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• Kyuri Su Shoyuzuke (Soy Sauce & Vinegar Pickled Cucumbers)

  

  Su shoyuzuke Japanese style tsukemono, or pickles, marinated in a vinegar (su) and soy sauce (shoyuzuke) mixture is one of Bebe’s favorites. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Basics of Japanese Soy Sauce Or Shoyu

  

  Soy sauce, in many ways, is the backbone of Japanese seasoning and cooking.Before we delve into this subject, I realize that learning and reading about... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Korokke (Japanese Beef Croquette)

  

  Every culture has it’s own version of a meat-and-potatoes meal, and the Japanese are no different. (Photo credit: Hideki Ueha)In Japanese cuisine, a... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2014 Coaster Run

  

  I waited one year to participate in what could possible be the best 5K in Southern California: The 2014 Coaster Run.In case you’re wondering, it’s the best,... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Green Dessert for St. Patricks Day & Shamrock Craft

  

  For the past two months I’ve been craving my Mom’s jello cheesecake dessert.St. Patrick’s Day seemed the perfect excuse for Bebe and I to make this together... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2014 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Green Fruit Kabobs

  

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Each year, for as long as I remember, my Mom made corned beef and cabbage for our family. The tradition continues today, as my Mom is... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Avocado Wontons and Apricot Soy Dipping Sauce

  

  There are three things that I love at The Cheesecake Factory: 1. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake; 2. Mushroom Soup; and 3. Avocado Egg Rolls. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hinamatsuri (Girls Day) Treat and Craft

  

  Each year, during Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, the Japanese markets near our home sell sweets specifically for celebrating this holiday. The most popular is “Hin... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ikura and Ebi Chirashi for Hinamatsuri (Cod Roe and Shrimp Scattered Sushi for...

  

  Happy Girls’ Day!Today, March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, or Japanese Girls’ Day, and is also known as Girls’ Doll Festival.Dolls are displayed in the family’s home to... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Yaki Onigiri – Grilled Rice Ball

  

  Yaki onigiri is a grilled (yaki) riceball (onigiri) which is often a staple at Japanese izakaya (tapas-style) restaurants both here in Southern California and... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Okaka (Dried Bonito Flakes with Soy Sauce)

  

  Okaka, is a Japanese seasoning that is often associated with rice. It is a simple mixture of dried shaved bonito flakes gently tossed with soy sauce. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meal Plan Monday

  

  I’ve been hesitant to post my meal plans in the past. I’m not sure why that it is. Perhaps it’s because I like to plan, but I don’t always stick to the... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Moms Easy Soba Broth & Kakiage (Vegetable, Shrimp) Tempura Soba

  

  It’s been one of those (two and a half) weeks for us at home. Two weeks ago Bebe was ill with bronchitis and last week, yours truly caught the dreaded illness... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2014 Happy Valentine’s Day!

  

  Happy Valentine’s Day!Wishing all of those who read and visit my Bebe Love Okazu blog , my family and friends, a heartfelt and happy February 14th! Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vanilla Chia Seed Parfait with Fresh Berries & Tsubuan (Japanese Sweet Red Beans)

  

  Valentine’s Day is just a week away!At our home, this means that Bebe and I put up various little heart-shaped decorations and start working on Valentine crafts. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Setsubun, Japanese Bean-Throwing Ceremony is February 3rd

  

  In Japan, Setsubun, marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated annually on February 3rd. It coincides with the Lunar New Year and is characterized by a... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2014 Happy Chinese New Year!

  

  Happy Lunar New Year!Kung Hei Fat Choi!For those of you who visited my blog recently and had difficulty with some of the links on my blog, I sincerely apologize! Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Great Grandmothers Egg Foo Young with Shrimp

  

  For over a month now, the ongoing debate in our home has been whether egg foo young is a Chinese dish or a Japanese dish.I asked my Chinese-American husband if... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Shoyu Tamago (Soy Sauce Eggs)

  

  Shoyu tamago, or hard boiled eggs steeped in soy sauce is one of the simplest okazu (Japanese dish) that can easily be enjoyed as a meal, especially in a bento... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easiest Seafood Dynamite Appetizer You Will Ever Make

  

  I firmly believe there is a Japanese sushi chef somewhere in California that woke-up one morning and decided to mix a few pieces of fresh sashimi-grade fish... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES