Thursday, December 29, 2016

10 photos

I first posted 10 photos back in 2008 as part of a meme, now I do this every year as a way to look back on the year.

1. This Fishcake Tempura came close to the ikamenchi we tried in Aomori.

2. Super easy and tasty Watermelon Rind Pickles, is a great way to use all of the watermelon.

3. An adapted version of Mom's Okara Scones using dry okara.

4. Dashi, a dish from Yamagata has a nice array of veggies, perfect to beat the heat of summer.

5. Seed Studded Anzac Biscuits, a great version using lots of seeds.

6. Kinkan Conserva, a nice way to use kinkan (kumquat).

7. This version came close to recreating Smoked Ahi Dip

8. Japanese Veggie Soup with Ginger, a nice way to warm up with ginger and lots of veggies.

9. Spring Cabbage Shumai, a great way to eat more veggies while cutting out some carbs.

10. Spicy Pork, super easy to put together and great to have in the freezer for days you don't feel like cooking.

Lots of new adventures and re-connecting...how was your year in the kitchen?

9 comments:

Rowena said...

great 10 photos Kat...and thanks for the reminder that I need to get a 10 best list out, yikes!

KirkK said...

Very nice round-up Kat!

jalna said...

Good idea!

Anonymous said...

I want to try that dashi recipe and watermelon rind recipe!
the only reason I try cooking every once in a while is because of your posts.
My all time favorite is that kinpira with the mushroom, eggplant and pine nuts.
Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

I want to try that dashi recipe and watermelon rind recipe!
the only reason I try cooking every once in a while is because of your posts.
My all time favorite is that kinpira with the mushroom, eggplant and pine nuts.
Happy New Year!
V

Anonymous said...

oh, btw, I really liked that gonjiri chopped up and mixed with cream cheese! Maybe like that smoked takuan you made. I got the gonjiri from Takeya, the "big purple building" by Ameyoko. It's a super dried daikon tsukemono individually wrapped into bite sized pieced.
Thanks for the idea!
V

K and S said...

I enjoyed your best list, Rowena!

Thanks Kirk :)

Looking forward to your list Jalna!

It is humbling that I am inspiring you V :) I hope to find that gonjiri takuan you are talking about.

All the best for 2017 everyone!
Kat

K said...

Love the round-up!

K and S said...

Thank you K!

Take care.
Kat