For the love of RAMEN!!!

To say I like food is somewhat of an understatement. A million years ago I trained as a chef, then I studied nutritional medicine and now I teach cooking in a primary (elementary) school. I love everything about food, and when I teach, I teach the culture, the history and the social aspects of food, … Continue reading For the love of RAMEN!!!

Hibiki…..Echoes of Tokyo in Camberwell

Very cool looking concrete bar, with white and oak furniture, a white, retro coffee machine, grinder, indoor plants and beautiful pots, in a Japanese cafe in Melbourne

When I looked up Hibiki in my Japanese translator the translation was sound, but more accurately echo or reverberation. I am not sure if that is what the owners of Hibiki in Melbourne were alluding to, but as soon as I read it, it resonated. Sitting in this little cafe in Toorak Rd in Camberwell, … Continue reading Hibiki…..Echoes of Tokyo in Camberwell

WabiSabi Deliciousness

beautiful small japanese maple leaf on daikon pickle

Last week I visited my very favourite Japanese restaurant outside of Japan. I felt the need to write about it here, so those of you living close by, or visiting, can go give it a try. Also, I just wanted to share the photos of the food. It is truly stunning, and always elicits a … Continue reading WabiSabi Deliciousness