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Cooking demo flyer image featuring the Great Pagoda of Peace in Narita, Chiba, Japan. The peaceful setting reflects the calm, comforting spirit behind this Salmon & Corn Chowder, inspired by Japanese recipes and home cooking.

Japanese Recipes — Salmon & Corn Chowder

Our latest cooking demo featured Salmon & Corn Chowder, a comforting donabe-style dish inspired by Japanese recipes focused on balance, warmth, and gentle simmering. Made with tender salmon, sweet corn, vegetables, and miso, this chowder reflects the heart of Japanese home cooking.

Darrell Baum

Feb 81 min read

Cooking demo flyer image featuring an Edo-period merchant building in Sawara. Text promotes Hot Pot Cooking Demo, January 24

Japanese Recipes — Hearty Miso Soup

Our latest cooking demo featured Hearty Miso Soup, a comforting donabe-style dish that highlights Japanese recipes rooted in warmth, balance, and seasonal ingredients. Simmered gently with vegetables, seafood, and miso, this soup reflects the heart of Japanese home cooking.

Darrell Baum

Jan 251 min read

Japanese Recipes — Salmon Chowder w/ Miso & Oat Milk

A cozy highlight of Japanese recipes , this Salmon Chowder w/ Miso & Oat Milk layers delicate umami flavors in a creamy, comforting broth. Tender salmon, potato, leek, and mushrooms simmer gently in a light dashi base enriched with white miso and oat milk. The result is a nourishing bowl that bridges Japanese simplicity with the warmth of classic chowder — balanced, wholesome, and beautifully modern. 👉 Click on the PDF link below for the full recipe. Okayama Castle, known a

Darrell Baum

Oct 23, 20251 min read

Cooking demo flyer featuring the Peace Pagoda at Naritasan Shinshōji Temple in Chiba, Japan. The image shows the pagoda’s red and gold tiers framed by greenery. Text: Cooking Demo, Sat Oct 11th, 5:30 PM.

Japanese Recipes — #1 Hokkaido Salmon Hot Pot, Ishikari Nabe, #2 Japanese Hot Pot Rice Porridge, Ojiya

Our October 11th demo featured a two-part donabe experience — Ishikari Nabe, a salmon hot pot from Hokkaido simmered in miso-butter broth, followed by Ojiya, a soothing rice porridge created from its remaining broth. Together, they captured the spirit of Japanese home cooking: simple, nourishing, and beautifully complete.

Darrell Baum

Oct 12, 20251 min read

Cooking demo flyer featuring Okayama Castle in Okayama, Japan, with its dark wooden façade and tiered rooftops framed by autumn foliage. Text: Cooking Demo, Sat Oct 4th, 5:30 PM.

Japanese Recipes — Tōbanjan Chicken Pineapple & Rice Donabe

Our October 4th demo featured a colorful Japanese recipe layered with sweet, savory, and nutty depth — Tōbanjan Chicken Pineapple & Rice Donabe. This comforting rice dish pairs marinated chicken, pineapple, and vegetables in a sesame-fragrant donabe for a cozy, tropical-inspired meal.

Darrell Baum

Oct 5, 20251 min read

Cooking demo flyer featuring the Itsukushima Shrine at Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan, with its historic wooden buildings standing over the water. Text: Japanese Recipes, Sat, Sep 27th, 5:30 PM.

Japanese Recipes — Sagara Family Japanese Curry

Our September 27th demo featured a comforting Japanese recipe: Sagara Family Japanese Curry. Built on shio-koji beef, kabocha, and carrots, this dish layers savory, sweet, and umami flavors into Japan’s most beloved home-style meal.

Darrell Baum

Sep 28, 20251 min read

Street view of Naritasan Omotesando, Japan. Text: "Cooking Demo, Sat, Jul 26th, 5:30 PM, Cool Recipes, Wabi Sabi Japan Living, 300 N Palm Canyon."

Japanese Recipes — Udon Noodle Salad with Shrimp, Mandarin Orange, and Wasabi Mayo

A cool and creamy summer noodle salad featuring shrimp, mandarin oranges, and wasabi mayo—this refreshing dish is inspired by Japanese recipes perfect for hot days.

Darrell Baum

Jul 27, 20251 min read