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Dec 26, 20232 min read
The Shapes of Mochi Have Meanings
Ozoni is a traditional Japanese New Year's soup made with chewy mochi rice cakes in a light broth, often with vegetables and other...
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Dec 24, 20232 min read
History of Mochi Rice Cakes
Rice (glutinous rice) is the raw material for mochi. In Japan, rice cultivation is at the root of cultural formation, and rice has been...
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Dec 24, 20233 min read
Mochi Rice Cakes for Japanese New Year
Hello everyone. Last week we talked about Japanese New Year's osechi (our homemade osechi are sold out, but we still have pre-made frozen...
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Dec 17, 20233 min read
History of Osechi
The calendar, introduced from China, is what started the osechi culture. The Japanese osechi culture began in the Yayoi period, and the...
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Dec 16, 20239 min read
Osechi Items for Japanese New Year
Hello everyone. Are you looking for a way to celebrate the Japanese New Year? We are introducing Maido's selection of traditional osechi...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
Oseibo Japanese Year End Gift Q & A
Q. When is the best time to send oseibo gifts? A. It is common to send oseibo between December 13th and December 20th, but the standard...
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Nov 25, 20232 min read
How to Make Your Nabe Even Healthier
Are you looking to eat healthier? If so, we would recommend you to use zakkoku konnyaku noodles for your nabe. They are very healthy...
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Nov 24, 20231 min read
Osechi Pre-Orders are Available!
Great news! Pre-orders for Osechi are available with limited supplies. If you place an order by 11/30, you will get $10 off. Osechi are...
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Nov 23, 20236 min read
How to Make Nabe Hot Pot and Tips for Better Hot Pot Flavor
Suggested Ingredients (3-4 Servings): About 10 oz./300 g of meat, poultry, or/and fish About 35 oz. / 1000 g of vegetables, mushrooms,...
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Nov 21, 20234 min read
Nabe Hot Pot Season is Back!
It's getting colder. What kind of food do you eat when winter is in the air? - Nabe hot pot is a perfect dish. Nabe not only warms you...
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Nov 16, 20235 min read
Senbei Trivia
Here is another blog post about Senbei! How to Store Senbei There are three things to keep in mind when storing senbei. 1. Avoid...
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Nov 14, 20236 min read
Senbei - Japanese Rice Crackers
Senbei are rice crackers made by kneading wheat flour, rice flour, or other grain flour, stretching them thin, and baking them. In Japan...
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Nov 10, 20233 min read
History of Miso
People tend to think miso is originally from Japan, but it is actually believed to have been introduced from China, and its history dates...
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Nov 9, 20233 min read
(Recipe) Miso Dama Homemade Instant Miso Soup
Miso dama means miso ball, and it is an easy way to make single servings of miso soup by simply combining ingredients of your choice. It...
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Nov 7, 20235 min read
Miso - Japanese Healthy Food
Miso, the iconic ingredient in miso soup, has become a notable ingredient not only to people in Japan but also the rest of the world....
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Nov 4, 20235 min read
Oden Travia
Oden is a Treasure Trove of Intestinal Activity & Immunity Boosting Ingredients Warming the intestines is fundamental to keeping the...
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Nov 2, 20233 min read
Oden Recipes Including Remake Recipe
We will introduce how to make uden with the S&B's Japanese seasoning & soup mix, how to make kombu kelp knots, and how to remake oden...
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Oct 31, 20234 min read
Oden - Japanese Stew
Have you ever tried oden? Oden is a type of stew in Japanese cuisine. It is also classified as a hot pot dish, and is perfect for the...
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Oct 24, 20236 min read
Natto - Japanese Healthy Food
Have you ever heard of or tried natto? Natto is a fermented food made by adding bacillus subtilis natto to softened soybeans that have...
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Oct 21, 20233 min read
Why are Triangle-Shaped Onigiri Common?
Onigiri, the Japanese soul food, is called by many names such as omusubi or nigirimeshi, and comes in various shapes such as triangular,...
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