A Handai aka Hangiri Bowl aka Sushi Oke is a large wooden bowl used to cool rice for Sushi. While this is usually only seen in Japanese restaurant. Incorporating it at home is great if you need to prepare food quickly. The cypress wood construction adds a subtle but pleasant […]

Soy Sauce was originally invented as a way of prolonging the life of salt. However, nowadays it one of the most used condiments in asia. From eggs, soups and even rice, soy sauce can enhance the flavor of any dish. Keeping it handy at your table is crucial for easy […]

A Thermal Lunch Box otherwise known as a food thermos, will keep you food hot or cold for hours. Its great for when you are traveling and do not have access to a stove or microwave. However, there many different design and iteration on the market. Some are effective and […]

Japanese food are a delight, they come in various shapes, colors and design. There is even a trend where they make cartoon character out of food. However, for those of us who are into more basic design, making well shaped sushi and onigiri can be a challenge. Luckily, there are […]

Cooking at home is a great way to eat fresh food. However, one downside is the mess. One of the most annoying thing is the oil and food splatter. To reduce this, you can use a thing called a splatter guard. They limit the amount of oil that goes in […]

For those of us who use a rice cooker, a rice paddle (Shamoji) is a given. Manufacturer usually offer them as an accessories. However, we never really know how useful they are until we lose them. While you can use other spoons, they can either damage or ruin your pot […]

A meat pounder can both flatten and tenderize meat. Great if you want a large chicken cutlet or if you just have a tough cut of meat. The most traditional type of meat pounder is the mallet. However, is it really that great? Since you are whacking it, its hard […]

Grilling and cooking meat is one of America’s favorite past time. However, patties, burger and steak often curl. This leaves part of the meat that is unrbrowned. Getting a weight to hold it down can make all the difference. One might think that a Spatula is the best job for […]

A good Soup and Kitchen Ladle makes serving soup a breeze. You can skim crud, measure liquid and serve guest. However, this seemingly simple device has a lot of component to it. From the rolled lip to the hooked corner, all these things can make a difference between a great […]

Smash, Peel, Mince, puree are all the steps that goes into preparing garlic. While traditional chef say that its faster with a knife, my experience says that it doesnt beat the convenience. Often time professional chef will have many helper preparing food for them. When you are at home, youre […]