Allen, the Dog Hunter

Japa Dog Vancouver

I’ve been on a secret dog hunting mission for several months now. When I visited Vancouver in January, I spent several days looking for the now infamous Japa Dog which Anthony Bourdain visited last year. The uniqueness of this hot dog stand is that it serves the dogs in a Japanese fusion style.

Buckwheat Sesame Noodles

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Sesame noodles are one of my favorite quick meals, from beginning to end you can have them on the table in about 15 minutes. Coated in a creamy and sesame-nutty sauce, I’ve reduced the fat, used whole-grain noodles, and boosted the veggies to make this a healthy and guilt-free version. I am addicted to pasta [...]

Chewy and sweet red bean mochi

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My pantry holds the goods for many recipes I hope to make, some get made while others do not. I bought a box of mochiko (sweet rice flour) and azuki beans (dried red beans) with the intent of making mochi. They’ve sat in my cupboard for some time, just waiting for their day in the [...]

Kampachi sampler trio: nigiri, spicy roll, and ceviche

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As I mentioned in an earlier post, I received a Kona Kampachi to review and I’m doing my best to try it as many ways as possible. Tonight’s dinner took advantage of the fish’s freshness and used the Kampachi in its raw form. I made sushi nigiri, a spicy Kampachi roll, and a mixed citrus [...]

Japanese Potato Korokke Recipe

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I’m in love with this Japanese comfort food. I cannot resist an occasional (ok, maybe semi-regular) fried food, and korokke do not disappoint. A crispy exterior with a creamy potato and pork interior, slightly seasoned with onions and nutmeg. Korokke are common in bento boxes and I’ve had them a few times at Japanese restaurants. [...]