Food Recipes and Blogs By a Japanese Mum in the UK
We are in 2020. It has been a challenging year for all of us and has been the time we were forced to review our lives and the way we live on this planet. I have been lucky enough to say, no one I personally know was affected by the virus and suffered, but must add, “so far”. I also know and feel very sad about the fact that there
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It has been the easiest growing and harvesting experience after planting the seeds directly into the prepared soil later in April in 2017. Now in early June, we have enjoyed the young beetroot leaves in our salads a few times already. Kids enjoyed picking the leaves and pulling the weeds around it. Of course, they do not have any complains eating them too. I believe one way of the easiest way to
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I have been experimenting some Chinese herbal soup since we had some health issues and our Chinese friend kindly given us the ingredients to start up the habit! It is great. I was always interested in the Chinese herbal medicines but didn’t know where to start. Now, here I am. Thanks to our lovely friend, Rinh! OK, this is something she has recommended me to begin with. We’ve added white
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The Easter holiday is FINALLY over. It was one of the longest holiday we’ve experienced.. simply because we didn’t plan “a holiday away” from UK? My son says, it was just like a long weekend… I kind of agree.. anyway, it was nice. We managed to have lots of activities and fun with people who we cannot usually spend enough time with unless during such a relaxing school holiday. Just
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Just wanted to make a quick note… my friend took me to a great spanish tapas restaurant in London and I didn’t want to forget it because the food was delicious!!! and the atmosphere was special. It was like having spanish dinner at a friends house. The service was good and I can recommend the restaurant to anyone when or who wants a bit of Spanish spice in your life!
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but the fact is the most difficult one to make it as a priority. My kids always preferred Japanese breakfast which is fine. I couldn’t complain much as it is a healthy balanced breakfast but the amount of time it takes to prepare!? When there is less time on the breakfast table, they might eat alternatives but they never give me those easy cereal
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These cookies are guilty free as it’s sugar free! And, kids love them. You can reduce the amount of honey accordinging to the amount of sugar there might be in the chocolate you’re using. Personally this is a win win recipe for a very satisfying treat for you and your family. This photo is with some peanuts but you can add any nuts or seeds to add extra flavour and
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