Our latest cooking demo featured Tsukune Miso Nabe, a comforting donabe hot pot inspired by Japanese recipes centered on balance, umami, and shared dining. Tender chicken meatballs simmer gently in miso dashi with tofu and seasonal vegetables.

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.

Our latest cooking demo features Savory Pork & Gyoza Hot Pot, a donabe-style dish inspired by Japanese recipes rooted in seasonal vegetables, traditional dashi, and shared warmth. Simmered gently and finished with miso, this hot pot reflects the comfort of Japanese home cooking.

A clear, approachable Guide to Sake that explores how modern sake evolved, how sweetness, acidity, and rice polishing shape flavor, and why sake can be enjoyed at different temperatures. Learn how intention—not rigid rules—defines today’s sake experience.

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.

Donabe, the traditional Japanese clay pot, is cherished for its ability to cook food evenly and enhance flavors. Whether you are simmering a hearty stew, steaming rice, or preparing a delicate hot pot, a well-seasoned and properly cared-for donabe can elevate your cooking experience. However, donabe requires specific seasoning and maintenance to ensure its durability and performance. This guide covers everything you need to know about seasoning and caring for your donabe to k

The final cooking demo of 2025 featured two comforting Japanese recipes—Simmered Kabocha and Spinach Ohitashi. Warm, balanced, and seasonally inspired, these dishes closed the year with the beauty and simplicity of Japanese home cooking.

Our November 1st cooking demo featured Sukiyaki, a comforting hot pot from Japan prepared Kansai-style in a donabe. This beloved dish balanced sweet and savory flavors through a simmering blend of soy sauce, sugar, sake, and tender beef—showcasing the warmth and harmony of Japanese recipes.