Bebeloveokazu
I'm a momma of two, wife to one, and best buddy to one lovable dog. Cooking, writing, and chocolate are my passion. Japanese cuisine is my go-to comfort food and you'll always find family-friendly and pantry-friendly recipes on my blog.
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Bebe Love Okazu
http://bebeloveokazu.com/
A Recipe and Family Journal
LATEST ARTICLES ( 149 )
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2014 Osechi Ryori, Japanese New Years Good Luck Food
Happy New Year!明けましておめでとう!2014 is the Year of The Horse and true to family tradition, on January 1st my parents lined-up in front of their local Japanese... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
2014 Oseshi Ryori, Japanese New Years Good Luck Food
Happy New Year!明けましておめでとう!2014 is the Year of The Horse and true to family tradition, on January 1st my parents lined-up in front of their local Japanese... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Kazunoko (Herring Roe) for Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Years Cuisine)
My favorite osechi ryori, or Japanese New Year’s dish is kazunoko. It’s caviar made of herring roe, simply seasoned with dashi konbu (seasoned seaweed), katsuo... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Getting Ready for Japanese New Year
The day after Christmas, if not sooner, my Mom and I begin our Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year) menu discussions.Each year, our menu changes slightly, but my Mom... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Merry Christmas! and Reindeer Cupcakes
Happy Holidays!Christmas just snuck up on me and it feels as though the last few weeks quickly flew by. I’m a bit sad that in just another day our Christmas... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Kimchi Fried Brown Rice
Usually, I’m quite the motivated cook in the kitchen. However, these days (ok it’s been more like a few months now), all I wish for is some type of... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
December Forget-Me-Nots
Today, I’m sharing a family journal post so we can one day look back and remember these days….♥ Our baby beta fish just died. Bebe expressed her sadness and... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sui Gyoza (Boiled Potstickers) Dipped in Ponzu Sauce
Of all the foods my Mom makes, the more I think about it, the more I’m certain that gyoza, or potstickers, are hands down my favorite dish. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, I picked up Bebe from school and afterwards as we walked to the library, she held my hand and simply said to me in that sweet voice of hers, “I love you... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Roasted Golden Cauliflower
I’m not sure what motivates me to start writing a blog post at 12:45 AM on a Sunday night/morning (insomnia?), but here I am with thoughts of roasted golden... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Ghostly Lasagna
There’s nothing like a plain ol’ log of fresh mozzarella cheese to liven up an old favorite recipe for Halloween! Given it finally seems like Fall and the... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Spooky Spider Cookies
This weekend was full of Halloween costume parades, parties and festivities. It was definitely a busy weekend, but these are most certainly good times! Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Halloween Crafts 2013
Halloween crafts is one of our favorite past-times lately. We started out by making a ghost footprints. It’s been almost three years since we took footprints... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mummy Dogs; Halloween Here We Come!
BOO!Every year around this time, I profess my love for the Halloween holiday and this year is no different. Until I had the little one, Halloween was fun, but... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chewy Granola Bars with Dried Cranberries, Yogurt Chips & Blueberry Flaxseed
The pumpkin patches are open, the leaves are changing colors, and we’re working on Halloween crafts to decorate our home. The only issue is that in Southern Cal... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Crab Fishing, 2012′s Catch Vs. 2013
My husband’s good friend takes us crab fishing at least once a year, and it’s such a treat, especially for the kiddo. It’s easy for us because we just show-up,... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Strawberry Puree
Sometimes, the simple things in life provide great pleasure.Such as a bag of frozen strawberries that I found buried in our freezer. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Simple & Fresh Cucumber Sandwich
One of the simplest of sandwiches that I enjoy is a fresh cucumber sandwich on Japanese shokupan (morning toast). It’s reminiscent of a tea sandwich, yet lacks... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sea Animal Friends; Crafting Not for Eating
Given that I haven’t been cooking anything new to post lately, I thought I would start sharing some of the crafts that we do at home. One of Bebe’s favorite... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Hiyashi Chyuka (Cold Ramen Noodle Salad) with Black Sesame Vinaigrette
There’s really no great English translation for “hiyashi chyuka” that would embody the true deliciousness of one of my favorite summer-time Japanese dishes. Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES