Don’t let disposable chopsticks eat away at your social conscience!
My very first job was as a dishwasher in a small, family run Chinese restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi. There was no commercial dishwashing machine, so it was my job to wash the dishes and silverware by hand. I remember vividly on my first day tossing the […]
Thoughts on sushi leftovers
How long can I keep my sushi? This question, along with several variations (can I keep sushi in the refrigerator like they do in grocery stores; what can I do with leftover sushi rice) is something that I am often asked. Before I give my answer, please keep in mind that although […]
There truly are plenty of fish in the sea! I discover this week after week as big boxes of fresh Hawaiian fish arrive, some of them I’ve never seen or heard of before. We recently received these beautiful princess snappers. These were about 1 1/2 pounds each and were absolutely pristine.
Whenever I see a fish […]
Thoughts on Frozen Tuna
I was recently in a local supermarket with a decent seafood selection. I was waiting my turn, but couldn’t help listening to the dialog between a frustrated shopper and the seafood counter attendant over the type of tuna she should purchase for her sushi party later on that evening. As is usually […]
An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice
On September 2, the paperback edition of Trevor Corson’s sushi saga will be available. The Story of Sushi, formerly The Zen of Fish, chronicles the adventures of a young American woman as she makes her way through the professional sushi chef program at the California Sushi Academy. Throughout this story, […]
Learn the ingredients of seaweed salad and it’s nutritional breakdown
Seaweed salad, also known as hiyashi wakame and goma wakame, is a very popular salad served in sushi bars and Japanese restaurants. It can be found as an appetizer as well as a garnish and has enjoyed success as a cross over ingredient in many types […]
How Duck and a Little Curiosity Launched My Sushi Career
There’s no way to get around the it. I am quite possibly the most unlikely sushi chef and people want to know how it is that a black female from Mississippi came to be a sushi chef. And my answer is always the same – it’s […]
Commerce Street Market 602 Carroll Gartin Blvd, Laurel, MS
It is always such a pleasure to visit the Commerce Street Market. Owner Margaret Hortman and Chef Kay Campanella always extend such a warm welcome. Despite having taught over 10 hands on sushi classes in less than one year, the residents of Laurel continue to request my sushi […]
Cater’s Market 4919-B Poplar Springs Dr., Meridian, MS
I was very fortunate to have been invited to Meridian, MS this past week to teach a hands on sushi class. The class, sponsored by Cartmell Gallery, Cater’s Market and Meridian Community College, had a tremendous turnout. Hostess Jamie Cater made her lovely and well stocked market available to me […]
Download a free sushi booklet with step by step pictures of the sushi making process
For those that would like a printed reference, a version of the Sushi From Your Home Kitchen booklet I created for my sushi workshops is now available for download.
It includes:
- Basic Sushi Rice Recipe
- Black and white step by step […]
