(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) Hosomaki Sushi (“thin rolls”) are small cylindrical pieces, with nori (seaweed) on the outside. They generally contain only one filling, often tuna (Tekkamaki), Kanpyō, cucumber (Kappamaki), thinly sliced carrots (as in the image above), and, occasionally, avocado. I’ll post a future photograph that will show some of these … Read More
The New Years Table 2013
(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) This year I started sharing our New Year’s celebration in Los angeles with a picture of Reiko learning to prepare sushi. The photo above is of the main table. It displays all of the great Japanese foods that the family prepared for the 100 or so … Read More
Reiko Master Sushi Chef
(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) Eight year old Reiko has been in training to become the family’s Master Sushi Chef for several years now. Her main teacher is her dad, Nick, who is helping to preserve the family’s traditional Japanese food preparation. Reiko loves to learn and loves to be part … Read More
Sharpen for New Years
(To see the most detail in this image, click on it to enlarge it!) We start every year as a family, preparing delicious traditional Japanese food for family and friends in Los Angeles. This New Year was no exception. For the past two years, I’ve posted some of our food photographs from the 2011 and 2012 celebrations. It’s a really … Read More
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