There are strict manners regarding the eating of rice in Japan (along with other places). Here is a starter course on learning the correct table manners, and even better – it is partially in Engrish. The worst thing and you should never do is stab your chop sticks on the top of rice like this. […]
It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your home for this is where […]
“Without rice, even the cleverest housewife cannot cook.” – Chinese Proverb
American Wife: “Show me your rice. I use Uncle Ben’s. This feels funny on my foot.” American Husband: “Really, I’m awfully tired of her cooking. Can you make me some teriyaki?” Japanese Woman: “Please!! Take my rice! Take it all! Just get that horrible red plaid shirt out of my sight!!! I beg of you!”
