A Otoshibuta or a Drop Lid is a makeshift lid often used in Japanese Stews. These lids provide even cooking, reduce the rate of evaporation and keep food in tact. Traditional Otoshibuta uses wood that goes right on top of the stew. However, modern variation might include metal, parchment paper […]

Water boiler/kettle are simple devices, plug it in and it boils water. However, Japanese water boiler are a little different. They are water dispenser with heating elements built right in. Most are programmable with preset temperature. While uncommon in the states, you can find them in most asian household. They […]

If Taco Tuesday is coming up, then you need tortilla. However, if you want good tacos, you need to serve the tortilla warm. While the traditional option is to use a pan, a easier way is to use a tortilla warmer. They are small, compact and affordable. Some people even […]

Some of us just really love our toast. You press a button and out comes a perfectly golden toast. However, the lower end of the toaster market produce some pretty poor toast. They are plagued with heating issues and some of them just plain burn your toast. Thankfully, manufacturer have […]