Asian Food: Fun and Trivia

Our List of Favorite Japanese “Gurume Doramas” (Gourmet Dramas)

If you enjoy watching cooking shows and are interested in Japanese food and culture, chances are -- you might enjoy watching “gurume doramas”, also known as gourmet TV Dramas. Read about our favorites!
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This entry was posted in Asian Food: Fun and Trivia on July 13, 2017 by the AFG Staff.

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Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Seasonal Flyer!

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Asian Food Education, Asian Food: Fun and Trivia, Asian Holidays / Entertaining, Flyers and tagged March Flyer, sakura, cherry blossomMarch 10, 2016 by the AFG Staff.

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Start your New Year Healthy!

Want a fresh start on the New Year with a healthier diet? Check out some of our healthiest items.
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Asian Food: Fun and Trivia, Flyers and tagged Healthy Food, BentoJanuary 14, 2016 by the AFG Staff.

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New Year Traditions & Mochi

Ever wonder what Japanese New Year is like? Also, learn how to make cute bunny mochis!
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Asian Food Education, Asian Food: Fun and Trivia, Asian Holidays / Entertaining, Flyers and tagged recipe, New Year, mochi, japanese, cookingJanuary 14, 2016 by the AFG Staff.

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Our Favorite YouTube Haul Video

If you've never order from us before, we'd like to show you how others have received Asian Food Grocer and our packages. They call it unboxing videos, or "haul" videos. We are flattered that you are excited enough about your packages to record your reactions. We love hearing your reactions upon opening your packages.

Asian Food: Fun and Trivia and tagged snack haul, snack review, video review, videos, reviews, haul, youtube, asianfoodgrocer, Asian snacks, Japanese snacks, Asian foodJuly 19, 2013 by the AFG Staff.

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The Many Joys of Japanese Erasers

Japanese erasers are some of the most fun and creative stationery items ever devised. Iwako's commitment to making lifelike eraser representation delights students and collectors around the world.

Asian Food: Fun and Trivia and tagged Omoshiro keshigomu, Omokeshi, japanese erasers, iwako erasers, Japanese stationery, iwako, erasers, collectiblesMay 3, 2013 by the AFG Staff.

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Snacking in Anime

Japanese Anime has a wide-reaching influence, garnering fans for the artform in countries around the world. Through the impact of anime and video-games, Japanese culture has effectively been exported to countries around the world. One result of such cultural export is the growing popularity of Japanese snacks. We at Asian Food Grocer wholeheartedly welcome the wider exposure given to Japanese snacks. Many of our snack products have been depicted in anime and other media. Which one have you seen in animated form?

Asian Food: Fun and Trivia and tagged food in anime, melonpan, konpeito, manga, ramune, anime, candy, snacks, Pocky, Japanese snacksApril 18, 2013 by the AFG Staff.

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Bringing Paper to Life: The Magic of Origami

Origami is the art of turning ordinary paper into 3-dimensional artwork. Some sculpture forms are simple and easy to make, others are extremely difficult creations, and are working pieces of art that move and react to a person's kinetic energy. The rules are you can't cut your paper or use glue, and a lot of the purists say you can't even use tools.

Asian Food: Fun and Trivia and tagged cheap holiday gift ideas, christmas tree ornments, origami ornaments, christmas, paper folding, holiday sales, deal, black friday, coupon, talk-time, sale, AsianFoodGrocer.com, Origami, asian food grocerDecember 2, 2011 by the AFG Staff.

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A Gingerly Blog

That's right boys and girls, ginger is not only good for you, but it is the original medicine, used by everyone from ancient Romans, to the Chinese and Indians thousands of years ago. Even Marco Polo was fond of the stuff...

Asian Food: Fun and Trivia and tagged sandwich, Indian, Roman, pain, aches, head, diarrhea, stomach problems, candy, nausea, dizziness, sea sickness, cure for, ginger, medicine, chinese, sushiOctober 6, 2010 by the AFG Staff.

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Bloggin 'bout Bento

We here at AsianFoodGrocer.com want to let you know that you are behind the times! In Japan, Bento Boxes are a staple in lunchtime dining.

Asian Food: Fun and Trivia and tagged Japanese food, asian food art, bento box, asian food grocer, Japanese sushiJune 30, 2010 by the AFG Staff.

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