Sushi Buffets Anyone?

It was 25 years ago when I was first introduced to sushi, and it was love at first taste. I’ve been a sushi addict ever since. Back in 1981, I was in grade 11 living with my parents in Vancouver, Canada. That Christmas for the holidays, I went out to Irvine, California, to visit with my cousin and his wife, who were studying at UC-Irvine. I recall my cousin asking if I had ever tried sushi. I had no idea what on earth... [Read more]

Eat More Sushi

There is a joke among women who have been 9-months pregnant, that once your body has expanded into the unbelievable size and shape it becomes at full term, it “knows” how to get there, and has an inclination toward it. So watch out when you’re having a huge meal: you could get up from the table four sizes bigger than when you sat down! Your body remembers. Your spirit has memory too. It remembers moments... [Read more]

Lose Weight: Sushi Is Your Friend

If you’re not making sushi at home you’re missing out on a delicious and extremely diet-friendly meal.  It’s easy to make, fast, nutritious, and the raw fish you’re afraid of is completely optional. First let’s have a brief overview of sushi for those who’ve never had it or those who have tried it but want to know more. Sushi is the catch-all name for a wide variety of Japanese dishes. ... [Read more]

The Wonderful World of Sushi

Unless you live in a cave somewhere in Saskatchewan, you’ve probably noticed the recent trend of sushi restaurants popping up all over the major cities of the world (no offense to anyone living in Saskatchewan, of course). The raw fish craze has become the subject of countless restaurant reviews and uber-trendy “it” spots giving the Japanese staple food quite a bit of attention. These eateries with chic... [Read more]

Rustic Decor and Sushi

It is more than just a matter of taste! There may not be two words as distantly removed from each other as ‘rustic’ and ’sushi’, but my reaction was the same to my first encounters with each.  My appreciation and understanding of ‘rustic decor’ and ’sushi’ gradually evolved from aversion to amazement.  Permit me to explain… Many years ago I was employed by the American... [Read more]

Know Your Sushi

Originally the word “Sushi” referred to the vinigared rice that was placed under fish that was being preserved.  The vinegar, salt and sugar from the fish would seap into the rice, which was initially discarded.  Nowadays Sushi refers the rice as well as the fish that is used.  There are many different types of Sushi and here they are. Traditional Roll:  2-3 oz of sushi rice flattened (leaving a 1/4-inch... [Read more]

How To Make Inari Sushi at Home

One of the cheaper and more popular types of sushi in the market nowadays is the Inari Sushi. It is made by stuffing sushi rice, and even some vegetables into small pouches of deep fried bean curd or tofu, also more popularly known in its Japanese term as aburage. Instead of the usual Nori seaweed or soybean paper, aburage is used in this sushi. Aburage can either be sold in packets or packaged in cans, and is widely... [Read more]

The Secrets to Making the Perfect Sushi

SUSHI it is a plate of Japanese origin with rice cooked decorated with vinegar of rice, or homemade sushi vinegar and sugar. This preparation is very popular and you can get it world wide and is the most popular food in Japanese gastronomy.The most of the people associated sushi with seafood or raw fish but, you can also find vegetables or egg, or even deep fry sushi and cook food can also accompany the rice.The most... [Read more]