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All kinds of foodie fun.

It has been a fun, but busy week!  Tuesday night I met my mom and one of my best friends (poor girl has had to put up with  me since we were 5) in L.A. at Sur La Table for a cooking class taught by Jaden (of Steamy Kitchen). It was a blast to finally […]

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Starfrit Apple Pro-Peeler Giveaway Winner!

Last night random.org selected the following Barbara, of Barbara Bakes, as the winner of the Starfrit Apple Pro-Peeler! Barbara said: “We love a cherry apple crisp. Although I have a fabulous cranberry apple pie recipe and we did have caramel apple fondue last night. It’s just so hard to choose!” Thanks to everyone for sharing […]

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Mock-i-zushi

I belong to the Tastemaker Program, through Foodbuzz, where samples of products are sent by various companies to members of the Tastemaker’s team to try at home in their kitchens.  I recently received two loaves of Nature’s Pride bread–a 12 Grain loaf and a 100% Whole Wheat loaf.  I rarely buy storebought bread these days, […]

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La Fuji Mama Nominated for a 2009 Foodbuzz Blog Award!

Yesterday I found out that La Fuji Mama was nominated for one of the 2009 Foodbuzz Blog Awards under the category of Best Family Blog! The winners will be announced on November 7th, 2009 at the Foodbuzz Blogger Festival in San Francisco (which I happen to be going to). How fun! To see the nominees […]

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Pham Fatale Bread Contest!

My Simple One Hour Homemade Bread recipe was entered in a bread contest on Pham Fatale. I would love it if you would go and vote!  There is even possibly something in it for you too.  One of the voters will be randomly selected to win a Hot Petty Phoenix Knife (a $99 value) from […]

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Washoku Warriors Photo Poll Winners!

The votes are in and we have a tie for first place in our Washoku Warriors Photo Poll!  Discojing and Sarah are the winners. Discojing Sarah Congrats ladies! Please email me your snail mail addresses so that I can get your prizes to you! © Copyright 2007-2009 La Fuji Mama, all rights reserved

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Vanilla Lemon Custard Vols-au-Vent

One of my favorite movies is the movie Babette’s Feast, a Danish film that tells the story of two sisters, Philippa and Martina, who take Babette Hersant, a refugee from France, into their home as their cook. The father of the sisters was the founding pastor of a Christian sect of which the sisters keep […]

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Home!

Having learned the ways of the kitchen ninja, I stealthily returned home from my trip to New York this morning at 1:30 am.  Wow, what a whirlwind trip!  Enjoyed the great views, great company, and fun event. I can’t wait to tell you more, but for now I’m going to give my ninja moves a […]

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Going into Ninja mode…

Hey there Fujiphiles! I’m leaving for the airport in approximately 2 hours time to fly to NYC.  I know you’re gonnna miss me, but just think of all the poor citizens of New York having to put up with me for 24 hours, and that should make you feel better!  I’ll be representing Steamy Kitchen […]

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Washoku Warriors Photo Poll

For the most recent Washoku Warriors Miso challenge, I decided to add an extra element of fun for our participants.  I challenged the Warriors to “get creative” in their picture taking.  Well, the challenge is over and we’ve got our photos, and we’d love to hear what you think!  The poll is after the photos.  […]

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