Chawanmushi
Posted on April 27th, 2008 @ 9:53 pm

Chawanmushi is my favorite Japanese dish. As simple as it might seems to look.. it’s not..! i tried to cook it at home.. but it didn’t turned out the way i want. A japanese restaurant that doesn’t serve chawanmushi is not a japanese restaurant. It can be a canadian - japanese restaurant.. but not a true japanese restaurant.. if you know what i mean. Chawamushi is steamed egg custard in a cup or a tea bowl. I has gingko nuts in it.. egg mixture, soya sauce, dashi and mirin and shiitake mushrooms boiled shrimp and is eaten as an appetizer. I only eat them hot.


Comments
Food
Bento Box
Posted on April 22nd, 2008 @ 9:54 pm

Bento boxes are so cool.. and cute. They are not only pretty .. they are very durable as well. This Jiji and Peren Two Tier Bento Box is for sale at I Love Bento. A black and a white rabbit grace this box and yes.. they are called Jiji and Peren. Orange, blue and cream in color, this box is generous in size. The upper box has a movable divider to separate your different foods. It also has latches, so no elastic band provided here. I love it..!! and for someone who packs food to work everyday for the kid.. it’s an awesome tool to have.


Comments
Kitchen Cuties
Devil Memo Holder
Posted on April 19th, 2008 @ 6:23 pm

Wanna make an impact with your boss..?? show him you can be fun too..?? awesome gift for Halloween..!! or bosses’ day. Spice up the office.. or flirt with a co-worker with this grinning devil memo holder.. can be used for photos or just a date memo… to get his attention.


Comments
Japanese Junks
Blotting Paper
Posted on April 16th, 2008 @ 6:07 pm

I know that most people in the west never even heard of blotting paper .. when i used them when i first came here .. people looked at me really funny. Blotting paper are to blot away the oily face .. you have .. after walking from store to store.. without taking out your makeup. Kose Cosmeport Fine day super clean paper for oil and sweat is a great absorbent paper and non powdered just the way i liked it.. because i hate having my face all turned white.. after using other blotting papers. At $5.30 USD .. it can last you a long time because it contains like 70 pieces of blotting paper. It even has a stylish looking plastic holder for it.



Comments
Beauty & The Beast
Kose Mask
Posted on April 11th, 2008 @ 5:54 pm

I have been using Kose products for a long time. Kose is a japanese cosmetic brand that is very popular in back home in Asia. I still can get them if i order them online. This Kose Clear turn moisturizing mask is for moisturizing your skin. Large size mask that covers face, ears and neck. Each mask is filled with 34 ml of moisturizing lotion. Good to use it on a weekly basis.. to quench your skin of thirst and dryness. At $13.50 USD .. i guess if you don’t go for your facial regularly .. this is an alternative.


Comments
Beauty & The Beast
Japanese Food
Posted on April 7th, 2008 @ 5:43 pm

Yes.. i do loved Japanese food as well. The raw fishes .. sashimi.. and the sushi - rice with raw fishes.. they are also my favourite. But of course i have a few other things .. that I must have .. when I am eating Japanese cuisine. Chawanmushi is my absolute favourite .. i must have this everything i eat in a japanese restaurant. It is made with steam eggs with seafood it it. The Chawanmushi is so smooth.. it just slides into your throat.. it’s awesome..!! What’s more..??!!?? Japanese food are usually sweet.. not overly like a western cake.. but sweet.. a nice kinda sweet. i hear that Japanese food are the healthiest way to go. You see a fat japanese woman before..?? nope.. i haven’t. Plus they eat so much fish.. they have the best complexion ever.


Comments
Food
Kitty Disposable Chopsticks
Posted on April 3rd, 2008 @ 3:30 am

This is so ultra cute.. and is disposable too.. and not expensive at all. Perfect for kids learning all to use chopsticks or for parties. I bet other kids would be eyeing on your kid’s chopsticks. The package comes with 8 pairs of chopsticks and at $2.20.

This is how it looks like single.  Can be bought at Jbox.


Comments
Kitchen Cuties