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It is in recent times that my husband has developed quite a palate for Japanese food. I have a great fondness for the cuisine too. So we often scout for new  Jap  hang-outs. We visited Kofuku a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. When we entered, the place was roaring with laughter and chatter of young crowd. Since we planned it at the end moment, we did not get a regular table and instead got a place over the sushi bar. I like facing the kitchen directly since I get to see the goings-on in there, so I was happy. We quickly ordered our Sake and a plate of non-vegetarian Maki Boston Roll to go with that.      Sake at Kofuku                                             Boston Roll (non vegetarian Maki) at Kofuku The Maki was well made. Next we ordered a plate of Okonomi Yaki, which is a form of non-vegetarian pancake. We ordered our...

I love this traditional American breakfast very much. I make Pancakes very often, and these soft, and light treats make for a very warm and comfortable breakfast. In my childhood, my mother would make the savory pancake kinds, with vegetables and mushroom which were delectable. However, ever since I began making the traditional kinds, I feel that these  with maple syrup or honey are my favorites now. It is so very easy to make..one can say it is almost child’s play.. Ingredients- For 2 people Flour- 1 and 1/2 cups Salt- a pinch Baking powder- 1 tsp Egg- 2 Milk- 1 cup Butter- 1 Tbsp; later 1-2 cubes to be placed above the ready pancakes Maple syrup/ Honey- to drizzle over the pancakes Take the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, viz. Flour, Salt, Baking powder and mix. To this, add Eggs, Milk and whisk till it forms a consistency which is neither too thick nor too runny.  Over a flat non stick pan, add some butter to the surface. To this add a ladle of t...