by Jen Costanzo | Sep 29, 2007 | Japanese Food, Jen
“Have you lost weight recently?” I’ve been asked this question by about 10 different people over the past couple of months. And yes. I have! Starting this summer, I began some lifestyle changes that have resulted in me losing about 6 kilograms...
by Jen Costanzo | Sep 21, 2007 | Devotion, Japanese Food, Jen
Yesterday, I discovered a new piece of fruit at the grocery store. It has a beautiful periwinkle, lavender smooth skin. It has no smell. It tastes a little like watermelon — full of little seeds. But rather than being crisp and juicy, it’s slightly...
by Jen Costanzo | Feb 28, 2007 | Cooking, Japanese Food
This week I’ve had a cold and just felt sort of “blah.” That’s why today for lunch, I decided I was in the mood for some comfort food. Normally, back home, I opt for Macaroni & Cheese with Tomatoes and Ground Beef. I don’t know if...
by Mike Costanzo | Feb 18, 2007 | Japanese Food, Mike
Today on Mike’s Culinary Adventures, I’d like to take an up-close and personal look at the various seafoods of Japan. Since you’ve all seen plenty of sushi already, I figured i would show you some of the more exciting and adventurous seafoods...
by Mike Costanzo | Jan 24, 2007 | Japanese Food, Teaching
One of the perks of working at a public Junior High School is the school lunch. In America, from what I remember, public school lunches were nothing special, just the same old mass-produced, high-fat content stuff over and over again (pizza, corn dogs, fries,...
by Mike Costanzo | Dec 27, 2006 | Japanese Food, Mike
A very Merry Post-Christmas to you! When many people think of Christmas day, they not only think about the music and the presents and the company and the real reason for the season and everything, they also think about the food. Indeed, Christmas here in Japan is no...
