This time of year I reflect fondly upon the times when I would join my Japanese friends for picnics in public parks in Tokyo.

Fluff the rice. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Season with salt. Preheat the oven to 325°. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil until shimmering. For each cake, pack the rice into ...

Spring is here! So let's make some colorful spring dishes: Chef Saito's Chirashi Sushi Cake, and Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly. 1. Cook the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a pot over low heat ...