Comments on: Japanese Style Avocado

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:10:46 +0000

Regular tamari sauce is better for you than soy sauce, but the label has to say “gluten-free” or else it’s not wheat-free.

By: KimiHarris

KimiHarris — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:35:14 +0000

Rachel,

What a small world indeed! That’s so fun. I will relay your message to Joel.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:05:17 +0000

Oh my goodness–it’s a small world here in blogland! I’ve been subscribed to your site for a few months, but while I was searching for a recipe I came upon this post and realized I know your family! We grew up around your inlaws doing the same homeschool stuff before we moved to CA in 1992. My mom Barbara did some business ventures with Joel’s dad, and I even babysat “Boy A” and “Boy B” a couple times, when I was old enough. Say hi to Joel for me, if he remembers me!
I remember being at Joel’s house and helping him polish off a huge bowl of guacamole. I don’t know where everyone else was, but we were busy eating!

By: Rosy

Rosy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:38:21 +0000

Try this with bacon too. I made this wrapped the avocado in bacon and then drizzles the sauce over, and used a piece of bibb lettuce as a wrap to keep my fingers clean! OMG! It was heaven in my mouth.

By: SaMaRa

SaMaRa — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:42:57 +0000

Hi Kimi
I have been reading your blog for a couple of months now and love it but this is my first time to comment. I know it is late for the japanese style avocado post, but thought it was appropriate subject matter. I am curious about your thoughts on sushi rice…our japanese cookbook says traditional sushi rice should be left at room temperature and the salt and vinegar preserve it….sounds traditional and nourishing to me:)…wondering if you have any experience with this, and with good tricks for making brown rice sushi rice.
My husband is filipino and we love making/eating japanese, vietnamese and filipino dishes…and my husband and children also have a penchant for rice. One of our favorite snacks around here is musubi and I have been experimenting with getting the flavors right with brown rice sushi rice.
Also, on a more personal note, I devoured Nourishing Traditions when I was pregnant with my first baby in 2005, and there was very little out there on the web for support and resources…so I am delighted to have found this web of real food blogs that has sprung up since then! I am in medical school with young children at home and fell out of the rhythm of NT cooking when I began my surgery rotation a little over a year ago (my kefir and sourdough parished from neglect too). I am now on an extended leave with my new baby (who will be 8 months next week…how time flies!) and have enjoyed taking our meals back to a level that helps us thrive… and am starting school again in June, with heavy call schedules and little time for family life, let alone nourishing them the way I would like. I truly appreciate all the posts and carnivals you run with simplicity and frugality in mind. If you have any more tricks up your sleeve to share with a busy mom of two about to embark on the last year of medical school and then crazy residency schedules, please share!…I read your post about simple meal planning and pregnancy, it seems like a great place to start:) Thanks again for all you are doing to spread the word about truly nourishing food!

By: kari

kari — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:46:24 +0000

I enjoyed this alot. My DH ate it, although he’s not overly fond of avacados. My girls won’t go there yet, but I’ll eat it again! Yum!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:01:48 +0000

I just tried this for a quick snack and it was delicious! I have had a bottle of nama shoyu that was waiting to be used in a simple, nourishing snack, and this was a great choice! I can’t wait to make it for my husband, who loves Japanese food. Thank you for the idea!

By: Marjie

Marjie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:25:15 +0000

You have this recipe listed under gluten free, yet you include soy sauce in the recipe. Soy sauce has wheat in it, therefore it contains gluten. For people that are unaware that soy sauce contains gluten this could cause them symptoms. There are wheat free tamari sauces that do not contain gluten. Please consider modifying your recipe.

KH: Hi Marjie, Thanks for pointing that out. I had meant to mention tamari as an gluten free option, but had forgotten. For everyone else, please feel free to point out hidden gluten in products!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:02:17 +0000

I developed a taste for avocado during my pregnancy. My husband and I love sushi, but I was limited on what I could eat. I discovered the caterpillar roll and got hooked on avocado. I’d love to see more authentic Japanese recipes here!

By: Soy Sauce: What to Avoid, What to Buy

Soy Sauce: What to Avoid, What to Buy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:48:04 +0000

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