In talking about Japanese food culture, we cannot just simply reduce everything to the discussion of food. Placement, harmony within the home and the entire experience surrounding the meal all play an important role. In Japanese culture, orchids represent refinement. In the past, they were considered to be rare and generally reserved for the wealthy [...]
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Japanese Food Culture cont’d
Posted in Dinners, Food Culture, General, Pasta, Salads, Side Dishes, tagged celiac, Food Culture, Gluten Free, Japan, washoku on April 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Mystery Plant!?! — What is it?
Posted in General, tagged growing plants, mango, seedling on July 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Lately it has been rather difficult to post due to the immense heat (in the mid to upper 90′s). Our computers have been literally smoking, and to top it all off, we have been without reliable internet access for the past week, due to yet another internal glitch on the side of our internet provider. [...]
July Fourth Party Menu!!
Posted in General, Recipes, tagged Celebration, Gluten Free, July Fourth on July 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today is the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Even though the reason for the celebration is often forgotten in the hectic business of family gatherings and festivities, it is an event definitely worth remembering. HAPPY JULY FOURTH!! In the spirit of celebration, we wanted to share a few quick suggestions to [...]










