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Recipes
    Appetizer
    Breakfast
    Drinks
    Main
    Quick & Easy
    Sides
    Sweets
Restaurants
    Vancouver Restaurants
    Burnaby Restaurants
    Richmond Restaurants
    Tri-Cities Restaurants
    Restaurants (Other Cities)
Travel to Japan
    Chubu Region
    Kansai Region
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    Kanto Region
    Tokyo
    Kyushu Region
    Fukuoka
    Kumamoto
    Nagasaki
    Saga
About
Jan's Food Steps - My Food & Travel Adventures – Vancouver BC
  • Recipes
    • Appetizer
    • Breakfast
    • Drinks
    • Main
    • Quick & Easy
    • Sides
    • Sweets
  • Restaurants
    • Vancouver Restaurants
    • Burnaby Restaurants
    • Richmond Restaurants
    • Tri-Cities Restaurants
    • Restaurants (Other Cities)
  • Travel to Japan
    • Chubu Region
    • Kansai Region
      • Kyoto
    • Kanto Region
      • Tokyo
    • Kyushu Region
      • Fukuoka
      • Kumamoto
      • Nagasaki
      • Saga
  • About
Appetizer, Main, Recipes

Temari Sushi Recipe (手まり寿司)

April 7, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Temari Sushi Recipe - How to Make Temari Sushi

Temari sushi is a ball-shaped sushi that is fun to make and eat! This particular type of sushi is characterized by its round shape and colourful toppings. The fun part about making temari sushi is coming up with the topping and garnish combinations. If you’ve never made this type of sushi before, read on and impress your guests with these pretty sushi balls!

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Japan, Kansai, Kyoto

Hotel Anteroom Kyoto Review – Kyoto Accommodation

April 3, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Guest Room at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto Review

During our trip to Japan, we stayed for five nights at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto. There were several reasons why I picked this Kyoto hotel: price, location, service and aesthetics. Here’s my Hotel Anteroom Kyoto review and a quick video of what you could expect if you decide to stay here.

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Roasted Buttermilk Chicken Thighs Recipe

March 27, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Roasted Buttermilk Chicken Thighs Recipe

This roasted buttermilk chicken thighs recipe is probably the easiest chicken recipe in my recipe book. It’s super easy to make and you should already have most of the ingredients in your pantry. And the best part is that the chicken can be marinated ahead of time, making this a fantastic recipe for meal planning on Sundays!

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Drinks, Recipes

How to Make Sakura Tea with Pickled Cherry Blossoms

March 19, 2018 by Jan No Comments
How to Make Sakura Tea with Pickled Cherry Blossoms

What’s better to welcome the arrival of Spring than a cup of sakura tea? Sakura tea is made with pickled cherry blossoms. When you brew the tea, the cherry blossom “blooms” in the water. It’s really pretty and makes this the perfect drink for hanami or cherry blossom festival.

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Pork and Cabbage Gyoza (Dumplings) Recipe

March 15, 2018 by Jan 1 Comment
Pork and Cabbage Gyoza Recipe

During a trip to Japan, Mr. Chau and I took a home cooking class and learned how to make pork and cabbage gyoza or Japanese dumplings. When I looked up comparisons between the pan-fried Chinese dumplings (鍋貼 or guoti) and the pan-fried Japanese dumplings (餃子 or gyoza), the difference seems to be in the dumpling skin and the filling. While both types of dumplings usually contain meat and veggies, I find the ratio of veggies to meat is higher for the Japanese gyoza. I’m not sure if that’s true but both types of dumplings are super yummy.  Plus dumplings are so freezer friendly that I’d always make a batch to keep in my freezer for a quick meal or snack.

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About Jan


Hey there, I’m Jan, a food and travel enthusiast based in Burnaby, BC. I enjoy cooking because I believe food brings people together. Plus, I think the best way to experience different cultures is through the belly! Here you’ll find easy to make and hubby approved recipes, with a side of my travel and dine out adventures.

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