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One of the most frequently asked question we get during our onigiri-making workshops is "Which is the best rice cooker?". So, we will explain some points about rice cookers to help you make the best decision when shopping for yours.
As it is with many other products in this modern era, when it comes to rice cooker options, we have too many choices. If you visit Amazon.com, you will find 180 pages for this category. Each brand emphasizes the unique benefits of their products, and with prices ranging from around $20 to over $1,000 for one machine, it really becomes difficult to make an informed decision.

Onigiri Society in Tokyo debuts in Canada by launching original Canadian Onigiri at a sold-out foodie event as next global project following Expo Milano and Doha.
General Incorporated Association Onigiri Society (located in Tokyo, Japan; Yusuke Nakamura, Representative Director) known as the performer and exhibitor at Expo Milano 2015 is pleased to announce the launch of “Local Onigiri” for Canada as its 3rd global project after the success in Milan, Italy and Doha, Qatar. The association aims to globally spread information and an appreciation for Onigiri as a Japanese fast, slow, and soul food.

Although a Japanese winter has nothing on a Canadian winter in terms of actual below freezing temperatures, double pane windows and central heating are rare in the land of the rising sun, so it’s still pretty rough. Difficult winters aside, both countries enjoy four distinct seasons that should be celebrated. One spring tradition that the Japanese have really nailed is hanami, or cherry blossom viewing. Hanami can be done anywhere a sakura, cherry blossom tree, is in bloom, but people often gather in parks with many trees to sit under. Popular spots in Tokyo include Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen (Imperial Garden), and along the Meguro River. Hanami is a simple pleasure, but there are a few key things to bring along in order to make the most of your time with the blossoms.
Introducing our friend Eugenio, the founder of Slow Cooking Sauces, who we first met at a food show as vendor neighbours. He makes great Mexican sauces from scratch. We wanted to know more about his venture and his home country, Mexico, which inspired these delicious creations, so we asked him a few questions: