Friday, 28 February 2025

JOC Cooking Challenge March 2025

An indigo round plate containing chopped cabbage dish called Yamitsuki Cabbage served with a pair of chopsticks and small dishes and sake cups and the table.

Welcome to our March 2025 JOC Cooking Challenge! I’m excited to kick off our first cooking challenge of the year by encouraging everyone to find simple joy in the kitchen and make cooking the best part of their day. This month, we’ll be making an easy yet incredibly healthy recipe that requires just one vegetable and ...

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Yamitsuki Cabbage やみつきキャベツ

An indigo round plate containing chopped cabbage dish called Yamitsuki Cabbage served with a pair of chopsticks and small dishes and sake cups and the table.

5-minute Yamitsuki Cabbage is a simple, addictive dish of crisp cabbage tossed in sesame oil, garlic, salt, sesame seeds, and umami seasoning.

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Rewards Travel Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats


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Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Teriyaki Sauce 照り焼きのたれ

A glass mason jar containing homemade teriyaki sauce.

Learn how to make delicious and easy homemade Teriyaki Sauce with authentic Japanese flavors using only four basic pantry ingredients!

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Tuscany With a Side of Magic: Savoring Bolivia’s Wine Country


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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce とんかつソース

A bottle of Bulldog vegetable & fruit sauce (Tonkatsu sauce) and a mason glass jar of homemade tonkatsu sauce.

Enjoy the savory, sweet, and tangy flavors of my easy and quick Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce recipe that you can make with just four ingredients.

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36 Hours in Banff


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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Monday, 17 February 2025

Spicy Pork and Bean Sprout Miso Soup

Spicy Pork and Bean Sprout Miso Soup packs complex flavor in 10 minutes with chicken stock, pork belly, garlic chives, miso, and gochujang.

READ: Spicy Pork and Bean Sprout Miso Soup

The Timeless Appeal of Puerto Vallarta


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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Yaki Udon (Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) (Video) 焼きうどん

A white round plate containing Yaki Udon (Japanese Stir-Fried Udon Noodles) garnished with red pickled ginger.

In this easy Yaki Udon, we pan-grill chewy Japanese wheat noodles with crisp vegetables and protein in a savory sauce. Ready in 25 minutes!

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36 Hours in Guadalajara, Mexico


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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Ponzu vs. Soy Sauce: What’s the Difference?

a side by side collage of ponzu sauce and soy sauce

Discover the key differences between ponzu and soy sauce, their unique flavors, and the best ways to use them in Japanese cuisine.

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‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.


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Tuesday, 11 February 2025

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

A Japanese meal consisting of small dishes or bowls, each plating Teriyaki Salmon, steamed rice, miso soup, pickles, tamagoyaki, and green bean gomaae.

In my easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe, I’ll show you how to pan-grill the fillets and prepare a classic sweet-savory sauce the traditional Japanese way.

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On the U.S.A.I.D. Chopping Block: Elephants, Tigers and Coral Reefs


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36 Hours in St. Petersburg, Fla.


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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Does Miso Go Bad?

Homemade miso in weck jars.

You may wonder "does miso go bad?" Learn how to handle and store Japanese fermented soybean paste and tell when it's time for a fresh batch.

READ: Does Miso Go Bad?

One Way to Get to Know the Locals in Britain? Stay in a Pub.


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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) (Video) かけうどん

Japanese bowls containing Classic Udon Noodle Soup called Kake Udon or Su Udon, topped with sliced green onion and shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice).

Make this classic and comforting Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) at home with thick, chewy noodles in a delicate broth topped with green onions.

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The Points Guy Has Some Travel Secrets for You


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Saturday, 1 February 2025

Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) (Video) 酢の物

Small Japanese bowls containing Japanese cucumber salad called Sunomono.

Learn to make classic Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) with wakame seaweed. It's light, healthy, refreshing, and goes with everything!

READ: Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) (Video) 酢の物