Blog Feed: The Adventures of Sushi Stu, a Caucasian in the land of sushi

Workie Mike’s Japanese Diaries No.3 – Japanese Kids

Published on 2012-03-13 06:01:58

In this entry Mike writes about being bullied by five-year-olds in a Tokyo Community Centre The Japanese are a kind and respectful people. It’s probably one of the few stereotypes of Japanese people that hold any weight. So would it really be that naive to assume that their children would be anything but angelic role [...] > read more

Top 10 Shirataki Facts

Published on 2012-03-09 11:20:57

Shirataki noodles are made from the tubers of the konjac plant. -Konjac was introduced to Japan from China over 2000 years ago as a traditional medicine. - Konjac products started being consumed in Japan over 1,500 years ago. - Although the konjac plant is also know as Devil’s Tongue yam, research has found no link [...] > read more

Workie Mike’s Japanese Diaries No 2 – The Drinking Competition

Published on 2012-03-02 04:22:58

Our Workie’s last diary saw him throwing nato on his own face! This one sees him in a terrible state after a drinking contest. Karl Pilkington better watch out… I’d spent my first year in Japan as a volunteer and, as much as I’d taken from the experience, felt like, socially at least, I’d missed [...] > read more

Workie Mike’s Japanese Diaries

Published on 2012-02-17 07:04:56

sushisushi’s new work experience lad knows nothing about making tea in Yorkshire. What he does know though is how to look like a complete plank, while dining in Japan on a gap year. In the first of a series of diary entries from Japan, Mike writes of an embarressing incident twirling nato on chopsticks The [...] > read more

Will You Be My Sushi Valentine?

Published on 2012-01-31 09:57:57

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so I have come up with some tips and ideas (from Sushi Stu’s Love Bible TM) on how to celebrate in style, with an unforgettable, love-filled sushi evening… Onigiri Hearts Use an onigiri mould to make onigiri and slice to create beautiful sushi love hearts! Colour your rice [...] > read more

Top 10 Tips to Eat Healthy With sushisushi

Published on 2012-01-20 10:45:52

Check out sushisushi’s options to eat healthily in 2012 1. Brew it Green Dump your caffeine packed tea bags for green tea. 2011 research by Oregon State University found that EGCG in green tea has a powerful ability to increase regulatory T cells in the body, boost the immune system and suppress autoimmune disorders. 2. [...] > read more

We Wish You a Sushi Christmas!

Published on 2011-12-21 06:24:31

Sushi makes for a great starter for Christmas day and it’s a great way to use your leftovers.  As followers of sushisushi will know, we like to promote sushi as being a very adaptable food. It really is! Seasoned rice goes with anything, sweet or savoury. So instead of bashing out another  turkey curry this [...] > read more

Win! Win! Win! A GIANT Japanese Tableware Set Worth £200!

Published on 2011-11-08 10:49:21

Win this giant tableware set by simply posting your most beautiful sushi creations on the sushi sushi Facebook page. Most Likes wins! Second prize to be chosen by sushi sushi for most creative entry, wins a Bento Box worth £30. Competition closes on December 8th. To enter go to Facebook.com/sushisushi and post your winning pictures! > read more

Alan Jones – Our 100 Day Sushi Challenger is Famous!

Published on 2011-10-27 06:14:05

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Halloween and Bonfire Night Ideas

Published on 2011-10-26 06:07:17

Whether you are celebrating Halloween with a bang, or getting spooked out for bonfire night, sushi is the perfect partner to enjoy through the Autumn festivities.  Pumpkin Sushi Instead of making pumpkin soup this year, why not make sushi with your pumpkin? It’s a perfect vegetable for sushi, with a touch of pepper to give [...] > read more

The Bizarre World of Sushi!

Published on 2011-10-10 10:06:40

I spend a lot of time browsing sushi on the internet. There’s some really odd things around! Here’s a few of them… A lorry lorry sushi!     > read more

The Top 10 Celebrity Sushi Fans

Published on 2011-10-03 10:43:59

These celebrities are well known for their love of sushi and most of them look pretty good on it! 10. Pussycat Rolls – Nicole Scherzwinger                 9. Rice Dish of the Day – George Clooney             8. Newcastle Nigiri – Cheryl Cole   [...] > read more

10 Things You May Not Know About Sushi

Published on 2011-09-28 07:03:55

The next time you are at a Japanese restaurant, or having a sushi party, why not pull out one of these facts and wow your friends! 1. The original type of sushi, known today as nare-zushi was first developed in Southeast Asia, spread to south China before introduction to Japan. Literally, sushi means “sour-tasting”, a [...] > read more

10 Seconds With… Simon Phillips

Published on 2011-07-05 05:30:44

The northern sushi chef is on a mission to change perceptions of sushi… I have tried very hard to bring sushi to the north of England for many years and it is still a very slow process. The main thing about sushi outside of London is that lots of p > read more

The sushisushi Rap!

Published on 2011-06-29 05:44:36

When I came across these guys I fell in love… Hot Like Wasabi! > read more

The sushisushi Rap!

Published on 2011-06-29 05:44:36

When I came across these guys I fell in love… Hot Like Wasabi! > read more

Watch the Trailer For Sushi: The Global Catch

Published on 2011-06-14 15:42:56

The hot new film “Sushi: The Global Catch” that got an official selection at the Seattle film festival 2011 is well worth a watch. Sushi: The Global Catch is a documentary about the global spread of Japanese cuisine and the ensuing impact > read more

HyperJapan 2011 – sushisushi is going to be there… Are you?

Published on 2011-06-13 11:30:53

Click here to see full details of this years exciting HyperJapan show. Come and see sushisushi on there stall for fantastic new offers and a sneak peek into our brand new website!!!   > read more

Our Lovely New Flyer

Published on 2011-06-05 16:13:23

Look our beautiful new flyer. We’re going to make sure each one of the 30,000  (well as many as we can) visitors to Hyper Japan 2011 get one. We’re not showing you the back as there’s a nifty voucher code on it. You’ll have t > read more

sushisushi Confirmed for Hyper Japan 2011 at Olympia 2, 22-24th July

Published on 2011-06-03 03:49:02

sushisushi have confirmed they will be having a stand at this years hyperjapan festival. This year it’s set to be bigger than ever. Hyper Japan 2010 was graced with over 13,000 visitors but this year they are expecting to get over 30,000! This > read more

sushisushi Confirmed for Hyper Japan 2011 at Olympia 2, 22-24th July

Published on 2011-06-03 03:49:02

sushisushi have confirmed they will be having a stand at this years hyperjapan festival. This year it’s set to be bigger than ever. Hyper Japan 2010 was graced with over 13,000 visitors but this year they are expecting to get over 30,000! This > read more

Sushi Bar Chit-Chat

Published on 2011-05-25 05:19:38

If a Japanese-speaking sushi chef is behind the sushi counter, these 10 brief Japanese expressions will come in handy and make you a very welcome guest Hai (hah hee): Yes Lie (eee-eh): No Konnichiwa (kohn-nee-chee-wah): Hello (in the afternoon). Komb > read more

Sushi Bar Chit-Chat

Published on 2011-05-25 05:19:38

If a Japanese-speaking sushi chef is behind the sushi counter, these 10 brief Japanese expressions will come in handy and make you a very welcome guest Hai (hah hee): Yes Lie (eee-eh): No Konnichiwa (kohn-nee-chee-wah): Hello (in the afternoon). Komb > read more

The Great sushisushi ‘Wrapped With Love’ Facebook Competition

Published on 2011-05-03 06:35:53

WIN A KOBE SUSHI KIT, JAPANESE COOKWARE AND FOOD! To celebrate P-Willy and K-Mid’s love, sushisushi brings to you ‘Wrapped With Love’, the most important sushi based Facebook competition since the birth of the internet. Just like > read more

Weyhey For Wasabi!

Published on 2011-04-26 06:01:00

Wasabi sauce is to Japan what mustard is to America. But, surprisingly Wasabi is not only wonderful served with homemade sushi. The sauce can be wicked with classic English dishes too… Wasabi Mash – it’s a red hot smash! Give the kids a kic > read more

Weyhey For Wasabi!

Published on 2011-04-26 06:01:00

Wasabi sauce is to Japan what mustard is to America. But, surprisingly Wasabi is not only wonderful served with homemade sushi. The sauce can be wicked with classic English dishes too… Wasabi Mash – it’s a red hot smash! Give the kids > read more

The Top 10 Places to Enjoy Sushi This Weekend

Published on 2011-04-21 09:54:44

The sun is out, the sky is blue and Sushi Stu’s found the food for you! Read on to discover my top 10 sushi venues for this bank holiday 1. Sakushi, Sheffield If you’re stepping out for evening beverages in Sheffield, my advice is to begin wit > read more

Fresh Green Been Salad with a Sesame Miso Dressing, Ingen

Published on 2010-11-28 07:44:43

This Green Been or “Ingen” Salad has a crisp texture that’s complimented by a sweet, creamy and nutty taste brought with the miso sesame dressing. Ingredients: 250g fresh trimmed green beans 50g sesame seeds 1 teaspoon sugar 2 Tbsp > read more

Taste Summer with Spicy Tuna Temaki rolls

Published on 2010-05-24 07:36:25

Summer’s finally here and sushi is the perfect food for a roasting hot day as it is great for barbecues, picnics and summer buffets and will fill you up without weighing you down. This delicious seasonal recipe is very flexible – you can use tin > read more

Iceland ash cloud hits sushi

Published on 2010-05-17 10:32:55

Flights in the UK have been grounded on and off by the massive volcanic eruptions in Iceland and the effects of the Eyjafjallajökull ash cloud can be felt even further afield. The grounded flights have cause chaos for fish traders and sushi restaura > read more

Treats for a sweet tooth

Published on 2010-05-03 11:32:52

The Japanese diet is known for being one of the healthiest in the world but along with the low fat, mineral rich sushi, they still have room for some sweet treats. There are lots of weird and wonderful Japanese sweets for people with a weakness for c > read more

Get in a pickle with the essential Japanese accompaniment

Published on 2010-04-19 05:06:33

Japanese food is an explosion of flavours colours and textures and pickled fruit and vegetables are an essential part of the culinary experience. Tsukemono (pickled things) are a far cry from onions or red cabbage and include vegetables, fruits and c > read more

How sushi can change the way you eat

Published on 2010-04-12 04:55:39

Sushi is not only delicious but now scientists have found that it can change our genes to alter the way we digest food. Some French marine biologists have found a substance in marine bacteria that breaks seaweed down into digestible pieces. By eating > read more

Chawanmushi – Steamed Egg Custard

Published on 2010-04-05 01:34:07

Most Japanese people don’t celebrate Easter as it is one of the few festivals in the Western calendar that is still predominately religious and has no significance outside the Christian religion. However, if you travel to Japan at this time of year > read more

Sprinkle some joy on your dinner

Published on 2010-03-29 08:29:05

Food has to look good as well as taste good in Japan so it’s no surprise that they have found a way to make even a bowl of plain sticky rice look more appealing. Furikake is a Japanese condiment that comes in the form of dry sprinkles and can be sc > read more

Soy – The most versatile sauce in the world

Published on 2010-03-22 05:57:22

It’s hard to imagine any oriental cooking without including a splash or a dash of soy sauce – an essential ingredient for hundreds of fantastic dishes. This sticky brown sauce comes in a variety of types and is used for everything in Japanese coo > read more

Tasty Treats for the Ladies in your Life

Published on 2010-03-08 09:42:47

This Sunday, most people will be celebrating Mother’s Day by giving a present or a card but in Japan it’s a day for treating all the special ladies in your life. Mother’s Day is not until the second weekend of May in Japan but the special holid > read more