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Chinese dishes from my childhood
2025 is the Year of the Wooden Snake and celebrations begin in a week. I’m not Chinese but I love Chinese food. And I …
Are you a fan of kimchi?
We are. My daughters became kimchi afficionados long before I learned to appreciate it. In fact, it was through them that I …
Capelin (shishamo) and its eggs
My introduction to shishamo was via Izakaya Bottakuri, a manga series that had been adapted for television. Each episode …
Tips for buying salmon head
And a recipe for a citrusy fish soup.
Salmon is my favorite fish. And my favorite parts of the salmon are the head and …