Japanese-Style Mushroom Broth

“There is not city But the city within. No door, but the door To simple wisdom. We walk, dumb As … More

Eggplant Panzanella

If you’re not interested in a quick side of politics with your panzanella, scroll down now. If you are, though, … More

“Things have a life of their own,” the gypsy proclaimed with a harsh accent. “It’s simply a matter of waking … More

Not that long ago, a special occasion called for booze and parties, wild costumes and late nights/early mornings. In these … More

Last month I loaded the kids onto the train and headed a couple of hours south for a long weekend … More

“The smell of manure, of sun on foliage, of evaporating water, rose to my head; two steps further, and I … More

It was bigger than an emu’s dark brown egg But smooth and glossy. Its outside was curiously hard If you … More

Green tea soup – ochazuke – is one of my favourite Japanese dishes. Traditionally, it is served with rice and … More