There are few things in life that illicit an involuntary "wow." A spectacular sunset, a blue whale breaching from a calm sea, a gilded palace built for a king. To that list, let's add wasabi, ...

Japanese cuisine gourmands keen on the snappy, nose-tingling, eye-watering bite of wasabi that accompanies sushi might not ...

If you eat a lot of sushi and sashimi, you’re probably pretty familiar with wasabi. What is wasabi, though, other than that dollop of green paste on the side of your plate? This Japanese staple ...

Because no sushi experience would be complete without that dollop of wasabi adding its zing, it may come as a surprise that most sushi lovers have never eaten real wasabi. The pistachio-green paste on ...

Historians say there is evidence wasabi has been cultivated in Japan for more than 1,300 years and that there were even times it could be used to pay a tax — evidence of how valued this delicate herb ...

Anyone who's tried wasabi peas -- those crunchy, spicy Japanese snacks coated with wasabi horseradish powder -- can't help but become addicted. That's why I was so excited to hear about a friend of a ...

In the colder months, especially during the frigid holiday season, many people turn to hot chocolate to keep themselves warm. The hot liquid actually helps warm one's body thanks to slightly heating ...

This past weekend, while television sets were tuned to The Black Eyes Peas halftime show, the Lingerie Bowl or even the Puppy Bowl, my house was a bit preoccupied. After a recent trip to Japan where I ...

There's a whole wonderful world of chip flavors out there. Whether you're a sour cream and onion fan or a die hard for salt and vinegar, there's pretty much a taste for every palette. But when you ...

When word spread that Wasabi Sushi & Bar was closing its downtown location, locals were eager to know why and what was going to replace the beloved sushi spot. Owner and manager Lina Lynn went back to ...