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I and my husband forgot about Easter altogether also (though we were both raised Catholic) this year! I think in the US the traditional foods are ham (usually smoked or honeybaked - I'm not too fond of American ham) and lamb (which I do like). Your spring dinner looks lovely! We made a paella (not for Easter specifically, but as something that would make lots of leftovers for the rest of the week).
Spring Supper
I've been in Japan so long I forget what people eat for Easter, so last night I just made a dinner that celebrates spring: green pea soup; sauteed gyouja ninniku (Japan's version of ramps); and pasta with shrimp in meyer lemon cream sauce. Dessert was a strawberry crisp with too much soupy jui...
What a great idea for hotpot! I never would have thought to use instant ramen noodles! My husband and I are just back from a trip to Japan (your blog has been great inspiration and assistance to us) and I'm plotting out our meals for the weekend... thanks so much for posting so regularly.
Thanks Claudine! I think instant noodles in nabe are a Korean thing, but it became popular in Japan a year or two ago. Great idea, I think.
-Amy
Nikomi Ramen
Nabe (hot pot) is my favourite thing to eat in cold weather, but we didn't eat nearly enough of it this winter- and how could we? A squirming baby in our laps does not go well with a konro (portable gas range) at the table. But once Shuma was big enough for a high chair it was safe to cook at th...
Also a regular reader of your blog, first time commenter. Glad to hear you and your family are ok. Please keep safe and do let us know if we can be of any assistance!
Earthquake
**Update: Just thought I'd check in and let you know we're still OK. Aftershocks are still coming but here in Tokyo they're very mild. We're well-stocked in anticipation of rolling blackouts, and happen to have a very good number of emergency evacuation shelters nearby if it comes to that. Somew...
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