Experience
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…
Family Cooking with Sisters Aged 8 and 5: A Fun Day in the Kitchen
Today we welcomed two sisters—an 8-year-old in 3rd grade and her 5-year-old younger sister—along with their mother for a Family Cooking class. The older sister had asked to attend a…
Ramen & Gyoza Night Class with Guests from the U.S.
Today we welcomed a group of eight guests from the United States to Kura Cooking for a Ramen & Gyoza class. They were visiting Japan to attend their son’s university…