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The Food of Studio Ghibli: 7 Dishes You Can Actually Cook

From Ponyo's ham ramen to the onigiri in Spirited Away, seven of the most memorable Studio Ghibli food scenes, what the dishes actually are, and how to cook them properly.
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How to Make Kakigori at Home: The Japanese Shaved Ice Guide

Real kakigori is not a snow cone. Here is how to make Japanese shaved ice at home: the clear ice, the tempering step, the right machine, and the classic syrups from uji kintoki to shirokuma.
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Professional guide to make any kind of sushi

寿司 The Complete Reference Professional Guideto Make Sushi Shari · Nigiri · Norimaki Introduction Sushi is built on three pillars: the rice, the hand-formed piece, and the roll. This guide wal...