In the Kitchen with a Southern Sushi Chef
Sushi Chef and author Marisa Baggett (Sushi Secrets: Easy Recipes for the Home Cook) will give tips and techniques for entertaining with sushi.
Here are some tips for elevating your instant ramen into a custom bowl of bliss.
Dancing the way to sushi… The Norwegian Seafood Council has sponsored a group of interpretive dancers to recreate some favorite sushi experiences. The Human Sushi Dance Troupe takes sushi off the plate and onto the dance floor with it’s Sashimi, Maki, and Nigiri videos. Take a moment to watch, then let’s discuss. While I find [...]
Holiday party season is now in full swing! Dazzle your friends by being the “hostess with the sushi most-ess”. Sound like a lot of work? Here are my top 7 tips for putting out a great sushi themed spread while maintaining the energy to enjoy the party.
Are you ready to roll? Check out where I’ll be signing copies of Sushi Secrets: Easy Recipes for the Home Cook during the month of November. November Sushi Secrets Events: Wednesday, November 7, 5 pm: Book Signing and Talk at Two Stick Sushi Bar, Oxford, MS – Two Stick will feature special sushi from the [...]
The Memphis Public Library will be hosting it’s 2nd annual Bookstock Local Author Fair. Over 40 local authors will be participating. In addition to chatting with local authors and purchasing books, the fair will include activities for kids and teens, cooking demonstrations, live music, and author talks. Enjoy food from some of [...]
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know by now that my debut cookbook Sushi Secrets: Easy Recipes for the Home Cook will be revealed soon. I couldn’t be more excited to share this book with you and I’ve decided to extend the excitement by having some giveaways. Free stuff is nice, isn’t it? [...]
Inari zushi is quite simple to prepare at home. If you can stuff a little pouch, you are already an inari expert. First things first. What exactly are inari and what’s up with the zushi? Inari, are little pouches of tofu that have been deep fried then simmered in a sweetened liquid. Sometimes they are [...]
The Secret is almost out! Sushi Secrets will be available late this month. And there has been a lot of celebrating going on. Last week, I began the promotion of the book with two preview party events. Unlike most book launch events, I didn’t have any copies of the book to sign or sell for [...]
Last week, I officially began promotion for Sushi Secrets: Easy Recipes for the Home Cook. Here is a sushi demo I did last week with anchor Aundrea Self of WCBI’s Midmorning with Aundrea. Part 1 And part 2
Have you ever tried to skewer shrimp before frying in tempura batter only to lose the coating once you pull the skewer away? Ever wonder how sushi bars get their tempura shrimp to stay so exceptionally straight AND keep their batter intact? There are two secret methods for making this happen. The first involves opening [...]
Did you know that your local farmers market can be a valuable resource for sushi ingredients? They are full of the freshest ingredients that can elevate the overall quality of your sushi. Sure you’ll find obvious items such as cucumbers, green onions, and other typical vegetables; but there are many more farmers markets [...]
