How to Make Japanese Dashi: Kombu & Katsuobushi in 4 Steps
Remove kombu just before boiling. Never squeeze the katsuobushi. Two rules transform everyday miso soup into restaura... Read More
TAG ARCHIVE
Articles tagged with #beginner
Remove kombu just before boiling. Never squeeze the katsuobushi. Two rules transform everyday miso soup into restaura... Read More
Found mold on your leather bag or shoes? Don't use a wet cloth. Learn how to identify bloom vs. mold, safely remove i... Read More
Discover wa-rosoku, Japan's plant-based candles with a 1/f flickering flame that soothes the mind. Brands, wick-trimm... Read More
Mud on socks that won't come out in the machine? Yellowed collar stains creeping back? Japan-made cherry wood washboa... Read More
No power tools needed. Japan's pull saws (Z-SAW) and genno woodworking hammers from Tsubame-Sanjo cut cleaner and qui... Read More
Seasonings make the best Japanese gift — used daily, premium quality they won't buy themselves. Soy sauce, mirin, ric... Read More
Think Japanese-made goods are out of reach? Many start at just a few dollars more. From soy sauce to chopsticks — sma... Read More
Waking up sweaty under the AC? Japan's towel-ket and gauze-ket regulate bedroom humidity all night. Pasima, Imabari, ... Read More
Protect rice and clothing from Japan's humidity with a traditional wooden chabako or paulownia box. Maeda Kobo and Ma... Read More
Get outdoors without the gear overwhelm. Shimano and Daiwa all-in-one sets let beginners catch fish from the pier on ... Read More