Anna Mindess
Sign language interpreter by day, food writer by night; endlessly fascinated by the interplay of what we eat and who we are.
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Category Archives: Japan
Gruesome Goodies: Halloween Bentos to Make for your Little Bats and Ghouls
Surprise your child with a Frankenstein sandwich, Vampire bunny egg or Severed sausage “fingers”. Make frighteningly easy Halloween Bentos with these tips and tricks for healthy treats Continue reading
Posted in cute food, Japan, Japanese food
Tagged bento boxes, halloween, Halloween bentos
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Icy or Spicy? Cooling Foods Across Cultures
Although the Bay Area doesn’t suffer the swoon-inducing heat and humidity of Japan, Peru, India or the Philippines, we can still enjoy their edible solutions for cooling relief. Some like it icy cold with mounds of shaved ice doused with syrups, while others turn to peppers and spice to induce a natural cooling response. Continue reading
Posted in Chinese food, Filipino food, Indian food, Japan, Japanese food, Korean food, Peruvian food, Singapore
Tagged Aileen Suzara, ceviche, cooling foods, foods for hot weather, halo halo, icy food, Japan, Japanese food, Korean food, Kyoto, Nico Vera, spicy food, The Pisco Trail, The Spice Whisperer, Vinita Chopra Jacinto
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From Peaches to Persimmons: A Taste of Two Seasons (in Japan)
I tasted the essence of two seasons–summer and fall–in two fruits–white peach and persimmon–during two weeks in Kyoto, Japan. Continue reading
Posted in desserts and sweets, Japan, Japanese food
Tagged Japan, kaki, Kitchen Raku Raku, Kyoto, momo, persimmons, seasons, white peaches
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A Sushi Maniac Serves Me an Oishii (Delicious) Day in Osaka
An Osaka brain surgeon with a passion for sushi shares his culinary hobby with me, an enthusiastic visitor and fellow sushi fanatic. We sample Osaka style pressed sushi, shop for fresh ingredients and make an “oishii” (delicious) sushi dinner. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Japanese food, tasting tours
Tagged Osaka, osaka sushi, pressed sushi, sushi
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Fascinating Food Adventures in Kyoto
On a visit to lovely Kyoto, I choose a hands-on approach to sample its delicacies. With the help of Kyoto Free Guides’ interpreters, I take classes in pickle, soba and sweet making and finally a five course cooking class in a home kitchen. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Japanese food
Tagged cooking classes, Japanese pickles, Kyoto, Kyoto Free Guides, pickle making, pickling vegetables, soba noodles, wagashi
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Vanessa’s Poke Leaps Across Cultural Boundaries
Vanessa’s Bistro serves a superb Tuna Salmon Poke that melds elements from Hawaiian, Japanese and Mexican cuisines with chef Vanessa Dang’s Vietnamese twist. Continue reading
Posted in gluten-free food, Hawaiian food, Japan, Vietnamese food
Tagged Poke, Saigon Noodle salad, Vanessa Dang, Vanessa's Bistro
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Voyage to 99 Ranch Market-Land
Go on an instant trip to exotic lands by visiting Richmond’s 99 Ranch Market, a shopping emporium of Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Japanese and Indonesian foodstuffs. More than an ocean of fresh fish and hard to find fruits and vegetables. Snacks in un-dreamed of flavor combinations. Continue reading
Posted in Chinese food, Filipino food, Indonesian food, Japan, Korean food, Taiwanese food, Thai food, Vietnamese food
Tagged 99 Ranch Market, Ranch 99 Market
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Japanese Pickles – more than just a condiment
Tsukemono or Japanese pickles are an essential part of every meal. They add crunch and color, and aid digestion. Easy to make at home with recipes from a book or website. Continue reading
Posted in Japan
Tagged Japanese pickled vegetables, Japanese pickles, Makiko Itoh, Tokyo Fish Market, tsukemono
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