Matcha Latte
Matcha drinks may seem difficult to prepare, but in fact, it's very easy. If you make a cup of matcha by yourself, you can enjoy the...
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- May 5
- 5 min
Recipes for Children's Day
In the last blog post, we introduced some food that Japanese people eat to celebrate Children's Day. Today, we'll introduce some recipes....
- Apr 28
- 4 min
Plant Season is Back - Eggplant
This week, we've been talking about herbs and vegetables. Today's post is the last post about them. We'll talk about eggplants. Eggplant...
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Plant Season is Back - Radish
We've been talking about vegetables and herbs this week. Today, we'll talk about radishes. Radish Seeds - Tokinashi All Season 50-60 days...
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Plant Season is Back! - Beans
In the last blog post, we talked about shiso. Today, we'll talk about beans. Soybean - Midori Giant (Edamame) 80 days to maturity. This...
- Apr 25
- 4 min
Plant Season is Back! - Shiso
Do you eat vegetables and herbs? If so, have you ever grown your own ones to eat? At Maido, we offer seeds from Kitazawa Seeds Co. every...
- Mar 14
- 5 min
A Taste of Springtime - Sansai/Wild Vegetables and Mixed Rice
It’s the season when the cold winter finally comes to an end and we gradually begin to feel spring. Many of you may have been looking...
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Gummy Candied Fruits
Gummy candied fruits are very easy yet pretty and tasty! They can be great White Day gifts! Ingredients: About 10 strawberries or other...
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Hinamatsuri Recipes
Hinamatsuri - Girls' Day or Doll's Day is held on March 3rd (Momo no Sekku - one of the five festival days from Edo period) to pray for...
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Easy Japanese Chocolate Recipes
Today, we introduce the recipes of homemade chocolate desserts using some chocolate bars. We only carry Meiji's black chocolate bar at...
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Recipes Using Homemade Miso / Koji Miso
In the last blog post, we introduced how to make homemade miso. Today, we'll introduce some recipes using it, or koji miso, the most...
- Jan 31
- 3 min
Easy Tasty Homemade Miso
Do you like miso? It's a well-known traditional Japanese fermented food, with a characteristic savory flavor and aroma, known...
- Jan 24
- 6 min
Bonito Flakes are Surprisingly Useful!
If you've ever had our okonomiyaki, modern-yaki, takoyaki, or Japanese salad at Maido, you're probably familiar with bonito flakes, or...
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Recipe of Pork Meatball for Hot Pot
Pork Meatball for Hot Pot (2 - 3 Servings / 10 Meatballs) Ingredients 8.8 oz. / 250g of Mugifuji ground pork 1 oz. / 30g of Tokyo negi...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
Easy Mochi Recipes in Microwave / Toaster Oven
In the last blog post, we introduced the kagami mochi and mochi that we offer at the store. Today, we'll introduce some easy mochi...
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Preparation of Ramen Toppings
In the last blog post, we introduced what we offer to make ramen at home. Today, we introduce the recipe of marinated eggs, and how to...
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
How do you clean and sasagaki-cut the gobo (burdock root)?
Have you seen gobo (burdock root)? Have you cooked it? If so, did you wonder how to clean it, and cut it? In the last blog post, we...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
Easy Fish Recipes
Do you eat fish? In Japan, various types of fish, other seafood, and seaweed have long been a valuable source of protein, but in recent...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Mugifuji Pork Recipes
We explained about Mugifuji pork in the last blog post. Today, We will introduce some recipes using Mugifuji pork. Pan-Steamed Pork Belly...
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Gyudon at Home
Have you dined at Maido? If so, gyudon must sound and look familiar to you, as it was one of our most popular dishes along with our...