Category: sushi

How to Make California Rolls at Home

My son Remy was supposed to bring cheese and crackers for the ski team potluck, so of course he wanted to bring California rolls. It was a lot more work, but a good idea. Everyone loves California rolls. And I am well-trained in making them. The California roll is actually from Canada. Japanese-born chef Hidekazu…


This Is the Most Expensive Restaurant in America

What’s the most expensive meal you’ve ever had? Perhaps a nice steak at one of America’s best high-end chain steakhouses or a tasting menu at one of the best restaurants in America? No matter how high the bill was, we bet it didn’t come close to what your final tab would be at New York City’s Masa, which…


Why Wasabi Is Good for More Than Just Sushi

There’s more to wasabi—or Japanese horseradish—than being the best condiment for sushi. Scientifically known as Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum, this perennial plant native to Japan has been cultivated for over a thousand years.[i] It’s now grown in other countries as the interest in Japanese cuisine grows. Wasabi, most well-known for its sharp, pungent flavor and vibrant green…