Experience
Kura Cooking in September 2025
Many guests came to Kura Cooking this month. The welcome drink was homemade ume juice with apple vinegar because the weather was still hot. Ume is good for health in…
Perfectly Seasoned Eggs for Ramen
Seasoned Eggs for RamenA must-have topping for ramen—beautifully made ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled eggs). They turned out perfectly! Original post: Instagram
Trio of three Friends Cooking : Ramen & Gyoza class
Today I welcomed three lovely ladies who all love cooking. They came from Hungary, Turkey, and Belgium, and each of them was elegant and full of energy. They were very…
Autumn Afternoon Tea Lesson: Chestnuts!
Autumn Afternoon Tea LessonThis month’s theme was Chestnuts! We made chestnut bread, chestnut scones, and a rice flour cake with candied chestnuts. Everyone also enjoyed a cup of chestnut tea…
Seasonal Chinese Medicinal Cooking: Dishes for the Changing Seasons
Chinese Medicinal Cooking for the Changing SeasonsThis class featured a menu perfect for the seasonal transition: It was a wonderfully nourishing menu. I was delighted to see everyone—tired from the…
30 Guests from Ireland: Learning Japanese Cuisine and Hospitality at Kura Cooking
30 Guests from IrelandToday we welcomed 30 guests from Ireland. This time, they made shira-ae (tofu paste with vegetables). Since many of them were not familiar with tofu, they seemed…