, I’m not talking …

2012.6.7 Bento

Yumeko — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:14:22 +0000

Paella Tamagoyaki 卵焼き [Japanese omelette] Sesame Spinach [ほうれん草の胡麻和え] Karaage [Fried Chicken]