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 »
Gluten Free Mediterranean-style Rice Pasta!
Posted in Meatless Monday, Pasta, tagged celiac, Gluten Free, Meatless Monday, Mediterranean-style, raw food, Seaweed Gomasio Seasoning, Vegetarian on March 22, 2011 | 3 Comments »
This is a simple and very easy to make vegetarian lunch, or dinner. Especially, when you are in a hurry. It can be made in less than half an hour, and fits the bill for a quick bite of lunch, during one of our very busy days here at home. You could use any number [...]
Count Down to the Holidays: Gluten Free Ravioli with Pumpkin Filling
Posted in Meatless Monday, Pasta, Recipes, tagged Gluten Free, Pasta, Ravioli, Thanksgiving on November 21, 2010 | 2 Comments »
If you have ever watched a cooking program in which fresh pasta is being made, I’m sure you know what an intricate art form it can be. In fact, not that long ago, I even saw a book exploring and photographing nothing but the complex geometric shapes of pasta; some so intricate that up close [...]










