Even though I have studied Form School Feng Shui for many years, when people ask me for a definition, it’s very difficult to give a precise answer. When I say feng shui is “living in harmony with nature”, it often ends up sounding trite. Nowadays, there are many who promote a natural lifestyle, so it’s …
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The Japanese have a variety of mixed rice recipes. Some are called maze gohan and some are called takikomi gohan. So, I asked my teacher, “what’s the difference?” Maze gohan is when the rice is already cooked and you add ingredients to it, while takikomi gohan is when the ingredients are cooked with the rice …
In Japan, the Dharma doll, pronounced daruma (達磨) in Japanese, is often seen as a symbol of good luck and perseverance. This doll takes its name after Dharma, the Indian Buddhist monk Bodhidarma. Because of Bodhidarma’s perseverance of many years meditating and not moving, legend is his legs and arms fell off due to atrophy. …
Okra is not a Japanese vegetable, but being married to a Brit, I do enjoy an okra curry. That being said, we do eat okra in Japan. This is a quick and easy side dish, that doesn’t really require cooking. Just zap it in the microwave and your done. The only thing is, it requires …
Photo by deviantart.com The modern Japanese aesthetic design is based on a minimalistic approach stemming from the fact that space is a premium. If you have lived in a small space, you understand that with just a few items scattered around the room, it looks messy. This is because with a limited area, the focus …
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Bite sized tofu stuffed with lightly seasoned prawns showcases both seafood and the deep fried tofu. In many Asian cuisines, deep fried tofu is a dinner staple and often used as a good source of protein, especially for vegetarians. However, not all deep fried tofu are exactly the same. Japanese atsu-age, is quite dense and …
This is a guest post by Ilchi Lee I spend a lot more time in front of a screen these days—using my computer, my smartphone, my iPad. Although I am enjoying all the things I can do with this technology it can sometimes make my head feel heavy, and I am reminded that many people …
In a previous post I introduced Chrysanthemums leaves, shyungiku, an edible leaf that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. With a very high iron content, it’s a great vegetable to add to your diet. My qi gong teacher, Dr. Wang, explained how iron is good for many things, one of which is our eye-sight. Tofu …
In the design world, I have heard many Westerners talk about the Japanese wabi-sabi (侘 寂) aesthetic. It’s difficult to describe many traditional Asian terms in English because not only is there no direct equivalent word, the Asian definition itself is very vague. Many times, Westerners are confused as to why Asians can’t explain something …