Udon from Costco

I have been buying packaged fresh udon noodles from Costco. The primary value is convenience however these packaged meals have a lot of potential for personalization. The result is a quick and easy lunch or dinner that builds on multiple flavors and textures. A word about Japanese noodles. I am not a Japanese noodle aficionado…

Ramen Anytime

Japanese culture is responsible for many great gifts in food culture, not the least of which is ramen. Most Americans, especially those who lived in a college dormitory, grew up with instant ramen as a staple food. In recent years, there has been a Ramen Awakening in western culture as traditional ramen ways were propograted…