After seven years, my husband and I finally returned to Japan for a long-awaited visit. There were several reasons for making the trip, but one of the most special was celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary
Summer is the season when a refreshing dessert becomes especially irresistible.For this collection, I’ve selected six of my favourite desserts from the recipes I’ve shared on Atsuko’s Table. From no-bake treats to refreshing berry desserts
One of my husband’s friends from our years in Berlin visited Dubai with his family. It had been quite some time since we last met, so we decided to enjoy dinner together at NOVIKOV Café,
From Japanese Curry Roux to the World of Spices Growing up, curry meant one thing to me: Japanese curry made with curry roux. Japanese curry roux is a unique seasoning that has become a staple
Tiramisu is one of Italy’s most beloved desserts. Made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese, it may seem simple at first glance. Yet its versatility makes it a dessert that can be
An Evening at Blume in Fashion Avenue The other day, I visited Dubai Mall for the first time in a while, and it reminded me of an evening we spent there as a family last
In a previous blog post, I wrote about our gluten-free life in Dubai. In our family, we do not avoid gluten completely, but we have started to pay a little more attention to it in
An Article I Never Forgot Many years ago, when I was taking a French translation course, I read an article that has stayed with me ever since. It was about Alain Ducasse, one of France’s
The other day, we went to La Petite Maison to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The restaurant had been recommended to us by someone my husband knows through work, and it turned out to be a
Recently, there is something I have started paying a little more attention to in our family meals. Gluten-free foods. The reason was my husband’s recent health check, including an allergy test and blood test. He
When spring arrives in Germany, Spargelzeit — asparagus season — officially begins, and white asparagus starts appearing in supermarkets and restaurants everywhere. Previously, I wrote about my first asparagus season in Germany and the little
In our family, I often prepare simple baked treats for breakfast. Since mornings can be quite busy, I like to make them in advance so we can enjoy them for a few days. It actually
