Rice Cooking Tips: Why You Should Ditch the Knuckle Method for Perfectly...
When it comes to cooking rice, many people have learned to use the knuckle method—a technique passed down from parents or grandparents. The idea is simple, and some of us have heard it before. After...
View ArticleCouch Potato Party
As of this writing, our family is deeply into watching the World Series on TV. It’s amazing to me how my wife and daughter, who aren’t remotely even sports fans, have embraced baseball and the Shohei...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the Zojirushi Water Boiler: Zojirushi’s First Electric Water...
When Zojirushi introduced its first electric water boiler in 1980, it revolutionized how households approached daily tea and coffee preparation. Before that, our Air Pot®—an air-pressured thermos—was...
View ArticleThe Art of Donburi: Japan’s Most Versatile Rice Bowl Dish
Donburi, a classic Japanese rice dish, has been enjoyed for centuries. These hearty rice bowls are easy to make, fully customizable, and packed with flavors that balance savory, sweet, and umami....
View ArticleJolly Good Bread
Since my baking skills are pretty limited, if I want to give away homemade baked goods as gifts my best bet is to get my breadmaker out. Actually it was quite fun and fairly economical. I didn’t use...
View ArticleZojirushi’s First Breadmaker and Beyond
The Evolution of Homemade Bread with Zojirushi Breadmakers In 1987, Zojirushi changed home baking with the introduction of the “Pan Club” Home Bakery—our first breadmaker. At the time, making homemade...
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