When it cames to curry, Gma’s kitchen was all about the Japanese version which came from the British. It has all the same spices in the British version but with a lean towards the sweeter, less “spicy” more umami side of things. Even though I love all kinds of curryContinue Reading

I guess potato salad falls under the category of Yoshoku as well as summer foods as it was inspired by a Russian potato salad that could stand as a full meal. Gma’s version stays true to that form with the addition of hard-boiled eggs and eventually her later additions ofContinue Reading

Yay!! Our first recipe request comes from Junko. She is sharing Gma’s creamed salmon croquette or “korokke.” Like it’s French ancestor, this is a thick, bechamel-based filling that goes well with seafood. She made this version with canned salmon for special occasions and once in a while, with tuna. WhileContinue Reading