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Chinese Cleaver: How to Use It and Why It’s Great for Home Cooking
A Chinese cleaver may look heavy and dangerous, but it’s actually a highly efficient kitchen tool. Learn how to use it, its pros and cons, and how it compares to a santoku knife for everyday cooking.
My First Experience with a Magewappa Bento Box
An honest review of a traditional Japanese magewappa bento box. Discover why rice tastes better, how it works, and the real pros and cons from first-hand experience.
Introducing the "Madoromu Sake Ware," a MADE IN NIIGATA item.
Introducing Tomoe-Ya’s top recommended item: the “Madoromu Sake Ware” series. These unique sake vessels are crafted by Shinetsu Works Co., Ltd., a company headquartered in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture—a region renowned for its metalworking industry. Released in 2020 under their original brand “Three Snow,” the series has gained significant attention...
The Charm of Tokoroten: Japan’s Cool Summer Tradition
Tokoroten is a traditional summer treat. It is enjoyed in different ways depending on the region, such as with vinegar and soy sauce in Edo and brown sugar syrup in Kansai. This article will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to Japanese food culture, including the origin of the word "konnyaku" (tokoroten),...
Grilled Unagi: A Traditional Japanese Summer Treat
Discover the story behind Japan’s summer eel tradition and learn how to make authentic grilled unagi kabayaki at home.
Multi Chef MC-125DMBL Blender Review｜Commercial Power You Can Use at Home
A detailed review of the Multi Chef MC-125DMBL blender. From smoothies and soups to herb oils and fresh breadcrumbs, this high-performance blender offers commercial-grade power in a home-friendly size.
MARCATO Atlas 150 Review | Authentic fresh pasta at home
A review of the Italian pasta machine "MARCATO Atlas 150". A thorough explanation from how to make pasta to advanced recipes!
How to choose and use a wooden cutting board | From types to care
One essential item in cooking is the cutting board. Among them, wooden cutting boards are especially popular for their warm feel and the unique character they develop with use. In this article, we’ll introduce different types of wooden cutting boards, how to use them, and tips for proper care!
The appeal of the Japanese-made food processor, MultiChef
A food processor is a kitchen appliance used to chop and mix ingredients. Unlike a mixer that mixes with liquid, It's a convenient appliance that makes food preparation a breeze because it can chop ingredients while they are still solid, or mix them as is. In this blog, we will...
Introducing the wok! Preheat it empty and season it with oil to make it your lifelong companion.
The more you use a wok, the more flavor it acquires, and it's fun to develop it into a cooking tool that will last a lifetime. However, when it's new, it can't perform to its full potential. This is because the anti-rust coating applied during manufacturing remains. Also, if an...
A new way to use a bamboo steamer: Cook simmered dishes and steam them at the same time!
The Chinese steamer is a convenient cooking tool for making steamed dishes, but it may be a bit wasteful to use it only for steaming. In this article, we will suggest some ways to make the most of the Chinese steamer for steaming.
We take a look inside Sanpo Factory, where the artisans who support the Sakai Takayuki brand make their handmade products!
The division of labor that has supported the tradition of Sakai forged knives is the blacksmith, sharpener, and wholesaler. This system, in which each person perfects their specialized skills to produce knives, has faced the challenge of a decline in the number of craftsmen in recent years. Aoki Cutlery Manufacturing,...
