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Bento filler: Parsnip kinpira

25 Jan 2012 by maki :: 20 comments

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A classic Japanese vegetable side dish made with a very European vegetable. continue reading...

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My sister does bentos: charaben (kyaraben) for a girl and boy

14 Dec 2011 by maki :: 8 comments

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Here are some bentos made by a typical busy Japanese mom - my sister Mayumi - for her two kids. continue reading...

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Great bento box makers: Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten in Odate, Akita, Japan

11 Nov 2011 by maki :: 9 comments

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Last year, I visited the workshop of Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten, one of the most renowned makers of magewappa (bent wood) bento boxes and other items in Japan. Here, finally, is my report. continue reading...

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Two approaches to katsu sando, plus more Japanese sandwiches

3 Nov 2011 by maki :: 35 comments

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About the katsu sando, a very Japanese sandwich, and other sandwiches from Japan. continue reading...

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Pork (or beef) and mushroom roll-ups

30 Sep 2011 by maki :: 15 comments

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A little deep fried meat-and-mushroom roll up to add some uh, meat to your bento. continue reading...

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