Tag Archives: Raw Fish

Ordering Sushi from a Japanese Restaurant

Sushi – shaped, vinegared rice topped with a variety of delicious toppings – has enjoyed popularity in America for ten years. The sense of taste, which was once the solitary province of connoisseurs, is now created in restaurants, grocery stores, and even sports halls. The prevalence of sushi shows that finger food is here to […]

What is Traditional Japanese Cuisine?

Japanese restaurants in America don’t serve the traditional Japanese diet. I don’t think they even serve the traditional Japanese-American diet, or the Japanese immigrant diet. Growing up with my mom, from Japan, we rarely ate sushi, tempura, or teriyaki. We didn’t really eat Japanese more than two or three times a week, but when we […]

Protect Your Baby: Food and Drinks to Avoid During Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you want the best for everything – the best doctor, best name, best crib, and more. So, of course, you want your baby to get the best nutrition during the crucial nine months. You’re eating right and taking your prenatal vitamin. But did you know that there are several foods to […]

How to Make a Ceviche: Easy Recipe with an Alternative to Raw Fish

Here is a Ceviche recipe you can make with ingredients purchased from your local grocery store. First we need about 2 pounds of fish. You can buy different types of fish according to your desired taste. If you want to taste strong fish, buy Sea Bass or Halibut ribbons. If you want to have a […]

Beginner’s Guide to Sampling Sushi

If you aren’t sure what sushi is, be sure to read my article on my AC profile entitled What is Sushi? for more information. This article will give you a basic overview of what sushi is, its origins, and some information about the health benefits of sushi too. You will also learn the difference between […]

Yes, You CAN Eat Sushi While You’re Pregnant!

In Japan, a country quite preoccupied with public health, most pregnant women eat sushi. They believe it is part of a healthy diet, and they’re quite right. They do not become sick or have the paranoia that people in the US have. In the US & Japan, more people get sick from seafood prepared at […]