I remember when Whole Foods first came out with brown rice sushi. I applauded their efforts for providing consumers with a healthier alternative to white rice, but the hard texture and the nutty flavor of the brown rice didn’t pair well with the other ingredients.
I was hungry after the Coffee and Tea festival and [...]

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Sushi is “in” these days. As amateur sushi chefs and home cooks are handling more and more sushi on a daily basis, it is drawing concern from the international sushi committee that there isn’t enough communication or awareness on how to properly handle and prepare raw fish.
A lack of experience and training [...]

My parents took me out to dinner on Saturday for my promotion. I of course requested that we go stuff our faces with sushi and sashimi. We went to our favorite Japanese restaurant called Mikado in South Jersey. The food is good, the ambience is nice, and the prices are fair. [...]

Despite warnings of high mercury levels in tuna, Sushi-lovers in Japan aren’t phased by the levels of mercury. There is a belief that Japanese tuna contains less amounts of mercury than the tuna sushi that is served in New York City. In fact, the Japanese believe the amount of mercury found in tuna [...]

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There’s something about making sushi rolls that I find relaxing. It’s not something to be rushed, so you will have to expect that it takes patience and time in preparation. I also like how I get to eat the rolls I mess up when I’m making them. I try my [...]

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Genius idea! These pillows are great. I had a chance to check them out last year at an event and not only are they well made, but they look like the real thing! Check out their website, theoriginalsushipillow.com for a catalog of nigiri, sushi roll, and appetizer pillows. [...]