La Fuji Mama

@nestlefoodie’s Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies (Better than the original! Shhh…don’t tell!)

@nestlefoodie’s Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe from Chris Garboski, adapted from the Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Makes 60 cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]

Warm Roasted Vegetable Mediterranean Salad Inspired by One Tribe Gourmet’s Roasted Vegetable Greek Salad Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 small eggplant, cut into bit size pieces 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half 4 – 5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 – 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil juice of one fresh lemon 1 […]

This past weekend is without question going to rank as one of the highlights of my year. It was the result of months of hard work and planning. It was the weekend where Helene (Tartelette) finally came to Southern California to give a group of lucky people a crash course in macaron making, food styling, […]

I’m in an exceptionally good mood today. I can actually breathe out of one of my nostrils, which I’m thinking is cause enough to celebrate. But on top of that it’s also Mr. Fuji’s birthday! I feel lucky to be married to such a wonderful guy who is so good to me and to our […]

Spicy Sobameshi Inspired by the Spicy Sobameshi recipe in Orange Page, February 17, 2010, p. 35 Makes 2 servings 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin 1 teaspoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 ounces (1/4 pound) bacon (I like thick sliced), cut into lardons (small strips) 3. 5 ounces (a generous 1/2 […]

Momofuku Milk Bar’s Compost Cookies Recipe by Christina Tosi (Courtesy of The Amateur Gourmet and Regis & Kelly) Makes 15 6-ounce cookies 8 ounces (1 cup) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 […]

Orange Coconut Tiramisu Adapted from Carminantonio’s Tiramisu from The Washington Post, July 11 2007 Makes 8 servings For the zabaglione: 2 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest For the vanilla pastry cream: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour […]

** This week we’re getting ready for Hinamatsuri (Japanese Girl’s Day, March 3rd) next week! Earlier this month I read a post on Serious Eats about making homemade conversation hearts for Valentine’s Day. I immediately thought of adapting the recipe for Hinamatsuri, and used it to make flower shaped candies that are perfect for tying […]

FM’s Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi Makes 3 – 5 servings 2 cups warm, freshly prepared steamed Japanese rice 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt Kinshi tamago (shredded egg crêpes) or sweetened scrambled eggs Assorted toppings: Cooked shrimp, green beans/snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, thinly sliced cucumber, nori (dried seaweed) […]

Hamaguri Ushio-jiru (Clear Clam Soup) Makes 4 servings 8 small (or 4 large) clams 4-inch square of kombu 3 1/4 cups cold water 3/4 teapoons salt mitsuba, parsley, or cilantro to garnish lemon zest, finely grated to garnish 1. To prepare the clams: Put the clams in a large bowl and cover them with heavily […]

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