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I started doing this back in 2008, it is a nice way to look back at the year, through 10 adventures in my kitchen...

1.

Dashi Chazuke, perfect for these cold mornings.

2.

I discovered that adding nagaimo to okonomiyaki helps to puff it up.

3.

Anchovy Potato Salad, trying to re-create something we've never really had but saw on social media...

4.

Green Tea Pork Belly Rolls, a new way to eat the used green tea.

5.

Sakura Daikon, is a nice way to incorporate salted sakura (cherry blossoms) and daikon (radish) into a unique tsukemono (pickle).

6.

Our first time making Ume Syrup, easy and delicious!

7.

Over the summer we reconnected with Italian Delight...definitely comfort food...

8.

Saba Tofu Curry, a nice way to boost your good cholesterol.

9.

This recipe for Winter Gratin, was an easy and nice way to get in some veggies

10.

Cold Brew Tea Soda, a really easy way to have a fizzy tea drink during those hot summer months...just be careful when you open the bottle.

Did you have a favorite recipe that wasn't featured here? Let us know in the comments!