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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Scarlet Red Tomato Jelly



I aimed to recreate a jelly sold by a famous pastry shop in Hokkaido. By using agar, you can enjoy a churned texture that you couldn't when using gelatin, so I recommend using agar if you can.
This will taste unripe if you do not use fully ripened tomatoes. 
This will not turn scarlet if you don't remove the seeds. It might be a pain, but make sure to remove them completely. 
When removing the scum in Step 6, it will keep surfacing no matter how many times you skim it out, so skim out the white bubbles just once in the beginning. For 3 servings. Recipe by La Land

Ingredients    serves 3
500 grams Ripe tomato
5 grams         Agar
20 grams         Granulated sugar
30 grams         100% orange juice
1 tsp                 Lemon juice
1 tsp                 Vodka (or white wine if unavailable)

Directions:

  • Mix the agar and sugar together well.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half vertically, and and remove the seeds and guts with a spoon. Cut into approximate sizes, give it a whirl in a food processor, and blend into juice.
  • Strain in a finely meshed sieve. Strain while lightly scraping with a spatula (The stem and skin will remain in the sieve).
  • Measure 270 g of the strained juice, and put into a pot. Add orange and lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle in the agar a bit at a time so that it doesn't clump, and dissolve by stirring.
  • Heat over medium and bring to a boil while stirring. Reduce to low heat, and remove the scum. Remove from heat, and add vodka (or white wine).
  • Pour into containers, chill to solidify, and it is done .
  • Powdered Gelatin Edition: 1. Complete Steps 2~4 as written. 2. Bring to a boil while stirring over medium heat, skim the scum, and immediately remove from heat.
  • 3. Add vodka, mix, and let it cool a bit. 4. Sprinkle in the gelatin a bit at a time, and mix well.
  • 5. Place the bottom of the pot into an ice water bath to cool the jelly liquid, pour into containers, chill to solidify, and it is done .
not mine.credit and source:COOKPAD.COM

Ham and Cheese Fried Rice Balls

An easy (and cheesy) appetizer.

Serves 3
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped ham
3/4 cup corn kernels
3 cups cooked white rice
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup chilled all-purpose cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 to 3 cups Japanese breadcrumbs
oil, for deep-frying


 
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Sauté ham and corn for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add white rice; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Combine ham and cheese fried rice and 3/4 cup chilled all-purpose cream in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Form into 1 1/2-inch balls using an ice cream scooper. Dredge rice balls in all-purpose flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in Japanese breadcrumbs.
Chill for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a pan to 350°F. Deep-fry rice balls in batches. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

nit mine.credit and source:YUMMY.PH

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

What is Minato Mirai 21?

When Japan emerged from centuries of isolation in the mid-19th century, Yokohama was a tiny seaside village, home to only 100 people or so. But as the tide of internationalization rose, a port was established and Yokohama began to grow as a gateway to Japan. Yokohama is now a leading international trading port, the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. Situated just a short distance along the coast from the Japanese capital, and within easy reach of Haneda Airport, Yokohama is now a magnet for tourists not just from Japan but from every corner of the world; it's a place everyone wants to visit.
Minato Mirai 21 is a modern urban development that was created, and continues to evolve, on 186ha of land. A shipbuilding facility that used to divide Yokohama's two main urban centers on Tokyo Bay was relocated, and additional land was reclaimed from the sea. In 1989 an exposition was held to mark the 100th anniversary of Yokohama's city status and the 130th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port. Following that event development gathered momentum, and now the area boasts office blocks, commercial facilities, hotels, amusement parks and convention facilities, as well as such cultural amenities as art museums and concert halls. This, the new face of Yokohama, offers an entire spectrum of urban functions and attracts more than 50 million visitors every year.
Minato Mirai 21 is full of great experiences. The liberating expanse of Tokyo Bay and the dynamic appeal of the contemporary architecture contribute to the area's strikingly unusual beauty, which you can enjoy from the elegant surroundings of several first-class hotels. For the shopper, more than 600 stores offer an astonishingly broad selection of goods ranging from top fashion brands to animation character merchandise. Apart from excellent Japanese cuisine, delicious food from around the world is available at more than 200 restaurants. Theme parks offer exciting rides, parks a place to sit and enjoy the seascape. Packed with pleasure, Minato Mirai 21 is a fun place to visit with family and friends at any time of year, on any occasion, and for so many different reasons.
If you move on to the area beyond Minato Mirai 21, you'll find intriguing glimpses of a fascinating history in the Kannai district, which developed quickly in the second half of the 19th century after the Port of Yokohama opened, and beyond Kannai you'll arrive at Japan's largest Chinatown. Yokohama offers points of interest that no other city can match. And just a day trip away are some of the best hot spring baths in Japan at Hakone, as well as the globally renowned beauty of Mt. Fuji. So after a day of fun in Minato Mirai 21, you can spend the night at one of the area's great hotels and then the next day you can be soaking in an onsen or admiring a view of Mt. Fuji. That is the special appeal of a relaxing holiday based in Japan's new leading tourism and leisure destination: Minato Mirai 21.
The name "Minato Mirai 21" was one of many proposals submitted by members of the public in response to an appeal. "Minato" means "port" and "mirai" means "future." "Port Future 21" thus embodies the dream that Yokohama will enjoy a bright future in the 21st century.
See that dream for yourself! Bring your family, bring your friends, and experience Yokohama's special appeal in Minato Mirai 21: the ultimate city by the sea, a fascinating destination that continues to move forward to an even better tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you!
not mine.credit and source: YOKOHAMA MINATO MIRAI 21 OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

舞台「MIWA」2013年11月27日

先日、美輪明宏さんの人生をモチーフにオリジナルストーリーで描かれた、野田秀樹さん作・演出の今話題の舞台「MIWA」を観てきました。

とても素晴らしい舞台でした。宮沢りえさんのキリキリッとした動きが、とてもチャーミングであり、魅力的でした。男性だけど女性的な異色の役柄、とってもよかったです。
ほかのキャストさん達も今をときめく方ばかり。井上真央ちゃんも出演しています。真央ちゃんのハリのある声、そしてヨイトマケの唄をなんとも太くていい声で歌った真央ちゃん、いろんな役になって出てくる。とても素晴らしい女優さんです。益々これからも大きく羽ばたいてほしいです!これから地方公演も行われます。
今回、野田秀樹さんの素晴らしい演出で、特に印象的なシーンだったのが、長崎に原爆が投下されたシーンです。座席まで地響きする効果で、静かに死の灰が降ってくる様子が、とっても不思議な演出で、美輪さんを描きながらも、平和や戦争の悲惨さ、様々テーマを感じました。
とっても素晴らしい舞台でした。


リンダ

NOT MINE.CREDIT AND SOURCE: LINDA YAMAMOTO

<鑑賞レポート 2011年6月29日 >

井上真央主演映画「八日目の蝉」

映画ですが、「八日目の蝉」今、おひさまのヒロインでも頑張ってる井上真央ちゃん主演映画ですが、
きっとおひさまとも撮影が同じ時期だったんじゃないかと思うのですが、
全く違う役を見事に演じ、本当に素晴らしい女優さんだと思います。

山本リンダ

not mine.credit and source: LINDA YAMAMOTO

<白ゆき姫殺人事件 観賞レポート 2014年5月16日>

そして、井上真央ちゃん主演の「白ゆき姫殺人事件」もよかったですよ!
現代社会の抱えるメディアの危うさ、ネットの落とし穴の怖さを実感する内容でした。これからの時代、真実を見抜く目をしっかりと養うことの大切さを実感したのはきっと私だけではないでしょう…。

山本リンダ(創価芸術部部長)

not mine.credit and source: LINDA YAMAMOTO

Christmas no Yakusoku - generasia

Christmas no Yakusoku - generasia

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Japan launches heart-shaped phones ahead of Valentines' Day

Japan launches heart-shaped phones ahead of Valentines' Day

Yamato nadeshiko


Yamato nadeshiko (やまとなでしこ or 大和撫子?) is a Japanese term meaning the "personification of an idealized Japanese woman",[1] or "the epitome of pure, feminine beauty".[2] It is a floral metaphor,[3] combining the words Yamato, an ancient name for Japan, and nadeshiko, a delicate frilled pink carnation called Dianthus superbus, whose kanji translate into English as "caressable child" (or "wide-eyed barley").[4][5]
The term "Yamato nadeshiko" is often used referring to a girl or shy young woman[6] and, in a contemporary context, nostalgically of women with "good" traits which are perceived as being increasingly rare.[7] However, Nadeshiko Japan is also widely used as the name for the Japanese national women's football team.[8]
not mine.credit and source: WIKIPEDIA

Thursday, January 8, 2015

TAPPITSU

達筆[·]na adjective,noun
たっ·ぴつ

English Meaning(s) for 達筆

1. skillful writing; speedy writing


Saturday, January 3, 2015

New Year's in Copacabana

The exciting traditions and celebrations of the Copacabana Reveillon, or the New Year's Eve on the beaches of Copacabana.

Brazilian celebrations always have twinkling eyes and an anticipation of something new. Every year, people from all over the world go to the most popular shores of Brazil to experience the amazing glory of the Reveillon as it'' called in Brazil, or if you prefer, the New Year's Reveillon celebration, especially in Copacabana. As you may know, Copacabana is the official party and celebration headquarter for the New Year'sin Rio de Janeiro. Plus, Copacabana is the most famous beach in the city.
Popularized by mainstream media and vastly followed by multitudes of people every year, this beach has a 4 stretched kilometers of impeccable shores with space enough for thousands and even millions of people. The New Year's Reveillon in Copacabana is popular for a number of reasons. First, this location is a notable place where popular artists like Rod Steward and Lenny Kravitz had attracted a downpour of audiences, both local and international, to celebrate life and music. However, it is the most anticipated event for the New Year's celebrations, and goes from the eve of the event to the next morning.
The New Year's Eve in Copacabana is known by the strict rule of wearing white clothing. It is not mandatory but if you wear an outfit of a different color you will certainly look a little odd and uninformed. This has been a tradition in every New Year's Eve in Rio, specifically in Copacabana, and there is a very important reason for wearing white. This is a meaningful aspect in the celebration as this portrays the welcoming of the New Year with the expectations and hopes for peace and prosperity. The people by the beach prepare little handmade boats every New Year's in Copacabana, and load them with offerings, aiming to please Iemanja, the goddess of the water, so she can provide them with the prosperity for the coming year. While this happens, there are rituals and dances happening to celebrate the coming year in a more spiritual manner.
Along the streets of Copacabana, you can find tons of street celebrations and a lot of fun and colorful street dances and parties while people dance the popular samba and all kind of music. There are also open air concerts and the pubs, as well as the bars near the beach are always open to offer the local and the international audience an opportunity to party in true Brazilian style.
From 6pm until about 8am, the streets and main roads coming and going to the location are closed to give room for the celebration and the millions of people watching the New Year's in Copacabana. It is a real party unlike anything you have ever experienced in your life, a real celebration of life in the most colorful, explosive and flamboyant ways. Welcoming New Year's in Copacabana should be in your itinerary for the following year, if you never had the chance to participate. For those looking for real fun and excitement, these celebrations will truly give you an inspiring view and new hope for a better year. From the traditional celebrations to the impeccable parties, banquets and fireworks, the New Year's in Copacabana will truly surprise you. Go ahead and make some preparations now, you will surely have a blast alone, with your friends or your special someone, going to this annual event!
Come enjoy the Reveillon celebration. The New Years in Copacabana is a spiritual event you will never forget.
Our New Year's Help Desk can freely customize a Copacabana New Year's itinerary for you and your party as well as giving you some very handy advice on locations, activities and New Year's celebrations and parties. Copacabana will be full of people from all over the world to celebrate a very spiritual night.