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Aug 10, 20233 min read
Special Offerings for Obon
In Buddhism, it is common practice to build a Buddhist altar in the house after the death of a family member. Offerings are usually made...
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Aug 9, 20233 min read
Spirit Horse & Oxen for Obon to Welcome Your Ancestors
We talked about the mukaebi welcoming fire and the okuribi farewell fire in the last blog posts. Animals made of cucumbers and eggplants...
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Nov 22, 20221 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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May 18, 20221 min read
Daifukumochi, Have You Heard of It?
Daifukumochi, What Is It? Mostly known as ‘Daifuku’, Daifukumochi is a glutinous rice cake that’s filled with red bean paste. These sweet...
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May 17, 20222 min read
Mayo, What's The Difference?
Mayonnaise, Let's Talk About It Mayonnaise, we’ve all heard of it, if not used in a plethora of recipes ranging from a simple sandwich to...
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Jul 9, 20212 min read
Go for Gobo!
You may have seen a long, thin, wood-like root for sale in our produce section here at Maido and wondered what it was. The root is more...
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Jun 27, 20212 min read
Hokkaido Soft Cream
The northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido, is famous for its incredible dairy. Butter, milk, cream, cheese and, you guessed it, ice...
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Feb 5, 20212 min read
Uses for Yuzu!
You may have seen in Maido’s produce section a selection of round yellow fruits, resembling lemons, but with a slightly different shape....
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Jan 24, 20212 min read
Featured: Yamamori Kinoko Shoyu Kamameshi
Yamamori Kinoko Shoyu Kamameshi makes for an easy one-pot dinner, appetizing side dish, and, if you know how to roll it, a no-brainer...
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
What's So Great About Shokupan?
Golden brown loaves, baked into a crisp square shape are sliced thickly to reveal an impossibly fluffy, white center. Called shokupan,...
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Dec 18, 20203 min read
Just A Little Sweet: All About Wagashi
Soft mochi cakes, delicate bean-filled monaka, sweet dango, round chewy daifuku, and smooth yokan are just a few examples of wagashi--...
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Nov 15, 20203 min read
Takuan: A Zen Pickle
There are many ways to pickle a daikon radish, and of those, the takuan daikon pickle certainly stands out. Takuan pickles have a...
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Oct 9, 20203 min read
Seasonal Eats: Foods for Winter
Days grow shorter and the air grows colder as winter approaches. In Japan, the seasonal shift means a new showcase of seasonal food. As a...
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Oct 4, 20202 min read
Kuri: The Japanese Chestnut
As fall descends upon Japan, the hearty chestnut comes into season. While the concept of seasonal foods is very popular in Japan, most...
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Sep 20, 20203 min read
Tasty Takoyaki
Crispy and savory fried batter balls with a springy piece of octopus hidden in the center, topped with a savory brown sauce, smooth,...
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
A Typical Japanese Dinner
What does dinner time in Japan usually look like? Sushi is usually the first thing that comes to mind in the American consciousness as...
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Sep 2, 20203 min read
Famous, Delicious Wagyu Beef
Wagyu beef has made quite a reputation for itself here in the United States. Often thought of being and marketed as synonymous with Kobe...
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Aug 30, 20202 min read
The Mythical Matsutake Mushroom
Every year between September and January, an elusive mushroom comes into Japan’s culinary spotlight. Matsutake, or pine mushrooms, are...
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Aug 7, 20202 min read
Calpico: An Enduring Favorite
A non-carbonated soft drink, with a milky texture and a sweet, but slightly sour finish describes the unique but delicious flavor of the...
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Jul 27, 20203 min read
Fruits Worth A Fortune
Whether it be bright red, juicy strawberries, in delicate packaging, or a single cantaloupe perfectly round, creamy and sweet, the...
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