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 Take a walk down any Asian art museum and you will find that beyond the highly prized calligraphy brush works, you will see a large variety of ceramics on display behind the glass cases.  Indeed, ceramics and its development has been closely tied to the history of Asia, from China, to Korea to Japan to countries further West in India all way to the Middle East. 

In fact, if one were to trace the development of ceramics back to its earliest origin, you will find that as early as the Neolithic times from 6000 to 1000 B.C, ceramics have already been around in the early settlements along the yellow river and Yangtze River valleys in China.  Over the years, the art and craft of producing ceramics ware have been perfected by artisans in China and beyond in Korea, Japan and further West. 

Ceramics

Ceramics is a term that can be applied to a wide range of materials, from glass to porcelain, it refers to the product of a heating and cooling process that results in an inorganic and non-metallic solid product often shaped to serve as tableware or jars and other forms of containers. 

Today, the term ceramics is widely used to denote specific wares made from clay or other earthen materials.  From pottery to sculpture, ceramics remains a big part of our lives as it was in the far history of our civilizations. 

Chinese Ceramics

When one looks at Asian ceramics, Chinese ceramics is a ubiquitous part of this art form that has been perfected over the course of millennia.  From the earliest humble beginnings made from clay to its sophistication and growth until its culmination in the development of porcelain, Chinese ceramics followed various paths of development.  With each passing dynasty, new aesthetics, technology and techniques were developed to improve the art of Chinese ceramics. 

A few notable Chinese ceramic phases and distinct styles include:  The Tang dynasty Sancai, the Ting ware, Ching pai ware, Black Glazed ware, Lung chuan celadon, and the Chun ware, all of which originated during the Sung dynasty where various regions began to develop their own distinct look and style each in competition with the other like a various blossoms in bloom, each vying for attention.  The Ming dynasty doucai probably remains to this day one of the most influential ceramic art styles with its distinctive dual blue and white under and over glaze. 

So popular was Chinese porcelain in the West during the 17th and 18th century that porcelain was referred to as china, and till today, the word china is still used in reference to porcelain wares.  (Think:  the commonly used idiom:  a bull in a china shop in reference to clumsiness.)

Exported to Europe through the early contact with China, porcelain was highly regarded for their lustrous appearance and delicate smooth finish.  The early attempts by Europeans to imitate porcelain production were unsuccessful, until the secret of porcelain production was revealed by a Jesuit priest in 1735. 

The secret, it turns out lies in the material out of which porcelain is made, termed:  Kaolinite.   Kaolinite is a clay mineral that is a key component of porcelain production.   Today, porcelain wares are produced all over the world, and the aesthetics of porcelain today has gone through even more amazing development with fusion across countries and culture. 

While China is still the country many would think of as the earliest practitioner of this craft of porcelain production, it should not be forgotten that porcelain was also produced in both Japan and Korea at approximately the same time.

Japanese Ceramics

Like China, Japan has a long history of ceramic art development that can also be traced back to Neolithic ages.  There is a common tendency to view Japanese ceramics as being highly influenced by Chinese ceramics.  There is some truth to this view, but the unique development of a distinct Japanese sense of aesthetics and ceramics style must not be discounted. 

Japan has been producing ceramics since the 4th century B.C.  The art of ceramic production travelled from China through Korea into Japan.  Often, by the time Chinese art and culture reaches Japan, it has already been filtered and transformed.  This is true of ceramics and as a result, Japanese ceramics were often unique creations that revealed a distinct Japanese aesthetics.

Japanese ceramics are divided into Jomon, Yayoi, Sue, Shigaraki, Oribe, and Celadon wares.  Jomon wares originated in the Jomon period (Japanese prehistoric period 14,000 B.C—300B.C).  The name Jomon refers to the cord-like patterns commonly found on the pottery of the period.  Yayoi wares followed the Jomon wares.  Known for their simple patterns or lack of patterns, Yayoi earthenware had the same baking process of production as Jomon wares.  They were both baked over an open fire.  This was followed by the development of Sue wares that were fired at over 1000°celcius.  These sometimes had a layer of natural ash glaze. 

For a long time, although methods of glazing had been introduced from China, unglazed stoneware remained popular in Japan for their functionality.  From the Kamakura period (1185-1333), Shigaraki wares began to be developed.  Recognizable for their warm orange hue, and almost golden appearance, Shigaraki wares were produced using the orange sandy clay by Biwa River of the Shigaraki area. 

For a long time, beginning in the 11th century up to the 16th century, Japan imported celadon, a form of white porcelain, from China as tea wares for tea ceremonies.  In late 16th century, however, leading tea masters began to favor the simpler aesthetics of the Korean celadon over the more elaborate Chinese versions.  As a response to this aesthetics shift, several Japanese kilns began to produce celadon in imitation of the Korean celadon, bringing us to the interesting intersection between Japan and China’s ceramic interaction, and leads us straight to the discussion of Korean ceramics.

Korean Ceramics

Less well known than Chinese ceramics, but no less exquisite in craftsmanship and beauty, Korean ceramics have as varied a history of artistic development as Chinese and Japanese ceramics.

Dating as far back as 8000B.C, Korean prehistoric ceramic wares are classified under Jeulmun pottery period and Mumun pottery period.  These were the earliest evidences of ceramics and were mostly undecorated storage vessels.  Korean ceramics began to develop more sophistication as it moved into the period of the three kingdoms (57 B.C—66 8 A.D).  Although most pottery of the period remain rough domestic wares, there were also many statues of royal figures, horses and guardian animals used in tombs and shrines for noblemen.  These were comparable to the figures of Han dynasty in China.

In the unified period of the Silla era (668 A.D—9 35 A.D), pottery continued to be simple in color, shape and design.  It was not until the 14th century with the advent of celadon that new glazes, better clays and myriads of variations began to develop. 

In fierce competition with the white porcelain of China at the time, Korean pottery masters decided to differentiate their work from Chinese celadon by keeping to an elegant simplicity in design.  This form of Korean white porcelain is known as Baekja.  Because of a variation in firing methods, countless variations of white porcelain were produced in this period from pure thick snowy whiteness to milky white to light blue and light yellow shades of white.
   
The Goryeo dynasty (918 A.D—1392 A.D) saw the height of small scale Korean ceramic works.  Ceramics of this era was known for a variety of shape and various glazes began to be used creating lively and intricate pieces.  This was followed by the Joseon period (1392—1910) that is generally known as the golden age of Korean ceramics.  With an explosion of colors, shapes and techniques, Korean ceramics reached its height.  It was also during this period, that Korean wares began to develop its own simpler aesthetics following the Confucian philosophy of purity and simplicity that reflects less pretentious and complex forms.

Exquisite Asian Art Form

Today, Asian ceramics continues to be loved and revered by collectors for their delightful forms, shapes, designs and colors.  Scholars and historians continue to study their development to find a deeper understanding into these countries’s historical past.  Ceramics will continue to be an art form that brings together the functionality of everyday ware with delicate designs of art works.

At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we too celebrate the exquisite beauty of Asian ceramics.  From elegant Korean Celadon vases, to Japanese ceramic sake and tea ware, to a wide variety of Chinese ceramic tea and tableware, you will find delightful Asian ceramics that combines both functionality and beauty.

 

 

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After years of covering a variety of topics relating to Asian culture, this month, we bid farewell to our monthly newsletter.  Parting is such sweet sorrow; but rest assure, we will continue to feature many interesting DIY videos and online updates on a wide range of topics to help you make your favorite Asian dishes and treats and learn all about interesting aspects of Asian culture.

For our final newsletter this month, we are going to take a look at popular street and festival food items in Japan popularly known as Taiyaki and Obanyaki.

Taiyaki
Taiyaki, literally means “baked sea breams” and are delicious Japanese pastry treats filled with tasty fillings.  Shaped like a fish, taikyakis are well loved snack items in Japan.   Traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste made from azuki beans, taiyakis today features a wide range of filling, from sweet fillings like vanilla custard, fruit preserves, chocolate, cream, to savory fillings such as cream cheese, curry, meat, potato and mayonnaise. 

History
Taiyakis were first created by a sweets shop in Azabu, Tokyo known as “Naniwaya”.  In 1909, Taiyakis were first introduced.  Traditionally, Tai (sea breams) were luxury food items that were eaten at weddings because the word “Tai” brings the connotation of “Omedetai” which means auspicious.

Because Tais were too expensive for the average person, when Naniwaya introduced Taiyaki— sweet pastries that were shaped like the luxurious sea bream at an affordable price, it became highly popular. 

A children’s song in 1975 about Taiyaki named “Oyoge! Taiyaki kun!” (Swim! Little Taiyaki!) made taiyaki even more popular.  Today taiyakis can be found at various street and temple festivals and is a well loved street food item.

Preparation
Taiyakis are made with batter similar to what is used to make waffle or pancakes and are poured into fish shaped mold known as taiyaki pans  with the shape of a sea bream on both sides.  Filling is added to the batter on one side of the mold grill.  It is then heated until the batter turns to a golden brown and the cake is cooked.   Ideally, traditional taiyakis should have a fragrant and slightly crispy surface complemented by a moist interior with warm fillings. 

Over the years, there have been many innovations to the traditional taiyaki.  New and inventive fillings and ingredients keep taiyaki relevant to the modern market.  Other than adding new sweet fillings and unique savory fillings, in recent years, “White Taiyakis” have also gained popularity in Japan.

White taiyakis, like its traditional counterpart, is still shaped like the classic sea bream, but unlike the traditional taiyaki that uses traditional wheat based batter, white taiyaki uses tapioca flour.  The effect is that when fully cooked, white taiyakis, like their name, still retains a white exterior.  Because of the nature of tapioca flour, white taiyakis have a much more chewy texture.   White taiyakis can be served warmed or chilled.  Some shops in Japan sell frozen white taiyakis said to taste like sherbet.

Obanyaki
Known by various names, obanyaki is the name given to Imagawayaki in the Kansai (Southern central) region of Japan.  Similar to taiyaki, obanyakis are popular pastry snacks often found in festivals.  The name obanyaki comes from the round shape of the snack.  “Oban” is the name of old Japanese coins, and obanyaki are called baked coin for their circular shape.

Like taiyaki, obanyaki feature a thick fluffy pastry exterior made from batter and filling traditionally made from azuki beans.  In a round shape, obanyakis today features variety of fillings ranging from sweet to savory. 

History
Obanyaki was first sold near the Imagawabashi bridge during the Edo period in the years between 1772 and 1781 AD.   It is because of this original birth place of the snack that imagawayaki got its name. 

Preparation
Like taiyaki, obanyakis are created from batter in special circular obanyaki pan, much like the one used to make taiyakis.  Obanyaki batter is first poured into both sides of the obanyaki pan, filling for the obanyaki is then added to one side of the pan, and then the pan is closed and cooked over heat until the exterior turns a golden brown and the interior is cooked to a warm moist texture.

Because obanyaki are thicker than taiyaki, they have a softer moister texture more that resembles cakes more closely than taiyakis that feature a crisper exterior.  Other than the difference in texture, because of its shape obanyaki also typically feature a denser concentration of filling.
Simple to create and a wonderful treat loved by all ages, with the right tools, obanyaki can easily be made at home.  Our latest video shows how you can make your very own obanyaki.

 



Discovering Japanese Street Food and Yaki Snacks
Beside taiyaki and obanyaki introduced in this month’s newsletter, there are a wide variety and variations of different kinds of Japanese street food.   From sweets to savory, there are all kinds of unique Japanese sweets and treats to discover.  Check out our previous newsletters on Japanese street food— takoyaki , and Japanese yaki cooking to learn more on the topic. 


Once again, we thank all of you, our loyal subscribers and readers, for your continued support.  We hope that you have found our newsletters informative and interesting, and that they have enriched your experience and understanding of Asian culture.  We look forward to continuing to share our discoveries with you through our videos and continued online updates. 

As 2014 comes to an end, we wish all of you a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to 2015 with excitement!  We sincerely wish all of our readers a very happy new year!  May the lunar year of the ram bring abundance of joy, happiness, and many blessings.

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Tanabata Festival:  Reunion of deities and making of wishes

Onigiri—Japanese Rice Balls:  Traditional Convenience Food

Owls in Japan—Symbolism and Myth

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 Japan has a rich history of folklore characters that appear in stories, songs, paintings, ceramics and other art forms as people or animals with supernatural or magical qualities. Many Japanese folklore characters are also associated with specific holidays or seasons, and are often found as figurines that bring luck or protection to places like shines, businesses and homes.

One of the most recognized figures in the Japanese tradition of yokai, or monster-like spirits, are Tengu. Originating from the name of the Chinese dog-like demon Tiangou, Tengu are often portrayed as dramatic airborne creatures with startling blends of human and bird features, including long protruding noses reminiscent of beaks and thick feathery beards. In some stories and myths, Tengu are also believed to have shape shifting abilities that enable them to transform in to human-bird hybrids.

Tengu, which means "heavenly dogs," are often worshiped as kami, or gods, by followers of Shinto, a traditional Japanese spiritual practice. Among the earliest depictions of Tengu are 13th century Japanese scrolls. One of the most famous of these scrolls, Tenguzōshi Emaki, is a satirical portrait of Japanese high priests by the artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

Hyottoko is another popular folk character with a unique history and a common presence in modern Japan. Thought to have originated from a colorful myth from the Iwata prefecture, or region, in northern Japan, Hyottoko is an abbreviation of the combined Japanese words for fire, “hi” (pronounced HEE), and man “otokko.”

The traditional story of Hyottoko describes an odd-faced boy who could make gold from his navel. The unique folk figure is often seen in the form of somewhat comical masks that feature asymmetrical shapes, mismatched eyes, and a mouth smoking a glowing red pipe. According to Japanese tradition, a Hyottoko mask hung above a fireplace in house where someone has died is thought to bring good fortune to the home and its inhabitants.

The Hyottoko figure is also represented in a classic Japanese dance called “Dengaku.” This spirited event is often held in rural villages where festive participants wearing Hyottoko masks perform like jesters. Now you can bring the legend of this playful Japanese figure into your home with a charming Hyottoko magnet from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. This whimsical decoration is sure to add a quirky touch to any magnetic surface.

Another popular Japanese folk character is a jovial and mischievous animal called Tanuki. Based on a species of actual native Japanese raccoon dogs, the folk legend of the same name is a renowned centuries-old character that remains one of the country’s most recognizable and beloved symbols.

Tanuki is commonly portrayed as a wily creature with shape shifting powers. While he is infamous for playing tricks on humans, this jolly figure is also thought to possess eight special physical characteristics that contribute to his good fortune. Tanuki’s eight lucky attributes include: large perceptive eyes to help him evaluate the world and make decisions; a sizable tail to steady him through obstacles; a sake bottle for good character; a big hat to shield him against stormy weather and other predicaments; and a giant belly to represent his stable unwavering nature.

Tanuki is often portrayed as a smiling pot-bellied creature wearing a large domed hat, and carrying a bottle of sake and empty purse in either hand. His unmistakable friendly and comical features are found on numerous statues placed throughout Japanese gardens, restaurants and temples.

The Tanuki sake set from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is the perfect way to celebrate the festive spirit of Japan’s mythical raccoon dog figure. Each set includes a medium-size sake flask and two single-serving cups featuring the adorable face of the legendary round-eyed character. Tanuki himself couldn’t resist enjoying his favorite drink from this delightful beverage set!

“Kitsune,” is the Japanese word for fox and another example of a living animal popularized through Japanese folklore. Once prevalent in many parts of Japan, foxes were frequently considered mysterious and intelligent creatures capable of outwitting their human counterparts. They were often said to have transformative powers that allowed them to adopt the shapes of people.

In addition to their ability to disguise themselves as humans, Kitsune were sometimes thought to have the power to possess them. The term “kitsunetsuki” was used to describe the state of possession by a fox.

The animal was said to possess young women by slipping under their fingernails. This supernatural experience was said to create such sensational and varied effects as the ability to suddenly read or write in unfamiliar languages, or run through the streets with abandon.

Yet not all Japanese legends portray Kitsune in a deceptive light. Many folktales also feature foxes as kind companions, mates and loyal guardians. Some ancient groups made offerings to or worshipped a powerful and revered fox spirit.

Now you can admire the graceful and mysterious subject of countless Japanese myths and legends with a lovely Auburn Fox Yixing Teapot from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Crafted in China, this unique piece made from rare zisha clay may even inspire you to enjoy a folktale or two over a cup of delicious tea. 

From the bird-like creature Tengu and the whimsical mask of Hyottoko, to the comical spirit of Tanuki and the clever Kitsune, Japan has a history of vivid myths and stories for you to explore. And with Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, you can bring home a touch of the unique and sometimes mysterious world of Japanese folktales.		   OUR 2010 NEWSLETTERS

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 Steeped in ancient myths and carrying resonant cultural meanings, the crane occupies a central role in the Asian imagination. Anyone who has witnessed cranes flying through the early morning mist over shimmering green rice paddies will readily understand how the mysterious beauty of the crane has captivated Asian life and art for centuries. Like the dragon, tiger, and phoenix, the crane ranks among the favorite motifs for Asian artwork because of its rich meaning and history.

Perhaps one of the primary reasons cranes dominate the Asian imagination is because they have also dominated the Asian landscape for centuries. The same wet conditions that encourage the cultivation of Asia’s staple rice crops also create ideal crane habitats. Nine out of the fifteen crane species recognized worldwide can be found in China alone, where wild cranes continue to nest and feed in the rural areas.

These wild cranes have inspired Asian artwork and mythology for centuries, resulting in a rich tapestry of subtle meanings blended into the graceful form of the crane. Most commonly, cranes represent good health and longevity. According to ancient belief, these long-lived cranes served as messengers for the mountain recluse-sages, and carried the Taoist immortals on their wings. The regal, upright carriage of these elegant cranes reflects their dignified status as the noble birds most worthy of serving the ancient immortals. This association with the immortals lends to the myth of the cranes’ longevity, inspiring the famous Japanese expression, “A crane lives a thousand years and a tortoise ten-thousand.” While a crane usually lives to only about 30 or 40 years, their comparatively long life supports the popular myth of longevity.

Besides its principle meanings of health and longevity, the crane also represents many different values for various Asian cultures. With its long, white feathers and elegant form, the crane easily symbolizes purity and cleanliness. When ancient Chinese witnessed the beautiful spectacle of cranes flying high across the clear blue skies, they envisioned the graceful bird as soaring above the dusty world of common impurities, and ascending to the heavens on its clean, white wings. According to ancient Chinese legends, cranes were thought to be “well-behaved like gentlemen, incorruptible and naturally clean and honest.”

The natural elegance of the crane’s form and movements inspired the admiration of ancient cultures. As a result, they respected the crane as the undisputed leader of all the earthly birds, and a powerful symbol for many of the traits desirable in a comparably refined and noble gentleman. According to traditional culture, the crane “has only one over him and millions under him.” Although ruled by the legendary phoenix, the crane occupied a role vastly superior to all the other existing birds. This high position mirrored that of the emperor, who was ruled only by Heaven’s will, and lorded over all the subjects in his empire. To be compared to a crane, then, ranked among the highest compliments. A respected person was often called “a figure extolled by the crane”; this was commonly understood to be a refined way of praising someone for being exceptionally honest and morally upright. Likewise, someone could also be compared to “a crane standing among chickens,” indicating that person’s special abilities and obvious, comparative superiority.

As a result of the crane’s auspicious symbol, it soon came to be associated with those gentlemen who held high and coveted positions in the government. During the Ming and Qin dynasties, the highest official rank was denoted by a crane pattern on the official robe’s decorative patch. To dream of a flying crane was always considered a good omen, and was popularly interpreted as a sign that the dreamer would become a high-ranking official.

Today, this tradition of using the crane as an auspicious and beautiful symbol survives in Asian artwork and crafts. The common and recurring motif of cranes can be found throughout Asian woodwork, embroidery, architecture, and marshal arts styles. An exceptionally old and extraordinarily beautiful example of the crane’s importance can be found at the Yellow Crane Tower in China, which was first built in 223. According to legend, the tower was constructed to commemorate the flight of an immortal towards heaven on the back of a rare yellow crane. This tower has been celebrated in poems through the centuries, with admirers ranging from the Tang dynasty poet Cui Hao to the Chinese People’s Republic leader Mao Zedong.

More ancient traditions associated with the crane and its elegant form include the popular White Crane martial arts style. According to legend, a Tibetan monk first formulated this fighting style after watching a white crane and white ape battling each other. The crane gracefully and quickly avoided the monkey’s attacks, then forcefully blinded the monkey’s eye with its beak. Because this style draws its inspiration from the crane and its movements, followers of the White Crane style emphasize quick and graceful execution with powerful arm motions and firm footwork.

Just as the White Crane style survives to the present day, when martial arts enthusiasts continue to practice and develop the ancient fighting style, so too does the crane in general survive as a popular symbol for Asian culture and values. While the crane’s elegant figure adorns everything from keepsake boxes to purses and tableware, one of the most powerful representations of the crane comes in the form of origami.

Treasured by the Japanese culture as a symbol for honor and loyalty, the crane quickly became one of their favorite art subjects for heraldic emblems, paintings, and paper folding, otherwise known as origami. In the late 1700s, one of the first books on origami was published with the title, “How to Fold 1,000 Cranes.” This origami book’s emphasis on cranes was no coincidence: the crane was then, as now, among the most famous origami figures. Today, children and adults continue to enjoy folding paper cranes. The easy-to-follow directions and beautiful end result ensure the continuing popularity of the origami crane. Moreover, the paper crane occupies a unique and meaningful position in Japanese culture and history.

As with so many other Asian cultures, the Japanese also prize the crane for the desirable values which it symbolizes. The strength, grace, and beauty of the crane inspires awe and admiration in those privileged to witness a wild crane. Moreover, the crane’s habit of mating with only one partner for the duration of its life caused it to become a strong symbol for marital fidelity and honor. As a result, the origami crane also became a powerful symbol for loyalty, nobility, and beauty. According to Japanese tradition, anyone with the patience and commitment to fold 1,000 paper cranes will be granted their most desired wish, because they have exhibited the cranes’ loyalty and recreated their beauty.

Following this tradition, then, Japanese couples will often fold 1,000 cranes together before their wedding. This ancient ritual is called sembazuru, and the tradition is called tsuru wa sennen. It was especially important for noble couples to demonstrate their ability to work together and create a lasting work of art. Regardless of nobility, however, the act of folding so many cranes inevitably helped bring the pair together, teaching them to cooperate with patience and trust. Moreover, the finished product would serve as an enduring reminder of the crane’s natural commitment and loyal companionship to its single life partner.

Just as paper cranes can welcome a new union of lovers, so too can they celebrate the passing of a loved one’s life. Sadako Sasaki became famous for her own attempt to fold 1,000 cranes in the 1950s. When Sadako was only two years old, she was exposed to radiation from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, in Japan. As she grew up, she developed leukemia. Suffering from the deadly disease, she learned the ancient legend about the 1,000 paper cranes. Inspired to follow the legend, Sadako folded paper cranes in her hospital bed, praying for world peace. Sadako died when she was only 12, before she could finish 1,000 cranes. As a tribute to Sadako’s life and selfless wishes, her classmates folded the remaining cranes, and Sadako Sasaki was buried with the full 1,000 cranes. Her story stands as an inspiration to all, and a testament to the continued power of the paper crane as a compelling symbol for hope, love, and honor.

Throughout the centuries, the crane has provided an endless source of inspiration and beauty to individuals such as Sadako and her classmates. Countless poets have immortalized cranes in their writing; architects have built landmarks and temples to celebrate their nobility and grace; and artists of all sorts—from professional painters to schoolchildren folding cranes—continue to celebrate the crane through their creations. Although the specific symbolic meaning of the crane may differ from culture to culture, or from occasion to occasion, the unmistakable elegance convey a calming spirit of harmony and beauty.

Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is privileged to carry a wide variety of products bearing crane motifs, suitable for every special occasion and celebration. Cranes—or items decorated with crane motifs—make ideal gifts because of their deep symbolic history as well as their natural beauty. For birthdays or anniversaries, consider a gift bearing the popular image of a crane with a peach of longevity, or a crane with a pine tree—yet another symbol for long life. The crane with the pine tree remains a popular wedding motif in many Asian countries, symbolizing the good wishes for the bride and groom to share a long and prosperous life together. Or, for a more personalized approach, consider folding origami cranes for those close to you. Better yet, gather friends and family to fold cranes together, and collaborate to create a beautiful and meaningful work of art. With the elegant form of the crane, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen hopes to bring the beauty of Asia into your home, and to offer all the best wishes for life and distinction which the crane carries on its graceful white wings.

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"|"Sakura or cherry blossoms in Japanese are highly regarded in Japan for their short yet beautiful bloom. A symbol of transient beauty, cherry blossoms are featured widely in Japanese art work and are celebrated each year in Japan. This 10 inch cherry blossom ceramic dinner plate features inviting deep ocean blue hue with a mirage of pink cherry blossoms floating over this calm waters. The resulting serene image is framed by a smooth and wavy rim. While equally sleek ridges surround the ceramic plate's underside, the heart-shaped flower motif feels unglazed and grainy. Bring place settings up a notch by putting one under a regular appetizer plate or serve anything from entrees to a fruit-and-cheese platter. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan. Consider getting matching dishes from our Blue and Pink Sakura Collection to impress your friends and families or indulge yourself just because.
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  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.2 oz)
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    "|"Add the beauty and youthfulness of cherry blossoms to your table. These deep ocean blue, smooth ceramic plate is scattered with cheerful pink cherry blossoms and petals. Sharp contrast between the pink and deep blue adds dimension to these beautiful ceramic dinner plates. Made in Japan and set of five, these ceramic plates are wonderful to serve dinner, dessert or appetizer dishes. Invite spring into your home year round with these pink cherry blossoms. The fantastic design will keep your family coming back to your table time and time again. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Complete your set with the rest of the Blue and Pink Sakura Collection.
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  • Product Wt. (7 lb 8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-dinner-plate-set-of-five-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-dinner-plate-set-of-five-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12359|12359|ITEM|"10 Inch Dragon in the Sky Blue and White Large Japanese Serving Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12359.html"|""|(33.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"You can serve any dish imaginable with this magnificent Japanese serving bowl! Sporting a wide diameter and a significant depth, this Asian bowl is the perfect choice for serving heaping amounts of salads, appetizers, pastas, or any entrée you can think of. This ceramic serving bowl is also great for serving saucy dishes without fear of spilling, as the subtle ridges along its exterior will help ensure you have a firm grip on the bowl. This stunning Asian bowl’s interior features a traditional blue and white design of a powerful dragon soaring above the clouds as it bears its talons. This ceramic serving bowl’s exterior is a classic white color that works to emphasize the detailed dragon motif even more. If you love the porcelain aesthetic of this Japanese serving bowl, you can even consider making it a centerpiece for your table by filling it with fruits or ornaments! Knowing that this ceramic serving bowl was made in Japan makes it all the more meaningful– in Japanese culture, dragons are symbols of strength, courage, and auspiciousness. Individually packaged, this versatile and symbolic Asian bowl makes for a great gift on any occasion, whether that be a housewarming party or a holiday gathering. You can create the perfect table setting gift by pairing this amazing bowl with a matching piece of Japanese tableware, such as the Medium Japanese Blue and White Dragon Bowl, or the meaningful Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Sushi Plate. Your friends and family will love this Japanese serving bowl even more after they hear it is both microwave and dishwasher safe! Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 10"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-blue-and-white-large-japanese-serving-bowl-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-blue-and-white-large-japanese-serving-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12454|12454|ITEM|"10 Inch Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Round Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12454.html"|""|(27.95)|(25.15)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this 10 inch large dinner plate is ideal for serving main dish, appetizer, or dessert.

    Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this large dinnerware plate is round and has a smooth but subtle textured surface all throughout the plate. The edges are scalloped and raised, perfect for slightly saucy dishes, as it will keep the sauces from spilling.

    From it’s mostly black color to the accented brown rim on the edges, this Asian large dinner plate will easily be able to match with most tableware collections. Natural light is captured in all of the small smooth speckles in this black and brown plate, making the plate look more textured and earthen. With an earthen and easy to pair look, this large dinnerware plate stands on a smaller round footing that exposes the natural ceramic white clay it is made from.

    Perfect for making colorful dishes stand out against a black earthenware plate; this round Asian dinner plate is a perfect size for serving main dishes, and appetizers. Whether you are serving for a small party at home or having casual dinner with family and friends, this sturdy and simple Japanese round plate will sure delight everyone. This solid and bold looking Japanese ceramic plate is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-round-plate-22.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-round-plate-23.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 10864-1|10864-1|ITEM|"10 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Large Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10864-1.html"|""|(25.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With gray speckles and undertones throughout the glaze, this large ceramic plate is unlike other pieces of white Japanese tableware. The distinct base color and traditional design do not collide, but rather flatter one another. This is a large dinner plate that is impressive when placed at individual settings, when you purchase a set of four, or as a single centerpiece. Either way, the understated cherry blossom design is certain to pull your whole table together. The shape of this large ceramic plate is particularly appealing. There is a slight curve to the face of the plate that crests in gentle, rounded edges. This craftsmanship softens the stark gray and white design of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection. You will also adore the smooth, glossy surface that effortlessly catches the light in your home or restaurant. There are few designs more loved in Japanese ceramicware and art, than the cherry blossom. These delicate buds are prolific throughout Japanese poetry, art, and porcelain. Here on this Large Ceramic Plate the cherry blossoms are the focal point. The neutrality and symbolism behind the cherry blossom design makes this Japanese plate the perfect gift or statement piece in your Asian tableware collection.
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-large-ceramic-plate-60.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-large-ceramic-plate-61.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12238-1|12238-1|ITEM|"10 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Large Japanese Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12238-1.html"|""|(24.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sophisticated and smooth, this large Japanese plate is the perfect size for serving all your guests or creating a focal point in the center of a table. Whether you are arranging appetizers, plating an entrée, or bringing out part of the main course, this Japanese-made serving plate will attract your diners’ attention. An earthenware Japanese plate, the pottery is finished with a lustrous black gloss that reflects the faintest light. Yet the most eye-catching feature on this Japanese plate is the mesmerizing design that covers the plate’s surface. The design is a captivating pattern of white and gray swirls that seems to capture a moonlit night in a piece of Asian tableware. Made in Japan, this ceramicware is beautiful and functional. It is made of sturdy pottery that will outlast years of use, and the glossy finish is microwave and dishwasher safe. Whether you are looking for a piece to display in your home or eat from every day, the Modernist Moonlit Night Large Japanese Plate is ideal. Each piece in the Modernist Moonlit Night tableware collection features the same swirling design, but in this larger Japanese plate, it is particularly mesmerizing. Truly captivate your dinner guests with the beauty of the night sky reflected here on earth. The Large Japanese Plate is also available as a set for six, which can bring uniformity to the Asian tableware settings at an event or in a restaurant.
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  • Product Wt. (1 lb 12 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-large-japanese-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12238|12238|ITEM|"10 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Large Japanese Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12238.html"|""|(141.15)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"When looking for a set of large Japanese plates, it is hard to look past this set for six from the Modernist Moonlit Night Collection of ceramics. In fact, it is impossible not to linger over the stunning design or run a hand along the smooth, glossy finish. This set truly captures the sophistication of contemporary design, without ignoring the conventions of traditional Japanese tableware. Each of these large Japanese plates is adorned with an entrancing spiral pattern done simply in white, shades of gray, and a touch of blue. The edges and bottom of the Asian-inspired plates are finished in a midnight black, and the plates are finalized with a glossy glaze. When placed with the Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Ceramic Bowl or Japanese Rice Bowl, the effect is a magical and cohesive table setting. The secret touch on each Japanese plate is an ode to the traditional art of Japanese ceramics. On the bottom of each plate is a single ring of exposed ceramic. For collectors and enthusiasts of Asian tableware, this exposed ceramic is significant in meaning, as it is an indication of quality ceramicware. Both microwave and dishwasher safe, this set of large Japanese plates are easy to use throughout the home and diverse enough to use for different meals. The set for six also makes an exceptional gift for newlyweds or new homeowners. Made in Japan of durable pottery and high quality glaze, the pieces will last through years of meals and memories.
  • Plate Dimension (D 10"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (10 lb 13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-large-japanese-plate-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-plate-set-for-six-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12383-1|12383-1|ITEM|"10 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ceramic Round Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12383-1.html"|""|(18.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A wonderful image of Japanese cherry blossoms shedding their petals on a rainy night, this cherry blossom plate is a magical image of the ephemeral beauty of Sakura flowers in the Japanese spring. With a mottled black underglaze accompanied with white Sakura and brown leaves and branches, this plate has a lot of character and would rest beautifully on your table as a part of your unique dinnerware set. The glossy, fine top-glaze gives a patched texture like droplets of rain which feels great to the touch and is also dishwasher and microwave safe! Excellent for serving a variety of delectable entrees like casseroles, baked cod, steaks and large entrée salads! This cherry blossom plate is made in Japan at a small manufacturer from high-quality ceramics that are meant to last through repeated use. Also available as a set of four, you can save money and have a full tablet set of these artful plates. This plate’s unique and beautiful imagery also makes it a perfect accompaniment for any of our Japanese plate sets, and it would look gorgeous alone as a centerpiece atop an Asian inspired table runner. This cherry blossom plate is also perfect as a gift idea for lovers of Japanese culture, or for family who need something special to add to their unique dinnerware set.
  • Product Dimension (D 10"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-ceramic-round-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-ceramic-round-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12383|12383|ITEM|"10 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ceramic Round Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12383.html"|""|(79.95)|(71.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A perfect gift for a housewarming or wedding, this Japanese plate set of four will inspire awe at any table! Depicting a magical image of Japanese cherry blossoms on a rainy night, these mottled black cherry blossom plates stir up appreciation for beautiful passing moments, making them perfect for a pleasant dinner with friends and family. With striking white and brown underglaze on its Sakura flowers and leaves, these plates are covered in a fine patched top-glaze with the texture of rain droplets. This hardened glaze protects the plates for repeated use and makes them microwave and dishwasher safe! Made in Japan at a small manufacturer from high-quality ceramics, these plates are individually made with care and an appreciation for longevity. These cherry blossom plates would be wonderfully accompanied by a matching set of cherry blossom rice bowls for serving rice with your porkchops or muesli with your pancakes. For gift ideas, you can never go wrong with an artful sake set or a collection of Japanese wooden chopsticks for a complete and unique dinnerware set!
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  • Product Wt. (6 lb 13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-ceramic-round-plate-set-for-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-black-dinner-plate-set-for-four-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12403-1|12403-1|ITEM|"10-1/2 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12403-1.html"|""|(15.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A subtle but truly unique embossed design makes these ceramic Japanese dinner plates a wonderful addition to your unique dinnerware set! Imprinted with blue dots surrounding their rim and leading in with a ridged pattern pointing to the center of the plate, these delicately crafted plates are most beautiful when beset by vibrant and colorful meals. Sushi and colorful salads, as well as nice big steaks would look especially appetizing sitting upon these plates, which also come in a set of four for a complete collection. The design represents a rush of wild tokusa (or “ten-grass”), which is a variety of grass that grows in reed-like stalks around Japan’s rainforests and wetlands. Tokusa is a healthy and vivacious plant and its image will pair beautifully with delicious meals served at your table! Made in Japan by skilled craftsman and fired in small batches, these plates are individually made with care and an attention to detail. These would make for wonderful housewarming gifts for those who appreciate subtle but quality designs. Pair these with Japanese rice bowls of matching design, or with beautiful ceramic sauce dishes to make a lovely dinnerware set.
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/2"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.2 oz)
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    "|"Subtle and unique, these embossed Japanese ceramic dinner plates are sure to become your favorite set! Matching well with any of our unique tableware, these plates have the benefit of a minimalistic and beautiful embossment of blue dots leading into a ridged design pointing to the plates’ center, which represent the stalks bluish ends of wild tokusa (Japanese “ten-grass”). Japanese tokusa are a beautiful sight around the ponds and lakes of the Japanese countryside, and are gorgeously captured in these unique Japanese ceramic dinner plates. With a soft white underglaze and a shimmering glossy top-glaze, these plates are also microwave and dishwasher safe making for easy cleanup! These large plates are perfect for serving steak, pasta, and all kinds of delicious entrees. Pair these with rice bowls of the same design, or a unique Asian inspired table runner to make for a beautiful table setting. Made in Japan from high quality ceramics in small kiln batches, these plates are sturdy and meant to stand the test of time! A lovely gift idea for family or friends who appreciate beautiful Japanese ceramicware, these would surely make for a one-of-a-kind present for the holydays or housewarmings.
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/2"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 14.6 oz)
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    The Asian dinner plate is perfect for individual use or as a serving plate. Use it for pastas, salads, party dishes, or even as a decorative piece in your home. Get creative with the dishes you serve on this beautiful cherry blossom dinnerware as the soft tones will compliment any bold dish.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this cherry blossom plate is part of our largest collection with many different sizes of plates and bowls. Don’t forget to complete your collection with matching spoons, sake sets, and tea sets as well. Once of the most popular designs available, this cherry blossom dinnerware will also make a great wedding gift for newlyweds to start a brand new collection in their home. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 10-1/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 10 oz. )
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-4-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-plate-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 12303|12303|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Glacier Ice Japanese Dinner Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12303.html"|""|(90.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Enjoy the beautiful craftsmanship of this Japanese plate set for four as you eat a meal with family or friends! Whether you are buying these Japanese dinner plates for yourself or as a gift, this set comes packaged in a paper box. Both functional and durable, you’ll be using these plates for years to come, especially since they are microwave and dishwasher safe. The subtle colors and design of these beautiful Japanese dinner plates are reminiscent of glacial ice along the water. With a dark brown rim that matches the color of the earth, the plate features strokes of soft blue paint along its edges. The centers of these Japanese ceramic plates are painted with a gorgeous speckled off-white that shines in the light due to the plates’ glossy finish. These large Japanese ceramic plates can serve a variety of different goods, whether it be main courses like steak or side dishes like salad. As a Japanese plate set of four, you’ll be able to have a cohesive table setting when you eat or serve meals with family, especially when you pair these Japanese dinner plates with other products in the Glacier Ice collection, like a set of four donburi bowls.
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 1.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-dinner-plate-set-for-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-glacier-ice-japanese-dinner-plate-set-for-four-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12384-1|12384-1|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Ceramic Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12384-1.html"|""|(18.55)|(15.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a beautiful glaze evoking an image of pure white sea spray on the black sands of the beaches of Ibusuki in southern Japan, this one-of-a-kind plate features a unique mottled underglaze with black and white contrasting features. With a long, curved black rim dipping into a beautiful cloudy white center, this plate’s muted tones would match perfectly with any fine set of Japanese dinnerware. On its own this plate would perfectly accompany a ceramic Asian tea set to serve tea snacks like mochi and wagashi. The texture and appearance of its black rim, similar to nori seaweed, would make it particularly beautiful covered in seaweed wrapped onigiri, or even for fish and chips or a nice T-bone steak. This plate also comes in a set of four which would make a beautiful and unique dinnerware set on any table. Made in Japan of high-quality ceramics and manufactured in small batches with care, this plate would make the perfect gift for anyone who would love high quality Japanese dinnerware. With a smooth and protective glossy overglaze, it’s also microwave and dishwasher safe! Pick up a pair of Japanese chopsticks while you’re at it to make every dining experience special.
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-japanese-dinner-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-japanese-dinner-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12384|12384|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Ceramic Japanese Dinner Plate Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12384.html"|""|(69.95)|(55.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Delicate in appearance, unique in its design, and sturdy in construction, this ceramic Japanese dinner plate set of four would make the perfect gift for newlyweds and would serve as an excellent addition to your own unique dinnerware set. Made in Japan in small batches from high-quality ceramics, these plates are built to last! Evoking images of sea foam on the pure, black sands of Ibusuki in south Japan, these plates have widely rounded black in color rims leading into a mottled white center. With a texture similar to nori seaweed and with a finely glossed, smooth finish, you can already picture the wonderful seafood dinners that will be served on this artful piece of Japanese dinnerware. Also great for roasted turkey, hamburgers and fries, and a variety of classic entrée dishes, these plates will certainly spice up your table setting. The top-glaze finish is microwave and dishwasher safe, which makes for very easy cleanup and adds longevity. These would be best accompanied by a fine set of Asian sauce bowls for all the delicious sauces you’ll be serving alongside your Japanese dinnerware.
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 1.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-japanese-dinner-plate-set-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-japanese-dinner-plate-set-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12304-1|12304-1|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Starry Night Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12304-1.html"|""|(25.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Painted with the colors of a clear night sky, this Japanese dinner plate will surely impress your dinner guests with its enchanting design! Coated in a smooth gloss, this Japanese serving plate features a rich dark blue color that beautifully reflects light. Most prominently, this Japanese ceramic plate features a swirl of blue paint specks, which look like stars shining in the night sky. You can use this Japanese ceramic plate for any course, whether it be an appetizer, an entrée, or a dessert. If you want to have a cohesive table setting when you enjoy meals with your family, this stunning Japanese serving plate is also sold in a set of four. Like all of the products in the Starry Night collection, this Japanese dinner plate was made with high-quality ceramic, a testament to its durable and reliable nature. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese ceramic plate will be an extremely functional and long-lasting addition to your tableware collection!
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-dinner-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-dinner-plate-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12304|12304|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Starry Night Japanese Dinner Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12304.html"|""|(103.65)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Looking for a housewarming gift or a gift for a pair of newlyweds? This set of four Japanese dinner plates is the perfect gift for any occasion! These dishwasher and microwave safe Japanese ceramic plates will be appreciated by any of your friends and family, and will come packaged in a paper box for you to easily wrap. These stunning Japanese ceramic plates are the perfect size for any appetizer, entrée, or desert. Their incredible versatility makes them a valuable addition to any home. When paired with a set of ramen bowls or a set of donburi bowls, you’ll be able to serve any meal in style. The stunning design of the Starry Night collection is especially apparent on these circular dinner plates, as specks of blue paint swirl from the centers of the plates to the edges, mimicking the formation of the stars in a spiral galaxy. These Japanese dinner plates are painted in an enchanting dark blue color, reminiscent of a clear night sky.
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-dinner-plate-set-for-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-dinner-plate-set-for-four-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12385-1|12385-1|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Ceramic Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12385-1.html"|""|(22.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Japanese cherry blossoms, or “Sakura” in Japanese, are a highly revered flower known throughout the world as a symbol of temporary but beautiful moments. What better image is there to describe a wonderful dinner? This ceramic Japanese dinnerware plate, with a black and white marbled appearance, evokes an image of a sunlit Japanese cherry blossom flower, with wide sun rays passing over it to the edges of the plate. A unique image of the Japanese spring, these plates also come in a set of four and make for excellent gifts to friends and family! These plates are made in Japan from dense ceramics and their beautiful, marbled underglaze is coated in a fine protective top-glaze that’s microwave and dishwasher safe! Its artful imagery would make for an amazing center piece to your table, and would perfectly accompany any set of Japanese tea cups as a beautiful serving plate for tea treats. Serve crab souffle or a nice deep dish pizza on these plates, whatever your heart desires will look great on these wonderful ceramic plates! For any special, temporary but beautiful occasion, these Sakura plates are a must have to complete your Japanese dinnerware set!
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-japanese-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-japanese-dinner-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12385|12385|ITEM|"10-1/8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Dinner Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12385.html"|""|(90.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Evoking an image of a beautiful Japanese cherry blossom lit by the passing rays of the Sun, this magical Japanese dinnerware set of round plates would make for a truly auspicious gift to newlyweds and loved ones. Their contrasting black and white tones have a marbled underglaze that is protected by a soft to the touch, glossy top-glaze. Moving your finger along the plate, you can feel the white imprint of the plate’s design. Central in white is a Japanese cherry blossom, which are in a bloom for an incredibly short window, their beauty inspiring feelings of otherworldly magic when seen in full bloom. After their short flowering window, they scatter their peddles like pink, red, and white snow upon the earth, an image which has inspired poetic reflection on ephemeral beauty for thousands of years. You can almost think up a haiku on the spot when you see these plates! These fine Japanese ceramics are made in small batches in Japan, and are built to be both resilient and microwave and dishwasher safe! These simply colored Japanese plates would match perfectly with any set of Japanese ceramic bowls for serving rice or miso soup to accompany your meals. Whether you’re serving fine Asian dishes like sashimi or sukiyaki, or even western classics like fried chicken and gravy, these plates will benefit every meal at your table!
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 1.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-dinner-plate-set-for-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-dinner-plate-set-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12303-1|12303-1|ITEM|"10-1/8 InchGlacier Ice Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12303-1.html"|""|(22.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Whether you are serving lunch or dinner, this beautiful Japanese dinner plate is sure to impress your guests because of its unique and subtle design! Perfect for serving individual portions of appetizers, salads, or entrees, this Japanese ceramic plate will make for a durable and functional addition to your dinnerware. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese serving plate will save you time when you are preparing and cleaning up meals. The Japanese dinner plate’s glossy texture is smooth to the touch and reflects light, much like the pure white snow of a glacier. If you want to create a cohesive dinner setting for the whole family, this Japanese serving plate is also sold in a set of four. The Japanese ceramic plate’s center is a stunning off-white color that directly contrasts the light blue color around the plate’s edge. Strokes of blue stand out against the white, as well as next to the brown paint along the plate’s rim. This muted yet elegant design of the Glacier Ice collection will surely bring the colors out of any food you serve!
  • Product Dimension (D 10-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 9.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-inchglacier-ice-japanese-dinner-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-8-glacier-ice-japanese-dinner-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6257|6257|ITEM|"100 pairs Bamboo Disposable Chopsticks Bulk Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6257.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, this disposable chopsticks bulk set comes with one hundred pairs of beige bamboo chopsticks. Environmentally friendly and hassle free, this wonderful bulk set is a host and hostess’ worry and guilt free solution to an environmentally responsible and easy way to have a party without the painstaking cleaning of utensils that follow.

    Each pair of chopsticks in this disposable chopsticks bulk set comes individually wrapped in a paper wrapper with brown motif and borders. Convenient, hygienic and friendly to mother earth, this set is an excellent choice for parties, festivals, and restaurants.

    To use, simply remove the chopsticks from the diagonally slit paper sheath, split the joined chopsticks and use.

    The perfect solution and option for large gatherings, functions and parties, this disposable chopsticks bulk set is a host and hostess' best friend. Inexpensive, practical and friendly to the environment, it is a perfect party lifesaver.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8"")
  • Packaging Dimension (L 8"" x W 7"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 2.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/100-pairs-bamboo-disposable-chopsticks-bulk-set-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/100-pairs-bamboo-disposable-chopsticks-bulk-set-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 6242|6242|ITEM|"1000 Sheets of Decorative Leaf Sushi Dividers"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6242.html"|""|(5.95)|(2.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan, from quality plastic, this set of 1000 sheets of decorative sushi divider comes in the charming design in the shape grass, and is a great way to add a fun decorative touch to your sushi dishes.

    Also known as baran, these decorative sushi dividers, come in the shape of grass is commonly used in Japanese restaurants.

    Other than being used for decorative purposes, this type of leaf decorative sushi divider is also commonly used to divide side dish items when enjoying sushi. Raw ginger is divided from wasabi using this simple and tasteful device.

    Delight your guests at the next party by serving them sushi with this fun decorative sushi divider. (Discontinued, 8 available only)
  • Baran Dimension (L 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/1000-sheets-of-decorative-leaf-sushi-dividers-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/1000-sheets-of-decorative-leaf-sushi-dividers-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6159|6159|ITEM|"11 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6159.html"|""|(64.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Bring hot and hearty Japanese fare like sukiyaki or shabu shabu to the table in this cast-iron nabe. The interior of the ""nabe,"" which is the Japanese word for ""pot,"" is enamel-lined to prevent rust, while its cast-iron exterior and wooden lid ensures food stays hot and bubbling. A wooden trivet is included to protect your tabletop or other surfaces. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Nabe Dimension (D 11"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/12-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12297-1|12297-1|ITEM|"11-1/2 Inch Blue and White Starburst Raised Edge Japanese Serving Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12297-1.html"|""|(27.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from #12297, this Japanese serving plate is the perfect size for serving large portions of pasta, stir fried noodles, salads, or other appetizers and main courses.

    Blue and white is a color combination that has been loved by Japanese porcelain collectors for many years. On each of these serving plates, intricate strokes of blue glaze spread outward from the center of the plates and finally end at the rim of each ceramic piece, creating an eye-catching starburst design. This rasied edge Japanese serving plate will be a great and stylish way to serve your guests.

    Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this raised edge Japanese serving plate is a must needed item on your dining table. Made in Japan and microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-raised-edge-japanese-serving-plate-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-raised-edge-japanese-serving-plate-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12297|12297|ITEM|"11-1/2 Inch Blue and White Starburst Raised Edge Serving Plate Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12297.html"|""|(55.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring a classic glossy blue and white, a color combination that has been loved by Japanese porcelain collectors for many years, this raised edge serving plate set is perfect for serving large portions of pasta, stir fried noodles, salads, or other appetizers and main courses.

    On each of these serving plates, intricate strokes of blue glaze spread outward from the center of the plates and finally end at the rim of each ceramic piece, creating an eye-catching starburst design. This Japanese raised edge serving plate set will be a great and stylish way to serve your guests.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this raised edge serving plate set for two is packaged in a gift box, perfect for housewarming gifts and weddings. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb. 11.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-raised-edge-serving-plate-set-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-raised-edge-serving-plate-set-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11665-1|11665-1|ITEM|"11-1/2 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Style Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11665-1.html"|""|(35.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 11665, Cherry Blossom On Blue Japanese Dinner Plates Set, this Japanese style dinner plate is the perfect size for the main course at any dinner party.

    Featuring cherry blossoms, a well known and loved flower in Japan, this Japanese style dinner plate can also be displayed in a China cabinet with its hand painted and detailed design. With no two plates being exactly the same, this cherry blossom dinner plate is a sky blue with hints of jade green and a brown rim. Brown branches filled with white blooming cherry blossoms also decorate the very center of this beautiful dish.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Japanese style dinner plate is a must needed item for your dinning table. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this cherry blossom dinner plate is made in Japan from quality ceramic.
  • Plate Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 15.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-1-2-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-style-dinner-plate-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-1-2-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-style-dinner-plate-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12295-1|12295-1|ITEM|"11-7/8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12295-1.html"|""|(34.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single plate of item #12295, 11-7/8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate Set of Two, this Japanese plate is part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection. With a diameter of 11 and 7/8 inch, this Japanese plate is perfect for serving your delicious main courses.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese plate features intricate strokes of blue glaze, spreading outward from the center to the rim of the plate, on a glossy white background, creating a simple and sophisticated starburst design. With simple and contemporary blue and white background, this Japanese plate will surely present your main courses in style and impress everyone at your dining table.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese plate also comes in a set of two and is packaged in a paper box, ready for gift-wrapping. A perfect housewarming gift for your family or friends, you can also use it to serve food in style this holidays.
  • Plate Dimension (D 11-7/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-7-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-7-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12295|12295|ITEM|"11-7/8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate Set of Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12295.html"|""|(68.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this large Japanese plate set comes in a set of two. With a diameter of 11 and 7/8 inch, each of the plate in this Japanese plate set is perfect for serving your delicious main courses.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese plate set features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. With this contemporary design, these Japanese plates will surely present your main courses in style and impress everyone at your dining table.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese plate set of two comes packaged in a paper box, ready for gift-wrapping which makes it a perfect gift for your family or friends. You can also add these beautiful plates to your tableware collection so you can serve with style this Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
  • Plate Dimension (D 11-7/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb. 11.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-7-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-set-of-two-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/11-7-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-set-of-two-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6186|6186|ITEM|"12 Inch Aluminum Wok Cover "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6186.html"|""|(14.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Cover your wok with this 11-5/8 inch aluminum lid. It has a small smooth wooden knob that is about the size of a wine cork which screws into the top to make removing the lid from a pan safe and easy. The lightweight material has a dome shape to it and the silver is completely matte. This is perfect to use as a replacement cover for any pot, pan or wok that is fourteen inches or smaller. It fits perfectly on item 6184 but can be used on any pot, pan or sauce dish. Made in Taiwan. Hand washing recommended. Discontinued
  • Lid Dimension (D 11-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/12-inch-aluminum-wok-cover-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/12-inch-aluminum-wok-cover-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|6| 6184|6184|ITEM|"12 Inch Preseasoned Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6184.html"|""|(26.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Add a 12 inch flat bottom wok to your kitchen and learn the art of creating stir fry and other wonderful Asian inspired dishes. The wok originated in China and is designed to cook a complete meal quickly and evenly. Carbon steel is one of the best materials to use when cooking as it uses heat in the most efficient manner. The preseasoned bottom will take the seasoning guess work out of making an Asian meal. A wooden handle makes maneuvering the wok easy, even when its contents are boiling hot. Made in Taiwan. Pair with item 6186 for a perfect fitting and matching wok set. Hand washing recommended. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 12"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 10 oz.)
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  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz.)
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    "|"If you love stir-frying, then this two handled pre-seasoned carbon steel wok is a must have in your kitchen. Shaped with the traditional round bottom, this wok is made of durable carbon steel.

    With two wooden handles, this pre-seasoned carbon steel wok is easy to control. The handles are also designed so that you have the option of choosing the way you would like to hold and handle your wok. The handle parallel to the wok is great for stabilizing the wok when stir frying. The perpendicular handle is perfect if you would like a little tossing action when stir frying.

    Already pre-seasoned so you will not have to worry about preparing the wok for use. This wok is good for immediate use. All our wonderful pre-seasoned woks are treated with a high heat process that changes the carbon steel to blue. This color is temporary and will change with use. A clear food grade coating is used during storage and all that is required is a single tablespoon of vegetable cooking oil, medium heat, and a paper towel for a single wipe down. All of our woks come with simple to follow instruction pamphlets. Made in Taiwan, this pre-seasoned carbon steel wok is a wonderful addition for any stir-fry lover.

    Round bottom wok only works if you have an opened flame stove top. If you have an electrical stove top, you will need to buy a flat bottom wok. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 13-3/4"" x H 4-1/8"")
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-round-bottom-wok-60.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-round-bottom-wok-62.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 6183|6183|ITEM|"14 Inch Preseasoned Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6183.html"|""|(34.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Add a 14 inch flat bottom wok to your kitchen and learn the art of creating stir fry and other wonderful Asian inspired dishes. The wok originated in China and is designed to cook a complete meal quickly and evenly. Carbon steel is one of the best materials to use when cooking as it uses heat in the most efficient manner. The preseasoned bottom will take the seasoning guess work out of making an Asian meal. A wooden handle makes maneuvering the wok easy, even when its contents are boiling hot. Made in Taiwan. Pair with item 6185 for a perfect fitting and matching wok set. Hand washing recommended. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 14"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 7 oz.)
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    For sushi oke, it is important to use a non-metallic container because this prevents any interaction between the rice vinegar, which will be added to season the rice, and any metallic material. The hinoki wood for this sushi wooden bowl also serves to absorb excess moisture from the cooked rice while the large mixing surface allows the hot rice to cool rapidly.

    To use the sushi oke, simply transfer the cooked rice into the sushi wooden bowl and toss gently with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fan the rice as your mixing then once finished, cover the entire sushi wooden bowl with a cloth and allow to cool. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Sushi Oke Dimension (D 16-1/2"" x H 4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 4 oz.)
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    "|"This gorgeous round serving platter measures almost seventeen inches in diameter with a depth of two inches. At such a generous size, it is large enough to show off your turkey, roast or cake at family gatherings and holiday parties. Reminiscent of classic Japanese ceramics and the enduringly popular Blue Willow style plates, this piece features a smooth glazed surface with a familiar majestic scenery painted in blue against a white background. The platter's border features a delicate floral pattern and a thin contrasting brown rim. With so many meaningful elements like birds in flight formation, boats, clouds, trees, and more featured on this platter, you might want to bypass the turkey presentation altogether and simply display this in your home as a stunning piece of artwork. Either way, this extra-large Japanese plate is ideal for entertaining guests or enhancing the decor of your home. This Japanese ceramic plate will make an elegant wedding or housewarming gift for someone special and comes in a paper box, ready for gift wrapping. One of these sauce dispensers (Items #10456 and #11926) will add an extra touch of elegance next to this platter. Made in Japan. Important: Although this platter is dishwasher and microwave safe, it is probably too large to fit into either of these machines typically found in the average home.
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  • Product Wt. (5 lb 10.6 oz)
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    		 December - One Pot Meal
    We often think of Japan as a single island, but it's actually made up of four large islands, Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and thousands of smallerones. Climate varies from island to island, so....read more
    November - The Emperor's Old Clothes
    Clothing has always played a vital role in Japanese culture. Traditional robes worn by royalty, geisha women, and commoners once held as much importance in the history of Japan, as do Levi's 501....read more
    October - Full Steam Ahead: Air Pots Are Here To Stay!
    “Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble!” For the millions of people who already own electric air pots, boiling water using the regular stove and pot method just won't suffice anymore. The traditional method of....read more
    September - Moon Cake And Moon Cake Festival
    The Moon Festival is one of the most celebrated holidays among people of Chinese decent around the globe. As rich in tradition as it is in colors and tastes, the Moon Festival has a long history of....read more
    August - Sake Bombs Away!
    Just as sushi, Mount Fuji, and sumo wrestlers are synonymous with Japanese culture, so is sake, Japan's famous rice wine. Dating back to the third century, sake has played a significant role in Japanese traditions....read more
    July - Folding Fun With Origami
    Japan was introduced to the technique of paper making from China's Buddhist monks between the sixth and seventh century. These monks also knew some simple paper folding methods that the Japanese adopted....read more
    June - Yummy Sushi For Your Tummy
    The birth of sushi originated from China and was introduced into Japan in the 7th century as a method of preserving fish, since in those days, there were no refrigerators. Raw, cleaned fish were pressed between....read more
    May - Rice Cookers Can Cook
    We often think of Japan as a single island, but it's actually made up of four large islands, Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and thousands of smallerones. Climate varies from island to island, so....read more
    April - Mochi
    Mochi is a Japanese confection that is made from a special type of sweet sticky rice. After soaking in water overnight, the rice is steamed and pounded, and then formed into small round balls or cakes....read more
    March - Chopsticks
    Where's the fork and knife? Do you feel nervous and uncomfortable eating in a Chinese or Japanese restaurant when all you have are two sticks for utensils? After reading this month's feature on....read more
    February - Yixing Teaware
    Yixing (pronounced EE SHING) teapots have been known for centuries in China for its unique tea brewing qualities and unusual appeal. Only in the last one quarter century has there been a resurgence...read more
    January - Hot Pot Anyone?
    Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet?  If you're like most people (and that includes us, too), number one on your list probably involves food, whether it's to eat less, or to eat better....read more

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    		 December - December Celebrations in Asia

    For most European countries and especially the United States, the month of December is a call for the celebration of Christmas. Big holiday feasts are prepared, Christmas trees and other ornaments are put...read more
    November - The Principles of Japanese Tableware

    The Japanese culture--its beliefs, customs, language, architecture--is quite distinct from others in many ways. As many aspects of Japanese culture remain undoubtedly unique, many are also becoming more....read more
    October - The Art of Eglomise

    The art of “eglomise” is certainly one of the world's most admired crafts for reasons that include its beauty, dedication, and skill required. Many associate this art with glassware produced in nineteenth century....read more
    September - The Three Most Popular Thai Herbs

    What makes it Thai? This question about the characteristics of Thai food is often answered with “taste,” “spice,” “flavor,” “colorfulness,” “freshness,” or “healthiness.” The colorful, fresh, and healthy aspects....read more
    August - JADE: The Stone of Immortality and Beauty

    For many people, jade is associated with gems, the color green, and China; it symbolizes good luck and protection. While it is true that jade is popularly used in jewelry, is commonly seen in shades of green, and is highly....read more
    July - The Legend of Daruma

    The name "Daruma" is the Japanese variant of the Sanskrit name "Dharma." More specifically, the meanings, beliefs, and legend of Daruma are based on the Indian Buddhist monk known as Bodhidharma. To understand....read more
    June - The Lucky Cat

    In Japan, good luck charms are everywhere - egg-shaped daruma figures, shiny  go-yen coins, and graceful cranes adorn everything from homemade shrines to  refrigerator doors.  But one of the best-known charms....read more
    May - The Art of Beautiful Writing

    Calligraphy, the art of fine writing, comes from the Greek term, kalligraphia, meaning "beautiful writing." It's hard to pinpoint exactly when it originated, although many believe it evolved from early cave paintings. Over the....read more
    April - All Steamed Up: Springtime Mushimono

    Japanese steamed food, or mushimono, first appeared in the Heian Period (794-1185 AD). Even after more than 800 years, cooking with steam is still an important process in the Japanese kitchen today....read more
    March - Chinese ID: The Chop/Seal

    In the modern world, people use driver's licenses, computer passwords, and PIN numbers as a means of identification. Expensive keyboards feature a fingerprint scanner, restricting computer access to one user....read more
    February - Cast Away Illness with Cast Iron

    For centuries, people have believed and proven that drinking liquids from certain metal containers allows one to consume not only the beverage, but also the metal’s essential minerals and vitamins. From drinking...read more
    January - Incense

    Think incense, and religious ceremonies might come to mind. Think cosmetics, embalming and medicines, and incense might be the last thing you would think of. It's hard to believe incense is as old as history ....read more
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    		 December - Discover Your Cup of Tea

    The cultivation of tea is much like the process of producing fine wine. Each step is carefully planned to achieve optimal results. Elevation of the land and contents of the soil affect the quality of the plant and....read more
    November - The Mythical of Dragon and Phoenix

    In Asian artwork throughout history, sinuous dragons and soaring phoenixes figure prominently, coiling in elaborate decorations around architecture, tableware, and clothes. Together, the dragon and the....read more
    October - Korean Celadon

    During the Koryo era (918-1392), Koreans potters developed the art of making celadon, produced by firing clay at reduced temperatures while using a specific oxidation process. What results from this method is a unique.... read more
    September - The Art of Japanese Cuisine

    From sushi’s raw fish wrapped in nori (dried seaweed), to tempura’s batter-fried seafood and vegetables, Japanese cuisine boasts a taste, cooking style, and visual appeal unique to its culture. Although once heavily... read more
    August - Chinese Horoscope

    The most ancient system of astrology in existence is the Chinese zodiac. Though the first documented cycle of the zodiac was introduced in 2637 B.C., some scholars place its origin as far back as 4000 B.C.... read more
    July - The History and Art of Tea

    The year is 2737 B.C. The Emperor Shennong of China sits outdoors, under the shade of a tree, when the wind blows some stray leaves into a pot of boiling water. The Emperor sips the hot water, and to his surprise....read more
    June - A Taste of The Philippines

    It is nearly impossible to be in a Filipino home without being offered something to eat. Since the period of postcolonial travel to the islands by Europeans, Filipinos have been documented for their enthusiastic hospitality.... read more
    May - The Dimsum Experience, Part II

    Now that you've been acquainted with the origins and development of dim sum, it's time to experience the creation and enjoyment of these little "heart warmers"! The following are several recipes for the some of the.... read more
    April - The Dimsum Experience, Part I

    Imagine for a moment that you are a Guangzhou farmer in ancient China. The sun is hot on your back. The fields around you appear vast and unconquerable. Dust stings your eyes and throat. Your body screams for rest..... read more
    March - The Art of Paper Cutting

    Originating in China, the art of paper cutting has become a tradition of Chinese culture while evolving in many other ways. Delicate and refined, paper cutting art is a production of the precision, skill, and concentration.... read more
    February - Feng Shui for the Home

    As the new year is just getting off to a start, many people are still making plans and resolutions to change or refresh their lives, careers, or health. While there is a vast world of advice, how-to's, and help for each of the.... read more
    January - New Year's in Asia

    The coming and arriving of the new year calls for all sorts of festivities and celebrations around the world. For many cultures and countries, the New Year holiday is a very important and sacred time of year. Whereas a common....read more
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    December - Special Edition

    Holiday Shopping Guide for Men

    The holiday season can be quite a strain. The difficulty of choosing the best gifts for all of your loved ones is only compounded by the holiday crowds in malls and shopping centers. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is providing you with this shopping guide....read more

    Holiday Shopping Guide for Women

    The holiday season is upon us – autumn leaves are making way for boughs of evergreens and festive decorations. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has plenty of ideas for holiday gifts, from blue and white mugs to fancy tea sets. Are you on...read more
    November - Flowers in the Sky – Cherry and Plum Blossoms in Asian Culture

    As you look over our collection of products, you may see a recurring theme – there are blossoms everywhere! From dishes to rice cookers, chopsticks to stationery, cherry and plum blossoms are blooming all around. Why is this .... read more
    October - Travel to Asia: Southeast Asia II

    Our second installment on the countries of Southeast Asia will be the final segment of Mrs. Lin’s Kitchens’ “Travel to Asia” newsletter series. This month, the spotlight is on Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Though they....read more
    September - Travel to Asia: Southeast Asia I

    The countries of Southeast Asia are located on the Pacific Ocean, south of China and north of Australia. Though there are close to a dozen countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore will be the focus ...read more
    August - Travel to Asia: Korea

    Over a century ago, a series of invasions took a toll on Korea. The country closed its doors to the outside world and became known as the “Hermit Kingdom.” But this attempt at seclusion did not prevent further pressure from belligerent....read more
    July - Travel to Asia: Taiwan

    There is a legend circulating that one day in the year 1590, a Portuguese galleon ship was sailing in the Pacific when it caught sight of a body of land covered with white sandy beaches, lush greenery, deep forests and mountain.... read more
    June - Travel to Asia: Japan

    Exploring this nation of islands is definitely an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. Considered one of the world’s most scenic locations with its snow-capped mountains, its 16,800 miles of indented coastline....read more
    May - Travel to Asia: China, Part II

    Our exploration of the attractions, sights, and wonders of China will begin in Beijing and continue outward to the various regions of China’s vast terrain. For six centuries, Beijing was considered the center of the Chinese universe.... read more
    April - Travel to Asia: China

    China’s terrain was populated during the earliest days of the human race. It is recognized as the oldest existing state in the world with the longest recorded history. China’s present stature among the world’s great civilizations .... read more
    March - 1,000 Cranes in Asian Culture and Art

    Steeped in ancient myths and carrying resonant cultural meanings, the crane occupies a central role in the Asian imagination. Anyone who has witnessed cranes flying through the early morning mist over shimmering green rice paddies .... read more
    February - Chinese New Year

    One of the most important occasions on the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with the grandeur of lion dances, fireworks, and dragon parades. But behind the brilliant colors and the incessant crackle of firecrackers ...read more
    January - Cookware for Your Asian-Style Kitchen

    So you want to cook delicious, authentic Asian dishes, but don’t know where to start? A good place to begin is in the kitchen, with the right tools. Asian cuisine doesn’t require much specialized cookware, but there are a few trademark tools....read more
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    		 December - Full Of Fortune

    From Hurricane that battered the Gulf Coast region to the earthquake that rocked South Asia, the damage inflicted by Mother Nature has made the past few months extremely trying for many people. With the holidays on the horizon.... read more
    November - All About Sushi (part II)

    From kani (crab sushi) to kappa maki (cucumber rolls), sushi remains one of the most popular meals around. Available just about everywhere – from fine restaurants to your local supermarket, America’s.... read more
    October - Secret Lives Of Geisha

    Our second installment on the countries of Southeast Asia will be the final segment of Mrs. Lin’s Kitchens’ “Travel to Asia” newsletter series. This month, the spotlight is on Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Though they....read more
    September - Specialty Japanese Cookware

    Japanese cuisine is a perennial favorite – but if you’ve never stepped inside the kitchen at a Japanese restaurant, chances are you’ve never come across specialty Japanese cookware items like a takoyaki pan...read more
    August - Rice The Golden Grain

    The backbone of diets and economical infrastructures, rice feeds the livelihood of 3 billion people around the globe. For many Asians, rice is viewed as food, a gift from the gods, and a part of the cultural folklore........read more
    July - Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    With the promise of clear skies and sunshine, the summer months are popular choices for couples planning their weddings. In fact, July and August are among the most in-demand months for nuptials and busiest.... read more
    June - Azuki Beans

    This month, we will introduce some of the many uses of azuki beans. These small beans pack a punch – besides their nutritious values, they have been used for non-edible applications such as....read more
    May - Washi Paper Production and Uses

    Washi is a very general term meaning “Japanese paper.” Today, it denotes handmade papers in a variety of styles, from sheer and airy to thick and textured. Many are printed with patterns.... read more
    April - Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    As you look at our products, you will see a variety of repeated images. From animals to geometric patterns, each icon has a special meaning. This month, we will continue to look at the symbolism behind these patterns and textures.... read more
    March - Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Bamboo is a dominant plant in Eastern cultures. It serves many functions – it is used for architecture, functional tools, paper…and it makes a tasty addition to cooked meals too! This month, learn more about this fast-growing plant and its.... read more
    February - Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    Have you ever wondered what the recurring patterns in Asian textiles and dishware mean? This month, we will take a closer look at a few icons that are dominant in Eastern cultures. Take a look in your home and...read more
    January - Fortune Cookies: The Real San Fransisco Treat

    Fortune cookies have been the eagerly anticipated ending to many a Chinese meal for a long time, but probably not as long as you think. The fortune cookie we all know today has only been in existence for about a ....read more
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    		 December - The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Tea as a Way of Life

    To the Japanese, tea is not just a beverage; it is a philosophical and symbolic experience.  The Japanese name for the tea ceremony is chadõ or sadõ, which translates to ""the way of tea.....read more
    November - Holiday Shopping Guide

    The holiday season is on its way yet again.  Tis the season of crisp winter days, bright lights, and, of course, presents. But the holidays don’t have to break the bank. With today’s high gas and housing prices....read more
    October - The Art of The Chinese Tea Ceremony

    When most people think of a tea ceremony, what comes to mind is the highly ritualized ceremony of Japan, where each hand movement is choreographed and each action must be carefully executed. In China....read more
    September - Mirin- Japan’s Secret Ingredient

    Looking to sweeten up your life? How about your cooking? A Japanese staple, mirin is a syrupy, amber colored rice wine derived from the combination of shochu (a distilled spirit), glutinous rice, and koji....read more
    August - Asian Fusion Cooking

    Fusion has become a buzz word for foodies seeking something that smells, looks and tastes sophisticated.In the ‘50s and ‘60s, trying a new Chinese restaurant or sushi bar was seen as the trendy, must-do activity among the upscale....read more
    July - Fish Sauce – The Soy Sauce of Southeast Asia

    Americans season their food with salt, while the Chinese have soy sauce – but in Southeast Asia, it’s fish sauce that enhances most dishes’ distinctive flavors. This salty, pungent brewed tea-colored....read more
    June - The Art of The Spring Rolls

    Like their cousin, the wrap or dumpling, the spring roll packs a mighty tasty punch in just about every Asian culture. Fine strips of meat and julienned vegetables are shrouded and sealed in a hand-size flour.... read more
    May - The Art of Asian Wrap

    Folding a little chopped meat or vegetables into a piece of dough does wonders for the palate. Dumplings and loosely-folded wraps are ubiquitous items in menus in Asian countries as well as America. Palm-sized...read more
    April - Korean and Japanese Cuisine

    The food of Korea is known for hearty, flavorful dishes like kimchee and kalbi (barbecued short ribs), while Japanese cuisine has given us favorites like sushi, teriyaki and tempura. This month we continue.... read more
    March - Taiwan's Cuisine

    From boba drinks tocongee, to xiaochi, tAhe “small eats” of the night markets, the cuisine of Taiwan is a delicious combination of flavors, tastes and traditions. A few newsletters ago, we wrote about the food of China, introducing the.... read more
    February - Ingredients of Southeast Asia

    Since Cambodia opened its doors to tourists in the mid-1990s, tourists have been welcome to just about every part of Southeast Asia.  And more and more people are finding out that Asian cuisine goes far beyond...read more
    January - China's Cuisine

    With almost 4 million square miles, China is home to just about every geographic and climate condition possible - from the warm, mild weather in the south to the cold, mountainous regions of the north....read more     		  NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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    		 December - Celebrating New Year’s Day In Japan

    The year 2007 is coming to a close and with New Year’s Eve a mere weeks away, most people all ready have their celebratory plans in place. Our Far East friends in Japan also celebrate their new year on January ....read more
    November - Holiday Gift: The 2007 Way

    For years, holiday gifts and the word debt were synonymous. It was impossible to buy gifts for everyone on your list and not spend hundreds of dollars doing so. This year we’re asking everyone to make one New Year's ....read more
    October - Chinese Holidays

    The word holiday is generally used to refer to any day set aside by a nation or culture to celebrate a special observance or activity. Some are religious, others are honorary, and while there are a few ....read more
    September - The Enlightening Truth

    Buddhism is often associated with China, though its inception actually began in India, where Hinduism has always been the primary religion. From the beginning, Buddhism differentiated itself from Hinduism by refusing to ....read more
    August - Asian Symbolism

    Before words, humans relied on symbols to express their thoughts and emotions. As the world evolved, symbols became iconic representations. It was a way to convey a message without words, and could be interpreted ....read more
    July - Noodles: Asian Fast Food

    In Western cultures, the term “fast food” conjures up images of hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and tacos that are good to go. The concept involves the convenience of pre-cooked foods that are available when you are and ....read more
    June - Asian Vegetables
    Eat your vegetables, they’re good for you. It’s a mantra we’ve all heard since childhood and one that holds true more than ever today. Decades of medical research confirm what many Asian countries have believed for years ....read more
    May - Weddings and Marriage in Japan

    May has arrived once again. In Japan, this also means wedding season has begun. Spring and autumn are the most common times of year for Japanese marriages, largely due to the weather; the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold....read more
    April - Bento: The Japanese Lunchbox
    At its most basic, the bento (or obento) is a lunchbox. However, the great value placed on aesthetics in Japanese culture makes each box much more. Not only is the food within the bento delicious, but it is also laid out in such a way ....read more
    March - Tools of Asian Cooking: The Hibachi Grill

    The hibachi is a Japanese cast-iron charcoal grill, used both indoors and out for barbequing and cooking. The word “hibachi” translates to “fire box” or “fire bowl.” While given a Japanese name, the origin is believed to be Chinese....read more
    February - How to Make the Perfect Fried Rice

    Don’t know what to have for dinner? Take a look in your refrigerator and you will probably find the ingredients to make fried rice, an Asian staple that is both delicious and simple to prepare. This popular dish is the perfectIn fact, day old....read more
    January - Asian Desserts: The Tastes and Textures of Japanese and Chinese Sweets

    Cake and cookies. Cinnamon rolls and ice cream.  America’s cupboards and freezers are filled with goodies in every variety.  But what wonders would we find in an Asian cupboard?  While we know about noodles and fish, we rarely hear about....read more
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    		 December - Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Most of us have grown  weary of hearing or reading about   the overwhelming amount of bad news regarding  finances, housing, employment, etc., that seems lately to have  become an  everyday occurrence. If you are ready to make .... read more
    November - Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    IWith the recent Wall Street crash, ever increasing gas prices, and the unsure state of the nation’s bank, buying holiday gifts may seem overwhelming if not impossible. So how can you keep in step with the current financial.... read more
    October - Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters

    In our past newsletters, we introduced two masters of the ukiyo-e (woodblock print) genre, Hokusai and Hiroshige.  But let us not forget about another important and talented artist, Kitagawa Utamaro.  Of his fellow .... read more
    September - Three Easy Eastern remedies

    With the cold and flu seasons fast approaching, it's important to keep your body healthy and stress levels low. There are plenty of well known Western immediate fixes for our health problems, but why not learn a little more ....read more
    August - Unraveling Colors of Asia

    The splendor of color is placed in the limelight of this month’s newsletter as Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen attempt to introduce the meaning and significance of color in various Asian cultures. Depending on the culture we grow up in, colors have ....read more
    July - Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    oUkiyo-e, pictures of the floating world, often featured landscape motifs, beautiful courtesans and popular actors engaged in appealing activities. Hokusai, the subject of our June newsletter, is considered ....read more
    June - Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Long before rubberstamping became popular, there was block printing, a process that involved cutting a raised design on a block of wood, metal or linoleum. Used to print text, images or patterns, the design ....read more
    May - Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrations take place year round, but most people find May and June to be the busiest celebratory months, thanks to occasions like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, communions, graduations and weddings ....read more
    April - Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    On any given day, customers who search Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for products bearing the image or pattern of the delicate cherry blossom will find over 100 items matching their request. A revelation such as this leaves many to wonder ....read more
    March - The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Polytheism is the belief in the existence of many gods or divine beings. In a culture where polytheism is widespread, how did seven deities become collectively known as the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan? ....read more
    February - Special Edition
    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays on the Chinese calendar. This year, February 7 marks the day when festivities begin and the Year of the Rat is ushered....read more

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    February 14 is the traditional day on which couples express their love for one another through candy and flowers. Previously associated with romantic love, it’s not uncommon these days to find friends, family and even schoolmates....read more
    January - All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

    A job well done should be the reward in itself, but let’s be honest. Who doesn’t like feeling appreciated, revered or respected? If you’re a sumo wrestler in Japan, the awe and admiration follows you wherever you go....read more
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    		 December - Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Most of us have grown  weary of hearing or reading about   the overwhelming amount of bad news regarding  finances, housing, employment, etc., that seems lately to have  become an  everyday occurrence. If you are ready to make .... read more
    November - Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    IWith the recent Wall Street crash, ever increasing gas prices, and the unsure state of the nation’s bank, buying holiday gifts may seem overwhelming if not impossible. So how can you keep in step with the current financial.... read more
    October - Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters

    In our past newsletters, we introduced two masters of the ukiyo-e (woodblock print) genre, Hokusai and Hiroshige.  But let us not forget about another important and talented artist, Kitagawa Utamaro.  Of his fellow .... read more
    September - Three Easy Eastern remedies

    With the cold and flu seasons fast approaching, it's important to keep your body healthy and stress levels low. There are plenty of well known Western immediate fixes for our health problems, but why not learn a little more ....read more
    August - Unraveling Colors of Asia

    The splendor of color is placed in the limelight of this month’s newsletter as Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen attempt to introduce the meaning and significance of color in various Asian cultures. Depending on the culture we grow up in, colors have ....read more
    July - Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    oUkiyo-e, pictures of the floating world, often featured landscape motifs, beautiful courtesans and popular actors engaged in appealing activities. Hokusai, the subject of our June newsletter, is considered ....read more
    June - Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Long before rubberstamping became popular, there was block printing, a process that involved cutting a raised design on a block of wood, metal or linoleum. Used to print text, images or patterns, the design ....read more
    May - Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrations take place year round, but most people find May and June to be the busiest celebratory months, thanks to occasions like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, communions, graduations and weddings ....read more
    April - Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    On any given day, customers who search Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for products bearing the image or pattern of the delicate cherry blossom will find over 100 items matching their request. A revelation such as this leaves many to wonder ....read more
    March - The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Polytheism is the belief in the existence of many gods or divine beings. In a culture where polytheism is widespread, how did seven deities become collectively known as the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan? ....read more
    February - Special Edition
    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays on the Chinese calendar. This year, February 7 marks the day when festivities begin and the Year of the Rat is ushered....read more

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    February 14 is the traditional day on which couples express their love for one another through candy and flowers. Previously associated with romantic love, it’s not uncommon these days to find friends, family and even schoolmates....read more
    January - All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

    A job well done should be the reward in itself, but let’s be honest. Who doesn’t like feeling appreciated, revered or respected? If you’re a sumo wrestler in Japan, the awe and admiration follows you wherever you go....read more
    		 

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    December - Japanese Holidays

    Japan is country of contrasts; the nation has been in existence for over 2,000 years, yet as one of the world’s most modern countries it is amazing that many of their most ancient festivals continue to thrive in modern times....read more
    November - Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: The Year to BUDGET!

    It is often said that “a picture paints a thousand words”, but when you are talking about food; nothing comes closer to the real thing than the innovative plastic food replicas that are a staple of restaurant windows in Japan and throughout Asia. Anything ....read more
    October - Plastic Sushi

    It is often said that “a picture paints a thousand words”, but when you are talking about food; nothing comes closer to the real thing than the innovative plastic food replicas that are a staple of restaurant windows in Japan and throughout Asia. Anything ....read more
    September - Meditate Your Stress Away

    While meditation is generally synonymous with Buddhism, almost every religion uses some form of meditation. Catholicism uses rosary beads as a tool to focus while saying a mantra, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and many other religions use ....read more
    August - Sushi Chef Apprentice

    In these days of instant communication and immediate gratification, it is unusual and scarce to find members of the younger generation willing to sacrifice the many years and long days learning a skill such as authentic Japanese sushi making ....read more
    July - Bring a Touch of Asia to your Western Home

    Dare to expand your comfort zone! You can easily transform your current living area(s) or workplace into a simplified, elegant and beautiful space with the addition of a few distinctive Asian touches. Although your home or office might be ....read more
    June - The Zen State of Mind: Wake Up!

    The art of Zen is no longer reserved for Buddhist monks sitting atop a hill in their monasteries. Contrary to popular belief, anyone can reach a Zen state of being without changing too much about their day-to-day life. Also ....read more
    May - Chinese Wedding Traditions

    Unlike the traditional fairytale weddings that cover the pages of bridal magazines, Chinese wedding traditions do not change with each season, year or new designer. These customs have been around for more than two thousands years ....read more
    April - Kokeshi Doll

    Created with a simplicity of design that captures the essence of Japanese art, the wooden Kokeshi dolls that we have selected at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are delightful versions of a traditional art form that has ....read more
    March - Legendary Kuan Yin and Buddha

    Although we walk by a Buddha or Kuan Yin figurine throughout life, the statues are reminders, but do not explain the story of each of these legends. Many times these two deities are displayed in temples next to one another as their works ....read more
    February - Lucky Charms

    Perhaps one of the basic and most rewarding purchases you can make at Mrs.Lin’s kitchen is from our wide assortment of lucky charms. Not only do we offer many miniature renderings of Asian symbols that have long been thought to....read more
    January - Mahjong A Game for the ages

    Cold winter nights and tight budgets call for indoor social gatherings and game nights. But there are only so many puzzles, board games and Texas Hold 'Em you can play
    before the excitement wears off. The age old Chinese tile game....read more

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    When it comes to shopping, many of us are still practicing restraint. Impulsive purchases from the nearby mall or retail outlet are increasingly giving way to more cost-conscious spending. While you may need to stretch your budget a little more this holiday season, you can still find unique and thoughtful gifts that won’t require stressful budgeting or frequent trips to the store.

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we want to help you make the most of your 2010 holiday by offering ideas for convenient and creative seasonal gifts for almost any price range. We hope our extensive selection of memorable and affordable Asian home décor, collectables and tableware will inspire and maybe even surprise you; whether you need a few special presents for friends and family, or several festive items for colleagues and associates.

    One way to save during the 2010 holiday season is to assemble your own Asian-theme gift packs. You can create a delightful assortment of two or three featured products from Mrs. Lin’s impressive inventory of over 3,000 quality goods from countries like China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. In addition, we are pleased to offer hundreds of individual gifts and multiple-item sets priced under $50, $20, and even $10—just right for the budget-minded shopper who wants to make a lasting impression.

    Here are just a few ideas for different Asian-theme holiday gift packs for neighbors, family, co-workers, classmates and more!

    Arts and Crafts Gift Pack

    Treat your favorite arts and crafts lover to colorful gift sets featuring samples of traditional Asian art forms. For a simple yet decorative presentation, place your selections in a cloth or tissue-lined container accented with a few ribbons or flowers.

    Japanese-imported origami paper offers hours of hands-on fun. Our new 200-Count Origami Paper Variety Pack includes 40 distinct designs, like traditional floral patterns and vivid geometric prints, all for $15.25--perfect for creating multiple gift sets. Or view our collection of more than 30 origami variety packs priced under $10, such as our 45-sheet Assorted Color Single Sided Origami Multi Pack for just $3.95.

    For artistic inspiration, include an eye-catching Asian-print bookmark in your arts and crafts gift pack. Our extensive collection of gorgeous Japanese bookmarks showcase classic artistic motifs, like: beautiful kimono-clad apprentice geisha called maiko; samurai warriors; striking kabuki performers portraying famous theatrical scenes; and graceful Japanese beauties in prints inspired by the country’s famous ukiyo-e woodblock prints. These lovely ribbon-topped bookmarks come as sets of six for only $6.95.

    To give your Asian arts and crafts set a unique and historical touch, add a Chinese chop ink pad. Traditionally used to ink chops, or seals engraved with Chinese family names, these pads can be applied to almost any style of stamp. Use them to decorate everything from personalized wrapping paper to scrapbook pages. Our elegant engraved dragon ink pad is sale priced at just $9.95, and our $2.95 red calligraphy inkcomes in a charming antique-style tin.

    Tea Lover’s Gift Pack

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers a number of affordable products to tantalize the senses of both the casual and experienced tea drinker.

    To prepare delicious loose leaf tea, we have quality infusers under $6 and pouches available just above $5. And to serve and enjoy this historic beverage, we also feature many budget-friendly single-serve containers, including cast iron tea cups priced below $10 and traditional porcelain mugs featuring sumo, sushi and other popular Asian images--starting at $8.95!

    When it comes to tea varieties, Mrs. Lin’s offers a delicious assortment of teas from China and Japan. For under $10 you can purchase course, ice-style, roasted-rice, and many other types of Japanese-style green tea.

    We also have a range of exotic loose leaf Chinese teas in irresistible containers available for under $20. Select savory varieties like gun powder pearl, chrysanthemum keemum, imperial pu-er and silver needle white teas.

    Use colorful crepe paper or straw to tie together different flavors of tea bags, or place a festive bow on top of a loose-leaf tea canister. To complete your gift pack, place the tea bundles inside a tea cup, or present a package of tea and an infuser together in a decorative gift bag.

    Asian Cooking Gift Pack

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen also has countless products to help you create inspiring gift sets for new cooks and aspiring chefs alike.

    Choose from an array of colorful and elegant chopsticks, including several pairs priced under a $1!
    Busy cooks will appreciate our stylish and functional cookware accessories. Our striking red and black pattern flatware holder is a unique way to transport or store special utensils--now sale-priced at just $3.55. Delicate rows of cranes decorate our charming multi-colored cranes apron. At just $11.55, this adorable item is a fun and practical addition to any kitchen.

    To complete your cooking gift set, add a piece of stylish and elegant Asian-style tableware. Our $3.95 square-shaped small black alloy plate provides a sophisticated display for appetizers, candies or nuts. Or browse our selection of Asian-inspired containers, contemporary-style dishes and garden-pattern bowls--many priced under $10 and $15!

    Gourmet Dinner Party Gift Pack

    Looking for a remarkable gift for the cook or entertainer who seems to have everything? Create your own gourmet dinner party gift pack featuring exceptional products from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

    Our series of electronic rice cookers by renowned manufacturer Zojirushi are an easy and convenient way to help even the busiest host prepare delicious rice dishes. And with their advanced “fuzzy logic"" technology, these premium appliances also have the right settings for cooking sushi, mixed and brown rice, porridge, soup and more!

    The table is one of the most important aspects most any dinner party, so why not give your favorite entertainer a special piece to display at their next gourmet gathering. Our latest collection of exquisite Chinese and Japanese silk table runners is sure to elevate any dining experience.

    As a perfect final touch to your gourmet dinner party gift set, select one of our lovely Asian-inspired platters, available in festive designs like swimming koi fish, Japanese chrysanthemum flowers, and traditional Asian symbols.

    The gift set possibilities don’t end here. We hope you’ll be inspired to view our latest selection of products in the What’s New section of our website.
    All of us at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen wish you a joyous 2010 holiday season!

     
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    		 December -Kabuki: The popular theatre of Japan

    Imagine yourself in a room full of the chattering of voices, the clattering of tea cups to the sound of shamisen, a traditional three-stringed Japanese instrument whose name literally means “three flavor strings”, as big drums begin to thunder.  In the....read more

    November -The legacy of Chinese Dynasties Part II

    On last month’s newsletter, we learn about the long history of China and its Dynasties. For centuries, their battles and places have inspired many scholars and writers until today. This month newsletter, we will learn about unique Chinese arts....read more

    November - 2010 Holiday Shopping Guide

    When it comes to shopping, many of us are still practicing restraint. Impulsive purchases from the nearby mall or retail outlet are increasingly giving way to more cost-conscious spending. While you may need to stretch your budget a little more this.... read more

    October -The legacy of Chinese Dynasties Part I

    When we think of important Chinese inventions, the first things that come to mind are: gunpowder, paper, and the compass discussed in the travels of Marco Polo. Marco Polo encountered the Chinese culture the first time during the Yuan....read more

    September -Tengu, Hyottoko, Tanuki and Other Popular Japanese Folklore Figures

    Japan has a rich history of folklore characters that appear in stories, songs, paintings, ceramics and other art forms as people or animals with supernatural or magical qualities. Many Japanese folklore characters are also associated with specific holidays....read more

    August -The Beauty of East Asian Writting

    When getting acquainted with another country’s culture, the thing that we turn to next to food, is that of the country’s language. Indeed, language is deeply tied to a culture and a people’s identity. In East Asia, the Chinese language, and specifically its written....read more

    July - Calligraphy & Sumi-e

    Using only a few basic tools that include a brush, ink and paper, the ancient art form of Chinese calligraphy and Japanese sumi-e can be practiced and enjoyed by both masters and novices. The ink brush body is typically made of bamboo, but for those who want top ....read more

    June - The Bento Box

    An original idea from Japan, the bento box has evolved from a simple lidded container to store one’s Japanese style lunch, to boxes with two or three tiers, which are usually saved for use in celebrations, holidays and special family gatherings. The most expensive of ....read more
    May - Japanese Woodblock Printing

    Though woodblock printing had already been prevalent in China for centuries, Japan did not widely adopt the technique until the Edo period from 1600 to 1870. Woodblock printing can be compared to the Western method of woodcutting. It begins ....read more
    April - Magical Meaning of Cranes

    Here in the West, the symbol of the pink or blue crane signifies a new birth; in Asian cultures the elegant crane is a symbol of health and longevity, two of the most precious qualities that  we hope to enjoy during our lives. Because of the ....read more
    March - Chinese Chop Seal & Ink

    Chinese seals have been used for centuries to create impressions with ink. These impressions, often consisting of names or symbols, are used as signatures or marks of authorship in everyday transactions and are deeply engrained in Chinese ....read more

    February - Japanese Furoshiki and Noren

    The Japanese wrapping cloth or “furoshiki” and the Japanese room divider called the “noren” are two great examples of ancient Japanese innovation and creativity that are not only practical in use, but beautiful in appearance ....read more
    January - The Magnificent of Mount Fuji

    The highest mountain in Japan, Mt. Fuji has attracted artists, poets, photographers, sightseers, and mountain climbers to gaze at its unusually symmetrical dome. Located just west of Tokyo in Honshu, Japan, Mt. Fuji stands at a grand 12,388 ....read more    		   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 7552|7552|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Blue Foil Origami Washi Papers "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7552.html"|""|(5.05)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The traditional folk art of Japan now has a trendy new face! With these brilliant blue foil origami washi papers, you can now give the ancient art of origami a new twist. With a delightful look of calming deep blue, these reflective washi papers will add interesting texture to whatever origami project you may have in mind.

    Origami, also known as the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, has taken the world by storm. Creative and ingenuous, simple pieces of papers can be transformed into delicate art pieces.

    You can join in too. And with these lovely deep blue origami washi papers , you can make your own art pieces. With a hundred pieces, you will have hours of fun. Invite friends over or do it as a solitary activity. Either way, these single sided blue foil origami washi papers are great fun to have. Let your imagination take flight. Papers come packaged in a clear plastic wrap. (Discontinued)
  • Paper Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-blue-foil-origami-washi-papers-last-2-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-blue-foil-origami-washi-papers-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7551|7551|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Bright Pink Japanese Origami Papers "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7551.html"|""|(5.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"In a delightful bright pink , this pack of a hundred foil Japanese origami papers is just plain lovable. With a pretty shiny look, these papers will create interesting textures for your origami projects.

    You can bring the traditional art of origami to a whole new level with these fun and unique Japanese origami paper. Originally a folk art that began in the 17th century, origami has become a refined art form today. With a variety of techniques and folding methods, papers turn into beautiful flowers, adorable animals and many other fantastical creations.

    You can join in the fun with these lovely pink foil Japanese origami papers. With its charming color and bright reflective look, these origami papers are sheer delightful. You can create many origami pieces with a hundred sheets of these single sided papers.

    Let your creativity go with these shiny bright pink foil Japanese origami papers.
  • Paper Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-bright-pink-japanese-origami-papers-last-one-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-bright-pink-japanese-origami-papers-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7549|7549|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Green Origami Foil Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7549.html"|""|(4.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Enjoy an elegant and modern twist on the ancient Japanese art of paper folding with our collection of green origami foil paper. Each pack features 100 sheets of delicate 3-1/2 inch origami foil paper with a striking shiny green finish. Arts and crafts fans, stationary and scrapbook collectors and admirers of Asian-inspired decorations are sure to enjoy this bright and charming Japanese-crafted paper assortment.

    Experienced origami fans and paper folding newcomers alike are sure to enjoy the attractive yet simple design of our Japanese-crafted green foil paper. These eye-catching sheets may be used to make a variety of origami designs; from animals and flowers to boxes and globes. Each metallic-finish paper can also be used to enhance a variety of school and home craft projects, including photo albums, scrapbook pages, do-it-yourself greeting cards and more!

    This selection features one-sided square sheets secured in protective plastic wrap. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for your favorite student or arts and crafts lover, this 100-sheet green origami foil paper set is bound to inspire countless colorful creations. Discontinued
  • Paper Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-green-origami-foil-paper-44.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-green-origami-foil-paper-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12239-1|12239-1|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12239-1.html"|""|(7.15)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This small ceramicware bowl is crafted in Japan and ideal for use as a soy sauce dish or serving other sauces and sides. Inside, the Japanese bowl features a vibrant pattern of swirling gray, blue, and white set against a black background that is deep as the night. The glossy finish, both inside and outside the bowl, augments the mesmerizing pattern and ensures this soy sauce bowl is smooth to the touch. The shape of this ceramic soy sauce dish compliments the sleek design, with an undulating rim that seems to expand the swirling pattern and ripple effect running along the bowl’s lustrous exterior. It will simply delight your guests with its style and petite size. The exposed ceramic on the base of the bowl remains a nod to traditional Japanese pieces. This piece is silky to the touch, but sturdy in hand. The solid construction makes this soy sauce dish ideal for use at home or in a restaurant, and it is microwave and dishwasher safe, for easy preparation and washing up. Use this soy sauce bowl in unconventional ways, such as storing trinkets, jewelry, or house keys. The bold design is an eye-catching addition to any table setting. This sophisticated soy sauce dish is part of the Modernist Moonlit Night collection. In its entirety, the collection includes all pieces needed for a traditional Japanese table setting. Other beautiful pieces in this collection are a Japanese Rice Bowl and Large Serving Plate.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12239|12239|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Soy Sauce Dish Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12239.html"|""|(42.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Crafted with a design that reflects the cosmos, this soy sauce dish set for six brings sophistication to any dining arrangement. The black, glossy finish on the exterior perfectly matches the pattern inside each bowl, a spellbinding swirl of gray and white with hints of blue. Looking deep into this soy sauce dish is similar to staring up at the night sky. Each Modernist Moonlit Night soy sauce bowl was carefully constructed to be delicate in hand, but sturdy in material. The ceramicware is dishwasher and microwave safe for use in any kitchen. This set of six ceramic soy sauce dishes is perfect for revamping a restaurant or giving as a housewarming gift. When setting a table, these smaller sauce dishes are ideal for soy sauce, rice vinegar, ponzu, and other sauces such as ketchup and mayonnaise. However, they look fabulous scattered on shelves to hold your collections of shells and other trinkets. The undulating rim is reminiscent of a plum blossom. On the table or adorning your countertop, the glossy surface will catch the light and bring sparkle to an interior space. This smaller soy sauce dish is the perfect compliment to the larger Japanese Plate Set for Six and medium Donburi Bowl Set for Six, which are also available in the hypnotic Modernist Moonlit Night design.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt (1 lb. 8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-set-for-six-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7550|7550|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Purple Origami Foil Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7550.html"|""|(5.65)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Enjoy an elegant and modern twist on the ancient Japanese art of paper folding with our collection of purple origami foil paper. Each pack features 100 sheets of delicate 3-1/2 inch paper with a striking shiny purple finish. Arts and crafts fans, stationary and scrapbook collectors and admirers of Asian-inspired decorations are sure to enjoy this bright and charming Japanese-crafted paper assortment.

    Experienced origami fans and paper folding newcomers alike are sure to enjoy the attractive yet simple design of our Japanese-crafted purple foil paper. These eye-catching sheets may be used to make a variety of origami designs; from animals and flowers to boxes and globes. Each metallic-finish paper can also be used to enhance a variety of school and home craft projects, including photo albums, scrapbook pages, do-it-yourself greeting cards and more!

    This selection features one-sided square sheets secured in protective plastic wrap. Whether you're looking for a unique gift for your favorite student or arts and crafts lover, this 100-sheet purple origami foil paper set is bound to inspire countless colorful creations.
  • Paper Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-purple-origami-foil-paper-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-purple-origami-foil-paper-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7547|7547|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Red Foil Origami Papers"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7547.html"|""|(5.65)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan, and with a hundred sheets in a pack, this pack of single sided red foil origami papers is the perfect way to create pieces of paper art. You can now make your favorite origami projects with this deliciously luminous tin foil red. Give your origami pieces a textured look with these red foil origami papers.

    Origami, is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Originating in Edo period Japan, origami began as a folk art and remains a popular form of art and entertainment today. Origami is made up of the Japanese words “ori” meaning fold and “kami” meaning paper. Although seemingly simple on the surface, origami takes skill, creativity, and precision in folding techniques to create masterpieces.

    With these shiny red foil origami papers, you can now create even more interesting origami pieces. Origami is often admired for its ability to turn flat papers into arresting and unique three dimensional art works. Beyond three-dimensionality, you can now recreate the look of metal in your origami art works.

    With a hundred pieces, you can now make countless origami works. Have hours of fun with these luminous origami papers. Surprise friends and families with your creations.

    In a lovely bright red, these origami papers are also great for decorations. Origami sculptures made from these papers make great decorations for gifts adding cute highlights. You may even think up projects with these red foil papers for your Christmas tree this year. Unique and creative, these origami papers are sure to amaze. Papers come packaged in a plastic wrap for protection. These lovely shiny foil papers also come in bright pink , blue , and aqua .
  • Paper Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-red-foil-origami-papers-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-red-foil-origami-papers-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5473|5473|ITEM|"3-1/2 Inch Silver Foil Origami Papers (LAST ONE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5473.html"|""|(4.55)|(2.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Just in time for the holidays, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen introduces Silver Foil Origami Papers. Perfect for children and adults of all ages, enjoy folding this origami paper into classic holiday-theme shapes such as stars, bells, birds, or sleds. Then, decorate the house in a number of ways by hanging your shimmering creations from the ceiling, placing them on your Christmas tree, or displaying them on the wall. A great, affordable way to enjoy creative fun during the holidays or any time of the year. Each pack comes with 100 sheets. Also available in 2"", 3"", 4-3/4"" and 6"". Made in Japan. (For more information on the endless potential of paper, please read our July 2001, May 2002, or March 2003 newsletter).
  • Paper Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-silver-foil-origami-papers-last-8-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-1-2-inch-silver-foil-origami-papers-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 5802|5802|ITEM|"3-3/8 Inch Joyous Lucky Money Cat"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5802.html"|""|(21.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"We can't imagine what has this lucky money cat , also known as Maneki Neko, rolling on its back in merriment, but a happy lucky money cat with a beckoning right paw means lots of wealth and good fortune, as written on the sticker on his tummy. Glossy ceramic figurine is off-white in color and detailed with eye-catching accents such as red lips and matching collar, and blue whiskers and claws.

    A great gift or stocking stuffer, this lucky money cat is known to bring fortune for its owner. The recipient will know that you put in some thought into what to give them as these maneki nekos are also a great gift of encouragement and luck. Small enough to keep in a crowded decorated cabinet in your home or on your desk at the office, this maneki neko is the perfect sized good luck charm that won’t take up too much space. Red fabric pillow is included. Item arrives packaged in paper box. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Cat Dimension (L 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (5.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-3-8-inch-joyous-lucky-money-cat-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-3-8-inch-joyous-maneki-neko-21.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11950-1|11950-1|ITEM|"3-5/8 Inch Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Small Sauce Dish (LAST TWO)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/ 11950-1.html"|""|(7.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 11950, Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Soy Sauce Dish Set, this small sauce dish is perfect for putting in condiments for dipping.

    Part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection, this small sauce dish features scalloped edges. The main color of this soy sauce dish has earthen tones of beige, brown, and blue with a dark crackled design on the inside of the soy sauce dish. The outside of the small dipping bowl excludes the crackled design, and simply shows the earthen sand like tones.

    Perfect for putting soy sauce in for Asian foods or even ketchup for French fries, this small sauce dish is a must needed item for your dining table. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this dipping bowl is made in Japan from quality ceramic.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-5-8-inch-pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-small-sauce-dish-last-two-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-5-8-inch-pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-small-sauce-dish-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12268|12268|ITEM|"3-7/8 Inch Arctic Ice Soy Sauce Dish (LAST 8)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12268.html"|""|(5.65)|(4.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The soy sauce dish is a staple of traditional Japanese tableware. Soy sauce originated in nearby China, but the Japanese quickly began using the sauce as a way to maximize salt. Its easy pairing with sushi and grilled fish made soy sauce easy to incorporate into Japanese cuisine and daily life. This Arctic Ice Soy Sauce Dish is made with the tradition and history of Japanese cuisine in mind, but with a contemporary flair. This shallow Asian dish incorporates elements of ice, water, and earth. This Soy Sauce Dish is constructed of earthen ceramic, but hand-glazed in cool colors of gray and blue. The abstract design is singular on each dish created in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, and will never be exactly the same on different pieces. Yet, the mesmerizing quality of glacial ice is the same on this piece, the deeper Soy Sauce Bowl, large Rectangular Sushi Plate, and other pieces in the collection. This variation of a traditional Japanese soy sauce dish is a great piece to finish off an Asian table setting, but truly this piece can be used on a multitude of tables and match with many cuisines. Whether you are looking to serve hot sauce, soy sauce, wasabi, a pad of butter, salad dressing, or sour cream, this adorable dish can do the job.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-7/8"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-7-8-inch-arctic-ice-soy-sauce-dish-last-12-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3-7-8-inch-arctic-ice-soy-sauce-dish-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| holiday-3d-cards||ITEM|"3D Holiday Cards"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Are you someone who loves to send holiday cards to all of our friends and family? Or maybe you need a last minute gift for someone> Our 3D Holiday Pop Up Cards are beautiful works of art that have a surprise in every corner. Decorate your own home with these beautiful Holiday cards, most featuring famous tourist attractions in Japan with hundreds of little Santas all around giving gifts to everyone. Peak even further and maybe even catch reindeer grazing on cherry blossom and beautiful geisha's walking int he snow. Great to send early in the holiday to your loved one's home, these stunning cards will be held onto for years and reused as decorations."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7677|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3d-holiday-cards-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/3d-holiday-cards-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9627|9627|ITEM|"4 Inch Cherry Blossom Saucer Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9627.html"|""|(44.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of our Cherry Blossom Collection, these stoneware saucers feature charming, white spring blossom and branches set against a speckled, sky-blue tone. The natural tones of the branches also match the saucer's rims giving the semi-coarse bowls a tranquil and peaceful aura. The size of these saucers makes them great for appetizers, desserts, or any of your favorite small dishes. A set of six, these saucers are the perfect complement to any of our six-piece Cherry Blossom bowl sets. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Saucer Dimension (D 4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-inch-cherry-blossom-saucer-set-88.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-inch-cherry-blossom-saucer-set-89.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|4| 9627-1|9627-1|ITEM|"4 Inch Cherry Blossom Small Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9627-1.html"|""|(6.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 9627, 4 Inch Cherry Blossom Saucer Set, this cherry blossom small sauce dish is the perfect size for dipping sauces like wasabi and soy sauce for your sushi.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this cherry blossom small sauce dish is a sky blue with a complementing brown rim. This sauce dish also features the well-loved cherry blossom on brown branches with blooming white petals. As this collection is each individually hand made, the colors may vary slightly from piece to piece.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this cherry blossom small sauce dish has a smooth paper like finish. Pair up with the rest of the Cherry Blossom collection to really make your dining table stand out. Made in Japan.
  • Saucer Dimension (D 4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-inch-cherry-blossom-small-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-inch-cherry-blossom-small-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12267|12267|ITEM|"4-1/2 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Soy Sauce Bowl (LAST 9)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12267.html"|""|(6.85)|(5.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This smaller Soy Sauce Bowl is petite and delicate, but incredibly useful. It is the final touch on any table setting, serving up sauces, dips, wasabi, nuts, or ice cream. Deeper than the Soy Sauce Dish in the same collection, in a restaurant, this Asian bowl will be the go-to for adding an extra piece of sushi or additional sauce to the table, and at home it holds everything from pins and beads to needles and jewelry. Splashed in a blue and pearl glaze, the Arctic Ice Japanese Soy Sauce Bowl is made and hand-glazed in Japan, where ceramicware is steeped in tradition and made with care. The design is set against a dark gray backdrop, for the look of glacial ice in the arctic tundra. This Japanese bowl is shaped from ceramicware and fired with a matte finish. Both materials add to the earthen feel of this 4-1/2"" bowl. While unpolished, this piece in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection is nothing short of refined. The Soy Sauce Bowl neatly fits among traditional pieces of Japanese tableware and contemporary plates and bowls. It is also an ideal companion to the Arctic Ice Japanese Rice Bowl and Arctic Ice Japanese Donburi Bowl.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (6 oz)
  • Product Wt. (8.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-soy-sauce-bowl-last-9-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-soy-sauce-bowl-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10941-1|10941-1|ITEM|"4-1/2 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Porcelain Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10941-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Painted with a stunning deep blue color, this Japanese porcelain bowl can add the perfect splash of color to your dinnerware collection. With a smooth and glossy glaze finish, this bowl is perfect for holding small portions of salad, cereal, or rice. As the bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe, heating up your food and clean up after your meal will be absolutely no problem. The dark blue of this bowl is contrasted with a multitude of light blue paint specks, but the main focus of the Japanese porcelain bowl are two simple silver dragonflies etched into the interior bottom and exterior side of the bowl. With a matte texture, these two dragonflies create a beautiful and satisfying minimalistic image that will leave people in admiration. If this stunning Japanese porcelain bowl is a must-have on your wish list, everyone at a fancy dinner party or other event can be served using this Japanese porcelain bowl if you purchase it as a bowl set of six. When paired along with the Blue Dragonfly Sake Set, your dining table will be filled with the same beautiful and vibrant blue.
  • Rice Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (11 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (9.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-porcelain-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-porcelain-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12333|12333|ITEM|"4-1/2 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Small Dessert Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12333.html"|""|(59.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"It’s dessert time for the whole family when you bring this beautiful Japanese bowl set home! These six small Asian bowls are the perfect size for individual helpings of ice cream or pudding, and are also helpful for controlling portions of snacks or candies. You can also flaunt their elegant design anywhere else in the house by using them to hold jewelry, office supplies, coins, or any other small knick-knacks you have lying around the house. Sporting unique scalloped rims that are smooth to the touch, these Japanese ceramic bowls are finished with an elegant off-white glaze that shines and reflects light. Gray branches stretch across each bowl’s interior, with monochrome cherry blossom petals delicately painted along each one. The simple elegance of this Japanese bowl set can be completed in a table setting with a set of dessert plates from the same Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection. Whether you’re enjoying tea from a matching tea set to pair with your sweet desserts or using these Japanese ceramic bowls to store different items around the house, their reliability is a guarantee! Made from durable ceramic in Japan, these Asian bowls will be hard to break! You can even put them in the microwave and dishwasher to save you time and energy.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-small-dessert-bowl-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-small-dessert-bowl-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11589-1|11589-1|ITEM|"4-1/2 Inch Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11589-1.html"|""|(10.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This gorgeous Japanese Rice Bowl from the Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Collection is a dichotomy of Asian ceramicware. On the inside of this smaller bowl you will find a stunning Karakusa design done in soft blue, classic cream, and deep green, while on the exterior is a swirling glaze done in multiple hues of blue. The contrast between the sophisticated, detailed interior and fluid exterior creates a fascinating way to serve rice, soup, ice cream, or other dessert. As with other pieces in this tableware collection, this Japanese Rice Bowl features one of the classic patterns of traditional Japanese tableware. Karakusa comes in many forms, but is defined by the swirling pattern of flora and fauna found on Asian dinnerware. Historically, Karakusa was considered a lucky pattern, meant to bring prosperity and wealth. On this lovely rice bowl, the Karakusa sends well wishes to any guest that eats from it. The intriguing design is complemented by the bowl's glossy finish. This Japanese Rice Bowl features a silky smooth texture and slight ripples along the exterior for better gripping. The entire design is thoughtfully executed for style and functionality, which makes it a fantastic piece of Asian ceramicware to use at any meal. Purchase this Japanese Rice Bowl in a set for six to arrange a cohesive table setting.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-rice-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-2-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12350-1|12350-1|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Arctic Ice Small Japanese Ceramic Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12350-1.html"|""|(10.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This little ceramic rice bowl is the perfect size for serving all sorts of side dishes and desserts! Paired alongside a large donburi bowl that can be used to serve your main course, this Asian rice bowl is perfect for holding rice, soup, or salad. You can also serve individual portions of side dishes with this little Japanese bowl, such as mashed potatoes, baked beans, or macaroni and cheese! Similar to other products in the Arctic Ice Collection, this Asian rice bowl was made in Japan from high-quality ceramic. This ceramic rice bowl is not only durable and long-lasting, but is also very practical as well! Once you’re done with your meal, you can simply place this Japanese bowl in the dishwasher, as it is both dishwasher and microwave safe. This little bowl will come in handy no matter what meal you’re enjoying! Covered in a smooth matte texture, this Japanese bowl features a warm gray base that is reminiscent of smooth river stones. Drips and speckles of opalescent blue paint are scattered around the entirety of this Asian rice bowl, evoking the image of ice crystals that are forming on a cold winter’s day. Whether you’re pairing it with a rectangular sushi plate for an appetizer setting or simply filling it with snacks for your guests, this bowl and its natural colors are sure to grab the attention of everyone who sees it! Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-ceramic-bowl-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-ceramic-bowl-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12350|12350|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Arctic Ice Small Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set for Four "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12350.html"|""|(44.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Bring the splendor of winter into your kitchen cabinets with this enchanting rice bowl set! Each of these Japanese rice bowls is covered in a rich warm gray color, with strokes and speckles of calming blue that are spread over the entirety of each bowl. The bowls are rounded to fit snugly in your hands, and all have a wonderful smooth matte texture. Pairing these Asian rice bowls with a set of rounded square plates will allow you to create an elegant and unique tableware setting for any occasion. These Japanese rice bowls are the perfect size for holding individual portions of soups, side dishes and desserts! You’ll always be ready for dessert time with this rice bowl set– fill the bowls with ice cream or pudding and you’ll be able to enjoy these sweet snacks with your whole family! Combining these bowls with a set of appetizer plates that you can put cookies and biscuits on will help you create a stylish dessert or appetizer bar. You’ll be prepared for any upcoming dinner event, potluck, or night in with friends! Made in Japan from sturdy ceramic, these Asian rice bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe, meaning you can spend less time preparing and cleaning up your meals, and more time enjoying them! Regardless of what you choose to use this rice bowl set for, their subdued color palette and captivating design will always serve as a reminder to the beauty of nature. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 1.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-for-four-last-set-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-for-four-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12417|12417|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Blue and White Flower Japanese Ceramic Bowl with Cover"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12417.html"|""|(8.95)|(7.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This pretty and petite Japanese bowl is made of sturdy, long-lasting ceramicware and features a delicate swirled blue daisies motif with white background on the exterior and interior. Safe for the dishwasher and microwave. It comes with a lid for keeping the contents fresh, and for creating a spill-proof seal for transporting quick snacks on the go. You will want to buy multiples of this affordable, versatile size to use as prep bowls for holding small portions of chopped food while cooking. The bowl with cover has an eight-ounce capacity, an ideal size for storing bits of food for toddlers. Use this Japanese ceramic bowl for serving ice cream or other desserts for your family or guests. Keep your keys in it by the front door, so you won't keep misplacing them. Beautiful enough to display as a snack bowl filled with candies or nuts. Measuring just over four inches in diameter, this is the smallest bowl in our White Flower collection. Add Items 5-1/4 Inch Blue and White Flower Japanese Rice Bowl with Lid and 6-1/2 Inch Blue and White Flower Japanese Ceramic Noodle Bowl with Lid for a complete the bowl with lid set for a wedding, housewarming or birthday gift the recipient will love for many years. Made in Japan and packaged in a paper box
    Bowl: Dishwasher safe
    Lid: Dishwasher safe (top rack only)
    Important: Do not seal the plastic lid before placing in the microwave.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (8 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-flower-japanese-ceramic-bowl-with-cover-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-flower-ceramic-bowl-with-cover-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12294-1|12294-1|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12294-1.html"|""|(5.95)|(5.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this Japanese sauce bowl has the perfect size and shape for serving the right portion of your favorite dipping sauces and condiments to compliment your delicious dishes.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese sauce bowl features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. On each of the white sauce bowl, intricate strokes of blue spread from the center outward to the rim and creates a contemporary starburst design.

    A gorgeous addition to any dining table, this ceramic Japanese sauce bowl also comes in a set of six which makes a unique housewarming gift.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Sauce Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-sauce-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12294|12294|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Sauce Dish Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12294.html"|""|(33.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this Japanese sauce bowl has the perfect size and shape for serving the right portion of your favorite dipping sauces and condiments to compliment your delicious dishes.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese sauce bowl features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. On each of the white sauce bowl, intricate strokes of blue spread from the center outward to the rim and creates a contemporary starburst design.

    A gorgeous addition to any dining table, this ceramic Japanese sauce bowl also comes in a set of six which makes a unique housewarming gift.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Sauce Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 13.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-sauce-dish-set-of-six-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-sauce-dish-set-of-six-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9625-1|9625-1|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9625-1.html"|""|(8.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 9625, 4-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Bowl Set, this cherry blossom bowl is perfect for enjoying snacks like nuts, candies, or even as a small bowl for enjoying ice cream out of.

    With each bowl being individually hand made, no two bowls will ever look exactly alike as the colors vary slightly from piece to piece. The main focus being a sky blue, sometimes with hints of a light jade green, this cherry blossom bowl features white blooming cherry blossoms on brown branches. The outside of the bowl mimics stoneware with blotches of brown over the sky blue colors.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this cherry blossom bowl is made in Japan from quality ceramic. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9625|9625|ITEM|"4-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9625.html"|""|(52.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of our Cherry Blossom Collection, these stoneware cherry blossom bowls are perfect for sauces, appetizers, nuts, ice cream, or other snacks. They’re also a great size for portion-controlled meals! Cherry blossoms of “sakura” are well loved in Japan for their short lasting beauty. Thousands flock to cherry blossom filled parks to enjoy the blooming blossoms, enjoying sake and bento boxes with colleagues, family, friends, and coworkers. Bring this everlasting image to your own home to enjoy with your family and friends as well. Sold as a set of six, these cherry blossom bowls are great as a festive way to serve different dishes at dinner parties or other special occasions. Surprise your guests with a breath of fresh air with these pleasing sky blue and light jade bowls. The white cherry blossoms decorated all over will remind them of spring, which also symbolizes a fresh start. The interior of the bowls features charming branches of white spring blossoms set against a soft, speckled sky blue that continues on the exterior. The rims are finished in a dark, natural tone that matches the blossom branches. Complete an entire collection with matching bowls, plates, spoons, tea sets and sake sets for this stunning collection. As one of the most popular collections available, this cherry blossom bowls set would make a great wedding gift as well. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-87.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-88.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 9083|9083|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Blue Cherry Blossom Plate (Only 9 available)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9083.html"|""|(4.95)|(3.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"A blue square, enhanced with a single white cherry blossom, sits at an angle on this elegant brown plate. A smooth crackle glaze adds the finishing touch to the porcelain surface. This piece teams up splendidly with the White Cherry Blossom plate, item #9091, and holds mini portions of appetizers, such as sushi, pasta, and other finger foods. This dish also serves as an innovative candle holder. Any candle can look more special on top of this charming little plate. Handwash only. Made in Japan.

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  • Plate Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 4-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-blue-cherry-blossom-plate-only-9-available-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-blue-cherry-blossom-plate-30.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7520|7520|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Brown Paper Origami Packs"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7520.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Combining the Japanese words for paper (gami) and folding (ori), origami is a timeless art practiced by many in Asia and beyond. Now you can make your own assortment of origami-inspired creations with brown paper origami packs from Mrs. Lin's.

    Whether you're a first-time paper folder or a seasoned origami enthusiast, you're bound to be inspired by our assortment of versatile 4-3/4-inch brown paper origami packs. Each medium-size sheet in the assortment may be used to make a variety of traditional origami designs, including animals , holiday decorations and elegant Asian-style cranes.

    Arts and craft lovers can also explore a variety of applications for these origami papers, like using them as backgrounds or shapes for homemade greeting cards, photo albums, scrapbooks and more.

    Each set of brown origami paper includes 50 one-sided square sheets secured in protective plastic wrapping. Students, arts and craft lovers and collectors of Asian novelties are sure to be delighted by our hands-on brown origami paper sets!
  • Paper Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 4-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-brown-paper-origami-packs-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-brown-paper-origami-packs-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 5474|5474|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Gold Foil Origami Papers"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5474.html"|""|(7.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Just in time for the holidays, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen introduces Gold Foil Origami Papers. Perfect for children and adults of all ages, enjoy folding this origami paper into classic holiday-theme shapes such as stars, bells, birds, or sleds. Then, decorate the house in a number of ways by hanging your golden creations from the ceiling, placing them on your Christmas tree, or displaying them on the wall. A great, affordable way to enjoy creative fun during the holidays or any time of the year. Each pack comes with 100 sheets. Made in Japan. (For more information on the endless potential of paper, please read our July 2001, May 2002, or March 2003 newsletter).
  • Paper Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 4-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-gold-foil-origami-papers-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-gold-foil-origami-papers-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12334|12334|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12334.html"|""|(35.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"As part of the Modernist Moonlit Night tableware collection, this Japanese bowl is a good size for rice or breakfast cereal. The monotone color scheme of white, shades of gray, and black make this Japanese rice bowl easy to integrate with other patterns and designs as well as other plate and bowl in th same collection.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 1.6 oz)
  • Bowl Capacity (11 fl oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-bowl-set-for-six-22.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-bowl-set-for-six-24.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12244|12244|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12244.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Complete any table setting with this beautiful Japanese rice bowl. The deep, rounded bowl is perfect for serving rice or miso soup during a meal, but can be used just as often for ice cream or other desserts. The size and shape truly make this Japanese ceramic bowl a functional piece in your earthenware collection. The highlight of this Japanese rice bowl is the effortless balance between classic and modern. The exposed ceramic on the base of the bowl is a simple reminder of traditional Japanese ceramicware, while the glossy finish is a contemporary touch. A swirling pattern inside the bowl adds to its contemporary look. Reminiscent of the night sky, the design is eye-catching but sophisticated. As part of the Modernist Moonlit Night tableware collection, this Japanese rice bowl compliments the larger Japanese serving bowl and the Japanese Ceramic Plate available in the set. However, the monotone color scheme of white, shades of gray, and black make this Japanese rice bowl easy to integrate with other patterns and designs. Easily use it to mix and match the pieces on a home or restaurant table. It isn’t always easy to clean up rice after a meal, so to solve this problem this Japanese rice bowl is safe to put in the dishwasher. It also microwave safe and the carefully crafted ceramic is made for longevity.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-rice-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-rice-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10790|10790|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Silver Foil Single Sided Origami"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10790.html"|""|(7.25)|(3.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Your creations will shine brightly when they are made with this metallic silver, single sided origami paper. Perfect for adding extra sparkle to your designs, they can be used to create garlands of cranes for good luck, gift or trinket baskets, and holiday decorations or as an accent piece of origami to add to your scrapbooks or home made cards. Anything you fold will be enhanced by the reflective shimmering surface. 100 sheets in each plastic wrapped package. Also available in 2"", 3"", 3-1/2"" and 6"". Made in Japan.
  • Origami Paper Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 4-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-silver-foil-single-sided-origami-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-silver-foil-single-sided-origami-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12342|12342|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Starry Night Small Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12342.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Who knew the expansive magnificence of a spiral galaxy could fit into a dish this small! This Japanese soy sauce dish sports a design that is reminiscent of shining stars littering a clear night sky. Light blue specks of paint swirl out from the center of this little Asian condiment dish into a bold dark blue rim. Although its colors and design evoke a very natural feeling, anyone who sees this Japanese ceramic sauce dish will surely be impressed by its high quality and uniqueness! Like any Japanese sauce dish, this small Japanese-made ceramic dish has a multitude of uses besides simply holding your favorite sauces and condiments! You can use it to store any collection of small items, such as earrings, coins, keys, paper clips, beads, or dice. If you’re a tea lover, this small Japanese ceramic sauce dish can also function as a tea bag holder for when your tea is done steeping. Finished with a smooth and shiny glaze, this Japanese soy sauce dish is both microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a versatile and long-lasting addition to your dinnerware. Paired with a sushi plate from the same collection, you’ll be ready for a fancy sushi dinner or to serve any type of appetizer with a dipping sauce, such as mozzarella sticks or celery. This small Asian condiment dish is the perfect gift for any friend or family member, whether they love to stargaze, need a new way to store their trinkets, or simply want that extra piece to complete their table setting!
  • Dish Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-starry-night-small-sauce-dish-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-starry-night-small-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10748|10748|ITEM|"4-3/4 Inch Teal Green Color Origami Papers"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10748.html"|""|(2.95)|(1.35)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Start a new hobby with these easy to fold beautifully colored origami papers. Each of the one sided green papers can create a beautiful flower or animal. The hobby originated in Japan thousands of years ago, and now you can bring the ancient tradition to your family and friends. The papers are thicker than tissue paper, but much thinner than printing paper. Made in Japan. Item ships in individual plastic pouch. (13 packs available)
  • Paper Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 4-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-teal-green-color-origami-papers-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-3-4-inch-teal-green-color-origami-papers-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|4| 5478|5478|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Black Origami Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5478.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Explore the ancient art of folding Japanese origami with this set of folding paper! Using a guidebook with step-by-step directions, or by harnessing your own creative imagination, you can make a limitless variety of figures, such as flowers, cranes, frogs, penguins, keepsake boxes, and much more! Japanese origami is a classic and timeless pastime for creative minds of all ages; both beginners and experts continue to delight in creating new forms with this single sided paper. Each pack includes 50 square sheets of beautiful black folding paper. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Paper Dimension (L 4-5/8"" x W 4-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-black-origami-paper-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-black-origami-paper-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 5483|5483|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Blue Origami Paper (LAST 3)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5483.html"|""|(2.95)|(1.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Explore the ancient art of folding Japanese origami with this set of folding paper! Using a guidebook with step-by-step directions, or by harnessing your own creative imagination, you can make a limitless variety of figures, such as flowers, cranes, frogs, penguins, keepsake boxes, and much more! Japanese origami is a classic and timeless pastime for creative minds of all ages; both beginners and experts continue to delight in creating new forms with this paper. Each pack includes 50 square sheets of attractive blue folding paper. Made in Japan. LAST 3
  • Paper Dimension (L 4-5/8"" x W 4-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-blue-origami-paper-last-3-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-blue-origami-paper-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 12339|12339|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Cherry Blossom Small Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12339.html"|""|(68.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Dishwasher and microwave safe, you’ll be ready for dessert and snack time any day and any time with this set of six Japanese ceramic bowls! This incredibly unique Japanese bowl set evokes the freshness of springtime, and its intricately hand-painted design will never go unnoticed! Made in Japan, these Asian bowls take on a new layer of meaning, as cherry blossoms represent renewal, hope, and future happiness in Japanese culture. Sporting elegant scalloped dark brown rims, these Asian bowls showcase calming streaks of green, blue, and brown on their exteriors, colors that come together to emanate a very natural atmosphere. In each bowl’s interior, this Japanese bowl set features a design of thin dark brown branches with gorgeous cherry blossom flowers and petals growing along them. Reaching from one side of each bowl to the other, these branches are also slightly indented, giving the Japanese ceramic bowls a unique texture. These little bowls have a multitude of uses! You can enjoy desserts such as ice cream and pudding in these Japanese ceramic bowls, washing down the sweetness with a hot cup of tea you’ve served with a matching tea set. Similar to these small dessert plates, you can use these little bowls to serve individual portions of fruits and other small snacks, but also to organize small office supplies such as staples, paper clips, and tacks. Place these bowls around the house to hold different items, such as coins, jewelry, and keys!
  • Sauce Bowl Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 2.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-cherry-blossom-small-bowl-set-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-cherry-blossom-small-bowl-set-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12339-1|12339-1|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Cherry Blossom Small Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12339-1.html"|""|(11.45)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Who knew the beauty of the springtime could be captured in the captivating design of this small ceramic Japanese bowl? Painted in a matte pale jade color, this dessert bowl features beautiful white Japanese cherry blossom flowers and petals along delicately painted brown branches. These branches stretch across the bowl’s interior, stopping at the bowl’s bold brown rim. Made in Japan, this Asian bowl also features a unique mix of colors on its exterior, with stripes of blueish-gray and light splashes of brown. This Japanese cherry blossom bowl is the perfect size to serve and enjoy individual portions of desserts, such as ice cream and pudding. In combination with a sushi plate, you can serve up delicious combinations of snacks and desserts, such as cookies and ice cream or mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce. You can also use its small size to your advantage by using it to control your portions, easily limiting the number of snacks and candies you’ve eaten in a specific period of time. Aside from serving food, this ceramic Japanese bowl’s small size makes it the optimal choice for organizing small trinkets such as coins, office supplies, and earrings. Regardless of what you’re eating out of this Asian bowl, its functionality will definitely be an advantage! Both dishwasher and microwave safe, this little bowl proves that intricately crafted pieces of tableware can also be practical. Although you’ll have to leave the work of serving main courses to a large serving bowl, the magnificent and detailed craftsmanship of this smaller ceramic Japanese bowl shines through components such as the beautiful scalloped rim.
  • Sauce Bowl Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-cherry-blossom-small-japanese-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-cherry-blossom-small-japanese-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12439-1|12439-1|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12439-1.html"|""|(8.95)|(7.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The mottled black and white glazed design of this Japanese Rice Bowl is inspired by the rich volcanic black sand beach at Ibusuki sea shore. This small-sized bowl is made of sturdy, high quality ceramicware, and is dishwasher and microwave safe. The ribbed exterior helps make it easy to hold, and the interior ribbing helps you corral every last grain of rice from the bottom of the bowl. Its steep sides help prevent spilled broth. While this affordable and versatile Japanese ceramic bowl is suitable for rice, of course, it is also the perfect vessel for serving other dishes including cereal, soup, ice cream or whatever your heart desire. Makes a thoughful birthday gift. This single bowl is just one part of our beautiful Ibusuki Sea Spray Collection of dinnerware. Order by the pair or combine with other pieces from this collection to create your own custom set. This Japanese bowl goes well with our dishwasher safe porcelain Spoon and Chopsticks Rest. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-rice-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-rice-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12439|12439|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12439.html"|""|(50.95)|(40.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set of six Japanese rice bowls is made of sturdy and long-lasting ceramicware, and safe for the dishwasher and microwave. Made in Japan, these ceramic rice bowls feature a mottled black and gray finish, inspired by the rich, volcanic black sands at Ibusuki Beach. The ribbed exterior makes them easy to hold. On the interior, this ribbed texture helps you capture every last grain of rice or stray noodle from the bottom of the bowl. Measuring just over four and a half inches in diameter each, the versatile, small bowls in this Japanese rice bowl set are the ideal size for serving and enjoying your favorite rice dishes with your family and guests.Besides rice, you can use it for breakfast cereal, miso soup or indulge youself with some ice cream. This set makes a great gift for weddings, birthdays, and housewarmings. Add other pieces from the Ibusuki Sea Spray Collection to create your own customized set.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 13.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5481|5481|ITEM|"4-5/8 Inch Pink Origami Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5481.html"|""|(2.95)|(1.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Explore the ancient art of folding Japanese origami with this set of folding paper! Using a guidebook with step-by-step directions, or by harnessing your own creative imagination, you can make a limitless variety of figures, such as flowers, cranes, frogs, penguins, keepsake boxes, and much more! Japanese origami is a classic and timeless pastime for creative minds of all ages; both beginners and experts continue to delight in creating new forms with this paper. Each pack includes 50 square sheets of beautiful pink folding paper. Made in Japan.
  • Paper Dimension (L 4-5/8"" x W 4-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-pink-origami-paper-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-5-8-inch-pink-origami-paper-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 12263-1|12263-1|ITEM|"4-7/8 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Rice Bowl (Last 11)8/"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12263-1.html"|""|(10.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"(Discontinued, only 11 available)

    This Japanese rice bowl will improve any table setting, with its rich interesting pattern and smooth texture. The shape of this bowl is traditional to Japanese ceramicware for serving rice, but its exterior design is contemporary. The Arctic Ice Japanese Rice Bowl features an abstract splattering of blue and pearl glaze on a gray base. The matte finish softens this fascinating design and creates a modern, natural feel. There are several bowls featured in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, including a larger Japanese Ceramic Bowl shaped like an abalone shell and a Japanese Donburi Bowl. Smaller in size, this Japanese rice bowl measures 4-7/8"" in diameter and is 3"" in depth. It is a fantastic size for serving rice, having ice cream as a snack, or controlling portion sizes for a main meal. The size and shape of this Asian bowl are also useful for holding trinkets and spare change. Delicate in shape, this Japanese rice bowl is made of sturdy ceramic. It is perfect to use at a special occasion or dinner party. The bowl is glazed by hand and each bowl is guaranteed to be unique. This Japanese bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 3"")
  • Bowl Capacity (16 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (13.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-7-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-7-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-rice-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12263|12263|ITEM|"4-7/8 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Four "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12263.html"|""|(44.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A beautiful Japanese rice bowl is the ideal piece to complete your table setting: lucky for you. This set of four bowls is a stunning complement to other pieces of Asian tableware. These rice bowls have an earthen look and feel. The unique blue and pearl design is reminiscent of glacial ice, and the smooth surface captures the light of your dining room. The solid ceramic warms in your hands and emanates a natural vitality. This Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Four is contemporary and carefully crafted. Each bowl is glazed by hand for slight variation on the bowls' gorgeous patterns. You can place these bowls alongside a traditional Japanese tea set or wine glasses and they would look just right. The bowls are smaller than other bowls in the collection, but are 3"" in depth. This size is typical for a Japanese rice bowl, but these bowls are perfect for an appetizer, ice cream, or portion controlled meal when at home. The entire Arctic Ice Tableware Collection is filled with beautiful ceramic pieces. The pieces in this modern Asian tableware collection are designed to be display and used together, but the cool colors look fantastic when mixed with other designs and collections. These Japanese rice bowls are a great start to your eclectic table setting!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 3"")
  • Bowl Capacity (16 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 13.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-7-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-four-last-3-sets-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/4-7-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9716|9716|ITEM|"5 Inch Blended Shades Matte Black/Shiny Blue Bowl (Set of Six)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9716.html"|""|(77.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Deep blue and black tones give this set of six bowls a classically modern appearance sure to dignify any tabletop. Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection, the bowls feature varying shades of blue in a smooth, glazed finish offset by the granular finish of a grayish black section. Black spots found within this blending of color offer an unexpected shine. Undulating side combines texture to the richness of color. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Ceramic ware made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-blended-shades-matte-black-shiny-blue-bowl-set-of-six-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-blended-shades-matte-black-shiny-blue-bowl-set-of-six-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12325-1|12325-1|ITEM|"5 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12325-1.html"|""|(12.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Elegant and meaningful, this Japanese rice bowl will be the perfect new addition to your dining table! Its curved edges make it incredibly useful for holding individual portions of soup, noodles, rice, or salad. If you’re looking to portion-control your snacks or dessert, this Asian rice bowl does just the trick! Part of our Blue Dragonfly tableware collection, this ceramic rice bowl is covered in a speckled midnight blue. These small specks of blue-green paint are also slightly indented, giving the bowl a unique texture. The Japanese rice bowl spotlights one minimalistic silver dragonfly on its exterior and one on the bottom of its interior, symbols of agility, determination, and victory in Japanese culture. Made in Japan, this Asian rice bowl is finished with a shiny glaze, making it smooth to the touch. The sturdy ceramic it is made from ensures that this versatile piece of tableware will be reliable for years to come. Additionally, its dishwasher and microwave safe nature will make meal preparation and clean-up that much easier! Pair this ceramic rice bowl alongside a small side dish plate and a pair of chopsticks for a beautiful and cohesive individual table setting!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (17 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (10.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12325|12325|ITEM|"5 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12325.html"|""|(76.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Although the dragonfly is largely associated with late summer and early autumn in Japanese culture, this set of six Japanese rice bowls features a timeless design that you can showcase at any time during the year! A deep, bold blue glaze envelops each bowl, peppered with small light blue speckles of paint, evoking the image of stars glowing faintly in the night sky. Each of these Asian rice bowls features one beautiful matte silver dragonfly on the side of their exteriors, and another in the center of their interiors. These dragonfly motifs are unglazed, giving the Japanese rice bowl set a stunning and unique texture. Whether you’re serving soup or rice for a party of dinner guests, these Japanese rice bowls will surely come in handy! They’re the perfect size for holding individual portions of any appetizer, side dish, entrée, or dessert. You’ll be able to easily hold these bowls in one hand while you’re grabbing food from the table with the other! When accompanied by a set of six plates from the same Blue Dragonfly collection, you’ll have a delightful table setting for every single one of your guests! Made in Japan with high-quality ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl set will be a worthwhile and meaningful addition to your home. Dishwasher and microwave safe, these Asian rice bowls will lessen the time you spend on meal preparation and clean-up and allow you more time to spend with family and friends!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (17 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 1.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9898-1|9898-1|ITEM|"5 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9898-1.html"|""|(13.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl is part of the Cherry Blossom collection.

    Sold as a single piece from item# 9898, Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl Set, this Japanese rice bowl features a hand painted stoneware style rice bowl that features the well-loved cherry blossom. With a stoneware style design in sky blue, brown, and grey, the inside of the Japanese rice bowl is sky blue with hues of jade green and has brown branches filled with white cherry blossoms. The rim is also brown with completes the look of this hand made piece.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Japanese rice bowl is also microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience. Perfect for servings of rice, this cherry blossom rice bowl is also great for small servings of miso soup, salads, and ice cream.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (8.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12344-1|12344-1|ITEM|"5 Inch Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12344-1.html"|""|(11.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese rice bowl may be small, but it has a multitude of uses! Besides being used for individual portions of rice, you can also use this Asian rice bowl to serve small snacks such as peanuts or candies. Fill the bowl up with your favorite dips such as hummus or guacamole to enhance any chip or vegetable snack! With its straight edges and grooved exterior that prevent spills, this Japanese ceramic bowl is also perfect for small servings of soups, noodles, or cereal. The possibilities are endless! With a thick rim and smooth glazed exterior, you’ll be able to feel the weight of this Japanese rice bowl’s high-quality ceramic in your hands. Much like the other pieces in the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection, this Asian rice bowl was made in Japan and is both dishwasher and microwave safe. The elegant design of this versatile little bowl will surely bring the fresh feeling of springtime to every meal. Covered in enchanting dark blue paint, this Japanese ceramic bowl evokes the serenity of a clear night under a cherry blossom tree. Black alloy branches reach from one side of the bowl’s interior to the other, complete with the blooms of delicate white cherry blossoms. Coupled with a pair of stylish chopsticks, your cohesive dining set will evoke the refreshing splendor of nature.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12344|12344|ITEM|"5 Inch Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12344.html"|""|(68.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"These six ceramic rice bowls are not only durable and functional, but will also look like intricate works of art in your kitchen cabinets! This Japanese rice bowl set features a unique cherry blossom design that is the signature of the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection, as hand-painted black alloy branches weave across each bowl’s interior. White cherry blossoms and buds are elegantly painted along these branches, and slightly groove inward, giving each piece in this cherry blossom dinnerware set a distinct texture. You’ll fall in love with this Japanese rice bowl set once you feel the thick and sturdy ceramic in your hands. Made in Japan, these ceramic rice bowls each have a grooved exterior, allowing for a tighter grip that is especially helpful when serving small portions of soups, noodles, or saucy dishes. Additionally, the bowls’ microwave and dishwasher-safe nature will make it easy for you to serve and clean-up quickly! This cherry blossom dinnerware set is sure to impress any guests at your dining table, whether you are using them to serve individual helpings of rice or using them to serve a variety of appetizers, like Korean banchan! Get creative by serving each of your favorite dips or small finger foods with these wonderful Japanese ceramic bowls! Paired with a set of Japanese appetizer plates, you’ll be ready to serve any appetizer, finger food, or side dish imaginable!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 15.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12232|12232|ITEM|"5 Inch Dragon in the Sky Black and White Porcelain Dragon Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12232.html"|""|(9.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Your table deserves the prettiest porcelain available and whether you are looking to start a collection or find the perfect accompaniment to a traditional Asian set of tableware, this porcelain dragon bowl is simply, perfect. It is a delicate piece to place alongside the medium-sized bowls from the Dragon in the Sky collection, such as the Japanese Udon Bowl or the Japanese Blue and White Dragon Bowl. This bowl also looks great when mixed and matched with the Blue and White Rice Bowl, which is of the same size and shape. This Dragon in the Sky Porcelain Dragon Bowl has a black and white design of loose clouds along its outside, and in contrast, a detailed drawing of a fierce dragon across the inside. As was common in Asian mythology, the dragon is an energetic and powerful depiction on this porcelain bowl. The juxtaposition between this mythical creature and the delicate porcelain creates a piece of Japanese tableware that is simultaneously traditional, beautiful, and interesting. Japanese made, this smaller porcelain dragon bowl can be used as a dragon rice bowl or a dragon bowl for desserts, such as pudding and ice cream. However, do not limit the use of this bowl to your dining table; it is the perfect piece to display in a cabinet, hold trinkets and small collectables, or use as a place to keep spare change. The eye-catching design and glossy finish make for a beautiful piece, no matter where you place it. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-black-and-white-porcelain-dragon-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dragon-in-the-sky-porcelain-dragon-bowl-34.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 9716-1|9716-1|ITEM|"5 Inch Matte Black/Shiny Blue Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9716-1.html"|""|(14.35)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"With an exceptionally unique mixture of textures, this extraordinary Japanese rice bowl sets itself apart from other rice bowls through its beautiful modern design. The rim and bowl exterior’s upper half is dark blue with hints of light blue and finished with a smooth glaze. However, as you move to the bottom of the bowl’s exterior as well as the majority of the bowl’s interior, you will find a metallic dark gray sprinkled with specks of shiny black. Contrastingly with the Japanese rice bowl’s glossy blue, the gray portions have a rough, grainy texture that is fantastic for added grip strength. As a valuable part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection, this small bowl holds the perfect amount of rice, soup, or even ice cream! Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese rice bowl is perfect for eating small portions of meals or snacks and may even be used for portion control. Made from quality ceramic in Japan, this one-of-a-kind bowl is guaranteed to astonish you with its durability and functionality. Paired along with a set of Black Lacquer Wooden Chopsticks, this bowl will make all your meals stylish and chic.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (14.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-matte-black-shiny-blue-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-matte-black-shiny-blue-japanese-rice-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10937-1|10937-1|ITEM|"5 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Medium Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10937-1.html"|""|(10.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Tableware should be about versatility, and on that point this Medium Japanese Bowl definitely delivers. This nature-inspired bowl will be your go-to for serving rice, soup, donburi, salad, pasta, and all types of dessert. Alternatively, use it for serving individual portions of a side dish, such as carrots and fruit salad, or even for snacks like popcorn. Featuring a lovely cherry blossom design, you may simply decide to relegate this Asian bowl to a display case or shelf. The entire Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, from the Asian noodle bowl to the Japanese Dinner Plate features a soft and refined design. This Medium Japanese Bowl has simple, gray cherry blossoms and branches reaching along the interior of the bowl. It’s a classic motif, but with modern elements. The cherry blossom is a traditional Japanese symbol of life’s fragility and beauty, on this gorgeous bowl the essence of the cherry blossom is perfectly captured. The finish on this Medium Japanese Bowl is glossy and smooth. The edges of this bowl are slightly rounded and soft, which gives it a feminine feel. This craftsmanship creates a bowl that is beautiful, contemporary, and functional. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and makes for a fantastic gift to a new homeowner or blushing bride.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Produt Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-medium-japanese-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-medium-japanese-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6181|6181|ITEM|"5 Piece 14 Inch Double Handle Pre-Seasoned Flat Bottom Wok Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6181.html"|""|(68.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Healthy cooking is made easy when you have a complete Asian wok set to use in your kitchen. This particular set is made of a pre-seasoned, carbon steel wok pan with a flat bottom which allows stability on the stove top. Although a wok is often widely associated with stir fry cooking, the versatility of this Chinese wok allows a chef to steam, deep fry, braise or stew a meal and the fancier chefs have been known to use the wok as a smoker or as a pan for soup making.

    A quick, healthy meal can be readily created by stir frying your choice of protein (meat, seafood, tofu) in a bit of oil and adding your favorite vegetables to the same pan with some seasoning (garlic, ginger, sugar, salt and pepper) and then adding a ready made sauce or a simple sauce made of soy and sake or chicken stock thickened with some cornstarch. Pour your creations over rice or noodles, or wrap it up in a tortilla for a convenient and healthy meal.

    This great set is complete with a fitted domed aluminum lid, a pair of long length bamboo chopsticks for easier cooking, a stainless steel spatula and a wooden bamboo spatula/mixing spoon. A recipe book and care instructions are also included in this gift boxed set. Makes a perfect gift for all occasions. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 14"")
  • Lid Dimension (D 13"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-piece-14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-flat-bottom-wok-set-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-piece-14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-flat-bottom-wok-set-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|8| 12269|12269|ITEM|"5-1/2 Inch Artic Ice Japanese Ceramic Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12269.html"|""|(8.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Arctic Ice Japanese Tableware Collection, this medium size Japanese ceramic rectangular plate is perfect for enjoying appetizers like spring rolls, pot stickers, and main dishes like sushi.

    This Japanese rectangular plate is crafted from sturdy ceramic and finished in a matte glaze that softens the design and creates a contemporary look. The undulated rims and exterior of these plates are lightly hammered, to create texture and intricacy. The Arctic Ice abstract pattern of blue, pearl, and gray is done by hand and unique to each piece. This Japanse rectangular plate will certainly catch the attention of everyone at your dining table and make the food even more enjoyable.

    Made in Japan, this Japanese ceramic plate is dishwasher and microwave safe.
    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-artic-ice-japanese-ceramic-rectangular-plate-last-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-artic-ice-japanese-ceramic-rectangular-plate-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12223-1|12223-1|ITEM|"5-1/2 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12223-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese bowl is the perfect size to enjoy portion controlled meals or even for enjoying small servings of salads, pastas, soups and desserts. Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Japanese bowl is a speckled light blue color that mimics a stoneware look on the outer portion of the bowl with varied speckles of a glossy brown color. To finish this stoneware look, a thick brown brush stroke is brushed across the middle until it fades away. The inside of the bowl features dark black brown cherry blossom branches with glossy white cherry blossoms blooming beside them. Sold as a single Japanese bowl, this cherry blossom bowl is also available as a set of four as item# 12223. Due to the handmade nature of this product, please note that the colors may vary from bowl to bowl. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/2"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (12 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (13.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-bowl-79.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-bowl-80.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12223|12223|ITEM|"5-1/2 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossom Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12223.html"|""|(61.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made from ceramic, this Japanese Cherry Blossom bowl set features a stoneware look in a pale blue design. With a smooth finish, this Japanese cherry blossom bowl set has brown cherry blossom branches on the inside of the bowl where glossy white cherry blossom petals can be seen blooming from. The outside of the light blue bowl has more of a stonewear look where seemingly grainy brown designs are decorated all over and finished off with a smooth brown brush stroke which fades away in the middle of the bowl. The rim is then finished off with a brown color while the bottom footing of the bowl exposes the natual ceramic this Japanese bowl was made from. Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Japanese cherry blossom bowl set is tall and deep, perfect for enjoying personal portion controlled servings of salads, soups, pastas, cereal, and desserts. Made in Japan this Japanese bowl set is packaged in a paper box, perfect for gift-wrapping. Due to the hand made nature of the Cherry Blossom collection, colors of these bowls with differ slightly from batch to batch. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/2"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (12 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 10.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-of-four-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-of-four-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12428|12428|ITEM|"5-1/2 Inch Wabi-Sab Blue and White Japanese Bowls for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12428.html"|""|(59.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set of six bowls captures the concept of wabi-sabi, the Japanese virtue of embracing the beauty of imperfection. These unique, shallow authentic Asian bowls feature undulating rims, as well as intentionally messy, splotchy vertical blue brushstrokes on the inside and outside. These Japanese ceramic bowls are made of smooth glazed ceramicware, and they are safe for the microwave and dishwasher. They are ideal for serving side dishes like potato or pasta salad. It is also suitable for serving desserts like ice cream or pudding. They are made by skilled artisans in Japan and packaged in a paper box. These charming little bowls will make thoughtful wedding or housewarming gifts that the recipients will enjoy for many years to come. Measuring five and a half inches in diameter, these are the smallest serving bowls in the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection of dinnerware. You can select other matching pieces from the collection to create your own customized set. Made in Japan and come packaged in a paper box ready to be gift wrapped.
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/2"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-wabi-sab-blue-and-white-japanese-bowls-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-japanese-bowls-for-six-29.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12428-1|12428-1|ITEM|"5-1/2 Inch Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12428-1.html"|""|(10.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a unique, undulating rim and an intentionally muddled and messy design, this Japanese serving bowl has captured the concept of wabi-sabi, the popular Japanese virtue of embracing imperfection. It features a vertical blotchy blue brushstroke pattern on interior and exterior, and a charming, slightly disordered profile. Made of sturdy, long-lasting ceramicware, this smooth glazed, shallow bowl is safe for the dishwasher and microwave. This small Japanese bowl is ideal for serving homemade side dishes like potato salad, or creamy desserts like pudding. It makes a thoughtful housewarming gift, or for a friend ""just because."" This Japanese ceramic bowl measures five and half inches in diameter by two inches in height. It is the smallest bowl in the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection of dinnerware (except the soy sauce bowl). You can select other matching pieces from the collection to create your own customized set. Or, you can add accessories like these chopsticks. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/2"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (8.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-japanese-ceramic-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-japanese-ceramic-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12041-1|12041-1|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12041-1.html"|""|(11.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a beautiful and sleek design, this Japanese square plate is ideal for any small portions of appetizers and other snacks. With its curved and raised edges, the plate ensures that none of your delicious food will fall or spill. While the majority of the plate is covered in a smooth, glossy finish, the plate’s uniqueness stems from one matte and rough textured corner. This rough texture provides the perfect amount of grip to help in preventing spills or fractures. Similar to the rest of the products in the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection, the plate is painted with a dark blue with speckles of black paint sprinkled throughout. This Japanese square plate’s matte corner is painted with a stunning metallic silver color. The modern feel and singularity of this small plate makes it a wonderful addition as a plate for sauces and small dishes. Aside from being used for delicious snacks, this trendy Japanese square plate can also be used to hold smaller household items and give your home a little more flare. Made in Japan. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (13.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-square-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-square-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12418|12418|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Blue and White Flower Japanese Rice Bowl with Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12418.html"|""|(10.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This lidded bowl features a delicate swirling blue daisy motif against a contrasting white background on the interior and exterior. The elegant floral pattern bowl is made of durable microwave and dishwasher safe ceramicware, with a smooth, glossy finish. Bring this bowl with you to work or school for quick lunches on the go. With a capacity of 14 fluid ounces, it can be used as a Japanese Rice Bowl packed with your favorite donburi. It is also suitable for storing and serving noodle dishes, soup, or snacks. Measuring just over five inches in diameter, this is the medium-sized bowl in our White Flower collection. It will make a thoughtful gift for a wedding, housewarming, or birthday as a single unit or combined with the other Japanese ceramic bowls of our White Flower collection (Items #12417 and #12419). Made in Japan and packaged in a paper box
    Bowl: Dishwasher safe
    Lid: Dishwasher safe (top rack only)
    Important: Do not seal the plastic lid before placing in the microwave. Discontinued
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (14 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-flower-japanese-rice-bowl-with-lid-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-flower-bowl-with-lid-34.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12221|12221|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12221.html"|""|(38.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Packaged in a paper gift box, this Japanese rice bowl set features the well loved cherry blossom on a stoneware type finish. Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl set is mostly a sky blue with hints of a jade green. The inside of the bowl displays brown branches with glossy white cherry blossoms blooming all over. The outside of the bowl is where the stoneware look is made with several speckles of a grainy brown placed all over and finished with a thick brown brush stroke in the center which slowly fades away. The bottom footing of the bowl exposes the natural white ceramic the bowl was made from. With a smooth texture all over, this Japanese rice bowl set is perfect for enjoying a side of rice, small salads, miso soups, or even a small serving of a dessert like ice cream. As the Japanese bowls are packaged in a gift box, it makes this rice bowl set perfect for gift-wrapping and giving as a wedding or housewarming gift.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Bowl Wt (2 lb 10.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 12338-1|12338-1|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Square Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12338-1.html"|""|(10.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"If you’re looking for a piece of tableware that exudes traditional Japanese charm, look no further! The trademark motif of the Cherry Blossom Collection, this lovely little cherry blossom plate showcases a design of intertwining brown branches, with cherry blossom flowers and buds growing from them. This design is embossed on a pale jade color which is contrasted by a dark brown rim. This wonderful ceramic Japanese plate takes on a square shape with cropped corners, adding to its already unique charm. Intricately made in Japan, the main cherry blossom branch design on this Japanese plate is slightly indented, giving it a distinctive texture against the rest of its smooth matte surface. Made from robust ceramic, this cherry blossom plate will last you an extremely long time. Although this plate is much smaller than a large serving bowl-- which can serve heaping amounts of main courses and entrees-- the plate is both microwave and dishwasher safe, allowing you a wide range of uses. Aside from being the perfect size for serving cookies, cakes, fruit, and any other small dessert, you can also get creative with this Japanese plate and use it outside of the dining room! For example, the plate is the perfect size to be used as a candle holder. You can even place this ceramic Japanese plate in the kitchen or bathroom as a bar soap dish!
  • Plate Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-square-ceramic-plate-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-square-ceramic-plate-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12338|12338|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Square Ceramic Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12338.html"|""|(63.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Be proudly prepared for your next dinner party or event with this amazing set of cherry blossom dishes! Stylish and easy to hold, these small plates are perfect for guests to hold any small finger foods, appetizers, kebabs, or desserts. During family dinners, you can use these plates to serve different side dishes, such as Korean banchan, to go along with matching rice bowls. You can also repurpose these incredible Japanese ceramic plates as candle holders or soap bar holders around the house! Made in Japan from sturdy ceramic, these cherry blossom dishes are both microwave and dishwasher safe, meaning that you can spend less time on meal preparation and clean up, and spend more time with your loved ones. The wide variety of perks and uses that these cherry blossom plates have make them the perfect choice as a gift for any occasion, whether that be a graduation, birthday party, or wedding! They’ll arrive to you packaged in a paper box, ready for you to gift wrap and personalize. This wonderful set of six cherry blossom plates is painted with a pale jade base, exuding the atmosphere of a nature-filled spring. In the center of each Japanese ceramic plate is a design of twisting brown cherry blossom branches, which are filled with life as they carry eye-catching white cherry blossom flowers and new buds. The square plates’ dark brown rims match the color of the cherry blossom branches, a design similar to this set of six plates from the same Cherry Blossom Collection.
  • Plate Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 9.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-square-ceramic-plate-set-of-six-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-square-ceramic-plate-set-of-six-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9670|9670|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Cranes in Flight and White Waves Bowl Set (Set of Six)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9670.html"|""|(56.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"If you are planning a dinner party featuring exquisite Asian food, you will need the proper tableware to highlight your cooking exhibition. This set of six bowls is perfect to hold just the right servings of rice, soup, or salad. Each bowl depicts three cranes in flight above an ocean-blue setting; white waves and clouds only accentuate the interior. A textured, horizontal blue exterior leads to clean, straight edges for just the right touch. Small portions of noodle soup can also be accommodated in each ceramic bowl. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cranes-in-flight-and-white-waves-bowl-set-set-of-six-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-cranes-in-flight-and-white-waves-bowl-set-set-of-six-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7767|7767|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Left Paw Raised Lucky Cat"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7767.html"|""|(12.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, these small lucky cat is perfect to display in your office or work desk. With small air brushed hues of a yellow orange, this white lucky cat raises its left paw up high as it beckons for business and customers for its owner. In its right paw, it holds a golden lucky coin with the characters that represent “one hundred yen”. A glittering green bib and red collar with bell also finish off the look of this beautiful lucky cat. With each detail hand painted, no two lucky cats will look exactly alike making these unique gifts. Give to those who need a little luck in their business or as a gift for just opening up a business. A small slot can also be found in the back to place in coins as a small bank. When full, a one time only felt piece can be removed at the bottom to retrieve all the saved money.
  • Lucky Cat Dimension (5-1/4"")
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-left-paw-raised-lucky-cat-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-left-paw-raised-lucky-cat-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12398-1|12398-1|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Ceramic Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12398-1.html"|""|(7.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Subtle in appearance with an embossed design of blue dots and white ridges that lead into the bowl’s center, these small ceramic rice bowls are the perfect minimalistic piece to add to your unique dinnerware set. This bowl’s pattern is inspired by wild tokusa, or “ten-grass,” a reed-like plant with segments similar to bamboo, with beautiful blue ends that are represented by the blue dots at the rim, with the stocks of the grass symbolized by the white deep-set ridges. An excellent choice for serving rice, these bowls would pair perfectly with stylish Japanese ceramic dinner plates or with Asian soup spoons. These bowls also come in a set of six to have a full collection, or as a wonderful gift for housewarmings! These high quality ceramics are made in Japan in small batches by craftsmen with a dedication for their work. With a glossy top-glaze that’s smooth to the touch, they’re also microwave and dishwasher safe, making cleanup easy!
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (8.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-ceramic-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-ceramic-rice-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12398|12398|ITEM|"5-1/4 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Ceramic Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12398.html"|""|(44.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Crafted in Japan with care and an appreciation for quality, this rice bowl set of six is a subtle expression of traditional Japanese ceramics. With a sharp white tone, these Japanese rice bowls feature an embossed design of blue dots leading into white ridges that point down into the bowl, which will draw the eye to all the beautiful soups, small salads, or savory delights you’ll be serving in these ceramic rice bowls! The design evokes an image of Japanese tokusa, or “ten grass,” a reed-like plant that grows wild in Japan with beautiful stalks resembling bamboo. This Japanese rice bowl set would be wonderfully accompanied by a plate set of matching design for a complete unique dinnerware set. The minimalistic underglaze of this rice bowl set would also make them an excellent pair for a stronger feature piece from our tableware collections, or with a pair of artful Japanese chopsticks. Make your table setting truly special with Japanese ceramics you know will last and which have remained stylish for centuries!
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 9.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-ceramic-rice-bowl-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-4-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-ceramic-rice-bowl-set-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11965-1|11965-1|ITEM|"5-1/8 Inch Black Alloy Collection Small Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11965-1.html"|""|(10.95)|(8.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"If you are looking to add striking ceramics to your collection of Asian tableware, this small Japanese bowl is an essential piece. It measures just 5-1/8” in diameter and 3” in depth, but the solid black color of this bowl makes it look and feel much bigger on your table. It draws the eye and commands compliments, whether used in the home or trendy restaurant. Despite the dark color, this Asian bowl has a natural look and feel. The black glaze is faintly speckled on the interior and exterior of the bowl. This slight differentiation in hues of black, gives this Small Japanese Bowl visual texture and depth. As well, the finish shimmers and glistens, but isn’t glossy. This pleasantly accentuates the various hues in the bowl’s coloring. This Small Japanese Bowl is just one piece in the Black Alloy Tableware Collection. Other pieces, such as the Rectangular Dinner Plate and Japanese Sauce Dish were designed with a more specific use in mind, but this smaller bowl is ideal for serving a number of different cuisines and dishes. Whether you are opening a Japanese restaurant, trendy brunch sport, or serving dinner in your own home, this contemporary Japanese bowl is a great choice.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-8-inch-black-alloy-collection-small-japanese-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-8-inch-black-alloy-collection-small-japanese-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12458-1|12458-1|ITEM|"5-1/8 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12458-1.html"|""|(10.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A bowl that is bold in color tone and heartfelt in spirit, this Japanese ceramic bowl makes a lovely addition to any tableware collection. The interior's sakura flower is comprised simply of depicting five hearts as petals. While smooth deep blue body engulf the bowl inside and out, the petals have a grainer, matte finish. Cherry blossom or sakura in Japanese symbolizes a time of renewal and new beginning. Because the cherry blossom boasts beautiful pink and white flowers of softer, more feminine coloring, it brings with it a sense of excitement, and optimism. This beautiful ceramic bowl captures that passion and freezes the moment in this bowl. Use this Japanese ceramic serving bowl as the side dish bowl for dinner or small salad bowl for lunch. Complete your Blue and Pink Sakura Collection with other plate and sauce dish in this collection. Made in Japan. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/8"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12458|12458|ITEM|"5-1/8 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12458.html"|""|(61.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Coated with a glossy top-glaze, these Japanese ceramic bowls are perfect as cereal bowls for breakfast or late night snack bowls. Made in Japan from small workshops and fired in limited batches by skilled professionals, these Japanese ceramic bowls for six showcase the simplicity and beauty of sakura are meant to last and will find themselves a life-long place in your home! As part of our Blue and Pink Sakura Series, these popular ceramic bowls are well-liked for functionality as well as their attrative cherry blossom design. Cherry blossom or sakura in Japanese is considered the national flower of Japan and it symbolizes renewal and rebirth. It has a very short life, however. After blooming in full, they will last for only two weeks before falling off. Thus the flowers have also represent the fleeting nature of life. These bowls feature matte finish pink cherry blossom against deep ocean blue glossy finish inside and out. Made of ceramic ware, the set of six bowls is dishwasher and microwave safe. While you are at it, why not pick up other pieces in this tableware collection and impress your friends and families in your next dinner party?
  • Product Dimension (D 5-1/8"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 3.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12459-1|12459-1|ITEM|"5-3/4 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12459-1.html"|""|(12.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"In Japan Cherry Blossom is often linked to the coming of spring and it symbolizes renewal and rebirth. Yet this floral blossom lasts for only two weeks. In order to continue this positive meaning and revival theme of sakura or cherry blossom, the Japanese artisans have captured the beauty of cherry blossom and reproduced that moment in many products such as this beautiful ceramic bowl. Slightly ribbed outside and glazed deep ocean blue, this Japanese cermic bowl has the casual appeal of hand-thrown pottery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Japan, this ceramic bowl is part of our Blue and Pink Sakura collection distinguished by its vivid and sturdy feel. This bowl is made in Japan and sized for breakfast cereal, large portion of rice and ice cream or small salad for lunch. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Product Dimension (D 5-3/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-4-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-bowl-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-4-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-bowl-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12459|12459|ITEM|"5-3/4 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Ceramic Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12459.html"|""|(71.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and Pink Sakura Collection, this Japanese ceramic bowl set comes with six charming bowls perfectly sized for enjoying your favorite cereal or udon.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese udon bowl set features smooth deep ocean blue glaze and delightful motifs of pink cherry blossoms in a lively pink and blue. Each spring the cherry trees bloom in an amazing floral display of renewal, rebirth, and hope, however, this iconic Japanese cherry blossoms make their appearance all too brief. The Japanese ceramic ware artisan has seized that perfect moment for the seasons of spring and summer in this intricate and charming ceramic bowls set so you can enjoy that positive vibe year round.

    Simple yet elegant, this lovely Japanese ceramic bowls set is microwave and dishwasher safe, and makes a wonderful gift for friends and family.
  • Product Dimension (D 5-3/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-4-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-4-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-bowl-set-of-six-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 9829-1|9829-1|ITEM|"5-3/8 Inch Cherry Blossom Asian Style Dinnerware Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9829-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 9829, Cherry Blossom on Blue Square Dish, this Asian style dinnerware plate is perfect for enjoying appetizers like spring rolls, pot stickers, and main dishes like sushi.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Asian style dinnerware square dish is mainly a sky blue with hints of a jade green. The rim of this cherry blossom square plate is brown, which accentuate the Asian dish to make it more intriguing. In the center of the plate, brown branches with blooming white cherry blossoms decorate the Japanese plate, making you immediately think of springtime.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Asian style dinnerware plate is made in Japan from quality ceramic. Decorate your dinning table with the spirit of spring with this refreshing Japanese sushi plate and with the rest of the Cherry Blossom collection.
  • Dish Dimension (L 5-3/8"" x W 5-3/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (7.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-8-inch-cherry-blossom-asian-style-dinnerware-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-8-inch-cherry-blossom-asian-style-dinnerware-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11961-1|11961-1|ITEM|"5-3/8 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Oriental Japanese Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11961-1.html"|""|(10.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Highlighting the cherry blossom, this Japanese square plate showcases the beauty of simplicity in its gray and white design. Four delicate cherry blossom branches are engraved in the center of the plate, showcasing blooming flowers that symbolize the spring season, renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. Laced with a deeper significance, this small marble-white plate makes for a meaningful and graceful addition to your tableware. Although it is glazed and glossy, the ceramic plate features a subtle bumpy yet smooth texture. With raised and curved edges, the Japanese square plate is reminiscent of folded origami paper, with a dipped circular center and lifted corners for better hold and spill prevention. This small plate is useful for holding smaller portions of any dish and is especially helpful when it comes to saucy dishes. Carefully crafted in Japan, the plate exposes a white ring of ceramic at its footing. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese square plate makes for a wonderfully convenient and elegant way to serve any dish. As a part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, these marble-white plates are sure to provide the charm you need for your household.
  • Plate Dimension (L 5-3/8"" x W 5-3/8"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (9.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-oriental-japanese-square-plate-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-oriental-japanese-square-plate-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12410|12410|ITEM|"5-3/8 Inch Rustic Green Moss Small Ceramic Shallow Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12410.html"|""|(8.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A wonderful presentation dish for saucy dishes and sides, these rustic mossy green shallow bowls will quickly find their way into your heart and on your table! Made in Japan in a small scale workshop, these bowls are as elegant as they are delicately crafted. With tones of mossy green leading into speckled earthen brown at their rim, these ceramic shallow bowls are protected by a smooth top-glaze which makes them microwave and dishwasher safe! These bowls would pair beautifully with delicately made Japanese ceramic saucers and dishes of the same design to form a truly unique dinnerware set. These would also be wonderfully accompanied by a set of unique chopsticks to bring a level of authenticity to your Asian meals! They work great as serving trays for saucy dishes and small sides, like salads, stir fries, and pastas! Discontinued
  • Product Dimension (D 5-3/8"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-8-inch-rustic-green-moss-small-ceramic-shallow-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-3-8-inch-rustic-green-moss-small-ceramic-shallow-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12110-1|12110-1|ITEM|"5-5/8 Inch Blue and White Parasol Illusion Japanese Nut Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12110-1.html"|""|(8.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single dessert bowl from item# 12110, Blue and White Parasol Illusion Japanese Dessert Bowl Set, this Japanese Nut Bowl is perfect for enjoying small snacks like assorted nuts and small or diced fruits.

    Part of the Blue and White Japanese Parasol Illusion collection, this Japanese dessert bowl will go well with any existing tableware. With classic tones in blue and white, this Japanese nut bowl also has a contrasting dark brown rim. The design has dashed blue lines radiating from the center outward which make it look like the underside of a parasol.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze, this Japanese nut bowl was made in Japan form fine ceramic. Take advantage of its small size to portion control desserts like ice cream or other small treats. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-5/8"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (5 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-5-8-inch-blue-and-white-parasol-illusion-japanese-nut-bowl-36.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-5-8-inch-blue-and-white-parasol-illusion-japanese-nut-bowl-37.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 5653|5653|ITEM|"5-7/8 Pastel Origami Paper "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5653.html"|""|(10.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Here are wrinkles a girl can appreciate. The crinkles and lines on these colorful sheets enhance the look of any paper decorations. The set is an eclectic mix of pastel shades like pink, cream and lavender mixed with darker tones of olive, navy blue, and red. Delight in how a short cycle of creasing and tweaking paper leads to a flower, fan, or box. Origami novices can browse our book section for how-to tips. All 20 sheets are securely wrapped in plastic. Made in Japan, every piece shows its color on both sides. (Discontinued)
  • Paper Dimension (L 5-7/8"" x W 5-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-pastel-origami-paper-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-pastel-origami-paper-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8931-1|8931-1|ITEM|"5-7/8 Inch Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8931-1.html"|""|(13.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Flaunting a simple yet mesmerizing design, this blue and white Japanese bowl is the perfect addition to any dining table, as it is both eye-catching and functional. Repeating hash marks circle the entirety of the bowl, making a spiral of hash marks that create an illusion of depth, as the circles of lines get smaller near the center of the bowl. Apart from its smooth and glossy finish, the repeating pattern of hashes protrudes outward, creating small grooves on the entirety of the bowl for better hold on the ceramic blue and white Japanese bowl. With a dark brown rim that curves outward, this bowl is large enough to hold a mid-sized portion of noodles, rice, cereal, or soup, making it a practical option for any meal. Along with the other members of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection, this bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a prime choice for constant use. The splendor and modern chic that this bowl provides is perfect for family dinners and is available as a bowl set of six, so that all your friends and family can be enamored with the lovely touch and feel of this blue and white Japanese bowl.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-7/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (13.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5714|5714|ITEM|"5-7/8 Inch One-Sided Origami Sheets"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5714.html"|""|(4.95)|(1.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Give rise to animals through paper. See how, with a few creases and manipulations, any of these solid-color origami sheets can take on the likeness of a real-life creature. With every square sporting color on one side, a black origami sheet can be folded to look like a tuxedo penguin. Other wild possibilities include a crab, a swan, and of course, the Japanese crane. The color possibilities in this set include pink, green, orange, yellow, red, lavender, silver, black, gold, gray, teal, light blue, white, and brown. Set includes 100 sheets in plastic wrap. Made in Japan.
  • Paper Dimension (L 5-7/8"" x W 5-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-one-sided-origami-sheets-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-one-sided-origami-sheets-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12399-1|12399-1|ITEM|"5-7/8 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Japanese Udon Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12399-1.html"|""|(11.55)|(5.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A subtle and carefully made work of Japanese ceramicware, these beautiful Japanese noodle bowls are beautifully embossed with blue dots that lead into white ridges. Their simplistic design makes them a perfect accompanying piece for your unique dinnerware set! Made in Japan in small kiln batches, these artful noodle bowls also come in a set of six, which would make for a wonderful gift idea to friends who enjoy finely made Japanese ceramics. Tokusa, or Japanese “ten-grass,” is a wild variety of reed-like grass that grows around the beautiful wetlands of Japan. Tokusa is seen depicted in this bowl as the white ridges resemble their stalks, and the blue dots beautiful blue tinged ends of the plant. Tokusa grass has been a widely depicted subject throughout Japanese history, and its image conjures up visions of classical ink wash paintings. Functioning great as breakfast cereal bowls or for large helpings of fried rice, these bowls will find constant use at your table! Pair these with a dinner plate set of matching design, or with any of our unique saucers. The simplistic colors and design of these bowls helps them to pair great with anything from our tableware collection!
  • Product Dimension (D 5-7/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (10.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-udon-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-udon-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12399|12399|ITEM|"5-7/8 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Japanese Udon Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12399.html"|""|(59.65)|(29.85)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"These wonderful Japanese noodle bowls are subtle in design compared to the rest of our collection, but are just as artfully and carefully crafted! Made in Japan by skilled craftsmen with keen eyes for quality, these uniquely embossed noodle bowls feature blue dotted rims leading into a ridged pattern pointing toward the center of the bowl. This pattern evokes images of tokusa, which translates to “ten-grass,” a Japanese wild grass species that’s a spitting image of the inaka (rural Japan). Growing in rushes around wetlands with dark green hues and segmented like stalks of bamboo, this plant is artfully depicted in the blue and white embossment of these artful Japanese noodle bowls. The perfect serving bowls for noodle soups like pho and ramen, or for fried rice, side salads and soups, these will quickly become a favorite in your unique dinnerware collection! Pair these with a dinner plate set of the same design, or with a unique set of ceramic saucers to be ready for a full meal! A wonderful gift idea for friends or family who would appreciate finely crafted Japanese ceramics, these rice bowls would also be a unique gift for newlyweds or housewarmings! This set of six bowls come packaged in a paper box ready to be gift wrapped. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Product Dimension (D 5-7/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 0.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-udon-bowl-set-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-7-8-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-udon-bowl-set-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12148b|12148b|ITEM|"50 Pairs Bulk Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12148b.html"|""|(32.5)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold in bulk with 50 pairs per set, these bulk bamboo chopsticks mimics the style of a natural bamboo stalk and if a perfect gift for nature lovers.

    Made in China from wood, these bulk bamboo chopsticks are smooth and glossy all around. The bottom tapers to a point and the chopstick itself is round, however the top is square with rounded off edges.

    Each chopstick in this bulk bamboo chopstick set comes wrapped individually in cellophane and a black paper backing. These cheap chopsticks are perfect for corporate events, holidays, parties, and large gatherings.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt (1 lb 9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/50-pairs-bulk-bamboo-chopsticks-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/50-pairs-bulk-bamboo-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12149b|12149b|ITEM|"50 Pairs Small Maneki Nekos Riding The Great Wave Off Kanagawa Black Reusable Bulk Chop Sticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12149b.html"|""|(32.5)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China from lacquered wood, these bulk chop sticks feature the famous painting by ukiyo-e painter, Katsushika Hokusai, with the addition of two small Japanese lucky cats riding on a small red boat.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze, these chopsticks are perfect for enjoying your favorite Asian foods and can match easily with existing tableware are they are mostly black in color. Only the top half is decorated with the famous painting “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa”, making these chop chopsticks stylish as well.

    Sold as a set of 50 pairs per set, these bulk chop sticks are individually wrapped in cellophane along with a paper strip to allow the chopsticks to stand out even more. Use these reusable chopsticks as party favors for corporate events, large parties, and weddings. Also available in a vibrant red.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/50-pairs-small-maneki-nekos-riding-the-great-wave-off-kanagawa-black-reusable-bulk-chop-sticks-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/50-pairs-small-maneki-nekos-riding-the-great-wave-off-kanagawa-black-reusable-bulk-chop-sticks-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10639b|10639b|ITEM|"50 Pieces Pink Cranes Over Mt. Fuji Red Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10639b.html"|""|(37.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China from quality wood, these bulk chop sticks feature tranquil scenery of nature by Mt. Fuji in Japan.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze over the entire bilk chop sticks, this high quality chopstick has mostly a red overall finish while the detailed scenery is seen at the very top. In front of a golden sunrise, pink cranes are seen flying in the foreground while Mount Fuji is seen behind them. Powerful tsunami waves are also depicted just below the pink cranes showing the power of nature.

    Sold in a set of 50 pairs, these bulk chop sticks are also individually wrapped in plastic with a paper backing to make them stand out even more. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, and large parties.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/50-pieces-pink-cranes-over-mt-fuji-red-chopsticks-57.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/50-pieces-pink-cranes-over-mt-fuji-red-chopsticks-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7536|7536|ITEM|"6 Inch Blue Origami Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7536.html"|""|(4.05)|(1.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Whether you are a design or art enthusiast or just appreciate the beauty of traditional Asian handicrafts, our 6-inch blue origami paper is bound to provide countless hours of colorful inspiration and enjoyment! Each of our Japanese-crafted sets features 50 sheets of vibrant blue-hued folding paper that can be used for a variety of do-it-yourself home and school projects.

    Recognized both inside and outside of Asia for its intricacy and creativity, origami is a hands-on craft that is commonly believed to have developed in Japan during the country's Edo Period (1603-1867). Many historians credit Chinese monks with introducing the art to Japan following the emergence of paper production in the country sometime between the 6th and 7th centuries.

    The word origami is based on the combined Japanese words for folding (ori) and paper (gami). And while this art is frequently associated with the East, some historical evidence suggests similar paper folding techniques were practiced centuries ago in parts of the world like Germany and Spain.

    Now you can enjoy this traditional past time with our origami paper pack in lively shades of blue. In addition to creating delightful origami designs like flowers, animals and boxes, these colorful sheets are a fun way to enhance any homemade creation; from scrapbook and photo album pages, to greeting cards and festive wrapping paper.

    Each blue origami paper pack features one-sided square sheets secured in protective plastic wrapping. If you're looking for a unique gift for school children, stationary collectors, or arts and crafts hobbyists, our 50-sheet blue folding paper sets are sure to make a delightful impression.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-blue-origami-paper-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-blue-origami-paper-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 9628-1|9628-1|ITEM|"6 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9628-1.html"|""|(16.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese ceramic bowl is sold as a single piece from item# 9628, 6 Inch Cherry Blossom Oriental Bowl.

    With beautifully hand painted cherry blossom designs, this Japanese ceramic bowl is perfect for enjoying snacks like nuts, candies, fruits, and other small treats. This cherry blossom oriental bowl is also a great Asian bowl for small salads and small dishes to accompany your main course.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Japanese ceramic bowl may vary in color from piece to piece due to its handmade nature, but each piece is still as beautiful as the other. This piece is also microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (12.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 9628|9628|ITEM|"6 Inch Cherry Blossom Oriental Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9628.html"|""|(99.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this stunning oriental bowl set features the well-loved cherry blossom on brown branches. Carefully hand painted and baked at high temperatures, this stunning collection will definitely be a great conversation piece among your dinner guests. Sold as a set of six, this stoneware oriental bowl set features the charming design of our Cherry Blossom Collection. The branches sprouting white spring blossoms are set against a soft, speckled sky blue and pale jade hue with a dark-toned rim, making the bowls tranquil and pleasing to the eye. The outer part of the oriental bowl set has the same blue hues along with earthen dark speckles to finish off the stoneware look of these Asian bowls. The convenient size of these bowls is great for individual salads, soups, cereal, appetizers, and other snacks. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-cherry-blossom-oriental-bowl-set-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-89.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 12234|12234|ITEM|"6 Inch Dragon in the Sky Black and White Japanese Udon Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12234.html"|""|(11.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"The dragon is one of the designs most commonly associated with East Asian art ceramics, paintings, tapestries, and other art. It is the creature of the nobility and powerful that is most often found in Chinese mythology and a typical character in other Asian folklore. It remains a prominent and respected part of Asian art. This traditional symbol of East Asian arts and culture practically comes to life on this Japanese udon bowl. The inside of this Dragon in the Sky Japanese Udon Bowl features the very detailed depiction of a dragon, done all in black, gray, and white. The design convincingly shows the movement and ferocity of this mythical reptile and is complimented by the clouds along the outside of the Japanese bowl. It can be mixed and matched with other pieces from the Dragon in the Sky collection, including the Blue and White Rice Bowl and Black and White Japanese Noodle Bowl. This Japanese udon bowl is constructed of delicate porcelain and finished in a beautiful, glossy glaze. This smooth finish highlights both the white background and black design by bringing out the drawing’s detail and creating a lustrous sheen. This Japanese bowl is a standout among any Asian tableware and can be used whether you are eating breakfast cereal, ramen, udon, salad, soup, stew, or having ice cream for dessert. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (11 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-black-and-white-japanese-udon-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dragon-in-the-sky-japanese-udon-bowl-34.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12235|12235|ITEM|"6 Inch Dragon in the Sky Medium Japanese Blue and White Dragon Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12235.html"|""|(11.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The delicate style of this Japanese blue and white dragon bowl will appeal to people interested in traditional Japanese tableware and east Asian porcelain. Plus, the wow factor on this blue and white bowl is a fierce dragon, the representation of nobility, excellence, and power in East Asian art. While impressive in its detail, the dragon design is still subtle, which ensures that dragon bowl will be a favorite on your table setting. This Dragon in the Sky Japanese Blue and White Dragon Bowl has a simple, exposed circle of porcelain along its base, the traditional sign of handcrafted Japanese tableware. Like the Black and White Japanese Udon Bowl and Black and White Japanese Noodle Bowl in the same collection, the exterior of this dragon bowl is glossy and smooth, but the size of this Japanese blue and white dragon bowl is perfect to hold in the palm of your hand. This porcelain blue and white bowl can be used for breakfast cereal, yogurt, ice cream, soup, and similar dishes. It is even a great medium size for a large portion of rice. The flying dragon design is the perfect accompaniment to a sophisticated dinner setting or casual eating environment. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (11 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-medium-japanese-blue-and-white-dragon-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dragon-in-the-sky-large-japanese-rice-bowl-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12131-1|12131-1|ITEM|"6 Inch Moss Green Ceramic Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12131-1.html"|""|(15.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Light to hold, but large enough to hold individual servings of ramen, pasta, or udon, this Japan-made ceramic noodle bowl is both simple and unique. Handmade with exceptional ceramic, every bowl that is produced is different from the next, making your purchase truly one-of-a-kind. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this bowl saves you time in both food preparation and cleanup. Colored a pale green with sprinkles of a light blue color, this beautiful ceramic noodle bowl is reminiscent of Spanish moss growing by the waterside. Adorned with a light brown rim, the earthen feel that this bowl provides makes it the perfect bowl for nature-lovers and those who are looking for a natural addition to their tableware. With its papery, smooth texture, this medium sized bowl has extraordinary versatility, durability, and functionality. Similar to other products in the Moss Green Collection, this ceramic noodle bowl gives you the chance to bring the allure of nature to every meal.

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  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 3"")
  • Bowl Capacity (30 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-moss-green-ceramic-noodle-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-moss-green-ceramic-noodle-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7540|7540|ITEM|"6 Inch Orange Origami Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7540.html"|""|(4.05)|(2.25)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Explore the creative and timeless world of one of Japan's most beloved traditional arts with our selection of 6-inch orange origami paper. Made in Japan, this delightful gift pack features 50 sheets of simple multipurpose origami paper that will complement any stationary or arts and crafts collection.

    Experienced origami hobbyists and first time paper folding practitioners alike will enjoy our multi-sheet packs of orange origami paper. These medium-size sheets may be used to make numerous origami designs, including animals, holiday decorations and elegant Asian-style cranes. In addition, these versatile papers may be fashioned into decorative accents for collages, school projects, greeting cards and other homemade crafts.

    Our packs of orange origami paper feature one-sided square sheets shipped securely in protective plastic wrapping. Whether you're shopping for a unique gift for students, collectors of Asian novelties, or arts and crafts lovers, our delightful 50-sheet paper sets are sure to make an inspiring and charming impression.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-orange-origami-paper-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-orange-origami-paper-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11590-1|11590-1|ITEM|"6 Inch Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Small Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11590-1.html"|""|(14.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Delight your guests by topping off a meal with delectable dessert in this charming, small Japanese bowl. This is the perfect piece of Asian ceramicware to end a meal, with its rustic, simple exterior and detailed interior design. Plus, at 6 inch in diameter, this Small Japanese Bowl is able to hold a sizeable portion of ice cream or fresh fruit. Several styles convene in this Small Japanese Bowl, for a fascinating and cohesive appearance. The exterior is glazed in stunning, blurry blues that evoke calm and peacefulness. The interior is a joyful duality of Karakusa patterns. The sides portray a detailed design of blue blooms and leaves against a cream background, while the bottom is a cream colored, circular Karakusa, with thicker branches and more substantial flowers on a deep, dark green background. The rim of this Japanese bowl is a poignant dark brown. Each piece in the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Collection is dishwasher and microwave safe, which makes this high-quality bowl even more practical. To set your entire dessert table with these lovely bowls, consider the set for six, shipped straight from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen to you.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-small-japanese-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-small-japanese-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5741|5741|ITEM|"6 Inch Silver Origami Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5741.html"|""|(10.25)|(4.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Make your creations shine with our silver origami paper. These single sided thin sheets add elegance to any project. Use to make a chain of cranes to hang in your house, or mix with a pattern to create a lovely box. Also perfect for wedding announcements or invitations. Comes with 100 sheets, so you won't run out. Also available in 2"", 3"", 3-1/2"" and 4-3/4"". Made in Japan.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6” x W 6”)
  • Product Wt. (6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-silver-origami-paper-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-silver-origami-paper-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7537|7537|ITEM|"6 Inch White Origami Paper"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7537.html"|""|(2.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Whether you are a design or art enthusiast or just appreciate the beauty of traditional Asian handicrafts, our 6-inch white origamipaper is bound to provide countless hours of delightful inspiration and enjoyment! Each of our Japanese-crafted sets features 50 sheets of classic white folding paper that can be used for a variety of do-it-yourself home and school projects.

    Experienced origami enthusiasts and paper folding newcomers can practice this traditional past time with our white origami paper sets. In addition to creating delightful origami designs like flowers, animals and boxes, these multi-use sheets are a fun way to enhance a scrapbook, photo album, greeting card or wrapping paper.

    Each origami paper pack features one-sided square sheets secured in protective plastic wrapping. If you're looking for a unique gift for school children, stationary collectors, or arts and crafts hobbyists, our white origami paper set is sure to make a charming impression.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-white-origami-paper-39.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-inch-white-origami-paper-41.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12281|12281|ITEM|"6-1/2 Inch Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12281.html"|""|(7.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    This smaller Cherry Blossom Plate is the perfect size to serve a starter salad, dinner roll, or dessert at your next dinner party. The accessible color scheme and pretty design also make it a fantastic plate to use on a daily basis or arrange within a restaurant’s individual setting. With a range of uses, one thing is certain - this Japanese plate is sure to become a favorite piece. Part of the Blooming Blue and White Dinnerware Set, the face of this Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom Plate has a sophisticated cherry blossom design. Each blossom is in full bloom, for a whimsical and uplifting impression on your guests. These charming cherry blossoms are the Japanese symbol of a joyous existence, but also reflect the fragility of life. These blue blossoms are set against alternating backdrops of blue and white plaid and a soft blue. This gorgeous Cherry Blossom Plate is glazed in a glossy, eye-catching finish that highlights the details of the plate’s design. Both the smooth glaze and quality ceramic are dishwasher and microwave safe, making this Asian plate incredibly easy to use and clean. Set your dinner table with this smaller plate and the larger Japanese Dinner Plate for a classic look and feel.
  • Plate Dimension (D 6-1/2"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (11.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-blooming-blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-blooming-blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12419|12419|ITEM|"6-1/2 Inch Blue and White Flower Japanese Ceramic Noodle Bowl with Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12419.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This beautiful, flowered bowl with lid is made of shiny glazed ceramicware for that extra pretty sparkle. The bowl features a delicate swirled blue daisy motif with a white background, inside and out. This ceramic noodle bowl with lid is great for storing leftovers in the fridge and for transporting grab and go lunches on busy workdays. Its generous 25-ounce capacity is perfect for hot dishes like noodles, rice, or soup. Measuring six and a half inches in diameter, this is the largest of the three bowls in our White Flower collection. Combine this one with other lidded bowls in the White Flower collection (Items #12417 and #12418) for a gorgeous bowl set that is suitable for wedding, birthday gifts and even college students. Made in Japan and packaged in a paper box
    Bowl: Dishwasher safe
    Lid: Dishwasher safe (top rack only)
    Important: Do not seal the plastic lid before placing in the microwave.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-flower-japanese-ceramic-noodle-bowl-with-lid-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-flower-japanese-ceramic-bowl-with-lid-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12429|12429|ITEM|"6-1/2 Inch Blue and White Wabi-Sabi Cereal Bowls of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12429.html"|""|(76.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This six-piece set of blue and white cereal bowls embodies the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, the virtue of embracing the beauty of imperfection. These bowls feature uniquely striking characteristics like undulating rims, intentionally messy and splotchy vertical blue stripes, and a rustic, weathered-looking appearance. These versatile Japanese bowls are ideal for cereal, of course, but they are also great for serving your favorite salads, rice dishes, noodles, and soups. They are made of smooth glazed ceramicware, and safe for the microwave and dishwasher. Made in Japan, this set of six durable Japanese ceramic bowls makes a thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift that will be enjoyed for many years to come. This set of medium-sized blue and white cereal bowls is part of the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection. You can also include other coordinating items like our plates or soy sauce bowl from this collection to create your own customized set.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 0.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-wabi-sabi-cereal-bowls-of-six-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-cereal-bowls-of-six-29.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12429-1|12429-1|ITEM|"6-1/2 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12429-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan, this unique, artisan style Japanese serving bowl is made of a smooth glazed ceramicware. Sturdy, dishwasher and microwave safe, and crafted with care, this piece will last you for many years to come. With an undulating rim and a pattern of random blue, intentionally messy vertical splotched brushstrokes on the interior and exterior, this piece embodies the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi (the embracing of beauty in imperfection). This versatile, shallow profile blue and white bowl is suitable for serving your favorite rice dishes, salad, soup, cereal, and more. It makes a great wedding, birthday, or housewarming gift. Including a pair of chopsticks and one of our chopstick rests will also be greatly appreciated by the recipient. Measuring six and a half inches in diameter, this is one of the medium-sized bowls in the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection. You can include other pieces in this collection to create your own customized set.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-2-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12222-1|12222-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Appetizer Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12222-1.html"|""|(9.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single appetizer plate from item #12222, 6-1/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate Set, this Japanese appetizer plate is perfect to use as an appetizer plate and to enjoy a sandwich, a pastry or a slice of cake.

    Made from durable ceramic, this small Japanese appetizer plate is perfect for those who love simple yet contemporary designed tableware. The design features intricate strokes of blue glaze, spreading outward from the center to the rim of the plate, on a glossy white background, creating a simple and sophisticated starburst design.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese appetizer set will be a useful and versatile addition to your tableware collection. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-appetizer-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-appetizer-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12222|12222|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12222.html"|""|(55.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made from durable ceramic, these small Japanese plates come in a set of six and are perfect for those who love simple yet contemporary designed tableware. With a diameter of 6 and 1/4 inch, each of the plates in this Japanese plate set is perfect for individuals to use as an appetizer plate and to enjoy a sandwich, a pastry or a slice of cake.

    Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, the design features intricate strokes of blue glaze, spreading outward from the center to the rim of the plate, on a glossy white background, creating a simple and sophisticated starburst design.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese plate set will be a useful and versatile addition to your tableware collection. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 0.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12254-1|12254-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12254-1.html"|""|(10.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Whether you’re serving a tasty salad, a delicious appetizer, or a mouthwatering dessert, this Japanese ceramic plate can do the job! Complete with a small groove in the center of the plate to prevent slips and spills, this wonderful piece of Asian dinnerware can be used to serve any small portions or finger foods. When paired with a noodle bowl, you’ll even be able to eat and serve meal combinations such as udon and tempura or ramen and onigiri! Made in Japan from sturdy ceramic, this Japanese dinner plate is finished in a shiny glaze, making it smooth to the touch. The plate’s shiny glaze also reflects light, allowing the Asian dinnerware to shimmer like a starry night’s reflection on the water. The plate is also dishwasher and microwave safe, allowing you to save time and effort when preparing and cleaning your dishes. The Japanese ceramic plate’s deep blue color will make any type of food you serve on it pop out, making it the ideal choice to impress your guests with anything you serve! You’ll have a cohesive meal set for any occasion, especially when paired with a tea cup from the same collection. Speckles of light blue litter the plate’s surface, and a matte silver dragonfly is embossed on the Japanese dinner plate’s edge. This minimalistic dragonfly motif is a symbol of success and determination in Japanese culture, making it a meaningful gift or addition to your home.
  • Plate Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x W 6-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12254|12254|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12254.html"|""|(61.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"You won’t have to sacrifice functionality for quality with this unique dinnerware set! Made with high quality ceramic in Japan, these plates will stay in quality condition for years to come. You’ll also save time during meal preparation and clean up due to these Japanese plates’ dishwasher and microwave safe nature. These Japanese ceramic plates can be used at dinner parties for guests to hold individual portions of salad, appetizers, tapas, or fruits that they can carry along with them as they talk to different guests. At the table, you can pair these Japanese plates with a set of rice bowls, so that your dinner guests can enjoy a variety of different side dishes with their rice. Or, when paired with a set of sushi plates, you can easily serve up combinations of your favorite foods. You can also use these plates to serve up individual portions of dessert for your guests, making them useful for any kind of occasion. This unique dinnerware set features a stunning minimalistic dragonfly motif, with a silver matte dragonfly design embossed onto the edge of each plate. The plate is covered and finished in a dark blue glaze, with light blue speckles scattered about each Japanese ceramic plate’s surface. This combination of colors evokes the image of stars faintly glowing in an autumn night sky, making this plate set a captivating and meaningful addition to your dining table.
  • Plate Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x W 6-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 4.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6112|6112|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6112.html"|""|(32.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Bring hot and hearty Japanese fare like sukiyaki or shabu shabu to the table in this cast-iron nabe. The interior of the ""nabe,"" which is the Japanese word for ""pot,"" is enamel-lined to prevent rust, while its cast-iron exterior and wooden lid ensures food stays hot and bubbling. A wooden trivet is included to protect your tabletop or other surfaces. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Nabe Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inchcast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-23.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12343-1|12343-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12343-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Imagine yourself in the quiet stillness of the night, and feel the cool air on your skin as you watch soft white cherry blossom petals gently falling around you. You can experience the beauty of this magical scene during every meal with this incredible Japanese ceramic bowl! Finished with a smooth and shiny glaze, this integral part of any cherry blossom dinnerware spread is painted with a deep dark blue reminiscent of a clear night sky. White cherry blossom branches are embossed into the bowl’s interior, with black alloy branches stretching across the bowl’s length alongside delicately painted white flowers. The branches are slightly grooved inward, giving this piece of Asian dinnerware a unique texture. The perfect size for serving small helpings of salad or pasta, this Japanese ceramic bowl will be sure to make meal set-up an easy experience. Grooved ridges along the bowl’s exterior allow for a steadier grip on the bowl, making this cherry blossom dinnerware perfect for serving small portions of soups or noodles as well! Paired with a large serving bowl, you’ll be able to create a refined and cohesive dinner spread. Like all pieces in the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection, this wonderful Asian dinnerware bowl was made in Japan from high-quality ceramic. It is both dishwasher and microwave-safe, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice elegance for functionality.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 0.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12343|12343|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12343.html"|""|(84.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Are you looking for a sophisticated set of Japanese serving bowls to complete your tableware spread? Look no further! This set of six captivating Asian bowls is sure to turn heads with its bold color and enchanting design. Made in Japan from sturdy ceramic, these high-quality bowls are extremely durable, and will quickly become your most popular pieces of tableware. Featuring exquisitely painted white cherry blossom flowers and buds growing along black alloy branches in its interior, this cherry blossom dinnerware set is both eye-catching and elegant. Painted with a magnificent dark blue, these Japanese serving bowls are finished with a smooth and shiny glaze that reflects light, much like shining stars in the night sky. Paired with a Japanese appetizer plate set for six from the same collection, you’ll be able to create an elegant and cohesive tableware spread. You can use this set of Japanese ceramic bowls to serve side dishes, whether that be coleslaw and corn or kimchi and fish cakes! Serve any individual portions in these bowls alongside a large ceramic dinner plate to serve your main entrée! With six beautiful Asian bowls for you to use, everyone around your dining table will be able to feel the quality in their hands, with ridges along these bowls’ exterior for extra grip. Every bowl in this cherry blossom dinnerware set is both dishwasher and microwave safe, making it an excellent gift for families and friends alike!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 5.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9438-1|9438-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossom Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9438-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Perfect for enjoying small servings of cereal, soups, or desserts, this cherry blossom bowl is sold as a single piece, perfect for getting the exact amount of ceramic bowls that you need for your home.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this cherry blossom bowl is a sky blue and features brown braches with white blooming cherry blossoms. The outside of the bowl has a stoneware grainy look in blue and brown with a thick brown brush stroke across the center.

    Available as a single piece from item# 9438, 6-1/4 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossoms Bowls Set, this cherry blossom bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe, making clean up a breeze. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| 9438|9438|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossom Bowls Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9438.html"|""|(94.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Delicate cherry blossoms in stages from firm bud to full bloom animate this glazed earth tone Japanese cherry blossom bowls set, making it appealing to the eyes as well as the palate. Meanwhile, a fuzzy dark ring lends a simplistic contrast to the sky blue exterior. Made in Japan from ceramic, this handmade Japanese cherry blossom bowls set is also a part of the Cherry Blossom collection. Complete your collection with these Asian soup bowls perfect for eating small portions of soup, cereal, rice dishes, and desserts. Perfect for a family of six, this Japanese cherry blossom bowl set comes with six matching bowls which also works great for smaller families in the case that one accidentally breaks or if you’re expecting some guests over. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Asian soup bowl set comes packages in a paper box, ready for gift-wrapping. Surprise your family or friends during the holidays with these beautiful bowls or even help newlyweds start a new collection for their new home.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-bowls-set-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-90.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 12241-1|12241-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12241-1.html"|""|(12.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made of earthenware in Japan, this Japanese ceramic bowl is designed to feel substantial and natural in your hands. However, there is nothing clunky about this ceramicware. The glistening exterior provides the perfect complement to its sturdy material, with a glossy finish that catches the light at every angle. The lustrous black of this Asian bowl is highlighted by the cosmic pattern found on the inside. This 6-1/4 inch Japanese ceramic bowl is an ideal size to serve a starter, such as soup, a side dish during the main course, or a delicious dessert. As one of the most functional pieces in the Modernist Moonlit Night tableware collection, this ceramic bowl is sure to be used often in your home or restaurant. After each use, it is safe to put in the dishwasher. Made in Japan, this earthenware bowl is finished in a smooth, glossy glaze that appeals to people seeking luxury, elegance, and sophistication in their Asian tableware. The glaze is black as night, which is the perfect backdrop for the hypnotizing design inside the Japanese ceramic bowl. A swirl of gray and white with hints of navy blue, the design is at once impressive and mysterious, much like the cosmos above. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12241|12241|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12241.html"|""|(75.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"If you are searching for a captivating set of Asian tableware, the Modernist Moonlit Night collection will fulfill all your dreams. The gray and white pattern inside this Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set for Six is an impeccable suggestion of moonlight through a cloudy night sky. The depth and glossy finish on this earthenware bowl enhance the beautiful design. Contemporary in most regards, the exposed ceramic along the base of this Japanese ceramic bowl is a thoughtful detail that will remind traditionalists of ancient Japanese ceramicware. Utilize these gorgeous bowls for breakfast cereal, soup at the midday meal, as part of your dinner setting, or afterwards for dessert. It is even the ideal size for snacks and treats throughout the day. This set of six Japanese ceramic bowls are great when matched with different designs and Japanese tableware, but best when paired with other pieces in the Modernist Moonlit Night collection, such as the Japanese Ceramic Plate Set for Six or the Japanese Soy Sauce Dish Set for Six. Together, these pieces form a cohesive look as wondrous and captivating as the moonlit sky. Designed to enchant dinner guests at any event, this set of six Japanese ceramic bowls will quickly become the most used tableware in your cabinet! Do not keep their beauty for yourself- this Asian tableware set makes a great housewarming gift and will arrive wrapped in a lovely paper box. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3"")
  • Producdt Wt. (6 lb 4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-for-six-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12396-1|12396-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Ceramic Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12396-1.html"|""|(11.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Donburi, or “rice-bowl dish,” is typically a meal made up of a bed of rice covered in delicious meats or savory vegetables. These Japanese cherry blossom donburi bowls are perfect for serving delicious rice dishes and will also look beautiful as a part of your unique dinnerware set! These artfully made donburi bowls feature a depiction of beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms in white, with brown branches and leaves and a mottled black underglaze. They also feature a spackled top-glaze which is smooth to the touch and visually gives the scene the appearance of a rainy night. These ceramic donburi bowls also come in a set of six to form a complete set for family meals. These bowls are made in Japan by skilled craftsman, and would look perfect accompanied with Japanese ceramic sauce dishes or soup bowls for serving miso as a side.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (15.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-ceramic-donburi-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-ceramic-donburi-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12396|12396|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Ceramic Donburi Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12396.html"|""|(65.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Donburi is a classic Japanese dish composed of a bed of rice which rests beneath tasty meats like unagi or seasoned pork, or delicious steamed vegetables. These artfully crafted donburi bowls feature Japanese cherry blossoms in white hanging onto their brown leaved branches amid a glossy, mottled black backdrop which makes a vivid and beautiful scene of a rainy spring night in Japan. With loose petals giving the impression of the temporary beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms, these bowls will remind you to cherish the passing beauty of a good meal. These made-in-Japan donburi bowls are spun and fired in small batches by dedicated professionals who have a deep appreciation for quality. These precious Japanese ceramics would be best accompanied by a set of unique ceramic saucers or with dinner plates of the same design, and would look great with sets of handcrafted Japanese chopsticks. Donburi is a staple dish in Japan and will soon become the same in your home with these beautiful dishes inspiring you to cook up something special!
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 2.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-ceramic-donburi-bowl-set-59.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-ceramic-donburi-bowl-set-60.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11592-1|11592-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Japanese Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11592-1.html"|""|(18.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Only the best earthenware is used to craft this beautiful Japanese donburi bowl. It is strong and carefully fired before the stunning glaze is applied to the interior and exterior of this Japanese ceramicware. The result of this careful craftsmanship is a donburi bowl perfect for serving noodle dishes, soups, rice, curries, and other traditional Asian cuisine. The highlight of this Japanese Donburi Bowl is the careful Karakusa design on the interior, but the exterior is finished in blurred shades of cloudy blue. A rustic and loose balance to the detailed interior. There are slight ridges running horizontally along the exterior of this Asian noodle bowl, which makes it easier to grip and serve the table. This added texture is also pleasing in the hand. Karakusa means “winding plant” and actually originated in the Middle East, known as arabesque. But for centuries the Karakusa has appeared on Japanese art, design, rugs, and ceramics. It is considered a lucky pattern in Japan, which makes this Japanese Donburi Bowl an ideal housewarming or wedding gift. Pair it with another piece from the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Collection or select this Japanese Donburi Bowl in a set for four for a standout present!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-donburi-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-noodle-bowl-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12411-1|12411-1|ITEM|"6-1/4 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12411-1.html"|""|(14.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"An elegent representation of beauty in asymmetry, these artfully printed Japanese ceramic donburi bowls will stand out as works of art on your table! With a white underglaze spackled in light blue and covered in prints of imperfect blue lines, these donburi bowls are excellent representations of Japanese wabi-sabi, or beautiful imperfection. Donburi is a Japanese dish consisting of a bed of rice topped with savory and delicious cuts of meat or vegetables, and this staple dish will begin to frequently find its way on your table once you have these beautiful dishes. Delicately crafted in a small workshop in Japan, these ceramic donburi bowls are individually fired with care and an appreciation for quality. These dishes pair well with dinner plates and shallow bowls of the same design to make a unique dinnerware set. Lovers of finely crafted Japanese ceramics would certainly be in your favor if you were to gift them a set of these elegant bowls! Their top glaze also makes them microwave and dishwasher safe, which makes cleanup a breeze.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (15.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-donburi-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-4-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-donburi-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 11558-1|11558-1|ITEM|"6-1/8 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Udon Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11558-1.html"|""|(11.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Finished in a charming, timeless design this Udon Noodle Bowl is a beautiful addition to any table setting. Whether you are looking for a classic piece to augment a restaurant collection or start your home Asian tableware collection, this piece from the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection is a delight. This Udon Noodle Bowl features delicate cherry blossoms and branches in a soft gray motif. The effect is understated, but lovely. It is a bowl that fits formal and informal occasions, which means you are certain to use it all the time. This Udon Noodle Bowl can be used for more than hot noodle soup; it is perfect for rice dishes, pasta, salad, miso soup, and even a hearty portion of ice cream for dessert. The versatility of this bowl is coupled with great functionality, as this Japanese bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe. The simplistic, cherry blossom motif is fitting for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Consider gifting this Udon Noodle Bowl for a housewarming or holiday. Like other pieces in the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, this beautiful bowl is a wonderful gift for any loved one. It is also available in a set for six, which is fantastic for setting your entire table!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-udon-noodle-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-udon-noodle-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11696-1|11696-1|ITEM|"6-1/8 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Udon Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11696-1.html"|""|(11.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Embodying a style that is both contemporary and mystifying, this medium-sized udon bowl is made to hold a perfect portion of noodles, rice, or soup for any meal. Carefully created in Japan, this sturdy porcelain bowl is durable and smooth to the touch, making it ideal to use for any occasion. Reminiscent of the coolness and moonshine of the night, the bowl’s slightly grooved exterior is entirely black, sprinkled with almost unnoticeable gray speckles that give the bowl an alluring sense of texture. Meanwhile, the interior of this udon bowl holds a captivating design, in which gray and white paint strokes spiral together from the rim of the Japanese bowl to its center and are complemented by flecks of faded blue paint. The elegant and practical nature of this udon bowl makes it an excellent addition to your dining table, as its intriguing design can continually capture the attention of any guest. Since this bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe, you can say goodbye to extra steps in the food preparation and cleaning process. With this convenience, you can always have this bowl on hand and ready to be used. This remarkable bowl is also available as a bowl set of six, so you and all your friends and family can happily and readily use these udon bowls together! The bowl set comes in a paper box that is ready to be gift-wrapped, making it a great gift for your loved ones.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Bowl Capacity (13 fl. 0z.)
  • Product Wt. (17.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-udon-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-1-8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-udon-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12284-1|12284-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12284-1.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Whether you are starting your Asian tableware set or adding to an existing collection, this Cherry Blossom Bowl is a beautiful piece to purchase. It is sophisticated in shape and finish, but retains a simple, traditional look that works for a number of occasions. This is a Japanese bowl that can be saved for special events or used daily in an upscale restaurant. As part of the Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom Dinnerware Set, this mid-sized Cherry Blossom Bowl has a distinct blue and white design. The entire inside of the bowl is a alternating background of plaid pattern and solid blue. Overlaid on this background are blooming cherry blossoms that represent the great joy and uncertain timing of our lives. These blue blossoms are carefully arranged for a pleasing pattern. Other creative craftsmanship is exemplified by the definite brown rim of this Cherry Blossom Bowl, as exemplified by the larger Cherry Blossom Noodle Bowl, and soft cherry blossom on branches design found along the exterior of the bowl. As versatile in use as this bowl as beautiful, you are sure to choose it for serving small appetizers, soups, salads, and side dishes during any meal. (Discontinued)
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (13.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-blooming-blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-bowl-last-two-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-blooming-blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12315-1|12315-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Glacier Ice Medium Shallow Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12315-1.html"|""|(15.65)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Durable and long-lasting, this Japanese serving bowl is a useful and practical addition to your tableware collection! Covered in a smooth and shiny gloss, this bowl has a thick rim dusted with a natural brown color that fades into a beautiful deep blue, reminiscent of ocean water. On both the bowl’s interior and exterior, the blue fades into a stunning speckled off-white. Like snow in a glacier, the natural colors on this Japanese ceramic bowl are sure to grab the attention of your dinner guests! This ceramic Japanese bowl and the other pieces of the Glacier Ice collection are not only high-quality, but also functional. As the bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe, you can save time both before and after meals with easy preparation and cleanup! The Japanese ceramic bowl’s medium size will help you prepare for any family dinner, dinner party, or potluck. Made in Japan, this beautiful medium Japanese serving bowl is the perfect choice for your dinner table and can be used to serve a variety of different foods. Whether you are seeking to serve salads, small portion of noodles, or pasta, this bowl is the perfect size. You can even buy this Japanese ceramic bowl in a set of four to create a cohesive look when you serve all your favorite dishes!
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-glacier-ice-medium-shallow-serving-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-glacier-ice-medium-shallow-serving-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12315|12315|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Glacier Ice Shallow Medium Serving Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12315.html"|""|(62.45)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set of four large ceramic Japanese bowls is perfect for serving main courses with your friends and family! Fill these bowls with any of your favorite entrees, whether that be stir fry, pasta, vegetables, or noodles. After your meal is done, you can simply place these bowls into the dishwasher, as these Japanese serving bowls are both dishwasher and microwave safe. Similar to the other products in the Glacier Ice collection, this enchanting set of bowls was made in Japan from high-quality ceramic. Touches of dark brown are found along the bowls’ rims, along with a beautiful dark blue color that gracefully fades into the signature off-white in the bowls’ centers. This set of Japanese ceramics is finished with a gloss that reflects light, similar to the pure white snow of a glacier. Paired with a set of four bowls, as well as other pieces that make up the Ibusuki Sea Spray Collection of tableware.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-udon-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-udon-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8738-1|8738-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Medium Cherry Blossom Japanese Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8738-1.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 8738, Medium Cherry Blossom On Blue Square Dish – Set of Six.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this single Japanese square plate is great for appetizers, small side dishes, or even finger foods.

    With the popular and well-loved motif of Cherry Blossoms, this Japanese square plate has raised edges so that any saucy dishes will not spill over. Each plate is also unique in color scheme as this collection is hand made and colors vary slightly from piece to piece.

    Make your very own set for one, two, three, or any number with this single Japanese square plate and don’t forget to pair up with other pieces from the Cherry Blossom collection as well. Made in Japan.
  • Dish Dimension (L 6-3/4"" x W 6-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-medium-cherry-blossom-japanese-square-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-medium-cherry-blossom-japanese-square-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12336-1|12336-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12336-1.html"|""|(23.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Reliable and effective, this incredible ceramic ramen bowl will quickly become one of your most well-used pieces of dinnerware! With its thick rim and smooth texture, you’ll immediately be able to feel the incredible quality of this Japan-made Asian noodle bowl. The ceramic bowl is incredibly functional, as it is both dishwasher and microwave safe and has subtle ridges along its exterior to allow for better grip. Embossed on top of smooth white ceramic, a minimalistic design of light gray cherry blossom branches stretches across the Japanese ramen bowl’s interior. The branches cross and twist against each other, emanating the spontaneous organization of nature. This design grooves slightly inward, giving the Asian noodle bowl a unique texture. Pair this beautiful bowl with a matching soup spoon to foster a cohesive look and feel for every meal. With its substantial volume, this Japanese ramen bowl is an excellent choice for serving any type of noodle soup, such as ramen or udon. However, it can also be used to serve a variety of other dishes, whether that be donburi, pasta, stir fry, or even cereal! Combined with a matching dinner plate, you’ll be able to serve any dish imaginable with this ceramic ramen bowl.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (34 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-noodle-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-noodle-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12336|12336|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Noodle Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12336.html"|""|(95.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this durable and functional pho bowl set is the perfect gift for any occasion, whether that be congratulating a family member on their marriage, welcoming a friend into their new home, or just spoiling yourself with an amazing new Japanese noodle bowl set! Dishwasher and microwave safe, these Japanese ceramic bowls can be used again and again. Enjoy easily slurping up your favorite noodle soup dishes with this Japanese noodle bowl set. When paired with a set of square dinner plates, you’ll be able to serve up your favorite combinations such as karaage and ramen, tempura and udon, or beansprouts and pho! These Japanese ceramic bowls are also the perfect size for serving dishes like donburi or pasta. This pho bowl set highlights a minimalistic design of beautiful pale gray cherry blossom flowers growing along thin gray branches. These branches intertwine and stretch across each bowl’s interior, a monochromatic design that will surely compliment any other Asian nesting bowls or tableware pieces you’d love to incorporate into your table setting!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (34 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 10.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-noodle-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-noodle-bowl-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12337-1|12337-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12337-1.html"|""|(11.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Invite the mystery and intrigue of a cool night sky into your home with this incredible Japanese ceramic bowl! This bowl’s shiny pitch-black exterior is the perfect complement to the gentle strokes of gray, white, and blue paint that swirl into the bowl’s interior. As is with all pieces from the Modernist Moonlit Night Collection, this Japanese serving bowl is evocative of the graceful and poetic image of moonlight in pure darkness. A compliment to all high-quality Japanese ceramics, this bowl features a thick and sturdy rim that is a testament to its durability. This Japanese serving bowl will be one of your most long-lasting pieces of dinnerware. With its microwave and dishwasher safe nature, you’ll be using it again and again! This bowl’s medium size makes it a reliable choice for serving fried rice, salads, cereal or pasta. You might even use this Japanese serving bowl when digging into snacks or desserts during family bonding time, as its shallow nature makes it easy for everyone to access from all sides of the table! Paired with a set of six large donburi bowls, you can serve dinner in style by building a cohesive set of Japanese ceramics.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 0.8 oz)
  • Bowl Capacity (22 fl oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12337|12337|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12337.html"|""|(43.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Don’t sacrifice beauty and elegance for functionality! With this Japanese bowl set, your dining spread will bring modern sophistication to the table, whether you’re serving fried noodles, pasta, or tossed salad. Whatever entrée you’re thinking of cooking up, these Japanese ceramic bowls are large and sturdy. Their rounded edges make them ideal for serving desserts such as ice cream or pudding. You’ll quickly fall in love with these bowls for their variety of uses! Paired with a Japanese ramen bowl set, you’ll be able to serve any dish imaginable. Sporting an enchanting design of gray and white paint swirling into each Japanese ceramic bowl’s center, each bowl in this set will give you a unique image of a mysterious moonlit night. The bold black glaze that envelops these Japanese serving bowls’ exteriors and rims catches and reflects light, evocative of shining stars in a dark night sky. Any pieces from both the Modernist Moonlit Night Collection and the Starry Night Collection will allow you to showcase the natural beauty of a night sky right on your dining table! Made in Japan with sturdy ceramic, these Japanese serving bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe, making them an extremely practical and purposeful choice. Allow your friends and family to be ready for any occasion by gifting them this high-quality Japanese bowl set! Packaged in a paper box, these bowls will come ready for you to gift wrap and make someone’s day.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 9.6 oz)
  • Bowl Capacity (22 fl oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-bowl-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11697-1|11697-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11697-1.html"|""|(16.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The Modernist Moonlit Night Tableware Collection is easily identifiable by its stunning spiral pattern. The swirling white and grays that cover the inside of this piece, the Japanese Donburi Bowl, are a reflection of the midnight sky when it is drenched in moonlight but slightly covered in clouds. This mystical sight is captured in these earthenware bowls. An unyielding black glaze covers the rest of the bowl and offsets the vibrant pattern on the inside of this Japanese donburi bowl to create a look and feel that truly reflects the sky at night. If you weren’t already enthralled by this piece of Asian tableware, the glossy finish will catch your eye as it reflects light in all directions. This Japanese bowl is the perfect piece to complete a table setting. It is sophisticated modern, yet warm. The earthenware is substantial and significant in your hand. The bowl has a slight ripple running along its exterior, a small feature that is thoughtfully incorporated into the ceramicware. This Japanese donburi bowl is sold as a set for four in the same Modernist Moonlit Night design. As a single bowl or set for four, the Japanese donburi bowl pairs well with other Asian tableware in the Modernist Moonlit Night collection, such as the Japanese Rice Bowl and Japanese Ceramic Plate.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (19 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-donburi-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-donburi-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11697|11697|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Large Donburi Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11697.html"|""|(64.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Crafted in Japan, this donburi bowl set is crafted from quality porcelain and comes with four beautifully modern bowls in a bold black with an intriguing motif of grey and white wash of paint in a subtle swirling design that brings to mind the mystery and allure of a moonlit night.

    Featuring an enchanting design with a glossy black exterior featuring raised grooves that beautifully complements the interior with a gentle swirling motif that lightens from grey to white with a subtle wash of blue and brings to mind the beautiful and poetic image of moonlight in a night sky.

    Large sized, each bowl in this charming donburi bowl set is great for serving soup, donburi, rice, noodles, or pasta. Beautifully enigmatic and modern in style, this porcelain donburi bowl set is microwave and dishwasher safe, and makes a wonderful addition to any dining table.

    Stylish and bold, yet gentle and enchanting in design, this lovely donburi bowl set is a great way to bring a little mystique and magic to your next dinner party. Whether you are poetic or modernist at heart when it comes to dining ware, this beautiful bowl set will make a fine addition.

    Packaged in a paper gift box, this donburi bowl set also makes a alluring housewarming gift.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (19 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 8.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-large-donburi-bowl-set-for-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlight-night-japanese-large-donburi-bowl-set-for-six-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12121-1|12121-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Moss Green Japanese Plate "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12121-1.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made from durable ceramic, this small Japanese plate is perfect for nature-lovers and those who want to add an earthy look to their tableware. With a scalloped rim and a smooth papery texture, this handmade appetizer plate is a wonderful choice to hold small saucy dishes as well as appetizers such as Japanese salads, pot stickers, bread, or any dressed appetizers. Painted with a pale forest green mixed with a brown sandy color, the plate is reminiscent of Spanish moss. With subtle grooves in its center, the Japanese plate brings ripples in the water to mind. Because this wonderful plate is handmade in Japan, each plate that is made is different from the next, adding a component of uniqueness to every plate. For those who are in touch with nature or simply love earthen style, this Japanese plate along with any other products in the Moss Green collection will give you exactly what you desire. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this small piece of nature is a useful and charming addition to your dining table.
  • Plate Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (11.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-moss-green-japanese-plate-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-moss-green-japanese-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12320-1|12320-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Shallow Starry Night Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12320-1.html"|""|(12.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Starry Night collection, this medium-sized serving bowl was made in Japan from durable ceramic, making it a long-lasting piece of Japanese dinnerware you can enjoy for years to come! Dishwasher and microwave safe, this ceramic Japanese bowl is a practical choice for any household. The colors of this Japanese serving bowl are comparable to the cool tones of the starry night sky. Painted with an enchanting dark blue, this ceramic Japanese bowl features specks of light blue paint in its interior, which swirl together into the center of the bowl, similar to an image of the beautiful Milky Way. With a smooth and glossy texture that reflects light, this sturdy piece of Japanese dinnerware is the perfect size for serving smaller portions of any dish, such as stir fry, dry noodles, or desserts. The dark and subdued colors of this Japanese serving bowl will surely accentuate the warm colors of the food you are serving. You can even buy this bowl in a set of four to create a cohesive dinner spread when you serve dinner!
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-shallow-starry-night-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-shallow-starry-night-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12320|12320|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Shallow Starry Night Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12320.html"|""|(45.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring an enchanting dark blue color reminiscent of the night sky, this set of four Japanese serving bowls boasts a beautiful and classic pattern you’ll love on your dinner table! The interior of these ceramic dinner bowls showcases specks of blue paint that look like stars, which swirl into the bowls’ centers like a spiral galaxy. Finished with a shiny gloss, these wonderful ceramic Japanese bowls are smooth to the touch and sparkle in the light. These ceramic dinner bowls are the perfect size for serving smaller portions of stir-fry, noodles, or even dessert. This Japanese serving bowl set also makes for a wonderful gift, as it is readily packaged in a paper box. Whether you are looking for a housewarming, wedding, or graduation gift, these beautiful ceramic Japanese bowls will be well-received by any of your friends and family! Made in Japan, from high-quality ceramic, these bowls are both microwave and dishwasher safe, meaning that you can spend less time preparing and cleaning up meals, and more time enjoying them! Paired with other pieces from the Starry Night collection like a set of six rice bowls, you can create beautiful and cohesive dining spread.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 13.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-shallow-starry-night-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-set-for-four-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-shallow-starry-night-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-set-for-four-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12317-1|12317-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Starry Night Japanese Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12317-1.html"|""|(11.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Serve your noodles, pasta, salad, or donburi in style with this gorgeous Japanese donburi bowl! Part of the Starry Night collection, this ceramic Japanese bowl can be used to serve any meal of the day, whether you are eating cereal, stir fry, or dessert. Made in Japan, this donburi bowl is also dishwasher and microwave safe, making it a practical and functional choice for your home. You can also enjoy eating from this Japanese donburi bowl with the rest of your family and friends by purchasing it in a set of four. This Japanese donburi bowl will surely bring a classic and sophisticated look to your table, with its dark blue exterior that shines in the light due to the bowl’s smooth and glossy finish. This ceramic Japanese bowl also showcases a pattern evocative of stars swirling in the night sky, as light blue specks tastefully fill the bowl’s interior.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-donburi-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-donburi-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12317|12317|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Starry Night Japanese Donburi Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12317.html"|""|(41.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from durable ceramic, this high-quality set of four Japanese donburi bowls makes for the perfect gift on any occasion! Whether you are simply spoiling yourself with a new set of beautiful Japanese dinnerware, or congratulating a friend for their wedding, this donburi bowl set comes readily-packaged in a paper box, ready for you to wrap and give to friends and family. Every piece of this donburi bowl set is the perfect size for serving donburi, noodle soups, or pasta. You can also get creative with the way you serve food by pairing this Japanese dinnerware set with other products from the Starry Night collection, such as a set of large shallow serving bowls or a set of dinner plates. The vibrant blue of this donburi bowl set is sure to catch your dinner guests’ eyes. Most prominently, the interiors of these bowls feature elegant specks of light blue paint that mimic bright stars in the night sky. This set of Japanese donburi bowls is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making meal preparation and cleanup quick and easy.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-donburi-bowl-set-of-four-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-donburi-bowl-set-of-four-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12446-1|12446-1|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12446-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Each year at springtime, Japan celebrates the season's first appearance of its cherry blossoms. This centuries-old tradition is known as the Hanami festival, when people all over Japan gather beneath Sakura (cherry blossom) trees to admire the all too brief lifespan of these beautiful flowers. Sakura has traditionally been a prominent motif in Japanese design, including pottery. Our genuine Japanese bowl honors this enduring tradition with a modern take on the Sakura theme. Made of durable microwave and dishwasher safe ceramicware, this Japanese serving bowl is coated all over with a shiny mottled black glaze. It features a simple white cherry blossom-inspired line drawing on the inside. Then, the lines radiate from center to edge of the bowl. The unique, rounded bowl is completely smooth, and comforting to hold. With a capacity 26 fluid ounces, it's ideal for an individual serving of appetizers and noodle-based dishes, as well as ice creams and puddings. As part of the Sunlit Sakura Collection, this Japanese ceramic bowl pairs well with other matching pieces like our 7-1/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (26 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12446|12446|ITEM|"6-3/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12446.html"|""|(61.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"The elegant yet minimalist design of these Japanese ceramic bowls puts a modern spin on a traditional, centuries-old concept. In Japan, the Sakura (cherry blossom) has a long, meaningful history. Following a tradition that dates back hundreds of years, people all over Japan celebrate spring with Hanami festivals honoring the beautiful, fragile cherry blossoms that bloom only for a short time. While Sakura are short-lived, the bowls in this set of four are built to last. These robust and durable Japanese bowls are made of microwave and dishwasher safe ceramicware, and feature a unique round edged rim and thick construction. Each ceramic bowl is coated all over with a smooth shiny glaze in mottled black. In the center is a simple rough textured white line drawing of a flower painted in the center. Lines radiate inward towards the flower, representing the sun's rays. With a 26 fluid ounce capacity, each small Japanese cherry blossom bowl in this four-piece set is suitable for an individual serving of appetizers, noodles, desserts, ice cream, and more. This set of four Japanese ceramic bowls is part of our Sunlit Sakura Collection. Although this set is great on its own, it pairs beautifully with our matching plate sets: 7-1/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate Set
    10-1/8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Dinner Plate Set for Four
    This set is skillfully crafted in Japan and packaged in its original paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (26 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 10.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-of-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-of-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12262|12262|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12262.html"|""|(54.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set of four 6-3/8"" Asian bowls is perfect for your next dinner party or even in a Michelin Star restaurant table setting. All of the Arctic Ice Japanese bowls in this set are decorated in a smooth glaze of blue, gray, pearl, and hints of green. Done by hand, the pattern of this matte finish is similar on each, but varies from bowl to bowl for a pleasing effect on your dining table. Medium in size, these pieces of Japanese tableware are the best choice for serving a Japanese rice dish, breakfast cereal, or an ice cream treat after dinner. These bowls will be your choice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner because their size, shape, and pattern allow these bowls to be practical and gorgeous in any setting. Part of the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, the Japanese Bowls Set for Four pairs well with the Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Four and Japanese Plate Set of the same collection. The bowls are all dishwasher and microwave safe to save you time preparing and cleaning up a meal. Made of sturdy ceramic, these Japanese bowls are certain to last years full of wonderful meals. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 3"")
  • Bowl Capacity (27 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 2.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-bowls-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-bowls-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12262-1|12262-1|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Donburi Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12262-1.html"|""|(15.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This mid-sized Japanese donburi bowl is one of the more widely used pieces in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection. Measuring 6-3/8"" in diameter and 3"" in height, this bowl is wider at the top than at the base. This interesting shape makes it a great Japanese bowl for any rice dish, ice cream, soup, or breakfast cereal. Whether you are serving chicken, fish, other meat, or vegetables over rice, rest assured the Arctic Ice Japanese Donburi Bowl is the perfect choice on your table. The design on this donburi bowl is contemporary and abstract. The blue glaze seems to melt into the gray and green background, evoking the image of thick, glacial ice melting into the sea. As each bowl is glazed by hand, your Arctic Ice Japanese Donburi Bowl will be a unique piece on the table. Made of durable ceramic with a smooth finish, this Asian bowl will stand out among other pieces on a shelf or table setting, but looks best when incorporated with other pieces from the Arctic Ice collection. It can be used in a high-end Asian restaurant or trendy brunch spot. Consider combining it with the larger 8"" Japanese Ceramic Bowl or smaller 4-7/8"" Japanese Rice Bowl. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 3"")
  • Bowl Capacity (27 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-donburi-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-donburi-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12460-1|12460-1|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Japanese Ceramic Salad Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12460-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This cherry blossom appetizer plate shows an assortment of pink cherry blossom designs on the top surface. Made from fine ceramics in Japan with a smooth glossy glaze, this ceramic plate has a simple design with an overall deep ocean blue color and two simple groupings of cherry blossoms on opposite sides. Perfect for serving sushi or even for a few crackers, cookies, or macaroons to enjoy with your tea, this small cherry blossom plate makes for a great presentation. Accompany with other cherry blossom themed dishes like our 10 inch Blue and Pink Sakura Japanese Ceramic Dinner Plate and enjoy a serene dinner experience with some close friends.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (7.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-salad-plate-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-salad-plate-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12460|12460|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Japanese Ceramic Salad Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12460.html"|""|(49.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A serene sextet, these Japanese ceramic salad plates showcase the simplicity and beauty of sakura, those long-cherished cherry blossoms found throughout Japan. Unglazed hearts make up the petals populating the pink interior. The smooth edges of each plate undulate, spicing up the overall design. With a shallow depth, these Japanese ceramic plates are suitable for side salads, appetizers, bread and slice of chocolate desserts. Find companion pieces for this six-plate set in our Blue and Pink Sakura Collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Come packaged in a paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 15.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-salad-plate-set-of-six-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-japanese-ceramic-salad-plate-set-of-six-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12195-1|12195-1|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12195-1.html"|""|(13.55)|(10.85)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Looking straight down into the center of this Japanese bowl, a contemporary starburst design will catch your eyes. This Japanese bowl features a white background with blue strokes spreading from the center towards the rim. Glazed to the perfection, this Japanese bowl has a smooth and glossy finish. This enchanting pattern can also be found on all the pieces within the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection.

    Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese bowl is perfect for serving a decent amount of rice, soup or instant noodles. You can also use it to enjoy a nice bowl of cereal or dessert of your choice.

    You can also purchase this Japanese bowl in a set of six, item #12195, already comes packaged in a paper box ready for gift wrapping. The bowl set can be gifted as a present for your friends and family who enjoy collecting beautiful tableware collection.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-noodle-bowl-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12195|12195|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Serving Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12195.html"|""|(77.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this serving bowl set comes in a set of six bowls which makes it perfect for both daily use and big dinner parties. The size of the bowl would be ideal to serve a decent amount of rice, soup or noodles. You can also use them to enjoy a nice bowl of cereal or dessert of your choice.

    As a part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this set of Japanese serving bowls features a white background with blue strokes spreading from the center towards the rim to create an eye-catching starburst design. Glazed to the perfection, these serving bowls have a smooth and glossy finish.

    This Japanese serving bowl set already comes packaged in a paper box ready for gift wrapping; this set can be gifted as a present for your friends and family who enjoy collecting beautiful tableware collection.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt.(3 lb 13.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-serving-bowl-set-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-serving-bowl-set-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12441-1|12441-1|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Starry Night Japanese Udon Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12441-1.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a speckled blue top glaze on the outside and mottled black on the inside, the design scheme of this noodle bowl is inspired by the tranquil beauty of the night sky. This stunning bowl is made from dishwasher and microwave safe ceramicware, and sturdy enough to last you for many years to come. At nearly seven and three quarter inches in diameter, this beautiful Japanese udon bowl is the perfect vessel for serving udon and other noodle dishes, including ramen. You can use this versatile bowl for so much more than serving noodles, though. Pack it with hearty flavorful rice, meat, and vegetables for a warm, satisfying Japanese donburi bowl. Or fill it with your favorite brothy soup. It will make a thoughtful gift for a wedding, birthday, housewarming, or ""just because."" While you're at it, tuck a few accessories like chopsticks and a chopsticks holder in there, too. This single bowl is just one part of the Starry Night Collection of dinnerware that you will be proud to use. You can combine it with any pieces from this collection to make your own customized set. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/8"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-udon-bowl-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-udon-bowl-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12441|12441|ITEM|"6-3/8 Inch Starry Night Japanese Udon Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12441.html"|""|(115.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Inspired by peaceful night skies, the Japanese bowls in this set of six are speckled with a topcoat in a stunning shade of blue on the outside, with a mottled black design on the inside. The dark color of the interior helps you to easily see the pale colored noodles at the bottom of the bowl so you can grab every last one. These quintessentially Asian bowls are made from durable, long-lasting ceramicware, and safe for the microwave and dishwasher. They are ideal for serving your favorite noodle dishes, whether that is udon or ramen, or even macaroni and cheese. They are great for more than noodles, though. You can also create delicious Japanese donburi bowls, piling them high with savory rice, meat, veggies and more. This set is part of the Starry Night Collection of dinnerware. You can add other pieces from this collection to create your own customized set. It makes a great wedding or housewarming gift that will be enjoyed by the recipient for many years to come. And while you're at it, why not add a pair of chopsticks and a chopsticks holder to your gift? Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/8"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8 lb 10 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-udon-bowl-set-for-six-22.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-3-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-udon-bowl-set-for-six-23.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12261-1|12261-1|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12260-1.html"|""|(8.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Bring the beauty and depth of melting arctic ice to your dinner table with this Japanese Ceramic Plate. The smaller size and noteworthy shape of this Asian ceramicware makes it a choice piece for serving a dinner roll, appetizer, dessert, or presenting a piece of fruit. The craftsmanship embodies organized chaos, with an undulated rim that dips and rises from light hammering and a smooth glaze done by hand. The result is Asian tableware that is traditionally made, but decidedly contemporary. This single plate is a unique piece in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection. The gorgeous design on this Japanese Ceramic Plate is a spattering of blue and pearl on a gray base that isn’t repeated on any other piece of tableware. Therefore, your Japanese Ceramic Plate will be singular in its design. Pair it with the larger Japanese Plate for Dinner and mid-sized Japanese Donburi Bowl for a complete look across your upmarket restaurant or home table. The style and shape of this Japanese Ceramic Plate is not defined by a particular cuisine or culture. While made in Japan, this modern piece can be used for breakfast or brunch and used just as easily for a formal dinner service. It is also an interesting piece to use on a counter or shelf for trinkets and small collectables. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (13.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ceramic-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ceramic-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12261|12261|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12261.html"|""|(47.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"A 6-5/8"" Japanese Plate Set for Six is the perfect way to complete your table setting, whether in a restaurant or at home. When finished in the matte glaze of the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, you are certain to not only finalize a table setting, but do so with a flourish. The Arctic Ice design is natural, vibrant, and modern. Plus, it is unique on each of these six Japanese plates because the glaze is done by hand. This Japanese plate set was purposefully crafted for dinner rolls, but the plates can be utilized throughout a meal for appetizers, dry desserts, or saucers for the Arctic Ice Japanese Teacups. The blue and pearl glaze atop a gray base is sophisticated enough to be used for dinner, but rustic enough for brunch, lunch, or tea. Simply, this Asian ceramicware set will impress you with its versatility. If you are shopping for a wedding gift or maybe for your own wedding registry, add the Japanese Plate Set for Six and you will receive a present that lasts many meals and countless memories. The set comes wrapped in a paper box and ready for delivery to someone special in your life. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-plate-set-for-six-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-plate-set-for-six-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11956-1|11956-1|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Cherry Blossom Small Asian Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11956-1.html"|""|(14.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 11956, Cherry Blossom Collection Japanese Cherry Blossom Plates Set, this small Asian dinner plate is perfect for serving salads, bread, appetizers, and desserts.

    Featuring the well loved cherry blossom; this small Asian dinner plate is as beautiful on your table as it is on display in your china cabinet. With a vibrant sky blue with hints of jade green and a brown contrasting rim, this cherry blossom plate will definitely attract anyone’s attention at your dinner party.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this small Asian dinner plate is made in Japan from quality ceramic. Bring this out to your dinner party with no worries as this cherry blossom palate is also microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-cherry-blossom-small-asian-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-cherry-blossom-small-asian-dinner-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12316-1|12316-1|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Glacier Ice Japanese Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12316-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Part of the Glacier Ice collection, this high-quality and durable Japanese donburi bowl will make for a stunning addition to your tableware! Reminiscent of a beautiful glacier, this bowl stands out because of its stunning dark brown rim, which fades into a natural blue color on both the interior and exterior of the bowl. The light brush strokes of blue paint flow seamlessly into the speckled off-white that cover the rest of the donburi bowl. With a glossy finish that reflects light, this elegant Japanese donburi bowl can be used to serve any type of noodles, donburi, or soup. While you are eating, the subtle ridges along the ceramic bowl’s exterior will make sure you have a good hold on the bowl, preventing slips and spills. Made in Japan, this ceramic bowl is also dishwasher and microwave safe, making it a practical and versatile choice. This charming donburi bowl is also sold in a set of four, so that you can enjoy meals with your family and friends, while appreciating the natural design that this bowl brings.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-donburi-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-donburi-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12316|12316|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Glacier Ice Japanese Large Donburi Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12316.html"|""|(62.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this donburi bowl set is crafted from high-quality ceramic and comes with four elegant bowls that you can use to serve noodles, donburi, pasta, or soup! Each donburi bowl in the set is both dishwasher and microwave safe, making it easy for you to quickly prepare and clean up after your meal. Every bowl in the Glacier Ice collection features a shiny off-white that is showcased on most of the interior and exterior of the bowl. This light color is contrasted by a deep, dark brown rim and bold strokes of blue painted underneath it. These colors are similar to those you might find when gazing upon a beautiful glacier. Each Japanese donburi bowl is painted so uniquely that no bowl is exactly the same, similar to how the beauty of nature cannot be recreated. This set of high-quality Japanese donburi bowls is also packaged in a paper gift box, making it perfect choice as a wedding or housewarming gift. If you gift this along with a set of shallow medium serving bowls, your friends and family will be able to serve any entrée they can think of!
  • Product Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 7.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-large-donburi-bowl-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-large-donburi-bowl-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12430|12430|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Japanese Serving Bowl of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12430.html"|""|(76.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"From the wavy lotus flower rims to the intentionally messy, splotched, blue vertical brushstroke patterns on the inside and outside, this set of six shallow bowls embodies wabi-sabi, the popular Japanese concept of wholeheartedly embracing imperfection. These Asian bowls are made of convenient microwave and dishwasher safe ceramicware that will last for many years to come. These durable, long-lasting bowls are excellent for serving ice cream, apple puree, and other treats. This Japanese ceramic bowl set makes a thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift. Measuring just slightly over six and a half inches in diameter, this is one of the middle sized bowls in the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection. You can add other pieces from this collection to create your own customized set. These bowls coordinate perfectly with the plates and bowls of different sizes like the ones suitable for soy sauce or for serving delicious Donburi. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 15.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-japanese-serving-bowl-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-japanese-serving-bowl-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12412-1|12412-1|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12412-1.html"|""|(11.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"A wonderfully asymmetrical converging line print makes these Japanese ceramic bowls stand out as a new take on a traditional color scheme and design. These artfully printed works of Japanese ceramics are coated in a fine white underglaze, spattered with light blue, and printed with geometrical lines striping around the bowl each with individual differences. A perfect small serving bowl for small side salads, these bowls would also beautifully hold cold tofu or small servings of rice, as well as side salads or assorted nuts. Coated in a resilient and glossy top-glaze, these bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe. With an undulating curve at their rim, these bowls have an opened lotus appearance and would look wonderful paired with a unique set of larger Japanese ceramic bowls and dinner plates. These beautiful Japanese ceramic bowls are made in a small workshop in Japan and are each delicately formed and fired by skilled craftsmen with keen eyes for detail. Their unique design makes them truly one of a kind, and will quickly find a permanent place at your dinner table!
  • Product Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-103.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-109.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12430-1|12430-1|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12430-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"From the undulating rim to the intentionally messy splotchy vertical blue lines on the inside and outside, the design of this unique, rustic Japanese serving bowl is inspired by wabi-sabi, the popular Japanese concept of embracing the virtues of imperfection. Made of durable, long-lasting ceramicware, this blue and white bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe. In honor of this concept of wabi-sabi, this Japanese bowl is ideal for serving homemade apple puree, ice cream, and other treats that might not always be perfect, but usually made with love. This Japanese ceramic bowl makes a great housewarming or birthday gift that your recipient will enjoy for many years to come. This shallow, medium-sized single bowl measures just over six and a half inches in diameter, and it is just one of the coordinating bowls you will find in the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection. You can add other pieces from this collection to create a customized set. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-108.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-110.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12412|12412|ITEM|"6-5/8 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Ceramic Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12412.html"|""|(70.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Beauty in asymmetry and imperfection is something natural to Japanese aesthetics, and actually has a name! Wabi-sabi is the idea that there is a particular kind of beauty in the imperfect which makes intentionally asymmetrical and imperfect pieces something to be cherished. These small Japanese ceramic bowls feature a pattern of asynchronous converging lines in blue against a shimmering white underglaze, with splotches of light blue scattered along its surface. With a smooth and glossy top-glaze, these ceramic bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe! Smaller than a rice bowl, these Japanese ceramic bowls would make the perfect shallow dishes for small sides like side salads, pickled vegetables, and would even be great for beer snacks! With an undulating rim giving the appearance of a blooming lotus, these plates are certain to wow guests and would make for the perfect gift for someone who appreciates finely made Japanese ceramics. Complete a unique dinnerware set by pairing these with a set of larger ceramic dinner bowls of the same design, or with an artful Japanese plate set to make every dinner inspired and special.
  • Product Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 15.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/6-5-8-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-bowl-set-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6156|6156|ITEM|"7 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6156.html"|""|(38.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Bring hot and hearty Japanese fare like sukiyaki or shabu shabu to the table in this cast-iron nabe. The interior of the ""nabe,"" which is the Japanese word for ""pot,"" is enamel-lined to prevent rust, while its cast-iron exterior and wooden lid ensures food stays hot and bubbling. A wooden trivet is included to protect your tabletop or other surfaces. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Nabe Dimension (D 7"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-66.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12335-1|12335-1|ITEM|"7 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Ceramic Pasta Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12335-1.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Make the colors of any dish you serve pop with this minimalistic yet refined cherry blossom dinnerware! This Japanese serving bowl is the perfect size to serve any of your favorite entrees and main dishes such as stir fry, pasta, fried rice, or noodles. Its elegant design also makes it a wonderful choice as a centerpiece for your dining table. Whether you choose to fill it with fruits or ornaments or allow it to stand alone, this Japanese ceramic bowl is sure to make a statement on your dining table. The minimalistic palette of this beautiful Japanese serving bowl allows it to be a versatile choice for your dining table, since you can pair it with any number of unique Asian bowls. Finished with a smooth and shiny glaze, this white Japanese ceramic bowl features defined gray branches that stretch across the bowl's interior. Pale gray cherry blossom flowers bloom along each branch, each uniquely painted to emulate the organic patterns of nature. Made in Japan with durable ceramic, this unique cherry blossom dinnerware is made to be both dishwasher and microwave safe. This Japanese ceramic bowl is a versatile and sophisticated addition to your dinnerware, and has a multitude of uses due to its wide diameter and sizable depth. You can pair it with a matching dinner plate to start creating your own personal cohesive table setting!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (28 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-pasta-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-pasta-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12335|12335|ITEM|"7 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Ceramic Pasta Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12335.html"|""|(55.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Although the palette and design of this cherry blossom dinnerware set is muted and minimalistic, it packs a punch in sophistication and significance! These ceramic serving bowls feature a design of twisting gray branches that reaches across each bowl’s interior against the brilliant off-white ceramic. Similar to all the pieces in the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, carefully painted gray cherry blossom petals bloom along each of the branches, which represent honor and renewal in Japanese culture. This Japanese bowl set is perfect for anyone who wants to serve their main dishes and entrees in style. Matched with a set of plates from the same collection, your table will exude the gracefulness of blooming cherry blossom trees in the spring! Each bowl in this cherry blossom dinnerware set is also great for serving fruits and snacks for the whole family. These ceramic serving bowls will make for an excellent newlywed or house-warming gift, due to their long-lasting and practical nature. Made from sturdy and smooth ceramic, this Japan-made bowl set features high-quality craftsmanship. All the bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe, making them gifts that will surely be appreciated! The Japanese bowl set comes in a paper box ready for you to wrap and make someone’s day with.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (28 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 10 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-pasta-bowl-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-pasta-bowl-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12434-1|12434-1|ITEM|"7 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12434-1.html"|""|(11.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The pretty blue pattern on this Japanese serving bowl is inspired by the thin, straight reed-like Tokusa plants popular in classic Japanese design. This large-sized, shallow bowl is made of durable, long-lasting ceramicware that is microwave and dishwasher safe. The interior features a simple yet elegant pattern of little blue dots along the rim, above light gray vertical stripes. The entire bowl has a smooth white surface. Made in Japan, this affordable and versatile Japanese ceramic bowl has ample room for serving soup, salad, ice cream, cereal, and more. Makes a great wedding, birthday, or housewarming gift. This is a single bowl from the Tokusa Blue and White Collection of dinnerware. At seven inches in diameter, this bowl is the largest in the collection. You can add other pieces to create your own customized set. Did you know... our dishwasher safe porcelain Spoon and Chopsticks Rest is a great go-with. It is a handy place to keep your utensils nearby, and away from the tabletop.
  • Product Dimension (D 7"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-ceramic-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-ceramic-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12434|12434|ITEM|"7 Inch Tokusa Blue and White Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set of Five "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12434.html"|""|(53.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"These large-sized, shallow Japanese bowls are made of durable ceramicware with a smooth textured finish. Safe for the microwave and dishwasher, this set of five bowls will fit your family's busy everyday lifestyle. Each easy-care, versatile bowl measures seven inches in diameter, an ideal size for serving soup, salad, ice cream, or cereal. These Japanese ceramic bowls feature a pattern of small blue dots along the rim, above light gray vertical strokes reminiscent of thin, straight Tokusa plants. These bowls pair well with our dishwasher safe porcelain spoon and chopsticks rest. This five piece set of Asian bowls will go well with any items in the Tokusa Blue and White Collection. Do you need more than five of these bowls? You can order as many individual pieces of this size as you like, here. Like other pieces in the collection, they make simple yet elegant wedding, housewarming, and birthday gifts.Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 7"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 15 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-of-five-last-set-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-tokusa-blue-and-white-japanese-ceramic-bowls-of-five-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6180|6180|ITEM|"7 Piece 12 Inch Single Handle Natural Nonstick Flat Bottom Wok Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6180.html"|""|(49.35)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Rather than ordering take-out make yourself a wonderful meal that tastes just like it came from the best Chinese restaurant in your area. Get this seven piece wok set and complete your kitchen. The black flat bottom wok is naturally preseasoned to make preparing an Asian meal a quick and easy process. Previous to the invention of the preseasoned pans, an extensive process of heating and adding spices and oil over high heat was required to create the perfect tasting Asian food. This nonstick cold rolled carbon steel bottom is designed to efficiently use the heat from a gas or electric stove to cook your meal to perfection without making a huge mess.

    An aluminum dome cover keeps heat in and the bamboo knob makes it possible to remove the lid even when the contents are piping hot and a wooden handle extends from one side to make maneuvering the pan safe and easy. To make your new cooking endeavor even easier a bamboo spatula, large fork, rice paddle, ladle, a pair of bamboo cooking chopsticks and a wok recipe booklet are included and will help you perfect the art of stir-fry. The booklet also has tips on how to take care of the wok and make it last.

    Use this set to stir-fry, saute, or pan fry any meal. It is a great gift for everyone from a kitchen novice to an expert chef. Made in Taiwan. Hand washing recommended for all pieces. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 12"")
  • Lid Dimension (D 11-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-piece-12-inch-single-handle-natural-nonstick-flat-bottom-wok-set-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-piece-12-inch-single-handle-natural-nonstick-flat-bottom-wok-set-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 6182|6182|ITEM|"7 Piece 14 Inch Double Handle Pre-Seasoned Flat Bottom Wok Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6182.html"|""|(75.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Ever wonder how chefs whip up the greatest meals in just minutes? The secret is the cookware they use. This Taylor and NG carbon steel wok set will take your cooking skills to the next level.

    This 14 inch flat bottom wok has a long bamboo handle that will keep your hand away from the head and has a fastening so that you can hang the pan from a ceiling rack. A bamboo knob on the top of the aluminum dome cover makes removing the lid safe and easy.

    The Chinese seasoning process is an extensive one that requires repeated heating of the pan with oils and takes practice and patience. But with this preseasoned wok, all the guesswork has been done for you. For those watching their caloric intake it's a great option since less oil is required in the cooking process.

    Carbon steel is known in the industry as the best material for a wok as it evenly distributes heat and is an all natural nonstick surface so you won't have to worry about extra chemicals getting in your food. And the shape of the pan is designed to properly and efficiently conduct heat evenly.

    Bamboo cooking chopsticks wrapped with black leather straps will ensure that your noodles, rice or stir fry dishes are cooked evenly while the bamboo rice paddle makes serving your guests a breeze. A stainless steel spatula, ladle and cleaver that each have a wood handle are all included in the set. This seven piece set also comes with a booklet that will give you recipes and tips to extend the life of your new set. Hand washing recommended. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 14"")
  • Lid Dimension (D 13"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-piece-14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-flat-bottom-wok-set-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-piece-14-inch-single-handle-pre-seasoned-flat-bottom-wok-set-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|12| 6202|6202|ITEM|"7 Piece 14 Inch Double Handle Pre-Seasoned Round Bottom Wok Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6202.html"|""|(75.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Stir-fry lover wok set is a must have for anyone who enjoys stir-fried Asian cuisine. Made up of a pre-seasoned carbon steel wok, wok lid, steaming and frying rack, wok ring, cooking chopsticks, and a spatula, this carbon steel wok set comes fully accessorized so you can begin stirring up dishes right away.

    The pre-seasoned wok is made of carbon steel. Carbon steel woks are popular because of their sturdiness, their high heat conductibility, and their light weight. The heat process used for pre-seasoning woks turns carbon steel blue, but with use, the wok's color changes back to a dark brown or black over time. The more well used the wok, the darker its color. So do not be alarmed at the initial changes in color, it is simply a part of the wok's preparation process. The wok is also layered with a food grade protective coating that can be easily removed with a tablespoon of vegetable cooking oil, medium heat, and a quick wipe with paper towels. This set also comes with an easy-to-follow instruction pamphlet.

    Shaped like most traditional woks, this pre-seasoned carbon steel wok is round bottomed. In general, chefs prefer the round bottom wok because its shape makes it easier to stir-fry. The frying spatula usually has a rounded edge that is better suited to round bottom woks. The only disadvantage of the round bottom wok is that it is sometimes difficult to balance on flat stoves. However, the reversible wok ring that comes with this wok set easily solves the problem. All that needs to be done is to place the wok ring beneath the wok, and you can start cooking.

    This carbon steel wok set also comes with a wok lid. With the wok lid and steaming racks, you can also discover the joy of steaming with woks. Other than being wonderful for stir-fry, woks are also great for steaming and deep frying. Our steaming and frying racks will give you lots of great culinary options. Explore all the culinary possibilities that our great wok set offers.

    Made in Taiwan, this carbon steel wok set also comes with a pair of wooden cooking chopsticks and a spatula. Everything you need to make a delicious stir-fry meal is right here. Get this wonderful wok set and start cooking. Discontinued
  • Wok Dimension (D 14"" x H 4-2/8"")
  • Wok Lid Dimension (D 12-3/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Wok Ring Dimension (D 10"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Full Steam Rack Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 1/8"")
  • Half Steam Rack Dimension (D 12-1/2"" x H 1/8"")
  • Cooking Chopsticks Dimension (L 13"")
  • Spatula Dimension (L 12"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-piece-14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-round-bottom-wok-set-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-piece-14-inch-double-handle-pre-seasoned-round-bottom-wok-set-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|9| 11591-1|11591-1|ITEM|"7-1/2 Inch Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11591-1.html"|""|(23.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Beautiful and functional, this Japanese Noodle Bowl has every quality a modern piece of Japanese ceramicware needs. This bowl will bring elegance and style to your table, but isn’t too uppity for everyday use. Plus the dual Karakusa designs will intrigue anyone knowledgeable of Japanese earthenware and art. The winding vines of Karakusa have been a desirable design in Japanese ceramics for a long time. Collectors value the spindly, interwoven pattern for its detail and technicality. On this Japanese Noodle Bowl the traditional and modern qualities of Karakusa are on display. The center of this Japanese Noodle Bowl features a cream Karakusa pattern against a dark green backdrop. The thicker vines and circular pattern is reminiscent of the Middle Eastern arabesque. The rest of the interior is decorated with a delicate and detailed blue floral pattern against a cream background. Meanwhile, the exterior of this bowl is yet another delightful surprise. Finished in several shades of blue, the color blurs, much like the ocean on a calm day. This Japanese Noodle Bowl is ideal for eating a noodle dish, donburi, soba, soup, or salad. Looking for a different shape or size? There are several Japanese bowls in the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Collection, and all are microwave and dishwasher safe. The Japanese Donburi Bowl or Japanese Rice Bowl could be the ideal fit for your table setting!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-2-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-noodle-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-2-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-donburi-bowl-34.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 12341|12341|ITEM|"7-1/2 Inch Starry Night Japanese Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12341.html"|""|(92.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Be ready for any family dinner or banquet with this unique dinnerware set! These large Japanese ceramic plates can hold any type of food imaginable, whether you are serving individual servings of entrees and sides or if you are holding a family-style meal for a sizable party of guests. When set alongside a set of rice bowls, everyone will be able to enjoy a hearty meal while admiring the high-quality nature of this Japanese tableware! You’ll be shocked to find out that every piece in this unique dinnerware set is dishwasher and microwave safe, making meal preparation and clean-up that much easier! Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, each plate in this durable Japanese tableware set is finished with a smooth and polished glaze that is smooth to the touch. Catch the eye of all your dinner guests with the deep dark blue that covers the entirety of these enchanting Japanese dinner plates! Light blue specks of plate swirl into the center of each plate, like shining stars spinning into a whirlpool galaxy. Paired with a set of Japanese ceramic serving bowls, this wonderful set of Japanese ceramic plates makes for the perfect housewarming gift or a wonderful surprise for anyone who loves to cook or host guests for dinner!
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-2-inch-starry-night-japanese-plate-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-2-inch-starry-night-japanese-plate-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12341-1|12341-1|ITEM|"7-1/2 Inch Starry Night Japanese Serving Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12341-1.html"|""|(15.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan to be long-lasting and durable, this ceramic plate is a captivating piece of art that will make for a reliable and functional addition to your dining table! Also sold in a set of six, this Japanese dinner plate is both dishwasher and microwave safe, making it the perfect choice for anyone who doesn’t want to sacrifice practicality for elegance. Finished with a smooth gloss that catches and captures light, this Japanese ceramic plate will shine like the night sky! It features a stunning design evocative of a spinning Milky Way, as light blue specks of paint swirl into the Japanese dinner plate’s center like shining stars on a cool night. This captivating piece of Asian dinnerware is covered with bold dark blue paint, a tribute to the natural beauty of the night sky. This Japanese ceramic plate’s large size makes it the perfect choice for serving any main course or entrée. Whether it be a huge serving of pasta or casserole for the family to share, this incredible piece of Asian dinnerware will be able to hold it all. Paired with a large ramen bowl from the same collection, you’ll be able to serve any type of food imaginable in a cohesive and sophisticated way!
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-2-inch-starry-night-japanese-serving-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-2-inch-starry-night-japanese-serving-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11596-1|11596-1|ITEM|"7-1/4 Inch Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Japanese Salad Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11596-1.html"|""|(11.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Whether you are arranging a table setting in your upscale restaurant or your home, this Japanese Salad Plate is the ideal finishing touch. It is modern and made from excellent ceramic in Japan, and displays a gorgeous Karakusa motif that defines the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Collection. This Japanese Salad Plate is, of course, a great size for serving salad before a main meal, but it can be used for much more. Assemble individual appetizers or a small side dish; arrange an array of Japanese sauce dishes; or serve a delicious dessert. As your guests enjoy a fantastic meal, they will be impressed by the multi-colored Karakusa design. A lucky pattern that emits well wishes to each of your loved ones. Organize your entire table with this exquisite tableware when you purchase this Japanese Salad Plate in a set for six or pair it with the larger Japanese Dinner Plate. It is an arrangement that is certain to wow your dinner guests. Plus, this mid-sized Japanese plate is microwave and dishwasher safe, for a practical piece in your collection.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-4-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-salad-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-4-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-salad-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12390-1|12390-1|ITEM|"7-1/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12390-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The appreciation for the ephemerality of beauty is something close to the heart of Japanese culture and is best expressed in the short-lived cherry blossom season. With a large image of a radiant Japanese cherry blossom surrounded by the passing rays of the sun, this white and marbled black ceramic rectangular plate is sure to wow any guest! Coated in a fine, soft to the touch glossy top-glaze, these plates are also microwave and dishwasher safe, making cleanup easy! These ceramic sushi plates are the perfect place for beautiful nigiri sushi and sushi rolls, and would be perfectly accompanied with a set of ceramic cherry blossom sauce dishes for your soy sauce and wasabi. These plates also come in a set of six for a complete collection or as a unique gift for newlyweds or house warmings. These plates are made in Japan at a small-scale workshop, so each plate is as special as a cherry blossom flower. These plates also feature a wide rim and curved center, giving them a prominent and artful appearance on your table. Pair these with an equally unique set of Japanese chopsticks and you’re sure to have an elegant table setting for sushi dinners.
  • Product Dimension (D 7-1/4"" x W 4-7/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-rectangular-japanese-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-rectangular-japanese-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12390|12390|ITEM|"7-1/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12390.html"|""|(74.45)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A spectacular example of Japanese cherry blossom plates, these ceramic rectangular dishes will quickly become a favorite in your household! Featuring marbled bluish-black underglaze, these plates are imprinted with converging white lines towards an image of a Japanese cherry blossom flower, a representation of it being kissed by the rays of the Sun. Japanese rectangular plates are typically used for serving a beautiful ensemble of sushi, but these plates are also great for a multitude of Asian and Western meals! Made in Japan in small batches by professionals who appreciate quality, these Japanese rectangular plates are coated in a smooth and shimmering top-glaze that makes them microwave and dishwasher safe. These plates would be wonderfully accompanied by a set of matching saucers and rice bowls. A perfect addition to your unique dinnerware set, these plates would also make for a spectacular wedding or housewarming gift! You can already imagine all the beautiful sushi and seafood dinners that will be served on these spectacular plates that will quickly become your most cherished set.
  • Product Dimension (D 7-1/4"" x W 4-7/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 15.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-rectangular-japanese-plate-set-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-4-inch-sunlit-sakura-rectangular-japanese-plate-set-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12046-1|12046-1|ITEM|"7-1/8 Inch Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12046-1.html"|""|(19.95)|(17.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A mid-sized plate with an earthy feeling, this Japanese square plate is perfect for holding a healthy-sized plate of food. With multiple uses such as displaying appetizers, finger foods, tapas, or desserts, this Japan-made plate is microwave and dishwasher safe so you can easily use it again and again without extra steps in food clean up or preparation. Similar to the other members of the Earthen Black and Brown collection, this plate’s colors are true to its name. Largely featuring a bold, glossy black and light brown rim, this Japanese square plate gives off a down-to-earth aura and will accentuate any dish that you put on it. With curved, scalloped edges and a smooth yet bumpy texture, this plate is made for a better grip and spill prevention, making it helpful for saucy dishes. The bottom of this Japanese square plate exposes the quality ceramic it is made from, which is painted a metallic silver color, similar to a silvery treasure found below and earthen surface. However, you might consider this plate a treasure itself, with its practicality and natural style!
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-1/8"" x W 7-1/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-8-inch-earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-square-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-8-inch-earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-square-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12420|12420|ITEM|"7-1/8 Inch Four Elements Japanese Ramen Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12420.html"|""|(69.95)|(59.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Cozy up for some Japanese comfort food with this gorgeous and versatile ramen bowl set. These medium sized bowls are perfect for holding endless combinations of ramen noodles, broth, meat, and vegetables. When you're in the mood for savoring something a little heartier, they're also excellent for Japanese donburi bowls, piled high with plenty of rice, protein, and garnishes without spilling a drop of that delectable simmering sauce. Made from smooth, dishwasher and microwave safe glazed ceramicware, each bowl is white with a blue traditional Japanese themed design and a contrasting brown base. These ceramic ramen bowls retain heat longer than melamine. Each bowl in this set of four features a different traditional Japanese pattern. Left: Ishidatami. Geometric pattern of diagonal stripes inspired by paving stones at Shinto shrines. Back center: Nami (""waves""). According to Japanese tradition, the motion of churning waves in this pattern symbolizes strength, and the gods of the seas. Far right: Tokusa. Vertical stripe pattern inspired by long, thin reeds. Front center: Overlapping waves. Thicker brushstrokes and less complex than Nami, this pattern originated during the Edo period. The continuation of each bowl's unique pattern on the interior rim can serve as a decorative ""fill line"" for all the ingredients, to help prevent overflowing or spilling. The sloped shape helps you easily capture every grain of rice and every last noodle. This set will make a thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift, and these chopsticks and chopsticks rests will also be greatly appreciated by your recipient. Imported from Japan and packaged in a paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 7-1/8"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-8-inch-four-elements-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-1-8-inch-four-elements-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12352-1|12352-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Arctic Ice Small Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12352-1.html"|""|(13.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With its cool tones and muted design, this Japanese dinner plate shows that there is elegance in simplicity! This small Asian dinner plate is the perfect size for serving starters, side dishes, and desserts, and will make the colors of any food you serve pop. Pairing this Japanese ceramic plate with a matching small ceramic bowl will help you elevate your meals– serve a plate of salad along with a bowl of soup or serve a delicious snack of churro bites and chocolate dipping sauce! Sporting naturally rounded edges, this Asian dinner plate’s distinctiveness stems from its organic color palette and design. This Japanese ceramic plate has a warm gray base that accentuates the gorgeous splashes and speckles of opalescent blue paint on the plate’s surface. Much like other pieces from the Arctic Ice Collection, this Japanese dinner plate evokes the image of arctic waters ebbing and flowing against the shore. Each plate is uniquely crafted and painted in Japan, so no plate is ever the same. Your plate will truly be one of a kind! Pairing this Asian dinner plate with a beautiful tea mug will allow you to elevate your dining experience, whether that be a simple breakfast or a tea time snack. Finished with a smooth matte texture, this ceramic plate is both dishwasher and microwave safe, saving you time and energy during meal preparation. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (7-3/4"" x 7-3/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (11.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-dinner-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12352|12352|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Arctic Ice Small Japanese Dinner Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12352.html"|""|(82.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The perfect balance between contemporary and timeless, this dinner plate set for six is sure to garner the attention and praise of all your dinner guests, despite its subdued colors and design. Each of these six Japanese dinner plates features beautiful iridescent blue paint spatters and speckles on cool gray ceramic. Each Japan-made plate is painted differently, an homage to the unpredictability of nature. With slightly curved edges to keep food in place, these Japanese ceramic plates are the perfect size for serving a variety of appetizers, side dishes, and small portions of entrees. All your friends and family will be in awe at the high-quality nature of these beautiful Japanese ceramic plates! Serving your large main course in a matching serving bowl will put the cherry on top of your dining experience. You can also create a sophisticated hors d’oeuvres or tapas bar by placing different types of finger foods on each of these Japanese dinner plates. The list of uses for this dinner plate set for six is endless! This plate set’s enchanting design can be what establishes the tone for your restaurant theme, brings the finishing touches for a wedding party, or simply spruces up your daily dining table. You can pair each ceramic plate with a matching bowl in this six abalone bowl set for to begin creating an charming and cohesive dining table spread! To top it all off, these Japanese ceramic plates are both dishwasher and microwave safe, making them both refined and functional. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (7-3/4"" x 7-3/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 11.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-dinner-plate-set-for-six-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-arctic-ice-small-japanese-dinner-plate-set-for-six-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12151-1|12151-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate (LAST 2)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12151-1.html"|""|(13.55)|(11.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese plate is part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, a contemporary tableware that is ideal for use in an upscale restaurant or modern home. This Japanese serving plate is suitable for serving salad, pasta, appetizers or dessert in your everyday meals or at large parties.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese plate features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. With this contemporary design, this Japanese plate will surely present your food in style and make every meal even more enjoyable.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (13.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12151|12151|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12151.html"|""|(51.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this Japanese plate set comes in a set of four. These Japanese serving plates are ideal for serving salad, pasta, appetizers or dessert in your everyday meals or at large parties.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese plate set for four features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. With this contemporary design, these Japanese plates will surely present your food in style and make every meal even more enjoyable.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 8.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-plate-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12326-1|12326-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12326-1.html"|""|(14.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Invite the atmosphere of a cool autumn day into your home with this unique Japanese ramen bowl! The entirety of this smooth, glossy bowl is covered in a gorgeous dark blue paint, with speckles of light blue scattered over its surface. Two dragonfly motifs are the focal point of this bowl, one embossed in its center and one on its exterior, giving the ceramic ramen bowl a unique texture. You’ll feel as though you’re flying over the surface of the water with these two silver dragonflies! With its sizable volume, this medium-sized bowl is perfect for eating any type of noodle soup, whether that be ramen, pho, or udon. But don’t just limit yourself to serving soup dishes with this versatile Japanese ramen bowl! You can also use this Asian noodle bowl to serve saucy side dishes, cereal and milk, or even popcorn during movie night. When paired with a dinner plate, you’ll be able to enjoy any type of dish with your new cohesive table setting! Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Asian noodle bowl has high edges that will help prevent any messy spills. Functional and eye-catching, this serving bowl makes for an incredible gift, especially due to its microwave and dishwasher-safe nature. You and your family will love using this ceramic ramen bowl to serve and enjoy meals in for days to come! Pair it with a sushi plate from the same Blue Dragonfly tableware collection to create a unique serving set that will catch the attention of all your guests.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12255-1|12255-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12255-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Covered in a color reminiscent of a deep, blue night sky, this Japanese dinner plate will quickly catch the attention of your dinner guests with its minimalistic yet enchanting design! Most prominently, this amazing piece of Japanese dinnerware features two matte silver dragonflies near the plate’s edge. Coated in a smooth gloss, this plate catches and reflects light against a stunning dark blue, with light blue speckles of paint scattered on the plate’s surface to create a natural feel. This Japanese dinner plate was made from sturdy ceramic in Japan. When paired with a large noodle bowl, it is the perfect plate to complete a personal Asian dinnerware set. The plate is not only enchanting and unique, but will also make for a long-lasting addition to your kitchen cabinets! Microwave and dishwasher safe, you’ll be able to use this plate time and time again. Whether you are thinking of giving this plate as a meaningful gift or pairing it with a large serving plate to serve any variety of dishes, this plate will complete any Japanese dinnerware table setting! This wonderful piece of Asian dinnerware can be used to serve personal or small portions of any course, whether that be an appetizer, entrée, or dessert!
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-3/4"" x W 7-3/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (13.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12255|12255|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Ceramic Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12255.html"|""|(72.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Invite every guest at your dining table to admire the incredible craftsmanship of this Japanese dinnerware set! Made in Japan, this set of six Japanese ceramic plates will allow you to enjoy meals with large groups of family or friends. Perfect for holding small personal portions of any dish you serve, these plates will be long-lasting and well-utilized additions to your home. Each ceramic plate features a stunning design of two minimalistic dragonflies along the plate's edge. These dragonflies groove inward, giving each Japanese plate a unique texture that contrasts the smooth gloss that covers the rest of the plates. Most notably, these Japanese ceramic plates feature a beautiful dark blue color painted on the entirety of each plate, which reflects and catches light like stars in a clear night sky. Dishwasher and microwave safe, these Japanese plates will save you time and energy that you can spend with your loved ones instead. Complete a cohesive personal table setting for each of your dinner guests by pairing this Japanese dinnerware set of six with a set of bowls and a set of teacups from the same collection!
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-3/4"" x W 7-3/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 2.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12326|12326|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Japanese Noodle Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12326.html"|""|(57.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Your table will come to life with this bold Japanese ramen bowl set! With a high depth and wide diameter, these ceramic noodle bowls are perfect for slurping down ramen, pho, udon, wonton soup, or any other type of noodle soup dish you can think of! In conjunction with a set of four serving plates, you’ll be able to serve classic food combinations, such as ramen and karaage or pho and spring rolls! Each of these Japanese serving bowls is painted in an enchanting dark blue color, contrasted by light blue speckles and two matte silver dragonflies. These minimalistic dragonfly motifs can be found in the center of the bowl as well as on the bowl’s exterior, and are slightly grooved inward to give the bowls a unique touch. In Japanese culture, dragonflies represent victory and determination, making this Japanese ramen bowl set an empowering choice as a gift. Serve up yummy side dishes next to your noodle dishes by combining these ceramic noodle bowls with a set of small rice bowls.These Japanese serving bowls will be extremely long-lasting and well-used additions to your dining table, as they were made from durable ceramic in Japan. You can place these bowls in the microwave or dishwasher without worry, a testament to their functional nature.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-noodle-bowl-set-for-four-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-japanese-noodle-bowl-set-for-four-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11957-1|11957-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Asian Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11957-1.html"|""|(16.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Perfect for enjoying pastas and salads, this Asian ceramic bowl is sold as a single piece from item# 11957, Cherry Blossom on Blue Shallow Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set.

    In a soothing sky blue with hints of a jade green, this Asian ceramic bowl features beautiful blooming white cherry blossoms. The outside of the bowl gives this cherry blossom bowl a stoneware look with speckled tons of gray and brown. With a smooth paper like texture, these cherry blossom bowls are also great for portion-controlled servings of soups and snacks as well.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Asian ceramic bowl would make a great housewarming gift. Pair up with the rest of the collection for a beautiful dinning tale setting the whole town will talk about. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Asian bowl is made in Japan from ceramic.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-asian-ceramic-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-asian-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11917-1|11917-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Bowl Made in Japan"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11917-1.html"|""|(23.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this bowl made in Japan features the well loved cherry blossom on a stoneware design. With a smooth glaze, this bowl made in Japan is a sky blue with hints of a jade green on both the inside and outside of the bowl. On the outside of the bowl, small random speckles of brown are blotched all around to make a stone like appearance. The inside of the bowl features brown cherry blossom branches with glossy white cherry blossoms blooming all over. Sold as a single piece from item# 11917, this cherry blossom bowl made in Japan is dishwasher and microwave safe for your convenience.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-made-in-japan-71.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-made-in-japan-72.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 9494|9494|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Decorated Plates for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9494.html"|""|(96.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"With white cherry blossoms dangling from the tree, this plate has a rustic appeal. Its blue, cloudy background is textured, yet smooth enough to ensure easy cleaning. The medium-size plates are perfect for individual use, a serving plate, or for a party of up to six. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-decorated-plates-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-decorated-plates-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 9494-1|9494-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Small Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9494-1.html"|""|(16.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Available as a single piece and from item# 9494, 7-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Decorated Plates, this Japanese dinner plate is perfect for individual use or as a serving plate for dinner parties.

    Decorated with white blooming cherry blossoms on brown branches, this Japanese dinner plate is a sky blue with a stoneware look on the bottom of the plate. As this ceramic cherry blossom plate is hand made as well, each single plate is unique in color and varies slightly from one another.

    Made in Japan, this Japanese dinner plate is part of the Cherry Blossom collection and is dishwasher and microwave safe for your convenience.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-small-japanese-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-small-japanese-dinner-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12299|12299|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Appetizer Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12299.html"|""|(84.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramic, this Japanese appetizer plate set for six is part of the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Tableware Collection and is also sold individually as item #12299-1.

    Beautifully glazed in dark blue, this Japanese appetizer plate set is embossed with white cherry blossoms on black alloy branches.

    Packaged in a paper box with a set of six, this this Japanese appetizer plate set is perfect for serving dishes like pot stickers, Japanese salads, bread, and more. With subtle raised edges, these medium sized Asian plates can also handle dressed appetizers, as the sauces will not spill out.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 4.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-appetizer-plate-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-appetizer-plate-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12299-1|12299-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Dinnerware Appetizer Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12299-1.html"|""|(14.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single appetizer plate from item #12299, this Japanese dinnerware appetizer plate is perfect to accompany your main course to hold foods like bread, salads, finger foods and more.

    Part of the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Tableware Collection, this Japanese dinnerware appetizer plate has raised edge so even saucy dishes can be placed in it with no worry of spilling. In the center of this appetizer plate, you’ll find a beautiful engraved design of white cherry blossoms growing on silver branches against a midnight blue backdrop. Cherry blossoms, or ""sakura"", are incredibly revered and renowned flowers in Japan.

    Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese dinnerware appetizer plate is also great for desserts like cake and other pastries. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (13.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-dinnerware-appetizer-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-dinnerware-appetizer-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10936-1|10936-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10936-1.html"|""|(13.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"There are few pieces of Asian ceramicware that can be placed on every single table, for any meal, and this Japanese dinner plate from the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection is one of them. This plate has muted tones and clean lines. It is simple, yet elegant, and the combination is ideal for anyone looking for tableware that can go from day to night. The cherry blossom design on this Japanese dinner plate is flawless. Simple and graceful cherry blossom branches reach from the bottom to the top of the plate. The entire design is done in soft shades of gray and cream, just darker or lighter than the glossy gray base color. The design works across several pieces of ceramicware, such as the Ceramic Noodle Bowl and Sauce Plate. A Japanese dinner plate is often used as an individual setting for small salad, appetizers, finger foods, or even dessert, but we encourage you to use this Japanese plate whenever possible! It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and crafted to outlast many meals and years of memories. So gather around the table with family and friends, and impress them with the subtle beauty of this chic Asian tableware.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-dinner-plate-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-dinner-plate-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|3|1| 12243|12243|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12243.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese serving bowl will appeal to anyone seeking an impressive piece of Asian tableware for their sophisticated setting. This ceramic bowl is 7-3/4 inches in diameter and 2-1/2 inches in height. The size is perfect for serving a side dish on the table, your breakfast cereal in the morning, or dessert to end the night. It is the perfect complement to your signature dish or outstanding appetizer and will fit beautifully on any table. The inside of this glossy bowl is covered with a contemporary and gorgeous spiral design found throughout the Modernist Moonlit Night Tableware Set. The pattern is at once complicated and effortless. A captivating spiral of white, gray, and blues flawlessly captures the sky on a moonlit night. Functional and attractive, this Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Serving Bowl makes a great housewarming or wedding gift. Dishwasher and microwave safe, you will feel confident giving this alluring Japanese Serving Bowl to your best friend, business partner, or family member. This medium-sized bowl is the ideal piece to accompany the other bowls and plates in the Modernist Moonlit Night Tableware Collection. Pair this Japanese serving bowl with the Japanese Ceramic Plate and Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl for an ideal way to replicate the mesmerizing spirals of the Moonlit Night collection across your entire table. It is sure to glisten like the night sky.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-serving-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-serving-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12237-1|12237-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12237-1.html"|""|(16.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"For anyone who wants to feature modern, contemporary tableware without sacrificing the warmth of Asian earthenware, this Japanese plate is ideal. This earthenware plate is delicate in look, but substantial in feel. Made in Japan, the plate is designed to be the final flourish on a table. This Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Ceramic Plate has a glossy finish, which is smooth to the touch, but underneath is quality ceramicware that can withstand the microwave, dishwasher, and daily use. This gorgeous plate brings balance to your table setting and completes any dining experience. This Japanese plate is finished in a flawless black glaze, and features a vibrant design on its surface. The engaging swirl of white and gray circles the circumference of the plate, and captivates diners with its subtle blue hues and repetition. The pattern is clearly reflective of a night sky, and reflects the same movement of clouds on a moonlit night. This Japanese Ceramic Plate is one of the smaller pieces in the Modernist Moonlit Night Tableware Collection, a stunning set of tableware that is carefully crafted in Japan. While small in size, this Japanese ceramic plate is big on functionality within any table setting. Serve a dinner roll, side dish, small hors d'oeuvre, or dessert on this ceramicware. It also makes a perfect companion to the similarly delicate Japanese Rice Bowl or Soy Sauce Dish from the same set. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12237|12237|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12237.html"|""|(74.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The perfect Asian tableware can bring together an event, finalize your restaurant theme, or simply complete the nightly dinner table. When beautifully crafted and quality made tableware comes as a set for six, there is no need to look farther. The Japanese Ceramic Plate Set for Six from the Modernist Moonlit Night Tableware Collection is certain to fit all your requirements for Japanese ceramics. The Japanese ceramic plate features a spiral pattern that is indicative of the Modernist Moonlit Night tableware and prominent on this piece of ceramicware. Shades of gray mix with stark whites and subtle shades of blue to form a spellbinding pattern across each plate. The pattern seems to capture a moonlit night sky on a sophisticated piece of Asian tableware. A black glaze covers the sides and bottom of each plate, except for a circle of exposed ceramic on the base of the plate, which is indicative of a quality piece of Japanese ceramicware. The glossy finish enhances the deep black color and enticing pattern on each Japanese ceramic plate. This set for six is an ideal size for serving starters, small side dishes, and dessert. These are also perfect plates to incorporate for decoration or adornment throughout a restaurant or home. Packaged in a simple and elegant paper box, these Japanese plates make perfect gifts for new homeowners or restaurateurs. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-for-six-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12450-1|12450-1|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12450-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The inside of this medium sized Japanese ceramic bowl features a design of delicate white cherry blossoms and brown leaves, with a mottled black background of smooth and matte textures. The outside is also a mottled black. The tapered shape and flared-out top helps to capture every last bite and to inhibit spilling. This bowl is made of long-lasting ceramicware, and safe for the dishwasher and microwave. With a 28 fluid ounce capacity, this Japanese donburi bowl is perfect for piling on a heaping serving of saucy rice, vegetables and toppings. The versatile bowl is also great for noodles, hot or cold cereal, salad, fruit and more. In Japan, springtime is a celebration of world famous pink and white cherry blossoms. During the all too brief blooming period of Sakura (cherry blossom) trees, people gather for Hanami festivals to enjoy these beautiful flowers. The cherry blossom motif is more than a pretty design. In Japanese culture, it has been a meaningful theme in poetry, artwork, and pottery for centuries. Our Rainy Night Sakura bowl honors the springtime tradition of Hanami with a beautifully crafted cherry blossom theme. Combine this bowl with other matching pieces from our Rainy Night Sakura Collection: 6-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Ceramic Donburi Bowl
    7-3/8 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Rectangular Plate
    10 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ceramic Round Plate
    Crafted in Japan and packaged in its original paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (28 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (15.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-cherry-blossom-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-cherry-blossom-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12450|12450|ITEM|"7-3/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12450.html"|""|(48.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"These medium sized Japanese ceramic bowls are ample enough for donburi and flared out at the top to help capture every last grain of rice. These versatile 28 fluid ounce capacity Japanese donburi bowls are also great for noodles, hot or cold cereal, salad, fruit and more. The interior features a smooth surfaced design of pretty little white cherry blossoms with brown leaves, against a mottled black background of smooth glazed and rough matte textures. The exterior is mottled black and ribbed towards the bottom. The bowls are made of sturdy ceramicware, and safe for the microwave and dishwasher. Every spring, people throughout Japan celebrate the arrival of Sakura, the cherry blossoms that bloom for a very short time. Known as Hanami festivals, these gatherings take place under the Sakura trees for enjoying the fleeting beauty of these delicate flowers. Cherry blossom motifs are popular in Japanese culture, especially in artwork and pottery. Our Rainy Night Sakura Collection celebrates this centuries-old tradition with a set of four cherry blossom themed bowls. This Japanese bowl set is great as-is or combined with other pieces from the Rainy Night Sakura Collection:
    6-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Ceramic Donburi Bowl Set

    7-3/8 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate Set of Six

    10 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ceramic Round Plate Set for Four

    Made in Japan and packaged in its original paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (28 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-cherry-blossom-bowls-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-cherry-blossom-bowls-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8739-1|8739-1|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8739-1.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece from item# 8739, Cherry Blossom Japanese Rectangular Plates Set, this cherry blossom plate is a traditional rectangular shaped style, which is perfect for serving sushi on.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this cherry blossom plate is a sky blue with hints of jade featuring blooming white cherry blossoms on a brown branch. The border of this plate is also a brown hue to accentuate this piece.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this cherry blossom plate is made in Japan from quality ceramic.
  • Dish Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (13 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-rectangular-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-rectangular-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12389-1|12389-1|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Rectangular Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12389-1.html"|""|(9.95)|(7.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Reminiscent of the unique black sands and the pure white sea spray of the beaches of Ibusuki in southern Japan, these rectangular dinner plates will bring a flair of sophistication to any table! With a mottled and glossy black underglaze leading into tones of tan and white, these rectangular Japanese dinner plates have a smooth to the touch top-glaze which makes them microwave and dishwasher safe. Pick these up in a set of six for the perfect gift for housewarmings or to add to your own unique dinnerware set! Made in Japan in small kiln batches from high quality ceramics, these plates are meant to last and will quickly become your favorite set. Japanese rectangular dishes are typically used for serving sushi and would be best accompanied with a set of sauce dishes, and would also look wonderful paired with a black soy sauce vessel. This rectangular design is a great way to add a unique presentation for classical Western entrees as well, like porkchops, fried chicken and fries, roast turkey and cranberry sauce, or whatever your stomach is craving!
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (12.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-rectangular-dinner-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-rectangular-dinner-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12389|12389|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Rectangular Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12389.html"|""|(53.95)|(43.15)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A set of beautiful Japanese rectangular plates would make for a wonderful dinner setting, or for a gift to newlyweds or housewarmings! These artful works of Japanese ceramics feature a black underglaze leading into tones of tan and pure white, evoking an image of the sea spray upon the black sands of Ibusuki in southern Japan. These plates feature a smooth protective top-glaze which makes these plates shimmer, and also makes them microwave and dishwasher safe! These plates are made in Japan in small kiln batches by professionals who appreciate quality and good design. A perfect plate for sushi or yakitori, or even spicy fajitas, these dishes make for a wonderful presentation for any meal! These plates would pair wonderfully with a matching set of ceramic saucers, or with a set of Japanese rice bowls. These plates are sure to find their way into your heart and have a life-long presence in your home!
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 14.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-rectangular-plate-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-rectangular-plate-set-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12329|12329|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12329.html"|""|(53.15)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Enchant all your dinner and party guests with this mystifying sushi plate set! These bold black plates are sure to make any food you serve stand out. The swirling design of white and gray brushstrokes in the center of these Japanese rectangular plates is truly impressive in its own right as well! Evocative of the moon’s mysterious light shining brightly in the middle of night, you and your guests will be captivated by masterfully crafted Japanese sushi plates. Made from reliable and durable ceramic in Japan, these rectangular plates will make for a long-lasting addition to your kitchen cabinets. Their dishwasher and microwave safe nature will also make them readily available for any gathering or meal you host, and you’ll enjoy using them again and again! This sushi plate set also makes for a wonderful and functional housewarming or wedding gift, and comes readily packaged in a paper box for you to wrap. Gifting these plates along with a set of donburi bowls will help your friends and family create an enchanting cohesive table setting! Although these Japanese sushi plates are originally meant to serve sushi and sashimi, you can also use them to hold small bite-sized appetizers and desserts, such as fruits, tapas, and hors d’oeuvres. Paired with a set of small sauce dipping bowls you can use to hold different dips and condiments, these plates are the perfect tools for holding chips and vegetables!
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-plate-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-sushi-plate-set-for-six-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12125-1|12125-1|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Moss Green Japanese Sushi Plate (8 Available)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12125-1.html"|""|(15.55)|(11.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The wide variety of uses for this Japanese sushi plate is limitless. Although this ceramic plate is made for serving sushi, any finger foods, desserts, or sandwiches can fit perfectly without the fear of falling off, due to the plate’s raised rim. In addition, for those who believe they have no use for this medium sized plate, the plate is a perfect dish for jewelry, keys, and other small trinkets. Crafted by hand in Japan, the matte texture of this plate gives an earthy feel when held. Painted with a beautiful pale green and brown, having this plate is like taking a piece of nature into your cupboard. Reminiscent of the forest or a small pond, this Japanese sushi plate’s charm is unparalleled and will make the perfect addition to your dinnerware. As each one of these plates is hand made, no one is the same. Having extras can be very helpful, especially with this plate’s many functions. In case one breaks, getting five more of these Japanese sushi plates with the appetizer plate set may be a great idea!
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (10.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-moss-green-japanese-sushi-plate-8-available-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-moss-green-japanese-sushi-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12388-1|12388-1|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12388-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"An artful scene of transient beauty, this Japanese cherry blossom ceramic rectangular dinner plate features Sakura upon their branches in white and brown, with a black main body which has a smooth and glossy mottled texture reminiscent of falling rain. Cherry blossom plates are a wonderful way to add subtle beauty to your unique dinnerware set, and are also the perfect gift for newlyweds and close friends! For parents and grandparents, or just anyone who appreciates fine Japanese ceramics, these artfully glazed dishes are certain to light up anyone’s eyes! Japanese cherry blossoms remind us to appreciate passing moments, which is what makes them so great as an accompaniment for a special dinner. You can also pick these plates up as a full cherry blossom dinnerware set of six for a complete collection! These rectangular cherry blossom plates are made in Japan in small batches from high quality ceramics, and their resilient top-glaze also makes them microwave and dishwasher safe! With an appearance and texture similar to nori seaweed, these plates are perfect for serving sushi. These are also perfect for a unique piece for serving fancy cuts of steak! Pair these with a set of ceramic saucers and handmade chopsticks to get your table ready for sushi nights every week!
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (12.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-rectangular-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-rectangular-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12388|12388|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12388.html"|""|(55.55)|(49.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A beautiful collection of Japanese rectangular dinner plates would make for a truly amazing gift for newlyweds or as a thoughtful housewarming gift! These cherry blossom plates feature a marbled black underglaze with an image in brown and white of wonderful Japanese cherry blossoms on scattered branches. Japanese cherry blossoms, or “Sakura,” are cherished in Japan as a symbol of transience and ephemeral beauty, which makes them a wonderful accompaniment to the passing beauty of good meals. Artfully crafted in Japan at small scale workshops and fired in limited batches, these Japanese rectangular plates are made by expert craftsmen with an appreciation for quality and good design. Featuring a mottled and glossy top-glaze with the textural appearance of a rainy night, these plates summon a vision of a truly beautiful Japanese spring. Perfect for sushi or charcuterie, or even tamales and rice, these plates are sure to dazzle your guests! Pair these with a ceramic saucer set and a collection of ceramic cups to complete a unique dinnerware set!
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 15 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-rainy-night-sakura-rectangular-japanese-plate-set-of-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-rainy-night-sakura-rectangular-japanese-plate-set-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12329-1|12329-1|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Rectangular Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12329-1.html"|""|(8.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Calling all sushi lovers! This unique and modern Japanese sushi plate is the perfect way to start your personal sushi table setting. Made in Japan, this rectangular dinner plate’s thick and sturdy ceramic will make it a long-lasting and durable addition to your kitchen cabinets. You can safely pop this magnificent plate into the microwave or dishwasher, significantly reducing the time you spend on meal preparation and clean-up. This ceramic sushi plate is almost entirely painted in a mystifying black, which is contrasted by an eye-catching swirl of gray and white paint strokes that spin into the plate’s center. Finished with a smooth and shiny gloss, this rectangular dinner plate brings the image of the moon’s bright light amongst a dark night sky to mind. Create your own elegant and chic personal sushi set by pairing this Japanese sushi plate with a rice bowl and soy sauce dish from the same Modernist Moonlit Night Collection. But don’t just limit yourself to using this versatile plate only for sushi! The ceramic sushi plate’s size makes it perfect for holding small dishes such as appetizers, tapas, and bite-sized desserts. Whatever you decide to use this plate for, you’ll bring a new air of sophistication and uniqueness to your dining table!
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-rectangular-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-rectangular-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12308-1|12308-1|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Starry Night Japanese Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12308-1.html"|""|(11.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Starry Night collection, this Japanese sushi plate sports an enchanting pattern reminiscent of stars swirling in a spiral galaxy. Finished with a smooth gloss that reflects light, this rectangular ceramic plate is painted in magnificent dark blue. Speckles of light blue are concentrated around the center of the plate and spiral outwards, evoking the image of a clear night sky. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese sushi dish is one of the most reliable and functional pieces of tableware that you can bring into your home. Paired with products such as a rectangular sauce dish and a rice bowl, you’ll have an enviable table setting that your guests will ask about! This rectangular ceramic plate is the perfect size for serving sushi rolls, but can also be used to hold smaller foods such as tapas, hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, fruit, and desserts. Get creative with the way you serve food with this stunning Japanese sushi plate!
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-sushi-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-sushi-plate-34.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12308|12308|ITEM|"7-3/8 Inch Starry Night Japanese Sushi Plates Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12308.html"|""|(67.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Admire the beautiful colors of the night sky during every meal with this incredible set of six Japanese sushi plates! These rectangular ceramic plates are perfect for serving all types of foods, whether it be appetizers, tapas, or desserts. Guests can use these elegant plates to hold fruits or crackers, making them perfect pieces of Japanese dinnerware to use at dinner parties. Similar to other products in the Starry Night collection, these Japanese sushi dishes feature a beautiful deep, dark blue that immediately catches anyone’s attention. Specks of light blue paint swirl out from the plates’ centers, mimicking the image of stars in the clear night sky. Paired with a set of six rice bowls with the same design, these rectangular ceramic plates will make for a fantastic addition to your tableware collection. Made from sturdy ceramic in Japan, this set of Japanese sushi plates makes for the perfect housewarming or wedding gift, as it comes packaged in a paper box. Whatever the occasion, your friends and family will love these dishwasher and microwave safe Japanese sushi dishes!
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 15.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-8-inch-starry-night-japanese-sushi-plates-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-sushi-plates-set-for-six-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12036-1|12036-1|ITEM|"7-5/8 Inch Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Ramen Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12036-1.html"|""|(18.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Glazed to perfection, the smooth and glossy feel of this large ramen bowl makes it a wonderful choice to add sophistication and style to your dinnerware. This bowl’s modern design is enchanting, as spirals of dashed lines surround both the inside and outside of the Japanese ramen bowl and a brown rim provides a pleasing contrast. The sheer amount of small lines near the bottom of the bowl gives off an illusion of depth, making it seem like a never-ending spiral. This Japanese ramen bowl’s bold pattern complements its durability, as the bowl was made with high-quality ceramic in Japan. This large bowl is ideal for not only ramen, but noodle soups, stews, and pasta as well. Aside from your own personal meal, this beautiful bowl also makes for a great serving bowl for desserts or salad. This blue and white bowl is a mix of simplicity and complexity, and it secures its spot as an amazing Japanese ramen bowl through its practical nature. You can use it in both the microwave and the dishwasher, saving you time that you can spend enjoying a meal or a snack with family.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-5-8-inch-blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-ramen-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-5-8-inch-blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-ramen-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11960-1|11960-1|ITEM|"7-5/8 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Bowl Made in Japan"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11960-1.html"|""|(21.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"If you are looking for a Japanese ceramic piece that adds sophistication to your dining table, look no further. The Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Bowl is the perfect combination of simplicity and elegance, and is sure to bring a chic ambiance to your home or upmarket restaurant. It is impossible not to adore this sleek Japanese bowl. This Cherry Blossom Bowl from the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection displays one of the most famous motifs in Japanese culture. The importance of the cherry blossom dates back hundreds of years in Japanese history, and represents the fragility and transitory nature of life. It is fitting that on this beautiful Japanese bowl, and other pieces in the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, the design is soft and delicate, much like the cherry blossoms in real life. Arrange this Ceramic Noodle Bowl with the large Round Plate or ceramic serving bowl for a fantastic table setting.While those plates are great for dried noodle dishes and stir fry, this Cherry Blossom Bowl is great for salads, pastas, and rice dishes. Made of impeccable ceramic in Japan, it is a bowl durable enough for daily use, but beautiful enough to save for occasions and guests. Every piece in the Minimalist Cherry Blossom Collection is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-5-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-bowl-made-in-japan-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-5-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-bowl-made-in-japan-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12436-1|12436-1|ITEM|"7-7/8 Inch Rustic Green Moss Japanese Ramen Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12436-1.html"|""|(16.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese ramen bowl is made of high quality, long-lasting ceramicware that is safe for the dishwasher and microwave. Featuring rustic, mottled green and brown earth tone colors, this ramen bowl captures the serenity of nature. It is ribbed on the interior to help you grab every last noodle or grain of rice right down to the bottom of the bowl. The exterior is also ribbed, to make the bowl easier to hold. Measuring nearly eight inches in diameter and weighing just over one pound, this versatile Japanese noodle bowl is ideal for serving hearty, flavorful bowl-based meals. Enjoy a Japanese donburi bowl loaded with your favorite combination of rice, meat, vegetables and toppings. Or savor a pasta dish, pho, or udon noodle bowl. Even ice cream or other creamy desserts. This single bowl matches other pieces in the Rustic Green Moss collection. Add as many matching pieces as you like, to create your own customized set. Our convenient Spoon and Chopsticks Rest is always a great go-with. This will make a great housewarming or birthday gift on its own, or with other pieces in this Collection. Discontinued
  • Product Dimension (D 7-7/8"" x H 4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-7-8-inch-rustic-green-moss-japanese-ramen-bowl-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-7-8-inch-rustic-green-moss-japanese-ramen-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12436|12436|ITEM|"7-7/8 Inch Rustic Green Moss Japanese Ramen Bowls for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12436.html"|""|(63.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set of four bowls is made of sturdy, long-lasting ceramicware that you will enjoy for many years to come. Their rustic, nature-inspired rustic mottled green and brown earth tone appearance makes these bowls a timeless classic. Makes a thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift, these ramen noodle bowls are safe for the microwave and dishwasher, a perfect time-saver for our busy modern lifestyles. Measuring nearly eight inches in diameter and four inches in height, these versatile bowls are the ideal size and shape for serving any soup, udon, ramen, pho bowls, Japanese donburi bowls, pasta dishes, desserts, and more. The ribbed texture on the interior and exterior of these Japanese ramen bowls makes them easier to hold, and helps you grab every last noodle or grain of rice. It features a flat base for stability. Will you need more than four bowls? If you want to have extra bowls to have on hand, we also offer individual bowls of this size in the Rustic Green Moss Collection, as well as other pieces to create your own customized set. Made in Japan and packaged in a paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 7-7/8"" x H 4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 13.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-7-8-inch-rustic-green-moss-japanese-ramen-bowls-for-four-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-7-8-inch-rustic-green-moss-japanese-ramen-bowls-for-four-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6070|6070|ITEM|"7-Inch Wood Pestle"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6070.html"|""|(8.15)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The perfect pestle to grind your favorite herbs and spices, as well as garlic and ginger for a paste, this pestle features a versatile whitish tone. Made of wood, this pestle will prove sturdy and long-lasting. It has a hole on top for hanging and two grooves for easy handling. Great for use with small mortars (less than 7"" in diameter). Made in Japan.
  • Pestle Dimension (L 7"")
  • Product Wt. (2.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-wood-pestle-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-inch-wood-pestle-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12298-1|12298-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Ramen Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12298-1.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese ramen bowl features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. With this contemporary design, this Japanese ramen bowl will surely present your favorite ramen in style and make every slurp even more enjoyable. Pair up with the rest of the Blue and White Starburst collection to really make your dining table pop.

    Sold individually so you can make up your own set of the same Blue and White Starburst design, or mix and match with other collections, this Japanese ramen bowl will be a thoughtful gift for noodle lovers.

    Because this Japanese ramen bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe, it makes it even more attractive to own one.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-ramen-bowl-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/7-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-ramen-bowl-29.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12298|12298|ITEM|"8 Inch Blue and White Starburst Ramen Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12298.html"|""|(79.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made from durable ceramic, this ramen bowl set comes in a set of six bowls and is the perfect individual size to enjoy your favorite ramen. Not only for ramen, you can also use these ramen bowls for stews, other noodle soups, or large portions of salads and desserts.

    With a smooth texture throughout the entire bowl, this ramen bowl set is part of the blue and white starburst tableware collection and features a white background with blue strokes spreading from the center towards the rim to create an eye-catching starburst design.

    This ramen bowl set already come packaged in a paper box ready for gift wrapping so you can gift it as a present for your friends and family who love ramen and enjoy collecting beautiful tableware collection. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 4.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-ramen-bowl-set-for-six-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-ramen-bowl-set-for-six-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12211|12211|ITEM|"8 Inch Floral Fantasy Blue and White Japanese Bowls Set for Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12211.html"|""|(27.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This gorgeous collection of five blue and white Japanese bowls exemplifies the beauty and sophistication of Japanese tableware. Each bowl is uniform in size, shape, and smooth blue exterior, but features a unique floral pattern inside. Extremely detailed and thoughtfully chosen, these floral patterns have great meaning in Japan, where the porcelain bowls are made. For instance, the peonies stand for good fortune and bravery, while the gingko leaf is a sign of longevity. Together, these Japanese bowls offer well wishes and positive thoughts for your dinner guests. Use this set of 8"" blue and white Japanese bowls for serving salad or a dry noodle dish. They are also charming as decoration on a shelf and ideal as a wedding or housewarming gift. The set arrives packaged in a paper box and carefully arranged. The Floral Fantasy 8 inch Blue and White Japanese Bowls collection is only one of the beautiful Asian bowl sets available from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Other sets include an Abstract Karakusa Vines and Patterns collection and the Five Pattern Noodle Bowl Set, which both feature the royal blue and white color scheme popular on Japanese porcelain and ceramics.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (32 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 8.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-floral-fantasy-blue-and-white-japanese-bowls-set-for-five-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-floral-fantasy-blue-and-white-japanese-bowls-set-for-five-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12318-1|12318-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Glacier Ice Large Shallow Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12318-1.html"|""|(20.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This large ceramic Japanese bowl is the perfect centerpiece for any dinner spread! You’ll be using this amazing bowl for years to come, as it is made in Japan from high-quality ceramic. Durable and practical, this Japanese serving bowl is both microwave and dishwasher safe, saving you time and energy. The wide diameter of this Japanese serving bowl makes it perfect for serving main courses and entrees of any kind. Whether you are serving dry noodles, salads, or desserts, this large ceramic bowl can hold it all with ease! If you are planning on serving multiple entrees, this beautiful Japanese ceramic bowl also comes in a set of four, allowing you to serve dinner in style. This glossy finish of this Japanese ceramic bowl allows it to easily reflect light, making it reminiscent of the shine and brightness of a glacier. Covered in a beautiful speckled off-white, this bowl will accentuate the colors of any food you serve. This ceramic Japanese bowl also has a dark brown rim that fades into an enchanting blue on both its interior and exterior. The natural and beautiful colors of the Glacier Ice collection will surely draw the attention of your dinner guests!
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-glacier-ice-large-shallow-serving-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-glacier-ice-large-shallow-serving-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12318|12318|ITEM|"8 Inch Glacier Ice Large Shallow Serving Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12318.html"|""|(83.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Complete your dinner table with this set of four ceramic Japanese serving bowls from the Glacier Ice collection Made in Japan and crafted from durable ceramic, these magnificent large serving bowls have a unique design with natural tones that will make for an elegant addition to your tableware. Sporting a dark brown rim, these large bowls highlight an enchanting blue color along their edges. The blue paint on these ceramic Japanese bowls gracefully fades into a beautiful off-white, similar to a glacier’s edge along the water. Finished with a glossy texture that is smooth to the touch, these ceramic Japanese bowls are large enough to hold any main course or entrée you are serving. Whether it be salads, pastas, or saucy dishes, these bowls can hold hefty amounts of food to share with your family! If you are looking for smaller bowls for family and friends to eat from, this set of Japanese rice bowls will do just the trick. Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, these large serving bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe, meaning you can spend less time preparing and cleaning up your meals, and more time enjoying them! Give this beautiful and functional set of ceramic Japanese serving bowls as a precious gift, as this set comes readily packaged in a paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 7.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-glacier-ice-large-shallow-serving-bowl-set-of-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-glacier-ice-large-shallow-serving-bowl-set-of-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12449|12449|ITEM|"8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12449.html"|""|(73.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Each piece in this set of four Asian nesting bowls features a mottled black glazed surface. With thick walls and a smooth rounded shape, the appearance of these unique bowls is reminiscent of volcanic stones weathered smooth by the waves at Ibusuki Beach. At the bottom of each bowl's interior is a white seafoam-inspired design. These genuine Japanese serving bowls are made of long-lasting dishwasher and microwave safe ceramicware. With an 8-inch diameter and a capacity of 36 fluid ounces, they are suitable for individual poke bowls, as well as salads or pasta dishes. The interior surface is smooth, but the ribbed texture helps to corral those last stray bits at the bottom of the bowl. Part of our Ibusuki Sea Spray Collection. If you have ever enjoyed a ""sand bath"" at Ibusuki, these bowls will bring back wonderful memories. Each bowl in this set is wider and shorter than the 6-3/4 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Ceramic Bowls for Four and the 4-5/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six. Made in Japan and paper boxed.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 4.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12449-1|12449-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Nesting Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12449-1.html"|""|(19.95)|(14.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Have you or anyone you know ever enjoyed a ""sand bath"" at Ibusuki? The appearance of this unique bowl is reminiscent of volcanic stones weathered smooth by the waves at Ibusuki Beach. Featuring a smooth rounded shape, this genuine Japanese ceramic bowl is a comfort to hold. It features thick walls, and a mottled black glazed surface. Inside the bowl, there is a white seafoam-inspired design at the bottom. The surface is smooth, but the ribbed texture on the inside helps to corral those last stray bits at the bottom of the bowl. This Japanese serving bowl is made of durable dishwasher and microwave safe ceramicware. Measuring 8 inches in diameter with a generous 36 fluid ounce capacity, it is a great way to serve pasta dishes, salads, noodles, mashed potatoes, and more. Part of our Ibusuki Sea Spray Collection, this bowl will bring back wonderful memories for many years to come, or inspire you to visit Ibusuki soon. This is a single bowl from the 8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set for Four. It is wider and shorter than the 6-3/4 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Ceramic Bowls for Four and the 4-5/8 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six. Made in Japan and paper boxed.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-nesting-bowl-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-japanese-nesting-bowl-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12447-1|12447-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12447-1.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"The interior of this genuine Japanese bowl features an artisan-quality circular pattern of blue and gray swirls that is somewhat reminiscent of the Milky Way galaxy or Vincent van Gogh's classic Starry Night. It has a slightly ribbed texture, and a smooth, glossy midnight black exterior. This sturdy Japanese serving bowl is made of high quality ceramicware, and safe for the microwave and dishwasher. Measuring 8 inches in diameter, and with a capacity of 36 fluid ounces, this is an ideal bowl for serving salads, noodles dishes, pasta, mashed potatoes, poke bowls, and more. This single bowl goes with the 8 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Serving Bowl Set for Four. As part of our Modernist Moonlite Night Collection, it combines elements of Japanese tradition with a modern touch, bringing you the best of both worlds. It is a bit taller and wider than our 6-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Doburi Bowl, and narrower and shorter than our 9-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl. Paper boxed and made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12447|12447|ITEM|"8 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Serving Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12447.html"|""|(73.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"With an artisan touch, this set of four Japanese bowls captures the wonder of stargazing in the night sky. The interior features a swirled blue and gray circular pattern that is a bit reminiscent of the Milky Way galaxy, and the exterior is black as the midnight sky. Made of microwave and dishwasher safe ceramicware, these Japanese serving bowls have a smooth, glossy black exterior and an understated ribbed texture. Each of these genuine Japanese ceramic bowls has a 36 fluid ounce capacity and measures 8 inches in diameter. They are great for serving salads, pasta dishes, noodles, mashed potatoes, poke bowls, and more. Like all the other pieces in our Modernist Moonlite Night Collection, these Japanese bowls offer a balance of traditional and modern elements that makes them a timeless homage to Japan. The bowls are taller and wider than our 6-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Bowl Set for Four, and narrower and a bit shorter than our 9-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl. Made in Japan and paper boxed.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 6.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-serving-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-serving-bowl-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12321-1|12321-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Starry Night Large Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12321-1.html"|""|(18.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This large Japanese serving bowl is the perfect addition to anyone’s tableware! Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this bowl is incredibly sturdy and is both dishwasher and microwave safe, making it a reliable product you can use for years to come! With a unique and elegant pattern that evokes the image of a starry night sky, this large Japanese ceramic bowl is sure to bring an air of sophistication to your dining table. In the interior of the bowl, light blue specks of paint swirl into the center of the Japanese serving bowl, evoking an image of bright stars shining in a spiral galaxy. The exterior of the bowl is painted with a bold dark blue that shines in the light due to the bowl’s glossy finish. This Japanese ceramic bowl’s wide diameter makes it ideal for serving any of your favorite entrees and main courses, and is especially helpful for holding saucy dishes due to its depth. This Japanese serving bowl can also serve as a fantastic centerpiece for any dinner table, as can other pieces in the Starry Night collection, such as the large shallow serving bowl. Paired with a beautiful Japanese dinner plate of the same collection, this bowl will help create a dinner setting that your guests will surely love to see!
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-starry-night-large-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-starry-night-large-serving-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12321|12321|ITEM|"8 Inch Starry Night Large Serving Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12321.html"|""|(65.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Complete the perfect dinner spread with this set of four ceramic Japanese bowls! The dark blue paint that covers the exterior of these large Japanese serving bowls reflects the elegant darkness of a night sky. The bowls’ interiors are speckled with light blue paint, which swirl into the bowls’ centers, similar to the image of a spiral galaxy. These ceramic Japanese bowls are perfect for serving any of your favorite entrees and sides, whether it be salads, pastas, or saucy dishes. Paired with other products in the Starry Night collection, such as a set of four Japanese dinner plates, you’ll be able to create a cohesive table setting whenever you serve your meals. Made from high-quality ceramic in Japan, these Japanese serving bowls are extremely durable and will last you a long time. Their dishwasher and microwave safe nature make them a great choice for anyone who values practicality. Furthermore, these ceramic Japanese bowls are also great gifts, as they come packaged in a paper box ready for wrapping.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-starry-night-large-serving-bowl-set-of-four-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-starry-night-large-serving-bowl-set-of-four-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12445-1|12445-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12445-1.html"|""|(21.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Each spring, Japan celebrates the annual blooming of its beautiful, delicately fragrant Sakura (cherry blossom) trees. Because the blossoming period only lasts anywhere from mere days to about 2 weeks, Japan holds an annual Hanami festival in their honor. According to this centuries-old tradition, people party beneath the Sakura trees during the extremely short blooming period and reflect on the brevity of life. The iconic cherry blossom is a popular theme in traditional design, including this Japanese serving bowl. This thick-walled, sturdy bowl is completely coated with a smooth, shiny black mottled glaze. The interior features a simple rough-textured white line drawing of a single Sakura, with lines representing sunlight radiating towards the blossom. Microwave and dishwasher safe, these Japanese bowls are made of sturdy, long-lasting ceramicware. With a generous 36-fluid ounce capacity, they are the perfect size for hearty dishes like mashed potatoes, stews, curries, baked chicken, and more. This individual bowl is part of the Sunlit Sakura Collection, and coordinates with the matching set of 8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowls for Four. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12445|12445|ITEM|"8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowls for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12445.html"|""|(84.45)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Each year throughout Japan, people gather beneath Sakura trees to celebrate the first blooming cherry blossoms of spring. For centuries, Hanami festivals have traditionally been a time of celebration, as people watch these beloved flowers make their all too brief appearance. Cherry blossom themes feature prominently in Japanese design, including this 4-piece noodle bowl set. The simple yet elegant design of these genuine Japanese ceramic bowls is a modern interpretation of a traditional Sakura blossom. Each ceramic bowl features a minimalist line drawing of a cherry blossom design at the center of the bowl. Lines radiating inward towards the flower represent rays of sunlight. The entire bowl has a shiny mottled black surface. Made of sturdy, long-lasting ceramicware, they are safe for the microwave and dishwasher. The generous 36 fluid ounce capacity of each bowl is suitable for serving pasta dishes, fried rice, noodles and more. This set is part of the Sunlit Sakura Collection and coordinates well with other pieces like our 7-1/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate Set and our 9 Inch Sunlit Sakura Ceramic Shallow Bowl Set. The Japanese bowls in this set are similar to our 6-3/4 Inch Sunlit Sakura Japanese Ceramic Bowls, but with more depth and a wider shape. This Japanese ceramic bowl set is beautifully crafted in Japan and packaged in its original paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 9.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowls-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-sunlit-sakura-japanese-ceramic-bowls-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12431|12431|ITEM|"8 Inch Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Noodle Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12431.html"|""|(81.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This four-piece large-size ramen bowl set is inspired by wabi-sabi, the Japanese concept of embracing the beauty of imperfection. With undulating edges and designed with intentionally messy and splotchy vertical stripes on the interior and exterior, these unique bowls add a rustic yet elegant touch to your table. Made of high quality, durable ceramicware, these versatile Asian noodle bowls are safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher and are ideal for serving your favorite stir fry, pasta dishes, fry noodles, steamed vegetables, desserts, and more. This set of Japanese ceramic bowls makes a great wedding or housewarming gift that the recipient will enjoy for many years to come. Measuring eight inches in diameter by three inches in height, they are the largest bowls in the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection. You can also add more pieces from this collection to create your own customized set. Made in Japan and come packaged in paper box.
  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 14.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-noodle-bowl-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-noodle-bowl-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12431-1|12431-1|ITEM|"8 Inch Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Udon Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12431-1.html"|""|(20.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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  • Product Dimension (D 8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-udon-noodle-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-inch-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-udon-noodle-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6157|6157|ITEM|"8-1/2 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6157.html"|""|(48.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Bring hot and hearty Japanese fare like sukiyaki or shabu shabu to the table in this cast-iron nabe. The interior of the ""nabe,"" which is the Japanese word for ""pot,"" is enamel-lined to prevent rust, while its cast-iron exterior and wooden lid ensures food stays hot and bubbling. A wooden trivet is included to protect your tabletop or other surfaces. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Nabe Dimension (D 8-1/2"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-2-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-13.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 12413-1|12413-1|ITEM|"8-1/2 Inch Rustic Green Moss Ceramic Shallow Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12413-1.html"|""|(12.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Carrying muted tones of green and spackled with black and earthen brown around their rim, these rustic Japanese ceramic shallow bowls are a beautiful addition to your unique dinnerware set! Made in Japan in a small-scale workshop, these ceramic bowls are made with care by professionals with a keen eye for quality. Evoking a wonderful image of mossy glacial drift in the forested hills of Shizuoka, these unique Japanese dinner bowls are sure to wow guests and put a smile on your face with every use. These are great for small side dishes to accompany your larger entrees, like small salads, edamame beans, and small deserts! These Japanese ceramic bowls would look perfect paired with unique ceramic Japanese cups and Japanese sauce dishes from the same collection. They would also go beautifully with a set of nature-inspired Japanese chopsticksA wonderful gift idea for loved ones who can appreciate elegant Japanese ceramics, these bowls also come in sets of five to fill out a full table. Discontinued
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/2"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-2-inch-rustic-green-moss-ceramic-shallow-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-2-inch-rustic-green-moss-ceramic-shallow-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12413|12413|ITEM|"8-1/2 Inch Rustic Green Moss Ceramic Shallow Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12413.html"|""|(59.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Evoking an image of a mossy rock in a peaceful, old-growth Japanese forest, these beautiful ceramic shallow bowls have a beautiful rustic appearance. With soft tones of green leading into spackled deep greys and earthen browns, these shallow ceramic bowls are beautiful works of finely crafted Japanese dinnerware. Coated in a resilient and glossy top-glaze that’s smooth to the touch, these Japanese bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe! Ceramic Bowls of this size are perfect for saucy dishes like pasta, stir fry, or curry. The tones of these dishes beautifully offset vibrantly colored meals. Pairing wonderfully with unique ceramic Japanese cups and Japanese sauce dishes of the same design, these Japanese ceramics will make for a wonderful table setting. Made in limited kiln batches by skilled craftsmen in Japan, these Japanese shallow bowls are individually made with love and care. Make your table setting truly stand out by pairing these with as unique Asian inspired table runner and wow your guests at every dinner! This Japanese shallow bowl set come packaged in paper gift box ready to be gift wrapped.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/2"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 2.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-2-inch-rustic-green-moss-ceramic-shallow-bowl-set-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-2-inch-rustic-green-moss-ceramic-shallow-bowl-set-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12260-1|12260-1|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Ceramic Plate (Last 12)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12260-1.html"|""|(19.95)|(13.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Bring the beauty and depth of melting arctic ice to your dining table with this Japanese ceramic plate. With a dimension of 8 and 1/4 inches, this Japanese plate is a perfect choice for serving appetizers, salad, dessert or presenting fruits.

    The gorgeous design on this Japanese ceramic plate is a spattering of blue and pearl on a gray base with an undulated rim that dips and rises from light hammering and a smooth glaze done by hand. The result is a unique design that isn’t repeated on any other piece in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection.

    Each of these Japanese ceramic plate offers a rustic yet contemporary charm that compliments both formal and informal events.
  • Plate Dimension (8-1/4"" D x 1-1/4"" H)
  • Product Wt. (14.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ceramic-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ceramic-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12260|12260|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Ceramic Plate Set for Six "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12260.html"|""|(89.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from sturdy ceramic, this Japanese style plate set comes in a set of six beautiful plates, perfect for serving appetizers, salad, or dessert.

    The gorgeous design on these Japanese ceramic plates is a spattering of blue and pearl on a gray base finished in matte glaze resembling melting glacial ice. The undulated rims and exterior of these bowls are lightly hammered to create texture and intricacy.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese style plate set carries a distinctive and unique Japanese aesthetic that is at once minimalistic, elegant, yet lively and vibrant. This set comes packaged in a paper box, ready for gift-wrapping to give away as gift for your friends and family.
  • Plate Dimension (8-1/4"" D x 1-1/4"" H)
  • Product Wt. (5 Lb. 8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-for-six-2-set-only-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ceramic-plate-set-for-six-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12346|12346|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Ramen Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12346.html"|""|(18.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Serve any of your favorite noodle soups, such as ramen, udon, or pho in style! This Japanese ramen bowl’s great depth and raised edges are perfect for holding soups and other saucy dishes, but you can also utilize its large size to serve pasta, stir fry, donburi, or even cereal! Pairing this ceramic noodle bowl with an appetizer plate from the same collection will allow you to effectively serve popular meal combinations, such as karaage and ramen or garlic bread and pasta. Carefully crafted in Japan from a durable ceramic, this Asian ramen bowl will serve you for years to come. With a unique papery smooth texture and naturally undulating rim, you’ll be able to feel the quality of this ceramic noodle bowl as soon as you hold it in your hands. This Japanese ramen bowl is also extremely practical, as it is both dishwasher and microwave safe. This ceramic noodle bowl has a warm gray base that gives it an extremely natural look, much like smooth gray stones by the water’s edge. This Japanese ramen bowl is covered in a mix of smooth dark blue and sky-blue paint that cascades from the center of the ceramic noodle bowl towards the rim, much like the flowing arctic sea. When accompanied by a matching rice bowl you can create a cohesive and contemporary dinner setting that all your guests will love! Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ramen-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-ramen-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9630-1|9630-1|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9630-1.html"|""|(24.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this Japanese noodle bowl is perfect for enjoying noodle soups like ramen, pho, or other classic soups like chicken noodle or beef stew.

    Sold as a single piece from item# 9630, 8-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Ramen Bowl Set<, this Japanese noodle bowl features the well loved cherry blossom. With a sky blue color, the outside of the bowl has a more stoneware look with speckled blue, brown, and gray tones and a large brush stroke across the center. The inside of the bowl is a sky blue with hints of a jade green and features hand painted brown branches with blooming white cherry blossoms.

    Made in Japan from ceramic, this Japanese ramen bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience. Pair up with the rest of the Cherry Blossom collection for a nice refreshing look to your dining table.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/2"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-noodle-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-noodle-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9630|9630|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Ramen Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9630.html"|""|(148.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This Japanese Ramen bowl set features charming branches with white spring blossoms, characteristic of our Cherry Blossom Collection. Made in Japan from quality ceramic, these handmade noodle bowls are a sky blue sometimes mixed with a light pale green due to the natural baking process for making them, making each bowl unique yet still alike from it’s matching set. Perfect for enjoying your favorite ramen in, this Japanese ramen bowl set is large enough for one individual serving for also other soups, pasta, and stews. Don’t limit yourself with just these ideas though as they can also work great as a serving dish for salads, desserts, and snack bowls! The design is set against a soft, speckled sky blue and pale jade with a dark-toned rim that makes the noodle bowls tranquil and pleasing to the eye. Wider and flared out at the rims, these bowls would be a great conversation piece in your home with their stunning designs and calm colors. The Japanese ramen bowl set comes with six bowls in all and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/2"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (12 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-cherry-blossom-noodle-bowl-set-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12236|12236|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Dragon In the Sky Japanese Blue and White Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12236.html"|""|(21.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this delicate porcelain bowl portrays a gorgeous collision between Japanese tableware and East Asian mythology. The Japanese blue and white bowl features a fierce, fire-breathing dragon as it tears through the clouds. In Asian myths, this dragon is sign of perseverance and nobility. The representation is a nod to traditional Asian bowls, but the effect is quite contemporary and bold on this 8-1/4 inch wide bowl. The finish of this blue and white dragon bowl is glossy, which highlights the detail in the mystical creature and surrounding sky. This Japanese blue and white bowl features more traditional features than just a dragon-- the porcelain piece is delicate and light, a signature of quality Japanese tableware and features the classic circle of exposed porcelain on its base. On Japanese bowls of the past, this exposed ceramic indicated the work of an artist. Made in Japan, this Japanese blue and white bowl was carefully constructed with tables around the world in mind. The two-toned color scheme is easy to place among other Asian tableware or incorporate with the other pieces from the Dragon in the Sky collection, such as the Black and White Japanese Noodle Bowl and Blue and White Rice Bowl. The larger size and sleek surface makes it a perfect piece, no matter what cuisine you serve. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 oz 5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-japanese-blue-and-white-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dragon-in-the-sky-japanese-blue-and-white-bowl-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11623-1|11623-1|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Asian Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11623-1.html"|""|(18.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This 8-1/4 inch Asian Noodle Bowl is the perfect piece of ceramicware to serve up noodle dishes, rice, soup, and desserts at any dining table. Whether you are looking for a serving bowl for special occasions or use in an upscale restaurant, this Japanese bowl will bring charm and sophistication to the table. Made in Japan, this Asian Noodle Bowl features one of the most beloved designs in Japanese art – the cherry blossom. Every spring the cherry blossoms of Japan burst into light-pink flowers. However, the spectacle doesn’t last long, and the delicate blossom has become a symbol of transient, temporary beauty. The delicate nature of the cherry blossom is encapsulated on this elegant Japanese serving bowl, where it carries the same symbolism, but lasts a lifetime. Against a gray and white background, the cherry blossom design is simple, but intriguing throughout the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection. This Asian Noodle Bowl is a versatile piece of ceramicware. When arranged or displayed with other pieces in the collection, such as the Japanese Dinner Plate, the effect is elegant and chic. But the careful design of this Asian bowl makes it perfect to match with pieces from other collections, such as the Japanese Cherry Blossom Plate from the Spring Forest Cherry Blossoms Tableware Collection.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-2/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-asian-noodle-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-asian-noodle-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11698-1|11698-1|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11698-1.html"|""|(21.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"As enchanting as it is beautiful, this Japanese noodle bowl is meant to evoke the image of a radiant moon in a midnight sky. The dark, solid black exterior and rim of the bowl are a direct foil to the interior’s mesmerizing light blue, gray, and white spiral motif. The modern design of this single noodle bowl is guaranteed to add sophistication and charm to any dining table. Made in Japan from sturdy, high-quality porcelain, the bowl showcases its durability, as it is heavy to hold and made for long lasting functionality. Additionally, the Japanese noodle bowl can be put in both the microwave and the dishwasher, allowing it to be available for constant use. The entirety of the bowl has a reflective and smooth texture, featuring small grooves on its surface for better grip. The Japanese noodle bowl further demonstrates its variety of uses through its large size, making it ideal as a serving bowl or as a bowl for pasta, donburi, Japanese ramen, or any type of broth noodles. If you aren’t an avid noodle fan, this bowl is the perfect size for the popcorn bowl on movie night! Elegant and practical, this bowl is not only a wonderful addition to your personal tableware, but also makes for a great choice as a housewarming or wedding gift. If only one of these marvelous bowls is simply not enough for you, it is also available as a bowl set of four, giving you the opportunity to make every dining set as ravishing as the first. Furthermore, having extras of this bowl on hand can be great for events that need multiple serving bowls, or if you find yourself in an unfortunate circumstance where the bowl fractures, you can have three more on hand.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 13.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-noodle-bowl-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-noodle-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12451-1|12451-1|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12451-1.html"|""|(25.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Every spring, Japan celebrates the Hanami festival, the centuries-old tradition when people party beneath the Sakura (cherry blossom) trees and admire the first cherry blossoms of the season. Because the blossoms only remain for a period of just a few days up to a week or so, the festival commemorates the brevity of these beautiful flowers and of life itself. The Sakura has long been an iconic theme in Japanese culture, represented in poetry, artwork, commercial logos, and the Japanese ramen bowl seen here. On the inside of this gorgeous large ramen bowl, delicate sprigs of shiny glazed white cherry blossoms with brown leaves provide a pop of contrast against a multi-texture glazed black background. The interior and exterior are coated with this unique glazed black surface. The ceramic bowl is made in Japan, of dishwasher and microwave and safe ceramicware. With a capacity of 46 fluid ounces, it is perfect for serving ramen, but it is also suitable for noodle soup, Vietnamese pho, and more. This single bowl matches the 8-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ramen Bowl Set of Four as well as the other pieces in our Rainy Night Sakura Collection.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (46 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-noodle-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-noodle-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12451|12451|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ramen Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12451.html"|""|(99.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Japan is world famous for its breathtakingly beautiful Sakura (cherry blossom) trees that grow throughout this island nation. Cherry blossoms are so beloved that they have become a national symbol of Japan. Inspired by Japan's traditional reverence of Sakura, these large ramen bowls feature shiny glazed white cherry blossoms with brown leaves on the interior against a multi-texture glazed black background. The rest of the bowl is coated inside and out with this uniquely glazed black surface. This gorgeous set of four bowls is made in Japan from dishwasher and microwave safe ceramicware. They taper down to aid against spills, with a flat base for added stability. With a capacity of 46 fluid ounces, each of these Asian bowls is perfect for serving Vietnamese pho, noodle soups, ramen, and more. This set of ceramic ramen bowls is part of the Rainy Night Sakura Collection. Enjoy this set on its own or add one of these matching Rainy Night Sakura items: 6-1/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Ceramic Donburi Bowl Set

    7-3/8 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Rectangular Japanese Plate Set of Six

    10 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Japanese Ceramic Round Plate Set for Four

    7-3/4 Inch Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom Bowls Set for Four
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (46 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 12 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-of-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-rainy-night-sakura-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-of-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12319-1|12319-1|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Starry Night Japanese Ramen Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12319-1.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Showcasing an enchanting design reminiscent of a starry night sky, this Japanese serving bowl will make for a long-lasting and useful addition to your kitchen. Light blue speckles of paint fill the bowl’s interior, similar to how stars shine against the night sky. The dark blue color of the bowl’s exterior serves as a direct contrast, creating the bold yet classic look that defines the Starry Night collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese ramen bowl is the perfect choice for anyone who values practicality. Furthermore, the shiny gloss that covers the bowl creates a smooth texture and reflects the light, furthering the image of stars shining in the sky. Enjoy ramen, noodle soups, pasta, or donburi in this incredible Japanese ramen bowl! This Japanese serving bowl’s large size makes it very versatile for any kind of meal you are trying to serve. Whether you would like to serve your favorite entrée in this bowl or a shallower serving bowl, the design and durability of this Japanese ramen bowl will surely earn you some compliments at the table.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-ramen-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-ramen-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12319|12319|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Starry Night Japanese Ramen Bowl Set of Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12319.html"|""|(58.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Serve any kind of noodles in these Japanese ramen bowls! These ceramic Japanese bowls are the perfect size for serving any kind of noodle soup: ramen, udon, pho– you name it! But don’t just limit yourself to serving noodles in these Japanese serving bowls. They are perfect for large portions of salads and desserts as well! Finished with a shiny and smooth gloss, this set of three ceramic Japanese bowls features a beautiful dark blue exterior, which resembles the color of the night sky. Light blue speckles are scattered around the bowls’ interiors, as they concentrate in the middle of the bowl, like stars that emit a soft and enchanting glow. Made in Japan, these ramen bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe, making them a functional and stunning addition to your tableware. Paired with a set of four Japanese dinner plates from the same Starry Night collection, you’ll be able to create a table setting no one will forget! They are also the perfect housewarming or wedding gift, and will come in a readily-packaged paper box for you to wrap.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 8.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-of-three-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-starry-night-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-of-three-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12452|12452|ITEM|"8-1/4 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12452.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of our Wabi-Sabi collection, this 8-1/4 inch serving bowl is one that you should definitely get if you are into traditional Japanese blue and white pattern. Made in Japan this ceramic Japanese shallow bowl is coated in a resilient and glossy top-glaze and is microwave and dishwasher safe. It will beautifully hold your favorite fried rice dish, pasta, salad or anything your heart desire. With an undulating curve at its rim, this ceramic shallow bowl has an opened lotus appearance and would look wonderful paired with a unique set of smaller Japanese ceramic bowls and dinner plates. A wonderfully asymmetrical converging blue line print makes this Japanese ceramic serving bowl stand out as a new take on a traditional color scheme and design. You will be very pleased with this*2/.6 artfully printed works of Japanese ceramics on your dining table and cannot wait to show it off in your next dinner party.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 0.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-22.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-4-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-23.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12404-1|12404-1|ITEM|"8-1/8 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Rectangular Ceramic Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12404-1.html"|""|(11.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This plate’s dazzling tones of pink and marbled blue are sure to make it quickly become your favorite dish! The pink Japanese cherry blossom flowers almost appear to be falling into the plate from the effect caused by the beautiful marbled blue underglaze. With a shallow rim, these plates would be perfect for serving stir fry, sushi, or classics like hamburgers and fries, steaks, and more! These delicate in appearance but sturdy Japanese ceramic dinner plates will certainly add a flair of sophistication to any meal! The word “hanafubuki” in Japanese roughly translates to “the state in which flower petals are falling like a snowstorm,” and this can be seen every spring across Japan when these lovely trees shed their beautiful flowers. This iconic image represents the transient beauty of passing moments, and this makes a cherry blossom plate perfect for appreciating these moments come dinnertime. These plates make perfect ceramic sushi plates and would be best accompanied by equally beautiful sauce dishes and a pair of handmade chopsticks! Also coming in a set of six, these plates would be an excellent present for housewarmings or newlyweds. Their shimmering top-glaze is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making cleanup as easy as a spring breeze.
  • Product Dimension (L 8-1/8"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (11.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-rectangular-ceramic-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-rectangular-ceramic-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12404|12404|ITEM|"8-1/8 Inch Blue and Pink Sakura Rectangular Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12404.html"|""|(65.65)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"A vibrant image of Japanese cherry blossoms in spring, these Japanese rectangular plates are truly one of a kind! With a marbled blue underglaze and popping pink cherry blossom impressions, these plates will stand out on your table as beautiful works of art. A unique gift for newlyweds or housewarmings, these plates will also make a wonderful addition to your unique dinnerware set. Made in Japan in small kiln batches by professionals with a dedication to quality, these plates will keep their beautiful underglaze for years to come! Coated in a glossy and smooth top-glaze, these Japanese rectangular plates are also microwave and dishwasher safe, so you don’t have to worry about delicately scrubbing these after every use. Pairing wonderfully with a set of rice bowls in the same pattern, these plates will quickly find a permanent spot on your table! Rectangular plates are best for serving vibrant sushi, but are also make for a unique dish for serving dinner roll, kebab, cheese and cracker, fruit and more! These plates would look great accompanied with a set of unique sauce dishes for soy sauce or ketchup. Make every dinner special with these wonderful works of Japanese inspired art!
  • Product Dimension (L 8-1/8"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 11.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-rectangular-plate-set-for-six-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-1-8-inch-blue-and-pink-sakura-rectangular-plate-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12330-1|12330-1|ITEM|"8-3/4 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12330-1.html"|""|(16.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Featuring a unique rectangular shape, this cherry blossom ceramic plate is the image of sophisticated elegance. A design of gray branches intertwining amongst themselves can be found on one side of the plate. Beautiful gray cherry blossoms softly bloom on these branches, evoking the atmosphere of a calm spring day. The sushi plate is finished with a glossy finish, which makes the white ceramic shine in the light. While this rectangular dinner plate is originally made to serve sushi dishes, it’s the perfect size for small finger foods, kabobs, snacks, and appetizers. Paired with a sauce dish, you’ll be able to couple anything you serve on this cherry blossom ceramic plate with a matching sauce, such as soy sauce for sushi or salsa for chips! You can use this rectangular dinner plate in tandem with a large noodle bowl to hold side dishes or vegetables, such as bean sprouts for pho or garlic bread with pasta. Regardless of what you’re serving on this sushi plate, it’ll be a reliable and functional choice! Crafted in Japan, the plate has slightly raised edges to prevent any unnecessary drips and spills. Additionally, you can pop the rectangular dinner plate in the microwave or dishwasher whenever you need. Save yourself time and effort with a plate that doesn’t sacrifice elegance for practicality!
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-3/4"" x W 6"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Produdt Wt. (1 lb 3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-rectangular-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-ceramic-rectangular-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12330|12330|ITEM|"8-3/4 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Rectangular Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12330.html"|""|(101.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Unique yet timeless, this cherry blossom dinnerware set is sure to grab the attention of all your dinner guests, despite its muted colors and design! Made in Japan, these rectangular dinner plates are made from ceramic and finished in a shiny gloss that is smooth to the touch. Every plate in this set is also both dishwasher and microwave safe, an additional reason why these cherry blossom dishes will be a popular choice for everyone in the family! With slightly raised edges to keep food in place, the list of uses for these rectangular dinner plates is endless! You can use them to serve a variety of side dishes or small portions of entrees alongside individual servings of rice in a set of matching rice bowls. The plates are also the perfect size for serving any kind of hors d'oeuvres, tapas, finger foods, or fruits. The minimalistic color palette of this cherry blossom dinnerware set is what gives it a refined edge on your table. Each plate features an enchanting design of light gray cherry blossom petals blooming along dark gray branches. In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms represent beauty, strength, and the transience of life, giving these cherry blossom dishes an extra layer of meaning. When paired with a set of dessert bowls, you’ll have a wonderful personal table setting for each of your dinner guests! You can also consider giving this wonderful plate set as a gift, as the plates come readily packaged in a paper gift box ready for you to wrap.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-3/4"" x W 6"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-rectangular-plate-set-for-six-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-4-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-rectangular-plate-set-for-six-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12348|12348|ITEM|"8-3/8 Inch Arctic Ice Shallow Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12348.html"|""|(21.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Versatile and functional, this Japanese serving bowl proves that a minimalistic design can still be stylish! Made in Japan with durable ceramic, this unique piece of Japanese dinnerware is made to be both dishwasher and microwave safe, saving you time before and after every meal. Any dish that you place in this ceramic serving bowl will stand out against the bowl’s muted tones. This Japanese serving bowl is the perfect size to serve any of your favorite entrees and main dishes, such as fried rice, noodles, stir fry, or pasta. Refined and elegant, you can also consider using this beautiful Japanese dinnerware as a centerpiece for your dining table! The minimalistic palette of this stunning Japanese dinnerware allows it to match well with any of your favorite Asian tableware pieces whether that be a plate ceramic dinner from the same collection or a noodle bowl with an entirely different color scheme! Finished with a smooth matte texture, this ceramic serving bowl features speckles and splashes of iridescent blue paint on top of a simple gray base. This uneven application of paint reflects the unpredictability of nature, as the Japanese serving bowl can be seen as an ode to the cool arctic sea. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-3/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-arctic-ice-shallow-japanese-serving-bowl-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-arctic-ice-shallow-japanese-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12360|12360|ITEM|"8-3/8 Inch Dragon in the Sky Blue and White Japanese Serving Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12360.html"|""|(28.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Both unique and meaningful, this timeless Japanese serving bowl will be a stunning addition to any table setting! Made in Japan from a thick and sturdy ceramic, this well-made Asian serving bowl is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice elegance for practicality. Both microwave and dishwasher safe, you can place this Japanese ceramic bowl in the microwave when you need to reheat a delicious meal, and pop it into the dishwasher after you’re done eating! Anyone who appreciates the traditional aesthetics of East Asian mythology will love the striking design of a detailed blue dragon against classic off-white ceramic. A symbol of power, wisdom, and strength, the dragon bears its sharp teeth and claws in the center of the bowl, as its long tail and body wrap around the Japanese serving bowl’s exterior. You’ll feel as though you’re flying in the air with this fierce dragon, as the dragon design is completed with loose blue clouds that cover the Asian serving bowl’s interior and exterior. This Japanese ceramic bowl is the perfect size for holding all sorts of entrees and main courses. Whether you need to serve a heaping amount of stir fry for the whole family or an individual helping of fried rice, this Asian serving bowl can do the job! You can pair this Japanese serving bowl with a matching noodle bowl to use when you need to serve noodle soups and other saucy dishes. The traditional blue and white of this serving bowl also matches well with pieces such as the Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Rectangular Plate or the Blue and White Mosaic Rain Fall Japanese Tea Cup. Don’t be afraid to mix and match this serving bowl with different tableware pieces! Regardless of what you choose to match it with, this impressive Japanese serving bowl makes for an extremely meaningful gift and comes individually packaged, ready for you to wrap and make someone’s day! Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-3/8"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 13.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-blue-and-white-japanese-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-blue-and-white-japanese-serving-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12397-1|12397-1|ITEM|"8-3/8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Ceramic Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12397-1.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"With a marbled bluish-black underglaze featuring a sunlit Japanese cherry blossom imprint in white, these Japanese ceramic bowls are sure to impress! A magical image of spring and the beauty that can be found in passing moments, Japanese cherry blossoms are an iconic image that will work perfectly with any table setting. These unique Asian bowls also come in a set of four which makes for a perfect gift to parents or grandparents, as well as for anyone who loves fine Asian ceramic dinnerware. This size bowl (8-3/8 inch) is perfect for noodles and noodle soups like udon, ramen, or pho, or for large servings of anything your stomach could desire! This ceramic Japanese cherry blossom bowl has plenty of space and is certain to become your favorite. Made in Japan at small-scale workshops, each bowl is delicately crafted by skilled professionals and fired in small batches. These bowls also feature a smooth, glossy top glaze which is smooth to the touch and also microwave and dishwasher safe! Their beautiful marbled glaze would be perfectly matched by a set of smaller cherry blossom rice bowls or with artfully made soup bowls for serving miso or broths.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-3/8"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-noodle-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-noodle-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12397|12397|ITEM|"8-3/8 Inch Sunlit Sakura Ceramic Noodle Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12397.html"|""|(79.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"An elegant work of Japanese ceramicware, these Japanese cherry blossom bowls are sure to find themselves welcomed in your home as an old friend! With a marbled black and blue underglaze and embossed with a beautiful depiction of a Japanese cherry blossom surrounded by sunrays in white, these unique ceramic bowls are sure to wow your dinner guests. A perfect bed for large servings, and especially for noodle soups like Vietnamese pho, these bowls come in a set of four that pairs beautifully with a dish set of the same design. Made in Japan by skilled craftsman and fired in small batches, these bowls are individually filled with love and care. Their shimmering top-glaze also makes them microwave and dishwasher safe! These would make for a wonderful marriage or housewarming gift and would be accompanied beautifully by a pair of handmade chopsticks. Pick these up and find them a permanent place in your home, as you’re sure to find them beautiful every time the table is set.
  • Product Dimension (D 8-3/8"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-noodle-bowl-set-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-3-8-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-noodle-bowl-set-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10947-1|10947-1|ITEM|"8-5/8 Inch Blue Dragonfly Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10947-1.html"|""|(13.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made with sturdy porcelain, this beautiful blue sushi plate is sure to catch your attention with its vivid color and appealing, simple design. Finished with a glossy glaze, this long plate features a smooth texture with subtle bumps for an intricate texture. Paired with a set of Pearl Blue Chopsticks, this wonderful Japan-made plate is perfect for your sushi-lover needs. Aside from simply holding sushi, this plate is the perfect size to present smaller portions of appetizers or other fancy dishes. The sushi plate’s raised edges are extremely useful for keeping food in place and eliminate any possibility of spillage. Additionally, the microwave and dishwasher safe nature of this wonderful plate makes it a practical choice to add to your dining table. As a contrast to the deep, dark blue with light blue speckles, the main focus of the plate’s design is the eye-catching silver, matte dragonflies on two corners of the plate. In Japan, dragonflies are a symbol of childlike happiness as well as victory, adding an extra layer of meaning to this functional and useful sushi plate as well as the other members of the Blue Dragonfly Collection.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 5"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (15.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-5-8-inch-blue-dragonfly-sushi-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-5-8-inch-blue-dragonfly-sushi-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12282-1|12282-1|ITEM|"8-7/8 Inch Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12282-1.html"|""|(11.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Create the sophisticated table arrangement of your dreams with this Cherry Blossom Dish from the Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom Dinnerware Set. This Japanese dish has a unique shape and size that makes it incredibly functional for any type of cuisine. Serve pasta, a main course, or salad in this mid-sized dish with lightly sloping sides and an undulating rim. This Cherry Blossom Dish is a fantastic complement to the Cherry Blossom Dinner Plate from the same Japanese tableware collection. The inside of this Cherry Blossom Dish has a distinct blue and white design. The background has alternating patterns. The first is a careful blue and white plaid and the second a cheerful, light blue. Scattered across this vibrant backdrop are cheerful cherry blossoms at the height of their blooming. As a traditional symbol of life’s delicacy and joy, Asian tableware with cherry blossoms makes for a great gift. Finished in a glossy, smooth glaze this mid-sized dish is certainly beautiful, but it is also functional. This Cherry Blossom Dish is made of quality Japanese ceramic and both dishwasher and microwave safe. Planning to send this Cherry Blossom Dish for a housewarming or wedding? Consider the stunning set for six, also found through Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. (Discontinued)
  • Plate Dimension (D 8-7/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-7-8-inch-blooming-blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-dish-last-3-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-7-8-inch-blooming-blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-dish-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12216-1|12216-1|ITEM|"8-7/8 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossom Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12216-1.html"|""|(22.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single plate of item# 12216, this cherry blossom plate is perfect for enjoying a small meal on. With a smooth glaze, this cherry blossom plate has a stoneware look to it as the botton of the plate has speckled brown spots over the light blue color of the plate. The center of the plate features beautiful glossy white cherry blossoms that are blooming from dark brown branches. Finally, the Japanese plate is finished out with a contrasting rim. Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, you can now make your own set with being able to choose how many plates you will need for your dining table. This cherry blossom plate is sold as a single piece and is also perfect for when you accidentally break one from your existing set. Made in Japan. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 8-7/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-7-8-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-plate-79.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-7-8-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-plate-80.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12216|12216|ITEM|"8-7/8 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossom Plates Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12216.html"|""|(137.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese cherry blossom plates set comes with six plates, perfect for family dining. Part of the cherry blossom collection, this Japanese cherry blossom plates set is a sky blue with hints of jade. The center of the plate features dark brown cherry blossom branches with white glossy cherry blossoms blooming all over. The rim is then finished with a brown tone, while the underside of the plate has a stoneware look with spackles of brown over the light blue color. With a smooth texture, this Japanese cherry blossom plates set comes packaged in a paper box which makes it perfect for giving as a gift to newlyweds or as a housewarming gift. Compliment with the rest of the Cherry Blossom collection as a grand wedding gift. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 8-7/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 11.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-7-8-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-plates-set-of-six-78.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/8-7-8-inch-japanese-cherry-blossom-plates-set-of-six-79.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12024-1|12024-1|ITEM|"9 Black Alloy Square Japanese Plate"""|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12024-1.html"|""|(25.25)|(21.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese plate is guaranteed to be an eye-catching piece on your dining room table. Between the cool black color and substantial size, you are certain to have family, friends, and other guests complimenting your good taste. So gather, your loved ones to enjoy a healthy salad or delicious main dish from this Japanese Plate from the Black Alloy Collection. The Black Alloy Tableware Collection is aptly named for the intense and remarkable black color that coats this ceramicware. However, this Medium Japanese Plate is different from the lustrous and glossy ceramics that you can find in any home goods store. It is an Asian dinner plate made of high quality earthenware and crafted in Japan. The beautiful black color has very subtle hues throughout the glaze, which is matched by the matted finish on this larger Japanese plate. Sold individually, this Japanese Plate is perfect as a centerpiece on your table. If you want to use this Japanese Plate at individual place settings, a set for three is available from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Either singularly or as a set this Medium Japanese Plate makes a fantastic gift. Send it directly to your loved one for a birthday, holiday, or wedding celebration.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9"" x W 9"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-black-alloy-square-japanese-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-medium-japanese-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11899-1|11899-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Cherry Blossom Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11899-1.html"|""|(21.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single piece of item# 11899, this Japanese serving bowl features the well loved cherry blossom in the center of the bowl. With a stoneware look on the outside of the bowl with speckled brown and light blue colors, the inside of the bowl is decorated in brown branches that have white glossy cherry blossoms blooming from them. A ripple effect is also seen in the way this shallow bowl is made as ridges can be felt and seen as the bowl raises higher. Made in Japan from ceramic, this cherry blossom Japanese serving bowl is perfect for serving salads, stews, and pasta dishes. For yoru convenience, this shallow bowl is also microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-serving-bowl-71.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cherry-blossom-japanese-serving-bowl-72.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11899|11899|ITEM|"9 Inch Cherry Blossom on Blue Japanese Shallow Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11899.html"|""|(84.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese shallow bowl is the perfect size for enjoying an individual serving of pasta, stew, curry rice, or any other saucy meal. Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, this ceramic Japanese shallow bowl has a stoneware look as a speckled brown decorates the outside of the bowl. A large thick brush stroke also decorates the center of the outside of the bowl which gradually fades away as it goes. While the rim is brown, the inside of the shallow serving bowl is a pale light hue with hints of jade as dark brown twigs and branches reach one end to another of the bowl. Glossy white cherry blossoms decorate these branches as they bloom. With the rim raised high, this Japanese shallow bowl has three layers, which looks like a rippling effect moving its way upward. These layers also shape the bowl giving it an easier grip when lifting. The smooth texture of the bowl makes for easy clean up as this shallow bowl is also dishwasher safe. This dish is also microwave safe for your convenience.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 4.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cherry-blossom-on-blue-japanese-shallow-bowl-set-for-four-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cherry-blossom-on-blue-japanese-shallow-bowl-set-for-four-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9629|9629|ITEM|"9 Inch Cherry Blossom Shallow Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9629.html"|""|(17.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Part of our Cherry Blossom Collection, this piece will always bring charm and tranquility into your home. The design features white spring blossoms and their branches while set against a peaceful, speckled sky blue tone. The interior of the plate is shaped with two undulated layers that end at a dark-toned rim. Great for pastas, salads, party dishes or even as a decorative piece in your home. Dishwasher and Microwave Safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Bowl Dimension (D 9"" X H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cherry-blossom-shallow-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-cherry-blossom-shallow-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12047-1|12047-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Earthen Black and Brown Large Japanese Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12047-1.html"|""|(40.65)|(36.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made with a thick and durable ceramic, the heaviness of this large Japanese square plate testifies to its incredible sturdiness. Glazed with a shiny black and dusted with hints of sandy brown at its scalloped edges, this plate has an established down-to-earth feel that is perfect if you want something both simplistic and refined. An exposed square of white, unglazed ceramic at this plate’s footing adds height to the plate when you put it on a flat surface. Because of its dark hue, this wonderful plate accentuates the colors of every food, making it ideal as a serving plate for dinner parties or events. Additionally, this marvelous Japanese square plate is sizeable enough to hold large portions of any appetizer, entrée, or dessert. With a glossy yet rough textured surface and raised edges, sliding and spills will be the least of your worries. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japan-made plate makes for one of the most dependable and functional tableware pieces you will ever have. Giving off an overwhelmingly natural aura, this Japanese square plate as well as any other member of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection will provide an alluring raw, unfiltered ambience to your home.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9"" x W 9"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 15.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-earthen-black-and-brown-large-japanese-square-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-earthen-black-and-brown-large-japanese-square-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12309-1|12309-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Glacier Ice Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12309-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This high-quality ceramic Japanese bowl is a practical and beautiful piece of tableware that will impress any of your dinner guests! Dishwasher and microwave safe, this durable bowl is the perfect choice for easy meal preparation and cleanup. When placed alongside a smaller rice bowl and sushi plate, this Japanese dinner bowl completes a cohesive and sophisticated dinner setting. The colors of this ceramic Japanese bowl are comparable to the cool tones of glacial ice by the water. Painted a dark brown color, the rim of this large serving bowl fades into a light blue on both the interior and exterior of the bowl. This elegant blue color complements a lighter shade of speckled off-white in the center of the bowl. All of the natural hues in the Glacier Ice collection work in harmony to make the colors of whatever food you are serving stand out! Made in Japan, this large serving bowl is great for serving larger entrees, whether that be stir fry, salad, or dessert. You’ll have no problem serving saucy dishes, as the ridges in the interior of this bowl will help ensure that spills are less likely to occur. This functional Japanese dinner bowl will make for a wonderful addition to your kitchen!
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-serving-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-salad-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12309|12309|ITEM|"9 Inch Glacier Ice Japanese Serving Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12309.html"|""|(63.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This enchanting set of four shallow ceramic Japanese bowls is perfect for serving multiple entrees, whether they be noodles, salads, or desserts! Subtle ridges on the interior of these Japanese serving bowls allow you to serve saucy dishes, preventing spills from occurring. With other pieces from the Glacier Ice collection, you can serve any course imaginable! Made in Japan from durable ceramic, you are bound to use these wonderful ceramic dinner bowls again and again. Each bowl has a painted brown rim, with strokes of elegant blue paint underneath it. In contrast to this layer of vibrant blue, a speckled off-white color covers the rest of the bowls, evocative of a majestic glacier by the water. Finished off with a shiny gloss, these beautiful ceramic Japanese bowls shine in the light and are smooth to the touch. These ceramic dinner bowls also make for the perfect housewarming or wedding gift, as they come in a paper box, ready to be wrapped. Anyone would love to receive these beautiful and practical Japanese serving bowls, as their microwave and dishwasher safe nature make them the perfect addition to any home, especially when paired with a set of Japanese donburi bowls.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 12.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-serving-bowl-set-of-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-glacier-ice-japanese-salad-bowl-set-of-four-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12391-1|12391-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Ceramic Shallow Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12391-1.html"|""|(15.55)|(13.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Aesthetically pleasing and delicately crafted, these ceramic shallow bowls evoke an image of white sea spray against the black sands of Ibusuki in South Japan. With a widely angled but short rim, these bowls are perfect for noodles, fried rice, katsu curry, pasta, or salads! Their marbled black and white underglaze is protected by a smooth, glossy top-glaze which also makes them microwave and dishwasher safe! You can also pick these up in a set of four to have a complete dinner set ready for your family, or to send as a gift to loved ones who would appreciate finely made Japanese ceramics. Made in Japan in small kiln batches, these ceramic shallow bowls are made by professionals with a mind for craftsmanship! Unique in appearance, these shallow bowls would be wonderfully accompanied by a set of Japanese sauce dishes, or with a matching number of Asian soup spoons for curry nights!
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-shallow-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-shallow-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12391|12391|ITEM|"9 Inch Ibusuki Sea Spray Ceramic Shallow Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12391.html"|""|(59.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Ibusuki is a small town in the southern region of Japan which is surrounded by rare and majestic black sand beaches and is truly a sight to behold! These Japanese ceramic shallow bowls feature a black underglaze leading into tones of tan and white, representing the black sands of Ibusuki being met with foamy sea spray. A perfect bowl for saucy dishes, these will quickly become a favorite in your household! These shallow Japanese bowls also make for wonderful gifts for weddings or housewarmings and are sure to be received as auspicious and truly special. Made in Japan in small batches at a kiln operated by professionals with keen eyes for quality, these ceramic bowls are glazed with a glossy protective coating that’s also microwave and dishwasher safe! Pair these with a matching plate and saucer set for a truly unique dinnerware set. This set comes in four bowls and packages in a paper box ready to be gift wrapped.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 7.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-shallow-bowl-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-ibusuki-sea-spray-ceramic-shallow-bowl-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12310-1|12310-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Large Shallow Japanese Starry Night Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12310-1.html"|""|(16.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Whether you are looking to serve a hefty portion of pasta, salad, or dessert, this shallow Japanese serving bowl is perfect for serving any large entrée! With subtle ridges in its interior, this ceramic Japanese bowl is also perfect for serving saucy dishes, and will help prevent spills from occurring. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese serving bowl is a great choice for easy meal preparation and cleanup. Furthermore, it will surely help you for years to come, as it is made in Japan from high-quality and durable ceramic. If you’d like to serve multiple entrees in a cohesive dinner setting, you can also get this piece of Japanese dinnerware in a set of four. Finished with a smooth gloss, the reflections of light on this beautiful Japanese serving bowl will make it shine on any table. Similar to other products in the Starry Night collection, this ceramic Japanese bowl is painted in a stunning dark blue. In the interior of the bowl are speckles of light blue paint that seem to swirl into the center of the bowl, evocative of the spinning Milky Way.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-large-shallow-japanese-starry-night-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-large-shallow-japanese-starry-night-serving-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12310|12310|ITEM|"9 Inch Large Shallow Japanese Starry Night Serving Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12310.html"|""|(63.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this set of four large ceramic Japanese bowls will surely create a cohesive table spread, regardless of what you are serving in them. With a smooth and glossy finish, these Japanese serving bowls reflect light on their surfaces, allowing them to shine like bright stars. Their microwave and dishwasher safe nature make this Japanese bowl set the perfect choice for easy meal preparation and cleanup. With subtle ridges in their interior, these bowls are perfect for saucy dishes that may spill. These ceramic Japanese bowls are large enough to hold any main course or entrée, making them the perfect choice to serve family dinners in or create dinner party spreads with, especially when paired with other products from our Starry Night collection like a set of four dinner plates. Most prominently are these bowls’ enchanting design– the interior of the bowl features a stunning swirl of light blue speckles that concentrate in the bowl’s center. This light color contrasts the deep dark blue that covers the entire exterior of these Japanese serving bowls, allowing them to exude a feeling of modernity and sophistication. Packaged in a paper box, this Japanese bowl set makes for the perfect gift on any occasion.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 9.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-large-shallow-japanese-starry-night-serving-bowl-set-of-four-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-large-shallow-japanese-starry-night-serving-bowl-set-of-four-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12331-1|12331-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Shallow Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12331-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"With just one look at this incredible Japanese serving bowl, you’ll be entranced by its modern design! Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this magnificent piece of Asian dinnerware will make for a durable and practical addition to your home. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this bowl will make meal preparation and clean-up easy while maintaining the high-quality look of a perfect dining table spread! A signature of the Modernist Moonlit Night Collection, this large Japanese serving bowl is covered with a deep black glaze that shines and reflects light, much like stars in a dark night sky. Light blue, gray, and white paint swirls into the center of the bowl’s interior, slowly waning as it reaches up to the bowl’s rim, much like the moon’s glow fading into darkness. With such a unique and refined design, you can even consider using this beautiful Japanese ceramic bowl as a centerpiece for your table, since its bold and elegant design is sure to capture the attention of all your guests! This bowl’s large size makes it the perfect choice for serving entrees and main courses, such as stir fry, pasta, or salad. This Japanese ceramic bowl can also hold heaping amounts of side dishes such as mashed potatoes or fruit salad, and will be incredibly helpful when you are preparing to share food at a potluck or party! Subtle ridges along the bowl’s interior and exterior will help prevent slips and stumbles, especially when serving saucy dishes. This amazing piece of Asian Dinnerware can serve almost anything, but if you’re looking to enjoy or serve noodle soups, the Japanese noodle bowl from the same collection will do just the trick!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-shallow-bowl-59.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-shallow-bowl-60.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12331|12331|ITEM|"9 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Shallow Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12331.html"|""|(63.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Serve anything imaginable with this set of four beautiful Japanese serving bowls! These bowls’ large volume and wide diameter make them the perfect choice for serving any dish, whether you’re making a salad appetizer for a party, serving pasta for family dinner, or showcasing your favorite dessert for friends! You’ll be able to serve entrees and side dishes of any size when pairing this Japanese bowl set with a set of small sauce bowls! You’ll be able to feel the weight of these Japanese serving bowls once you hold them in your hands, a testament to the sturdy ceramic they’re made from. Made in Japan, these wonderful pieces of Japanese dinnerware have subtle ridges on their interiors and exteriors to keep saucy dishes from spilling, and to ensure that the bowls will be safe in your grip. All of the pieces in this Japanese bowl set are dishwasher and microwave safe, making them the perfect and practical choice if you’re looking for bowls you can use again and again! Featuring a stunning swirl of gray, blue, and white paint, this Japanese bowl set will reflect the spell-binding appearance of the cosmos. Complete with a black, glossy finish that especially stands out on the bowl’s exterior and rim, you’ll get the feeling of looking up into the vast night sky when incorporating these pieces into any Japanese dinnerware spread. Bring this sleek and captivating set of bowls along with a set of six enchanting ceramic plates into your home for a cohesive and eye-catching table set up!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 6.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-shallow-bowl-set-of-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-modernist-moonlit-night-japanese-shallow-bowl-set-of-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11959-1|11959-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Shallow Japanese Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11959-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Exuding a feeling of sophistication, this shallow cherry blossom bowl features a beautiful cherry blossom design that is engraved into the ceramic. The minimalistic gray and white of this simple bowl creates a clean and delicate aura that emphasizes the charming appeal of blossoms in bloom. With its wide rim and sturdy heaviness, this large bowl functions as a serving bowl for pastas, desserts, salads, and many other dishes. Made with two distinct ridges, this cherry blossom bowl is also ideal for saucy dishes, as the incorporated curved edges prevent any spillage from occurring. Additionally, the range of foods that this bowl can hold increases because of its microwave and dishwasher safe nature. This cherry blossom bowl made in Japan has a smooth and glossy finish, and is almost entirely coated with a marble-like white, making it an elegant and tasteful addition to your tableware. As this refined shallow bowl provides distinct textures and practical design, it also serves as a fantastic gift when purchased as a Japanese bowl set of four, which is packaged in a gift-wrap ready paper box.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (30 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-shallow-japanese-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-bowl-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-shallow-japanese-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-bowl-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8742-1|8742-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Square Japanese Cherry Blossom Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8742-1.html"|""|(29.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this single Japanese cherry blossom plate is part of the Cherry Blossom collection. Perfect as an individual dinner plate, this Japanese square plate can also be used for serving appetizers, finger foods, and more at dinner parties.

    In sky blue with white blooming cherry blossoms on branches and a brown rim border, this Japanese cherry blossom plate is handmade which makes each piece unique. Because of this hand made nature, the colors from piece to piece may vary slightly.

    Sold as a single piece from >item# 8742, Nine Inch Square Japanese Cherry Blossom Plate Set, this Japanese cherry blossom plate is microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9"" x W 9"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 12 oz. )
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-square-japanese-cherry-blossom-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-square-japanese-cherry-blossom-plate-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12392-1|12392-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Sunlit Sakura Ceramic Shallow Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12392-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"With a unique blue and black marbled underglaze offset by a shimmering white depiction of a Japanese cherry blossom and the passing rays of the Sun, these ceramic shallow bowls will be sure to quickly become your favorite set for all occasions! Japanese cherry blossoms are symbolic of the beauty found in passing moments, and with dinner being one of the most important moments in the day, it’s time to make it special by adding some artful and delicately crafted bowls for your stir fry and salads! These ceramic shallow bowls are made in Japan in small kiln batches, each being delicately spun and fired by professionals who care about the beauty of each piece. Their unique marbled glaze is coated in a glossy and smooth top-glaze which is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making it convenient to quickly heat up some food and clean up after! These bowls also come in a set of four and would look amazing paired with other Japanese ceramic dinnerware, like a set of sauce dishes or a condiment set to add flavor to every meal! These shallow bowls would also make a unique and thoughtful gift for newlyweds or housewarmings, or for anyone who would appreciate finely made Japanese ceramic dinnerware.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-shallow-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-shallow-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12392|12392|ITEM|"9 Inch Sunlit Sakura Ceramic Shallow Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12392.html"|""|(63.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A set of four beautiful shallow bowls depicting a sunlit Japanese cherry blossom flower, these ceramic bowls feature a marbled black and blue underglaze that look lovely and add a touch of beauty to every meal! Many artful Japanese ceramic pieces feature cherry blossoms, but few have as unique and elegant design as this. Featuring a wet in appearance top-glaze that’s soft to the touch, these bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe! Best for serving saucy dishes, these Japanese cherry blossom bowls would look great with curry, stir fry, and a host of other savory meals! Made in Japan in small kiln batches, these high quality Japanese ceramics are made to last and will find a life-long place in your home. A perfect gift idea for friends, newlyweds, or for housewarmings, these dishes are made to dazzle! Japanese cherry blossoms are known as a symbol of transient beauty, and these dishes will remind you to savor every moment you’re eating something delicious off them. These dishes would be perfectly accompanied by a saucer or Japanese rice bowl set of the same design and would be finished off with a set of unique Japanese chopsticks to complete your unique dinnerware set and make each table arrangement beautiful!
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-shallow-bowl-set-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-sunlit-sakura-ceramic-shallow-bowl-set-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12405-1|12405-1|ITEM|"9 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Shallow Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12405-1.html"|""|(15.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A geometric underglaze of blue lines converging into a central point, this Japanese shallow plate features a scattered and imperfect design reminiscent of Japanese wabi-sabi, an aesthetic philosophy which appreciates imperfection and asymmetry. Beautiful and unique, this plate is certain to quickly become one of your favorites! With a fine and smooth to the touch top-glaze, the plate features a shimmering gloss which is certain to draw the eye. This Japanese shallow plate is also available in a set of five, making for a wonderful gift for those who appreciate unique aesthetics. The base of the plate has finger-sized impressions in its ceramics which add to the wabi-sabi nature of the plate, and give it a nice textural feeling when picked up. Perfect for serving stir fry or katsu curry, or a variety of delectable saucy meals, these plates would be best accompanied with a set of ceramic sauce dishes or other beautiful Japanese ceramic pieces. Made in Japan from a small workshop focused on quality and perfection, these dishes are sure to bring some wabi-sabi energy to your dinner setting!
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-shallow-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-shallow-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12405|12405|ITEM|"9 Inch Wabi-Sabi Japanese Shallow Plate Set for Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12405.html"|""|(72.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Featuring a beautiful and asymmetrical geometric underglaze and distinguishing offset shapes, these Japanese shallow plates evoke a feeling of wabi-sabi, the Japanese appreciation for imperfect aesthetics. Featuring converging blue lines and scattered with lighter blue ink blotches, the white backdrop of this plate’s underglaze will beautifully elevate any food served upon it. Blue and white are a timeless color pattern in Asian ceramics, and this contemporary take certainly adds flair to traditions. These Japanese shallow plates would make for a wonderful marriage or housewarming gift, as well as an excellent present for family members on the holidays. These wonderful works of Japanese ceramics are made in Japan in small kiln batches by expert craftsmen and will stand the test of time! Their top-glaze provides a smooth glossy finish that also makes the plates dishwasher and microwave safe. These plates would be perfectly accompanied by a set of ceramic sauce dishes, or with a set of unique Japanese bowls. Make every meal special with beautiful Japanese ceramics that will find a life-long place in your home!
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 10.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-shallow-plate-set-for-five-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-inch-wabi-sabi-japanese-shallow-plate-set-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12259-1|12259-1|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Plate for a Main Course (LAST THREE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12259-1.html"|""|(23.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This large Japanese plate is going to impress your guests and spark conversation. After all, it is 9-1/4"" in diameter! The substantial ceramic is sturdy and natural in your hand and finished with a smooth gray glaze. The dark gray background is broken up by a splattering of pearly blue, which reflects light similar to sparkling glacial ice in the arctic circle. As part of the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, this Japanese Plate for a Main Course emanates natural qualities, from the matte finish that is reminiscent of clay without the rough texture, to the uneven, undulating rim. While the effect is earthy and rustic, it is also fresh. This is a piece of Asian tableware designed for the modern day. As the name suggests, this Japanese Plate for a Main Course is the perfect piece for a main course at lunch or dinner, but do not limit your imagination-- it is only one piece in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection. This dishwasher and microwave safe plate deserves to be arranged with the Japanese Donburi Bowl, Japanese Rice Bowl, and other pieces of the same tableware collection.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-plate-for-a-main-course-last-three-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-plate-for-a-main-couse-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8936-1|8936-1|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8936-1.html"|""|(17.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese Plate is contemporary tableware that is ideal for use in an upscale restaurant or modern home. The glossy finish is the perfect balance to the captivating blue and white design on this Asian plate. The top of the plate features a spiral pattern made of blue dashes and a white background. The dashes are spaced at closer intervals as the design moves closer to the center of the stunning plate. The engaging design is just the beginning for this gorgeous Japanese Plate. The edge of the plate is carefully coated in a dark brown glaze. This provides a crisp, clean edge to offset the blue and white design, which was popular in traditional Japanese ceramics. The plate is also made of excellent ceramic, to ensure this Japanese Plate can be used on a daily basis. It is an ideal size to use at an individual place setting, but large enough to command attention in the center of your table. As part of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Tableware Collection, this Japanese Plate is perfect to pair with the Asian Sauce Bowls or display with the Japanese Rectangular Plate in the same uplifting design. When placed on your table, this plate is sure to brighten any room.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12296|12296|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Bowl Set of Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12296.html"|""|(69.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese bowl set of three features a simple yet contemporary starburst design that will surely catch everyone’s attention at your dining table. The size of the bowl would be perfect to serve a pasta or salad.

    Similar to other pieces in the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, each serving bowl in this set has a white background with blue strokes spreading from the center towards the rim to create an eye-catching starburst design.

    Since Japanese bowl set is microwave and dish washer safe, it will make a gorgeous and unique housewarming gift for your friends and family. Comes packaged in a paper box.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 Lb. 2.2 Oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-bowl-set-of-three-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-bowl-set-of-three-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12296-1|12296-1|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Serving Bowl (LAST ONE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12296-1.html"|""|(23.95)|(20.35)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Starburst tableware collection, this Japanese serving bowl has the perfect size and shape for serving the right portion of pasta or salad.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese serving bowl features eye-catching starburst pattern glazed in blue and white, a classic and beloved color combination of Japanese porcelain. On each of the white Japanese serving bowl, intricate strokes of blue spread from the center outward to the rim and creates a contemporary starburst design.

    A gorgeous addition to any dining table, this Japanese serving bowl also comes in a set of three packed in a ready-for-gift-wrapping box which makes a unique housewarming gift for the loved ones your life. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 9.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-serving-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6158|6158|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6158.html"|""|(47.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Bring hot and hearty Japanese fare like sukiyaki or shabu shabu to the table in this cast-iron nabe. The interior of the ""nabe,"" which is the Japanese word for ""pot,"" is enamel-lined to prevent rust, while its cast-iron exterior and wooden lid ensures food stays hot and bubbling. A wooden trivet is included to protect your tabletop or other surfaces. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Nabe Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 4"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 13 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-10.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/10-1-2-inch-cast-iron-nabe-with-trivet-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 12240|12240|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12240.html"|""|(37.95)|(33.35)||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This large ceramic bowl begs your guests to share a meal of stir fried noodles or other main course. It is made in Japan and is an essential piece in the Modernist Moonlit Night Tableware Collection. It measures 9-1/2"" in diameter by 3"" in height, and in addition to accommodating a heaping dish of dried noodles, pasta, or vegetables, this Japanese Ceramic Serving Dish makes a fantastic centerpiece for your dinner table. With the look of a traditional Japanese ceramic bowl, this piece is what you need to complete any Asian table setting. Everyone will notice the gorgeous pattern on this Japanese ceramic serving dish, as it is remarkable and beautiful. Yet, the white and gray pattern is not overwhelming. The design is a repetitive and sophisticated spiral pattern on the inside of this bowl, and striking up close and at a distance. This design is set against a flawless black backdrop, which completes the look of a midnight sky. This Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl has a subtle ripple along its exterior, a carefully included design element with functional purposes. This ripple makes the bowl easier to grasp, hold, and carry. A thoughtful quality when you, or restaurant staff, need to carry a steaming bowl of ramen or other noodles. Due to its large size and usefulness for serving, many people pair this bowl with individual bowls in the same collection, including the medium Donburi Bowl or similar sized Japanese Rice Bowl from the same collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe, you will want to utilize this Japanese Ceramic Serving Dish at every meal.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 12 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-serving-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/modernist-moonlite-night-japanese-ceramic-noodle-serving-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11617-1|11617-1|ITEM|"9-1/2 Inch Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11617-1.html"|""|(23.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This gorgeous Japanese Dinner Plate has the distinct quality of looking fantastic up close and at a distance. This attribute allows collectors of Japanese ceramicware to display it on a shelf or in a case, while it is also incredibly functional. Use it for an individual setting or to plate appetizers and finger foods. In addition to having a variety of uses and serving options, this Japanese Dinner Plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. The dual Karakusa design on this Asian dinner plate is mesmerizing. On the face of the plate, the interior features a cream Karakusa design, offset by a deep green background. Around this pattern is a second set of Karakusa; this time with more floral elements and painted in a soft blue on a cream backdrop. This Japanese Dinner Plate has a glossy finish and dark brown edge. Made in Japan as part of the Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Collection, this piece of Japanese tableware is impeccable when set with other pieces from the collection. The Japanese Rice Bowl and Soy Sauce Dish are two great supplements at your dining table. Set your entire table when you order this Japanese Dinner Plate as a set for four.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 12 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-dinner-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-2-inch-rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12259|12259|ITEM|"9-1/4 Inch Arctic Ice Japanese Dinner Plates Set for Two "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12259.html"|""|(46.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Anyone looking for an attractive set of dinner plates will be enticed by these Japanese Dinner Plates from the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection. This set for two beautifully displays the Arctic Ice design. It is an abstract pattern of blue, pearl, and gray that captures the sense of glacial ice, in all of its depth, colors, and complexity. Because the plates are glazed by hand, no two of these Asian plates are exactly the same. The undulating rims on each of these Japanese Dinner Plates are lightly hammered for interesting depth and dips along the edge of the plates. Additionally, along the bottom of plates, the smooth glaze is enhanced by subtle texture. These purposeful imperfections enhance the contemporary design and earthen feel of this Japanese tableware. In your hand, these Japanese Dinner Plates are reminiscent of cool ice, dense clay, and the world’s natural beauty. Arrange these Japanese Dinner Plates among the Japanese Rice Bowl Set and Japanese Sushi Plates Set for a uniform setting or mix these dinner plates with interesting pieces from other collections. These plates will enhance any collection of Asian tableware and bring balance to an elegant table setting. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 12.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-dinner-plates-set-for-two-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-1-4-inch-arctic-ice-japanese-dinner-plates-set-for-two-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12293-1|12293-1|ITEM|"9-3/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Serving Plate (LAST TWO)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12293-1.html"|""|(21.95)|(18.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sold as a single plate of item #12293, 9-3/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Serving Plate Set, this Japanese serving plate has a diameter of 9 and 3/4 inch which allows you to use it as a serving plate or as a larger individual dinner plate.

    Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this Japanese serving plate features a white background with blue strokes spreading from the center towards the rim to create an eye-catching starburst design. Glazed to the perfection, the Japanese serving plate has a smooth and glossy finish.

    To make this Japanese serving plate even more useful and handy, it is microwave safe so you may heat up dishes and is dishwasher safe for easy clean up. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-3/4"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-serving-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-serving-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12293|12293|ITEM|"9-3/4 Inch Blue and White Starburst Japanese Shallow Serving Plates for Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12293.html"|""|(65.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection, this Japanese shallow serving plate set for three includes large plates with a diameter of 9 and 3/4 inch which allows you to use them as serving plates or as larger individual dinner plates.

    Similar to other pieces in this collection, each plate in this Japanese shallow serving plate set features a white background with blue strokes spreading from the center towards the rim to create an eye-catching starburst design. Glazed to the perfection, these Japanese shallow serving plates have a smooth and glossy finish.

    Made in Japan. Serving plates are microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-3/4"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-shallow-serving-plates-for-three-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-and-white-starburst-japanese-shallow-serving-plates-for-three-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12219-1|12219-1|ITEM|"9-3/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Ceramic Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12219-1.html"|""|(21.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Enjoy your meals in style with this unique Japanese ceramic plate! Made in Japan, this incredible plate is perfect for serving individual portions of appetizers, salads, entrees, main courses, and desserts– any type of dish imaginable! Impress your dinner guests by incorporating this functional and versatile Japanese plate along with a large serving bowl into your table setting. Finished with a smooth and shiny gloss that catches light, this valuable piece of Japanese tableware is covered in a stunning dark blue. Two matte silver minimalistic dragonfly motifs near the Japanese plate’s edge provide a stunning contrast to the calming blue. A symbol of vigilance and determination, this dragonfly design is both beautiful and meaningful, making it the perfect gift for any friend who needs a extra encouragement! Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese ceramic plate will save you time during meal preparation and clean up. Create a cohesive Japanese tableware setting by pairing this versatile plate with a noodle bowl from the same collection. You’ll be prepared to serve in style for every meal!
  • Plate Dimension (L 9-3/4"" x W 9-3/4"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-ceramic-square-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-ceramic-square-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12219|12219|ITEM|"9-3/4 Inch Blue Dragonfly Ceramic Square Plate for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12219.html"|""|(84.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Looking for unique dinnerware set to impress your guests and family members with every meal? These Japanese dinner plates will do just the trick! Made from high-quality ceramic in Japan, these four plates are a durable and functional choice– whether you need to reheat a plate of food or wash your plate after a meal, these plates’ microwave and dishwasher safe nature will definitely come in handy! Boasting a diameter that is wide enough to serve any main course or entrée, each plate in this Japanese tableware set will play a vital role on your dining table! When paired with a set of four noodle bowls, you’ll always be prepared to serve any dish imaginable. Don’t just limit yourself to serving traditional entrees on these Japanese dinner plates– you can use them to serve appetizers and desserts in a grand way as well! The plates in this unique dinnerware set all feature an enchanting dragonfly motif near the edge of each plate, which is the trademark of all the wonderful pieces in the Blue Dragonfly tableware collection. The Japanese tableware set is covered in a remarkable dark blue, with speckles of light blue paint uniquely scattered on every plate. The plates are finished with a shiny and smooth gloss, reflecting light and spotlighting any dish you’re planning to serve. These wonderful plates make for the perfect gift, and come shipped in a paper gift box ready for you to wrap!
  • Plate Dimension (L 9-3/4"" x W 9-3/4"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 0.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-ceramic-square-plate-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-blue-dragonfly-ceramic-square-plate-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 9479|9479|ITEM|"9-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9479.html"|""|(38.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"You can almost smell the sweet aroma from the cherry blossoms that decorate this cherry blossom bowl. A light blue finish envelops the inner area, resembling a cloud-like background. Meanwhile, four stems of cherry blossoms run across the length of the ceramic piece. Covered by a black stripe that slowly disintegrates to gray, the outer taupe colored area has several lines running across the center. Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this cherry blossom bowl is perfect for serving food, slurping up udon noodles, or leaving empty as a household decoration. Surprise your guests by accompanying this Asian serving dish with the rest of the Cherry Blossom Collection to really make your dinner party stand out. Packaged in a paper box perfect for gift-wrapping, this cherry blossom bowl is also dishwasher and microwave safe for your convenience. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-3-4-inch-cherry-blossom-bowl-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12358|12358|ITEM|"9-5/8 Inch Dragon in the Sky Blue and White Shallow Serving Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12358.html"|""|(23.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Any dish you serve on this incredible Japanese serving plate is sure to make a powerful statement! Whether you are using this unique piece of Japanese dinnerware as a serving plate or as a large individual dinner plate, you’ll be able to serve a hefty amount of food! With its wide diameter, this shallow serving plate will help you serve any type of appetizer, salad, main course, or entrée imaginable. Finished with a shiny and smooth glaze, this Japanese serving plate catches light in a way that makes it a wonderful centerpiece for your dining table. Made from durable ceramic, this plate is both long-lasting and functional, making it the perfect choice for anyone seeking to create a traditional Japanese dinnerware setting. Additionally, the shallow serving plate is both microwave and dishwasher safe, saving you time and energy during meal preparation and cleanup. This Japanese serving plate showcases the bold blue and white design of a fierce East Asian dragon soaring amongst the clouds. Made in Japan, this shallow serving plate’s mythological dragon motif symbolizes balance, freedom, and luck. When paired with the smaller 5-Inch Dragon in the Sky Rice Bowl, you’ll be able to create a bold yet meaningful individual table setting. The simple color palette of this Japanese dinnerware also allows it to match with a multitude of different Asian tableware pieces, such as a minimalistic Blue Dragonfly Rice Bowl. The combinations are endless!
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-5/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-5-8-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-blue-and-white-shallow-serving-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-5-8-inch-dragon-in-the-sky-blue-and-white-shallow-serving-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11958-1|11958-1|ITEM|"9-5/8 Inch Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Ceramic Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11958-1.html"|""|(29.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"In this Ceramic Serving Bowl the very best qualities of Japanese ceramicware are apparent. It is classically beautiful, but has a contemporary feel that can fit on any dinner table. This Asian serving bowl is perfect for serving a number of Asian dishes, such as a dry noodle dish, and a variety of other cuisines, including pasta, salad, and even dessert. Then there is the cherry blossom design. Set against a gray and white background, the elegant design features cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is one of the most recognizable symbols in Japan, where this ceramic serving bowl is made. These delicate flowers represent the fragility of all life. However, done in detail on every piece in the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, these flowers can live forever. This ceramic serving bowl is finished in a smooth, shiny glaze that highlights the gentle design. This shallower Japanese bowl, like the deeper 7-5/8 inch ceramic noodle bowl and 8-1/4 inch Asian noodle bowl of the same collection, is made of excellent ceramic and is dishwasher and microwave safe. It makes an excellent gift, whether celebrating a housewarming, holiday, engagement or wedding.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-5/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-5-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-serving-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/9-5-8-inch-minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-ramen-noodle-bowl-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12242|12242|ITEM|"9-5/8 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12242.html"|""|(26.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Every impressive table setting requires a focal point. Among the Modernist Moonlit Night collection, this Japanese Serving Bowl is just that piece of tableware. The exterior of the serving bowl is a bold, sleek black, complete with a glossy finish. The interior features a stunning swirl of gray and white, with hints of blue, which reflects the complexity and beauty of the night sky. The entirety of the Modernist Moonlit Night tableware collection perfectly balances the contemporary and tradition of Japanese ceramicware. This ceramic serving bowl has an exposed ring of ceramic on its base, a symbol of craftsmanship in Japan, but a pattern and finish that exude modernity and sophistication. The appeal of this balance is undeniable when displayed on your table. Made of ceramic, this large serving bowl can be used for serving a dried noodle dish, pasta, salad, and much more. It makes an excellent centerpiece when not in use, and is sure to spark conversation. This Japanese serving bowl is substantial in size, but has horizontal ribs along the exterior, making the sleek surface easier to grip and carry. A glazed Asian bowl, it is dishwasher and microwave safe. This Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Serving Bowl arrives individually wrapped in a paper gift box, which makes for a great housewarming gift or wedding present. To really wow a recipient, pair this Japanese serving bowl with the Japanese Serving Dish in the same beautiful design.
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 5990|5990|ITEM|"A Mild Breeze on a Fine Day Noren (Last One)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5990.html"|""|(70.05)|(34.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"This captivating scenery noren is the ideal home interior ornament, whether it's used as doorway divider, curtain or a wall decoration. This famous painting by Hokusai titled, A Mild Breeze on a Fine Day from his Thirty Six Views of Mt. Fuji collection illustrates a tranquil view of the well-known Mt. Fuji on a backdrop of an elusive blue sky. The mountain is a beautiful sienna red color ascending from a bed of green vegetation sprouting near a blue surface. This 100% cotton noren is made in Japan and packaged precisely in a plastic bag.
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    It is nearly impossible to be in a Filipino home without being offered something to eat. Since the period of postcolonial travel to the islands by Europeans, Filipinos have been documented for their enthusiastic hospitality. However, because their homes serve as the primary location for entertaining family, friends, and special guests, Filipino restaurants are scarce in comparison to those of other cultures. Fortunately, the art of Filipino cooking is simple to learn, whether you are new to the rich, exotic flavors of Philippine cuisine or you have acquired a taste for it. Just as Filipino culture has evolved over the centuries, the food has been affected by Malay, Spanish, and Chinese influences. The end result is a cuisine of its own, unique to Filipino custom. The recipes found throughout this month’s newsletter will take you through the various influences and familiarize you with some of the most popular Filipino dishes you can try for yourself. Malay Roots
    The Malays were among the first inhabitants to migrate to the archipelago of over 7,000 islands. Some recipes that are considered indigenous to the Philippines have Malay roots dating back more than twenty thousand years. Many of these recipes use coconut or coconut milk as the primary ingredient. Pinakbet is one such dish believed to be Malay-influenced, filled with domestic ingredients. Using bits of pork and shrimp sautéed with vegetables, it is a traditional favorite at the Filipino supper table and festive enough to serve at a party. Rich in vegetables, it is healthy as well as delicious. The array of colorful ingredients served on a large, multicolored platter will brighten any meal.

    Pinakbet

    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 clove of garlic, minced
    1 onion, cut into thin strips
    1 tomato
    ½ pound pork, cut into small pieces
    ½ pound small shrimp (remove shells)
    2 bunches string beans, cut into 2-inch strips
    2 eggplants, cut into 2-inch strips, 1 inch wide
    ½ yellow squash, cut into 2-inch rectangular squares, 1 inch wide
    ½ pound okra
    1 bitter melon, cut into 2-inch lengths (scrape out seeds and center)
    2 tablespoons bagoong (see description below)
    1 chicken breast, boiled (for chicken broth)
    2 cups water

    In two cups of water, boil breast of chicken until cooked. Set broth aside for later use (the chicken breast itself will not be used). In large pot, place 2 tablespoons of oil in medium heat. Add garlic, tomatoes, and onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add pork and shrimp with one tablespoon of bagoong and stir all ingredients together for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of chicken broth. Add string beans and half of your squash. Let ingredients simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add eggplant and bitter melon and let simmer for another 3 minutes. Add okra and the rest of your squash, allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Add another tablespoon of bagoong and the second cup of chicken broth and cover until all the vegetables are fully cooked. Serves 6 to 8.

    Spanish Influence

    Spanish culture made the largest influence on Philippine fare, as approximately 80% of the food has Spanish roots. For almost 400 years, the Spanish had control in the Philippines, leaving a lasting effect that is apparent in Filipino cooking today. Many dishes have Spanish names, regardless of a Spanish connection. A basic technique to start off many Filipino dishes was introduced by the Spaniards: sautéing tomatoes, garlic, and onions in olive oil. The Spaniards also introduced sausages and dishes using meat and dairy. Beef was initially brought to the Philippines by Spanish ships, so many beef entrees are of Spanish origin. Such popular Filipino recipes are as follows. The first is a two-step recipe for Empanada, an ideal light, afternoon snack and a well-liked appetizer at gatherings. The inclusion of raisins is one example of variation from the Spanish original. Arrange the empanadas neatly stacked on a large serving platter and they are sure to disappear quickly.

    Empanada (Meat Turnover)

    (This recipes is taken from Reynaldo Alejandro’s cookbook, The Philippine Cookbook)

    1 pound ground beef
    1 clove garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    1 small onion, minced
    1 cup diced potatoes
    1 teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon pepper
    ½ cup seedless raisins

    Step 1: Brown ground beef. Push meat to one side and sauté garlic until brown, then add onion. Mix the meat, garlic and onion, then add potatoes. Stir and cook until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper and mix in raisins.

    Pastry (Ready-made pie crust may also be used)
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    4 tablespoons sugar
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ½ cup water
    1/3 cup oil
    3 egg yolks (plus some egg whites for sealing empanadas)

    Step 2: Mix and knead all ingredients until dough is soft. On a floured board, roll out 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 4- 5-inch diameter circles (use wide-mouthed jar or cup for cutting circles). Put a spoonful of meat filling in center of each circle. Fold to half-moon shape, wet edges with egg white, press and seal sides. Deep fry until golden brown and drain. Or, instead of deep frying, pies can be baked in preheated 425 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 20 empanadas.

    Though beef will never replace chicken, pork, and seafood as the primary ingredient in Filipino cooking, the following recipe is probably the most frequently used version of Filipino steak, flavored with lemon and soy sauce. It is the perfect accompaniment to a plate full of steaming, white rice.

    Bistek

    2 pounds tender sirloin steak, cut into very thin slices
    1 lemon
    ½ cup soy sauce
    1 teaspoon patis (see description below)
    dash of pepper, to taste
    2 yellow onions, sliced into rings
    2 tablespoons cooking oil

    Marinate meat in the soy sauce, juice from lemon, pepper, and patis for at least 2 hours. Squeeze juices from each piece of meat and set sauce aside. Fry each piece of meat lightly on both sides in oil. Return all meat to skillet with sauce, place onions on top. Boil until fully cooked. Serves 6.

    A Hint of Chinese

    Sometime between 960 and 1127, Chinese goods began to make a steady flow into the Philippines and a long history of trade was underway. It is not difficult to find traces of Chinese influence in Filipino food, especially in the noodle dishes, called pansit, and in the ever-popular lumpia, a Filipino staple resembling Chinese egg rolls. Pansit and lumpia come in a variety of ways. Noodle types include bihon (rice or flour), sotanghon (bean), canton (egg), and misua (vermicelli). A sought after example of pansit is pansit malabon, prepared with shrimp, bits of pork, hard-boiled eggs, Chinese celery, green onion, and rice noodles. It is then seasoned with patis, black pepper, garlic, calamari sauce, annatto seeds (see description below), pork rind, and lemon juice. The varieties of lumpia include lumpia shanghai (small spring rolls filled with ground meat dipped in sweet and sour sauce), vegetable lumpia with meat, or lumpia sariwa (vegetables wrapped with fresh lumpia wrapper and covered with sauce). The following recipe for lumpia sariwa includes directions for fresh lumpia wrapper and sauce.

    Lumpia Sariwa

    (This recipes is taken from Reynaldo Alejandro’s cookbook, The Philippine Cookbook)

    ½ pound shrimp
    ¼ pound pork, boiled for 15 minutes
    1 can bamboo shoots or hearts of palm
    10 lettuce leaves
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    1 medium-size onion, diced
    salt and pepper to taste
    fresh lumpia wrapper

    Peel shrimp and cut into small pieces. Cut pork into small pieces. Cut bamboo shoots or hearts of palm into thin, long strips. Sauté garlic, diced onion, shrimp and pork, for about 10 minutes. Then add bamboo shoots or hearts of palm, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for another 5 minutes. Drain well. On a plate, lay wrapper flat, place a segment of lettuce leaf on wrapper, then put about 2 tablespoons of filling on top of lettuce leaf and roll wrapper. Seal with a little water and place edges down. Serve with sauce and crushed garlic.

    Fresh Lumpia Wrapper

    1 cup flour
    1 egg
    1 cup water

    Mix all ingredients until very smooth. Lightly grease a non-stick pan and heat. Brush mixture onto pan. When dough starts to come away from the pan, lift wrapper out carefully. It will not lift out if mixture is not done.

    Lumpia sariwa sauce

    4 tablespoons cornstarch
    1/3 cup brown sugar
    ¼ cup soy sauce
    1 ½ cups water
    crushed garlic

    Combine cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, and water. Cook 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. When done, serve with crushed garlic. Combined recipes make 10 pieces.

    One Course Meal

    Rather than serving a meal in courses, Filipinos traditionally serve all their dishes at once. This satisfies the Filipino taste for strong flavors and sharp contrasts, as the sweet, the salty, and the sour intermingle throughout any meal of the day. For breakfast, a warm, sweet, chocolate-flavored porridge can be served with salty, fried fish. For lunch, the Philippine export of milkfish topped with salted onion and tomato can be served with raw mangoes dipped in shrimp paste. For dinner, a sour, tamarind-based stew can be accompanied by sweet, fried bananas and adobo chicken cooked in vinegar, garlic, and soy sauce. Dipping saucers and small platters come in useful during this feasting, as a wide array of desserts and sauces are also present during mealtime. Philippine sauces/ingredients mentioned in the recipes above will be explained in the following ingredients section.

    Philippine Ingredients

    Some of the main ingredients used in Filipino cooking are virtually unheard of to many unfamiliar ears. Try something new and enjoy the culinary adventure. The ingredients below provide a sample of Filipino ingredients. A special trip to a Filipino or other oriental store will be necessary, however, as the ingredients will not be found at your neighborhood supermarket.

    Bogoong-Shrimp paste made from small salted and fermented shrimp. Used for cooking or as a condiment. Available in a sautéed variety. Bagoong is usually bottled and is light pink in color. Sautéed variety will appear darker. Some brands are Pangasinan, and Dagupan. The sautéed variety comes in the Barrio brand. Clear bottles come in various sizes. The bagoong is to found in the refrigerated section.

    Patis-Amber-colored Filipino fish sauce, made from salted and fermented fish. Similar to Thailand’s nam pla and Vietnam’s nuoc nam, but saltier than both. Can be substituted with salt for most recipes. Exported from the Philippines in plastic and glass bottles. A popular choice for patis is sold by Rufina in 750 ml bottles. You can find it on the shelf next to the Vietnamese and Thai variations.

    Annatto seeds-Commonly known in the Philippines as atsuete or achiote. Small dark red seeds used mainly as food coloring by soaking in water or hot oil to extract red-orange color. Annatto seeds are sold in clear, plastic pouches.

    Tamarind-The sweeter, ripe pods are eaten as a snack or used to make candy. These pods consist of a tan-colored, light shell covering the dark and sticky tamarind, connected within by a string of seeds. The unripe pod is used as a souring agent for soups and stews, such as the celebrated sinigang. Unripe tamarind is available in powdered form and conveniently pouched. Knorr is a brand that makes the Filipino export of tamarind soupbase. These green and yellow, 40 gram packages can even be found at the supermarket and have a picture of tamarind in the front, as well as the sinigang soup it makes.

    Banana blossoms-Flower buds found within a banana pod can be used as a vegetable when sliced into wedges. It is used in kare kare, a national dish with a peanut-flavored sauce, and is a popular ingredient to combine with coconut milk.

    Last But Not Least…

    Dessert! While dessert is simultaneously served with every other course in the meal, it is something Filipinos cannot do without. Common ingredients and flavors found in Filipino desserts are milk, sugar, egg yolk, lemon, coconut milk, tropical fruits, vanilla, and various kinds of nuts. Iced desserts such as halo halo are a temporary relief from the tropical Philippine heat and are a typical midday snack. Halo halo, which is translated as mix-mix, consists of a variety of Philippine ingredients mixed together with crushed ice and ice cream. The bottled Filipino ingredients required to make halo halo are specifically sweetened. They can be found in a Filipino or oriental market. All of the bottled ingredients for halo halo mentioned in the newsletter are available in the Tropics brand.

    Halo Halo

    1 bottle sweetened garbanzo beans
    1 bottle sweetened jackfruit
    1 bottle sweetened red mung beans
    1 bottle kaong, or sweet palm
    1 bottle sweetened white beans
    sweetened plantain, directions below
    fresh, thin strips of coconut, bottled variety can also be bought if coconut is not available
    ice-cream, common flavors to use are ube (Filipino ice-cream made from sweet, purple yams), mango, or vanilla (evaporated milk can be used as a substitute for ice-cream)
    crushed ice

    Sweetened plantain:
    For every 7 plantains (cut in small, circular strips), boil in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of brown sugar. Continue boil until a thick syrup forms.

    For one serving of halo halo, place one tablespoon of each desired ingredient in a tall glass. It is suitable to use just two or three of the bottled ingredients, or to use them all. Cover generously with crushed ice and top with a scoop of ice-cream (recommended) or evaporated milk. Mix together and enjoy.

    		  

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    		  Since first launching our online specialty gift store in 1997, all of us at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen have been dedicated to sharing a passion for Asian food and cooking with the rest of the world. Our commitment to create a culinary and cultural bridge between the East and West is based on the belief that cooking can be a special form of communication and that food can convey much about a person’s history and heritage.

    Company owner and director Mrs. Lin remains deeply connected to her Taiwanese roots. Her love of Asian culture inspired us to build a loyal worldwide consumer following and expand our business from an inventory of 50 items, consisting mainly of gift baskets and tea and sake sets, to an extensive catalogue of 1000 Asian products.

    Today, we are proud to offer an unmatched variety of quality Asian-theme cookware, home décor, gifts and tableware. From tea sets and woks, to dolls, good luck charms, chopstick holders and sake collections, our staff carefully selects products from leading suppliers based in China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and countries throughout Southeast Asia.

    During the past 25 years we have enjoyed growing our retail selection to meet the requests of our growing international customer base. The increasing appeal of online shopping has enabled us to offer thousands of Asian-theme products to consumers in diverse locations, including: Europe and Australia, the Caribbean, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and several countries throughout Asia—like the Philippines, Japan, Korea and Thailand. 

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    We want to thank you for your interest in Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. And we’d like to express our gratitude to all our loyal customers who return time after time and have faith in our products and services.

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    "|"Made in China from wood, these black chopsticks feature white and red butterflies flying above abstract meadows.

    Unique from the more traditional style of chopsticks, these black chopsticks have a grainy feel all throughout the chopsticks. Rather than being smooth, the grainy texture on these chopsticks have their advantages of being able to be gripped well and being able to grab hold of more slippery foods like soup noodles.

    While most of the chopstick is black, these black chopsticks are decorated in wave like meadow patterns in different hues of blue and green which if looked carefully into, they also have traditional Japanese gold patterns like hexagons, diamonds, and waves. Small gold butterflies are also seen in these gold patterns, but the white and red larger butterflies stand out the most.

    Wrapped in plastic, these black chopsticks are also available in two different colors; Red and Purple.
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Oribe rectangular plate is part of the Abstract Sunlit Forest Oribe Ware Collection and features the bold green copper glaze and abstract motifs well known in Japanese Oribe ware designs.

    Originating in the 16th century, Japanese Oribe ware is attributed to the tea master Futura Oribe and derives its name from the tea master.

    In a unique rectangular shape, this Oribe rectangular plate is ideal for serving your favorite tapas, finger food, and appetizers. Featuring a lovely deep forest green rectangle in the center complemented by a charming white background with abstract designs of swirls, waves, lines and dots in a rustic brown, this Oribe rectangular plate is a unique addition to any dining room.

    Please note that item is not microwave and dishwasher safe. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Item comes packaged in a paper box. Discontinued
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    "|"Featuring a lovely deep forest green and a unique glossy finish, this raised square plate brings the charm of sunlight streaming through canopies of forests in the middle of the day. Perfect for serving large portions of Japanese Sushi rolls, Appetizers, salads, desserts, and main courses, this Japanese raised square plate is a unique shape that will be a great and stylish way to serve your guests.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this raised square plate has tall raised edges, making it perfect for serving saucy dishes like pastas as well. Part of the Abstract Sunlit Forest Oribe Ware collection, this square Japanese plate is in a multi-green hue which features a deep forest green square center with beige corners, each with their own unique pattern of streaks, spots, and swirls.

    Designs in the style of Oribe ceramic wares, this large serving dish features the lovely copper green glaze and bold designs that are famous within Oribe wares. Originating in the 16th century in Japan, Oribe is still considered a classical Japanese style.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this raised square plate is packaged in a gift box, perfect for housewarming gifts and weddings
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    *Sale will start 9/20/2010 at 12.01 am PT through 9/23/2010 at 11:59 PT. Qualifying amount applies to merchandise only, not value of gift cards purchased, packaging, applicable taxes or shipping & handling charges.Cannot be combined with other offers or discount. No adjustments on previous purchases.This Sale does not include CLEARANCE items. No Adjustment on Previous purchases.

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    "|"Featuring the adorable design of a Maneki Neko in blue and white on the exterior and interior, this Japanese soup bowl with lid is a great way to enjoy your favorite rice, soup, salad or dessert dishes at home or on the go.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this soup bowl with lid is a multi-functional and convertible bowl that can be used to store leftovers or as a lunchbox to bring your lunches to school or work.

    With a fitted plastic lid, this soup bowl with lid can be used to steam food items and can be placed directly into the microwave for reheating of food items.

    Six adorable Mankei Neko, Japanese lucky waving cats, are beautifully depicted in playful gestures on the exterior of the bowl, and a large smiling Maneki Neko with its right paw raised in a beckoning gesture to welcome good fortune is on the interior.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this adorable Maneki Neko soup bowl with lid comes packaged in a paper box and makes a wonderful gift idea.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/2"" x H 2-5/8"")
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    "|"Made in Taiwan, this adorable small good luck cat coin bank is crafted from ceramic and features a pair of blissful bride and groom cats.

    Featuring the bride and groom cats dressed in the traditional embroidered garment of the newlyweds in an auspicious red with intricate designs of peonies, wagons, bamboo leaves and roses symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and a life of bliss.

    This bride and groom good luck cat coin bank also features a removable decorative tassel with large translucent coin symbolizing wealth.

    The double happiness symbol decorates the back of this cute and meaningful coin bank.

    Coin slots are featured on the back along with the character for double happiness commonly seen at traditional Chinese weddings as a form of well wishing for the newlywed.

    Item comes with a red satin pillow with golden cherry blossoms embroideries. This charming newlywed good luck cat coin bank is a great way to wish newlyweds a life of bliss and prosperity.
  • Maneki Neko Coin Bank Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 3-1/8"" x H 3-5/8"")
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    "|"Made in Japan, this pair of wooden adorable samurai chop sticks is a fun way for both children and adults alike to pick up the art of using chopsticks.

    In a lovely dark blue, the tops of this pair of samurai chop sticks, as its name suggests, features the cute design of a samurai wearing traditional kimono and with his top knot, holding his katana.

    Creative and adorable, this pair of samurai chopsticks features rounded square tops that taper to narrow tips. This design enhances grip making it easier to pick up food items.

    A fun novelty gift idea, this pair of samurai chop sticks is fun for all ages and makes great party favor ideas. Entertain party and dinner guests with this adorable pair of chopsticks.

    Item comes individually wrapped. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-dark-blue-japanese-samurai-chop-sticks-75.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-dark-blue-japanese-samurai-chop-sticks-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11798|11798|ITEM|"Adorable Girl in Kimono Lacquer Japanese Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11798.html"|""|(3.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan, this pair of wooden lacquer Japanese chopsticks features a charming design of a girl in a brilliant red Japanese kimono. With a cute hairdo and a sweet smile, she wears a charming kimono with gold design of maple leaves.

    In a charming cherry red, this pair of lacquer Japanese chopsticks features a smooth glossy finish. Rounded square ends taper to narrow tips. This design enhances grip and functionality, making this an ideal choice for users of all levels of proficiency.

    Easy to use and with a charming design, this pair of lacquer Japanese chopsticks makes a fine addition to any dining room.

    Packaged in individually wrapped plastic, this pair of lacquer Japanese chopsticks also makes a fun gift. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopstick Dimensions (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-girl-in-kimono-lacquer-japanese-chopsticks-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-girl-in-kimono-lacquer-japanese-chopsticks-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7726|7726|ITEM|"Adorable Japanese Wedding Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7726.html"|""|(172.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This Japanese wedding doll is hand painted and carved in Japan, they are also known as kokeshi dolls. Kokeshi dolls are popular items in Japan, first created in the Edo period where craftsmen were looking for a way to earn money by making these dolls to sell to tourists. This wooden doll is slightly different than others because it features two dolls, a bride and a groom together.

    This pair of doll features a lovely couple, whether they are getting married or happy newlyweds, they are definitely a match for on another. The bride is dress in a speckled white and brown dress that matches exactly to her veil. On top of her veil there are red and white hydrangeas with green leaves forming a nicely fit veil on her head with streaks of black hair. While looking at this Japanese wedding doll, you would notice the bride holding a beautifully large bouquet of red and white hydrangea that matches her veil. She can be seen smiling because it's a special day for both the bride and groom. The groom is much taller than the bride, a small circular head with a full body of hair with shaggy bangs on his head and long body. He is dressed in a nice fitted black suit with white pants, vest, shirt and bow tie. On his suit jacket there is a white handkerchief sticking out and a hydrangea boutonnière that matches his bride's bouquet and veil. Both of their facial expression is priceless, the bride looks cheerful and the groom looks splendid standing right next to one another. A black stand comes with this set of kokeshi doll, perfect for displaying it and the doll is polished into a smooth and sleek finish.

    This Japanese wedding doll would be perfect to give away as a wedding present when attending friends or family member's wedding party. Newlyweds would absolutely enjoy this gift by reminding them every time they look at it, it would bring back memories of the day they tied the knot. This item is packaged in a box for easy access to gift wrapping. DISCONTINUED
  • Groom Doll Dimension (D 2-3/8"" x H 9-1/2"")
  • Bride Dimension (2-3/8"" x H 7-3/4"")
  • Stand Dimension (L 7"" x W 4-3/4"" x H 5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-japanese-wedding-doll-82.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-japanese-wedding-doll-83.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7678|7678|ITEM|"Adorable Lucky Japanese Fortune Cat Figurine (Last One)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7678.html"|""|(35.95)|(25.15)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from chirimen and paper mache, this adorable lucky figurine features the Japanese fortune cat, also known as Maneki Neko and is a fun and cute way to brighten up your living space while bringing some good luck your way.

    Originating during the Edo period, Maneki Neko is a traditional Japanese lucky symbol. It is believed that with their paw raised in a beckoning gesture, they bring good fortune to their owners.

    This adorable Japanese fortune cat wears the traditional lucky red collar made from traditional floral chirimen cloth and gold bell. With adorable blushing cheeks, a charming friendly expression, it has both paws raised in an alert posture to usher good luck your way.

    Packaged in a paper box, this cute Japanese fortune cat makes a thoughtful gift for friends and loved ones.
  • Maneki Neko Dimensions (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-3/4"" x 5"")
  • Product Wt. (8.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-lucky-japanese-fortune-cat-figurine-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-lucky-japanese-fortune-cat-figurine-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7704|7704|ITEM|"Adorable Lucky Pair of Japanese Maneki Neko Salt and Pepper Shaker"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7704.html"|""|(31.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"(Discontinued)

    \Made in Taiwan and crafted from ceramic, this pair of adorable Japanese Maneki Neko Salt and Pepper shaker is a must-have to spice up your dinner table and your meals.

    Featuring two adorable Japanese Maneki Neko , also known as Japanese lucky cats, with their right and left paws raised in a beckoning gesture. Each wears an identical smiling expression with eyes painted in black, whiskers and mouths painted in red. This set of salt and pepper shaker is adorable and will bring smiles and good fortune your way.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Japanese Maneki Neko Salt and Pepper Shaker set features a pair of Japanese lucky cat, both wearing the lucky red collar and bell, with one holding a coin with the Chinese character “Blessing”, the other holding a coin with the word “Riches”.

    Featuring a salt shaker with one hole and a pepper shaker with three holes, this Japanese lucky cat salt and pepper shaker set also features a removable rubber stopper for easy refilling.

    Add a charming touch and bring good luck to your dining room with this cute salt and pepper shaker set. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Maneki Neko Shakers Dimension (L 2"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Stand Dimension (L 5-1/8"" x W 2-3/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-lucky-pair-of-japanese-maneki-neko-salt-and-pepper-shaker-22.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-lucky-pair-of-japanese-maneki-neko-salt-and-pepper-shake-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11807|11807|ITEM|"Adorable Maneki Neko Lime Green High Quality Japanese Chopsticks"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11807.html"|""|(3.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"In a gorgeous vivid shade of lime green, this pair of high quality Japanese chopsticks features the cute design of calico Maneki Nekos-Japanese lucky cat.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, this pair of Japanese chopsticks is beautifully lacquered to a smooth glossy finish. Featuring rounded square ends that taper to narrow tips, this pair of high quality Japanese chopsticks is designed to enhance grip.

    With the adorable design of a pair of calico Maneki Nekos, this pair of high quality Japanese chopsticks will bring good fortune your way as you enjoy your favorite sushi roll or bowl of ramen noodles.

    The refreshing shade of lime green will add a colorful note to your dining experience. Packaged in a plastic wrap, this pair of fun and adorable Maneki Neko chopsticks will make a great party favor. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-maneki-neko-lime-green-high-quality-japanese-chopsticks-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-maneki-neko-lime-green-high-quality-japanese-chopsticks-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12175|12175|ITEM|"Adorable Owl Family on Branch Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12175.html"|""|(3.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"With a smooth and glossy finish, these lacquered chopsticks are entirely black and feature a colorful assortment of owls on the top half of the chopsticks. One large owl and one small owl are sitting comfortably on each pale brown branch. These lucky owls display a variety of different colors: hot pink, light brown, and blue. Individually wrapped in plastic, these lacquered chopsticks are perfect for students or graduates. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-owl-family-on-branch-japanese-lacquered-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-owl-family-on-branch-japanese-lacquered-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11664|11664|ITEM|"Adorable Peach Porcelain Maneki Neko Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11664.html"|""|(50.25)|(37.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Crafted in Japan, this charming porcelain Maneki Neko rice bowl set comes with six adorable rice bowls each featuring three Maneki Nekos on the interior, one with its left paw raised to welcome clients and business your way and two with their right paw raised in a beckoning gesture to usher good fortune and luck your way.

    Maneki Neko, also known as the Japanese lucky cat, is a popular lucky symbol in Japan and across Asia. Originating in the Edo period, in Japan, Maneki Nekos commonly wear red collars and have their left, right or both paws raised in a welcoming gesture. It is believed that they will bring luck and good fortune the way of their owners.

    Made from quality porcelain, this Maneki Neko rice bowl set has a lovely peach exterior with Japanese well wishes written on both the interior and exterior of each bowl.

    This rice bowl set is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Great for serving rice, soup, dessert, and cereal, this charming Maneki Neko rice bowl set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a great gift idea.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 15 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-peach-porcelain-maneki-neko-rice-bowl-set-for-six-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-peach-porcelain-maneki-neko-rice-bowl-set-for-six-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12415|12415|ITEM|"Adorable Pig Japanese Noodle Bowl with Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12415.html"|""|(18.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This is one irresistibly adorable pig with a meaningful place in traditional Japanese culture. The Inoshishi (Japanese boar) motif featured on this noodle bowl with lid is represented by a smiling pig that can make even the grumpiest person smile. According to the Chinese zodiac, people born under the sign of the pig are stylish. This clever pig is definitely stylish. On the outside, the bowl features a perpetually happy-go-lucky white pig with pink ears and rosy little cheeks, against a light green background. On the inside of the bowl is a line drawing of a sweet-faced pig and flowers against a plain background. The bowl is made with long-lasting dishwasher and microwave safe ceramicware for many years of noodle-slurping fun. This child-favorite lidded bowl is also perfect for snacks, lunches on the go, and for storing little keepsakes. The friendly little pig on this bowl with lid is the perfect buddy for the Adorable Rabbit Japanese Rice Bowl with Lid. You will also find that rabbit irresistibly adorable (and meaningful), too. Made in Japan, this iconic little charmer arrives in a paper box ready for gift giving. Perfect a child's birthday gift, or maybe even a treat for yourself. Bowl: Dishwasher safe Lid: Dishwasher safe (top rack only) Important: Do not seal the plastic lid before placing in the microwave
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pig-japanese-noodle-bowl-with-lid-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pig-japanese-rice-bowl-with-lid-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7729|7729|ITEM|"Adorable Pink Blossom Chirimen Fabric Japanese Wooden Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7729.html"|""|(55.95)|(30.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from quality wood and ornate chirimen fabric, this Japanese wooden doll brings a fresh look of spring with its cheerful expression along with vivid pink colors of the beautiful kimono.

    Hand carved from wood, this wooden doll has a large round head shaped into a short bob haircut in a smooth glossy black. She also has a large red bow placed at the very top of her head. With half moon black eyes, blushing pink cheeks, and smiling red lips this beautiful Japanese kokeshi doll will definitely bring a smile to your face.

    Rather than the traditional hand painted and hand carved style that kokeshi dolls have for their kimono, this special wooden doll has chirimen kimono fabric, which is typically made from silk. This special fabric is unique because of its weaving process and showcases a distinctive uneven texture.

    Decorated in gold lined designs with vibrant colors of pink, dark pink, white, gold, and purple, this wooden doll has several cherry blossom and traditional patterned designs all over her kimono. Folded perfect to look like a small kimono with sleeves, this kokeshi doll also has her own neon green chirimen fabric obi that ties into a large traditional bow in her back.

    A perfect addition to any doll collector’s collection, this beautiful Japanese kokeshi doll is a vibrant piece made with beautiful traditional fabric. Packaged in a paper box.
  • Kokeshi Dimension (D 2-3/8"" x H 7-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pink-blossom-chirimen-fabric-japanese-wooden-doll-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pink-blossom-chirimen-fabric-japanese-wooden-doll-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7756|7756|ITEM|"Adorable Pink Cherry Blossom Yukata Happy Girl Japanese Kokeshi Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7756.html"|""|(49.95)|(24.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made from wood, this Japanese kokeshi doll features a lovely smiling girl dressed in an adorable and vibrant pink cherry blossom yukata.

    Made in Japan, this Japanese kokeshi doll has an overall smooth surface with details being carved in. The Japanese wooden doll’s hair is a dark brown cut into a bob with a small red wooden bow decorating the very top. With her eyes open and smiling red lips, her brown outlined kimono is a vibrant pink with a white collar and yellow inner sleeves. Held together with a black obi, the artist of this Japanese kokeshi doll then carved abstract cherry blossoms on the long sleeves and bottom of her yukata. At the very bottom back of this Japanese wooden doll, the artist also carved in their signature.

    A beautiful work of art to display in your home, this Japanese wooden doll comes packaged in a paper box which makes it great for gift-wrapping.
  • Doll Dimension (D 2-7/8"" x H 5-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pink-cherry-blossom-yukata-happy-girl-japanese-kokeshi-doll-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pink-cherry-blossom-yukata-happy-girl-japanese-kokeshi-doll-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11806|11806|ITEM|"Adorable Pink Maneki Neko Traditional Japanese Chopsticks"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11806.html"|""|(3.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks is in a charming shade of pink and made of high quality wood.

    Featuring Maneki Neko, also known as the Japanese lucky cat or the Japanese beckoning cat, this pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks is an adorable and lucky addition to any dining room.

    Well loved in Japan and across Asia, Maneki Neko is believed to bring good fortune the way of their owners with their signature beckoning gesture with a paw raised.

    Featuring a lovely light pink, this pair of chopsticks is lacquered to a gorgeous smooth glossy finish. With rounded square ends that taper to pointed tips, this pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks is designed to enhance grip.

    User-friendly and charming, this pair of traditional Japanese chopsticks makes a great addition to any home, and will make a fun and meaningful party or wedding favor. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pink-maneki-neko-traditional-japanese-chopsticks-76.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-pink-maneki-neko-traditional-japanese-chopsticks-77.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12416|12416|ITEM|"Adorable Rabbit Japanese Rice Bowl with Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12416.html"|""|(18.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This bowl features the popular, beloved Japanese traditional Usagi motif inside and out. A longtime symbol of luck in Japanese culture, the rabbit on this whimsical rice bowl with lid is perfect for a child (or a child at heart) who strives for the best in life. The design is charming in its simplicity, perfectly capturing the joyous expressions of an iconic little rabbit. The exterior features a laughing white rabbit frolicking against a soft pink background. The interior is white, revealing a sweet line drawing of a smiling rabbit and some flowers. This delightful little rabbit bowl is made from ceramicware, with its own plastic lid.This bowl with lid is also perfect used at mealtimes for soup or salad, or to hold snacks. With the convenient plastic lid, it is great for use as a spill-proof storage bowl, lunch bowl, or even for picnics. This rabbit bowl perfectly complements the Adorable Pig Japanese Rice Bowl with Lid. Either one makes a great gift for a child's birthday, or pair them together for twice the fun. Made in Japan, it arrives in a paper box. Bowl: Dishwasher safe Lid: Dishwasher safe (top rack only) Important: Do not seal the plastic lid before placing in the microwave
  • Product Dimension (D 6-3/8"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-rabbit-japanese-rice-bowl-with-lid-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-rabbit-japanese-bowl-with-lid-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7627|7627|ITEM|"Adorable Red and Orange Momijikko Japanese Kokeshi Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7627.html"|""|(44.95)|(26.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Crafted in Japan from wood, this small Japanese kokeshi doll makes a great collectors’ item and will add a vibrant and lively touch to any living space. Carefully and lovingly handcrafted, this kokeshi doll is hand sculpted and hand painted.

    Featuring an adorable girl dressed in a bright orange kimono with pretty yellow maple leaves and red collar and a black obi. She wears a cute smile and a lovely red bow on her head. With the name of Momijikko, meaning “children of Japanese maple’, this lovely Japanese kokeshi doll makes a wonderful gift for all ages.

    Kokeshi dolls originated in Northern Japan during the Edo period. Created by craftsmen skilled in the pottery wheel, they spread in popularity and became a well-loved souvenir item for visitors to hot springs in the Tohoku region.

    Today, the tradition of Japanese kokeshi dolls are continued. Bring this adorable Japanese kokeshi doll home today or surprise your friends or loved ones with this lovable gift.
  • Doll Dimension (D 2-1/4"" x H 5-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (6.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-red-and-orange-momijikko-japanese-kokeshi-doll-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-red-and-orange-momijikko-japanese-kokeshi-doll-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7742|7742|ITEM|"Adorable Small Black Lucky Cat"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7742.html"|""|(5.95)|(3.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality ceramic, these tiny adorable lucky cat would be a great collector's item for those who love Maneki Nekos. Since it comes with two lucky cats, give the other one away to a friend that also shares the same passion for the love of Maneki Nekos.

    This lucky cat features a black color with dark red tiny ears, collar, and paws. The top of the eyelid is painted blue while the bottom is painted gold giving it a more traditional look. The left paw is raised upwards which means they are beckoning for customers to come to your store or restaurant so you would have good fortune. The green bib is made with glitter giving it a contrasting look and texture to the rest of the Maneki Neko. As you would see the cat is holding a gold lucky coin which represents good fortune coming your way. The cat is finished off with a smooth and shiny glaze with a slight texture for the green glittery bib.

    With this adorable lucky cat at your business area, you would definitely bring in more customers and business as the same time. Because this item comes with two lucky cats, it would be fitting to share the fortune with your loved ones also.
  • Maneki Neko Dismension (L 1-1/2"" x W 1-1/2"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (2.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-small-black-lucky-cat-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/adorable-small-black-lucky-cat-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7713|7713|ITEM|"Adorable Smiling Seated Luck and Fortune Good Luck Cat Coin Bank"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7713.html"|""|(29.95)|(17.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Taiwan from ceramic, this adorable good luck cat coin bank is an adorable way to brighten up your workspace, save, and bring good luck your way.

    With a joyful smiling expression, this good luck cat is a cute white calico cat with brown, orange and yellow spots and features an arching scroll on its belly with the Chinese characters “ Great Fortune and Blessings to come”. Cherry blossom motif decorate the front of this lucky cat, while the back features two lucky gourds, cherry blossoms and other lucky objects.

    Holding a lucky drum with the words “Welcoming Fortune” in its left paw and a lucky blue orb in its right, this cute good luck cat is seated on a satin pillow, this good luck cat makes a cheerful addition.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this charming good luck cat also features a charming cherry blossom motif on its belly. Brighten up your office, study, and home with this charming good luck cat coin bank.
  • Maneki Neko Bank Dimensions (L 4"" x W 3"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz)
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    		 From kani (crab sushi) to kappa maki (cucumber rolls), sushi remains one of the most popular meals around. Available just about everywhere – from fine restaurants to your local supermarket, America’s taste for sushi continues to grow and flourish. In 2001 we wrote a newsletter about sushi, which included sushi’s history, ingredients and recipes. This month we follow up with more information to help complete your sushi education – with dos/don’ts of sushi etiquette, choosing proper beverages and side dishes, and more recipes.

    According to a September 2005 Food and Wine magazine article, the number of US sushi bars in recent years has more than quintupled, making sushi available to happy diners in just about every city. Here are some hints on how to make the most of your next sushi dining experience.

    Sushi Bar Seating

    Enter the doors of almost any sushi bar or Japanese restaurant, and you will immediately be met with a lively greeting of “irraishai masu,” which means “welcome” in Japanese. At most sushi restaurants, you’ll have a choice of sitting at the sushi bar or at a table, and in most cases you can order the same items at either seat. Ordering at the sushi bar directly from the sushi chef can be a personal, fun and social experience. Sushi chefs are often part skilled cook and part entertainer, and seats directly in front of them are usually the most prized seats of the house. Many sushi bar patrons order in the style of omakase, which means “chef’s choice” and leave it up to the chef to create their meal.

    Whether you choose the sushi bar or a table, your place setting will most likely look the same. First you may be given an oshibori, a tiny towel or washcloth to clean you hands. They are given hot or cold, depending on the weather and the establishment. Besides cleaning your hands, it is also acceptable to use the oshibori to wipe your face.

    You will also be given a pair of waribashi, or disposable wooden chopsticks. You can remove the chopsticks and use the sleeve as a chopstick rest, if one isn’t provided. When breaking the chopsticks apart to use, please note that it is considered insulting to rub the chopsticks together to remove splinters. It’s as if you are saying the restaurant is of low quality and cannot provide decent chopsticks. If you must, rub them discreetly, out of others’ view. Also, please remember that chopsticks should never placed upright in food, especially not upright in a bowl of rice. This is done only at funerals, as a ritual to offer the deceased a meal for the journey to the next life. For more on chopsticks, including instructions on how to properly use them, please see our March 2001 newsletter.

    What to Drink With Sushi

    Next, you’ll be asked what you’d like to drink with you meal. Having green tea with sushi is the closest to Japanese tradition. Green tea serves to balance out any oiliness of fish as well as prepares your palate for the next bite of sushi. Most restaurants serve tea that is clean or with a slightly bitter flavor, as sweetened teas will diminish the flavor of sushi. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s Grocery Section offers a nice variety of green and other Asian teas to enjoy both with your sushi and at home.

    Another popular beverage with sushi is sake (fermented rice wine), which can be served hot or cold, though some sushi connoisseurs feel that sake, which derives from rice, doesn’t compliment the sushi, which is also made in part with rice, when consumed together. Your best bet is to choose a subtle sake that will not overpower the taste of sushi. To learn more about sake, check out our August 2001 newsletter, located in our Newsletter Archives. Others may enjoy Japanese beer, which are typically light and crisp, with their sushi. Light, refreshing white wines and dry champagnes are also good choices to accompany your sushi meals.

    Sushi Accompaniments

    Whether sitting at a bustling sushi bar, or taking sushi to go from your local grocery store, the three accompaniments you are sure to find with your sushi are shoyu (soy sauce), gari (pickled ginger) and wasabi. All three of these accompaniments are said to have anti-bacterial properties, which are helpful when dealing with raw fish.

    Shoyu

    Though first introduced by the Chinese centuries ago, shoyu, or Japanese soy sauce is made from wheat and soybeans and fermented with koji – the same mold used in fermenting sake. Japanese soy sauce is slightly sweeter than Chinese soy sauce, which is made primarily from soybeans with little other grains.

    Gari

    Pickled with rice vinegar, sugar and salt, gari is the perfect sushi accompaniment. Sweet, tart and refreshing at the same time, nibbling on > gari cleanses your palate, getting you ready for your next piece of sushi. Sometimes sold in jars as amazu shoga, it is served in paper-thin slices and usually dyed a pale pink color. It should be consumed on its own – never place gari atop sushi before putting it into your mouth.

    Wasabi

    Often compared with horseradish, wasabi derives from a plant that’s closely related to the mustard family. While horseradish grows in soil, wasabi is a water plant, and is said to aid in digestion. Spicy and often bracing, some sushi chefs will offer freshly grated wasabi, usually to their special customers, though more commonly served is wasabi that has been mixed from a powder or paste. Use wasabi sparingly – too much will overpower and mask the delicate flavor or sushi (not to mention clear your sinuses!)

    Sushi Starters

    Before the sushi arrives, popular starters include miso soup, edamame (soybeans) and sunomono, a vinegar salad often made with cucumber and wakame (seaweed.) All are delicious, healthy, and with a few key ingredients, easy to make in your own home. Here are a few recipes adapted from about.com’s Japanese food section:

    Edamame

    Rapidly becoming a popular snack, packages of frozen edamame are easily found in freezers at Asian stores and some supermarkets. They’re a fun snack to eat – you simply pop the beans from the pod using your fingers or your teeth and discard the pod. The texture of the beans and flavor of the salt go together nicely, making a treat that’s truly addicting.

    Ingredients:

    · 1 pound frozen edamame
    · 7 cups water
    · 1 tbsp salt

    How to Cook:

    1. Boil water in a large pan.
    2. Add edamame in boiling water and boil for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Drain the edamame and sprinkle salt over them. You can serve edamame warm or cold.

    Miso Soup with Tofu

    The main ingredient in Japan’s most popular soup is miso – which is a mixture of soybeans, malted rice and salt. Miso varies from light to dark and sweet to salty. Any type of miso (except sweet) can be used for this soup.

    INGREDIENTS:
    · 4 cups dashi (Japanese fish stock)
    · 1/2 tofu
    · 3 tbsp miso paste
    · 1/4 cup chopped green onion

    PREPARATION:
    Put dashi soup stock in a pan and bring to a boil. Cut tofu into small cubes and add them to the soup. Scoop out some soup stock from the pan and dissolve miso paste in it. Return the soup in the pan. Stop the heat and add chopped green onion. Remember not to boil the soup after you put miso in.

    Sunomono

    “Su,” which indicates vinegar in Japanese, is the main ingredient of this salad. Light, crunchy and refreshing – it contains the right combination of tastes and textures to please your palate. Popular ingredients for sunomono include cucumber, wakame, shrimp, crab and daikon (radish).

    INGREDIENTS:

    · 1 cucumber
    · 1/4 lb. wakame (seaweed)
    · 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
    · 1 tbsp sugar
    · 3 tbsp soy sauce
    · 1/2 tsp salt

    PREPARATION:

    Soak wakame in water until softened. Cut cucumber into thin rounds. Put salt over cucumber slices and set aside for 30 min. Squeeze cucumber slices to remove the liquid. Mix vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a cup.
    Cut wakame into bite-sized pieces. Put wakame and cucumber in a bowl and pour the dressing over and mix well.

    Types of Sushi

    There are many types of sushi – nigiri (“finger” sushi), maki-sushi (sushi rolls), and temaki sushi (hand rolls), just to name a few. For an explanation of all the different types, please see our newsletter from June 2001. Here is a list of some of the more popular types of nigiri that we’d recommend ordering in a sushi bar:

    Amaebi: Naturally sweet shrimp (raw)
    Ebi : Shrimp (cooked)
    Hamachi: Yellowtail
    Hirame: Halibut, fluke or flounder
    Hotate: Scallop
    Ika: Squid
    Ikura: Salmon roe
    Maguro: Tuna
    Masago: Smelt roe
    Saba: Mackerel
    Sake: Salmon
    Tako: Octopus
    Tai: Red Snapper
    Tamago: Egg omelette
    Toro: Fatty tuna
    Unagi: Barbecued freshwater eel
    Uni: Sea urchin

    Sushi eating etiquette

    Did you know that it’s perfectly acceptable to use both chopsticks or your fingers to eat sushi? Not acceptable, however, is biting half of your sushi and putting the remainder back on the plate (sushi is meant to be enjoyed in one bite.) When using soy sauce, be sure to dip the fish only into a small amount of sauce – the soy sauce shouldn’t touch the rice. Not only will the rice fall apart if it absorbs too much sauce, but you can insult the sushi chef into thinking he has failed to properly season the rice.

    Similarly, when using wasabi, etiquette dictates that you place a bit of it directly on the sushi, if at all. Mixing wasabi and soy sauce into a paste is acceptable for sashimi (raw fish) but is not proper for sushi.

    Socializing at the sushi bar while eating is definitely encouraged, but lingering after the meal for drinks or conversation isn’t appropriate if others are waiting for a seat. Tell the sushi chef when you’ve had enough and he will give the bill to the waitstaff. Lastly, be sure to say “domo” which means “thank you” to the sushi chef if you’ve enjoyed your meal!

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    		 A job well done should be the reward in itself, but let's be honest. Who doesn't like feeling appreciated, revered or respected? If you're a sumo wrestler in Japan, the awe and admiration follows you wherever you go. Here in the States, however, we have yet to reach the same level of reverence, due to the simple fact that those lumbering giants are still a mystery to many of us.

    Sumo wrestling is a highly specialized form of martial arts dating back to the earliest histories of Japan. It originated as a ritualistic ceremony performed as a prayer for a good harvest in the coming year, then became a way avert battles between feuding warlords. Sumo wrestlers were sent to fight one another and the only way to win was to kill the opposing wrestler. The first set of rules and customs were introduced during the Edo period, since it had evolved into a spectator sport by then, and it eventually lead the way to the modern form of sumo wrestling in which heavy men push, grapple, pull or throw each other out of a ring to be victorious.

    For aspiring wrestlers, there are currently more than 28 sumo training stables (called sumobeya) in Japan run by retired champions. Students enter at the age of 15 and are required to train rigorously and follow strict traditions that dictate their daily lives, including when to eat and how to dress in public. New recruits must rise early for training and are assigned house chores in a hierarchy system that also applies to bathing and eating. Any wrestler found breaking the rules can be fined or suspended. Because new recruits are given the lowliest of jobs, the dropout rate at this stage is high.

    All wrestlers, regardless of rank, take on wrestling names often given to them by their trainers and it is during training when they work to achieve their most notable feature: their weight. Most sumo wrestlers weigh between 287lbs to 441lbs, at an average height of 5' 10. In order to sustain their weight, sumo wrestlers are required to skip breakfast and eat a large lunch consisting of the traditional sumo high-protein stew called chanko nabe. The dish contains various fish, meat and vegetables and is usually eaten with rice and washed down with beer. An afternoon nap is also required, since it helps the wrestlers put on weight more effectively.

    Sumo wrestlers train and compete barefoot and naked, except for a fringed loin covering and thick silk belt, and are required to have the traditional topknot hairstyle. Outside the ring, they're immediately identifiable by their yukata (thin cotton robe) and geta (wooden sandals), although much of their type and quality of dress depends on their rank. The monthly salary earned by a sumo wrestler is also dictated by his rank. As of 2006, the lowest ranked wrestler (juryos) earned approximately $9,000, while the highest ranked (yokozuna) received $24,500 a month. Trainees are not paid, but are given a small allowance. Wrestlers also receive additional bonuses six times a year during every tournament, as well as competition bonuses. The amounts received are based on career cumulative performance to date. More championships and victories translate to larger raises.

    While professional sumo wrestling is practiced exclusively in Japan, other nationalities are allowed to participate. As of July 2007, there were 19 foreigners in the top two divisions, although a 2002 ruling by the Japan Sumo Association limits one foreign born wrestler per stable. Sumo has also become an amateur sport in Japan where the most successful amateurs from open amateur tournaments are allowed to enter professional sumo at third division instead of the bottom. These tournaments are divided into weight classes: lightweight (up to 187 lbs), middle weight (up to 253 lbs), heavy weight (253 lbs and up), and open weight (unrestricted). Although tradition continues to restrict women from entering sumo wrestling professionally, amateur tournaments have a more relaxed policy and include competitions for female wrestlers as well. Currently, there is a movement to have sumo wrestling recognized as an Olympic sport.

    There are amateur Sumo clubs in the States and in Europe as well, although it's quite possible sumo wrestling will never reach the same level of popularity it enjoys in Japan. While it's true these athletes don't put their bodies out there the way football players do or display the speed and agility required of basketball players, they share the same qualities. All athletes make sacrifices and train hard in order to attain the dream of being the best in their sport. What that sport may be doesn't take away from their achievements, and that is why we're hailing sumo wrestlers.

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    		 Japanese steamed food, or mushimono, first appeared in the Heian Period (794-1185 AD). Even after more than 800 years, cooking with steam is still an important process in the Japanese kitchen today.

    The central principle of Japanese cooking is simple: the natural flavor of the food must be preserved. The cooking process plays a particularly important role in flavor preservation. Steam cooks food quickly, keeping mushimono juicy and succulent as it cooks in warm, wet air. Since steam cooking is a short process that keeps food moist, it keeps the food's original flavors intact.

    Steaming became popular not only for its flavor-retaining properties, but for its economic practicality. Only a small amount of heat is needed to keep it going, so steaming food was a good way to conserve fuel. Steaming is also a relatively simple way of cooking. To steam food skillfully, even inexperienced chefs need little more than a timer and the right steaming equipment.

    A standard Japanese steamer resembles a double boiler made of stackable aluminum trays. The bottom tray holds the water used to steam the food, and one or more trays stacked on top have holes in the bottom to let steam in. To steam food, simply put your food on a heatproof plate, then place the plate in a steaming tray. Glazed ceramic plates and casseroles work well for this. Hot steam causes unglazed ceramic, glass, and Pyrex glass to crack and break, so be sure your dish is heatproof before placing it in a steamer.

    The high temperature of the steam also makes removing a plate from the depths of a metal steamer tricky. You may want to make a sling to aid removal: before cooking, lay a long, sturdy strip of the cloth across the open steamer, place the plate of food on top, and put the lid on the steamer. The ends of the cloth should be poking out from under the lid. When you're done cooking, hold both ends of the sling and carefully lift upwards to pull out the dish. If this all sounds a bit too complicated, rest assured that a Chinese-style bamboo steamer in a stock pot will steam your food just as effectively.

    Now all you need is steam! First, put a couple of inches of water in the water pan. Over very high heat, bring the water to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat and cool the water to a steady simmer-just hot enough to produce steam, but not so hot that the water bubbles. Once you have a pot full of steam, you're ready to add your plate and sling to the steamer. Cover it up, and your food will bathe continuously in a gentle, hot mist that keeps your meal moist, tender, and tasty.

    And steam-cooking benefits more that your taste buds. Cooking with steam over low heat is still a great way to conserve energy and keep your power bill low. Using water instead of oil to cook your food is a great way to cut fat and calories out of your diet, and since it keeps your food hydrated, it keeps you hydrated as well. Steaming to preserve the ""naturalness"" of your food is more than an aesthetic taste concern, too-steaming and other unobtrusive cooking methods help your food retain vitamins and minerals.

    Many foods steam well-most vegetables, like snow peas, turnips, and carrots are good for steaming. Even steamed mushrooms retain some of their firmness. Fish and shellfish steam quickly, and steamed chicken is a Japanese favorite. Some versions call for steaming lightly marinated chicken and serving it with a thin lemon and soy sauce dressing. In others, chicken broth produced during the steaming process is used to make a creamy sesame seed dressing. Rolled chicken, chicken-stuffed cabbage-the variations are endless. Of course, steam-cooking chicken is not a strictly Japanese custom, but many mushimono recipes have an unmistakably Japanese influence.

    Shiroma no soba mushi, one popular dish, is a no-bake fish casserole. The cook arranges strips of fish casserole and steams them for just a few minutes. Meanwhile, tender soba-buckwheat noodles-boil in a nearby pot. The steamed fish is heaped with boiled soba, splashed with sweetened dashi-a kelp broth-and steamed once more. The result is a moist, delicate noodle dish. The fresh sea scent is particularly uplifting on days when you can't make it out to the beach.

    Kamaboko, or fish cake, is a popular home-cooked item that's easy to make. Fish, egg whites, and seasonings are puréed together, rolled in cheesecloth, and steamed to make a healthy seafood sausage. If the process sounds a little intimidating, you'll be pleased to know it's available at most Asian grocery stores. A versatile food, it's used fried, boiled, and grilled, in soups, noodle dishes, appetizers, and picnic fare. Kamaboko is also a popular ingredient in other Asian cuisines, and works equally well in Chinese stir-fries and Vietnamese soups.

    Dobin mushi is an elegant dish served in small earthenware teapots, or dobin. The dobin are filled with shrimp, mushrooms, gingko nuts, and dashi before being steamed. Once removed from the heat, the spout of each dobin is stuffed with pine needles. Steam from the teapot absorbs the fragrance of the pine needles, filling the air with an invigorating, meal-enhancing aroma.

    Steaming isn't restricted to main dish meals-sweets can be steamed, too. Historically, ordinary Japanese kitchens did not have ovens, so most home-cooked sweets had to be steamed. Steamed sweets are usually dough-based dumplings, like manju: a tasty dumpling filled with sweetened mashed beans. A sweet leavened dough is kneaded to an elastic consistency, cut into circles, and wrapped around a paste of sugar and red azuki beans.

    One of the most popular steamed dishes is a distinctly Japanese egg dish cooked in individual cups that double as serving bowls. Called chawan mushi, the name literally means ""steamed tea bowls."" Beaten eggs are blended with dashi and mirin, poured into bowls with assorted vegetables and meats. The egg jells into a soft, velvety solid as it steams, so chawan mushi is technically a custard. However, it tastes much better as a side dish or snack than as a dessert. Served as a soup, it is the only Japanese food traditionally eaten with a spoon.

    Here at Mrs. Lin's kitchen, we've come up with an easy-to-follow chawan mushi recipe that's sure to please:

    Mrs. Lin's Easy Chawan Mushi
    (Serves three)

    Ingredients:
    2 eggs
    1 can of 14-1/2 oz. of low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

    Add-ons
    Chawan mushi is easy to customize. Just choose a few of the ingredients listed below (or others not listed), drop them in the egg mixture, and steam away! You're only limited by your imagination.

    shiitake mushrooms
    sliced button mushrooms
    sliced or grated turnip
    firm tofu, cubed
    gingko nuts
    water chestnuts
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    sliced kamaboko
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    uncooked shrimp, shelled and veined
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    Whisk the eggs and broth together. Let stand for a minute and strain through fine mesh. Put any add-ons in into chawan mushi cups or small bowls, filling each bowl less than 1/3 full. Cover with enough egg mixture to fill each bowl about 7/8 full. After bringing the water to a full boil, place cups in steamer and steam 1 to 2 minutes over high heat. Turn the heat to low and steam for about 15 more minutes. To test for doneness, poke each custard with a toothpick or bamboo skewer. If no liquid oozes out, your chawan mushi is done. An electric rice cooker can also be used for this dish. Add 2 cups of water to the rice pan, bring to a boil, and steam about 10 minutes. Any condensation that drips onto the food while cooking may dilute the flavor and ruin the delicate texture of the custard. To solve this problem, stretch a piece of absorbent cloth over the steamer before putting the lid on top.

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 12401|12401|ITEM|"Aquatic Dream Sushi Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12401.html"|""|(43.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With beautiful and vibrant tones of blue and white leading from their black rims, these Japanese rectangular plates and sauce dishes are a vision of aquatic colors ready to inspire your sushi to be all the more flavorful. Made in Japan at a small workshop from professionals dedicated to quality, this sushi set is sure to make for a lovely dinner for two. Each plate and sauce dish has a unique, crackled underglaze making every plate special. Included in this set are two Japanese rectangular plates, two sauce dishes, and two pairs of handmade chopsticks. This set would pair beautifully with a Japanese ceramic sake set for a truly unique dinner setting. Even without dinner ready, sat next to a Asian inspired table runner these plates would make for a gorgeous dining room atmosphere. This set comes packaged and wrapped in beautiful gift paper which would make for a convenient and excellent gift for parents or grandparents, as well as for newlyweds and housewarmigns! These delicate plates should be hand washed to preserve their excellent crackled glaze.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 2-7/8"" x W 2-7/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
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    "|"Though it is small in size, this small dipping bowl can be used in a multitude of different ways! This Japanese sauce bowl was originally made to hold any of your favorite condiments and sauces. Pairing it with an appetizer plate will allow you to serve many of your favorite combinations such as sushi and soy sauce, mozzarella sticks and marinara, or chips and guacamole. Made in Japan, this small dipping bowl is also dishwasher and microwave safe, so you can immediately pop it in the dishwasher after your delicious snack! But much like our other Asian saucers, this small dipping bowl can be used for so much more! You can fill it up with small candies and peanuts and place it in the middle of your dining or restaurant table so that guests can have a small snack before the main course arrives. This Asian condiment bowl can also be used to hold jewelry, such as necklaces, earrings, or rings. You can also use it to hold other knick-knacks around the house, such as keys, tacks, paper clips, rubber bands, or coins! Featuring stunning opalescent streaks and speckles of blue on a warm gray base, this Japanese sauce bowl is reminiscent of cool arctic waters flowing over smooth river stones. This Asian condiment bowl’s raised and curved edges will help prevent any spills from occurring, and the sturdy ceramic it was made from will ensure that this bowl is a long-lasting addition to your home.
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    "|"If you fancy cozying up with a cup of green tea or serving coffee from a unique piece of Asian ceramicware, then the Arctic Ice Japanese Tea Mug is the ceramic of your dreams. This sturdy tea mug is made in Japan and encompasses some of the best aspects of traditional Japanese tableware. It is interesting, comfortable, and classy. When matched with the Japanese Teacup and Japanese Tea Set, this Japanese Tea Mug becomes a coherent set for coffee and tea service in a chic restaurant or at-home use. The mug is decorated with a blue and pearl glaze, which exemplifies the natural qualities of the mug and ties it to the other pieces in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection. Yet, the design on your Japanese Tea Mug is guaranteed to be unique because it is glazed by hand. The exterior of this ceramic tea mug has the same matte finish and design as inside, but is textured with slight, horizontal ridges that make is easier to grip. This mug also has a unique shape. It is tapered from top to bottom, with the base much smaller than the wide brim. With this Japanese Tea Mug, fill your cup to the top and happily sip your favorite hot beverage.
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    "|"Invite this one-of-a-kind sushi plate set for two onto your dining table today! This beautiful sushi serving set includes two dinner plates, two sauce dishes, and two pairs of wooden chopsticks. All of these tableware pieces come together to form a cohesive and natural dining setting. The plates and sauce dishes feature a cool design of opalescent blue that is spattered and speckled on a simple gray base. With rounded edges and a smooth paper-like texture, the ceramicware in this Japanese sushi plate set is extremely high-quality and will become well-loved additions to your kitchen cabinets. Enjoy any of your favorite appetizers or main courses with this comprehensive sushi plate set! This sushi plate set for two is the perfect foundation for you to begin building a sophisticated dinnerware collection! While this Japanese sushi plate set has everything you need to enjoy a delicious sushi dinner, you can continue to enhance your dining experience by including other pieces from the Arctic Ice Collection such as a small soup bowl to hold a miso soup appetizer. Regardless of what you choose to add to your new table setting, this sushi serving set will prove to be both durable and functional, as the ceramicware is dishwasher and microwave safe. This Japanese sushi plate set, along with our other sushi sets, makes a wonderful gift for a significant other or friend you love to spend time with. It’s also a great gift for almost every occasion, whether that be a wedding, a housewarming party, or a graduation. Express your love by gifting someone this gorgeous sushi serving set today! Discontinued
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  • Chopsticks (L 9"")
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    "|"Unlike the typical Tupperware, this attractive Japanese rice bowl with lid can be taken from the refrigerator or microwave directly to the table as a serving piece. The Arita style of porcelain has long history in Japanese culture, dating back to the end of the sixteenth century. The prefecture of Saga, on the southern island of Japan called Kyushu has established itself as the birthplace of porcelain in Japan. The art of porcelain is believed to have been imported to Japan from the country of Korea during the reign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

    This particular Japanese rice bowl with lid patterned on the traditional Arita style is both beautiful and very practical, as it is accented with flowers and gold brocade alternating with traditional navy patterns. The porcelain base is both dishwasher and microwave safe. The lid is able to withstand both cold and hot temperatures. The lid is cleverly fitted with a vented dial, which allows steam to escape while re-heating the contents in the microwave. Perfect for saving leftovers, sauces, and anything you'd like to savor a second time. Pair this Japanese rice bowl with lid with it’s similar designs in different sizes. Made in Japan. Discontinued
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    A continuation of last month's newsletter, this month, we travel into Japan and Korea to look at their variety of alcohol and take a look at other notable alcoholic beverages produced from the Asian continent.  Be prepared to be find out more about well-loved and popular Japanese and Korean alcohol and other lesser-known Asian alcoholic beverages that may surprise and astonish you.

    Japanese Alcohol

    If we were playing a drinking game right now, and you were asked to name the first type of Japanese alcohol that comes to mind, the answer that would come up for many would be: sake.  And indeed, sake is a well-loved alcohol and big part of Japanese alcohol culture.  Fermented from rice, sake is usually served in small sake cups and can be served either chilled or hot. Usually high grade sake is served chilled so that its flavor is not lost in the heating process.

    Although sake is a familiar drink that most have heard and tasted, understanding all the different kinds, variations and treatment of sake can take a life time of learning because sake is a rich and varied world of different tastes, flavors, production processes and treatment. 

    Follow us on our journey and you may be surprised by what you will discover about Japanese sake.  

    It may be surprising for many to discover that the sake that they drink may in fact not produced within Japan, but produced in the U.S.  Both Ozeki sake and Geikkeikan sake have breweries in the U.S, and one should be aware of the fact that Ozeki and Geikkeikan have domestic (U.S) variations as well as imported (Japan produced) variations. 

    The name Ozeki sake originates from the sport of Sumo wrestling.  Traditionally, in ancient Japan, fighters would gather to wrestle each other and the strongest of them who emerged the victor would be given the honorable title of “Ozeki”.  Under the brand of Ozeki, there are a variety of different sakes each with its own distinct characters and would pair well with different kinds of food.  Depending of what you may choose for dinner, you may want to consider the different kinds of sake Ozeki offers for the best complement for your meal.

    Ozeki classic sake goes well with grilled meats as well as full flavored sushi like tuna and salmon.  It is also fantastic with tempura dishes.  While, Ozeki dry is lighter with a more delicate and fruity flavor.  It is an excellent complement to salad, sashimi and light dishes.  Ozeki Nigori, the unfiltered version, with its rich, creamy and fruity is best enjoyed with spicy dishes. 

    Geikkeikan, meaning crown of laurel, was originally established in Fushimi province of Japan, known of its high quality water.  What one should know when one drinks Geikkeikan sake is that Geikkeikan has established a brewery in the U.S in Folsom, California.  Hence it would be useful to know that there is in fact two version of Geikkeikan sake in the U.S, one an imported version and the other a locally produced U.S version.  Like Ozeki sake, Geikkeikan offers a variety for wine lovers to choose from.  What is unique about Geikkeikan sake is that they are left to age for six months after the brewing process so that it can mature and attain its unique flavor.  This is the reason why many reviewers enjoy Geikkeikan.  It offers a wine like flavor and is a favorite for many.

    Sho chiku bai sake is yet another familiar sake brand that many would know.  Its name literally translates into pine bamboo plum, three of the most beloved plants in Japan.  Like its name, sho chiku bai sake is a traditional sake that is charming with mildly seasoned dishes.  Smooth, well balanced and full-bodied, it is the choice alcohol for many also because of its versatility.

    Yet another popular sake brand is Kubota sake. Just a little research online will yield the fact that Kubota is a deeply loved sake brand among the wine critics.  Reviewers often give Kubota sake shimmering reviews because it is in fact one of the very first successful brands of fine sake on the market.  Kubota sake comes from the Niigata prefecture of Western Japan and is the most well known fine sake in the world. 

    One critic lovingly describes his experience of Kubota Manju:

    Colorless in the glass, this sake has a nose of cedar trees and fresh rainwater, with hints of dried orange peel aromas. In the mouth it is smooth and silky, with a beautiful weight on the tongue and a perfect dry balance that allows flavors of tuberose and orange blossom to mingle with hints of cedar and wet stone that leave the palate feeling alive and refreshed. Outstanding.

    Whatever your style when it comes to sake, with the wide variety and range of flavors, you will be sure to find your favorite. Browse our sake set selection to pick out a delightful sake set to serve your favorite type of sake. 

    Shochu

    While sake may take the center stage when it comes to Japanese alcohol, one should not forget the equally well-loved shochu.  Originating from the Southern regions of Japan.  It range of variety rivals sake, and the flavors it offers is just as exciting.   Below are a few kinds of shochu you might want to try out the next time you visit a Japanese restaurant.

    Rice shochu: Made from rice, it has a thick taste and is believed to have originated from places that are too warm in climate to produce sake.  Mostly produced in the Southern regions of Japan.

    Barley shochu: Distilled from barley, it has a light flavor and is said to be “easy to drink.”

    Potato shochu: Produced in Southern Kyushu since the Edo period, potato shochu is distilled from sweet potatoes and has a strong and sweet flavor that is distinctive.  Some have said that it has a smoke taste and is reminiscent of whisky.

    Brown sugar shochu:  Originating from the Amami Island since Edo period, this kind of shochu is a result of a shortage of rice during the war years and under American occupation.  Contrary to expectations, brown sugar shochu is not sweet and has a mild flavor.

    Soba shochu: A mild shochu distilled from buckwheat and is a relative young shochu having only been produced since 1973.

    Awamori: Using rice as the main raw ingredient, awamori differs from rice shochu in that it uses long grained Thai rice instead of the shorter, round bodied Japanese rice.  The way awamori is produced requires a lot of citric acid making it a shochu that can be produced year round in Okinawa regardless of the climate.

    Japanese Beer:  Historically, beer only appeared in Japan beginning in the Edo period with the arrival of Dutch beer halls brought to Japan by sailors. Today, beer is one of the most popular drinks in Japan. And Japanese beer is known world wide for their light flavors.  Some well known beer brands include:  Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, Suntory, and Orion. For ideas of great finger food to go with refreshing Japanese beer, our cookbook section offers a variety of ideas. 

    Korean Alcohol

    While Korean Beers may not be as well known as Japanese beers, they are in fact just as fun when you are considering having a night of drinking with friends and some finger food.  Why not cook up your favorite Asian tapas dish and pick up some Korean beer the next time you plan a boys’ or girls’ night in.

    OB, or Oriental Brewery, was established in 1959 in South Korea.  Today it is the fourth best selling beer in the country, rivaling other international beer brands.  Unlike the usual ingredients of malt and barley that most of us in the West are familiar with, OB is brewed from rice.  Most reviewers like OB because of its light taste and its easy to drink qualities.  Many love its high quality, light taste and suggest pairing it with spicy Korean dishes.

    OB also produces another popular Korean beer, Cafri.  One of the lightest mainstream beers, it is popular according to critics for the lightweight drinkers.

    Hite, is the number one best selling beer in Korea.  Styled after traditional European and American beers, Hite is brewed from barley, malt and rice.  Like Ob beers, Hite is also a light beer that many compare to Corona.  Popular and easy on the palate, Hite beer goes well with just about any dish. 

    But beyond Korean beer, the following are other options for anyone curious about the world of Korean alcohol and what it seeks to offer.  Below are some Korean wines that the adventurous may want to try:

    Cheongju: Similar to Japanese sake, cheongju is a clear rice alcohol.  Its name literally means “clear wine”. 

    Soju:  One of the most popular Korean alcoholic beverages, soju is distilled from grains and sweet potatoes and has a sweet taste.  It is also an inexpensive alcohol. With 20% in alcohol content, soju is well loved and is also often used to create cocktails. 

    Takju:  Made from rice, this is another sweet alcohol that is off-white and milk in appearance. It is so thick that it is often eaten with a spoon.

    Fruit Wines: Korea has a variety of fruit wines, usually produced through combining fruits and berries with alcohol.  One of the most popularly used fruit is the maesil plum.  Chinese quince, cherries, pine fruits are also commonly used.  Bokbunja—Korean black raspberries is used to produce Bokbunja ju that is said to good for sexual stamina. 

    Flower Wines: Korea also has flower wines created from flowers including chrysanthemum, acacia, maesil blossoms, honeysuckle, wild roses and sweet briar.  An interesting variety known as baekhwaju is made from a hundred kind flowers. 

    Medicinal Wines:  Combining alcohol with medicinal seeds, herbs and roots, Korea also has a wide variety of medicinal wines all of which have health and therapeutic effect on consumption. 

    Other Notable Asian Alcohol

    For our newsletter, we have focused mostly on the East Asian countries and their variety of alcohol.  Like the Asian continent, Asian alcohol is just as rich and varied in style, taste and tradition.  Many other forms of Asian alcohol exists that we are unable to delve into in the space of our newsletter.  But we hope this newsletter opens up the options for all the wine and alcohol aficionados out there.  And as the Japanese like to say in toast to one another, “Kanpai!”  Happy drinking!

     

     

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    Anyone who enjoys drinking alcoholic beverage will agree that alcohol permeates more parts of our lives than we may know. It is social, cultural and, at times, alcohol also plays an indispensible part even in religion. It is not only a wonderful way to enhance one’s dining experience, it is also the perfect way to relax and loosen up for an evening of fun with friends. This month, at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we look at the amazing variety, production processes and history of a wide range of Asian alcohol in our two-part newsletter.Be prepared for a surprising and delightful journey into the varied and exotic flavors of Asian alcohol. This month we begin in China. We will look at the popular Chinese alcohol and the lesser known. Say bottom’s up, or as the Chinese puts it “Gone Bui”, and dive into the rich world of Chinese alcohol. Chinese In general, Chinese alcohol, known as “jiu”, can be divided into two main classes. “Huang jiu”, yellow liquor” and “Bai jiu”, “white liquor”. Huang jiu, or yellow liquor, is produced from the process of fermentation, while Bai jiu, or white liquor, is produced from a process of distillation. But beyond these two main classification, we should also not forget, the well loved and popular alcoholic beverage—Chinese beers. Chinese Beer One of the well known and well loved Asian alcohol is the world renowned Tsingtao Beer. Their lighted signs can be seen in just about any Chinese restaurant all over the world. The favorite beverage to go with chow mien and other tasty dishes, Tsingtao beer is recognizable for their green glass bottles and their logo of the floating pagoda that is in fact representative of a famous pier in Qingdao’s Southern shore. The history of Tsingtao beer is as interesting as the beer itself. The Tsingtao brewery situated in Shandong province of China was originally founded by an Anglo-German company during the early 20th century. Part of the West’s expansion into the East, the Tsingtao brewery is an interesting artifact of the time period. Today, it is a jewel among other famous and well loved Asian beers. Tsingtao beer can be classified into Tsingtao lager and Tsingtao pure draft. Tsingtao lager is known for its crisp, malty and nutty flavor that complements spicy Asian food. While Tsingtao pure draft is a smooth, light tasting draft beer better suited to light appetizers, sushi and other pan-Asian cuisines. While Tsingtao may be the most recognizable Chinese beer around, it is not the only one around, and those craving for a new taste of beer may want to consider trying out Taiwan Beer. Equally interesting, Taiwan Beer is brewed in Taiwan by the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation. Its history is just as unique as that of Tsingtao beer. What is known today as the Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor corporation began in 1901 as an agency developed by the Japanese rulers of the country at the time. A lager beer, Taiwan beer is usually served cold and complements Japanese dishes and seafood dishes especially well. With a malty aroma, a citrusy taste and a bready flavor, it is well loved by those who enjoy their beer with a slight nutty flavor. Other Chinese Alcohol For those who crave taking a step out further afield into the wide world of Chinese alcohol, there are more options than simply the familiar beers. You can bring your taste bud on an interesting journey with the wide variety of Chinese alcohol. Below are some interesting Chinese alcohols you might want to try a taste of. Mi jiu, Rice Wine: Similar to Japanese sake, Mi jiu is a Chinese fermented rice wine. Usually a clear colorless liquor, mi jiu can be used for drinking, but is most often used for cooking. The cooking variety of Mi jiu usually contains 1.5% salt and the alcohol contains varies between 12 to 19.5%. Fujian Glutinous Rice wine: Produced by adding several expensive Chinese medicinal herbs into glutinous and a low alcohol distilled rice wine, Fujian Glutinous rice wine uses a unique brewing method. Instead of starting with the raw material of water, Fujian glutinous rice wine employs another wine and eventually produces a rich orange-red colored wine with about 18% alcohol content. Hua diao jiu, Nu er hong: Originates from Shaoxing, along the eastern coast of Zhe jiang in China. This alcoholic beverage contains 16% alcohol and is made from glutinous rice and wheat, the name nu er hong comes from the tradition of people burying the liquor underground when a daughter is born and digging it up to serve it at her wedding banquet when she gets married. Hence the name Nu er hong, which can be translated into Daughter Red. Red being the auspicious color associated with joy and happiness and marriage. Fen jiu: Dating back to 550 A.D, this liquor is the original white liquor made from sorghum. Fen jiu has 63% to 65% alcohol content and is one of the strongest Chinese liquor. Er Guo Tou: the name Er Guo Tou can be translated to “head of the second pot”. A strong clear distilled liquor, it is a popular drink among the blue collared workers of North and Northeastern China, particularly Beijing. Mao Tai: Originating from the town “Mao Tai”, this liquor is named after its place of birth. Mao Tia is distilled from wheat and sorghum and produced through a process that involves seven iterations of brewing cycles. One of the most famous Chinese liquors, Mao Tai won a medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It was also the drink Mao Ze Dong served Richard Nixon on his visit to China. Henry Kissinger once famously remarked to Deng Xiaoping that “If we drink enough Mao Tai, we can solve anything.” Gao Liang jiu: First appeared in Ming dynasty, Gao Liang jiu is another well known Chinese liquor. Its name comes from Gao liang, a unique variety of sorghum out of which, this liquor is produced. Shaoxing jiu: One of most famous variety of yellow wine, it originated from Shaoxing region of Zhejiang province of China. Today, it is also brewed in Taiwan. It is famous not only as a beverage but is used in preparing bruised pork belly dish that is known to be Mao Zedong’s favorite dish. Also used to marinate chicken to prepare the dearly loved drunken chicken dish. Mei gui lu jiu: Known as “Rose Essence Liquor”, the beautifully named liquor is a variety of Gao Liang jiu and is distilled with a special species of rose and crystal sugar. Guihua chen jiu: Flavored with sweet Osmathus flowers, this distilled liquor is light and flavorful, with only about 18% alcohol content. Yu Bing Shao jiu: A Cantonese rice liquor over a hundred years old that is distilled from steamed rice. After distillation pork fat is stored with the liquor and is removed before the bottling and sale of the liquor. San Hua jiu: The name of this liquor translates into “three flowers liquor”. Made from the fresh spring water from Mount Elephant in Guilin—famed for its beautiful landscape. San Hua jiu is distilled from rice and has an addition of herbal plants to give it a fragrant taste. Zhu ye qing jiu: “Bamboo Leaf Green Liquor” is a sweet liquor from Shanxi brewed with over a dozen Chinese herbal medicines. This liquor is also brewed with bamboo leaves that gives the zhu ye qing jiu its lovely yellowish green hue. Imperial Lotus White Liquor: First produced for the royal family in 1790, this imperial lotus white liquor is infused with over twenty medicinal Chinese herbs. Cha jiu, Tea Liquor: Light reddish in color, this tea liquor is a relatively new invention which infuses regular Gao Liang jiu with tea leaves and hawthorn berries. Varieties also include green tea and black tea infusions. Try these exciting Chinese liquor and discover the possibilities these wide varieties of liquor can offer. Whether you are one for the beaten track when it comes to alcohol or the untrodden path, there is a selection wide enough to cater to your taste whatever it may be. Be sure to read our May newsletter for more on Asian alcohol with a focus on Japanese, Korean and other Southeast Asian liquor.

     

     

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    With summer coming to an end, and school starting up again, this is an exciting time for new college students beginning a new phase of life, moving away from home, and settling in to a new apartment for college.  So for this month’s newsletter, we will look at some practical tips for college students on the basics when it comes to Asian décor, kitchenware and furnishings for a first apartment.


    Space Utilization
    Maximizing space and utilizing space effectively is one of the key considerations for any new apartment.  For most college students, space is a commodity and learning to use space well is key.  Furnishing smart is the first step. 

    Think Multi-functional
    When shopping for a small apartment, think multi-functional and convertible—furniture that has more than one function and can be converted, folded up or tucked away.  While there are many options available at furniture stores like IKEA, there are also some Asian ideas that will add a fun touch and offer an alternative to buying contemporary designer furniture.  Here are some great space saving and creative space partitioning devices you can consider.

    Folding Screens
    Originating in China and invented during the Han dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D), folding screens were originally made with paper and sometimes silk.  Folding screens were very popular decorative elements in a living space.  They commonly depicted beautiful Chinese painting as well as calligraphic art.  During the 17th and 18th centuries, folding screens spread to Europe and became commonplace decorative partitions in many royal and noble households. 
    Today folding screens are easily available and are a common interior design around the world.  Offering privacy and flexibility to partition space, folding screens are also ideal ways to add a charming touch to one’s first apartment. 

    Noren
    Norens are traditional Japanese fabric dividers.  They were originally used by shops and restaurants to protect against the natural elements of sun, wind, rain and dust.  In the past, norens would also feature the name or logo of a store, and were used as a mean of advertisement in the past. 

    Today, noren continue to be used to divide space, offer privacy, and is also used widely in hot springs to denote whether the hot spring serves men or women. 

    Noren come in many designs, typically norens feature a slit in the middle for easy entrance and exit through the noren.  Norens also come in varying lengths, with some extending full length to the floor and others hanging only mid way down along the wall or doorway. 
    Easy to install and easy to remove, norens are great options for a first time apartment.  You can bring a bit of traditional Japanese charm to your apartment, and use noren to give yourself an added level of privacy, or even use them as unique curtain alternatives. 

    Tatami Mat
    Another traditional Japanese invention that is convertible and space saving is the tatami mat.  Traditionally tatami was used as flooring in traditional Japanese rooms of nobilities.  Traditional tatami mats were made of rice straws, soft rush and straw.  Tatami mats today are made from other softer materials and are often used as beddings that can be folded and tucked away during the daytime and rolled out at night to save space. 

    A similar concept to futon or sofa beds, the tatami mat is even more minimalistic in nature, and is a convertible and portable option.  Tatami mats of today are extremely comfortable and are known to have many health benefits.  In Japan, tatami mats are often paired with traditional buckwheat pillows that are well known for their amazing level of comfort.

    Kitchenware   
    Beyond furniture, multi-functionality is also a great thing to look for when shopping for kitchenware.  Choose items that are multi-purpose and space saving to maximize your space and to avoid clutter.

    Lidded Bowls
    Lidded bowls are great additions for the college student. Lidded bowls work great as regular bowls and with the added lids, they also double as environmental and health friendly lunchbox.  Store your leftovers simply by covering the lid over the bowl and bring it with you to class or work.  Lidded bowls also work well in microwave ovens.  Multi-functional and easy to use, these are great options for college students or anyone with a busy lifestyle.  Beyond the added convenience, lidded bowls also saves you from having to wash and re-wash your tableware with every use by streamlining the serving, storing, and food transportation all in one. 

    Flat Bottomed Woks
    As much as eating out offers convenience, eating out three meals can be costly to one’s wallet and one’s health.  So it is still a good idea to purchase at least a few cookware items to create simple and healthy meals. 

    The flat-bottomed wok is a great option because it is multifunctional and can be used to prepare food in a variety of ways.  Woks are well known to be perfect for creating stir-fry dishes, but it is lesser known that woks are also great for deep-fry, pan-fry, and can even be used to steam food item if paired with a wok lid. 

    Flat bottomed wok is recommended because they are easier to store after use, and does not require additional accessories like wok rings to hold it in place over the stove. 

    Think Portable
    One of the challenges of one’s first apartment is that eventually one will need to move.  Especially for the college student, moving from one apartment to the next is a common phenomenon.  So when shopping for one’s first apartment, it is crucial to consider the portability of these furniture items.  Choosing items that are foldable, lightweight and durable makes moving a lot easier.

    Deciding on the Material
    One great tip when it comes to shopping for a first apartment is to be mindful of the materials of your purchases.  Think portable materials when you make purchases.  Instead of choosing glass or ceramic items, choose plastic, wood, or metal options of the same item.  Also choose items that are lightweight and compact.  That way, it will make packing and moving a breeze when the time comes.  Sometimes, choosing materials you might not in other circumstances choose can also create surprises in the décor of your apartment.

    Paper Lanterns
    Instead of getting a metal or plastic lampshade, why not choose a paper lantern instead.  These are affordable and are lightweight and portable.  Easy to install and to remove, they are a gift for those who value mobility. Paper lanterns originated in China and were used both for everyday use and during festivals.  Paper lanterns were used to illuminate living and public spaces. They were also tied to sticks and carried around for illumination at night, much like a modern day flashlight. 

    Today, lanterns are popular interior design options, given their affordable and environmentally friendly qualities, they are widely used around the world.  Consider using paper lanterns in your first apartment to give it an added allure, and to make things easy for you when the time comes for the move.

    Think Minimalistic
    At the end of the day, getting one’s first apartment furnished is all part of the great experience of stepping out and gaining independence.  When it comes to furnishing and shopping smart, it all comes down to minimalism. Think of what you really need and plan ahead.  Instead of getting two or three items, choose to pick one item that would serve the needs. 

    It also comes down to not getting or hanging onto what you don’t need.  Do you really need another new blouse, or another pair of shoes?  When it comes time to move at the end of your stay, why not donate what you own, or give it to someone else starting off with furnishing their very own first apartment, and pass on a few tips along the way.

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    Paired with a matching Asian saucer, a Japanese soy sauce dispenser can give your table a total makeover. Even if an incredible chef is making your food, adding that extra pop of flavor with a condiment is very important. Give your dinner guests the flexibility to season their food with a wonderful ceramic soy sauce dispenser.

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    Great cooking involves taking what you know, including the flavors and methods you've learned, and incorporating these experiences into your preparations at home. Although it is a nice treat to eat out, it is even nicer when you can make your favorites at home for your family and friends to experience as well.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we make it easier for you to test your Asian cooking skills by offering a vast array of authentic Asian cookware.

    We carry a wide selection of Japanese cookware, Chinese cookware, and general Oriental cookware for just about every need. From special wooden tubs called ""hangiri"" that sushi chefs use to prepare seasoned rice, to the woks and bamboo steamers often used in Chinese cooking, and to the odds and ends that are a staple of Asian kitchens like the ginger grater and bamboo skewers, the variety that Mrs. Lin's Kitchen provides will help you to create the perfect Asian kitchen in no time.

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    Here at Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we offer you a wide array of cookware that Asian chefs use. From woks to donabe pots, to sushi scrolls, you can now recreate that unique taste you love in your own kitchen.

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    		 A Cake and cookies. Cinnamon rolls and ice cream. America's cupboards and freezers are filled with goodies in every variety. But what wonders would we find in an Asian cupboard? While we know about noodles and fish, we rarely hear about Chinese or Japanese desserts. This may be because there is not such a focus on sweets in the Asian cultures, nor is dinner always followed by dessert. Furthermore, desserts in Asia are usually centered around fruit, rather than chocolate or dairy. That does not mean, however, that there are no good Asian goodies. The Japanese are well known for their red bean (azuki) cakes, and Chinese moon cakes are famous world wide.

    Japan: The Japanese do not traditionally have dessert after a meal. If anything, they may finish their meal with a bit of fruit. Instead, desserts are often served with tea. Many Japanese sweets are seasonal, based on what is ripe or what festival is taking place. The Japanese rarely use dairy in their desserts. Because they are made largely from grains, rice, and fruit, they tend to be healthier than the sugar filled sweets of the west.

    A type of sweet that has been served at tea ceremonies since the 16th century; wagashi (meaning Japanese confections) is made primarily from grains and rice common to the Japanese diet. Besides being tasty, they are also rich in fiber. The ingredients in Wagashi include azuki beans and kanten, a jelly made from seaweed. Along with glutinous rice, sweet potatoes, and sugar, these are the most common ingredients in Japanese desserts. Wagashi come in a wide variety of colors, flavors, and shapes, reflecting Japanese culture and the natural world. There are several kinds of wagashi, including Namagashi, a hand-crafted seasonal cake, Yokan, a jellied sweet made from bean paste and sugar, Manju, a steamed bun made of flour or yam that is filled with bean paste, and higashi, a solid, dry treat formed in a mold. The creation of wagashi has become an art form in itself. The bright colored treats are handcrafted into intricate shapes and designs, including flowers, leaves, and fish.

    Besides these artful confections, Japan has a number of other tasty treats centered around red bean, or azuki paste. In the popular Dora Yaki (sweet pancakes), found at many street booths, this paste is sandwiched between two small pancakes. Dora Yaki is Japanese for gong, as the round shaped pancakes resemble the shape of a gong. Sometimes, only one pancake is used and folded over. Obanyaki, made from egg, flour and sugar, are also filled with bean paste. Obanyaki are made in special pans that imprint the cakes with designs inspired by the gold coins introduced to Japan in the fourteenth century. Ohagi, a sticky rice cake wrapped in the sweet bean paste, is another favorite. It is often served at birthdays and festivals.

    Today, with the rise of globalization, the Japanese have begun catering to western tastes and serving dessert in their restaurants. One of the most common is green tea ice cream, flavored with maccha, the powdered tea used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

    China: The Chinese view of sweets is similar to that of the Japanese. They have their sweets with tea, or in between courses to cleanse the palate, rather than a dessert at the end of the meal. Like the Japanese, they prefer to serve fruit for dessert and to have sweets that are lower in fat and sugar. Unlike the Japanese, the Chinese are more likely to use flour and eggs in their desserts. Cakes were introduced into ancient China by Westerners, and adapted to Chinese tastes. Therefore, Chinese cakes are steamed, rather than baked. They often include lard, as well as rice and vegetables. Other common ingredients include red beans, lotus seeds, dates, and sesame seeds, which are made into pastes and used as fillings, along with nuts and seeds. They even use apricot kernels and watermelon seeds.

    The first Chinese cakes were made out of honey and maltose, which is a malt sugar derived from barley. Sugar was not available in China until the seventh century, when the technique of refining sugar was introduced by India. They used this technique to make a powdered sugar called sugar frost, which is still used today.

    Many Chinese sweets are connected to a specific festival or custom. Perhaps the most famous are moon cakes, served during the Moon, or Mid-Autumn, Festival. The reason for their appeal is not only their delicious taste; moon cakes also played a pivotal role in Chinese history. Secret messages in the moon cakes helped the Chinese successfully overthrow Mongolian rule in 1368, leading to the rise of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Moon cakes come in both sweet and savory varieties, with fillings ranging from red bean paste and lotus seed paste to duck egg yolk and pork. While most are round, to mirror the image of the moon, cakes are also formed to look like rabbits, fish, or pagodas. The cakes usually have a golden brown crust, but are also sometimes died red, green, brown, or even gold.

    Beyond moon cakes, the Chinese have a number of other traditional treats that are served at a specific time of year or during a particular celebration. Chinese New Year means it is time for sweet rice balls in white and red. Birthdays call for longevity peach buns, in order to guarantee you will have many more birthdays to follow. During the Dragon Boat Festival, zong zi, sweet rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, are served. Milk cakes are the treat of choice at the Festival of the Dead, and Buddhist celebrations often involve sweet cakes.

    Desserts also vary by region. Cantonese sweets tend to be oilier and higher in sugar than sweets from other regions. They are more influenced by Western tastes, and are more likely to include dairy products. Jiang-Zhe style desserts, from the region near Shanghai, are more traditional; most include red-beans, sesame or prunes. Sweet lovers in Beijing prefer different treats at different times of the year. While in spring they may enjoy rice or pea cake, in summer it is cool desserts, such as almond jelly and Chinese yogurt, that are preferred.

    Now that you are familiar with Japanese and Chinese sweets, give them a try. Head down to your local Chinatown or Japantown and pick up an azuki bean cake or moon cake. Or, better yet, make one yourself! Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has a variety of Asian cookbooks, and even carries Obanyaki pans. For a head start, try one of our recipes below:

    Sweet Pancakes

    (Makes 6-8 dora yaki pancakes)

    Pancakes

    5 tbsp caster (superfine) sugar
    3 large eggs, beaten
    1 tbsp maple syrup or light corn syrup
    1 2/3 cups all purpose flour, sifted
    1 tsp baking soda
    2/3 cup water
    Vegetable oil, for frying

    Sweet Bean Paste

    9 oz. canned azuki beans
    3 tbsp caster sugar
    Pinch of salt

    1. To make the bean paste, put the whole can of azuki beans in a pan over medium heat. Add sugar gradually and stir vigorously. Cook over low heat until the liquid has evaporated and the beans are mushy. Add salt and remove from heat.

    2. Mix sugar, eggs, and syrup in a mixing bowl. Blend well. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cover for 20 minutes.

    3. Mix together baking soda and water and add to batter

    4. Heat oil in a small pan. Spread oil with kitchen paper. Ladle batter into the center of the pan. Make a small pancake about 5 inches in diameter and ¼ of an inch thick.

    5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until each side is golden brown. Adjust heat if necessary. Make a further 11-15 pancakes.

    6. Take one pancake and spread about 2 tbsp of bean paste in the middle. Leave about 1 inch around the edge. Cover with another pancake. Place on a tray and repeat till all pancakes are used. Serve the filled pancakes warm or cold.

    Moon Cakes
    (Makes 24 moon cakes)

    Crust

    4 cups all-purpose flour
    ¾ cup dried milk powder
    1 tbsp baking powder
    1 tsp salt
    3 large eggs
    1 ¼ cups sugar
    ¾ cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
    1 ½ tsp vanilla

    Filling

    1 cup chopped pitted dates
    1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
    1 cup apricot preserves
    ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
    ½ cup raisins

    Glaze

    1 large egg, lightly beaten
    2 tbsp water

    1. For the crust, sift together the flour, dried milk powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix eggs in a separate bowl. Add sugar and beat until the mixture “ribbons” off the beaters, about 5 minutes. Add the melted butter, vanilla, and sifted dry ingredients, folding after each addition. Mix to a rough dough, then knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Form the dough into a long, snake-like roll, and cut into 24 pieces.

    2. Mix together the filling, and stir to combine evenly. Divide into 24 portions.

    3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Using your fingers, press each dough piece into a 3-inch circle with the edges thinner and the center thicker. Place a portion of the filling, and a pinch to seal. Roll the cake into a ball, and flatten it to a 3-inch round. Carve a crisscross design on top. Arrange the cakes about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Brush the surface with the glaze. Bake the cakes for about 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a rack, and serve

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    		 Fusion has become a buzz word for foodies seeking something that smells, looks and tastes sophisticated.

    In the ‘50s and ‘60s, trying a new Chinese restaurant or sushi bar was seen as the trendy, must-do activity among the upscale and urban crowd. Inevitably, Asian restaurant owners began catering more to Americans’ tastes, from utilizing avocado to make California sushi rolls to ensuring Chinese take-out menus included westernized favorites such as chop suey, egg rolls and fortune cookies. But, in the last 30 years or so, Asian cuisine has influenced a new, dominating tradition that requires creativity more than catering.

    In the culinary industry, “fusion” stands for the melting pot cuisine that results from blending different cultures’ culinary traditions. Many in the restaurant industry credit famed restaurateur and chef Wolfgang Puck for leading the fusion charge during the 1970s. The Austrian-born Puck opened his own restaurant, Ma Maison, in Los Angeles in 1975. While catering to a star-studded crowd, Puck became a celebrity himself for combining French and Asian culinary nuances with ingredients of California cuisine. These innovations occurred at a time when more immigrants were coming and an awareness of international cuisine was expanding. Hence, fusion cooking has usually been viewed as a contemporary and high class eating trend.

    What makes a dish “fusion” is how well it mingles ingredients and styles from the Asian and Western palates. Simply mixing things together may result in bad tasting food. Nowadays, learning elements of both Asian and western cookery is a standard for chefs in training, especially if they want to attract a wider audience. Besides studying the flavors of both regions, chefs are taking liberties with recipes.



    Incorporating ingredients from the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia with foods not traditionally associated with Asian cuisine can spawn tasty dishes and make a tried-and-true entrée a sudden novelty. Part of the fun for a cook is cross-pollinating traditionally European foods and herbs with those from the Orient.

    There are many foods, herbs, spices and sauces that chefs borrow from Asian cultures to concoct a fusion dish. Some of the ingredients from Chinese culture that are mixed with anything from ahi tuna to filet mignon include five-spice powder (an aromatic blend of star anise, Szechwan peppercorns, clove, fennel, and cinnamon), hoisin sauce (a mixture of soybean paste, sugar, garlic, and vinegar), sesame oil, and of course, soy sauce. Among the Japanese flavorings heavily utilized in fusion cuisine are miso (a thick, soybean-based paste), mirin (a rice wine flavored with sugar), and seaweed or nori. Southeast Asian culinary staples spilling over into fusion cuisine include coconut milk, lemongrass, fish sauce (see our July newsletter), Thai chiles, and Thai basil.

    When it comes to restaurants offering original fusion dishes of Californian, European and Asian tastes, no two menus look alike. By not feeling enslaved to any particular cuisine or tradition, chefs can come up with some of the most interesting combinations. Some examples of what one can find on an entrée list: salmon seasoned with miso, pork loin with cilantro sauce, or a Chinese duck and mango salad. Even bar beverages are getting an Asian twist: sake is often requested for cocktail mixers.

    Another reason fusion cuisine has taken off is its perception as a healthy alternative when dining out. At a time when Americans are worrying about the war against childhood and adult obesity, more Westerners are opening up to Asian touches in their food because of the healthy ingredients. For instance, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Web site, diets with four daily soy servings can reduce levels of "bad cholesterol" that build up in blood vessels by as much as 10 percent. It is also a healthy way to satisfy daily protein requirements. Soy, of course, is the basis for tofu—which is grilled or poached for fusion delicacies. Soy also gives us miso, which holds minerals that boost the immune system and energy level.

    Cooking fusion dishes with Asian methods also contributes to the idea of good health. In Asian cultures, steaming and stir-frying are often the preferred cooking method. Steaming is an oil-free way to tenderize vegetables or meats. Stir-frying, meanwhile, requires very little oil to get food cooking, unlike American, Southern-fried cookery which requires foods to be drenched in oil.

    Ming Tsai, owner of Blue Ginger restaurant in Boston and host of East Meets West with Ming Tsai on the Food Network, is also lauded for helping to popularize fusion food. On TV and in his cookbooks, Tsai has tried to demonstrate that one does not need to be a four-star chef to stir up savory fusion dishes at a relatively quick pace. If you are not familiar with Asian ingredients, check out the reference category in the book section of Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. There, you’ll find books on typical Japanese and Chinese ingredients.

    In his 2003 cookbook, Simply Ming, Tsai recommends keeping certain “flavor bases” on hand. Thus, even a novice to fusion cooking can mix and match these bases with a plethora of ingredients. Here are three distinct and aromatic bases that would enhance any dish. They are easy to make at home. And if you’re worried about getting clothes dirty, peruse the Asian-theme aprons we have in stock.

    Curry-Ginger Oil
    1 quart grapeseed or canola oil
    ½ cup peeled and minced fresh ginger
    1 cup Madras curry powder

    1. In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the oil with the ginger and heat over medium heat until the oil is fragrant and the ginger just begins to color, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, place a large, heavy sauté pan over medium ehat. Add the curry powder to the dry skillet and toast, stirring, until the curry powder smokes slightly, 8-10 minutes. Whisk in the ginger and oil, remove from the stove, and cool completely, 30 to 40 minutes.

    3. Transfer the oil and spices to a 1- to 1 ½ -quart glass jar, scraping the pan well. Allow the mixture to stand until the oil and curry powder have separated completely, about 4 hours or overnight. The oil is now ready to use. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 1 quart. Lasts 1 month, refrigerated. Toss veggies like zucchini, onions or peppers with the oil, season them with salt and pepper, and bake them on a baking sheet that’s been preheated in a 400°F oven. Tsai uses this oil for recipes such as Curry-Ginger Sweet Potato Fries.

    Asian Pesto
    2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed and seeded
    8 garlic cloves
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 heaping tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
    1 cup roasted salted macadamia nuts or roasted salted peanuts
    Zest of 2 lemons
    2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
    1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
    1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
    ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    In a blender or food processor, combine the chiles, garlic, sugar, ginger, nuts zest, and 1 cup of the oil and blend until smooth. Add the basil, mint, and cilantro and blend while slowly adding the remaining oil until a thick puree is formed. Season with salt and pepper. Store in a tightly covered jar and refrigerate.

    Makes about 3 ½ cups. Lasts 2 weeks, refrigerated.

    Tsai suggests mixing equal ratios of this pesto with cream cheese for a yummy chip dip. This pesto can also serve as a spread in sandwiches. Some of the recipes Tsai uses the pesto for include turkey spaghetti and chicken salad with orzo pasta.

    Hoisin-Lime Sauce

    ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
    2 tablespoons minced garlic
    1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
    2 cups hoisin sauce
    ½ cup fresh lime juice
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Heat a wok or large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce and stir to prevent burning. Cook, stirring for 1 minute, then add the lime juice.
     
    2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend, drizzling in the ½ cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cool thoroughly and use or store. Makes about 2 cups. Last 2 weeks refrigerated. Spread this sauce on tortillas, use it for dipping chicken fingers, or drizzle it over stir-fries. Tsai has used this sauce to make Asian Sloppy Joes and Hoisin-Roasted Duck With Sweet Potatoes.     		  OUR 2006 NEWSLETTERS

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    Get creative this Easter holiday by throwing in some unique Asian gifts featuring lovable bunnies! An adorable bunny donabe pot would be perfect for serving a hearty meal or even just leaving it out as a treat dish full of candies inside would be great as well! Don't forget to include bunny themed chopsticks for everyone to enjoy as well.

    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $37.15
    White Bunny Red Children's Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    Little Bunny Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    White Rabbit Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    		   

    Unique Gifts for Easter

    For more unique Easter gifts that also bring good luck, check out our Easter bunny talismans and charms that are great for stuffing into Easter baskets and plastic eggs for adults to enjoy!

    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Purse Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Assorted Colors Lucky Rabbit Figurine
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.95

     

     


    		 OUR GIFT/PARTY IDEAS
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    Looking to surprise your loved one with something more than just a plain single item but still need it at a great price? These Asian gift sets are the perfect choice for giving multiple gifts in one!

    Have a jade enthusiast in the family or maybe you have a close friend who is never seen a single day without a piece of jade with her? Our Feng Shui jade jewelry come with an assortment of fashionable gifts like a Japanese style bento box jewelry cases and Chinese style jewelry cases! Of course, these stylish keepsake boxes don’t come empty as both of our gift sets come with a one of a kind jade charm and jade necklace.

    If you’re looking for something a little more practical but still unique for your family or friends, our Asian Lunch Tote Bag Sets come with everything you need for enjoying a nice lunch or picnic! Our Great Wave and cherry blossom lunch bag sets come fully equipped with two bowls with lids, travel chopsticks with travel spoon and fork, a stylish Asian fan, and a decorative reusable Asian cloth napkin. There is even an adorable Lunch Bag Gift Set for Children featuring panda training chopsticks, stylish bento box, a cute bamboo pencil with panda head sharpener, a jingling panda charm, and a Japanese lucky cat insulated bag.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9826 :11887 :11876 :8313 :10938 :11788 :10964)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-gift-sets-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-gift-sets-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-clearance-asian-giftware||ITEM|"Asian Giftware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-giftware||ITEM|"Asian Giftware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|" Sometimes it can be a chore to find the “perfect gift”. Not anymore! At Mrs. Lins Kitchen we have done the shopping for you by finding great gift ideas from all around Asia that are not only one-of-a-kind, but also available at super reduced prices. Men and women, young and old will appreciate the extra special touch of a gift that can’t be found in the local malls or shops.

    An example of the great diversity of our gifts is the Mini Brick Colored Bento Box. As a bento box, it is perfect for serving two levels of hidden treats, but it also can double as a keepsake box or jewelry box as well. The Chinese Motif Business Card Holders are a great gift idea for college graduates or to celebrate getting a new job! We have drastically reduced the prices of select pieces, now is the time to stock up on this versatile gift idea. Brighten up a desktop with our beautifully patterned Asian Inspired Cherry Blossom Mouse Pad and because the price is right- you can even throw in a Dragon and Peony Address Book or Chinese Character Planner to make your gift complete! Browse through our great selections at reduced prices and stock up on special gifts for any occasion. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-JEWELRY-BOXES-KEEPSAKE-CHESTS :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-PAPER-WALLETS :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-CHINESE-MOTIF-BUSINESS-CARD-HOLDERS :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-JEWELRY :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-KOKESHI-DOLLS :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-GREETING-CARDS :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-RED-ENVELOPES)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-giftware-398.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-giftware-409.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-giftware||ITEM|"Asian Giftware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Looking for unique and novel gifts? We have the answer here at Mrs Lin’s kitchen. Shop our latest arrival Asian giftware and see what interesting secret of Asia we have unearthed this time for you to share with friends and loved ones.

    From beautiful and exotic handcrafted jewelry boxes to traditional handmade kokeshi and Asian dolls, you can find something that will make great gifts for your special someone. Each of our Asian gift items is carefully selected for their unique design and fine craftsmanship.

    All of our new arrival Asian giftware and based on traditional Asian handcrafts. Whether you are looking for a fun and novel little gift or a heartfelt present, our giftware gives you a wide selection.

    Imported from Japan, China and other Asian countries, all of our new arrival giftware are authentic craftwork crafted by Asian artisans that will impress and delight your friends.

    We also have a wide greeting card selection of delicate greeting cards from Japan. Beautiful designed, they are the perfect way to send someone your well wishes. At Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we want to help you let someone you care about know how much they mean to you. Whether it is a fun and whimsical novelty item to bring a smile to their faces or one of a kind exquisite handmade gift item, our Asian giftware selection is sure to delight. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-KOKESHI-DOLLS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-GREETING-CARDS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-ASIAN-DOLLS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-RED-ENVELOPES :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-HAND-HELD-FANS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GIFTWARE-ASIAN-GIFT-SET)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-giftware-403.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-giftware-410.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| clearance-asian-giftware||ITEM|"Asian Giftware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:4105 :|7258| :5745 :5418 :5417 :5416 :5415 :5414 :5411 :5410 :5990 :5981 :5974 :5765 :5640 :5630)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-giftware-446.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-giftware-448.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-grocery||ITEM|"Asian Grocery"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-GROCERY-CHINESE-AND-JAPANES-TEA)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-grocery||ITEM|"Asian Grocery"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"For a little extra “wow” to your dishes, we’ve found the secret ingredients of Asian cuisine and now offer them to you at great sale prices! From Welpak Brand Panko Breadcrumbs, to Marukan Rice Vinegar or Kikkoman Soy Sauce, we have gathered the essentials for you. End your lovely dining experience with some premium teas now on sale, such as the Genmaicha-and-Matcha Blend.

    If you would like to learn more about the healthful properties of tea, the Healthy Teas book is now on sale. Take a peek inside our grocery store to pick up key items now on sale. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-grocery-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-grocery-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asianhomedecor||INFO1COLUMN|"Asian Home Decor"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 Big selection of Asian home decor

    Adorning your rooms with Asian home furnishings was never easier with a little help from MrsLinsKitchen.com. Our vast selection includes vases, clocks, pillow cases, wall hangings, Geisha dolls, glassware and other items that accent your home with beauty and style. Even if you don't have an Asian-themed room in the house, many of our pieces fit well with any decor, whether it's modern, traditional or eclectic. For the connoisseur who is looking for something unusual, our Eglomise ornaments are an ideal choice. These pieces are hand-painted from the inside using a tiny hook tipped brush inserted through a small hole. These works of art come in a variety of traditional themes, such as animals and flowers. The Good Fortune and Double Happiness ornament, for example, features gold embossed characters symbolizing good fortune and double happiness. With a rich red background, this ornament is a perfect gift for Chinese New Year, Christmas or any other special occasion.



    Whimsical Maneki Neko charms

    Asian home decor often includes good luck charms. In Japan, good luck charms are plentiful and the belief in their power stems from ancient times. The legend of Maneki Neko charms, or "lucky cat," originates with a famous woman in Yoshiwara, Japan named Usogumo. Usogumo had a cat who was trying to warn her about a snake on the ceiling by pulling at her dress. Thinking the pet was bothering his mistress, a servant slayed the cat, sending the severed head into the air where it killed the snake. Because she was grieving for her lost friend, an artist carved the feline's likeness out of imported aloes wood. The story and the cat became famous, and so Maneki Neko charms grew in popularity. Also made of bronze, porcelain and clay, these lucky cats most often are poised with the left paw next to their ear. Placed in a window in stores and restaurants, they are believed to bring luck and prosperity.

    Let MrsLinsKitchen.com bring you a little luck with Maneki Neko charms and the beauty of Asian home decor.

     

     

    		  

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    Asian tableware is not only lovely when bare, it makes everything you place upon it extra special and delicious looking. Whether you are a gourmet chef or an expert at ready made; whatever you choose to serve upon the lovely plates we have selected for you at Mrs Lins Kitchen will be artfully displayed on the best of what Asian tableware has to offer.

    We have done the leg work for you; make your selections for the season or moods you wish to convey and make your oriental tableware statement today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10680-1 :9719-1 :12281 :10948-1 :12255-1 :12219-1 :10936-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-374.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-385.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--asian-inspired||ITEM|"Asian Inspired"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10975 :11818 :12236 :12235 :12234 :11881)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-364.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-383.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tea-set-asian-inspired||ITEM|"Asian Inspired"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-349.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-379.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--asian-inspired||ITEM|"Asian Inspired"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11363 :11361 :11821 :11818 :11881 :11679 :11987 :11983 :11980 :8934-1 :8931-1 :12236 :12235 :12234 :12101 :12036-1 :11824-1 :11592-1 :11591-1 :11590-1 :11144-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-344.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-377.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--asian-inspired||ITEM|"Asian Inspired"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"For salad, soup, rice, or dessert, our medium-sized, single bowls are just right. Select a bowl with classic Asian artistry visible through a fashionably wide rim, or choose a contemporary design with simple, bold color. No matter what look you prefer, the bowl you select will make setting the table easy and add a graceful touch to the entire meal."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12431-1 :12452 :12430-1 :12429-1 :12428-1 :12417 :12399-1 :12411-1 :12325-1 :12326-1 :11824-1 :11980 :11679 :11592-1 :11591-1 :11590-1 :8933 :8931-1 :12036-1 :8934-1 :11144-1 :12154)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-354.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-381.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates--single--asian-inspired||ITEM|"Asian Inspired"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11847 :9719-1 :12281 :10948-1 :10680-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-359.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-382.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-asian-inspired--chinese-chopsticks---japanese-chopstic||ITEM|"Asian Inspired (Chinese Chopsticks / Japanese Chopsticks)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11493 :11443 :11437 :11434 :11418 :11417 :11416 :11801 :11798 :11797 :11062)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-chinese-chopsticks-japanese-chopsticks-182.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-chinese-chopsticks-japanese-chopsticks-189.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-asian-inspired--chinese-chopsticks---japanese-chopsticks-||ITEM|"Asian Inspired (Chinese Chopsticks / Japanese Chopsticks)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8263 :8044 :10395 :10394 :11417)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-chinese-chopsticks-japanese-chopsticks-187.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-chinese-chopsticks-japanese-chopsticks-190.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-asian-inspired--chinese-chopsticks---japanese-chopsticks-||ITEM|"Asian Inspired (Chinese Chopsticks / Japanese Chopsticks)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    What evokes Asia? The striking vision of cherry blossoms against sky? The magical implications of the Chinese zodiac? The elegant pattern of karakusa? All of this and more can be found in Mrs. Lin's Kitchen's beautiful collection of Asian Inspired Chopsticks.

    Nature is another important theme when it comes to Asian wares, and our Great Wave Black and White Chopsticks evoke the powers of the sea with Katsushika Hokusai's popular engraving. Or, for under $5, bring Mt. Fuji to your table with our Mt. Fuji Chopsticks.

    For wooden chopsticks, metal chopsticks made from wood and painted to look shiny and metallic, bamboo chopsticks and more, browse our expansive Asian Inspired collection today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11997 :11996 :11798 :8263 :10395 :10394 :11417 :11493 :8403 :8198)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-chinese-chopsticks-japanese-chopsticks-177.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-chinese-chopsticks-japanese-chopsticks-188.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-asian-inspired-coasters||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Coasters"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1193)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-coasters-135.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-coasters-139.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-inspired-coasters||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Coasters"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Coasters are essential to keep around the house - and they also make the perfect gift. Start here to choose from nature-themed wooden coasters, go with the simplicity of the bamboo coaster, or browse our other must-have coasters.

    Have you ever considering using bamboo coaster as wedding favor? Or mixing and matching coaster types for an eclectic look? There's no limit to the creativity - and practicality - of having several sets of wooden coasters and asian inspired coasters to choose from.

    If it's time to update your coaster set, take a good look at your tableware. Wooden coasters match perfectly with just about anything. They will bring out the best in a Japanese Sushi Set, look classy beneath your Yixing Teaware, and coordinate just right with just about any tableware collection. Not to mention the fact that wooden coasters for drinks protect from discoloration and moisture rings that can ultimately harm your table.

    Before you let that happen, shop here to update your coaster collection and while you're at it, let our affordable prices motivate you to purchase an extra set - you're table can always use it! We've even got Japan wooden coasters - a bit hit with customers. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2315)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-coasters-130.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-coasters-137.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-asian-inspired-coasters||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Coasters"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-coasters-125.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-coasters-136.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-asian-nesting-bowls-and-sets-asian-inspired-japanese-bowls||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Japanese Bowls"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9670 :11144 :10941 :10578 :12034 :12211)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-japanese-bowls-143.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-japanese-bowls-152.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-asian-nesting-bowls-and-sets-asian-inspired-japanese-bowls||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Japanese Bowls"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Hand out individual servings of rice to every person at the table. Serve steaming hot soup in matching bowls that live up to your carefully planned meals. Now you can do it all with our available sets, featuring bowls in a wide variety of styles and price ranges. Our bowls come in multicolored or single-color sets with smooth or undulating rims. Find deep-set bowls or bowls that angle in. From simple to lavish, our collection will satisfy hard-to-please buyers."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12318 :12315 :12309 :12325 :12326 :12034 :10941 :10578 :9670 :11144 :12296 :12358 :12350 :12397 :12396 :12392 :12399 :12440 :12435-1 :12435 :12434-1 :12434 :12431 :12430 :12429 :12428 :12420)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-japanese-bowls-138.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-japanese-bowls-151.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-asian-nesting-bowls-and-sets-asian-inspired-japanese-bowls||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Japanese Bowls"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11144 :11983 :11980 :12211 :12192 :10936-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-japanese-bowls-148.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-japanese-bowls-153.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-sake-sets-asian-inspired-sake-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1159 :S1218 :S1655)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sake-sets-189.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sake-sets-195.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sake-sets-asian-inspired-sake-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Sake lovers who wish to bring the delightful Japanese experience of sake enjoyment closer to home will fall in love with our vast collection of Asian inspired sakeware that captures the essence of ancient Japanese culture in an assortment of kimono patterns, geisha dolls, symbolic koi fish and fierce sumo wrestlers which are depicted on our selections of porcelain or pottery sake dispenser vessels and matching sake cups.

    It is easy for you to enjoy a party for one or many when you purchase any of the versatile sets that we offer in this collection. These include many of the common and popular symbols of Japanese design that we carry, including: the Koi Pond Sake Set, Sumo Wrestlers Sake Set, Karakusa Sake Set and Utamaro Style Sake Set.

    Our Asian inspired collection has something for everyone's taste and will look lovely gracing a dining table or displayed for a touch of Asian décor.

    Most of the sets are packaged in a gift box for easy giving and storage. These sake sets are perfect for a house warming gift, birthday gift, anniversary or special occasions. Friends and family will delight in these unique and thoughtful gift sets and will be sure to treasure them for years to come. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1655 :S1152 :S1000 :S1218 :S1234 :S1053 :S1204 :S1154 :S1238 :S1237 :S1236 :S1235 :S1079)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sake-sets-179.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sake-sets-193.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-sake-sets-asian-inspired-sake-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1218 :S1152)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sake-sets-184.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sake-sets-194.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-asian-inspired-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11887 :11876)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sushi-sets-126.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sushi-sets-138.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-asian-inspired-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Don't let the title fool you; Asian Inspired Sushi Sets are perfect for enjoying your favorite sushi or rolls- but they are not limited for serving only sushi!

    The expertly crafted and beautifully matched sets that we have found for you at Mrs Lin's Kitchen will work just perfectly as Asian tableware for intimate dinners or servings of appetizers as well. Delicious assortments of dim sum, skewers of chicken or beef, healthful portions of stir fry or delicate servings of salads or desserts can all be attractively displayed and enjoyed when dining solo or with guests.

    The Ink Brush Appetizer Set we carry is a beautiful example of the artistic simplicity in unique Japanese dinnerware that is perfectly color coordinated with matching chopsticks. Dragonfly Cranes in Flight and White Wave Series Dinner for Two is made in the traditional navy blue and white colors that are often seen in both Japanese table ware and Chinese dinnerware. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11876 :8313 :10938 :12382)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sushi-sets-136.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sushi-sets-140.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-asian-inspired-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8313 :11887 :11876 :10938)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sushi-sets-131.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-inspired-sushi-sets-139.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-asian-inspired-tea-sets||ITEM|"Asian Inspired Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    As an integral part of daily life in Asia, the tradition of taking time for tea is a perfect way to share conversation and companionship with friends and loved ones. At MrsLinsKitchen we have searched far and wide for unique and beautiful tea sets that encourage this lovely practice and are delightful to look at as well.

    We carry many authentic Japanese Tea Sets, Chinese Tea Sets from which to choose according to your personal taste. The Abstract Crane Tea Set or the Ink Brush Tea Set is easily matched to any existing theme while the Mystic Dragon Tea Set for Two is quite distinctive by itself.

    As you browse our vast collection of artistic Asian tea sets, you might consider purchasing the very unique Gaiwan Travel Tea Set. This great all in one kit allows you to bring the tea party with you as you travel or visit with friends and family. Another great innovation is a ceramic glaze called CTS Liven China which covers some of our ceramic tea sets such as the Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set. Within a minute after any liquid touches the special glazed surface -all mineral and chemical tastes are removed for your special enjoyment of your perfect cup of tea.

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    Elegant Asian lamps

    Soft lighting brings a peaceful ambiance to any room and makes a dinner party feel intimate and cozy. Entertain your guests in style with Asian lamps from MrsLinsKitchen.com. All in traditional shapes, the simple design of these lamps coordinate well no matter what your taste in furnishings. Our pagoda lamp, for instance, resembles the architecture of temples and royal homes. Made of smooth, dark wood, this work of art features a roof with four tiers, and the glass windows with white screens filter light to create a warm glow. If you prefer the look of natural wood, our rectangular bamboo lamp is a gorgeous choice. This light has four panels covered by bamboo matchstick shades, and a dot pattern on the top allows heat to escape. Place Asian lamps on night stands, dining room tables, end tables or anywhere you want a soft light. We are proud to offer a wide selection of the finest Asian inspired home decor items at MrsLinsKitchen.com.

    Beautiful Asian home furnishings

    The interior of your home should be a retreat where you and your guests can escape from daily stress. Make your visitors feel welcome and relaxed with the simple shapes and designs of Asian home furnishings from MrsLinsKitchen.com! Set the table with one of our delicate cherry blossom dish sets, light a stick of jasmine incense and serve some delicious sushi on a black lacquer tray. Then enjoy tea from one of our intricately patterned tea sets and make your party unforgettable!

    Let MrsLinsKitchen.com make decorating and entertaining easy with stylish Asian home furnishings at fantastic prices!

     

     

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    Asian Nesting Bowls

    Serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts in these versatile and attractive Asian bowls.

    Nesting bowls are an incredibly versatile and important part of any Chinese and Japanese tableware set. All of our nesting bowl sets are aesthetically pleasing whether the bowls all share the same design or all have different patterns.

    Japanese bowls at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen come in a wide variety of styles, colors, sizes, and price ranges. You'll find what you need here.

    Our variety of Japanese bowl sets is so large that you can find bowls of any type here. Choose from multi-colored Japanese rice bowls or solid-colored ones; pick between smooth rimmed ceramic noodle bowls or ones with undulating rims; browse through our deep-set Japanese ramen bowls or find some shallow Japanese serving bowls. The choices are endless!

    Whether you’re looking for a set of Japanese rice bowls or a set of bowls from a specific tableware collection, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen will make sure to help you find that perfect bowl set to welcome onto your dining table.

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    Asian Platters

    Forget about plain serving platters and take a look at these vibrant and unique Asian-inspired works of art!

    Colorful circular and rectangular serving platters make for the perfect way to add a touch of creativity to your coffee or dining table. Many of our appetizer platters and large Asian platters feature wonderful Asian-inspired designs such as the Japanese temari, the beautiful cherry blossom, and some enchanting koi fish.

    Many of these dishes have coordinating plates that will complete your table's newest look such as the Green Cherry Blossom Serving Platter which corresponds to the Green Cherry Blossom Collection. If you are looking at a more economical and unique approach, mix a platter in with your own dishes for an instant update.

    These large platters are big enough to serve main courses, appetizers and salads on while also providing vibrant colors to accompany your dining experience. You can bet that these dishes will be a conversation topic amongst your guests! Embellish your table with any of these pieces to invite the beauty of Asia to every meal! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11137)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-platters-183.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-platters-189.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-asian-poem-tea-sets||ITEM|"Asian Poem Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-poem-tea-sets-135.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-poem-tea-sets-145.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-asian-poem-tea-sets||ITEM|"Asian Poem Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-poem-tea-sets-130.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-poem-tea-sets-143.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-asian-poem-tea-sets||ITEM|"Asian Poem Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Not just your ordinary Japanese Character Tea Set, the delightful Asian Poem tea sets that MrsLinsKitchen has found for you are both elegant and thought provoking in their poetic prose.

    Often quoted in Japanese culture because of their popularity, these poems are replicated on both the teapot and surface of the matching cups. One popular poet that is often quoted is ""Sugiwara No Michizane"" from which is taken ""If the east wind blows, it is almost time for the plum blossoms to emit their fragrance. Then you will know that spring has come"". And it goes on to say ""you won't forget the change of the seasons, even without your partner"".

    As a perfect gift for newlyweds or to celebrate anniversaries, you can select a unique tea set from our special Wedding Poem Tea Sets. Our Japanese Wedding Poem White Tea Set or Japanese Kyusu Tea Set for Two feature a popular poem called Takasago that is often read at Japanese weddings.

    Available in smaller sets for two or larger sets with four teacups, all sets are perfectly gift boxed for easy gift giving and storage. Available in a variety of finishes including porcelain, glazed ceramic, black alloy and metallic surfaces you will find yourself wanting to display these attractive pieces when they are not in use.

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    Asian Saucers (Sets)

    You can never have too many of these unique and exquisite sauce bowl sets in your home!

    Perfect for holding any sauces or condiments of your choosing, these Japanese soy sauce dishes will perfectly accompany the rest of your table settings and will be readily available for you to dip your food in. You might even consider using these soy sauce bowls to serve tiny appetizers or desserts!

    Specially selected from Japan and China, these soy sauce dipping bowls are staples in the Asian home and have become a welcome addition to the Western table as well.

    We have a variety of sauce bowl set styles for you to choose from so that you can have the freedom to find the perfect set to match your tastes. If you want a touch of authenticity and flair on your table, check out the vibrant red Chinese Calligraphy Sauce Dish Set. Or if you are a sauce-lover and need a dipping bowl that can hold a lot of sauce, our Blue and White Modern Spiral Sauce Bowl Set will be perfect for you!

    Whether you need a set of deep Asian dipping sauce bowls or you’d prefer a set of Shallow Soy Sauce Dishes, our wide collection of sushi dipping bowls will let you find exactly what you need. From continuous sets to multi-patterned ones, you can give everyone at the table a ceramic soy sauce dish that they can enjoy!

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    An affordable and truly unique piece of Asian inspired tableware can be yours when you browse through our vast collection of wonderfully designed and conveniently functional soy sauce dishes!

    These practical and beautiful Japanese sauce dishes are perfect for presenting dipping sauces and condiments, but can also be used to serve nuts and candy on special occasions. If you want to create a toppings bar in your own home, feel free to pick a few of your favorite soy sauce bowls to hold all kinds of small toppings.

    With our huge variety of styles, you are bound to find at least one soy sauce dish that you love! If you like the meaningful symbolism or a minimalistic look, try out our White Cherry Blossom Sauce Dish or one of our many Cherry Blossom Saucers. Or perhaps you’re style matches the contemporary Modernist Moonlit Night Soy Sauce Bowl or the sleek Black Alloy Square Japanese Sauce Dish. And who can forget the nature-lovers out there who will love the natural Moss Green Ceramic Soy Sauce Dish and the intricately crafted Turquoise Sky and Earth Soy Sauce Bowl.

    Don’t limit yourself to only using your Japanese soy sauce dish on the table! These functional dishes can be used as soap holders for your bathroom, trays for your keys, dishes to hold small office supplies, and even candle holders for you to display around your home!

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    The Asian continent bound on the east by the Pacific Ocean, in the south by the Indian Ocean and in the north by the Arctic Ocean, is rich and bountiful in sea produce. When talking about Asian seafood, one is reaching into a wide culinary chapter. In line with a topic suggestion by one of our valued customers, this month our newsletter will look into Asian seafood, the wide and delicious variety of seafood dishes that the Asian continent offers.


    Japanese Seafood

    Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Okhotsk, and the East China Sea, Japan is a country rich with natural resources from the sea and the people of Japan showcase a deep love and appreciation for seafood. the cuisine, and the focus is on freshness and delicateness of taste. Typically, Japanese seafood consists of fish, shellfish, octopus, squid, crab, lobster, shrimp, seaweed, as well as fish and shrimp roes. More contentious seafood also consists of puffer fish, as well as whale meat.

    Because of the coastal topography of Japan, the many regions of Japan each developed unique ways of preparing seafood, most notably however, are: sashimi and yakizakana.


    Sashimi

    With the literally meaning of "pierced body" sashimi is one of the well known delicacies in Japan. Originating in the Muromachi period, (between 1337 to 1573 A.D), the origin for the name sashimi is believed to be derived from the way the fish was harvested. Fine grade fish fit for sashimi preparation are caught on individual hand lines and as soon as the fish is caught, its brain is pierced with a sharp spike and the meat is placed immediately inside slurry ice.

    Today, sashimi dishes usually comprise of fresh raw meat and fish are sliced very thinly and served uncooked and fresh. Traditionally, sashimi is believed to be one of the finest delicacies in Japan. Quality sashimi should be fresh yet subtle in taste. It is generally believed that sashimi should be enjoyed before other strong flavored dishes.

    Served with rice and miso soup, sashimi dishes are also typically served with the following garnishes: Daikon (white Asian radish, generally shredded) accompanied by a shiso, or perilla leaf (a herb in the family of mint with a light fragrant herbal touch) and are eaten with soy sauce and wasabi.

    Because sashimi pieces are meant to be subtle delicacies, drowning one's sashimi in soy sauce and wasabi is generally frowned upon. Soy sauce should only enhance the fresh flavors of the fresh sashimi and not rob it of its flavors.

    In the West, sashimi is sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably with sushi, but the two are different dishes. Sushi refers to dishes made with vinegared rice and can consist of sashimi as one of its ingredients. But sushi does not necessarily contain fresh raw slices of sashimi. Sashimi, on the other hand, refers to the fresh slices of fish uniquely prepared to be enjoyed uncooked. Be sure to differentiate between the two, or you may find that yourself ordering something other than what you had in mind.



    Yakizakana

    Yakizakana refers to grilled fish, which is a traditional dish in Japan, typically served with rice and miso soup. Many different kinds of fish are prepared this way in Japan. In contrast to the subtle taste of sashimi, yakizakana usually feature charcoal grills in their preparation and are commonly salted with sea salt.

    In yakizakana, the entire fish is grilled in its entirety, and the result of yakizakana is moist tender meat surrounding by tasty crispy fish skin. Mackerels are typically used, but salmon, horse mackerel, needlefish, as well as cod are also commonly used.

    Chopsticks are used to pick out the small bones from yakizakana. Sometimes, yakizakana are also enjoyed on bamboo sticks, typically at Matsuri—Japanese festivals, where stalls are set up and street food items can be purchased and enjoyed.



    Chinese Seafood

    With the East China Sea, the Yellow sea and the South China Sea in the East, China also boasts of its fair share of seafood specialty dishes. Because much of China remains inland other than its eastern coasts, seafood is seen as a luxury item in China and are not as common an ingredient in Chinese cuisine, as it is in Japanese cuisine.

    Reliant on freshness, Chinese seafood uses minimal flavoring, typically with only a few sauces to enhance the sweetness of seafood dishes, most commonly among flavorings are: garlic, ginger, and chili. Cantonese style of Chinese seafood, in particular, employs steaming as a method of cooking. It is believed that by steaming seafood, the sweetness and flavor of fresh seafood can be retained, as well as the succulence and moisture.

    Chinese Crustacean dishes One of the most famous and well loved of Chinese seafood dishes is the drunken prawns dish. There are several variations to the way this dish is prepared. Perhaps, the most well known method of preparation is to marinate prawns while they are still alive in strong Chinese liquor , the white liquor (bai jiu) or the red Hua Diao jiu, or Shao Xing jiu. It is believed that through this method, prawns will ingest some of the liquor so that the flavor of the alcohol would come from within the prawns. In some versions of this dish, prawns are eaten alive. But often, prawns are boiled after marination. In other versions of the drunken prawns dish, the prawns are first boiled before being marinated in liquor. The taste of drunken prawns is said to be delicate, fresh and sweet with a note of alcohol to bring out the sweetness of fresh shrimps.

    A more recent invention, the salted egg yolk crab dish employs traditional salted egg yolks, tapioca and deep fried crab to create a delicious dish that is crispy, buttery and gold brown on the exterior, yet juicy and tender on the interior. Other popular ways of preparing crab dishes include steaming with ginger, garlic and spring onion, as well as frying with black pepper. These crab dishes are often found in Chinese restaurants and are commonly enjoyed with a refreshing glass of beer.

    Southeast Asian Seafood Varieties

    Southeast Asia, made up of many sea bound tropical countries and small islands, also features several unique seafood dishes.

    Famous in Singapore and Malaysia, chili crab is a well-known and well-loved seafood dish that some have even claimed as the "national dish" of Singapore. Using ginger, turmeric, eggs, chili oil, tomato and galangal (an Asian plant in the ginger family), chili crab is a spicy and flavorful version of Asian seafood perfect for those with a love for spicy dishes. Another well-known and unique seafood dish from Singapore is fish head curry, which is just as its name suggests, a seafood dish, featuring fish head as an ingredient. This dish is commonly enjoyed with rice. Like the chili crab dish, curry fish head is a spicy dish, and depending on the chef, it can, in some cases, exceed the chili crab in its spiciness. So if you have the ability to stomach spiciness and want to take a walk on the wild side for your next seafood crave, these two dishes are great new seafood ideas that can be found in Southeast Asian restaurants, or you can even find the recipes online to prepare these two dishes in your very own kitchen.



    Travel the World in your own Kitchen

    Whilst it is true that in order to enjoy the best of Asian seafood in their best authentic taste, you will have to visit each of the above countries for a genuine taste of their seafood dishes, however, with the power of internet available now at your fingertips, it is possible to try all these unique and delicious Asian seafood dishes in the comfort of your own home. Often recipes for creating Asian seafood dishes can be easily accessed online. The trick is simply to equip your kitchen with the necessary Asian kitchen tools and ingredients.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have a wide array of Asian kitchen ware that may be the answer to whipping up your very own version of tasty Asian seafood, be it sashimi, yarizakana, drunken prawn, black pepper crab, chili crab, or fish head curry that you love. Be a world traveler while never leaving your dining table. You can take your loved ones and guests on an exotic food journey the next time you hold a dinner party.

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    Asian Spoons

    Why use a plain spoon for an authentic Asian meal? We offer everything from porcelain Asian soup spoons to wooden spoons that will take your meal to the next level of authenticity.

    What makes a Chinese spoon or Japanese soup spoon so much better for eating Pho, miso and other popular Asian soups? For the most part, it's the bowl of the spoon that makes a difference. Deeper than a standard spoon and oval in shape, ceramic asian soup spoons make it easier to scoop the broth and other yummy ingredients all at once allowing for a mouthful of great taste in every bite.

    For an authentic taste of Asia at home, create a matching spoon and bowl set by pairing an asian soup spoon with a matching soup bowl! For example, our Cherry Blossom Ceramic Soup Spoon goes great with the Cherry Blossom Bowl of the same set. Pairing any Japanese spoon with the tableware you already have will be easy with our wide assortment of colors and styles!

    Great as party favors, ceramic or stainless steel asian soup spoons are small in size but can add a burst of color or sophisticated style to any table. Since most Japanese soup spoons and Chinese soup spoons are shorter than American soup spoons, levers on the handle make it easy to keep the spoon from getting lost in your soup, while a spoon rest will prevent messy marks on the table or stove.

    Feel free to take a look at the variety of different Asian spoon options Mrs. Lin's Kitchen provides that are both functional and beautiful.

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    If you're looking for authentic, well-made Asian style dinnerware and accessories from Asia, MrsLinsKitchen.com is your best source! We feature the most beautiful designs available separately or in sets. One of our best-selling tableware designs is the Cherry Blossom, which comes in several colors such as black, pink, blue and green. Asian dinnerware sets come in a variety of prices, too, and make excellent gifts. One of our less expensive Asian style dinnerware sets, the charming Pink Plum Blossom, features white and pink plum blossoms on a soft pink background of porcelain. This set includes a serving plate, sauce dish and a pair of twisted top chopsticks. If you have a little more to spend, the Natural Leaves Tableware Set for Two II is ideal. In the shape of an elongated leaf, this ceramic set includes two plates, two sauce bowls and two pairs of Japanese chopsticks. A fossilized leaf pattern with crackle glazes in green and yellow in the center of the plate and bowls contrasts nicely with the brown and yellow specks on the edges.

    Authentic Japanese tableware

    Dressing your table with style was never easier with MrsLinsKitchen.com at your service! Whether you're looking for a condiment set, lacquerware, sushi accessories or a complete set of dishes, you'll find it here. All of our products come directly from Asia and feature traditional Asian style dinnerware patterns such as karakusa flowers and bamboos. Many of our dishes feature porcelain with a dramatic crackle glaze, or if you prefer, an understated matte finish. Drape one of our gorgeous table runners beneath a vase full of peonies, add a set of traditional Japanese tableware, and you're ready to entertain and impress your guests! 

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    Before words, humans relied on symbols to express their thoughts and emotions. As the world evolved, symbols became iconic representations. It was a way to convey a message without words, and could be interpreted in a broader sense than with words alone. Most symbols today have long histories dating back to its cultural origins, many of them derived from superstition, legend or beliefs. Other symbols have become universal, a necessity resulting from the world’s existing six thousand languages.

    Our customers may have noticed reoccurring designs or motifs while browsing through our website. Perhaps it’s the adorable Maneki Neko dolls, or spiritual Daruma symbol on a pair of chopsticks, or even the depiction of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals on a hanging Noren. From its descriptions, you may have learned why each symbol is of significant importance to the Asian culture, but what about the more subtle designs that seem decoratively random? Are they merely background embellishments?

    In Asian symbolism, everything is of significance, whether it’s the dragonfly found on the Black Dragonfly Lacquerware Tray or the peony design on the Violet Peony eglomise Ornament. Even the bamboo, one of China’s most important natural products, has several symbolical meanings, since each part of the bamboo represent several things. Young bamboo shoots denote youth, while its drooping leaves is believed to be equivalent to an empty heart. To the Chinese, an empty heart signifies modesty, and thus, a bamboo’s drooping leaves represents virtue. Its gaunt stalk is not unlike that of an old person and is regarded as a symbol for old age.  Other trees, such as the pine, often appear in Chinese art as homage to its real life resilience. Because of its natural ability to withstand the cold and not lose its needles, it symbolizes longevity and determination. Pine trees and cedar trees are considered ranked higher than other trees and are regarded as the epitome of self-discipline.

    In many cultures, the use of flowers as expressions of human sentiment is quite common, as is the use of flowers as religious and national symbols. For the Chinese, flowers are a symbol of beauty. The popular chrysanthemum is considered a noble plant symbolizing long life and duration, while plum blossoms embody beauty, long life and courage. However, it is the revered peony, particularly the red peony, that is known as the Queen of Flowers, symbolizing wealth, distinction, and youth. For the Japanese, though, it is the highly regarded cherry blossom which symbolizes beauty, fleeting as it may be. Their other highly prized flower, the morning glory or asagao, is associated with the rising sun. Both cultures are unified when it comes to the lotus as a sacred flower representing purity and enlightenment.

    In the land of mythical creatures, nothing can compare to the majestic dragon. Celebrated as one of the more familiar and complex of Asian symbols, it is not uncommon to find the dragon paired with other creatures, particularly the phoenix. In Chinese mythology, it is believed the dragon represents the Emperor and the phoenix represents the Empress. The dragon symbolizes power, protection and vigilance, while the phoenix embodies virtue, grace, power and prosperity. When presented together at a traditional Chinese wedding reception, these two symbols represent man and wife and wedded bliss. In Japanese mythology, the phoenix is said to appear only during peaceful and prosperous times, and in modern times, has been adopted by the royal family as a symbolic representation of the sun, justice, obedience and fidelity.

    Another familiar symbol is the Yin Yang. This Far East representation shows how opposites complement one another. The Yin is female, dark, earth, moon, passiveness and receptive, while the Yang is male, light, heaven, sun, aggressive and vigor. While their color and position may differ, you may notice that both sides are balanced. The balance is disturbed when a person experiences excess in parts of his life and deficiencies in others.

    Avian members such as the crane and peacock have a particular symbolic significance, as well. The crane, often depicted as soaring, symbolizes longevity and wisdom, while the magnificent peacock embodies dignity and beauty. As is the case with trees, there is a particular significance attached to certain birds, such as the quail and rooster.  The quail symbolizes courage, while the rooster, one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, represents reliability. Butterflies are sometimes shown fluttering among soaring birds, and it is their lovely images that symbolize joy, long life, and immaculate beauty. If you find butterflies among plum blossoms, it is a symbol of beauty and long life. If you find them wavering among cats, it represents the wish to live to be 70 or 80 years old.

    Combining symbols does not alter a symbol’s significance, although its overall meaning may vary slightly. Such is the case with the water buffalo or ox, a beast of burden that helps harvest farmers’ crops. Alone, its physical power represents strength and dedication, but when combined with a child, it shows how obedient this strong creature can be. A favorite motif in Asian artwork and other products, such as our A Child and His Water Buffalo Yixing teapot, is of a small boy riding on a water buffalo. Another combination is that of a cat and fish, particularly a carp, much like our Maneki Neko with Lucky Catch. The cat is regarded by the Chinese and Japanese as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, while fish symbolize wealth and harmony. The carp is also a symbolic portrayal of perseverance and bravery.

    The use of color can is in itself a demonstration of symbolism. Red has always been a lucky color in the Asian culture, believed to symbolize happiness, marriage or prosperity. Purple has long been associated with wealth and for those seeking health, peace and harmony, green is a good color to surround oneself with. When mourning, Asians wear white, and when they want to guard themselves against evil, they rely on the color yellow.

    It has been said that in order to gain insight into a culture, it helps to explore the aspects of that culture. Many might consider symbols as just another form of communication in this ever growing multi-lingual world of ours, but by delving deeper, you’ll find that symbols are more than mere artistic representations. The next time you browse Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, you may begin to notice details you might have overlooked in the past. These details are your link to our culture’s history and beliefs, and we’re more than happy to be able to share them with you.     		 

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    Whatever the occasion and whatever your sense of style, you will find something in our latest arrivals. Whether your style speaks elegance, sophistication, contemporary edginess, or festive fun, we have something that will fit your aesthetics. Just as there are a wide variety of tea in the world, all of them rich and exotic and flavorful, we believe that tea drinkers are as varied, that is why we aim to bring you tea ware of the finest quality that will enhance your tea drinking experience just the way you like it. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TEAWARE-ASIAN-TEA-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TEAWARE-ASIAN-TEA-CUPS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TEA-CANISTERS :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TETSUBIN-TEAPOT)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-467.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-479.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| clearance-asian-teaware||ITEM|"Asian Teaware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Tea Canisters, Mugs, Tetsubin Teapots and Tea Sets

    Tea lovers rejoice! Our Asian Teaware clearance section is full of tea sets, teacups, and teapots that are perfect for all your needs! The traditionally designed teaware pieces that you can find here are both affordable and functional. Whether you’re looking for a simple set of teacups or a beautiful tea canister, our teaware clearance section is full of inexpensive and high quality items to match your needs. Don’t miss amazing deals on our teapots, like the Ornate Gold and Floral Chinese Tetsubin Square Teapot, which is not only a perfect choice for brewing hot tea, but will also last you for years and years to come. Pair any of the wonderful teapots you find with a tea mug or a set of teacups so that you can enjoy freshly brewed tea in style! Tea sets come complete with a teapot and few teacups, like the Polka Dots Porcelain Tea Set for Two, making you prepared for great conversations over a cup of warm, delicious tea. Find some of the best deals on quality teaware and prepare yourself for many satisfying cups of tea to come! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2296 :T2155 :T1647C :T2157 :T2331 :C406 :C403 :T2150 :T1631 :8FT874 :T1485 :T2375)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-518.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-524.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-clearance-asian-teaware||ITEM|"Asian Teaware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Do you love serving tea when you have guests over? Why not surprise them with a beautiful Tea Set that is sure to be a great conversation piece. From traditional designs to more contemporary ones, we have a wide selection for any group of friends you are inviting over. At these great prices, you will also find Teacups or Mugs, which is also great for your dining table or to enjoy your coffee with at work! These cups are perfect for any drink, whether hot or cold."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1808 :8WT911 :T1862 :T1328 :T1823 :TKNOT :T2315C :T2312C :T1645C :10979)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-462.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-478.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-clearance-asian-teaware||ITEM|"Asian Teaware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:TKNOT :T2315C :T2312C)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware||ITEM|"Asian Teaware"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The healthful properties of tea are being recognized everyday and we are fast becoming a nation of tea lovers. Mrs. Lins Kitchen offers many choices to enhance the tea drinking experience that range from beautiful ceramic and pottery Asian Tea Sets to the authentic Tetsubin Teapots that are made from specially forged iron and are considered to be the ultimate vessel in which to brew a delicious pot of tea.

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has also included perfect tea accessories in the special sale items. The Asian Inspired Coasters are a “must have” in presenting a perfect cup of tea as they are especially fitted to receive the Asian sized tea cups. The wide variety of Tea Canisters we have included in this sale makes it easy to choose a moisture proof canister that is too pretty to keep hidden away. For a perfect pot of tea, pick up a Yixing clay tea scoop, on sale now. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TEA-CANISTERS :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-ASIAN-TEA-SETS :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-ASIAN-TEA-CUPS :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TEAPOTS :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TETSUBIN-TEAPOT :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-ASIAN-INSPIRED-COASTERS :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TEAPOT-WARMER-AND-TRIVET :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE-TEA-SCOOP-AND-WHISKS)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-452.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-teaware-475.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-asian-trays||ITEM|"Asian Trays"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-trays-82.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/asian-trays-83.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| nljun07||INFO1COLUMN|"Asian Vegetables - June 2007 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 Eat your vegetables, they're good for you. It's a mantra we've all heard since childhood and one that holds true more than ever today. Decades of medical research confirm what many Asian countries have believed for years: a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is the healthy way to fight off diseases and maintain a healthy weight. A traditional Asian diet emphasizes rice and vegetables, with small amounts of meat.

    While vegetables are jammed packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, there are many reasons why kids and adults don't eat the recommended daily amount. Taste is likely the number one reason, followed closely by lack of variety. For those who want to go beyond the standard broccoli, lettuce and potatoes, navigating the world of unfamiliar vegetables with unusual names can be daunting. However, once you embark into the world of Asian vegetables and become acquainted with the different types of available, you'll soon notice that a lot of these vegetables are merely Far East cousins to their Western counterparts. 

    Most people will recognize the bok choy as one of the more well known Asian vegetable. Although it has a variety of names (pak choy, Chinese white cabbage, Chinese chard), it can be easily recognized by its fleshy white stems and dark green, flat ribbed leaves. Bok choy is loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Calcium and is often used in Chinese soups and stir-fry. It can also be used in place of cabbage in a Filipino dish known as Pancit. In Thai recipes, bok choy is referred to by another name, pak kwahng toong. When buying bok choy, look for firm stalks without brown spots. They will keep for a week if wrapped in a paper towel and stored in crisper bin of your refrigerator. When you're ready to cook them, rinse well and drain, then cut into stems into manageable pieces. It will cook faster. Bok choy is done when the leaves are slightly wilted and the stalks are tender. It should be cooked first and then combined with other ingredients. 

    Other members of the bok choy family include choy sum or bok choy sum, and yu choy. Choy sum means heart in Cantonese, and is also known as Chinese flowering cabbage.
    Slimmer in appearance than bok choy, it has smooth green leaves, pale green stems and distinguishable clusters of tiny yellow flowers. Yu choy, also known as green choy sum, can be identified by its green stalks and tender leaves. Both are used in many Chinese stir fry dishes. To use, simply wash and cut into small pieces. Choy sum can go directly into stir-fry without blanching, while the yu choy can be prepared the same way as the bok choy.

    Not to be confused with the Chinese white cabbage, the most commonly used vegetable in Thai stir fried vegetable is the napa cabbage, which has a sweet mild taste. It is also known as Chinese cabbage and celery cabbage, and is identifiable by its long, pale green leaves with wide white stems. A fresh napa cabbage is firm and devoid of tiny black spots on its leaves, and can be prepared in a variety of ways. 

    While similar in taste to the Western broccoli, the Chinese broccoli, also known as gai lan or Chinese kale, does not have the familiar large flower heads. Instead, it has large dark green leaves with small white flowers, and is most commonly eaten trimmed of most of its leaves since its stems are juicier. Chinese broccoli should be washed and the ends cut. Trim to bite size pieces and blanch before combining with other ingredients. 

    Vegetables sharing names with their Western counterparts include Chinese celery and Chinese eggplant. The Chinese celery has long, thin, hollow crispy stems and is smaller and more delicate than American celery. It is used in Chinese and Vietnamese stir fry and soups. The Chinese eggplant is longer and more slender than the regular purple or black colored eggplants found in supermarkets. Its skins vary in color, ranging from light to dark purple, to brown or green. They can be cooked without peeling the skin and in a variety of ways, such as in stir fry (Chinese), Tempura or pickling (Japanese), stuffed or baked (Indian and Vietnamese).

    Members of the legume family include azuki beans, or red beans, used throughout Asia in soups, desserts, and cake paste. Azuki pods are edible, much like snow peas, which are peas in flat edible pods. Snow peas are excellent in salads. The pod of edamame, also known as edible soybean or mao dou, is not edible, however, but the beans inside the pods are delicious and often found in Japanese cooking. Another bean familiar in Chinese cooking is the beansprout, identifiable by its long white sprouts and yellow bean heads. Beansprouts are crispy and tender and readily found in most supermarkets, and are actually the tender sprouts of the mung bean, which are recognizable by its green skin and delicious in salads. Other members include the Yard Long Bean, also called the Chinese Long Bean because of its length range (14 to 30 inches), and can be cut and cook like common green beans or deep fry with ginger or in rolls of beef or pork.

    When we think of melon, it's probably the fruit variety that comes to mind. In Asian cooking, it is the vegetable kind that shows up in various dishes. The bitter melon, also referred to as bitter gourd or foo gua in Cantonese, is used mostly in Asian and Indian cooking. Its nutritional value includes vitamins A, C, B1, calcium, potassium and beta carotene. When choosing a melon, keep in mind that green bitter melons tend to have a bitter taste, while the yellow-orange ones are milder. To reduce bitterness, blanch in boiling water for 2 or 3 minutes before tossing in stir-fry. It can also be used in soups. Other melon family members include the fuzzy melon, also called hairy melon, mo gua in Cantonese, Chinese squash, or winter gourd, which is delicious in soups and distinguishable by its various shades of green skin and white flesh, and the winter melon, called dong gua in Cantonese or white gourd, is also use in soups or steam with meat.

    The vegetables we've mentioned are only a moderate compilation of what is actually available and consumed by Asian countries. Why not explore the exotic world of Asian vegetables at your pace? When you're ready to turn your discoveries into delicious fare, our Cookbooks section will show you how. You'll soon discover a whole new way to tantalize your palate and turn a healthy diet into a healthy lifestyle.

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        At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we want to make your shopping experience easy and efficient, as well as interesting and informative. Here are some questions that our customers ask most frequently:

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    Q: I noticed your address is in Pleasanton, California. Do you have a retail shop open to the public?
    A: Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has been serving the internet community since January, 1997. We are solely an online store based out of Pleasanton, California.

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    Q: Do you have a mail order catalog, and if so, could I get one sent to the following address?
    A: Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen only has an online catalog. Please be sure to visit our frequently updated section entitled “What’s New” to find our latest products.

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    Q: What is the meaning of your company logo?
    A: The company logo is an imprint of a Chinese chop or seal. It is the founder's Chinese name, Hsu Huey-Wen. Hsu is the last name and Huey-Wen is the first name. Unlike American names, the Chinese last name always comes first.

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    Q: Do you give price breaks to people who order large quantities of an item or items?
    A: Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen happily offers price breaks for those ordering more that $500 worth of merchandise. For a price quote, please e-mail us at support@mrslinskitchen.com with the list of items you are interested in, including quantity, due date for delivery, and your contact information.

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    Q: Does Mrs. Lin's Kitchen sell items at wholesale prices and quantities?
    A: Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is an online retailer and we do not sell wholesale.

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    Q: I do not live in the United States and was wondering if you ship items internationally. Also, what is the extra cost for this, and how long does it take? How can I find out how much it will cost to receive the item?
    A: Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen ships internationally. The cost of shipping and handling is based on the total weight of the items purchased and the destination of the shipment. Therefore, the price, as well as the shipping time, differs from country to country. Shipping and handling quotations will be given once your request is received. For a price quote, please e-mail us at support@mrslinskitchen.com with the item(s) you are interested in ordering, quantity, and the shipping address. You will receive a reply within three business days, along with different shipping choices that vary in both shipping time and price. Once we have received your selected method of shipment, we will proceed to process your order. It is our policy that all credit card transactions, both domestic and international, are verified for our protection and our customer’s. In order to verify international credit cards, we will credit an amount between US $.01 to $1 to your account. Please verify this amount with us within three business days. If no verification amount is provided, we will be unable to finish processing your order. This verification only applies to credit card transactions made by Visa and Mastercard. Once the amount is submitted and verified, your order will be processed and shipped. You may also pay with an official money order or cashiers check, sent to:

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen
    5627 Stoneridge Dr. #306
    Pleasanton, CA 94588

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    Q: Does Mrs. Lin's Kitchen customize merchandise? I am interested in ordering customized chopsticks and would like to know if there is a minimum order, the approximate price, and how long it will take to receive my order.
    A: Mrs. Lin's Kitchen customizes chopsticks and other various types of tableware. The minimum order for chopsticks is 1200 pairs, with a turn around time of three to four months. For further information and a price quote, please e-mail us at support@mrslinskitchen.com with the type of chopsticks you are interested in (color, style, and length), your price range, artwork desired (image, text, and color), and the due date for delivery. For customized tableware, please specify the type or types of tableware you are interested in ordering (chopstick rests, plates, bowls, cups, saucers, etc.), along with the information requested above.

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    Q: May I make a purchase at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen by mailing a personal check?
    A: We are only able to accept payments made by official money orders, cashiers checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All orders paid for with money orders or cashiers checks will be shipped once the check has cleared. If you wish to pay by check, please send a money order or cashiers check along with your order form to:

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen
    5627 Stoneridge Dr. #306
    Pleasanton, CA 94588

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    Q: What is a Chinese chop?
    A: Using the Chinese chop or seal is a Chinese tradition. For centuries, the Chinese have used their chop or seal as a signature, a sign of ownership, or a symbol of a promise or commitment. It is used just as often as Americans sign their names. Almost always, a signature is required in addition to the chop mark. The Chinese chop is used in many different situations, such as withdrawing money from the bank, signing any type of contract, guaranteeing the authenticity of artwork by the artist...etc. Traditionally, the Chinese chop is carved by hand; however, machine-carved chops have become quite popular because they are cheaper to produce. Hand-made or machine made, though, no two chops are alike. Chops can be made from many different materials. (Wood is the most common because it is the least expensive, however, the life of a wood chop isn't as long as one carved from stone, which is the most expensive).

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    Q: Why do some tea sets come with four cups and some with five?
    A: For both the Chinese and Japanese, the number ""four"" means death. Therefore, it is an unlucky number. For this reason, many tea sets have five cups instead. Four cups are made to cater to the western culture, where the number four doesn't have any significant meaning.

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    Q: Are chopsticks dishwasher safe?
    A: It's better not to wash your chopsticks in the dishwasher because the paint on the chopsticks can easily be washed off and most dishwashers are not equipped to hold chopsticks in place.

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    Q: What are the small red envelopes I see in your baskets and in other Asian places?
    A: This particular red envelope is called ""Hong-Bou"" in Chinese. It is red because to the Chinese the color red is a symbol of happiness, prosperity and fortune. The red envelope is widely used on many happy occasions such as the New Years and wedding banquets. They are commonly filled with money. Traditionally, the Chinese prefer to give money instead of gifts. It's more practical. Instead of buying something that the person might not like, it's easier to give money and let the recipients decide what they want to buy for themselves. There is no hassle returning or exchanging gifts and both the giver and recipient are happy.

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    Q: What are rice crackers and where can I get them?
    A: Rice crackers are a very popular Japanese snack. They have also become very popular among all Asian people. Traditionally, they are made of rice flour added to different kinds of ingredients such as soy sauce, salt, sugar and vegetable oil for flavor. They come in many differnt shapes, sizes and flavors and are available in many Asian stores and supermarkets.

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    Q: I bought a tamago pan from you and I would like to know how to care for this pan?
    A: We suggest the following method of treatment: The pan should be seasoned before the first use. Heat on high and cover with a thin layer of oil. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Reheat the pan and add a small amount of oil if necessary. Spread the oil by sautéing any vegetable in the pan. Wash lightly with very mild soapy water. Dry completely and oil lightly before storing. Unfortunately, the tamago pan will rust if not properly taken care of as it is plain steel without any coating.

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    Q : What is California Propostion 65 and does it apply to your product?
    A:Under California's Prop. 65, ""no person in the course of doing business shall knowingly and intentionally expose any individual to a chemical known to the state (California) to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving a clear and reasonable warning...""

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, all of our products are in compliance with the standards set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug administration as well as Prop. 65, unless posted.

    Useful information can also be found at the California Office Environmental Health Hazard Assessment website: www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/p65faq.html

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    "|"Crafted in Japan from fine ceramics, this lucky rabbit figurine comes in an assortment of colors and is a lucky item that will make great gift items this holiday season.

    Each tiny lucky rabbit figurine features its left paw raised in a gesture of beckoning, welcoming good fortune and wealth its owner way. Adorably hand painted, each lucky rabbit figurine wears a shirt of different color, and each holds a unique meaning.

    Choose from the following colors: Gold, Black, Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink, or White, and send thoughtful well wishes to your friends and family. Gold carries the meaning of prosperity, while Black get rids of evil energy. Green stands for health and vitality, and Orange stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Yellow increases one’s wealth, and pink stands for luck in love and romance. Finally, white brings luck and good fortune.

    Meaningful and cute, this lucky rabbit figurine will bring luck and good fortune your friends and family’s way this holiday season. Each figurine comes in a little pouch. Item sold separately. Please state desired color in order.
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  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
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    Decorative and versatile Japanese tea canister, originally used for keeping tea leaves fresh. The removable inner plastic lid and fitted outer top works well to keep flavor in and moisture out. This Japanese tea canister is perfect for saving dry fruits, nuts, and anything else you want to keep fresh or secure in one place. It can also be readily used for gift packaging, desk organizer, secret storage or simply a decorative accent piece; the possibilities are endless.

    This washi covered floral pattern Japanese tea canister comes in a selection of six different floral patterns of red, blue, green, and pink. The styles are often changing and no two tea canisters are alike! Not dishwasher/microwave safe. Made in Japan.

    Please indicate the color of your liking in the instruction area of the order form. If no color is selected, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen will send whatever is available at the time of your order.
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  • Product Wt. (3.7 oz.)
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    Made in China and crafted form quality cast iron, this teapot is attractively designed with the vibrant shade of red, coated with a layer of metallic gold, creating a festive and joyful mood.

    With a fine black handle perfect for serving tea, an adorable little sprout, what’s there not to love about this charming cast iron teapot ?

    Auspicious design of the double happiness symbol covers the exterior of this teapot, making it a wonderful gift for newly weds. Cast iron teapots are believed to help enhance one’s health by releasing iron supplements that the body needs.

    The interior of this teapot is also lined with black enamel to prevent rusting. Tasteful, sophisticated and auspicious, this cast iron teapot makes an excellent gift for newly weds, friends, family and loved ones. Hand washing is recommended for this item.

    Wish them health, joy and happiness with this beautiful and functional cast iron teapot, and let their cup of joy runneth over. Discontinued
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    While Americans see ""the man on the moon"", the Japanese actually see a different image of a rabbit pounding mochi on the surface of the moon. Other East Asian folklore also have different legends about the Rabbit on the Moon that is also called the ""Jade Rabbit"" or the ""Gold Rabbit"", who instead of making mochi, is seen to be making the ""Elixir of Life"". While there are several different legends and stories about what different cultures see on the moon, this pair of packaged chopsticks will be a great conversation piece among family and friends.

    With most of the Asian chopstick being red, this pair of chopsticks has a smooth and glossy lacquered surface. With two white rabbits outlined in gold on each chopstick looking up towards a golden moon with white clouds over it, there are also strands of dry tall golden grass by the rabbits as well.

    Perfect for storytellers, you can bring the ""Legend of the Moon Rabbit"" into your home with these packaged chopsticks to share with your family and friends. Hand wash is recommended for these chopsticks.
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    		 This month, we will introduce some of the many uses of azuki beans. These small beans pack a punch – besides their nutritious values, they have been used for non-edible applications such as cosmetics. We will share some favorite recipes, both traditional and modern, so you can begin to enjoy this wonderful legume!

    The azuki bean has been translated in many ways – it is also known as “adzuki,” “aduki,” “asuki,” “chi dou (Mandarin),” “feijao,” “field pea,” “hong xiao dou (Mandarin),” “red oriental,” and “Tiensin red.” Whatever you choose to call it, the bean’s distinctive red color is immediately recognizable. Azuki beans are oval-shaped and are approximately 5 millimeters in diameter. They have a white ridge along one side. The azuki bean is native to Eastern Asia, but it is now cultivated in many areas of the world. Historians believe the plant originated in China and was brought over to Japan around 1000 A.D. Its popularity has slowly spread, and now there are azuki farms in North America and Australia. The bean grows in two varieties – vines (Vigna angularis) and bushes (Paseolus angularis). Farms in Michigan and Minnesota grow the bush variety, while the vines do well in China, India, Taiwan, and Thailand. The plant is related to the mung bean, another popular item in Asian cuisine.

    In Japan, the beans are generally made into a paste and served as a dessert. Azuki bean paste, known as “an,” is sometimes served alone, but is commonly combined with “mochi.” Mochi is made from rice that is cooked and pounded into a sticky, gum-like dough. The mild sweetness of the sticky rice treat goes well with azuki’s natural sugars. An can be used as a filling or an outer covering for balls of mochi. The an can also be mixed with rice for special celebrations like graduations. When the rice and bean paste are mixed, the confection turns a pink color; this special treat is given to loved ones as a symbol of admiration and joy. An is used as a filling for numerous pastries too – the rice flour exteriors are often shaped with special molds into leaves and acorns during autumn, or blossoms during springtime. Japanese desserts play a substantial role in the celebration of the seasons.

    Yokan is another favorite treat made from azuki beans. An is blended with sugar and arrowroot starch or agar to make a solid jelly. The jelly is almost as firm as gumdrops, but it has a distinctive texture and wonderful flavor. The recipe is easy enough to make at home, and the color variations are endless! You can also add treats to the yokan.

    Bean paste snacks can be found everywhere, including train station kiosks. You can easily find snacks such as “manju” and “sesamake.” Manju is a ball of flour filled with azuki bean paste, and sesamake is a piece of yokan wrapped in a bamboo leaf. Leaves like this are used to add flavor and aroma to the treat within; they also serve as fancy but natural wrappers. Many of the available items are easy to carry, such as the mochi balls covered in an, which are skewered on a bamboo stick. Locals snack on them as they visit temples or go on walks.

    Why is the azuki bean so important to Japanese culture? Perhaps its use as a sweet treat is the most important. Before Western influences introduced sugars and dairy desserts, Japanese chefs used naturally sweet foods like azuki beans and fruits. The traditional candies are both delicious and historically important. An and yokan are so ingrained in festivals and celebrations that it would be strange to turn away from the familiar treats. Japanese diets are often supplemented with Western desserts such as ice cream and pastries, but the traditional favorites will always be popular. Some products have blended the best of both worlds for a new take on cuisine; for example, there is an azuki bean popsicle with whole beans embedded within a creamy vanilla ice. People who seek the familiar grainy texture of an will be satisfied by nothing else, and the new products help to introduce azuki beans to a wider audience.

    Azuki beans are also well regarded for their numerous health benefits. They are rich in fiber, which helps digestion and can aid in cancer prevention. A minimum of 25 grams of fiber is recommended per day, but many people do not meet this need because of busy lifestyles and the easy availability of low-fiber foods. You can get your daily recommended value by adding azuki beans to your evening meals as a sweet and simple counterpart to rice, chicken, or vegetables. They are also rich in calcium and potassium, two vital nutrients in our diet. Azuki beans make a wonderful addition to vegetarian and vegan diets in particular - by pairing them with brown rice, you can obtain a complete source of protein. Though this is true of most beans, the azuki is sweeter and open to a wide range of cooking techniques. Its natural sugars can brighten up a variety of soups, casseroles, and salads.

    Before brand name cosmetics and makeup counters in shopping malls, people made simple mixes of plants and vegetables to achieve beauty goals. Azuki beans were ground into a powder and put on the face as a natural toner and facewash. The beans soaked up oils without drying out skin. You can try this out at home – just grind up the dried beans in a coffee grinder or food processor. Start out with a cup of dried beans – you can keep a jar of ground beans by your bathroom sink for everyday use because they last a long time. You can grind the beans once for a gritty, exfoliating wash, or sift and regrind them for a milder, gentler texture. Take a teaspoon or so and add a few drops of water to create a paste in your hands. Apply as you would a facewash, rinsing with water when you are done.

    Now that we know about the wonderful qualities of azuki beans, let’s try out some recipes! The recipes for yokan and an were found in the Japanese Food section of about.com. Make your own yokan at home with a few basic ingredients. You can find agar in the baking aisle of your supermarket, and we carry dried azuki beans in our gourmet food section.

    For yokan, you will need:
    1/6 oz agar
    4/5 cup water
    2 cups sugar
    1 1/4 cup boiled azuki beans

    To prepare, soak the agar in a pot with the water for a few hours. Then add the sugar to the pot and simmer on low heat, stirring well; add the azuki and let simmer. Pour the mix into a flat container and put it in the fridge to set. When the gel has set, you can cut it into squares and serve as a dessert.

    The recipe for an, the bean paste, consists of three ingredients:
    1 cup azuki beans
    10 cups water
    1/3 cup sugar

    To prepare, bring 4 cups of water and the cup of beans to boil over high heat. Drain the beans, then put them back in the pot with 6 cups of fresh water. Simmer on low heat for an hour until the beans soften. Remove the excess water from the pot, then add the sugar and stir to form a paste. This delicious treat can be eaten with ice cream, tea cookies, or mochi. Create your own unique dessert with some simple ingredients and surprise your guests with something new!

    Try cooking azuki beans as part of a dinner. The following recipe is from Michio Kushi’s book, Standard Macrobiotic Diet:

    Start out by soaking the beans with kombu, which is a sea vegetable. Kombu takes out any toxins in the beans to make them more digestible. Use a 1-inch square piece of kombu for 1/2 cup of azuki beans, and soak them together for 2 to 5 hours in a bowl of water. When the beans are ready, place the kombu . in a pot with chopped squash. Butternut and acorn squashes work nicely with azuki’s sweetness, but feel free to experiment with other vegetables. Add the azuki and cover with water. Cook the mixture over low heat until the squash is soft; you may need to add some cold water during cooking. Add a pinch of salt when the beans are almost done, then cover for another 10 to 15 minutes until the water has cooked down. Let the mixture cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This simple recipe tastes great when paired with brown rice or other mixed vegetables. You might also like to try > taiyaki, a modern favorite that blends the best of Eastern and Western treats. It consists of a pancake-like batter with a bean-paste filling. You can make the azuki paste chunky or smooth, and the recipe is open to variations beyond just beans. The recipe requires a special pan, which shapes the pancakes into little fish. Your friends and family will enjoy this easy-to-make treat! We followed this recipe from the May 1986 article in Sunset Magazine:

    1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 1/4 cups milk
    1 large egg

    3 tablespoons melted butter of margarine
    First, make the batter by stirring together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and butter or margarine. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and blend until smooth.

    Place the closed taiyaki pan over medium-high heat and turn occasionally until both sides are hot enough for a drop of water to sizzle when sprinkled inside. Open pan and lightly coat fish-shaped cups with vegetable oil spray. Into each cup on the side resting on heat, pour 1 tablespoon batter, filling from ends of tails forward. Place 2 teaspoons of bean paste in center of each fish; top each with 1 tablespoon batter, covering filling completely. Close pan and cook until cakes are golden on bottom (open pan and lift cakes with a skewer to check), 3 to 4 minutes. Turn pan over and cook cakes until golden on opposite side, 3 to 4 minutes more. Tip cakes out and place in a single layer on a cloth-lined platter; keep them warm while you make remaining cakes. Serve warm. Makes 18 cakes, 6 appetizer or snack servings.

    We hope you will try our azuki bean recipes – these are just some basics to get you started. Once you taste these lovely beans, you will surely come up with some new ideas! Our dishes and donabe pots can help make a stunning presentation as you try out some of Japan’s finest cuisine.

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    SALE: $6.25
         
    For the Student who loves home made lunches

    Eat lunch in style with our wide assortment of children’s chopsticks! Whether you’re still learning or you’ve mastered how to use chopsticks, you can pick a pair that is uniquely yours to eat tasty home-packed lunches at school. Bring delicious leftovers to school in style with our beautifully put together insulated lunch bag kits. They have everything you need including an insulated bag, two bowls with lids, travel chopsticks with chopstick, fork, and spoon, a decorative napkin, and a fan for when it gets hot! We also have individual lunch bags and bento boxes for you to stylishly carry your lunch in! Food containers don’t have to be boring! Check out our bowls with lids that will ensure none of your food spills or gets cold too fast while you wait for lunchtime at school. Don’t forget utensils to eat your home-brought food with! Travel utensils can come in handy when it comes to bringing lunch on the go, as they have a container to hold your utensils in, ensuring nothing gets dirty before and after you eat your food.
    White Maneki Neko Chopsticks
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.55
    Children's Training Chopstick (Pink)
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.25
    Children's Training Chopstick
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.25
    Smiling Sunshine Children's Chopsticks
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.85
    Little Bunny Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    Great Wave Insulated Lunch Bag Set
    Was: $47.95
    SALE: $38.35
    Extra Large Elegant Cherry Blossom Ramen Bowl with Lid
    $14.95
    Boxed Red-Tipped Bamboo Chopsticks
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $3.65
    Pink Cherry Blossom Power Chopsticks with Travel Case
    Was: $4.15
    SALE: $3.75
    Short Wooden Chopsticks with Laminated Fabric Cover Travel Chopstick Set
    Was: $7.95
    SALE: $6.35
    Longevity Black Chopstick W/ Case
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $7.45

    For the Students who's Making New Friends

    Need a conversation starter with your new friends at school? Our small Japanese Charms can help break the ice! Featuring a variety of cute animals and famous characters, you’ll surely get compliments when others see these charms hanging from any bag, phone, or zipper! We also have a variety of pendants, charms, and jewelry with traditional significance, which might strike an insightful conversation about Chinese and Japanese culture and history. Whether it is jade, a Chinese character, or another cultural symbol, the pendant you’re wearing can make a wonderful conversation piece! If you want something a little more practical, we have usable items that feature cultural depictions, such as bookmarks, paper wallets, business card holders, and magnets. You can use these items on a day-to-day basis and if they catch someone’s eye, they can also be great conversation topics!

    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Japanese Girl in Red Kimono Bell Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Lucky Green Frog Key Charm
    Was: $6.85
    SALE: $5.85
    Netsuke Owl Charm
    Was: $6.35
    SALE: $5.65
    Chirimen Japanese Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $8.15
    SALE: $6.95
    Doraemon Charm with Strap
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.25
    China Doll Pucca Bell Charm with Straps
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Tarepanda Bell Charm with Straps
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Jade Bell and Vase Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Jade Peanut Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Round Jade Bead Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Silver Prosperity Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Boar Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Rabbit Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Ox Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Ram Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Pewter Chinese Happiness Character Pendant
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Friendship Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Success Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Harmony Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Fortune Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Assorted Colorful Asian Clip Magnets
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $4.95
    Beeswax Laughing Buddha
    Was: $10.95
    SALE: $3.95
    Gray Pinstripe Fabric Wallet
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Green Vertical Stitching Fabric Wallet
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Hokusai Tidal Wave Paper Wallet
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.95
    Three Birds and Cherry Blossom in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Peacock and Branch in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Goldfish and Lotus Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Koi Fish in Gold Case II
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Leaping Frogs in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case II
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Scenery Business Card Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Three Goldfish in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Eight-Sided Ba Gua Pendant Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Jade Guan Yin Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Carved Brown Jade Ball Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Eternity Circle Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Lucky Buddha Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Round Auspicious Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Goldfish-Theme Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Lucky God Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Happy Buddha Jade Lucky Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Chinese Coin Feng Shui Necklace
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Longevity Jade Necklace II
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Tribal Marking Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Chinese Brocade Jewelry Case (Price for one case only)
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $2.95
    For the students who's decorating their rooms

    Whether you are a high school graduate moving into your new dorm or just want to redecorate your room for the upcoming school year, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a variety of items to give your room a touch of Asian culture! Putting items on your wall is the most surefire way to make a new dorm feel more like home. Cover those empty walls with beautiful tapestries of Japanese art or get creative with origami! A great idea to add a splash of color to your new room is to thread string through origami cranes made with beautiful patterned paper. These strings of cranes can be hung on the wall or ceiling and make it seem like the majestic cranes are flying around your room!

    Storage can especially be an issue when you’re moving into somewhere new. Solve this problem with a stunning jewelry box or keepsake chest! Your container can be both functional and beautiful; don’t settle for less! Our intricately designed tea canisters also make for perfect storage containers for school supplies. Start collecting some beautiful dolls to place around your room! Starting from the Edo period, figurines because associated with celebrations and were often given as treasured gifts. Whether you love the elegant style of the geisha dolls or the cute designs of kokeshi dolls, decorating your room with these wonderful dolls is sure to give it a unique and delightful feel.

    Red Mt. Fuji Furoshiki (only 1 available)
    Was: $37.75
    SALE: $19.95
    Tulip Style Wood Lantern
    Was: $116.95
    SALE: $65.95
    Asian Fan Pattern Origami Paper
    Was: $4.35
    SALE: $3.55
    Gingham Origami Papers
    Was: $5.05
    SALE: $3.85
    Edo Chiyogami Papers
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.95
    16 Sheets Lace Washi Origami Paper Set
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $4.45
    Small Black Cherry Blossom Jewelry Box
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $30.25
    Mini Brick Colored Bento Box
    Was: $47.55
    SALE: $42.75
    Longevity Black and Gold Bento Box
    Was: $36.25
    SALE: $32.55
    15 Inch Fan Dance Geisha Doll
    Was: $32.95
    SALE: $29.95

    For the Student who Needs Some Energy

    Do you need to pull an all-nighter again for a difficult test in the morning? Or maybe you need to recover from late night studying to get through the rest of the day. Enjoy your favorite cup of coffee or tea in one of our unique Asian Teawares. Even if you're too busy to sit and drink some coffee in your room, then our Travel Mugs are perfect for those that are always on the go. When you finally have some time to relax and recover, enjoy your favorite tea in a beautiful Tea Infuser Cup that makes it easy to enjoy freshly brewed tea.

    Adorable Dark Brown Owl Cup
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $16.55
    Adorable Japanese Ceramic Speckled Brown Owl Coffee Mug
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $16.55
    Marbled White Japanese Ceramic Tea Cup (Only 2 available)
    Was: $18.15
    SALE: $9.05
    Salmon Surprise Mug
    Was: $14.95
    SALE: $7.45
    Contemporary Brown on White Coffee Mug
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $11.95
    Purple Lotus Porcelain Tea Infuser Mug
    Was: $26.15
    SALE: $23.15
    Enchanting Blue and Green Magnolia Blossom Porcelain Tea Mug
    $11.25
    Peony Flower Infuser Tea Mug
    $11.25
    Longevity Chinese Symbol Yellow Infuser Mug
    $11.25
    Lotus Pond Porcelain Infuser Tea Mug
    $11.25
    Dark Brown Conceptual Bamboo Lidded Yixing Tea Cup
    $13.85
    Gecko Marbled Clay Yixing Tea Cup
    $22.65
    Cat Walk Mug
    $23.15
    Beige Blue and Black Marbled Cat Yixing Clay Tea Mug
    $23.15
    Dark Brown Dragons in Flight Yixing Tea Cup
    $23.15
    Dark Brown Geranium Yixing Infuser Mug
    $30.45
    Golden Dragon Yixing Tea Mug with Strainer and Lid
    $15.95
    For the students who's on a tight budget

    We know that as full-time students, it’s hard to balance all the schoolwork with a job as well. If you’re on a tight budget, our clearance section is full of functional tableware pieces, beautiful decorations, cute charms, and useful craft supplies all for unbeatable prices. Treat yourself to something nice without feeling the guilt of an empty wallet.


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    		 Bamboo is a dominant plant in Eastern cultures. It serves many functions – it is used for architecture, functional tools, paper…and it makes a tasty addition to cooked meals too! This month, learn more about this fast-growing plant and its importance in Asian history.

    STRUCTURE

    Bamboo can be divided into two varieties – monopodial, or running, and sympodial, or clumping. Monopodial bamboos have long roots, known as rhizomes, which run parallel to the ground and send up shoots with plenty of space between them. Sympodial varieties, on the other hand, grow in clusters from one larger rhizome. Altogether, there are over 1,200 varieties of bamboo, and they grow in almost every temperate zone. From the lush rainforests of South America to the dense woods of China, bamboo covers millions of acres of land. The Asian breeds are the most famous, and they are harvested for use in thousands of products. Some varieties, such as tiger bamboo, are prized for their beautiful coloration. Each application uses the shoot at a different stage in its life cycle. For example, basket weavers choose bamboo that is between six and nine months old. The bamboo used for architecture is somewhat more mature – it should be at least three years old to ensure proper strength.

    Bamboo is so different from trees and other plants that special terminology has been developed to describe its physical characteristics. For example, the stem or main body is called a culm. The culm has nodes, or joints, which give bamboo its distinctive silhouette. Each node has a sheath to protect the segment as it grows out of the ground. The sheaths eventually come off and leave a mark on the culm by the node. Smaller branches with leaves extend off of the main culm. A bamboo plant sends out blossoms during its final season of life, and though botanists are still not sure what initiates the flowering process, it is seen as a sign of the plant’s impending death.

    SYMBOLISM

    The bamboo plant is very important in Chinese and Japanese cultures, and it has become a symbolic icon used for decoration. Take a look around your house – you may have a vase emblazoned with sprigs of bamboo, or perhaps a set of dishes or cups with clusters of leaves and branches. Take a look at our Green Bamboo Cup for an example of the icon. These patterns are used on fabrics, in paintings, and on decorative accessories because they are both beautiful and meaningful. Bamboo’s natural properties of strength, durability, and flexibility are related through the patterns and forms, and they encourage people to follow these same principles in daily life. When we see bamboo patterns, it reminds us to be humble and accommodating with others. Bamboo gracefully bends, rather than snapping under the strain of the wind. When you wear our Bamboo Yukata at home, you can relax and contemplate the material’s symbolic imagery.

    In ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, bamboo is often paired with pine and plum blossoms. Together, these plants are known as the Three Friends of Winter. They all thrive despite the cold weather, and they encourage people to wait for the coming of springtime. Some arrangements are placed within a hollowed section of bamboo for added effect. The vase is watertight and does not distract from the combination of natural elements, which is the focus of ikebana. Bamboo vases can vary in shape and size, and there are many color variations depending on the variety of bamboo from which the vessel is created. The Three Friends of Winter are often illustrated on dishware too.

    JAPANESE TEA CEREMONIES

    The ancient tea ceremonies of Japan are very detailed and structured, and all aspects must be carefully followed to ensure a successful display. The guidelines were detailed by Sen no Rikyu, a tea master who worked for a military leader during the sixteenth century. Rikyu was the first tea master to include everyday items – such as broken bowls or old cups – in his displays, and he introduced the use of bamboo in ceremonies.

    After his influence, bamboo played a key role in creating balance in the ceremony. As the guests entered the teahouse gardens, they were greeted by carefully planted and groomed bamboo planted in rock gardens. The plants added a soft, elegant touch to the quiet space, and as the guests enjoyed tea, they could hear the leaves rustling in the breeze outside. It added an element of peacefulness, even during times of war. Samurais and leaders often visited teahouses to center themselves between battles. The teahouse itself was built with large bamboo timbers, which were used as structural posts and beams.

    Let’s take a look at the most important tools for a tea ceremony: the tea stirrer and the tea scoop.

    In traditional ceremonies, only powdered green tea is served to guests. To prepare the drink, the host stirs the green powder into boiling water and stirs it with a tiny bamboo whisk. While the whisks may look like simple tools for a basic task, there is more of a craft involved in their creation than meets the eye. The finished product takes several hours, and only skilled hands can create a whisk worthy of a formal tea ceremony. To begin the process, the stalks are tied up into pyramids and dried in the sun. Ninety percent of all Japanese tea whisks are made in the town of Ikoma, where the craft has been a family trade for centuries. Rice paddies in the area are covered with pyramids of curing bamboo during the dry seasons as the townspeople prepare their materials. Once dried, the stalks are cut into short pieces and stripped of their outer layer and any residual oils. Then, craftsmen slowly divide the top half of each piece into dozens of strips. They are curled inward and spread apart during this process, and black cotton thread helps to separate the strips into two inward-curling sections. If any of these delicate strips break, the whole piece must be discarded. The construction process is time-consuming, but the result is a delicate and well-functioning tool. Surprisingly, some tea stirrers were discarded after only one use.

    Nice tea scoops are equally important to the ceremony. Tea enthusiasts collect these simple tools and use different ones to suit the occasion. In ancient China, tea scoops were sometimes made from ivory or bone for fancy occasions. Laid side by side these utensils may seem to look alike, but each has a subtle difference – the choice of bamboo, the angle of the spoon end, or the surface’s patterning can distinguish an especially nice model. Many tea masters make their own scoops, and some give them as gifts to friends or students. The preparation is similar to tea whisks – the stalks are dried and oils are removed during preparation – but the choice of a nice segment of material is especially important, as scoops are considered to be an extension of the host’s hand in the ceremonial display. The ideal type has a node in the middle of the handle, and it balances well when placed on a table. After preparing the bamboo, the piece is carved on one side and it is steamed into a spoon shape.

    EVERYDAY TOOLS

    For centuries, bamboo has been used to make tools. Fans, spoons, lanterns, musical instruments, umbrellas, window shades, and tatami mats utilize the bamboo’s strong and durable stalk. By cutting and carving sections of bamboo, people have created everything from paintbrushes to serving containers.

    Bamboo makes a great material for basketry because it is pliable when wet, yet strong and durable when dry. Bamboo baskets can be used as fish and crab traps, containers for dry goods, and sculptural decoration. Basketweavers choose younger, thinner shoots because they are easier to work with. Each long shoot is sliced into strips, and arranged into a basic shape. Depending on the pattern and type of basket, the weaving process could take hours or several days. There are hundreds of variations on patterns for basket weaving, and colored strips can add even more options for a weaver. Take a look at the baskets in your home and see how the weave affects the basket’s style. Baskets are used for the storage of precious clothing like kimono, but they are also used for everyday food containers. The o-bento basket is a staple in many Japanese homes – it is still popular despite the advent of plastic lunchboxes. Traditional tools and materials are still used throughout Japan, but some evolving techniques have helped keep the bamboo crafts fresh and modern. For instance, modern artists are using bamboo and basket weaving techniques to make avant-garde basketlike sculptures and forms.

    Bamboo fibers can be used to make paper. The first scrolls in China were made from bamboo, and it is still used to make fine-quality calligraphy papers. In India, it was used for newspapers and everyday wrappings. The bamboo plant is rich in fibers, but to access them the culm must be broken down. To begin the process, large sections are soaked for several days. The fibers are scraped away and boiled in a large tub, and then sifted to the surface with large papermaking screens. The finished paper is pressed dry and either laid out in the sun to dry or placed in a drying kiln. Higher quality papers use the latter method, as it ensures an even rate of curing.

    Craftspeople use bamboo strips to make traditionally styled lanterns, kites, and umbrellas. The bamboo frame is light and easy to bend, so it makes an ideal frame for three dimensional paper decorations. The workers choose varieties of bamboo with thinner culms, which are soaked in water to increase pliability. For lanterns, the bamboo strips are wrapped around a mold. Each piece fits snugly into notches in the prepared form, so the lantern will be a uniform size. Paper is glued down in sections along the newly formed bamboo structure to create the lantern’s distinctive shape. While most of the work for lanterns is completed in a single workshop, umbrellas require the skilled hands of many specialists. Bamboo materials may pass through several workspaces in a town before coming together as a completed product. We carry a fine selection of decorative umbrellas that can add a unique look to your home.

    Bamboo is used extensively for cooking utensils because it does not absorb or emit flavors and scents. It is easy to clean, and lasts a long time too. Used in restaurants and for everyday home cooking, proper bamboo tools are essential for creating a good meal. Steamers are perhaps the most recognizable bamboo products used in the kitchen. These stackable baskets can steam vegetables and dumplings evenly and efficiently – just add another layer to double your capacity! Steamer baskets keep food away from the boiling water in your pot and ensure an even dispersal of heat. Whether you are cooking for one or a large group, be sure to always have a few steamers around. Stir-fry tools are another must-have for cooks – we have a nice collection that includes a spatula, fork, and spoon. Be sure to check out our wide selection of bamboo chopsticks too – with so many options of patterns and colors, you are sure to find the perfect match for your personal style. To complete your table setting, choose a decorative bamboo placemat. It will give your evening meals a special and uniquely exotic touch.

    FOOD

    Speaking of cuisine, let’s take a look at how bamboo shoots are used in Asian meals. In Japan and Taiwan, annual consumption of bamboo averages 8,000 tons. It is used in stir-fry meals, soups, and alone as a side dish. Bamboo shoots can be sliced into decorative shapes for food displays too. The Japanese dish takenoko gohan (rice with fresh chopped bamboo and seasonings) is a seasonal treat that appears in most food venues during the spring’s first bamboo harvest. Western recipes are slowly incorporating this wonderful grass into fine cuisine, and a number of recipes take advantage of its versatile, mild flavor. Interesting applications include potato salad, lumpia (Filipino egg rolls), and salad with pickled bamboo, lobster, and chicken. We are sure you can find even more creative ways to use bamboo in meals!

    Almost all varieties of bamboo are edible, but farmers cultivate the crops with special care to ensure their product is tender. Farm workers keep the shoots covered with soil to prevent them from becoming fibrous and brittle; when the shoots are about a foot tall, they are harvested and boiled to remove any bitterness. The growing process takes less than a month to complete. The vast majority of bamboo is canned for convenience, but some markets sell whole shoots to the public. Add our canned bamboo to your next stir-fry and enjoy its health benefits - bamboo is low in fat and high in fiber.

    Now that you have learned a little more about bamboo, peruse our selection of quality bamboo products. We have everything from sushi mats to canned bamboo shoots, as well as cups and plates with stylish bamboo patterns.

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  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 3"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-chopstick-rest-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-chopstick-rest-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-cookware-bamboo-cutting-boards||ITEM|"Bamboo Cutting Boards"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Do your part in ""going green"" by using a bamboo cutting board. No valuable trees have been sacrificed in the making of this kitchen essential, only abundant bamboo is used to create this low maintenance and durable cutting surface. You might want to consider purchasing two boards; using one for your meats and the other for everything else."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-cutting-boards-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-cutting-boards-40.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| bamboocuttingboards||INFO1COLUMN|"Bamboo Cutting Boards"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 Strong bamboo cutting boards

    Wood from the fast-growing bamboo plant is coveted by chefs for properties such as a smooth durable surface and minimal moisture retention. Harder than oak or maple, this wood also doesn't retain or give off any odors, and it's easy to clean. MrsLinsKitchen.com carries bamboo cutting boards in two sizes, and both have holes so you can hang them for easy storage. The larger board, convenient for chopping vegetables and meats at one time, measures L 15 3/4" x W 11 3/4" x H 7/8". The smaller board measures L 13 1/2" x W 9" x H 3/4" and is made of 100 percent organic bamboo. This board also features a natural, food-safe wood oil finish.

    In addition to our great line of bamboo products, we have great little kitchen gadgets, donabe pots, airpots, sushi related products, and many more cookware items fit for any kitchen.



    Professional carbon steel wok

    Professional chefs preparing Asian meals use uncoated woks to safely cook food at high temperatures, and a balance of heat means every inch of the wok cooks vegetables and meats evenly. The carbon steel wok absorbs seasonings every time you cook, which enhances flavors in each subsequent meal. If you prefer a non-stick version, our non-stick 14" wok features a surface that can stand up to metal utensils. Each carbon steel wok comes in a complete set with a bamboo spatula and fork, a bamboo steamer rack and a pair of cooking chopsticks. In addition to stir-frying, you can use our versatile woks for steaming, deep frying and braising. A recipe book is included, too, so even a novice cook can create a delicious Asian meal!

    Preparing fresh vegetables and meats just got easier with bamboo cutting boards, woks and other Asian Cookware from MrsLinsKitchen.com!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    Asian Dinnerware

    Yixing Teapots
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    Asian Tableware
    Bulk Chopsticks
    Japanese Chopsticks

    Asian Cookware

    Airpots
    Bamboo Cutting Boards
    Bamboo Steamer
    Sushi Plates
    Sushi Kits

    Asian Home Decor

    Japanese Lucky Cat
    Geisha Dolls
    Cheap Origami Paper
    Mah Jong Sets
    Dragon Noren
    Asian Lamps
    Chinese Umbrella

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 6256|6256|ITEM|"Bamboo Disposable Portable Chopsticks Set of 100"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6256.html"|""|(10.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China, this portable chopsticks set comes with one hundred pairs of chopsticks and is made from bamboo. Lightweight, easy to use, and environmentally friendly, this user-friendly set is a great choice for large parties, festivals, functions and for restaurants.

    Each pair of chopsticks in this portable chopsticks set comes individually wrapped in paper wrapper with two purple butterfly motifs and Japanese hiragana words “Otemoto” which means chopsticks in Japanese.

    With rounded surface that tapers to narrow tips, the chopsticks in this set features good easy to use grip. To use, simply unwrap chopsticks from wrapper and split the joined chopsticks apart.

    With individually wrapped paper wrappers, the chopsticks in this set are hygienic, easy to use and environmental friendly. It is a hassle and guilt free solution for host and hostesses. You can save yourself from the pain of washing up post party with this portable chopsticks set.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 10-1/8"")
  • Packagiing Dimension (L 11-1/4"" x W 9"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 13.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-disposable-portable-chopsticks-set-of-100-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-disposable-portable-chopsticks-set-of-100-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 8699|8699|ITEM|"Bamboo Leaves Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8699.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Set in smooth black lacquer, this pair of chopsticks is accented with luminous green bamboo leaves, a symbol of strength and grace in Asian culture. Like the color black itself, these chopsticks are versatile and can be used for any occasion, even casual weekend take-out dinners. The tops of these chopsticks are rounded, tapering to narrow rounded tips. Each pair is secured with a paper band and arrives sealed in protective plastic. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-leaves-chopsticks-39.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-leaves-chopsticks-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| sale-asian-tableware-bamboo-placemats||ITEM|"Bamboo Placemats"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-placemats-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-placemats-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-chopstick-rest-options-bamboo-rests-for-chopsticks||ITEM|"Bamboo rests for chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10453)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-rests-for-chopsticks-105.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-rests-for-chopsticks-107.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-chopstick-rest-options-bamboo-rests-for-chopsticks||ITEM|"Bamboo rests for chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-rests-for-chopsticks-100.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-rests-for-chopsticks-106.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-bamboo-skewers||ITEM|"Bamboo Skewers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6094 :6008)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-skewers-146.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-skewers-158.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-cookware-bamboo-skewers||ITEM|"Bamboo Skewers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Perhaps the second best kitchen tool that is made from bamboo after the toothpick; the handy bamboo skewer makes it easy to serve delicious finger foods in an attractive way.

    Pieces of fruit can be skewered and served with yoghurt for a healthful, attractive treat; and meats and cheeses alternating on the stick make a delicious kabob skewer. Of course, there is nothing more delicious than marinated portions of chicken, pork or beef served piping hot off the grill. Just take care when using these natural barbeque skewers for grilling meats and vegetables, bamboo skewers need to be soaked in water prior to threading with your choices of tidbits.

    With the popularity of chocolate fountains and fondues fast becoming a staple of gatherings, your guests will find that using the bamboo skewers makes it easy to dip their fruit, marshmallows, bread pieces, etc. into the yummy sauces.

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen not only carries the traditional, simple bamboo skewers; we have searched far and wide to collect some extra special versions. We have varying lengths for sale; including the smaller two and a half inch bamboo skewer for tiny portions and the longer seven inch bamboo skewer for larger appetizer creations.

    Bamboo skewers are environmentally friendly as well; no valuable forests are affected by the use of this readily plentiful natural resource."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6094 :6008)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-skewers-156.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-skewers-162.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-cookware-bamboo-skewers||ITEM|"Bamboo Skewers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-skewers-151.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-skewers-160.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6177|6177|ITEM|"Bamboo Spatula"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6177.html"|""|(5.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Taiwan, this bamboo spatula is just the tool for cooking your favorite pan-fried dishes. From gyozas to kimchi pancake, this bamboo spatula is perfect for cooking all of your favorite pan-fried food.

    With a tapered corner, this bamboo spatula is perfect for picking up food items and turning them over. It is especially great for non-stick pans. The bamboo surface will protect the non-stick coat of pans. And with a wide surface, this spatula is the perfect way to flip even the thinnest kimchi pancake over.

    If you love Asian pan fry, this bamboo spatula is the tool to have. All chefs need their cooking tools. Environmentally friendly and reliable, this bamboo spatula will make a great addition to any kitchen.

    Packaged in a clear plastic wrap for protection, this bamboo spatula is a functional and handy tool to have around the next time you make your favorite pan fried dishes. If you love Asian dishes, we also have a wide variety of cookbooks here at Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, from dinner and lunch recipes to Japanese tapas ideas, you can always find something interesting here to satisfy your craving for all food Asian. (Discontinued)
  • Spatula Dimension (L 13-1/2"" x W 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-spatula-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-spatula-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| bamboosteamer||INFO1COLUMN|"Bamboo Steamers"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     
    Quality bamboo steamer

    If you want to preserve almost all of the flavor, vitamins and minerals of your food without adding extra fat, steaming is ideal. MrsLinsKitchen.com carries four sizes of this convenient Asian cookware, from 6" to 12". Each bamboo steamer is made from durable bamboo, which is harder than maple or oak and doesn't retain moisture or odors. Use the steamer with any heat source that produces steam, including a carbon steel wok, saucepan or stockpot. In less than one hour, you can prepare a delicious meal such as Chinese dim sum. You can even place this attractive cookware in the center of your table as an enticing serving dish.



    Electric Zojirushi rice cooker

    Preparing perfect rice every time just got easier with a rice cooker from MrsLinsKitchen.com. This electric appliance is the modern solution to the ancient art of cooking rice, whether it's brown, white, GABA brown, sweet, sushi rice or porridge. Our Zojirushi rice cooker comes in several models, with a capacity of three to ten cups. Two of these models use Zojirushi's Neuro Fuzzy logic technology, which allows even cooking. They also feature the following:

    • Washable and detachable inner lid
    • Spherical inner pan
    • Melody signal for start and completion
    • Cooking function for pre-washed rice
    • Colored LCD display
    You can program the Zojirushi rice cooker to keep rice fresh and warm for up to 12 hours, or if you like to plan ahead, program it to have rice ready up to 13 hours in advance.

    Whether you're looking for a bamboo steamer or a Zojirushi rice cooker, MrsLinsKitchen.com is your one-stop shop for Asian cookware!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    Asian Dinnerware

    Yixing Teapots
    Chinese Teapots
    Japanese Dinnerware
    Sake Set
    Square Dinnerware Set
    Asian Tableware
    Bulk Chopsticks
    Japanese Chopsticks

    Asian Cookware

    Airpots
    Bamboo Cutting Boards
    Bamboo Steamer
    Sushi Plates
    Sushi Kits

    Asian Home Decor

    Japanese Lucky Cat
    Geisha Dolls
    Cheap Origami Paper
    Mah Jong Sets
    Dragon Noren
    Asian Lamps
    Chinese Umbrella

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| sale-asian-cookware-bamboo-steamers||ITEM|"Bamboo Steamers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-steamers-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-steamers-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8515|8515|ITEM|"Bamboo Sushi Mat"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8515.html"|""|(1.95)|(0.85)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"This bamboo rolling mat is made of slim, bamboo sticks woven together with string. Use it for rolling sheets of nori (roasted seaweed) around rice and other ingredients so that you end up with perfectly rolled sushi. An absolute ""must have!""
  • Bamboo Mat Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 9-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-sushi-mat-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-sushi-mat-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|11| 11232|11232|ITEM|"Bamboo Training Chopsticks (LAST 2 pairs)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11232.html"|""|(3.95)|(2.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China, these training chopsticks are made with an environmental friendly bamboo. Perfect for beginners learning to use chopsticks, these training chopsticks are joined at the top so that users new to chopsticks can learn to get comfortable with using chopsticks without the struggle and the embarrassment.

    Chopsticks are an important part of Asian culinary culture. Used widely in East Asia and Southeast Asia, chopsticks have become a recognizable part of Asian food experience for many around the world.

    These training chopsticks are specifically designed for anyone who wishes to learn to wield chopsticks like a master without going through the frustration of learning tricks of balance and the correct hand postures.

    These training chopsticks are meant to ease learners into getting a good feel of the way chopsticks feel in the hand. They are gridded at the tip to provide better grip on food items.

    Hand wash is recommended for these chopsticks. Packaged in a clear plastic pouch, these training chopsticks are great for all ages.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-training-chopsticks-last-2-pairs-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-training-chopsticks-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|5| sale-yixing-teapots-bamboo-yixing-teapots||ITEM|"Bamboo Yixing Teapots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-yixing-teapots-76.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bamboo-yixing-teapots-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-yixing-teapots-bamboo-yixing-teapots||ITEM|"Bamboo Yixing Teapots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1830|T1830|ITEM|"Beaded Tetsubin Teapot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1830.html"|""|(86.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Tetsubin teapots are stylish, durable and aesthetically appealing. This cast iron teapot is textured with raised bead detailing and pine cone shaped knob for a whimsical effect. Enamel lined to prevent rust, teapot is for brewing purposes only and is not intended for stove top or open flame use. Not microwave or dishwasher safe. Hand washing recommended. Item arrives packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 8"" x W 6"" x H 8"")
  • Teapot Capacity (45 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beaded-tetsubin-teapot-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beaded-tetsubin-teapot-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5970|5970|ITEM|"Beauties Returning From Bath"" Noren"""|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5970.html"|""|(88.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Go above and beyond with beautifying your home by hanging this noren on an entrance of a doorway, a window or anywhere else in your home. This noren has an off white background bringing out the illustration of a graceful woman. This is a partial painting of the masterpiece titled ""Beauties Returning From Bath"" from the series ""Fukozu Azuma no Nishiki"" by a legendary Japanese artist named Kiyonaga. The original painting displays three Japanese women walking together. The woman on this noren wears an elegant kimono with gray, red, black and red on it. She holds a wooden umbrella turning to her left. Kiyonaga's chop signature is on the bottom left corner. This noren is 55% cotton and 45% rayon and is packaged in a plastic bag. Dry clean only. (Discontinued)
  • Noren Dimension (L 33-1/2"" x H 58-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (14.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beauties-returning-from-bath-noren-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beauties-returning-from-bath-noren-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12142|12142|ITEM|"Beautiful Geisha Under Parasol on White Reusable Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12142.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Perfect for enjoying your favorite Asian food, these white reusable chopsticks feature a graceful geisha holding a parasol as she walks on a cloudy day.

    With a smooth and glossy texture, these reusable chopsticks are mostly white with a geisha print on the upper half and a black square and rounded off top. The geisha is wearing a red orange decorative kimono with a dark obi with golden scriptures all over. As she holds the traditional Japanese parasol, she carefully holds out the other hand to check for rain. Under the geisha print is a small peach colored school with ancient Japanese scriptures as well.

    Made in China from quality wood, this reusable chopsticks comes individually packaged in plastic wrap. Surprise your friends and family with this beautiful doll like geisha, which can also be found in Red and Black.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beautiful-geisha-under-parasol-on-white-reusable-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beautiful-geisha-under-parasol-on-white-reusable-chopsticks-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11502|11502|ITEM|"Beautiful Gold Water Lily Chinese Painting Luxury Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11502.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Crafted in China and made from high quality natural wood, this pair of luxury chopsticks is in a striking and beautiful design. Featuring the exquisite Chinese painting of water lily blossoms against a luxuriant gold background, the design showcases the beauty of water lily leaves in a unique shade of blue and water lily blossoms in a lovely contrasting pink.

    Combining the classic beauty of Chinese painting with unique contemporary color palette, this pair of luxury chopsticks is a wonderful addition to any dining table and will add an artistic and unique touch. With a basic black body, this pair of chopsticks is a way option for both beginning users and seasoned users alike.

    With a broad top that tapers to narrow tips, this pair of luxury chopsticks is moderately well weighted. The narrow tips aid in the picking up of food item. With the beautiful matt finish, this pair of chopsticks is simply delightful for use and as a gift item.

    To care for this item, please hand wash item after use.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beautiful-gold-water-lily-chinese-painting-luxury-chopsticks-59.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beautiful-gold-water-lily-chinese-painting-luxury-chopsticks-62.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11490|11490|ITEM|"Beautiful Multicolored Maple Leaves Fancy Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11490.html"|""|(1.35)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Featuring enchantingly beautiful motifs of falling maple leaves in shades of deep maroon, red, orange and green, this pair of fancy chopsticks is a poetic and tasteful depiction of the transition of summer into autumn, and is a charming addition for any dining room.

    At once festive with its vibrant colors, it is also quietly charming with its simple design lined with line and gold set against a red background. Beautifully lacquered to a soft matt finish, this pair of fancy chopsticks showcases a joyful and quiet beauty.

    Tapering from broad tops to narrow tips, this pair of fancy chopsticks is also textured along the tips to enhance its grip, making it an excellent choice as it will cater to wide variety of chopsticks users.

    With the lovely maple motif beautifully depicted in fine brushstrokes and soft colors that seem to blend into each other, this pair of fancy chopsticks is a great way to celebrate the arrival of fall at your next Asian themed dinner party.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Helper Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beautiful-multicolored-maple-leaves-fancy-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beautiful-multicolored-maple-leaves-fancy-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 4107|4107|ITEM|"Beckoning Japanese Lucky Cat Miniature Good Luck Charm (One Cat Only)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/4107.html"|""|(5.05)|(4.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"PRICE IS FOR 1 CAT ONLY. AVAILBLE IN 5 DIFFERENT COLORS. YELLOW IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PLEASE COMMENT IN CHECK OUT WHICH COLOR YOU WOULD LIKE OR A RANDOM COLOR WILL BE CHOSEN FOR YOU.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, these Japanese lucky cat charms are a great gift for family and friends or even for yourself. Wish a loved one some good luck or bring some luck for yourself with these adorable maneki neko talismans.

    Available in six different colors, these Japanese lucky cat talismans are the perfect gift for encouraging others or yourself. With Japanese maneki neko, it is said that the left paw raised is for welcoming customers and business, while the right paw raised beckons for wealth and good luck for its owner. With two paws raised, you get double the luck in receiving both fortune and wealth in business and your home. The different types available with these Japanese lucky cat talismans are black and white cat, yellow tiger cat, black cat, black and white spotted cat, calico orange and brown ear cat, and pink ears cat. Each cat also has “welcoming happiness” written on the stomach as well.

    Prepared in a small pouch, these Japanese lucky cat good luck charms are small enough to carry around with you all the time in your purse, wallet, or pocket. Collect all six and decorate your home or office with these adorable miniature maneki nekos.
  • Cat Dimension (H 1"" x W 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beckoning-japanese-lucky-cat-miniature-good-luck-charm-one-cat-only-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beckoning-japanese-lucky-cat-miniature-good-luck-charm-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5862|5862|ITEM|"Beeswax Laughing Buddha"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5862.html"|""|(3.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The Laughing Buddha is known for wandering the countryside and spreading goodwill with his sack of treasures for the poor. This miniature beeswax replica is almost too jolly to burn, but if you choose to, it will burn longer and cleaner than ordinary paraffin candles, producing very little smoke and a natural fragrance that won't affect the quality of air in your home. Candle can also be used as a paperweight. Made in China. (DISCONTINUED)
  • Candle Dimension (D 2"" X H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beeswax-laughing-buddha-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beeswax-laughing-buddha-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9101|9101|ITEM|"Beige White Plastic Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9101.html"|""|(1.75)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"This small spoon will ensure you take time to enjoy your soup. Drink up to see the attractive blue bamboo design on a simple white backdrop. This plastic flatware is easy to wash and hard to break. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beige-white-plastic-spoon-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/beige-white-plastic-spoon-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 6002|6002|ITEM|"Benriner Vegetable Turning Slicer "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6002.html"|""|(65.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Have you ever wondered how those thin stranded vegetables are made in your favorite Japanese dishes? The secret is this professional-quality, vegetable-turning slicer. With this vegetable-turning slicer, any vegetable can be cut into strands of different sizes within minutes. Features include four stainless steel blades (flat edge, coarse tooth, medium tooth, and fine tooth) and a durable plastic base that is easy to clean. What's the wait? Buy one now and try it for yourself! Benriner, a well known Japanese company, has been exclusively engaged in manufacturing kitchen equipments for 30 years. (Discontinued)
  • Slicer Dimension (L 10-3/4"" x W 4-1/2"" x H 6-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 11 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/benriner-vegetable-turning-slicer-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/benriner-vegetable-turning-slicer-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-bento-boxes---containers||ITEM|"Bento Boxes & Containers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Bento Boxes for Sale

    Lovingly create individual home-cooked lunches and arrange them beautifully for your family inside a Japanese bento box from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

    You can choose your favorite styles and designs from our lacquered collection of Japanese bento boxes for sale and fill them with healthy, delicious food from your own kitchen. Each traditional bento box has individual compartments to keep food looking neat and appealing as well as prevent separate foods from mixing. Some Japanese lacquer boxes even have multiple layers for more options and flexibility when it comes to packing lunch.

    Bento lunch boxes are versatile and functional! Besides using them for packed lunches, you can also use them to store your jewelry, watches, keys, and other small objects all in separate compartments. Additionally, you can store your leftovers in Japanese bento boxes and keep them fresh in the refrigerator.

    Such beautiful bento boxes should be accompanied with a wonderful pair of Japanese chopsticks. Select your favorite chopsticks from our wide assortment and find a pair that fits your needs. Whether you’re planning on using your bento box as a lunch box for your child and would like a pair of children’s chopsticks to go along with it or you want to use your lacquer box as a stress-free food container along with some dishwasher-safe chopsticks, finding the perfect combination will be easy with the vast collection of items here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen!

    Select your favorite bento boxes and Japanese lacquer containers today!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10964 :10968 :12230 :|7277| :10958 :12425)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bento-boxes-containers-259.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bento-boxes-containers-265.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-bento-boxes---containers||ITEM|"Bento Boxes & Containers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10964 :10968 :11610)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bento-boxes-containers-254.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bento-boxes-containers-263.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-bento-boxes---containers||ITEM|"Bento Boxes & Containers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11610)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bento-boxes-containers-249.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bento-boxes-containers-262.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| best-seller-holiday-2015||ITEM|"Best Seller"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Don't know what to purchase as a holiday gift for a loved one this year? These Best Sellers are a great place to start! You can't go wrong with purchasing a Wok Set as this useful gift will be great for all year round. With all the tools you need to make delicious stir fry, these wok sets can also help someone find a healthier way of cooking with less oils and more vegetables. Geisha Dolls have also been a great choice for those who love to decorate their home with these beautiful dolls. Even if they already have a precious doll, help them preserve it with a beautiful Glass Display Case. The list goes on with our super popular items ranging from paper wallets to popular tableware, sake ware and tea ware so don't hesitate to browse as you can't go wrong with these gifts!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6202 :6181 :6182 :4094 :4071 :5370 :|7680| :5134 :5133 :5132 :5131 :5130 :|7373| :|7372| :4078 :4076 :4075 :6015 :6156 :6192 :6121 :6093 :12066 :11975 :11977 :8076 :8729 :|7704| :5744 :9WS772 :S1204 :S1017 :10941 :12029 :10975 :11876 :10938 :11831 :11832 :11983 :12016 :11679 :INFUSER :CUPS :T1991 :T2128 :T2330 :T2329 :T1946 :T2000 :T1647 :T1646 :T1645 :T1644 :T1643 :T1952 :T1949 :T1948 :10748 :|7549| :|7547| :5741 :5473 :10790 :5474)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/best-seller-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/best-seller-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tetsubin-black||ITEM|"Black"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-43.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8333|8333|ITEM|"Black & White Maneki Neko Chopsticks (Red)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8333.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Bring good luck and fortune into your home with this charming pair of chopsticks decorated with black (associated with warding off of evil sprits to the Japanese) and white (associated with spiritual purity and goodness) maneki neko cats accented with bright red and gold. Subtle golden swirls and characters appear along the length of these smooth, red lacquer chopsticks, which feature rounded square tops and slender, pointed tips. Individually plastic wrapped. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-white-maneki-neko-chopsticks-red-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-white-maneki-neko-chopsticks-red-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| collections-black-alloy||ITEM|"Black Alloy"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"If you need simple but sophisticated, get this complete set of dining ware with a modern look. This black alloy collection includes a tea set, plates of varying shapes, bowls of different sizes, and saucers. The plates have a slightly rippled finish for a unique added touch. The black alloy gives an aura of coolness. And with this collection, the choices seem to never end. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12024 :12024-1 :11978 :11978-1 :12025 :12025-1 :11965 :11965-1 :10151 :9210 :9206 :9709)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10151|10151|ITEM|"Black Alloy Chawa Mushi Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10151.html"|""|(12.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Create an authentic Japanese meal at home with this black alloy chawa mushi cup, designed to make a delicious and savory egg custard. Meal is prepared in the cup, so it's ready to serve. Your guests will be impressed, not only with their meal, but also with the cool metallic finish of the cup. Want this sophisticated look to extend to the rest of your dinnerware? Check out the entire Black Alloy Collection. Ceramic cup is dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-chawa-mushi-cup-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-chawa-mushi-cup-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 8938|8938|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Japanese Soy Sauce Dispenser"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8938.html"|""|(13.05)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese soy sauce dispenser would be a great addition for your household or even purchase it in bulk to use for your restaurant while serving your customers in style.

    Part of the Black Alloy Collection that we have, this Japanese soy sauce dispenser features a very sleek look with a metallic black color all throughout the dispenser. Shaped in a rectangular shape it features a curvy spout to pour your soy sauce out with a nice flow. The lid features a box like shape with a tiny lid holder so you can lift open the lid with ease. This soy sauce dispenser is finished off with a nice smooth and glossy texture.

    Add this Japanese soy sauce dispenser to your restaurant and you would defiantly get compliments on how modernized it looks with it's sleek features. This item is sold individually.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.

    Discontinued
  • Dispenser Dimension (L 3-3/4"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 4"")
  • Dispenser Capacity (6 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (6.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-japanese-soy-sauce-dispenser-55.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-japanese-soy-sauce-dispenser-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|3|1| 11965|11965|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Modern Metallic Black Japanese Rice Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11965.html"|""|(64.25)|(51.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl set comes with six stylish and bold rice bowls in a sleek modern metallic black. Minimalistic yet bold, this rice bowl set is a striking statement for lovers of unique dining ware.

    Part of the Black Alloy Collection, this Japanese rice bowls set is a versatile addition that will work with a variety of dining ware. With a modern aesthetics, this rice bowls set is ideal for serving rice, soup, and salad dishes.

    Glazed to a smooth finish, this Japanese rice bowl set is dishwasher and microwaves safe. It is a great choice for anyone looking to bring a little modern and elegant edge to your dining table.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 14.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-modern-metallic-black-japanese-rice-bowl-set-of-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-modern-metallic-black-chinese-rice-bowls-set-of-six-61.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11978|11978|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Modern Rectangular Asian Plates Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11978.html"|""|(63.95)|(54.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Part of the Black Alloy Collection, this Asian plates set comes with six unique rectangular sushi plates ideal for serving your signature sushi roll creations, appetizers, salad, or dessert in style.

    In a stylish and bold black, this Asian plates set has a modern aesthetics complemented by the rectangular shape of the plates in the set. Featuring a smooth finish with a soft sheen, this Asian plates set makes a unique and striking addition to any dining table.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Asian plates set is fun, unique and elegant and makes for a versatile addition that will complement a wide variety of dining ware.

    Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this Asian plates set comes packaged in a paper box for protection.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 4-7/8"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 12.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-modern-rectangular-asian-plates-set-for-six-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-modern-rectangular-asian-plates-set-for-six-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11978-1|11978-1|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Rectangular Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11978-1.html"|""|(10.95)|(9.35)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"At the height of style and modern design in tableware is this rectangular dinner plate from the Black Alloy Tableware Collection. Sleek and impressively smooth, this Japanese plate is certain to bring elegance and a bold new look to any table setting. It is particularly impressive when arranged with other pieces from this collection, such as Japanese Rice Bowl or Sushi Dipping Sauce Dishes. The slightly glossy finish on this Rectangular Dinner Plate highlights the flawless black glaze that covers every spec of the plate. The other aesthetics of this plate are equally impressive. Each side of the plate curves slightly, into a rounded edge, which softens the intensity of this Rectangular Dinner Plate. While we think this plate can be used for serving any number of dishes. It is perfect for platting sushi, satay, and even dessert. You can also use it at individual place setting when you purchase the set for six. Made just to be as functional as it is modish; this Rectangular Dinner Plate is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 4-7/8"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-rectangular-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-rectangular-dinner-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11964|11964|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Sauce Dipping Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set for Six"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11964.html"|""|(35.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese ceramic bowls set comes with six charming sauce bowls perfect for serving your favorite Asian condiments.

    Part of the Black Alloy Collection, this ceramic bowls set features the bold and stylish minimalistic design with a black background with a metallic glaze. Beautifully finished to a smooth subtle sheen, this ceramic bowls set feature wide-rim shallow sauce bowls perfect for serving dipping sauces.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this ceramic bowls set makes a great addition and a bold statement to any dining table.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/8"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 10.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-sauce-dipping-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-six-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-sauce-dipping-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-six-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8939|8939|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8939.html"|""|(5.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this soy sauce dish is part of the Black Alloy Collection that can be added to what you already have. Great for not only holding soy sauce, but many different kinds of sauce you choose to enjoy with your meal. It can also hold tiny side dishes you would like to accompany your meal with like salad, pickled ginger, or wasabi.

    This soy sauce dish is circular with a nice black metallic color to it. It is finished off with a nice shine to it giving it a more mystical look to it. These soy sauce dish would definitely bring a very modernized feel to your home while serving your family and friends. These soy sauce dish is finished with a smooth texture.

    Bring these soy sauce dish home and enjoy it with your family and friends that you have over. Either serve a side of side dish or dipping sauce next to their rice, they would definitely enjoy this look the soy sauce dish holds and the food you've made for them.

    This item is sold individually, and hand washing is recommended.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-soy-sauce-dish-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-soy-sauce-dish-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12024|12024|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Square Japanese Dinner Plates Set of Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12024.html"|""|(74.95)|(63.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Part of the Black Alloy Collection, this Japanese dinner plates set comes with three chic square dinner plates in a stylish matt black. A bold and contemporary statement and a unique way to serve your favorite salad and main dishes, this dinner plates set makes a gorgeous addition to any dining room.

    Crafted from quality ceramic in Japan, this Japanese dinner plates set features the unique shape of a square with curved raised sides that prevent sauces from spilling over.

    Featuring a smooth finish with a soft velvety sheen, this Japanese dinner plates set comes packaged in a paper box, and makes a tasteful addition to any household.

    Hand wash is recommended for this set.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9"" x W 9"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 9.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-square-japanese-dinner-plates-set-of-three-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-dinner-plate-set-of-three-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11963|11963|ITEM|"Black Alloy Collection Square Japanese Small Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11963.html"|""|(6.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this stylish small sauce dish is part of the Black Alloy Collection and is a great way to serve your favorite Asian condiments and sauces in style.

    Featuring a charming sleek design that is at once minimalistic and modern, this small sauce dish is in a metallic black with grey speckles. Beautifully hand crafted to a unique square with raised scalloped edges, this small sauce dish will make a bold statement at any dining table.

    Hints of beige peek through the matt metallic black adding character and visual interest. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this small sauce dish is a stylish touch of taste and charm to add to your next dinner party.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-square-japanese-small-sauce-dish-75.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-collection-square-japanese-small-sauce-dish-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12025-1|12025-1|ITEM|"Black Alloy Japanese Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12025-1.html"|""|(7.95)|(6.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This Black Alloy Japanese Sauce Dish is far from your ordinary Asian sauce dish. Not only is this beautiful bowl finished entirely in black, a powerful color in Japan, but features a unique and playful scalloped edge. Set on any table, it becomes a small focal point for your guests during the main meal. This Japanese Sauce Dish is actually a perfect square, in terms of length and width, but the scalloped edge obscures this geometric perfection. The scalloped edge also gives this piece in the Black Alloy Tableware Collection a fanciful and wavy quality. Along with the speckled glaze and matte finish, this rolling, rounded edge tempers the intense color of the dish. Delight your guests by filling this Japanese Sauce Dish with any sauce under the sun. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, this Japanese soy sauce dish is the perfect serving size for flavorful sauces. The dish is also practical in material and craftsmanship. It is designed for longevity and made out of ceramic that is microwave and dishwasher safe. You can also find this sauce dish in a set for six from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 3-1/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-japanese-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-japanese-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1737|T1737|ITEM|"Black Alloy Poem Tea Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1737.html"|""|(60.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Lustrous black alloy tea set is bold and elegant. Cups and pot are decorated with a poem by scholar and poet Sugawara No Michizane, written out in black Japanese characters. Translated, the poem reads, ""If the East wind blows, it's almost the time the plum flowers will emit their fragrance. Then you will realize that spring has come. You won't forget the change of seasons, even without your partner."" A bamboo wrapped handle lends character to this stunning design. Set of teapot and two cups is dishwasher safe. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in Japan.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6"" x W 4-1/4"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Teapot Capacity (25 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (5 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-poem-tea-set-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-poem-tea-set-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9182|9182|ITEM|"Black Alloy Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9182.html"|""|(32.65)|||""|""|""|""|""|"If you're unsure what to put on your table setting, you can always fall back on basic black. This black alloy rectangular plate gives a modern and sophisticated look to any dining table. The size is good for an individual dinner or even to use for serving. Its relatively smooth surface adds to its chic appeal. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11-3/4"" x W 9"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-rectangular-plate-83.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-rectangular-plate-86.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12025|12025|ITEM|"Black Alloy Scalloped Edges Sushi Dipping Sauce Dishes Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12025.html"|""|(42.85)|(38.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramics, this sushi dipping sauce dishes set comes with six stylish sauce dishes to serve your favorite Asian dipping sauce and condiments.

    Part of the Black Alloy Collection, this sushi dipping sauce dishes set makes a bold contemporary statement for your next sushi party. Featuring a striking minimalistic design, this sauce dishes set is in a bold midnight black with a smooth subtle sheen finish.

    Scalloped edges and a wavy rim add charm to each sauce dish. Serve side condiments in style while add a bold contemporary statement to your dining table with this sushi dipping sauce dishes set.

    Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 3-1/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-scalloped-edges-sushi-dipping-sauce-dishes-set-for-six-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-square-sauce-dish-set-of-six-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9940|9940|ITEM|"Black Alloy Soy Sauce Dispenser"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9940.html"|""|(14.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Serving Asian meals isn't complete without soy sauce, which you can charmingly bring to the table in this ceramic dispenser. Mostly black alloy, with a white and gray spout and top. A brown rope and cork details the top, while the Chinese characters for ""soy sauce"" adorn the center. Also ideal for dispensing olive oil or salad dressing. This soy sauce dispenser is packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
  • Dispenser Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-3/4"" x H 5-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-soy-sauce-dispenser-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-soy-sauce-dispenser-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 9826|9826|ITEM|"Black Alloy Tableware Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9826.html"|""|(48.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"It's hard to go wrong with basic black. Sophisticated and smooth, this tableware set for two belongs to our Black Alloy Series. The tableware pieces in this collection are recognized for their sleek, charcoal glaze and a simple design that makes them easy to stack. The set comes with two rectangular plates, two saucers, and two black wooden chopsticks with sanded surfaces. Whether you're eating as a party of one or two, this set works perfectly for munching on sushi, noodles or other delicacies. The chopsticks are individually wrapped and the entire set comes safely packaged in a black paper gift box. Plates and saucers are dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11"" x W 5"" x H 3/4"")
  • Saucer Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 1-1/8)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb. 3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-tableware-set-for-two-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-alloy-tableware-set-for-two-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9719|9719|ITEM|"Black and Blue Plate Set I (Set of Four)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9719.html"|""|(99.95)|(89.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"These four medium-sized plates will appeal to the eye just as the food on your table appeals to the appetite. These finely-crafted ceramic ware plates are smooth-glazed in varying shades of deep blue. The gray, matte-finished corner provides a tasteful contrast of both color and texture. Shiny black dots speckle the gray portion, matching the deeper tones of the smooth-glazed blue surface. The undulated rim adds a natural look and feel to the fine craftsmanship of these beautiful plates. This set is the perfect size for serving a variety of foods, such as sushi or small pastries. Look for matching tableware in our Black and Blue Collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11-1/2"" x W 4-7/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-blue-plate-set-i-set-of-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-blue-plate-set-i-set-of-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11933|11933|ITEM|"Black and Brown Contemporary Ceramic Asian Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11933.html"|""|(6.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan, this ceramic Asian soup spoon is in a unique palette of black and brown and is a simple and stylish way to enjoy your favorite Asian soup and dessert. It is also an innovative way to serve unique appetizer dishes in style.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this ceramic Asian Soup spoon features a high gloss black with a distinctive brown border. The effect is simple yet dramatic and unique.

    Bringing together contemporary modern sentiments in the sleek black with a more rustic charm with the brown border, this ceramic Asian soup spoon is versatile and can be used to add a chic edge or rustic flavor to your dining table.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this ceramic Asian soup spoon is user-friendly as it is stylish. It is ideal for lovers of the out-of-the-ordinary when it comes to table wares.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-brown-contemporary-ceramic-asian-soup-spoon-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-brown-contemporary-ceramic-asian-soup-spoon-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 10490|10490|ITEM|"Black and Brown Sauce Dispenser"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10490.html"|""|(15.35)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Keep salad dressing bottles and soy sauce packets hidden in the kitchen, and set out this ceramic sauce dispenser instead. Ribbed dispenser has a textured appearance and offsetting brown details, and can hold sauces, oils, milk, cream and other liquids. Use as a complementary addition to a variety of sets from our dinnerware collection. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Sauce Dispenser Dimension (H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (10.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-brown-sauce-dispenser-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-brown-sauce-dispenser-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10500|10500|ITEM|"Black and Green Sauce Dish (LAST 2)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10500.html"|""|(6.95)|(3.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Smooth cool black alloy meets glossy green glaze for an interesting look, something this ceramic sauce dish can attest to. While ideal for sauces, condiments and garnishes, saucer is versatile enough to be use throughout the house for small items such as paper clips, earrings and safety pins. Made in Japan.     LAST TWO
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-green-sauce-dish-last-2-4.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-green-sauce-dish-56.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11973|11973|ITEM|"Black and Orange Marble Swirl Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11973.html"|""|(25.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, this pair of Japanese lacquered chopsticks is in a stylish black and feature a unique marble swirl design in brown, orange and beige.

    Known as wakasa nuri hashi, which can be translated into “wakasa lacquer chopsticks”. Chopsticks like this stylish Japanese lacquered chopsticks is highly regarded creations that have been in production in Fukui prefecture since the Edo period. Layer upon layer of lacquer is applied in the production method. Final product are then polished to a smooth and glossy finish..

    This marble swirl design resembling the rings of tree trunks is a well-known effect that comes from carving of the chopsticks after the layers of lacquer. Swirl designs are carved inwards to expose lacquer layers.

    Wakasa Japanese lacquered chopsticks are extremely labor intensive to produce and are highly regarded as a perfected art of chopsticks craftsmanship.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-orange-marble-swirl-japanese-lacquered-chopsticks-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-orange-marble-swirl-japanese-lacquered-chopsticks-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|2| 10449|10449|ITEM|"Black and Red Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10449.html"|""|(1.75)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Need matching accessories for your collection of Asian-inspired dinnerware? This black and red melamine spoon offers a deeper base than ordinary spoons and will coordinate beautifully with any of the pieces in our Chinese Calligraphy or Red Crackle Collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in China.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-red-spoon-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-red-spoon-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|10| 11097|11097|ITEM|"Black and White Cat Delight Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11097.html"|""|(7.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"An unusual combination of one white lacquered chopstick and one black one, this pair of chopsticks is accented by silver cats at play. If you love cats or have friends that do, this playful pair of chopsticks has perfectly captured the poses of cats at play and will bring you delight. As an added bonus, the tapered tips are finished in a sandy texture that will help in holding onto slippery bits of food. Packaged in cellophane for easy gift giving. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 7-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-white-cat-delight-chopsticks-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-white-cat-delight-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10877|10877|ITEM|"Black and White Ceramic Dispenser"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10877.html"|""|(16.65)|(12.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Decorate your table with this classic black ceramic sauce jug. The encircled white Japanese characters read ""soy sauce"" although the dispenser is also perfect for olive oil, vinegar and other condiments. A cork lid seals the ceramic jug to keep liquids fresh. Ceramic coils ridge the body of the dispenser, while the spout remains completely smooth. A small hole sits near the corked top of the jug and promotes a solid flow of liquid. The texture of the jug is glazed smooth to the touch. Made in Japan. Hand washing recommended. Ships in a cardboard gift box.
  • Sauce Dispenser (H 5"")
  • Product Wt. (6.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-white-ceramic-dispenser-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-white-ceramic-dispenser-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 10510|10510|ITEM|"Black and White Swirl Saucer"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10510.html"|""|(3.05)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Start with a black spot at the center of a milky white dish and swirl clockwise several times. The end result is an interesting pattern almost too mesmerizing to cover up. Smooth porcelain saucer is great for sauces and condiments, or show off its design by using it as a spoon rest. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-white-swirl-saucer-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-white-swirl-saucer-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10979|10979|ITEM|"Black Bamboo Handmade Checker Trivet Pair"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10979.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Use this convenient and lovely black bamboo trivet for your pots, bowls, and serving dishes. The heat-resistant, anti slip trivet with soft bottom will prevent your kitchenware from scratching or damaging your table’s surface, so you can take advantage of the table space for vases, decorative pieces, or steaming hot serving ware. The handmade checker design is accentuated by the natural pattern of natural bamboo. Comes in a pair, and each pair is available in 3 colors: brown with light bamboo, black with silver, or black with gold. Please specify which color you would like to order, or Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will send you the customer favorite. Made in Taiwan.
  • Trivet Dimension (L 7-1/2"" x W 7-1/2"" x H 1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-bamboo-handmade-checker-trivet-pair-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-bamboo-handmade-checker-trivet-pair-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10866|10866|ITEM|"Black Cherry Blossom Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10866.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The youthful, yet elegant squared chopsticks have square tops with rounded edges. Light blue and plum colored cherry blossoms infuse the top portions of the sticks and the bottom section of the set is a simple, classic black. These sticks are great to eat noodles and other traditional Asian foods with as they taper into points, making grabbing onto food easier than some other sets. Perfect for stocking stuffers, party favors and hair accessories. The smooth texture of the chopsticks makes this practically shine. Made in China. Ships in individual plastic pouch.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 10195|10195|ITEM|"Black Chopstick Bag"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10195.html"|""|(2.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Store your favorite chopsticks in this stylish bag, which is perfect for traveling or taking your lunch to go. Made of polyester, this soft bag has a velvety texture and drawstring closure. Hand wash recommended. Individually plastic wrapped. Made in Taiwan.
  • Bag Dimension (L 10-1/4"" x W 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-chopstick-bag-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-chopstick-bag-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|9| 10091|10091|ITEM|"Black Chopstick Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10091.html"|""|(4.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Stylishly store your chopsticks in this colorful case the next time you are on the go. Made of plastic, in black with blue and red v-shaped knots outlined in gold. This chopstick case is ideal for travel, work, picnics and camping. Dishwasher safe and individually wrapped. Made in Japan.
  • Case Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-chopstick-case-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-chopstick-case-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 11681|11681|ITEM|"Black Classic Traditional Lidded Japanese Miso Soup Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11681.html"|""|(7.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from durable plastic, this lidded Japanese miso soup bowl is in the traditional palette of Japanese soup bowls-black and red. Featuring a black lid, black exterior and black interior complemented by a red trim along the rim of bowl and the top of lid handle, this charming miso soup bowl is a great addition for any household.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this miso soup bowl is a functional choice. Featuring gridded texture all along the exterior to enhance grip and to create visual textures, this miso soup bowl is perfect sized for serving and enjoying soup dishes, as well as rice.

    Complete with a matching lid, this miso soup bowl is classically simple and a great addition for serving Japanese soup and rice dishes. The same design is available in red (11291) for those who like to mix and match a little when it comes to tablewares.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-classic-traditional-lidded-japanese-miso-soup-bowl-64.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-classic-traditional-lidded-japanese-miso-soup-bowl-65.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8ft874|8FT874|ITEM|"Black Color Yixing Tea Cup (LAST 2 SET)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8FT874.html"|""|(10.95)|(7.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Serve tea in these stony gray cups when you want to go for something simple. These porous, rough-finished cups are made with traditional Yixing clay. They will retain the heat from tea. These cups are also compatible with virtually any Yixing teapot. With their petite size, it will be hard to not drink in moderation. Enjoy the entire four-piece set. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (9.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-color-yixing-tea-cup-last-2-set-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-color-yixing-tea-cup-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11106|11106|ITEM|"Black Crane Chopstick Rest (Last 4)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11106.html"|""|(1.95)|(1.15)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Highly esteemed in both Chinese and Japanese culture, cranes are symbolic of longevity, good health and immortality, and their presence marks a truly auspicious event. Celebrate your next special occasion, or add a nice touch to everyday dinners with family and friends by including this lovely black origami crane chopstick rest on your tablescape. Made of porcelain, this chopstick rest is dishwasher safe. Made in China.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-crane-chopstick-rest-last-4-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-crane-chopstick-rest-23.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 10094|10094|ITEM|"Black Dragonfly Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10094.html"|""|(8.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Yellow dragonflies stand out like fireflies on this sleek, black pair of chopsticks. Red-eyed dragonflies are evenly distributed on the upper half of these wooden chopsticks. Slim with tapering tips, the chopsticks work well for picking up anything, from a grain of rice to a piece of meat. The complementing storage case, also festooned with dragonflies, makes these chopsticks practically ready to give as a gift. Hand washing recommended. Chopsticks and case are individually wrapped together. Made in Japan.
  • Case Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-dragonfly-chopsticks-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-dragonfly-chopsticks-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| 10989|10989|ITEM|"Black Glazed Porcelain Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10989.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Besides chopsticks, another utensil that is a staple in the Asian tabletop is the porcelain soup spoon. These spoons are always presented alongside noodle-soup dishes and won-ton or miso soups as they allow the diner to scoop up the various tid bits that are part of the savory experience. Made of porcelain which doesn't get too hot to burn your mouth, the flat bottom design of the soup spoon keeps it stable on the table. This spoon also comes in black (#10989), Yellow (#10993), White (#10988), Lime Green (#10991), Orange (#10992) or Blue (#10990). Dishwasher safe and made in China. Discontinued
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-glazed-porcelain-soup-spoon-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-glazed-porcelain-soup-spoon-66.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 11009|11009|ITEM|"Black Lacquer Blue Cherry Blossom Chopsticks with Travel Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11009.html"|""|(8.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The understated opulence of these black lacquered chopsticks will bring a touch of elegance to your simple carry out meals. The added bonus of the matching plastic carrying case allows you the freedom and convenience of bringing them to restaurants or dinner parties and luncheons as well. Once you have experienced dining with the sleek design and splinter free version of authentic chopsticks; you will never want to use the disposable kind again.

    These lovely chopsticks are sleekly attractive as the ebony lacquer is lightly decorated at the top with either navy or deep red color accented with a golden cherry blossom motif. The tips of the chopsticks are cleverly made with extra grooves that ensure a tight hold on the morsels of food. The matching cases are made of black lacquer like washable plastic and are the perfect size to pop into your purse, briefcase, or desk top for easy access. A thoughtful and inexpensive gift for any occasion. Wrapped in cellophane. Made in Japan.
  • Travel Chopstick Case Dimension (L 9-5/8"" x W 1-1/8"" x H 5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquer-blue-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-with-travel-case-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquer-blue-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-with-travel-case-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|5| 8108|8108|ITEM|"Black Lacquer Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8108.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Add these ""basic black"" chopsticks to your kitchenware collection for a modern and new look! These lacquer chopsticks are sleek and durable. The ends are tapered for easy pick-up. Get ten pairs of chopsticks for a great price. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquer-chopsticks-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquer-chopsticks-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11010|11010|ITEM|"Black Lacquer Red Cherry Blossom Chopsticks with Travel Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11010.html"|""|(8.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The understated opulence of these black lacquered chopsticks will bring a touch of elegance to your simple carry out meals. The added bonus of the matching plastic carrying case allows you the freedom and convenience of bringing them to restaurants or dinner parties and luncheons as well. Once you have experienced dining with the sleek design and splinter free version of authentic chopsticks; you will never want to use the disposable kind again.

    These lovely chopsticks are sleekly attractive as the ebony lacquer is lightly decorated at the top with either navy or deep red color accented with a golden cherry blossom motif. The tips of the chopsticks are cleverly made with extra grooves that ensure a tight hold on the morsels of food. The matching cases are made of black lacquer like washable plastic and are the perfect size to pop into your purse, briefcase, or desk top for easy access. A thoughtful and inexpensive gift for any occasion. Wrapped in cellophane. Made in Japan.
  • Travel Chopstick Case Dimension (L 9-5/8"" x W 1-1/8"" x H 5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquer-red-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-with-travel-case-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquer-red-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-with-travel-case-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 10711|10711|ITEM|"Black Lacquered Abalone Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10711.html"|""|(14.85)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Rings of orange, red and yellow lacquer circle around the black lacquered chopsticks. The different colors put the different sections of perfect blue abalone shells on full display. The tops of these rounded chopsticks are painted black and taper into points. This set is heavier than most sets and is smooth in texture, though different consistencies are noticeable. The design stops two inches from the base to ensure the life of the ornate set. Made in Japan. Ships in individual plastic pouch. Hand wash only. Discountinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquered-abalone-chopsticks-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lacquered-abalone-chopsticks-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7682|7682|ITEM|"Black Lucky Japanese Daruma Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7682.html"|""|(7.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This Japanese daruma doll is made out of paper machi and is in a striking black and is a unique way to bring a bit of luck and encouragement to friends and loved ones.

    Japanese daruma dolls are popular in Japan and are said to be modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism in Japan. Japanese daruma dolls are seen as a lucky talisman and a symbolism of perseverance in Japan.

    Their round shape are said to be a symbol for picking oneself up after facing an obstacle. Many daruma dolls are roly-poly toys in Japan that come back upright after being knocked down.

    Japanese daruma doll also typically has both eyes left unpainted. Upon setting a goal, one paints in one eye of the daruma doll. When that goal has been accomplished, the second eye can then be painted in. It is believed that upon giving the daruma doll his full sight, one's wish will be granted.

    This Japanese daruma doll is in black-a color associated with protecting against ill luck and evil, and has the inscriptions welcoming luck on its belly, and ""welcoming wealth and luck"" in gold on the side. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Daruma Dimension (D 2-1/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lucky-japanese-daruma-doll-61.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-lucky-japanese-daruma-doll-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7617|7617|ITEM|"Black Manekii Neko Keychain (LAST 2)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7617.html"|""|(4.25)|(1.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, this Maneki Neko keychain comes in a delightful shade of black. Featuring a Maneki Neko with a raised left paw in a gesture of beckoning, it will welcome good fortune your way.

    Maneki Neko , also known as the Japanese lucky cat or the Japanese lucky cat originated in Japan during the Edo period, and have since spread in popularity. Today, Mankei Nekos can be found all over Asia. It is believed that Mankei Nekos with their paws raised in a gesture of welcome, beckons good fortune for their owners.

    With this cute black Mankei Neko keychain, you can now bring good luck with you where ever you go. Keep your keys bundled together with this gorgeous and lucky keychain.

    This Maneki Neko keychain comes packaged in a plastic wrapped. It will make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season. Get all three color (black, gold and white)
  • Keychain Dimension (L 3-1/2"")
  • Figurine Dimension (D 3/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-manekii-neko-keychain-last-3-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-manekii-neko-keychain-30.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7284|7284|ITEM|"Black Porcelain Lucky Money Cat Coin Bank"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7284.html"|""|(37.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-porcelain-lucky-money-cat-coin-bank-21.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-porcelain-maneki-neko-coin-bank-26.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1935|T1935|ITEM|"Black Tetsubin Lucky Teapot"|""|""|(56.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-lucky-teapot-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-lucky-teapot-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot-black-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Black Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2296 :T2347)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot-black-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Black Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1830 :T1933 :T2296 :T2347)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-teapot-86.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-teapot-96.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot-black-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Black Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1962 :T1935 :T2296)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-teapot-91.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-teapot-97.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1933|T1933|ITEM|"Black Tetsubin Teapot with Bamboo Design "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1933.html"|""|(59.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Taiwan from ceramic, this adorable good luck cat coin bank is an adorable way to brighten up your workspace, save, and bring good luck your way.

    With a joyful smiling expression, this good luck cat is a cute white calico cat with brown, orange and yellow spots and features an arching scroll on its belly with the Chinese characters “ Great Fortune and Blessings to come”. Cherry blossom motif decorate the front of this lucky cat, while the back features two lucky gourds, cherry blossoms and other lucky objects.

    Holding a lucky drum with the words “Welcoming Fortune” in its left paw and a lucky blue orb in its right, this cute good luck cat is seated on a satin pillow, this good luck cat makes a cheerful addition.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this charming good luck cat also features a charming cherry blossom motif on its belly. Brighten up your office, study, and home with this charming good luck cat coin bank.
  • Maneki Neko Bank Dimensions (L 4"" x W 3"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (9.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-teapot-with-bamboo-design-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-tetsubin-teapot-with-bamboo-design-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10887|10887|ITEM|"Black Travel Chopsticks with Carrying Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10887.html"|""|(6.05)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Another great idea imported from Japan, this beautiful travel chopstick set with carrying case is a great way to avoid the splintering chopstick syndrome often experienced in Asian restaurants and carryout dinners. Once you get used to bringing your own set of beautiful chopsticks, you won't want to go back to using the throwaway versions. The black lacquer of the chopsticks is decorated with a leaf pattern and is housed in a matching plastic box with a secure, sliding lid. Make every meal out extra special when you use these elegant utensils. Hand washing recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Box Dimension (L 9-3/4"" x W 1-1/8"" x H 1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-travel-chopsticks-with-carrying-case-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-travel-chopsticks-with-carrying-case-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 11977|11977|ITEM|"Black Wakasa Midnight Stars Pearl Inlay Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11977.html"|""|(29.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from wood, this pair of Japanese lacquered chopsticks is in an enchanting black and features beautiful pearl and shell inlays providing a rich textured and shimmering elegance.

    Wakasa nuri hashi, which can be translated into “wakasa Japanese lacquered chopsticks” is a traditional chopsticks making craft that uses a painstaking production method of lacquering layers upon layers of lacquer to create the deep glossy look. Designs of chopsticks are crafted by polishing or waxing the chopsticks.

    Lacquered to a beautiful glossy finish, this pair of Japanese lacquered chopsticks’ design is created by carving, which creates a unique texture. Shimmering gold waves surrounds the shell inlays giving a more charming look to this elegant pair of chopsticks.

    A charming and unique gift idea. Hand washing is recommended for this item.

    Discontinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-wakasa-midnight-stars-pearl-inlay-japanese-lacquered-chopsticks-78.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-wakasa-midnight-stars-pearl-inlay-japanese-lacquered-chopsticks-79.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| collections-black-waves||ITEM|"Black Waves"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Classic black is both stylish and dramatic, but when contrasted with polished black, the touch of brilliance is undeniable. It’s the concept behind this collection of ceramic tableware. Each piece is texture finished in matte black and energized with sleek black undulating waves. Whether you’re serving up breakfast to the family or dinner to guests, this collection will create the perfect setting dressed up or down. Because black goes with almost anything, set can be mixed and matched with other dinnerware pieces for a unique table setting. All pieces are microwavable and dishwasher safe."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-waves-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-waves-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11240|11240|ITEM|"Black Wooden Smart Chopsticks and Chopsticks Rest Set"|""|""|(3.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-wooden-smart-chopsticks-and-chopsticks-rest-set-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-wooden-smart-chopsticks-and-chopsticks-rest-set-65.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue||ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"For those who prefer simple designs with the modern touch, the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection is ideal, featuring bold colors and clean cuts. It is extravagant not for picturesque illustrations, but for its luxurious texture and appearance. The collection offers dishes, plates, and bowls in multiple sizes as well as a Blended Shades Matte Black/Shiny Blue Renge spoon. Soup, rice, sushi, kebabs-you'll be able to dress up a number of delicacies in a number of portion sizes. But the highlighting feature of the collection is in the blended shades of blue, gray, and black that come together for a combined matte and shiny finish. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12040 :12040-1 :9719 :9719-1 :12041 :12041-1 :12039 :12039-1 :12038-1 :11177 :11176 :8108 :10195 :S1228)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12038|12038|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Dipping Sauce Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12038.html"|""|(38.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this dipping sauce set comes with six sauce dishes perfect for dipping soy sauce, ketchup, and other condiments into.

    In deep blue and black tones, this dipping sauce set gives a classically modern appearance sure to dignify any tabletop. While most of the sauce dish is a smooth and glossy blue with speckles shades of black, the speckled metallic black is more matted with a paper like texture to it. The sauce dish sits upon an unglazed bottom that exposes the natural ceramic clay which was used to make it. Due to the baking process, the natural ceramic clay composes slight tones of brown.

    Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection, this dipping sauce set makes a great addition to any dining table. With a scalloped rim this sauce dish set continues further with it’s beautifully hand made design, making it a unique tableware piece to add to your collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

    Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3"" x W 3"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 12.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-dipping-sauce-set-for-six-76.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-dipping-sauce-set-for-six-77.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2384|T2384|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Ceramic Tea Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2384.html"|""|(7.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this small-sized, affordable Japanese teacup is made of sturdy and long-lasting ceramicware, featuring a mottled black matte surface accented with a smooth, shiny mottled glaze in a bright, stunning shade of blue. Towards the bottom, the cup is black, with a ribbed texture. The interior is black with a matte finish. The cup is safe for the dishwasher and microwave. It is three inches in diameter, and perfect for holding your favorite tea or other hot beverages. Buy two of these Japanese cups for enjoying tea with a loved one. Pair them with Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Ceramic Teapot that is also part of the larger line of matching tableware in the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection. Mix and match various pieces from this beautiful collection to create your own custom set for your family or for entertaining your guests. This as well as other matching pieces from the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection will make thoughtful wedding, birthday, or housewarming gifts.
  • Product Dimension (D 3"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (5.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-ceramic-tea-cup-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-ceramic-tea-cup-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2307|T2307|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Ceramic Teapot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2307.html"|""|(49.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, the Japanese ceramic teapot is an eye-catching blend of matte and glossy glazes. With the top of the teapot being a smooth deep speckled earthen shades of blue, the matte speckled grey and black areas on the bottom as well as the lid make the two textures contrast each other making this teapot the center of attention.

    With a removable bamboo handle with a wire inning to easily hook onto the teapot, this large Japanese ceramic teapot also has a built in stainless steel infuser by the inner opening of the spout. The lid of the Japanese teapot is a metallic grey and black matte finish while the handle of the lid has the similar glossy earthen shades of blue. While the top areas of the lid are either matte or glossed, the bottom of the lid exposes the natural ceramic the teapot was made from. The inner area where the lid rests on the teapot as well is unglazed and exposes the natural white ceramic as well.

    With a traditional teapot shape this teapot is large enough for several servings of tea. Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection, this Japanese ceramic teapot is recommended to be washed by hand and not microwave safe because of the metal handle and stainless steel built in infuser.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 7-1/2"" x W 5-5/8"" x H 5""), With Handle (H 8-3/8"")
  • Teapot Capacity (33 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 9.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-ceramic-teapot-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-ceramic-teapot-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1154|s1154|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Sake Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/s1154.html"|""|(37.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese sake set is perfect for admirers of traditional and eastern designs with its unique glazes and textures.

    Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection, this Japanese sake set features an eye catching smooth and glossy earthen blue that can be viewed like the deep ocean floor with speckled hues of blues and blacks. As a complete opposite but definite intriguing piece of this work of art is the matte alloy like bottom half of the sake cup and jug that has a more smooth paper like feel. With these two different textures pieced together, it truly makes this saki set stand out from others.

    Packaged in a paper gift box, this Japanese sake set comes with one jug and four matching cups. Enjoy a drink with friends using this earthen sake set or even give as a housewarming or wedding gift for those that love to enjoy sake with some company. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Jug Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 4-7/8"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Jug Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (1 lb 6.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sake-set-for-four-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sake-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12039-1|12039-1|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12039-1.html"|""|(7.15)|(6.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This black and blue Japanese Sauce Dish is the prefect size, sleek, modern, and ideal for serving your favorite Asian sauces. From soy to wasabi, hoisin to miso paste – anything you want to provide guests in a small quantity can be served in this sophisticated Asian sauce dish from the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection. The exemplary feature of this high quality ceramic piece is the beautifully crafted glazing. Finished in blue, black and gray the colors are striking and impressive. The look is reminiscent of a mysterious cave or dark water. This Asian saucer is glazed in a deep metallic black that consumes the earthenware underneath, then glazed a second time in shades of shiny navy blue. Finally, this Japanese Sauce Dish features a matte speckled and gray finish on the lower exterior of the dish and the interior. This Japanese Sauce Dish will catch your eye on any table, but the effect is amplified when you pair this saucer with other pieces from the same collection, such as Ceramic Bowl and Soy Sauce Dispenser. You’ll want to keep this impressive blue sauce dish for yourself, but it makes a great gift to mark a co-workers achievements or a teacher’s birthday.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 1-5/8"")
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12039|12039|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Sauce Dish Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12039.html"|""|(42.85)|(37.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese sauce dish set comes with six soy sauce dipping bowls. Each beautifully crafted in deep shades of navy blue and a metallic black, this sauce dish set makes a gorgeous and unique addition to any dinning table.

    Featuring an earthen look, each saucer in this sauce dish set showcases a matte speckled black and grey in the lower interior and lower exterior, complimented by a glossy speckled navy blue and black tones on the top as if they were dipped when colored.

    Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection, this lovely sauce dish set bring to mind a deep and wondrous watery cave with rocky textures and deep blue glossy shades. Surprise your dinner guests with the entire collection for an astonishing and unique representation of these contrasting textures combined together.

    Perfect for serving soy sauce and other dipping sauces and condiments, this Japanese dipping bowl set is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sauce-dish-set-for-six-79.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sauce-dish-set-for-six-80.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12038-1|12038-1|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12038-1.html"|""|(6.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from sturdy ceramic, this thick soy sauce dish will bring an unmatchable contemporary charm to your home. As part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection, this small dipping bowl gets its unique charm from its combination of colors and textures. The majority of the Japan-made bowl glazed with a combination of glossy midnight blue and a lighter navy blue, the dish gives off a cool and mysterious aura. One corner of the dish is coated with a silvery matte finish, accompanied by speckles black glaze that give the singular corner a coarse texture for better grip and hold. To finish it off, the bottom of this dish exposes orange-tinted raw ceramic from which the tiny dish was made from. This unglazed portion also gives you more hold on the small soy sauce dish, ensuring that spills will be the least of your worries. This single saucer has raised and naturally wavy edges that enable you to put in a good amount of sauce or condiments for you to dip your food in. Its microwave and dishwasher safe make it a practical and convenient addition to your dining table. You can also use this little dish to hold small trinkets that you have lying around, as its dark colors are sure to accentuate anything you put inside. With its wide variety of uses and beautiful contemporary design, this Japanese soy sauce dish will impress guests and make for a great conversation starter.
  • Dish Dimension (L 3” x W 3” x H 7/8”)
  • Product Wt. (8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12041|12041|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Square Appetizer or Snack Plates"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12041.html"|""|(68.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection, these square appetizer or snack plates comes in a set of six, featuring bold glossy navy colors along with a matte speckled grey and black.

    Perfect for serving your favorite appetizer, salad, and dessert dishes, this square appetizer or snack plates set has scalloped and raised edges that give it a functional and intricate look, while keeping any slightly saucy or moist desserts from spilling out of the dish.

    In a striking speckled navy and black glossy design, one corner of the plate is exposes a matte textured finish in a metallic black and grey color. The appetizer plates rest on a small square footing that exposes the natural white ceramic it was made from. With these two contrasting textures and finishes, this dishes set makes a chic addition to households with a taste for the contemporary with this modern unique dinning ware.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this square appetizer or snack plates set is microwave and dishwasher safe and comes packaged in a paper box.
  • Plate Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 2.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-square-appetizer-or-snack-plates-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-square-appetizer-or-snack-plates-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9719-1|9719-1|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Japanese Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9719-1.html"|""|(25.55)|(22.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Functional and chic, this Japanese sushi plate is one of the best pieces of tableware you could bring to the dining table! Made from thick, durable ceramic, this rectangular plate has a mixture of colors and textures that come together to create a modern style. Similar to other members in the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection, this long plate is mostly glazed with a mix of midnight blue and lighter navy blue, accompanied with a smooth and glossy texture. However, one corner remains untouched by the blue glaze, which is instead covered with a silver matte texture and flecks of black glaze that bump outward. The coarse texture of this plate’s unique corner gives you better grip and hold on the Japanese sushi plate, as the sturdy ceramic that it is made from makes it heavy to hold. Another unglazed portion of the Japan-made plate is the exterior bottom of the plate, which exposes matte-textured raw ceramic. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this plate continues to show its practical nature by allowing less time to be spent washing dishes or preparing food. Large enough to hold a regular-sized sushi roll, this Japanese sushi plate can actually hold much more than just sushi. It can be used as a serving plate for any appetizers or desserts. Because of its dark backdrop, this serving plate can accentuate any food that you put on it and will prevent potential spills or slips with its raised wavy edge. Whether you use this plate to serve food or use it as a dish to hold candles, bottles, or letters, it will continue to be a useful and important addition in your home.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11-1/2” x W 4-7/8” x H 1”)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sushi-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-japanese-sushi-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12040|12040|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Rectangle Plates for Sushi Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12040.html"|""|(132.85)|(112.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this rectangle plates for sushi is covered in an eye-catching blend of glossy and matte glazes. A smooth glass-like finish in shades of indigo blue stretches across the plate from three corners. A beautiful contrasting matte black coating with a paper-like texture emerges from its remaining corner. A thin layer of black lines reveal themselves on the rim of this piece, providing an elegant complement to its rich dark-hued color scheme.

    Admirers of traditional art or Eastern-style design will appreciate this rectangular plate set with it’s unique wavy edges, as well as the natural color gradations in its blue glaze.

    This gorgeous individually sized rectangular ceramic piece is an ideal size for serving varieties of sushi and sashimi, as well as non-Asian appetizers like canapés or vegetable crudités. This striking selection is sure to make a memorable impression while displayed in a cabinet or on a plate stand as well.

    In addition to its lovely appearance, these rectangle plates for sushi is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making for convenient and low-maintenance use and clean-up.

    Part of our Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue tableware collection, these rectangle plates set for sushi is the perfect gift for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or holidays. For an elegant gift set, pair this piece with another similarly designed ceramic product, including our rice bowl, cup or soy sauce dispenser.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/4"" x W 5-7/8"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (8 lb 7.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-rectangle-plates-for-sushi-set-of-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-rectangle-plates-for-sushi-set-of-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12040-1|12040-1|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Rectangular Japanese Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12040-1.html"|""|(22.25)|(20.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a compelling mix of colors and textures, this rectangular Japanese sushi plate is bound to impress all your friends and family! Large enough to hold sushi, sashimi, crackers, tapas, or any kind of appetizers, the deep colors of this plate are sure to accentuate any colors that your food might have, making it an ideal serving plate. Great food presentation will be effortless, especially with the exposed ceramic footing that gives the plate a bit of height. The majority of the bowl is finished with a dark navy blue glaze with hints of morning blue, the exception being one singular corner. This corner is coated with a silvery black color that stands out from the rest of the Japanese sushi plate’s deep blue. In contrast to the smooth, glossy texture that the majority of the plate has, this metallic-colored corner has a rough, matte texture, making it the perfect corner to hold and grip the mid-sized plate by. The raised edges of this magnificent Japan-made rectangular plate are naturally waved, adding a unique factor to the already stunning plate. As a part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection (collections-blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue), this durable and functional Japanese sushi plate is microwave and dishwasher safe, making food preparation and clean up easier than ever. When you pair this sushi plate with a rice bowl (9716-1) and an appetizer plate (12041-1), you can make a cohesive setting that brings a contemporary charm to your dining table.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/3” x W 5-7/8” x H 7/8”)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-rectangular-japanese-sushi-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-rectangular-japanese-sushi-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1228|S1228|ITEM|"Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Small Japanese Sake Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1228.html"|""|(4.55)|(3.85)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Perfect for enjoying a small refreshing portion of your favorite sake, this beautiful Japanese sake cup combines two different textures to make an interesting and unique earthen piece.

    Part of the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue Collection, this small Japanese sake cup features a dark blue and black speckled glossy surface on the top of the sake cup which is complimented by a matte black and grey black alloy like bumpy surface on the bottom half of the cup. The style of this earthen sake cup makes it look like the matte cup was dipped into blue, which covers the top half unevenly making each cup unique.

    Made in Japan out of quality ceramic, this sake cup is a perfect size for enjoying your sake in one shot or in small sips, this beautiful Japanese sake cup is great for warm or cold sake. Sold individually which makes this sake cup great for getting enough for your entire party. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/4"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-small-japanese-sake-cup-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blended-shades-matte-black-and-shiny-blue-small-japanese-sake-cup-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tetsubin-blue||ITEM|"Blue"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9ST1025)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-39.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1194|T1194|ITEM|"Blue and Black Blended Japanese Ceramic Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1194.html"|""|(7.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Savor your tea in style with this classic and elegantly crafted Japanese ceramic cup, featuring a gorgeous blend of glossy blue and matte black glazes. Made in Japan, this medium-size ceramic piece is the perfect size container for an individual serving of green, black or herbal tea, or other favorite hot or cold beverage.

    Tea is a historic and beloved beverage enjoyed throughout Japan. One long-standing practice among many Japanese is to serve and drink tea in special decorative ceramic cups. Traditionally, such lovely and durable cups are designed without handles.

    Now you can create your own teatime traditions with this striking Japanese ceramic cup. The top half of each piece features a glassy smooth indigo blue glaze, while the lower portion is covered with a sandy-textured black matte finish. This raised dark coating also lines the cup's interior, and its lip is outlined in a thin layer of black.

    This eye-catching cup is part of our Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue tableware collection. For a complete gift set, pair this selection with another similarly designed ceramic product, including our rice bowl, plate, or soy sauce dispenser. Discontinued
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Cup Capacity (6 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (5.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-blended-japanese-ceramic-cup-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-blended-japanese-ceramic-cup-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11177|11177|ITEM|"Blue and Black Blended Japanese Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11177.html"|""|(29.95)|(25.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Whether you're preparing a festive meal for a large dinner party or looking to add a special piece to your collection of Asian tableware, our blue and black blended ceramic Japanese dinner plate is sure to be a beautiful addition to any kitchen, dining area or display shelf.

    Made in Japan, this large ceramic Japanese dinner plate is covered in an eye-catching blend of glossy and matte glazes. A smooth glass-like finish in shades of ocean and indigo blue stretches across the plate from its top right and left and lower right corners. A matte black coating with a sand-line texture emerges from its bottom left corner. A thin layer of black lines the four sides of this piece, providing an elegant complement to its rich dark-hued color scheme.

    Admirers of traditional art or Eastern-style design will appreciate this plate's unique wavy edges, as well as the natural color gradations in its blue glaze.

    This gorgeous Asian rectangular plate is an ideal size for serving varieties of sushi and sashimi, as well as non-Asian appetizers like canapes or vegetable crudites. And outside of the kitchen or dining room, this striking selection is sure to make a memorable impression while displayed in a cabinet or on a plate stand.

    In addition to its lovely appearance, this Asian rectangular plate is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making for convenient and low-maintenance use and clean-up.

    The perfect gift for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or holidays, this beautiful ceramic plate is part of our Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue tableware collection. For an elegant gift set, pair this Japanese dinner plate with another similarly designed ceramic product, including our rice bowl, cup or soy sauce dispenser.
  • Plate Dimension (9-1/2"" x W 6-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 12 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-blended-japanese-dinner-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-blended-ceramic-serving-plate-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11178|11178|ITEM|"Blue and Black Blended Soy Sauce Dispenser"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11178.html"|""|(15.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Function and elegance come together in our eye-catching ceramic soy sauce dispenser, featuring a striking blend of dark matte and glossy blue and black glazes.

    Crafted in Japan, this medium-size piece is designed to hold and serve soy sauces and other liquid condiments, like teriyaki and hot sauces. With its slightly curved spout and removable vented lid, this versatile accessory may also serve as charming container for a variety of oils; from olive and sesame oils, to flavor-infused chili and garlic oils.

    Each microwave and dishwasher safe soy sauce dispenser features a cylindrical body and convenient exterior side ribbing to help prevent slippage. The upper portions of the piece's pot and spout are cast in a lovely smooth glassy blue finish, while its interior and midsection is coated in a shiny blueish-black glaze. The lid and lower quarter of each dispenser displays a sandy-textured silver-black matte coating.

    This lovely ceramic dispenser is part of our Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue tableware collection. To create a unique themed gift set, combine this piece with another similarly designed selection, including our rice bowl, plate, or tea cup.
  • Soy Dispenser Dimension (L 4-1/2"" x W 3"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Soy Dispenser Capacity (8 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (7.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-blended-soy-sauce-dispenser-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-blended-soy-sauce-dispenser-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11139|11139|ITEM|"Blue and Black Ceramic Dragonfly Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11139.html"|""|(4.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Add an elegant buzz to your utensil collection with our blue and black ceramic dragonfly spoon. Made in Japan, this medium size piece is part of our lovely blue dragonfly ceramic tableware collection.

    Each spoon features a gorgeous deep indigo blue glaze with blackish accents along its edge. As a hallmark of our dragonfly collection, a sandy, unglazed, brown colored insect is carved on each utensil-a delicate accent sure to catch the eye of any art lover or ceramics collector.

    This striking spoon pairs perfectly with our matching dragonfly tea set, mug set, or bowl collections. Its distinct appearance also makes it a great individual gift for your favorite nature lover or tea or coffee drinker.

    In addition to its elegant appearance, each dragonfly theme blue ceramic spoon is also dishwasher safe-a convenient quality sure to be appreciated by busy students, home cooks and most anyone who enjoys easy to maintain tableware.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-3/8"" x W 1-3/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-ceramic-dragonfly-spoon-35.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-black-ceramic-dragonfly-spoon-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| t1564|T1564|ITEM|"Blue and Brown Stained Beverage Set "|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1564.html"|""|(56.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Greet guests with these small tumblers doused in cascades of blue, teal, green and brown. Part of their unique charm is how vastly different textures dominate the exterior. While the top half of every cup sports a sleek, crackle glaze, the bottom contains soft bumps which should strengthen one's hold on it. This ceramic four-cup set can hold hot or cold drinks. With their petite height, you'll be able to ration tea in moderation. Dishwasher safe. The whole assortment comes packaged in a paper gift box. Made in Japan.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 15 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-brown-stained-beverage-set-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-brown-stained-beverage-set-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11453|11453|ITEM|"Blue and Brown Traditional Japanese Motif Wooden Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11453.html"|""|(3.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China and crafted from quality natural wood, this wooden chopsticks set features the traditional Japanese motifs of lines and hashes in a classic royal blue and white set beautifully against the honey brown shade with fine natural wood grains.

    With five lovely pairs of chopsticks, this wooden chopsticks set is an ideal way to serve your dinner guests at your next sushi dinner party. Showcasing a simple, yet elegant design that features a simply palette of blue and brown, and minimal and clean designs of lines and hashes, this chopsticks set using the traditional Japanese color palette of blue, white and brown.

    Each pair of chopsticks features an alternate panel of three white hashes set against a royal blue background and dark blue parallel lines against a natural wood background.

    Each pair of chopsticks also showcases a tapering shape and gridded tips which aid in the gripping of food items, making this wooden chopsticks set an equally wonderful choice for beginner and seasoned users alike.

    Whether you are seeking a charming chopsticks set as an addition to your own dining ware or a great way to serve dinner guests, this wooden chopsticks set makes a lovely choice.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-brown-traditional-japanese-motif-wooden-chopsticks-set-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-brown-traditional-japanese-motif-wooden-chopsticks-set-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| collection-blue-and-pink-sakura||ITEM|"Blue and Pink Sakura"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"A majestic image of vibrant pink Japanese cherry blossoms popping out against a wonderfully mottled blue and white underglaze makes this ceramic dinnerware collection truly special! Whether you’re a fan of maximalism, or just want something to stand out beautifully come dinnertime, this collection serves to make a unique and playful dinnerware set. These wonderful works of Japanese ceramicware are made by skilled workers in a small workshop in Japan, so each piece is individually formed and fired with quality in mind. Glazed with a shimmering top-coat, these dishes are also microwave and dishwasher safe! Japanese cherry blossoms, or Sakura, are often said to fall like snowflakes, which is effected in this plate by the popping borders of each petal, giving you the impression of standing above a cascading snowfall of beautiful flowers. Coming in a varied set of ,rectangular dinner plates, sauce bowls, and lovely rice bowls, this collection comes with everything you need for serving fine Asian dishes like sukiyaki and rice, or classic Western favorites like steaks and side salads, these Japanese ceramic dishes will truly make every dinner special! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12461 :12461-1 :12460 :12460-1 :12459 :12459-1 :12458 :12458-1 :12409 :12409-1 :12404 :12404-1 :12407)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-8.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collection-blue-and-pink-sakura-14.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12409-1|12409-1|ITEM|"Blue and Pink Sakura Ceramic Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12409-1.html"|""|(8.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Japanese cherry blossoms in spring are truly a sight to behold! These wonderfully crafted Japanese rice bowls have a unique marbled blue underglaze with popping pink cherry blossoms, making for a truly enticing scene. Excellent for serving fried rice as well as side salads and soups. With a shimmering glossy top-glaze, these bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe, making for fast and easy cleanup! Made in Japan and fired in small batches by skilled craftsmen, these ceramic rice bowls are meant to last and will find themselves a life-long place at your table. Available in a set of five, these rice bowls would be best accompanied by dinner plates of the same design. Finely crafted Japanese ceramics like these will help to make your dinnerware set truly unique. They also make for wonderful gift ideas for friends and family that appreciate finely made Japanese ceramic dinnerware.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (5.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-rice-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12407|12407|ITEM|"Blue and Pink Sakura Ceramic Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12407.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A beautiful marbled blue underglaze features pink Japanese cherry blossoms in these artfully made ceramic sauce bowls. Made in Japan in small kiln batches, these Japanese sauce bowls are made by skilled professionals with care and appreciation for quality. Japanese cherry blossoms are symbolic of ephemeral beauty which is uniquely depicted as a vibrant, almost otherworldly image in these beautiful ceramic sauce bowls. Spun with a undulating rim reminiscent of the petals of a flower, these bowls would be the perfect piece for serving delicious sauces to accompany your meals. Arriving in a paper box, these would make for a wonderfully unique gift for anyone who appreciates well-made Japanese ceramics and would best accompany a set of Japanese dinner plates made with the same design. Not only do these work great for sauces, but would also look gorgeous spread around your shelves as holders for beads, trinkets, fine jewelry, and are even a great place for holding your spent pistachio shells. Sealed with a glossy and smooth top-glaze, these Japanese sauce bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe!
  • Product Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-ceramic-sauce-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12409|12409|ITEM|"Blue and Pink Sakura Rice Bowl Set for Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12409.html"|""|(42.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Evoking a sublime image of Japanese cherry blossoms in spring, these uniquely glazed ceramic rice bowls are a must have for your dinnerware collection! With an underglaze of marbled blue and black beset by striking pink cherry blossoms, these Japanese rice bowls have a truly unique design that’s sure to have your guests asking where you found them! Made in Japan at small workshops and fired in limited batches by skilled professionals, these Japanese rice bowls for five are meant to last and will find themselves a life-long place at your dinner table! These pair excellently with Japanese dinnerware of the same design, like these rectangular dinner plates. Perfect for serving steaming beds of white rice, or even side salads or portions of chili, these dishes should be accompanied by equally beautiful sauce trays and a set of Japanese chopsticks. Coated with a glossy top-glaze, these Japanese rice bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe, making heating and cleaning up easy! Come packaged with five bowls in a paper box ready to be gift wrapped.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 0.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-rice-bowl-set-for-five-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-pink-sakura-rice-bowl-set-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11575|11575|ITEM|"Blue and Silver Karakusa Design Stainless Steel Chopsticks Set for Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11575.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, this stainless steel chopsticks set comes with five pairs of functional chopsticks. Featuring the classic charm of Japanese karakusa design in the delightful color palette of pastel blue, dark blue and white, this chopsticks set is a gorgeous option to serve dinner guests your favorite Asian dishes.

    The word “karakusa” literally means, foreign or winding plant. Japanese karakusa designs take forms observable in nature and transform it into abstract designs. Classic karakusa design often involve elaborates spirals and swirls and are popularly employed in the design of a wide variety of items, from dining ware to kimono cloths.

    This stainless steel chopsticks set feature rounded tops for each pair of chopsticks and tapered tips. The tapered tips of the chopsticks aid in the gripping of food item. Easy to use, this stainless steel chopsticks set is both a lovely and practical addition for any home.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-silver-karakusa-design-stainless-steel-chopsticks-set-for-five-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-silver-karakusa-design-stainless-steel-chopsticks-set-for-five-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 12159|12159|ITEM|"Blue and White Cherry Blossom Donburi Bowl With Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12159.html"|""|(25.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this donburi bowl features abstract patterns of cherry blossoms all throughout the outside and lid of the bowl.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze, this cherry blossom donburi bowl is a classic blue and white color with blue vertical strokes in light to dark tones. Small white cherry blossoms interrupt these blue brush strokes to make an appealing design. The rim of the bowl also has a more sandy paper like texture and is a more dark brown color to finish off this work of art.

    With an easy to match design, this cherry blossom donburi bowl is perfect for traditional Japanese rice dishes. Use also as a presentable serving dish for your dinner guests for a variety of foods like small servings of soups, appetizers, salads, and desserts.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Product Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-donburi-bowl-with-lid-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-cherry-blossom-donburi-bowl-with-lid-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|5| 12154|12154|ITEM|"Blue and White Dragon Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12154.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this blue dragon bowl shows a fierce and highly detailed Japanese dragon flying in the clouds with Mt. Fuji in the background. The designs of dragons which are legendary mythological and folklore creatures were heavily influenced from China. Seen mostly as water, rain, or river deities, dragons are known as “Ryu” or “Nihon no Ryu” which means Japanese Dragon. There are many mythical stories about these dragon deities and even myths about dragons living in lakes near temples. In one of these stories, a Zen priest once saw a 9-headed dragon come out of a lake near a shrine on Mount Haku and saw the dragon transforms into a goddess. Folklores like these are celebrated with festivals and firework shows in places like the Lake Saiko Dragon Shrine in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. The dragon designs can be seen on both inside and outside of the bowl. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this blue and white dragon Japanese noodle bowl is perfect for enjoying your favorite ramen, noodle, stew or pho. It’s is also available in red.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/8"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-dragon-japanese-noodle-bowl-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-dragon-japanese-noodle-bowl-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11504|11504|ITEM|"Blue and White Floral and Butterflies Motif Metal Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11504.html"|""|(5.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China, this metal chopsticks set comes with five pair of lovely metal chopsticks crafted from stainless steel. Showcasing the delightful design of abstract flowers and butterflies in the striking palette of deep ultramarine blue and white, this chopsticks set makes a practical and charming addition to any homes.

    The body of chopsticks in this metal chopsticks set are made with stainless steel and are in a shiny silver. The top portion of the chopsticks features the unique designs. The stainless steel are smooth in texture, with a tapering shape, the chopsticks also feature gridded tips to enhance grip to aid the picking up of food items.

    Functional and delightfully designed, this metal chopsticks set is a great option whether you are shopping for chopsticks set for personal use or looking for fun ways to serve dinner guests at your next Asian themed dinner.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-floral-and-butterflies-motif-metal-chopsticks-set-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-floral-and-butterflies-motif-metal-chopsticks-set-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12377|12377|ITEM|"Blue and White Japanese Cherry Blossom Pattern Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12377.html"|""|(3.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Modeled after historic blue and white Mikawachi ware, this authentic made-in-Japan porcelain chopstick rest is the perfect accompaniment to your Asian fine dining set. Its smooth surface and blue underglaze evokes a traditional Japanese cherry blossom motif that will meld subtly with any plate set. With a narrow leaf-like shape, this chopstick rest is the ideal place to rest your fancy Japanese chopsticks between conversation and drinks. This chopstick rest is great for casual and formal dining. Designed to function as a better place for chopsticks than the edge of a bowl or plate where food residue may leave your chopsticks and make a mess. A wonderful gift idea, whether as stocking stuffers or party favors, it’s sure to bring a smile! Pair these with an artful Japanese rice bowl or with a set of unique handmade chopsticks>/a> for a beautiful and unique table setting. It’s also dishwasher safe, which makes cleanup easy! Safe for delicate lacquer Japanese chopsticks.
  • Product Dimension (2"" Long)
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-japanese-cherry-blossom-pattern-chopstick-rest-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-japanese-cherry-blossom-pattern-chopstick-rest-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10076|10076|ITEM|"Blue and White Japanese Patterns Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10076.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"A variety of classic shapes – hexagons, diamonds, stars, waves and spirals – with a Japanese twist. Made of wood, this 5-pair chopsticks set features a blue and white design of various shapes in traditional Japanese patterns. Uniquely styled, with one chopstick's design higher than the other. Tiny serrations at the tip help with hard-to-grasp foods, like rice and noodles. This set is packaged in a paper gift box. Hand wash recommended. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-japanese-patterns-chopsticks-set-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-japanese-patterns-chopsticks-set-71.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t2330|T2330|ITEM|"Blue and White Koi Fish Chinese Porcelain Tea Infuser Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2330.html"|""|(19.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from porcelain, this Chinese porcelain tea infuser mug holds a very traditional Chinese culture look to it. With a very detailed design, this tea mug would definitely attract attention while your sipping on a nice hot cup of tea at work.

    This Chinese steeping mug comes with a tea infuser which is removable when you want to enjoy your favorite cup of tea. The design on this mug features the word ""luck"" in Chinese and around the word there's an abundant of different flowers such as, lotus, cherry blossom, cosmos, and many more. Surrounding the Chinese character you would see koi fishes, as if they are swimming around the words. The top and bottom features a very unique Chinese pattern circling the     mug. In Chinese culture koi fishes are very popular because they are able to swim against the current which gives them the ambition and determination, they also bring good fortune, success, and longevity. The lid features the same designs seen on the mug and majority of the design is blue painted on a white background and is finished off with a smooth and glossy texture.

    With a traditional design, this Chinese tea infuser mug would be a great additional for those who enjoy collecting traditional Chinese items. Not only can you enjoy a nice cup of your favorite tea you would also receive good fortune from the koi fish as well. Already comes packaged in a box which would be easy to gift wrap, great for this upcoming holiday season!

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Mug Dimension (D 3"" x H 5-7/8"")
  • Mug Capactiy (9 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-koi-fish-chinese-porcelain-tea-infuser-mug-71.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-koi-fish-chinese-porcelain-tea-infuser-mug-72.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2329|T2329|ITEM|"Blue and White Longevity Chinese Teacup with Infuser and Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2329.html"|""|(19.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from porcelain, this Chinese teacup with infuser and lid features a very traditional look to it. Perfect for those who enjoy drinking tea or give it away to your friends and family that enjoy collecting traditional Chinese tea cups.

    This Chinese brewing cup features a simple but elegant design, with it's blue and white color it shows it's simplicity whereas the designs all over the cup shows elegance of a traditional Chinese culture. The designs features three longevity symbol all around the teacup and surrounding it blooms magnolias. Magnolias in Chinese culture symbolizes purity and nobility. The top and bottom of the teacup holds traditional Chinese pattern designs. Also it features an infuser to separate the tea leaves while brewing, no one likes to drink tea leaves while enjoying their hot cup of tea. The lid shows similarities of the same design as on the cup, with longevity symbol and magnolia blooming around it. The cup is finished off with a smooth and glossy texture for optimal use.

    Bring this Chinese covered tea cup home and brew yourself a nice cup of your favorite tea or give it away as a present to spread the luck of longevity to your friends and family for this upcoming holiday. Already comes packaged in a box ready for gift wrapping.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Mug Dimension (D 3"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Capactiy (9 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-longevity-chinese-teacup-with-infuser-and-lid-64.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-longevity-chinese-teacup-with-infuser-and-lid-65.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-blue-and-white-modern-spiral|collection-blue-and-white-modern-spiral|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral "|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|"In classic blue and white tones, this unique Japanese tableware collection features a stunning design that is sure to catch anyone’s attention.

    Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this dishwasher safe collection is easy and practical. With the simple yet elegant tones of blue and white, matching with existing tableware pieces will be a breeze for any household.

    Starting from a single small circle for every dish, the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection slowly spreads outwards with small carefully hand painted strokes, leading finally to the end of the dish like a rippling effect. The blue and white classic colors are then finished with a dark rim, making the tableware collection’s colors stand out even more.

    With classic large diner plates, bowls perfect for serving soup, desserts, salads, and ramen, this collection also comes well equipped with a rectangular sushi plate as well, perfect for serving Japanese Sushi or even for appetizers at a dinner party.

    A beautiful classic collection that still stands out on its own, this intriguing Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection will also be sure to allow your carefully made meals stand out as well. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8936 :8936-1 :8937 :8937-1 :8931 :8931-1 :8932 :8932-1 :12036 :12036-1 :8934 :8934-1 :10424)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8932-1|8932-1|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Asian Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8932-1.html"|""|(7.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Humble in size yet teeming with elegance, this small Asian sauce bowl is a beautiful and modern way to hold any sauces and condiments to go with your meal. With a large opening to dip dumplings or sushi with no spill, the Japan-made bowl is deep enough to hold a large quantity of dipping sauce, saving you the hassle of continuously refilling your sauce bowl. Marked with beautiful dashed spirals marking its interior, the Asian sauce bowl showcases a detailed design that contrasts with its pure white exterior. With a brown, scalloped rim and smooth, glossy texture, this ceramic bowl is also dishwasher and microwave safe, making food preparation and clean up easier. For a dinner party or event, having more than one Asian sauce bowl might be a great idea, especially if you need to provide a variety of dipping sauces and condiments for your guests. This useful and stylish bowl is also sold as a bowl set of six, so you won’t have to frantically look for more perfectly sized containers.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (5.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-asian-sauce-bowl-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-asian-sauce-bowl-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8932|8932|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Asian Sauce Bowls Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8932.html"|""|(44.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, these Asian sauce bowls comes in a set of six and is part of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection. This collection would be great for any dinner parties you are hosting at your house.

    These Asian sauce bowls feature a circular shape with dark brown scalloped rims all around. The outside of the sauce bowls holds a white background and on the inside you would notice a white background with blue dashed spirals. It is finished with a smooth and glossy texture.

    Bring these Asian sauce bowls home and use it for everyday use when you need a side of sauce while eating your meals. This item would be perfect to use for dipping sushi rolls or dumplings as well. Add to this wonderful collection to show it off when you're hosting dinner parties for your friends and family.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-asian-sauce-bowls-set-for-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-asian-sauce-bowls-set-for-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8931|8931|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8931.html"|""|(83.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese bowl is part of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection and it comes in a set of six which makes it perfect for big dinner parties. This bowl would be perfect to enjoy a decent amount of rice or noodles, or a nice bowl of cereal of your choice.

    This bowl features a circular shape with the rim slightly curved outwards. With a white background and dark blue dashed spiral design all around inside and outside of this unique Japanese bowl, it also comes with a dark brown rim on the top giving it a contrasting look from all the spiral design. This bowl would be perfect for those who enjoy optical illusion designs, as it tend to look something like that when looking directly at it. These bowls are finished with a smooth and glossy texture.

    This stylish Japanese bowl would definitely catch your guests attention when they are over for a nice warm meal. Feed them in style while you enjoy a nice conversation over dinner or make it as a present for your loved ones. These Japanese rice bowls already come packaged in a paper box ready for gift wrapping.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-7/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 1.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-bowl-set-for-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-bowl-set-for-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8934-1|8934-1|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8934-1.html"|""|(27.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Looking straight down into the center of this Japanese noodle bowl will entrance you with its optical illusion spiral design. Painted with a motif made entirely of repeating blue hash marks on white, which is encased in a clear glaze, this bowl flaunts a repetitive pattern that creates an elegant circling design on its interior and exterior. This enchanting design can also be found on all the products within the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection for when you simply cannot have enough of the mesmerizing style. Glossy and smooth, this ceramic Japanese noodle bowl is a must-have because of its incredible depth and volume, allowing it to hold large portions of ramen, other noodle soups, or any dish that you need to serve at a dinner party. Besides using this bowl to hold portions of meals, you can even use it to hold popcorn for movie night! Made in Japan, this bowl is also microwave safe for added convenience. Finished off with a dark brown rim, this large Japanese noodle bowl is guaranteed to satisfy you with its sturdy and functional nature. Slurp up some noodles in this bowl with some Pearly Silver Chopsticks. When you’re done, pop it into the dishwasher for easy cleaning so you can use it again and again!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (54 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (1 lb 9.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-noodle-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-noodle-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8934|8934|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Noodle Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8934.html"|""|(109.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, these Japanese noodle bowls is part of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection and it comes in a set of four for a more intimate family setting. This bowl is definitely large enough which would be perfect when enjoying a nice big bowl of ramen or any type of noodle of your choice.

    This bowl holds a very unique and modern design, with a white background and blue dashed spirals all around the inside and outside of the bowl. These Japanese noodle bowls also features a dark brown rim on the top giving it a different look other than the spiraled design. These stylish ramen bowls would definitely catch anyone's attention with this optical illusion design. These bowls are also finished with a smooth and glossy texture.

    Bring these Japanese noodle bowls home and enjoy a nice bowl of homemade ramen with your family. Already comes packaged in a paper box perfect for gift wrapping so you can make it a present for your friends or family.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (54 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 4.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-noodle-bowls-set-for-four-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-noodle-bowls-set-for-four-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8936|8936|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Plates Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8936.html"|""|(102.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, these Japanese plates are part of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection that comes with a set of six. These plates would be the ideal for each individual to use when they are over for dinner. Whether you use it for hosting friends or for an intimate setting with just your family, you will definitely be eating in style with these awesome plates.

    These Japanese plates hold a circular shape, with a brown rim. The design for this dish set features a white background with blue dashed spirals going all around the plate. The outside of the plate holds the regular white background and it is finished off with a smooth and glossy texture.

    Add to the awesome Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection with these Japanese plates and use the whole collection to host Thanksgiving or Christmas parties that are coming up soon. Already comes packaged in a box for easy gift wrapping, it can be gifted as a present for your friends and family that enjoy collecting beautiful tableware collections.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 15.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-plates-set-for-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-plates-set-for-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12036|12036|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Ramen Bowls Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12036.html"|""|(75.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese ramen bowl is perfect for enjoying delicious ramen, soups, stews, pastas and even large individual portions of salads and desserts.

    Featuring a bold and modern design of spirals formed by minimalist dark blue lines, this Japanese ramen bowl is classic and simple with a color scheme of blue and white, which adds more to the minimalistic design.

    With a classic white background and the dark blue dashed spiral designs decorating the inside and outside of the ramen bowl, this noodle bowl also has a dark brown rim at the top adding contrast to the overall design.

    Take a bold set forward with this stylish Asian noodle bowl, which is at once stylish and elegant and will make a tasteful stament on any dining table.

    Glazed to a smooth and glossy finish, this ramen bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (36 fl oz.)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 14.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-ramen-bowls-set-of-four-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-ramen-bowls-56.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 8937-1|8937-1|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Japanese Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8937-1.html"|""|(14.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Prepare to be mesmerized by this Japanese Rectangular Plate from the Blue and White Modern Spiral Tableware Collection. The bold pattern that defines this contemporary collection is particularly impressive across this Japanese plate. It is a fantastic plate for an individual setting on an everyday basis or save it as serving platter for sushi or appetizers at events and parties. The best aspect of this Japanese Rectangular Plate is it fits any occasion. The modern design is new take on a classic in Japanese ceramics. Blue and white are the coveted colors in traditional Japanese ceramics and porcelain. This stunning Japanese Rectangular Plate does the color combination justice, with a spiral design that is consistent but not entirely uniform. The very minor imperfections are a tribute to the flaws in traditional ceramics that were beloved by Japan’s tea connoisseurs. Several other pieces have the same modern design, which makes for ideal matching on your dinner table or in a restaurant. The Japanese Plate and Ramen Bowls Set for Four are great counterparts to this rectangular plate on your table. Alternatively, delight your guests by mixing this plate with other blue and white patterns of truly traditional ceramics.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/8"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-rectangular-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-japanese-rectangular-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8937|8937|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Rectangular Plates Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8937.html"|""|(87.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from exceptional ceramic, these rectangular plates is part of the Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection that comes in a set of six which would be ideal for large dinner parties. These plates would be perfect as individual plates or to serve small appetizers and sushi rolls.

    With a rectangular shape the rim of the plates is slightly curved upwards, which would eliminate sauce leakage from your appetizers or sushi rolls. The design for these rectangular plates features a white background with blue dashed spirals on the surface of the plate, the rim also features a dark brown color giving it a contrasting look. To finish it off, these plates are finished with a smooth and glossy texture.

    For those who enjoy making their own sushi rolls, these sushi plates would definitely bring style to your dinning room. These rectangular plates already comes packaged in a paper box which would be easy to gift wrap if you decide to make it a present. Bring these home and add to this unique collection and host dinner parties with it.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/8"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 13.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-rectangular-plates-set-for-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-rectangular-plates-set-for-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12340|12340|ITEM|"Blue and White Modern Spiral Shallow Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12340.html"|""|(30.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"With just one look, you’ll be mesmerized by the unique and modern design of this Japanese serving bowl! Sporting a repeating pattern of blue dashes along both its interior and exterior, this Japanese tableware creates the illusion of a never-ending spiral. Its rustic brown rim provides a sophisticated finish, and a pleasant contrast to the bowl’s bright colors. The bowl’s striking design is a wonderful complement to its durability, as it was made from high-quality ceramic in Japan. You’ll save both time and energy when you use this enchanting Japanese serving bowl, as it is both dishwasher and microwave safe. The Asian bowl’s smooth and glossy texture catches and reflects light, spotlighting the delicious meals that you choose to serve in it. When matched alongside a dinner plate from the same Blue and White Modern Spiral Collection, this alluring piece of Japanese tableware will create a captivating table setting that no one can take their eyes off of! The wide diameter of this incredible Asian bowl makes it useful for serving a variety of different dishes, whether that be a salad appetizer, a pasta course, or a stir fry entrée. Despite being shallower than a ramen bowl , this serving bowl can also be used for saucy dishes without fear of spills. You can even use this bowl to hold popcorn for the whole family during movie night!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-7/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 13.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-shallow-japanese-serving-bowl-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-modern-spiral-shallow-japanese-serving-bowl-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12382|12382|ITEM|"Blue and White Net Pattern Japanese Sushi Dish Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12382.html"|""|(62.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This sushi dish set for two is perfect for enjoying many years of sushi dining delight. The Japanese plates and bowls included in this set are made of sturdy, long-lasting ceramicware. They are microwave and dishwasher safe and feature a popular blue net pattern with a white background. Included in each sushi set:
    * Two classic Japanese rectangular plates for serving your favorite types of sushi
    * Two Japanese rice bowls in a matching blue net pattern
    * Two saucers for serving soy sauce, teriyaki, or other dipping sauces
    * Two pairs of wooden chopsticks.
    Add our Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit or this sushi knife for enjoying homemade sushi anytime. To make this sushi dish set even more special, add a set of Blue Ice Chill Glass Sake Cup Set"">Blue Ice Chill Glass Sake Cup Set or a sake serving set. Both sake sets are dishwasher and microwave safe. This authentic dinnerware made in Japan makes a great wedding or housewarming gift and comes in a black gift box. Important: Chopsticks are not dishwasher safe. Hand wash only.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 5"" x H 3/4"")
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Saucer Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 15.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-net-pattern-japanese-sushi-dish-set-for-two-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-net-pattern-japanese-sushi-dish-set-for-two-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12289|12289|ITEM|"Blue and White Oriental Dragon Japanese Rice Bowl Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12263.html"|""|(39.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Showcasing a stunning design, these Japanese rice bowls are intricately crafted to show many images of cultural significance. Microwave and dishwasher safe, the bowls in this bowl set can save you time in food preparation and cleanup with their convenient nature. They are also almost entirely covered in a glossy glaze, making them smooth to the touch. The only unglazed portion of these ceramic bowls is the exposed ring of ceramic at their footings, which give the bowls a bit of height. Colored in traditional blue and white, these porcelain rice bowls have a detailed image of a dragon engraved in their interiors. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes nobility, prosperity, luck, and power. With a raised hand above its own head, the dragon is seen clutching a pearl, which is said to give dragons power over rain, the sea, lakes, and rivers. This pearl is also a symbol of power, wisdom, spiritual energy, immortality, and prosperity. Beside the dragon is a beautiful image of crashing waves, which are meant to show the power of the dragon as well as the strength and volatility of nature. Another meaningful symbol that you can find on these Japanese rice bowls is the perfectly symmetrical Mount Fuji, which is considered sacred and a symbol of national identity to the Japanese people. Topped off with a dark brown rim, these little bowls are packed with symbolism and meaning. Made in Japan, these small bowls can hold perfect sized portions of rice, salad, or dessert. You can also use them to eat portion-controlled meals all while admiring their enchanting motifs. Bring these purposeful Japanese rice bowls into your home to share a meal with friends and family; you can even use them as conversation starters at the dinner table!
  • Bowl Dimensions (D 5-1/5"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (15 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 9.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-oriental-dragon-japanese-rice-bowl-set-of-six-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-oriental-dragon-japanese-rice-bowl-set-of-six-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12108|12108|ITEM|"Blue and White Parasol Illusion Japanese Ramen Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12108.html"|""|(19.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue and White Japanese Parasol Illusion collection, this Japanese ramen bowl features a classic and large bowl perfect for enjoying your favorite ramen or other soups and stews.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Japanese ramen bowl is designed to look like an abstract parasol motif. The very center of the noodle bowl has a small white circle which then has dark blue dashed lines that spread out, adding more dashed lines as room allows until it reaches the very end rim of the bowl. This abstract parasol design comes from looking up to the inside of your parasol, where fabric, wood and more radiate from the very center handle.

    Perfect for noodle soups, this Japanese ramen bowl can also be used as a serving dish for dinner parties. Prep a gourmet salad, sides, or even desserts into this large bowl for everyone to enjoy out of.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese ramen bowl is functional and a charming addition to any home as its classic colors will go well with any existing tableware set. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (24 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (1 lb 5.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-parasol-illusion-japanese-ramen-bowl-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-parasol-illusion-japanese-ramen-bowl-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11363|11363|ITEM|"Blue and White Spiral Karakusa Large Ceramic Japanese Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11363.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Great for housing noodles, rice, or donburi dishes, this glazed ceramic Japanese bowl features well loved traditional karakusa designs with an abstracted motif of sakura blossoms in an endless series of spirals. Also known as cherry blossom , sakura, are well loved plants in Japan. Every year, Japanese flock to watch the joyful explosion of blossom as trees are covered in various shades of pink and white. Symbols of the ephemeral and transience of beauty, cherry blossoms are greatly loved for their meaning and their exquisite form.

    This large ceramic Japanese bowl features a unique abstraction of the cherry blossom and turns it into a striking series of spirals. White on the outside with a simple vine motif that rings the exterior, the interior of this Japanese bowl is an imaginative design that brings together the sakura blossom and traditional karakusa spirals.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this ceramic Japanese bowl makes an excellent option for anyone shopping for a versatile, unique and practical bowl. Each bowl sold individually. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-spiral-karakusa-large-ceramic-japanese-bowl-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-spiral-karakusa-large-ceramic-japanese-bowl-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12279|12279|ITEM|"Blue and White Star Flower Chawan Mushi Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12279.html"|""|(10.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made from sturdy ceramic, this durable little chawan mushi cup will give your tableware collection an extra ""pop"" with its vibrant colors and cute design. Largely used for the famous Japanese dish ""Chawanmushi"", an egg custard dish that can be either be eaten hot or cool, this wonderful cup comes with a lid to keep your chawanmushi warm. Glazed with a dynamic yellow on its exterior, this adorable chawan mushi cup exudes a bright and happy feeling. Found on both the cup and its cap is a design of blue sunflowers outlined in white, along with thick, puffy leaves colored in a darker blue. To finish the design off, the rim is glazed a light brown to contrast the entirely white inside of the cup. At the bottom exterior of the cup, two thin blue rings separate the yellow glaze from a circle of white at the cup’s footing. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japan-made chawan mushi cup is smooth and light to the touch. Though it has a small size characteristic of other chawan mushi cups, this cheerful little cup is perfect for serving the most delicious chawanmushi dish that you can learn how to make yourself through our youtube video !
  • Cup Dimensions (D 3” x H 2-5/8”)
  • Cup Capacity (7 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (11.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-star-flower-chawan-mushi-cup-106.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-star-flower-chawan-mushi-cup-109.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12278|12278|ITEM|"Blue and White Star Flower Chawan Mushi Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12278.html"|""|(11.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring an enchanting blue and white design, this beautiful chawan mushi cup gives off the traditional feeling of most blue and white Chinese porcelain. On the cup’s exterior is a repeating pattern of small star flowers growing on a short stem with two leaves. Each star flower is framed with a wavy blue brushstrokes border. The cap accentuates one star flower by placing it in the middle and framing it with a circle of two thin blue lines. The same wavy border surrounds and seperates six star flowers that are found around the singular star flower in the middle. The inside of the cup is entirely white, as is the bottom of the chawan mushi cup. Essentially, chawan mushi cup are made for the ""chawanmushi"" dish, a popular egg custard dish that is eaten hot or cold and is often mixed with shiitake mushrooms, kamaboko, ginkgo, or boiled shrimp. If you would love to use this wonderful cup but don’t know how to make chawanmushi, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has made a youtube video so you can easily learn how. Made in Japan with high quality ceramic, this cup is glazed from top to bottom and is smooth and glossy. Besides being durable and long-lasting, this chawan mushi cup is packed with meaning, since the star flower is a symbol of magic, wonder, and the majesty of the night sky. Though it is small in size, this little cup is incredibly convenient and practical, as it is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Cup Dimension (D 3"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Cup Capacity (7 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (11.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-star-flower-chawan-mushi-cup-101.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-star-flower-chawan-mushi-cup-107.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-blue-and-white-starburst||ITEM|"Blue and White Starburst"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection features a simple yet contemporary starburst design that will surely catch everyone’s attention at your dining table. This collection includes a variety of plates and bowls, versatile enough to serve a wide range of dishes from both Asian and Western cuisines.

    Pieces in this Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection are glazed in classic blue and white, a color combination that has been loved by Japanese porcelain collectors for many years. Starting from the center, intricate strokes of blue glaze spreading outward and finally end at the rim of each ceramic piece, creating an eye-catching starburst design.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Blue and White Starburst Tableware Collection will be a fine addition to your tableware collection and a great way to enjoy your delicious meals.

    This collection has been discontinued. Quantity is limited."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12293-1 :12151-1 :12296-1 :12195-1 :12294-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-starburst-60.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-starburst-61.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11821|11821|ITEM|"Blue and White Swirling Rose Vines Chinese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11821.html"|""|(14.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this noodle bowl draws inspiration from Chinese noodle bowl designs with a wider rim that tapers to a narrower base which makes them ideal for serving noodle soup dishes.

    Featuring a classic color palette of blue and white, this Chinese noodle bowl combines classic color scheme with a bold swirling floral design giving this bowl a striking and dynamic charm.

    A light blue floral vine form a banner around the exterior of the noodle bowl while the interior feature a lively swirling rose vine design in dark blue. A dark brown outline along the rim adds an interesting contrast. Charming and unique, it is a great way to serve noodle, rice, salad, soup or dessert dishes.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Chinese noodle bowl makes a functional and unique addition to any kitchen.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/8"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-swirling-rose-vines-chinese-noodle-bowl-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-and-white-swirling-rose-vines-chinese-noodle-bowl-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10802|10802|ITEM|"Blue Asian Inspired Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10802.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A white Japanese wave design splashes onto the light blue lacquer that wraps around the top portion of these bamboo chopsticks. The natural beauty of the bamboo is on full display at the lower portions of this set. Light in weight, the tips have been engraved with ridges to aid with gripping onto slick foods. The squared tops of the sticks are rounded and lacquered black. Wrapped in individual plastic pouch. Made in Japan. Hand wash only.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-asian-inspired-bamboo-chopsticks-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-asian-inspired-bamboo-chopsticks-43.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t1911|T1911|ITEM|"Blue Bamboo Tin Tea Canister"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1911.html"|""|(14.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Bring longevity into your home with this royal blue canister that is painted with a white bamboo plant. The textured paint gives dimension to the perfectly sized canister. This container is fantastic to hold tea and other small items and the plastic lid inside the tin will keep your items fresh and dry. This canister will fit wonderfully in a pantry, or leave it in an open area to attract admiration. The top of the canister is solid blue and a red chop is stamped on the side. Hand wash only. Imported from Japan.
  • Canister Capacity (7 oz.)
  • Canister Dimension (D 3"" x H 6"")
  • Product Wt. (4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-bamboo-tin-tea-canister-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-bamboo-tin-tea-canister-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| 10808|10808|ITEM|"Blue Cherry Blossom Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10808.html"|""|(3.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Bamboo chopsticks topped with navy blue lacquer 1/3 of the way down the chopsticks. White cherry blossoms, which represent youth and rebirth, will give new life to your table. Beautiful bamboo is displayed on the bottom portions of this set. These round chopsticks taper into points with ridges that help with holding onto food. Wrapped in individual plastic pouch. Made in Japan. Hand wash only.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-cherry-blossom-bamboo-chopsticks-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-cherry-blossom-bamboo-chopsticks-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12367|12367|ITEM|"Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12367.html"|""|(6.95)|(5.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"You’ll be able to feel the quality and durability of this ceramic soy sauce bowl the minute you hold it in your hands! Made in Japan, this incredible dark blue Asian sauce bowl manages to emanate both a lively and calming atmosphere through the combination of its elegant design and soothing color palette. This Japanese dipping bowl can be paired with a number of different Asian tableware pieces, especially those from the Starry Night Collection, which sports the same enchanting dark blue color and natural design. Whether you’re pairing this ceramic soy sauce bowl with a soy sauce dispenser or you’re filling it with candies and peanuts to serve your guests a snack, this Japanese dipping bowl has a multitude of different uses! Place it on your desk to hold rubber bands and other small office supplies, or place it by the door to hold coins and keys! You can also place this Asian sauce bowl by your stove and fill it with salt for when you need to season your meals over the pan. The bowl takes the shape of a cherry blossom flower, with a scalloped cherry blossom petal rim and a pistil design in the small Japanese dipping bowl’s interior. While the Japan-made bowl is mostly painted a light blue color, there are dark blue speckles of paint by the bowl’s rim, giving it a natural look and feel. This bowl is almost entirely finished with a smooth glaze, except for the bowl’s bottom, which exposes the original ceramic from which the bowl was made.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8198|8198|ITEM|"Blue Dragon Black Lacquer Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8198.html"|""|(1.25)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"China celebrates dragons as a symbol of spirit and vitality. These black lacquer chopsticks are detailed with a pair of ferocious looking blue dragons on each side. Item also available in red. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragon-black-lacquer-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragon-black-lacquer-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|5| 11062|11062|ITEM|"Blue Dragon on Gold Wooden Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11062.html"|""|(3.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Perfect for those that love the mysterious legends of the mythical dragon, these dragon chopsticks feature a blue detailed dragon on the front and back of the chopsticks. With an over all gold yellow color, this dragon chopstick can bring good luck to its owner as dragons are a symbol of vitality and spirit.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (8-7/8"" L)
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragon-on-gold-wooden-chopsticks-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragon-on-gold-wooden-chopsticks-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8197|8197|ITEM|"Blue Dragon Red Lacquer Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8197.html"|""|(1.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"China celebrates dragons as a symbol of spirit and vitality. A hot-blooded blue dragon decorates each side of these bright red Japanese lacquer chopsticks. Also available in black. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragon-red-lacquer-chopsticks-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragon-red-lacquer-chopsticks-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| collections-blue-dragonfly||ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Flying with beauty at breakneck speed, dragonflies are like the rock stars of the insect world; not everybody is fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of one. The dragonflies on our special line of dark blue ceramic ware, however, are just as radiant as the real thing and won't zigzag out of sight. Unglazed and laid out in a gold hue, two dragonflies anchor the design of every piece in our Dragonfly Series. Meanwhile, the spotty midnight-blue surface, akin to a star-filled sky, gleams with a sandy, matte finish. Rectangular or square, there are plates in different shapes that are appropriate for doling out a main course, a side dish, or a salad. In addition, we offer dragonfly-theme bowls for serving and/or eating rice, soup, stew, or noodles. You can also admire these aerial creatures on a matching teapot and cups. The entire collection, made in Japan, is dishwasher and microwave safe."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12219-1 :12219 :12254-1 :12254 :12255-1 :12255 :10948-1 :10948 :10947-1 :10947 :12326-1 :12326 :10941-1 :10941 :11144-1 :11144 :12325-1 :12325 :12324 :9992 :8350 :11876 :10945 :10938 :T1498 :S1000 :11139)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-55.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-56.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11144|11144|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Asian Inspired Ceramic Bowl Set for Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11144.html"|""|(113.15)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the blue dragonfly collection, this blue dragonfly ceramic bowl set comes with three Asian inspired ceramic bowls perfect for salad, soup, dessert, and snacks.

    Engraved with the simple motif of two brown dragonflies, the glazed navy and teal speckled bowl gives the illusion of water surface in the light. Glazed with a glossy finish, the dark rim also enhances the sense of dynamism and movement that complements the dragonfly motif.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Asian inspired ceramic bowl set comes packaged in a paper box. Crafted in Japan, this bowl set is part of a larger collection that makes a poetic addition to anyone's kitchen. The beautiful shape, color, and texture of this Asian inspired ceramic bowl set give an overall sense of balance, harmony and simple beauty. These medium sized serving bowls are functional as tableware and will also work well as a decorative bowl to accentuate any household. If you love hosting parties and dinners, you may also like our Blue Dragonfly Bowl Set for Six.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-3/4"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 15 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-asian-inspired-ceramic-bowl-set-for-three-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-asian-inspired-ceramic-bowl-set-for-three-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12324|12324|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Asian Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12324.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Don’t underestimate this incredibly versatile dragonfly soy sauce dish just because of its size! Made in Japan from durable ceramic, this Japanese dipping bowl will surely become one of your most well-loved pieces of Asian tableware. Microwave and dishwasher safe, you’ll easily be able to warm up or clean the contents of the bowl! With high edges and a wide opening, this Asian dip bowl has the ability to hold all of your favorite sauces and dips, whether that be soy sauce for sushi or guacamole for chips! Paired with a sushi plate from the same set, you’ll be ready to serve sushi and any appetizer imaginable. With its incredible depth, you won’t have to be afraid of any unwanted spills or slips with this amazing dragonfly soy sauce dish! This little bowl can also be used to hold small items such as coins, tacks, or candies– get creative! Featuring an enchanting dark blue that covers its entirety, this Asian dip bowl is covered in a shiny glaze that is smooth to the touch. A shiny matte silver dragonfly is etched into the center of the Japanese dipping bowl, which in Japanese culture symbolizes agility, victory, and determination. When paired with a little rice bowl, you’ll have the perfect little set for snacks and smaller foods, such as chips or dumplings.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (3-1/2"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-asian-sauce-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-asian-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10941|10941|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10941.html"|""|(59.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Serve up a scrumptious meal in these vibrant blue bowls. The blue glaze is speckled with light blue flakes that add depth and originality to this set. A matte, brown dragonfly is etched into one side of each bowl. Another dragonfly lands on the bottom of the inside of each bowl adding a great surprise once the food has been finished off. The coloring and glaze covers the dish inside and out, making cleaning quick and easy. Great to use as rice, salad or cereal bowls. These dishes will add bursts of color to any table. Set includes six bowls. Made in Japan. Porcelain. Ships in paper gift box. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Part of Blue Dragonfly Collection.
  • Rice Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (11 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-bowl-set-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-bowl-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11876|11876|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Collection Sushi Dinnerware Made In Japan Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11876.html"|""|(73.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Blue Dragonfly Collection, this elegant sushi dinnerware made in Japan set comes with two beautiful rectangular sushi plates, two rectangular sauce dishes, two soup bowls, and two spoons.

    Featuring a beautiful high gloss finish, this sushi dinnerware made in Japan set feature the graceful motif of dragonflies in bronze set against a vibrant cobalt blue background reminiscent of a sparkling stream against which dragonflies rest in the summer.

    Beautiful, vibrant and charming, this sushi dinnerware made in Japan set comes with everything needed to enjoy your favorite signature sushi rolls, accompanying condiments and miso soup.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this sushi set is the ideal gift for newly-weds and sushi lovers.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 4-7/8"" x H 3/4"")
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-3/8"" x W 3-3/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9"")
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 13.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-collection-sushi-dinnerware-made-in-japan-set-for-two-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-collection-sushi-dinnerware-made-in-japan-set-for-two-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10948-1|10948-1|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Japanese Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10948-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Smooth to the touch and teeming with elegance, this Japanese sushi plate is made from thick, high-quality ceramic; just one touch of this wonderful plate will testify to how durable and long-lasting this plate will be. With slightly raised edges, this Japan-made plate is large enough to hold one roll of sushi or serve any appetizers or desserts. You can even use this long plate as a centerpiece to hold salt and pepper shakers or small sauce bottles! Almost entirely covered in a midnight blue glaze, this rectangular plate proves that a simple design can still be overflowing with sophistication. Aside from the small light blue-green speckles that are scattered throughout the Japanese sushi plate, the focal point of the plate appears in the form of two shiny orange minimalistic dragonflies in two of the plate’s corners. One dragonfly is larger than the other, adding a unique charm to the subtly bumpy plate. Dragonflies were used a symbol of victory in the time of the samurai. In modern times, they are still used as symbols of courage, strength, and happiness. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese sushi plate is a functional and stunning choice for your home. As a part of the Blue Dragonfly collection, the plate’s appealing design is sure to impress any of your friends and family. Use this wonderful plate’s dark glaze to your advantage and make any entrée’s colors pop!
  • Bowl Dimension (L 11” x W 4-3/4” x H 1/2”)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-japanese-sushi-plate-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-japanese-sushi-plate-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11144-1|11144-1|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Large Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11144-1.html"|""|(37.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Glazed with a deep and captivating midnight blue, this smooth large Japanese serving bowl will be one of the most long-lasting and durable pieces in your kitchen shelves. Large enough to serve salads, pasta, noodle soups, or any main dish, the immense capacity of this Japan-made bowl will prepare you for any family dinner, dinner party, or potluck. You can even use this wonderful serving bowl to hold the popcorn for movie nights! When a large bowl like this is microwave and dishwasher safe, you are bound to use it time and time again. This convenient feature testifies to the Japanese serving bowl’s funtional nature, along with the subtle grooves at the bottom of the bowl’s exterior that give you added grip and hold on the heavy bowl. The dark blue glaze that covers the majority of the bowl is accompanied by small flecks of light blue-green glaze scattered around the entirety of the Japanese serving bowl. These tiny speckles are subtly indented, giving the bowl a faintly bumpy texture. The most noticeable feature on this bowl is the design of two silver minimalistic dragonflies on two sides of the bowl’s interior. To the Japanese, the dragonfly is an admired symbol that samurais used to represent power, agility, and victory.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-3/4” x H 2-3/4”)
  • Bowl Capacity (54 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 2.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-large-japanese-serving-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-large-japanese-serving-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1000|S1000|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Sake Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1000.html"|""|(35.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Change up your everyday table settings with this stunning blue dragonfly set.

    Light blue flecks contrast with the cobalt blue background and create the illusion of stained glass. Don't be fooled though because this set is as solid and sturdy as it is beautiful. A matte brown dragonfly proudly spreads its wings across the side of each cup and the front of the jug. Dragonflies begin in a completely different state of being than its adult body transforms to making them an iconic symbol of change, growth and rebirth.

    The small cups that come with the set are round and glazed in the sapphire blue both inside and out. The base of the carafe is gently squared, while the mouth is rounded with a lip for clean pouring ability. The edges of this complete set are softly rounded and slightly darker than the rest of the pieces making the blue stand out even more.

    Great as a wedding or graduation gift. Made in Japan. Ships in paper gift box. Entire set is ceramic. Dishwasher safe.
  • Jug Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 6-1/4"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-5/8"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sake-set-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sake-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10947|10947|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Sushi Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10947.html"|""|(79.65)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Treat your table to these blue dragonfly plates. Perfect for serving appetizers and sushi or to dress any meal up. The midnight blue background is flaked with lighter blue specks that create an illusion of stained glass. The porcelain, rectangular dishes have slightly upturned edges to keep food in place. Two small, matte brown dragonflies lay on opposite corners to represent change and add a bit of fun to this fantastic set. These plates are a breath of fresh air and classy without being plain. Part of Blue Dragonfly Collection. Made in Japan. Porcelain. Ships in paper gift box. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Set of six dishes.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 5"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sushi-plate-set-of-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sushi-plate-set-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10948|10948|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Sushi Serving Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10948.html"|""|(92.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Anyone craving for sushi? Just about everyone loves delicious sushi rolls. For something as tasty and fun as sushi, one needs a serving plate equally delightful.

    Our beautiful ceramic blue dragonfly sushi serving plate set with its cute rectangular shape and the beautiful navy blue glaze speckled with teal is the perfect solution for anyone hosting a sushi party.

    Crafted in Japan with fine ceramics, the blue dragonfly sushi serving plate set for six is a beautifully glazed plate set featuring the endearing motif of the dragonfly—a symbol of summer and fall, and a sign of abundance in harvest. Well loved for their graceful form and movement, this sushi serving plate set captures that light hearted elegance.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this plate set for six, makes a great option for serving your favorite sushi rolls and other finger food platters. Part of our blue dragonfly collection, you will also find a wide variety of dining ware to build your very own blue dragonfly collection.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (8 lb. 4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sushi-serving-plate-set-for-six-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sushi-serving-plate-set-for-six-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10938|10938|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Sushi Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10938.html"|""|(50.95)|(45.85)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"To-go sushi has never been classier! Enjoy sushi at home with this set for two people.

    All the pieces are a deep blue and have flecks of light blue throughout giving a unique appeal. Included in the set are two rectangular plate that are great for serving sushi, appetizers or full entrées, two sauce dishes and two sets of bamboo chopsticks. Impress your guests by preparing your own sushi and serving it on these striking plates.

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen offers books on making sushi. Squared chopsticks are carved into a spiral and taper into points for easy gripping ability. Part of Blue Dragonfly Collection. Made in Japan. Porcelain. Ships in paper gift box. Porcelain pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe. Set comes with two sets of bamboo chopsticks and four porcelain dishes.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-5/8"" x W 5"" x H-7/8"")
  • Saucer Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sushi-set-for-two-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-sushi-set-for-two-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| t1498|T1498|ITEM|"Blue Dragonfly Tea Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1498.html"|""|(77.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set is the perfect way to get started in the rich and diverse world of tea. The pieces are painted a deep blue with white flakes like the surface of a deep lake or a stormy sky, and have a smooth, glossy finish. Each of the four cups and teapot are grooved like hand- worked clay. The pot is adorned with a stylized silver dragonfly and comes with a bamboo-style handle. The set comes in a paper gift box with brewing instructions, and should be cared for by hand.
  • Teapot Dimension ( L 6-1/2"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Teacup Dimension (D 3-1/8"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Teapot Capacity (21 fl. oz.)
  • Teacup Capacity (4 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-tea-set-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-dragonfly-tea-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6211|6211|ITEM|"Blue Flowers Medium Donabe Pot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6211.html"|""|(65.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this blue flowers large donabe pot is perfect for two to three persons. Great for stew and soup, this medium sized donabe pot is made with earthen clay.

    Glazed with beautiful designs of blue flowers on the lid, the bottom of the pot is left unglazed and is porous for better heat conduction. With a vented lid, this donabe pot is made with easy cooking in mind, and is a great way to explore all that clay pot cooking can offer.

    Dishwasher and stove top safe, this donabe pot is a practical addition to your kitchen, offering a new way of preparing food. If you have yet to be introduced to the wonderful world of clay pot dishes, now is the perfect time for you to bring one of these durable and great donabe pots home. Packaged in a brown paper box, this donabe pot also makes an excellent gift. We also offer the same donabe pot in a smaller size.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 10"" x H 5-1/2"" with lid on), D 8-1/2"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 5.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-flowers-medium-donabe-pot-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-flowers-medium-donabe-pot-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 6210|6210|ITEM|"Blue Flowers Personal Donabe Clay Pot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6210.html"|""|(40.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this small Donabe clay pot is perfectly sized for a personal size clay pot meal. Made with clay, this donabe comes with a lid and is perfect for stove top or gas burner cooking.

    The bottom of the pot is sanded and unglazed for better heat conduction, while the lid of the donabe clay pot is glazed with a glossy finish and is decorated with delightful blue flowers in broad painted strokes. Both charming and practical, it is a great addition to have in your kitchen if you love clay pot dinners.

    Donabe is the Japanese name of clay pots. They are often used over stoves or gas burners for Nabemomo (pot cooking) dishes, such as the popular shabu shabu. Clay pots are popular in Asia because of the distinct taste and flavor of clay pot dishes. Beyond the great taste of clay pot dishes, donabes are also well-loved because they usually last a long time, sometimes, for decades.

    It was said that in ancient Japan, decades-old donabes are stored away only to be used when special guests arrive, while new donabes were commonly used for everyday cooking.

    With a vented lid, the donabe clay pot is great for cooking. Dishwasher safe, this clay pot is a fantastic way to whip up new dishes. Clay pot cooking is easy and convenient and great for people with busy schedules.

    Small and portable, this donabe is great for singles or couples. Packaged in a brown paper box, this donabe also makes an excellent gift. If you like this small personal sized clay pot, you may also like our larger donabes.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 7-1/4"" x H 4-1/4"" with lid on), D 6-1/4"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 10.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-flowers-personal-donabe-clay-pot-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-flowers-personal-clay-donabe-20.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| s1179|S1179|ITEM|"Blue Ice Chill Glass Sake Cup Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1179.html"|""|(25.05)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, this glass sake cup set is in a lovely deep sea blue and features six charming sake glasses for you to enjoy all your favorite sakes.

    Whether you like your sake chilled or warmed, this lovely glass sake cup set is a stylish way for you to raise a glasses with a few of your close friends. Featuring a lovely see-through blue, each sake cup in this sake cup set darkens to a gorgeous deeper blue on the base. The base of each sake cup also showcases a frosted look.

    A great addition for fans of the Cooling Blue Sake Set III, this charming addition is perfect for the upcoming summer months ahead to cool off some of the summer heat with a chilled glass of sake cup in cooling sophisticated style.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Sake Cup Dimension (H 2-1/2"" x D 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-ice-chill-glass-sake-cup-set-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-ice-chill-glass-sake-cup-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2295|T2295|ITEM|"Blue Maneki Neko Travelling Japanese Cat Tea Cup with Lid"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2295.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made from quality ceramic and rubber, this Japanese cat tea cup comes with a lid and is a cute and fun way to bring home-made coffee and tea with you to school or work in style.

    In a lovely vibrant summer blue, this Japanese cat tea cup features the lucky Maneki Neko, the Japanese beckoning cat, that will usher good fortune your way. With their signature gesture with a raised paw in a beckoning gesture, they will welcome good luck to your day.

    This travel tea mug features a white calico Maneki Neko wearing a gold collar with right paw raised riding on a koi. Lucky coin motif also complements the main design. Chinese characters for ""Beckoning Fortune and Welcome blessings"" can be found on the side, and the words ""Career"" can be found on the large lucky gold coin motif.

    With an easy to clean, removable rubber lid designed with drinking slot, this travel Japanese cat tea cup is ideal for anyone with a hectic schedule. A charming Maneki Neko figurine sits atop the lid.

    Irresistibly cute, the ceramic portion of the cup is microwave and dishwasher safe. Hand wash is recommended for the rubber lid. Item is made in China and comes packaged in a paper box.

    This charming Lucky Japanese cat tea cup makes a wonderful option for those who need their coffee or tea pick-me-ups on the go. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 6-7/8"")
  • Cup Only (D 3-5/8"" x H 5-1/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (13.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-maneki-neko-travelling-japanese-cat-tea-cup-with-lid-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-maneki-neko-travelling-japanese-cat-tea-cup-with-lid-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10525|10525|ITEM|"Blue Marbleized Bowl "|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10525.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"This everyday bowl was given a faux marble makeover and the result is a look as unique as the individual it will serve. Footed ceramic bowl has an all over textured feel and a small floral print on the inside. Perfectly proportioned for pastas, stews, rice or cereal, bowl is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-marbleized-bowl-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-marbleized-bowl-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9953|9953|ITEM|"Blue Mountain Chopstick Rest"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9953.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-mountain-chopstick-rest-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-mountain-chopstick-rest-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6297|6297|ITEM|"Blue Owl Ceramic Ginger and Garlic Grater"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6297.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Owls are symbols of luck and good fortune in Japan, and this cute blue owl grater will infuse happiness into every meal! With a wide rimmed basin that makes cleanup easy, this grater is perfect for grating refreshing ginger and garlic for your noodles and soups that need an extra kick. Sporting a cute and cozy owl design, it would pair great with a set of ceramic sauce bowls to transfer freshly grated roots and veggies to sit perfectly on the table alongside your unique dinnerware set. Made in Japan from fine, dense ceramics, this grater has a beautiful blue underglaze and is finished with a fine, resilient top-glaze that won’t get worn down in a dishwasher or from repeated grating. This cozy owl grater is the perfect gift for anyone who loves quality Japanese tableware. If you’re a fan of hooting owls or just a lover of unique dinnerware sets, this is the perfect item to add to your collection!
  • Product Dimension (L 5"" x W 4"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-owl-ceramic-ginger-and-garlic-grater-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-owl-ceramic-ginger-and-garlic-grater-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1151|S1151|ITEM|"Blue Plum Blossom on Off White Traditional Sake Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1151.html"|""|(19.95)|(16.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China from quality ceramic, this traditional sake set features beautiful traditional designs along with plum blossoms and floral vines and petals on a dark off white or dark cream surface.

    With a smooth and glossy finish, this traditional sake set comes with one jug and four matching cups to share delicious sake with family and friends. The tall sake jug features a large round spout with a small lip and two indented sides that are used to hold and pour sake. The entire jug is an off white or dark cream color while the bottom portion of the sake jug, bordered by a brown rim, features dark blue plum blossom designs and patterns along with a contrasting red and green petals. The sake cups follow the same design except with the dark blue plum blossom and floral pattern designs covering most of the cup with a contrasting brown rim at the very top.

    A perfect elegant gift, this traditional sake set comes packaged in a paper gift box ready to be gift wrapped or presented for holidays or weddings. Enjoy chilled or warm sake in this beautiful sake set. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Jug Dimension (D 3"" x H 6-5/8"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-7/8"" x H 2"")
  • Jug Capacity (13 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-plum-blossom-on-off-white-traditional-sake-set-for-four-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-plum-blossom-on-off-white-traditional-sake-set-for-four-75.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10732|10732|ITEM|"Blue Roses Chopsticks "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10732.html"|""|(0.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A rose by any other color is just as beautiful, especially the blue ones amid green leaves found here on the lacquered band of this natural wood chopsticks. Serrated tips provide better grasping of foods, while its neutral color makes it easy to coordinate with any dinnerware set. This chopsticks come sealed in plastic until ready to use. Hand washing recommended. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-roses-chopsticks-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-roses-chopsticks-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| what-s-new-asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot-blue-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Blue Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-tetsubin-teapot-61.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/blue-tetsubin-teapot-62.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11340|11340|ITEM|"Bold and Contemporary Black and White Sushi Sauce Dish "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11340.html"|""|(3.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Crafted in Japan, this bold and contemporary sushi sauce dish is in a distinct greenish black and features striking abstract designs in white. One of this sushi sauce dish’s features is its unique look and texture. With a rough and sanded look that complements the unique shade of greenish black, this dish also showcases two sets of white arrows on the interior.

    Beautifully glazed, this bold and contemporary black and white sushi sauce dish is both daring and refined. Great for serving dipping sauces, soy sauce, wasabi, pickles and appetizer dishes, it will give a bold statement. Surprise your dinner guests at your next dinner party with this unique and striking sauce dish.

    For those who like to serve their sauces with a unique pizazz, this sushi sauce dish with its clean, edgy, contemporary flair will make an excellent choice. This sauce dish also comes packaged in a paper box for protection. Each item is sold separately. (Discontinued)
  • Saucer Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
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    There are many versions of this Asian lucky cat, and Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is proud to offer a wide ranging assortment for spreading good luck.

    Typically, it is believed that the raised left paw of the cat brings in business. The raised right paw is for beckoning good luck and wealth. So, the raised left paw version is usually displayed at the business and the other version is displayed in the home. However, with this double raised paw version of the Japanese lucky cat; you can cover all bases!

    As we have searched far and wide to find these extra special lucky cats; you can choose from our pocket-sized little cats or from our delight maneki neko banks that do double duty. As a boost of luck to yourself or presented as a gift for special occasions, we can all use the double powered good luck of these lucky cats.

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    Bowls with Lids

    There are so many things you can do with these lidded Japanese bowls!

    Whether you’re holding leftovers, packing a meal for the road, or simply preserving the heat of your meal, these bowls with lids are the perfect functional addition to your home!

    Our large assortment will surely have a bowl that fits your needs. If you are looking to make the popular chawanmushi dish, our variety of chawanmushi cups will do just the trick. If you’re looking for some traditional lacquered Japanese soup bowls, you’ve come to the right place! Browse our wide selection to find the perfect elegantly designed miso soup bowl for your needs.

    Browse our large assortment of ceramic bowls with lids to find the right material, design, and size that you need on your dining table. Check out any ramen bowl with lid to enjoy noodle soups, salads, or pastas in style. The lids that come with these bowls will surely retain the flavor and heat of your delicious meal as well as keep any food fresh when you put it in the refrigerator!

    Every donburi bowl with lid that we offer amongst our wide variety of bowls is sure to accommodate a perfectly portioned meal. You can follow along our youtube video to learn how to make some delicious oyakodon that you can put into your new bowl! Whether you’re looking for a large Japanese noodle bowl or a small cherry blossom bowl with a plastic lid, each ceramic bowl with lid that you can find here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will not disappoint with its beautiful design, versatile functionality, and convenience.

    Browse through our vast array of bowls with lids and find the perfect one for your kitchen shelves today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12159 :10521 :8736 :11291 :10485 :12417 :12414)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bowls-with-lids-246.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bowls-with-lids-247.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8683|8683|ITEM|"Boxed Black-Tipped Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8683.html"|""|(5.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"If you're serving rice for guests, go all the way with some authentic chopsticks. These Chinese eating utensils are made from genuine bamboo. They are further accentuated with square tops and pointy tips, which have been dipped in black. The tips also facilitate picking up rice, shrimp, or other slippery food morsels. Each pair comes in a unique box protected by a plastic wrapping. Consider amassing enough for several place settings. Hand wash only. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Box Dimension (L 9-7/8"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3.2 oz.)
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  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Box Dimension (L 9-7/8"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
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    "|"This excellent idea for a wedding or anniversary gift charmingly portrays the eternally sweet boy-meets-girl scenario. The silver background has a tiny pattern of sakura plum flowers. Two adorable Japanese children dance side-by-side with knowing looks. The 10 clear plastic sheets can be refilled. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Album Dimension (L 14"" x W 13"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb.)
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    "|"This tea set features Ando Hiroshige, the famous artist from the Ukiyo-e school of art. Many critics clam Hiroshige was the master of this school of art. Each piece of the tea set shows a different woodblock print from his trademark series, called ""Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido"". The teapot features ""The Breaking Wave of Kanagawa"" which consist of a large wave and a fishing boat in the foreground and some more waves and boats in the mid-ground and Mount Fuji in the background. The colors of the picture are grey, blue, and white. The teapot lid has a hole and a thin red line close to the edge. The teapot comes with a stainless steel removable infuser and bamboo handle.

    One cup has a depiction of the ""Hakone Mountains"" they are shown as colorful in the foreground and there is a line of blue, a line of red, and a line of white mountains in the background. The mid-ground shows a lake and it looks as if the mountains surround it.

    Another cup has a replication of ""Evening Snow at Kambara""; the colors are mostly grey, white and black. As expected it shows a snowy scene, there are three villagers walking past.

    The other cup shows the ""Nihinbashi"" (Japan Bridge), a bridge in the center of Tokyo. The Nihinbashi was the starting point of the Tokaido the series name refers to. The woodblock print shows a daimyo's (ruler's) procession coming over the bridge. You can only see the beginning of the procession which is his servants carrying feather-topped lances to announce his presence.

    The last cup shows ""Hoeido"" another bridge. In the foreground are many people walking across the bridge that stretches across the work into the background. The background shows a village and tall mountains presumably all of which is on the other side of the bridge.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x W 3-1/2"" x H 5"")
  • Teacup Dimension (D 2-1/4"" x H 3"")
  • Teapot Capacity (24 fl. oz.)
  • Teacup Capacity (4.5 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 15 oz.)
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    Dare to expand your comfort zone! You can easily transform your current living area(s) or workplace into a simplified, elegant and beautiful space with the addition of a few distinctive Asian touches. Although your home or office might be currently decorated with anything but Asian inspired accessories, you may want to try and create a retreat or area in your surroundings that mixes items from Asia for a change of pace in your décor and atmosphere. You will be amazed at the instant calm and serenity that results from creating a space based on Asian design.

    Space Matters

    One of the key necessities to creating an Asian inspired space is to free the area from clutter. The flow of energy is important in Asian cultures, and you need to keep your home clutter free in order to provide ample breathing room for the positive energy in your home. Displays of collectibles should be set up in a either a free style or disciplined manner, keeping in mind the goal of keeping things orderly, which is an appreciated characteristic of Japanese decorating.

    Nature's Best

    Another important element of Asian inspired décor is the importance of balancing the elements of nature. It is very common to see items displayed while incorporating the elements of stone, wood, and water. The use of fabrics is also an important thing to consider when you are setting the mood for your space. Silk is often used to convey elegance and richness; smooth satin fabrics also imitate this quality. The woven cottons decorated with patterns will be more everyday, country, or casual in their use; some will be of beautiful nature scenes, while others will portray good luck symbols such as cranes and dragons.

    Plants and flowers are essential to Asian décor; bringing nature indoors adds to the senses. Because natural is best, it is recommended that you try to avoid using artificial plants when you are attempting to set an Asian mood. Of course, dried flowers and high quality silk versions will also do in a pinch. At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we carry a wide assortment of unique Korean made; Celadon vases that make it easy for you to add your Asian flair to your floral arrangements. These vases look exceptional when filled with flowers or interesting branches; but even empty; they stand alone as lovely decorative pieces.

    Decorating Ideas

    It is quite common in Asian homes to find collections of favored items proudly displayed in a grouping together in a prominent space. They may be placed together in a display case, on a counter or atop a platform made of stone, wood, lacquer ware or fabric. At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we offer numerous collectibles that you just can't get enough of! Our kokeshi dolls are so individually unique; it is hard to stop at just one. Of course, they are wonderful to display as a grouping in children's rooms, but they also add a touch of playfulness to any space they occupy.

    A very simple way to instantly transform your entryways or distinguish one room from another is through the hanging of a "noren". Used for centuries by the Japanese to separate rooms indoors, these woven cloth curtains are used also by businesses that cater to the public. It is quite common to see the noren hanging outside a place of business in Japan, if the noren was out; it means that the business is open. If it is not seen hanging that means the business is closed. This versatile piece of cloth is usually made of heavy woven cotton and as you can see at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, the variety of styles and colors available make it easy for one to make a personal statement.The longer versions are great for using as room dividers, or to break up an open doorway. Because these hangings are quite beautiful, they can also be displayed on a wall, much like a tapestry.The shorter versions can be used as window valances and accents for a smaller space.

    The variety of paper parasols that we have at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen make it easy to create an Asian mood in a small space. A single parasol or a cluster of parasols is a quick way to decorate with very little cost. They also look quite stunning when displayed in a vacant corner spot, or used to fill those odd architectural ledges often found in homes and offices.

    The lighting that you choose for your space is a very important element for any style of home décor You will appreciate the soothing sensory experience provided by the low wattage lighting that is at the center of the variety of Asian inspired lamps that we carry. The luminous light that emanates from these lamps sets a peaceful and authentic tone to your Asian décor, and the simple lines and variety of styles that we have selected from Japan and Korea are easy to incorporate with your decorating plans.

    If you want to start small, little collections of your favorite items make a big statement when they are grouped together. We carry many small collectables such as lucky charms or chopstick rests called "hashioke". These smaller novelties look great when placed together as a collection and is an interesting way to utilize these accessories year round. A novel, westernized use of the chopstick rest is to use them as place holders, you simply use a washable pen to write your guests names on the surface of the larger sized ceramic rests, they are fun to look at and will be a sure conversation starter at your next gathering.

    In Asian cultures, it is not unheard of to change the décor with the seasons. This tradition allows you to change your displays often and give all your special pieces a time to shine. The variety of greeting cards that we offer at Mrs lin's Kitchen are an inexpensive way to decorate, pop one or a complementary grouping of a few into some frames and use them for adding touches of famous oriental woodblock scenes or inspiring calligraphy messages.

    Once you get started, you will discover that the simplicity of Asian design brings a sense of serenity and comfort to your space that you won't soon tire of. Start with a smaller area, like your office or powder room at home; and see what you can come up with. Sake Dispensers made great bud vases when not being used for drinking sake. The tea mugs we have are also the perfect size for storing pens and pencils and make-up brushes. The great thing about decorating with Asian style is that is doesn't take a lot to evoke the flavor of Asia. You may want to add a touch of red to your space as it has long been the symbolic color of good luck in Chinese cultures; red is also supposed to bring good fortune. Your Asian decorating ideas are only limited by your imagination, and by combining your creative Western uses for the Asian items we offer, you will be able to blend both styles in a pleasant way that will work well with what you already have.     		 

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    "|"Hand made in China, this traditional Chinese decorative table runner is in a rich shade of bronze and gold with charming motifs of lotus blossoms in gold. Elegant and luxuriant, this table runner makes a wonderful housewarming gift for friends and loved ones.

    In Buddhism, lotus flowers are symbols of purity as lotus flowers bloom out of muddy water, yet despite the muddy water they spring from, the blossoms are clean and pure and hence lotus represents purity and rising above.

    Chinese grid motifs along the border add an elegant charm. Featuring a silky sheen and tasseled ends, this traditional Chinese decorative table runner’s design is single sided, the underside is in a plain shiny bronze.

    Dimensions may vary slightly for each traditional Chinese decorative table runner due to the handmade nature of product. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Tablerunner Dimension (without tassel, 76-3/8 x W 12-5/8""), HAND MADE DIMENSIONS MAY VARY
  • Product Wt. (5.6 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan, this brown and gold Japanese fish scaler is made from brass and is a great way to remove scales from fish.

    With a wooden handle, this fish scaler features a brass section designed to remove fish scales. With a sturdy wood handle, this fish scaler is even great for larger fish, and is great for meeting your kitchen needs.

    Dishwasher safe, this fish scaler is easy to use and easy to maintain. With a hole in the handle designed for hanging on hooks, this fish scaler is also easy to dry and store.

    If you love to prepare fresh fish, this Japanese fish scaler will come in handy and will make a great addition in your kitchen.
  • Fish Scaler Dimension (L 8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.9 oz.)
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    This pocket sized ceramic lucky cat is perfect for bringing along some luck with you everywhere, including your workplace or home. A gold removable sticker that reads Thank You in Mandarin Chinese is placed on the bottom of the cat. This Maneki Neko also makes a great gift or stocking stuffer and the recipient will be happy to know you were thinking of their well being. Great to carry around on a daily basis, or to give as a token of thanks. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Lucky Cat Dimension- (L 1-1/8"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (2.1 oz.)
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    "|"Crafted in Yixing, China, from fine yixing clay, this laughing Buddha yixing teapot is sure to bring lots of joy your way. Featuring one of the most endearing deities in Chinese culture and mythology, the Laughing Buddha is a symbol of jolly kindness and mercy. Signifying contentment and joy, the laughing Buddha brings peace and happiness in his presence.

    Yixing teapots are popular among tea connoisseurs because yixing clay tea ware holds a unique secret. Its distinctive brewing property makes it a favorite for tea lovers. Yixing teapots, unlike teapots made from other materials, are well known for their ability to retain traces of tea that has been brewed. The effect of which is that overtime, yixing teapots produce unique and complex tea with enriched flavors. This makes the brew from Yixing teapots unique and a hit among tea lovers.

    This Yixing teapot is hand sculpted in the figure of the laughing Buddha. Reclining in relaxation, the chest and belly of the Laughing Buddha forms the body of the teapot. His hands are carved on the side, and he is shown holding his belly. The small teapot is great for an intimate gathering with close friends.

    Unique in appearance and distinctive in its brewing property, this teapot will make a wonderful gift for collectors of unusual teapots and lovers of fine tea. Packaged in a paper box for protection, this teapot also requires hand washing.

    With an in-built infuser inside the sprout, what’s there not to love about this delightful Laughing Buddha Yixing teapot? You’ll be laughing your way through tea with a unique cup of your favorite tea. Discontinued
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Teapot Capacity (8 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (14 oz.)
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    Getting ready for back to school could mean a lot of different things for everyone. You could be starting your first day in a brand new environment, seeing old friends again, making new ones, or even moving out to live on your own for the first time. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we’ve got a great deal of goods to help you through the school year, but more importantly, through your nerve-wracking first day in class.

    For the Student who loves to cook
    For the Student who needs some encouragement
    For the Student who loves home made lunches
    For the Student who’s making new friends
    For the students who's decorating their rooms
    For the student who needs some energy
    For the students who's on a tight budget

    For the Student who Loves to Cook

    Are you moving away to a new dorm or somwehere closer to your home? Now that you're no longer in your parents home, its time to start thinking about what you will need to cook some of your own delicious food for yourself. Rather than eating junk food and going out for unhealthy fast food, prepare yourself some healthy and nutritious meals with a traditional Chinese Wok that is perfect for making all kinds of vegetable stir fry dishes. Don't forget about hearty Donabe style dishes that are great for cold nights or for recovering after a whole night of studying. If you love eating sushi but don't want to empty out your wallet eating out, make your own sushi at home with the many easy to use Sushi Cookware tools that we have available. Craving for that Obanyaki, Taiyaki, Takoyaki, Sukiyaki or even that Tamagoyaki that you tasted in Japantown or Little Tokyo? You can make them all from your apartment now and we have the tools to help you do that.

    5 Piece 14 Inch Double Handle Pre-Seasoned Flat Bottom Wok Set
    Was: $68.55
    SALE: $57.75
    Small Cherry Blossom Donabe Clay Cooking Pot
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $36.05
    Friendly Panda Glazed Clay Japanese Donabe
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $39.15
    Cherry Blossom Motif Small Donabe Pot
    Was: $7.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Dumpling Maker
    Was: $5.55
    SALE: $4.75
    Two Piece Floral Vegetable Cutters
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $3.25
    Sushi Knife
    Was: $26.95
    SALE: $22.25
    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.25
    SALE: $31.75
    Seafood Scissors and Scoops Set
    Was: $9.55
    SALE: $5.95
    Fish Shape Round Wood Trivet Pair
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $3.25
    Food Sculpting Tool Set
    Was: $13.65
    SALE: $9.55
    Plastic and Charcoal Bamboo Rice Paddle
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.95
    Japanese Style Mortar Set
    $24.95
    Stainless Steel Medium Taiyaki Pan
    Was: $32.65
    SALE: $29.45
    Obanyaki Pan
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $41.75
    Takoyaki Pan
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $44.95
    Iron Sukiyaki Pan
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $38.85
    Iron Tamago Pan
    Was: $24.35
    SALE: $21.95
    6-1/4 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet
    Was: $29.95
    SALE: $26.05
    Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $35.25
    Non-Stick Onigiri Sushi Mold
    Was: $4.15
    SALE: $3.55
    Spam Sushi Mold – Small
    Was: $10.50
    SALE: $9.45
    Plastic and Charcoal Bamboo Rice Paddle
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.95
    Bamboo Sushi Mat
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.95
    13 Inch Wooden Sushi Bowl
    Was: $48.45
    SALE: $41.15

    For the Student who Needs Some Encouragement

    Worried about the new level of difficulty that your new classes will have? Worried that you may not pass certain classes or meet the goals you want for this year? Then why not get motivated by keeping a Lucky Charm close by to help give some encouragement. If you have certain goals you want to meet by the end of this school year, help yourself stay motivated with a brand new Daruma Doll which can be pushed over and over but will always get back on its feet, giving you the "never give up" feeling. Set a goal for yourself and color in one eye of your Daruma Doll then when you fulfill your goal, draw in the other eye and give your doll full sight. Legend even says that it will grant you a wish! Having a traditional bright eyed Maneki Neko nearby is rumored to have the powers to keep it's owner fortuitous, lucky, and healthy. Decorate your room with a large Japanese Lucky Cat or even keep a small one with you at all times with our Maneki Neko Lucky Charms.

    Brown Saluting Owl
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $10.55
    Gold Saluting Owl
    Was: $14.85
    SALE: $10.55
    Yellow Saluting Owl
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $10.55
    White Japanese Fukurou Lucky Owl Coin Bank
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Owl Bell Charm with Strap
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Seven Lucky Gods Key Chain
    Was: $5.55
    SALE: $3.95
    Forest Green Lucky Japanese Dharma Doll
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Charming Gold Dharma Doll
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Purple Lucky Daruma Doll from Japan
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Tiny Strawberry Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Tiny Purple Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Tiny Yellow Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Miniature Lucky Daruma Figurine (One Daruma Only)
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.95
    Daruma Bell Lucky Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $9.25
    SALE: $8.35
    Daruma Piggy Bank
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $9.55
    Tiny Black Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Tiny White Daruma Doll
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Tiny Red Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Elegant Peony White Lucky Solar Powered Cat
    Was: $34.95
    SALE: $31.45
    Solar Powered Gold Lucky Waving Cat holding Gold Hammer
    $35.95
    Trio of Solar Powered Lucky Golden Maneki Neko Cats
    Was: $49.45
    SALE: $44.55
    Black Manekii Neko Keychain
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $3.85
    White Manekii Neko Keychain
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $3.85
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $3.85
    Lucky Cat or Lucky Frog Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.05
    Traditional Cloth Red Lucky Japanese Cat Keychain
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $6.95
    Maneki Neko Cell Phone Charm (Black)
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
         
    For the Student who loves home made lunches

    Eat lunch in style with our wide assortment of children’s chopsticks! Whether you’re still learning or you’ve mastered how to use chopsticks, you can pick a pair that is uniquely yours to eat tasty home-packed lunches at school. Bring delicious leftovers to school in style with our beautifully put together insulated lunch bag kits. They have everything you need including an insulated bag, two bowls with lids, travel chopsticks with chopstick, fork, and spoon, a decorative napkin, and a fan for when it gets hot! We also have individual lunch bags and bento boxes for you to stylishly carry your lunch in! Food containers don’t have to be boring! Check out our bowls with lids that will ensure none of your food spills or gets cold too fast while you wait for lunchtime at school. Don’t forget utensils to eat your home-brought food with! Travel utensils can come in handy when it comes to bringing lunch on the go, as they have a container to hold your utensils in, ensuring nothing gets dirty before and after you eat your food.
    White Maneki Neko Chopsticks
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.55
    Children's Training Chopstick (Pink)
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.25
    Children's Training Chopstick
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.25
    Smiling Sunshine Children's Chopsticks
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.85
    Little Bunny Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    Great Wave Insulated Lunch Bag Set
    Was: $47.95
    SALE: $38.35
    Extra Large Elegant Cherry Blossom Ramen Bowl with Lid
    $14.95
    Boxed Red-Tipped Bamboo Chopsticks
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $3.65
    Pink Cherry Blossom Power Chopsticks with Travel Case
    Was: $4.15
    SALE: $3.75
    Short Wooden Chopsticks with Laminated Fabric Cover Travel Chopstick Set
    Was: $7.95
    SALE: $6.35
    Longevity Black Chopstick W/ Case
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $7.45

    For the Students who's Making New Friends

    Need a conversation starter with your new friends at school? Our small Japanese Charms can help break the ice! Featuring a variety of cute animals and famous characters, you’ll surely get compliments when others see these charms hanging from any bag, phone, or zipper! We also have a variety of pendants, charms, and jewelry with traditional significance, which might strike an insightful conversation about Chinese and Japanese culture and history. Whether it is jade, a Chinese character, or another cultural symbol, the pendant you’re wearing can make a wonderful conversation piece! If you want something a little more practical, we have usable items that feature cultural depictions, such as bookmarks, paper wallets, business card holders, and magnets. You can use these items on a day-to-day basis and if they catch someone’s eye, they can also be great conversation topics!

    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Japanese Girl in Red Kimono Bell Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Lucky Green Frog Key Charm
    Was: $6.85
    SALE: $5.85
    Netsuke Owl Charm
    Was: $6.35
    SALE: $5.65
    Chirimen Japanese Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $8.15
    SALE: $6.95
    Doraemon Charm with Strap
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.25
    China Doll Pucca Bell Charm with Straps
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Tarepanda Bell Charm with Straps
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Jade Bell and Vase Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Jade Peanut Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Round Jade Bead Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Silver Prosperity Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Boar Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Rabbit Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Ox Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Ram Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Pewter Chinese Happiness Character Pendant
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Friendship Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Success Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Harmony Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Fortune Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Assorted Colorful Asian Clip Magnets
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $4.95
    Beeswax Laughing Buddha
    Was: $10.95
    SALE: $3.95
    Gray Pinstripe Fabric Wallet
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Green Vertical Stitching Fabric Wallet
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Hokusai Tidal Wave Paper Wallet
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.95
    Three Birds and Cherry Blossom in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Peacock and Branch in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Goldfish and Lotus Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Koi Fish in Gold Case II
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Leaping Frogs in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case II
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Scenery Business Card Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Three Goldfish in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Eight-Sided Ba Gua Pendant Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Jade Guan Yin Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Carved Brown Jade Ball Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Eternity Circle Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Lucky Buddha Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Round Auspicious Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Goldfish-Theme Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Lucky God Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Happy Buddha Jade Lucky Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Chinese Coin Feng Shui Necklace
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Longevity Jade Necklace II
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Tribal Marking Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Chinese Brocade Jewelry Case (Price for one case only)
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $2.95
    For the students who's decorating their rooms

    Moving into a dorm room or sharing an apartment with few good friends for the first time can be quite exciting and making it your unique style means a lot but can also get kind of pricy. At MrsLinsKitchen.com we have many products that are deeply discounted so hurry in and grab the last few of those that are still in stock now and make your room or apartment the style you have always wanted. Folding origami papers is quite fun so why not decorate your room with some origami projects such as flowers, cranes, bells....etc and show off your projects when friends and families come.
    Red Mt. Fuji Furoshiki (only 1 available)
    Was: $37.75
    SALE: $19.95
    Tulip Style Wood Lantern
    Was: $116.95
    SALE: $65.95
    Asian Fan Pattern Origami Paper
    Was: $4.35
    SALE: $3.55
    Gingham Origami Papers
    Was: $5.05
    SALE: $3.85
    Edo Chiyogami Papers
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.95
    16 Sheets Lace Washi Origami Paper Set
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $4.45
    Small Black Cherry Blossom Jewelry Box
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $33.35
    Mini Brick Colored Bento Box
    Was: $47.55
    SALE: $42.75
    Longevity Black and Gold Bento Box
    Was: $36.25
    SALE: $32.55
    15 Inch Fan Dance Geisha Doll
    Was: $32.95
    SALE: $29.95

    For the Student who Needs Some Energy

    Do you need to pull an all-nighter again for a difficult test in the morning? Or maybe you need to recover from late night studying to get through the rest of the day. Enjoy your favorite cup of coffee or tea in one of our unique Asian Teawares. Even if you're too busy to sit and drink some coffee in your room, then our Travel Mugs are perfect for those that are always on the go. When you finally have some time to relax and recover, enjoy your favorite tea in a beautiful Tea Infuser Cup that makes it easy to enjoy freshly brewed tea.

    Adorable Dark Brown Owl Cup
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $16.55
    Adorable Japanese Ceramic Speckled Brown Owl Coffee Mug
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $16.55
    Marbled White Japanese Ceramic Tea Cup (Only 2 available)
    Was: $18.15
    SALE: $9.05
    Salmon Surprise Mug
    Was: $14.95
    SALE: $7.45
    Contemporary Brown on White Coffee Mug
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $11.95
    Purple Lotus Porcelain Tea Infuser Mug
    Was: $26.15
    SALE: $23.15
    Enchanting Blue and Green Magnolia Blossom Porcelain Tea Mug
    $11.25
    Peony Flower Infuser Tea Mug
    $11.25
    Longevity Chinese Symbol Yellow Infuser Mug
    $11.25
    Lotus Pond Porcelain Infuser Tea Mug
    $11.25
    Dark Brown Conceptual Bamboo Lidded Yixing Tea Cup
    $13.85
    Gecko Marbled Clay Yixing Tea Cup
    $22.65
    Cat Walk Mug
    $23.15
    Beige Blue and Black Marbled Cat Yixing Clay Tea Mug
    $23.15
    Dark Brown Dragons in Flight Yixing Tea Cup
    $23.15
    Dark Brown Geranium Yixing Infuser Mug
    $30.45
    		  
    For the students who's on a tight budget

    Many of our products are deeply discounted in the clearance section. Hurry in and grab the last few that's in stock.

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    If you're tired of the usual fork and knife, chopsticks are a popular alternative. Whether you prefer the longer Chinese-style with the rounded end, or the Japanese-style with the pointed end, you're sure to find a pair of chopsticks at MrsLinsKitchen.com that suits your discriminating taste. We also offer boxes and bags for your utensils that come in several lovely designs such as the Golden Cranes box. This container comes in a background color of red or black and features three cranes printed in gold. The Cherry Blossom bag, made of a polyester silk blend, features silver cherry blossoms embroidered on a black background. Not just for chopsticks, you can use any of our bags for fans or other small treasures. When you need several pairs of sticks for your Asian-themed party, MrsLinsKitchen.com can help with our wooden bulk chopsticks. Each package contains forty pairs of 8" long sticks, giving you an outstanding value.

    Convenient disposable chopsticks

    The same high quality as in Asian restaurants, our disposable chopsticks are sturdy and durable but the low price won't leave you feeling guilty about throwing them away! Whether you need them for a picnic, car travel or simply to use at home when you don't want to wash dishes, these wooden chopsticks make every meal convenient.

    Let MrsLinsKitchen.com help make your busy life easier with wooden disposable chopsticks and restaurant-quality bulk chopsticks. And don't forget the coordinating Asian style dinnerware such as embroidered bags and elegant boxes.

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 7511|7511|ITEM|"Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7511.html"|""|(25.95)|(10.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Celebrate the traditional beauty and Eastern-inspired symbolism of jade with our lovely green pendant necklace. Made in Taiwan, this elegant accessory features glazed jade in a range of light, dark and medium green colors. Since the colors vary naturally among each jade piece, ever necklace is a one-of-a kind selection!

    Each medium-size pendant is made from a Burmese variety of jade. For centuries this stone has been prized in Asia and other parts of the world as an emblem of luck, health, protection and longevity.

    This round eye-catching jade collectable has a hole carved in its center that connects to a long brown polyester strap. On each side of this adjustable cord are two little round pieces jade, accentuated by yellow-colored sections of woven fabric.

    Whether you’re shopping for a memorable accessory for a special occasion, or want to add a beautiful item to your jewelry collection, this Burmese jade pendant necklace will make a lasting impression. Each selection is shipped securely from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen in fabric gift box-just right for storage or gift-giving.
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    Plum blossom is a well-loved flower in Asia. Blooming in the middle of winter, plum blossoms are known for their beautiful form and shade. Because of their hardiness in the cold of winter, plum blossoms are symbols of endurance.

    This chopsticks set, with its lovely plum blossom design, is a great way serve your favorite Asian dishes. Elegant Chinese calligraphy of the word “plum blossom” in black adds an intricate touch.

    With rounded tops and tapering tips, the chopsticks in this set is user friendly and will cater to both beginning and advanced users alike. Dishwasher safe, this steel chopsticks set makes a functional and gorgeous addition to any home.
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    		 For centuries, people have believed and proven that drinking liquids from certain metal containers allows one to consume not only the beverage, but also the metal's essential minerals and vitamins. From drinking water stored in a silver cup, to sipping tea brewed in a cast iron kettle, people around the world have enjoyed the health benefits of metal. In Japan, the tetsubin teapot has held a vital role in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu, as well as the daily lives of citizens who enjoy tea on a regular basis.

    Tetsubin teapots are types of Japanese kettles made of the highest quality of cast iron. Found in both simple and ornamental designs, tetsubin teapots are generally hand crafted, and often feature a decorative pattern to the left of the spout. This convention dates back to as far as the 17th century to the rejection of the formalities practiced in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. As people began to drink sencha and abandon chanoyu, which began to be seen as too grandiose, tetsubin tea ware was created to enter a growing tea market. The following centuries saw a dramatic increase in the use of tetsubins. As a common household item, they were used to make tea, heat water for cooking, and provide heat for the home during winter.

    Within the actual tea ceremony, the tetsubin is used for small, but crucial portions of the celebrations that surround the actual ceremony. In the ryakubon, a simple ceremonial tea drinking, the tetsubin is used to prepare the tea. During Kaiseki, the tetsubin is used to brew and serve the tea drank during the light meal eaten before the official tea ceremony. In good weather and on times when the ceremony is held outdoors, the tetsubin kettle replaces the cha-gama, a large piece of tea ware with a ladle rather than a spout. Although it is not the centerpiece within the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, the tetsubin teapot is recognized an essential accessory.

    Today, most tetsubins are handcrafted in factories that specialize in the production of cast iron tea ware. Starting off with inner and outer molds, liquid iron is poured inside. Once the iron solidifies, the molds are broken, and the kettle is sanded to create it's own unique finish. Next, the exterior is painted and the interior is coated with a special enamel to ensure the kettle's long life. Finally, any and all last minute touches are done to create these beautiful tea sets. Many tetsubins also feature a built-in steel mesh infuser, for convenient cleaning and straining.

    When purchasing your own tetsubin, it is important to take many factors into consideration. Although the basic material is always cast iron, different pots are crafted in a variety of manners, ranging from handcrafted to, less frequently, mass-produced. Tetsubins are available in an assortment of colors and textures. While some feature simple designs, others sport ornate detailing, or an unusual shape. In general, prices start at $50, and can go up all the way to $400. Much of the price is dependant on the pot's capacity, which can range from .5 liters to 1.8 liters.

    Once you have purchased a tetsubin, it will last over a lifetime if taken care of properly. Before using, fill the vessel with water, bringing it to a small boil under a low flame. Once the water is boiling evenly, dispense the water and immediately wipe the interior of the kettle with a smooth, damp cloth. After allowing it to air dry, repeat this process at least three more times before brewing your first batch of tea. After you have enjoyed your vitamin and mineral rich tea, a few simple steps to protect your tetsubin should be taken. It is important to not expose the kettle to any soaps or detergents, oils, and salts, as these will all deteriorate the surface of the pot. Also, a low flame must always be used. Both high heat and inadequate water can severely damage the quality of tea produced, as well as the pot itself. To properly clean your tetsubin, simply rinse with clean, warm water and dry thoroughly afterwards.

    The health benefits of drinking tea range from physiological to psychological. For thousands of years across Asia, tea has been used both for medicinal purposes as well as the center of many social events. Green tea, in particular, is known to have many antioxidants that fight against certain types of cancer, viral infections, and food poisoning, slow the buildup of blood cholesterol in the arteries, and decrease hypertension. The catechins and Vitamins A, E, and C found naturally in green teas also aid in reducing blood sugar levels. Furthermore, green tea contains small amounts of fluoride, which helps to prevent tooth decay. In additional to drinking green tea, traces of the iron that make up tetsubins get absorbed into the tea brewed within, benefiting people with iron deficient diets. The three types of green tea vary in their taste, texture, and caffeine potency. Sencha tea is thought to be of the highest quality throughout Japan. It not only has a higher concentration of Vitamin C, but caffeine as well. Bancha tea is a less refined version of Sencha with less Vitamin C and caffeine, but a similar taste. Genmaicha, the third type, is a combination of Bancha and Sencha teas combined with crushed corn kernels and brown rice. This complicated, yet revered blend produces a slightly stronger flavor appreciated by many on special occasions.

    When making your own tea, it is important to remember that different teas are brewed in different ways to enhance their characteristic taste. Tea should only be brewed for three to five minutes. Less time will produce an inadequate blend, while allowing your tea to brew for too long will cause it to take on a slightly bitter taste. Also, it is important to remember that when adding tea leaves to water, both black and oolong teas should be put into boiling water, while green teas are only to be placed in hot water less that 100 degrees Celsius.

    Today, there are a plethora of tea societies, tea tasting clubs and bars, books on tea and tea sets, and even art galleries that exhibit decorative tea sets. Whether you're just discovering the benefits of drinking tea, or have been a connoisseur for years, it's never too late to experiment with the wonders of tetsubin. Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have a myriad of tetsubin teapots for you to choose from. Varying in design and price, we're sure you'll find something that fits your needs and personality perfectly! Will it be a simple set like the 'red maple leaf', or an ornate piece like the Black Metal Goldfish Pond Tetsubin Teapot? Once you browse through mrslinskitchen.com, we're certain you'll find the right tetsubin for you.

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    Black Cast Iron Tea Pot (T2029)

    Dark Metal Goldfish Pond Tetsubin Teapot (T1971)

    Turquoise Green Cast Iron Tea Kettle (T2030)

    Burgundy Tetsubin Teaset with Frosty Pink Bamboo Blossoms(T2035)
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    "|"Originally a measuring scoop for rice, the square masu box was resourcefully put to use as a sake cup throughout rural Japan. Let this traditional cedarwood cup enhance your sake experience as you breathe in its raw aroma and sip from its square sides. Hand wash recommended to preserve quality. Each cup comes individually wrapped. Made in Japan.
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    On any given day, customers who search Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for products bearing the image or pattern of the delicate cherry blossom will find over 100 items matching their request. A revelation such as this leaves many to wonder what it is about the cherry blossom that elevates it to iconic status not just in its country of origin, but also in a location 6,778 miles (10,908 km) away.

    The cherry blossom (sakura) is Japan’s national flower and has been prominently celebrated for centuries. Many believe it was China’s social practice of gathering imperial households, poets and aristocrats to view and celebrate under the blossoms was the reason Japanese nobilities were influenced to do the same. That practice became known as hanami, the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival keeps that tradition alive.

    The festival usually begins in late March and ends sometime in April. Blossoming varies by region, with trees in southern Japan blooming first. As the season continues north, the Japanese public keeps track of the sakura zensen, or cherry blossom front, so that they know exactly when to head to the parks or temples with family and friends for a flower viewing gathering. Cherry blossoms are known for their transient quality and fleeting beauty. During the festival, cherry trees everywhere bear soft pink and white flowers which last only a few days.

    It is because of their short life span that cherry blossoms have been linked to samurais. Falling blossoms are considered metaphors for fallen warriors who fought bravely and died in battle. People believed the blossoms were the reincarnated souls of downed warriors. Today, the Japanese police and even its military use the cherry blossom in its emblems and flags to symbolize national pride and loyalty.

    Over 100 varieties of cherry trees exist in Japan, but it is the most popular varieties that are planted in public places such as parks and schoolyards. The Somei Yoshino is considered to be the most popular, its white flowers tinged with pale pink. Other varieties include the shidarezakura, a weeping cherry tree whose branches droop like that of a weeping willow with pink flowers, and the winter sakura, which begins blooming in the fall and continues to do so sporadically throughout winter. Most trees have blossoms consisting of five petals, although some varieties can have ten, twenty or more. Despite its brief loveliness, the cherry tree is also known for its wood. Cherry wood has a fine grain and rich dark color and is used to craft quality furniture, kitchen cabinets, flooring and more.

    In 1912, Japan presented the United States with a gift of sakura trees as a symbol of their growing friendship. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. commemorates the event every spring. Like Japan, the festival is timed to coincide with the peak blooming period of the trees. During the two week long festivities, hundreds of thousands of the city’s residents and its visitors from around the nation and world come to admire the blossoming cherry trees and partake in an array of activities. There are daily cultural performances by local, national and international entertainers, art exhibits, fireworks, arts & crafts demonstrations and more. This year, the festival commences March 29 and will run until April 13.

    Not able to travel to Washington D.C. or Japan? There are similar celebrations held annually in areas such as Brooklyn (NY), Philadelphia (PA) and Macon (GA). If your neighborhood is blessed to have its own cherry tree, why not start your own hanami tradition? Afterwards, invite family and friends back to your home for a cherry blossom celebration. Hang a Cascading Cherry Blossom Noren in the doorway, display a Cherry Blossom Parasol overhead, don a Cherry Blossoms on Lavender Apron to protect clothing while offering snacks to guests served on plates from the Cascading Cherry Blossom or Cherry Blossoms in Black dinnerware collections.

    If the prospect of spring energizes you, why not keep that feeling all year round by surrounding yourself with the magical beauty of cherry blossoms? Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries a variety of cherry blossom-themed sake sets, chopsticks, tea sets and more to help you do just that.    		  

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        The Moon cake festival falls on the 22nd of September this year! Also known as the Mid Autumn Festival, Moon cake Festival is a well-loved festive holiday in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Every year, on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the Moon cake festival is celebrated by Chinese all over the world.

    A traditional festival celebrating the arrival of autumn and deeply connected to the Chinese legend of Chang-er, the lady in the moon, Moon cake festival is celebrated at night under the glow of the full mid-autumn moon.

    Families gather during the festival in the view of the full moon to cut and enjoy moon cakes. Traditionally made of lotus seed paste and salted yolks of duck eggs, moon cakes are well-loved delicacies. Adults sit and enjoy the view of the moon, as children parade the streets with colorful paper lanterns.

    You can join in the fun too! Here at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we carry beautifully handcrafted traditional paper lanterns. Whether for decorating your home or for lighting up a garden party at night to enjoy the beauty of the full moon, it is the perfect way to celebrate the Moon cake festival.
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    The year 2007 is coming to a close and with New Year’s Eve a mere weeks away, most people all ready have their celebratory plans in place. Our Far East friends in Japan also celebrate their new year on January 1, having adopted the solar calendar in 1873, but for the Japanese, the day takes on a far greater importance. It’s also the commencement of Oshogatsu, one of Japan’s most significant holidays. How significant? Its festivities take place over the course of several days.  

    Oshogatsu rituals actually begin in December when homes are cleaned more rigorously than usual and decorations are displayed. One decoration, kadomatsu, is an arrangement of bamboo, plum and pine branches placed on businesses, houses, shrines and public buildings to welcome luck and prosperity. Many homes also feature traditional small pine trees placed on both sides of the door to represent longevity and constancy. Symbols associated with luck, longevity and happiness, like the turtle and crane, are also displayed. Many houses are decorated with origami cranes for peace and happiness. In between preparations, old debts are repaid and holiday postcards are written to friends and relatives to be delivered on New Year’s Day.

    On New Year’s Eve, the more traditional of Japanese folks don their best kimonos and visit a shrine. Most people, however, are home with family, waiting for midnight when Buddhist priests will begin ringing temple bells. Buddhism belief maintains that man has 108 sins which can be relieved by ringing temple bells 108 times. Since the new year is a time of renewal, it is also the Japanese way of casting out the old and ushering in the new. 
    On New Year’s Day, the Japanese visit temples to pray for a prosperous and healthy new year. Hatsumairi, the first visit to the temple, is considered the most important. The Japanese believe it symbolizes the birth of the nation and that each year is a separate unit, beginning on the first day of the year and ending on the last day. The custom of giving gifts to business associates, teachers and neighbors is part of the Oshogatsu premise of giving thanks for the blessings received during the year.  Most children receive Christmas presents, although it’s the otoshi-dama, or monetary gifts placed in little envelopes, they look forward to getting. Otoshi-dama means new year treasure. 

    Since the holiday itself is a time of rest from work, most meals are prepared ahead and packed in multi-tiered lacquered wooden boxes so that women may relax and enjoy their time off. These meals are called osechi- ryori and are comprised of foods representing prosperity, good fortune and health. These items include datemaki, an egg custard made with fish paste, kuromame, soft and sweet black beans, and seafood such as shrimp. Other special dishes served during the holiday season include mochi, a sticky rice cake made from sticky sweet rice that is often served in a stew called ozoni. Ozoni can be made with a variety of ingredients ranging from miso, kelp, fish cakes to mashed sweet potato with chestnut, burdock root and black soybean. The dish itself is thought to bring good fortune, much the same way the Japanese believe the long thin noodles used in soba dishes signify longevity and health. Otoso, a sweetened rice wine, is the preferred beverage for festive toasting.

    The festival is not without its games and fun. Children can often be found outdoors flying kites or playing badminton. Indoors, karuta is a popular card game played by both children and adults, as is fukuwarai, a game similar to our version of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey.
    To the Japanese, the firsts of a new year are important and shouldn’t be missed, adhering to the belief that what happens on the first day of the new year sets the tone for the rest of the year.  It’s not surprising then that most people return to work refreshed, secure in the knowledge their new year began the way they want the year to continue, surrounded by tradition, customs, family and friends.

    Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu (Happy New Year)!    		  

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    Chrysanthemum, or ""kiku no hana,"" are beloved throughout Japan. Native to China, this beautiful flower was exported to Japan for medicinal purposes during the Nara period (710-793 AC). Decades later, the flower gained tremendous popularity with members of Japan's elite class. By the Meiji period (1868-1912), the Japanese royal family adopted the kiku as its official symbol.

    Today, several varieties of lovely chrysanthemums are cultivated and displayed across Japan. In particular, the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo is renowned for its annual November chrysanthemum exhibit. This anticipated show features thousands of examples of the beloved kiku flower in often elaborate arrangements.

    With these floral-themed serving platters, you can brighten your home with an eye-catching depiction of one of Japan's most cherished flowers. Delightful kiku are pictured across the surface of each plate; some with lovely pink petals and blue centers, others with striking blue petals and yellow centers.

    As a lovely compliment to the chrysanthemums, four large pink and magenta-colored peonies with alternating blue and yellow centers decorate this ornate plate. Cherry blossoms, another flower variety adored in Japan, and clovers also appear on the plate, and two ornamental balls accented with charming pink tassels give the piece a lively touch. This festive scene is brought together by a background of traditional blue and white ""karakusa"" wave patterns.

    Each microwave and dishwasher-safe platter comes shipped from Mrs. Lin's Kitchen in a decorative green cloth-like paper gift box, featuring a sponge-type printed design.
  • Plate Dimension (D 14-3/8"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 12 oz.)
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    "|"Place this adorable maneki neko fortune cat charm, or Japanese lucky cat on your desk, in your car, or anywhere you need an extra bit of luck.

    This Maneki Neko fortune cat is in a classic white with black spots, blushing pink cheeks and black eyes and whiskers. During the Edo period, Maneki Neko was seen as a traditional good luck symbol. With it’s left paw raised, this maneki neko fortune cat is believed to welcome business and customers. It is said that the higher the paw, the more good luck you will receive. Ceramic-made, these fortunate felines are believed to bring lots of luck and prosperity to its owners or business. With a red collar and gold bell, this cat also sports the Chinese character for ""fortune"" on its belly.

    A perfectly pocket sized good luck charm, this maneki neko fortune cat makes a great gift for the holidays, birthdays, or those just opening a business. Packaged in a paper gift box. Made in Japan.
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  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this charming sushi soy sauce dish set comes with eight unique contemporary designs and makes an ideal holiday or house warming gift for friends and loved ones.

    Featuring simple yet stylish contemporary designs in an assortment of colors, this charming sushi soy sauce dish set is a great way to serve soy sauce in style for your next sushi party.

    Each sushi soy sauce dish is in a perfect square shape that tapers to a narrower base, and features smooth finishes.

    In shades of earthen browns, greens, maroon, striking black or pastel green, each soy sauce dish showcases simple yet elegant designs of strokes, dots, stripes and zigzag that add interesting visual notes.

    Packaged in a wooden gift box, hand washing is recommended for each sushi soy sauce dish in this set. Discontinued
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Gift Box Dimension (L 15-3/4"" x W 8"" x H 1-7/8"")
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    "|"Planning an intimate afternoon tea session with a dear friend? This charming blue and white karakusa Japanese tea sets for two is a must have with its unique traditional karakusa design in an elegant white set against a fun blue background. At once cozy and sweet, this wonderful tea set also makes a great gift idea for tea lovers.

    A complete set that includes a teapot with two tea cups, an afternoon tea session is all the more fun with you have great tea ware that lets you enjoy your favorite tea leaves in style. Whether you are planning a garden tea party or an indoor tête-à-tête, this lovely porcelain karakusa Japanese tea sets makes the perfect choice.

    Glazed to a perfect glossy finish, this charming tea set showcases the allure of traditional Japanese karakusa design. Known as winding plant or foreign plant, karakusa design draws inspiration from natural forms and creates abstract motifs from natural floral forms.

    Dishwasher safe, this charming karakusa Japanese tea sets for two is also easy to upkeep. There is no better way to enjoy a delicious cup of tea.

    Packaged in a paper gift box, this tea set also makes an excellent gift for loved ones and friends. Discontinued
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x W 4-1/2"" x H 5-1/2"")
  • Tea cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Teapot Capacity (25 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (5 fl. oz.)
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    "|"Crafted from traditional paper mache techniques, this small charming dharma doll is in a gorgeous shade of gold and is a unique collector's item and lucky charm.

    Dharma doll, also known as daruma, are traditional Japanese lucky objects as well as a symbol of goal setting and perseverance. Based on the founder of the zen sect of Buddhism, it is believed that daruma dolls can bless one's endeavors. Dharma doll is traditionally created with both eyes left unpainted. Upon setting a goal, one eye is painted and the other is painted with the completion of that goal. It is believed that upon granting the daruma doll its sight, it will bless one's efforts.

    This charming daruma good luck doll will make a thoughtful and meaningful gift for friends and loved ones. Made in Japan.
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  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from porcelain, this lovely Japanese rice bowl set features the gorgeous design of vine branches and blossoms in a lovely indigo blue set against a classic white. 

    Reminiscent of famous Ming dynasty porcelain doucai wares that feature the contrasting and recognizable blue and white palette, this Japanese rice bowl set comes with gorgeous bowls.

    Each beautifully glazed to a fine glossy finish, the rice bowls in this Japanese rice bowl set brings with it all the vibrant joy of a morning in a garden. Featuring this lovely rich floral design with luxuriant foliage and flowers in a translucent glaze, this rice bowl set carries the brightness and warmth of a spring morning with its joyful blooms.

    Rich shadings add a depth to the floral design. A grey lining adds a subtle elegant touch. Tastefully designed, this lovely Japanese rice bowl set comes packaged in a paper box and makes an excellent gift for friends and loved ones. 

    Item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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    Chawa Mushi Cups

    If you are looking to create an air of authenticity to your collection of Japanese tableware, you should consider including one of our Chawan Mushi Cups with matching lids at each place setting. “Chawanmushi” is a special egg custard dish that is both delicious and healthy to make. Eaten hot or cold and often mixed with shiitake mushrooms, kamaboko, gingko, or boiled shrimp, this delicious treat is a great way for you to enjoy a little part of Japanese culture with your meal! Find out how to make Chawanmushi, check out our April 2002 newsletter or take a look at our youtube video!

    As is the case with most oriental tableware, the uses for any of our traditional Japanese tableware pieces are endless. At Mrs. Lins Kitchen, we have discovered many beautiful styles such as the simple and contemporary Mulit-Color Stripe Chawanmushi Cup, and the Asian-inspired Blue and White Star Flower Chawan Mushi Cup. You can use any Chawan mushi cup of your liking to serve ice cream, appetizer bites, delicate salads, or even tiny servings of soup!

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    Are you interested in the ancient art of origami?MrsLinsKitchen.com carries cheap origami paper with more than 35 different colors and patterns. Along with our instruction booklets, making a variety of shapes and figures was never easier! If you're a beginner, you may want a smaller set with 12 colors of this tissue-thin paper including red, blue, green, pink, orange and white. If you have a larger project, our set of 50 is ideal with sheets in a whole spectrum such as gold, purple, black and dark green. You can also buy sheets in sets of one shade or pattern, making it simple to personalize this ancient craft.



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    Make correspondence personal again by signing your letter with a seal. Used for centuries as a signature, a mark of ownership or promise, the Chinese seal, or chop, was traditionally hand-crafted, though machine-made versions are popular today because of the low cost. MrsLinsKitchen.com offers a variety of seals such as our animal-shaped chops, with each symbolizing a year in the Chinese lunar calendar. The dog chop, for example, is carved from soapstone and features a friendly canine perched on the top. This seal comes with a red ink pad in a beautiful blue and white porcelain container, and a patterned box lined with silk makes this chop an ideal gift.

    If you are looking for traditional Asian items, you'll want to check out our lucky cat statues. They are engrained with tradition and culture. Whether you're looking for cheap origami paper, good luck gifts, or want to stamp your letters with a Chinese seal, let MrsLinsKitchen.com add an Asian touch to all of your craft and office needs!

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality porcelain, this Chinese teapot set is in a lovely cheery red and features Chinese calligraphy in a striking teapot set that captures both the adorable chicness of modern design with the classic art of Chinese calligraphy.

    With a teapot and four matching tea cups, this Chinese teapot set is perfect for brewing and serving your favorite tea.

    The teapot in this charming set features a unique bamboo handle and a built-in infuser. Microwave and dishwasher safe, the teapot handle should be first removed before placing into microwave or dishwasher.

    Glazed to a perfectly smooth and glossy finish, this Chinese teapot set makes a wonderful gift for tea lovers. The interior of the teapot is in red, while the interior of each teacup is in black. This lovely teapot set is also a part of the Red Chinese Calligraphy Collection.
  • Teapot Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-5/8"" x H 3"")
  • Teapot Capacity (16 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 12.3 oz.)
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    Spring has now arrived, which means beautiful Cherry Blossoms are starting to bloom! Decorate your home with this beautiful short-lived flower, which is also known as “Sakura” in Japanese. Cherry Blossoms Motifs are widely seen in Japanese Tableware and even have festivals all over the world dedicated to Cherry Blossom viewing!

    Our Cherry Blossom Tableware Collections

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, one of the most popular motifs for Asian Tableware is the Cherry Blossom Motif tableware. For expressive tones that will make your dining table stand out, the Royal Blue Sakura Collection, which features dark blue cherry blossom motifs, the very popular Cherry Blossom Collection, in light blue hues with delicate white cherry blossom branches, the Green Cherry Blossom, featuring bold shimmering green cherry blossoms set against a mixture of a light blue and white background, and the Spring Forest Cherry Blossom Collection, with its bold earthen forest green colors with a vibrant white vibrant cherry blossoms, will definitely catch your guests attention and will be the main conversation piece!

    For a more subtle tableware collection that still features cherry blossom motifs, the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection and the Peach Cherry Blossoms on White Collection will easily match with any other tableware settings and still give that extra “finishing touch” to the delicious dishes you present atop of them.

     
     

     

    You can never go wrong with Cherry Blossom motif tableware as a gift as well for anyone that loves asian motifs or Japan, so these Tableware pieces will also be great gifts for weddings, birthdays and other special events.
    Frosted White and Lavender Ceramic Bowl
    Was: $5.75
    SALE: $3.95
    4-3/4 Inch Blue Cherry Blossom Plate
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $3.85
    Light of Spring Cherry Blossom Square Japanese Dish Set of Four
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $28.65
    Floral Daruma Chawanmushi Cup
    Was: $23.75
    SALE: $21.15

     

    Colorful Cherry Blossoms Chopsticks

    Learning how to use chopsticks or are you seasoned enough to want your own unique pair of chopsticks? For spring time, Cherry Blossom motif chopsticks are the perfect set to welcome in the fresh season. From vibrant pastel shades like the Spring Blossoms Chopsticks to darker shades like the Black Cherry Blossom Chopsticks, we have a wide selection in multiple colors for everyone. Don’t forget to accompany your chopsticks with a Chopstick Rest like the Cherry Blossom on Branch Chopstick Rest!

    Black Cherry Blossom Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.85
    Cherry Blossom Purple Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.85
    Red Cherry Blossom Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.85
    Single Cherry Blossom Red Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.85
    Cherry Blossoms over Metallic Blue Chopsticks
    $2.55
    Tropical Cherry Blossoms Chopsticks
    $3.15
    		 

     

    Cherry Blossom for Tea Time

    When it comes to cherry blossom viewing, you can’t forget about bringing some drinks to have an even more joyful time! Even if you can’t make it so a Cherry Blossom viewing event in your town, bring the cherry blossoms to your home with our beautiful Cherry Blossom Motif Tea Sets and Sake Sets that will definitely welcome in a fresh new look to your dining table.

    Decorate your picnic blanket with beautiful and bright pastel colored treat dishes like our Light of Spring Cherry Blossom Square Japanese Dish Set of Four which is perfect for baked goods and mochi. Don't forget to accompany them with some delicious tea in the matching Light of Spring Cherry Blossom Tradiotnal Japanese Tea Cups Set for Four.
    Cherry Blossom Teapot Set w/ Four Cups
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $25.15

     

    Enjoying Sake with Cherry Blossoms


    A great tradition for the Japanese is to bring friends, family, and collegues to Cherry Blossom Viewing festivals where they gather around a large blanket or tarp, enjoy food, and of course...drink some sake! Get together with your loved ones to enjy some warm sake under these beautful blooming trees along with a cherry blossom motif sake set.

    Decorate your home for Cherry Blossom Season

    If you’re not looking to expand on any more tableware in your home but would still like Cherry Blossom decorations for spring time, then check out our several Cherry Blossom motif giftware items! Kokeshi Dolls are the perfect conversation piece for homes like the Charming Red Cherry Blossom Kimono Japanese Kokeshi Doll which has a beautiful little girl in a cherry blossom motif yukata. For more practical and useful items, the Lacquered Black with Pink Cherry Blossom Motif Japanese Bento Box will make a great Jewelry Box for all of your precious jewelry.

    Cherry Blossoms are one of the most treasured flowers in Japan that only beautifully bloom for a short amount of time showing how fragile and short life can be. The Japanese don’t see this as a sad event though, but rather a time to take the moment to appreciate life and it’s beauties, remembering how precious it is. By bringing cherry blossoms into your home, you are welcoming the long lasting impression of cherishing life. This lasting impression is perfect as a gift also for newlyweds, anniversaries, and special events like Mother’s Day.

    Fabric Geisha Doll in Cherry Blossom Robe
    Was: $22.95
    SALE: $19.95
    Lovely Red Cherry Blossom Kimono Traditional Japanese Doll
    Was: $57.95
    SALE: $51.15
    Alluring Cherry Blossom Kokeshi Doll
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $36.65
    Pink Cherry Blossom Incense Stick Burner
    Was: $16.95
    SALE: $15.05
    Kokeshi Doll in Red Cherry Blossom Robe
    Was: $47.55
    SALE: $42.25
    Small Black Cherry Blossom Jewelry Box
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $33.35
    Traditional Red and Gold Cherry Blossoms on Black Japanese Lunch Box
    $53.15

     

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    "|"Featuring three brown and white cherry blossom branches at its center, this small soy sauce dish is simple, yet undeniably charming. A light blue color dominates the dish and accentuates the blooming cherry blossoms in its center. A bold brown rim and splashes of faint brown on the dish’s exterior complement the dish’s natural design. The concave build of this dish makes it incredibly useful for holding all types of sauces and other condiments. Furthermore, being microwave and dishwasher safe, this soy sauce dish is ready for repeated use and easy cleaning. With its matte texture, the rectangular dish’s sandy feel makes for better grip. For people who feel they are not in need of a sauce dish, this lovely little dish can still be brought into your home by using it as a key, trinket, or incense holder.
  • Saucer Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-blue-rectangular-soy-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-blue-rectangular-soy-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 10873|10873|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Blue Wooden Chopsticks "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10873.html"|""|(1.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The natural wood chopsticks are wrapped with blue lacquer that serves as a canvas for the detailed white cherry blossoms. These utensils are great to eat noodles, rice and many other foods with. The chopsticks taper into points and the points are roughly sanded to aide with gripping of the food. The tops of the wood are visible and are smoothly sanded into a rounded point. Made in China. Ships in individual plastic wrap. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-blue-wooden-chopsticks-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-blue-wooden-chopsticks-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t2354|T2354|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Bouquet Black Washi Paper Japanese Tea Tin"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2354.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from beautifully detailed washi paper, this Japanese Tea Tin features an intricate design with cherry blossoms outlined in beautiful shimmering gold along with purple and tea green ribbons and other abstract motifs. This tea canister has an airtight inner plastic lid which keeps the contents fresh. A beautiful addition to your kitchen decor, this Japanese tea tin is perfect for storing loose tea leaves, coffee beans, candies, or small trinkets. (Discontinued)
  • Canister Dimension (D 3"" x H 6"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-bouquet-black-washi-paper-japanese-tea-tin-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-bouquet-black-washi-paper-japanese-tea-tin-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11956|11956|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Collection Japanese Cherry Blossom Plates Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11956.html"|""|(85.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"In a gorgeous light blue and featuring the motif of cherry blossoms in an elegant white, this Japanese salad plates set is part of the Cherry Blossom Collection and is a graceful addition for any dining table, bringing the quiet and poetic charm of early spring.

    Featuring six beautiful salad plates with a smooth matt finish and glossy highlights on the white cherry blossoms, this Japanese cherry blossoms plates set comes with six plates ideal for serving bread, appetizer, salad and desserts.

    The simple yet elegant aesthetic of this Japanese cherry blossom plates set is complemented by the rustic brown rim.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this Japanese cherry blossom plates set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a thoughtful and tasteful wedding or housewarming gift idea.
  • Plate Dimension (D 6-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 8.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-collection-japanese-cherry-blossom-plates-set-for-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-collection-japanese-cherry-blossom-plates-set-for-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7027|7027|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Flower Holder Origami"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7027.html"|""|(7.25)|(3.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Make your own unique flower holder with these multicolored cherry blossom print origami papers. Off-white textured paper serves as a background for the splashes of color that are in the centers and on the corner edges of the thin origami papers.

    These origami papers are lightweight and slightly textured. The step-by-step instructions will help you create your own boxlike holders for flowers or other small items. Set comes with 3 sheets of paper of each color. 12 sheets included. Colors are green, yellow, blue and pink. Great as an interactive party favor or as a gift. Made in Japan. Ships in individual. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Origami Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-flower-holder-origami-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-flower-holder-origami-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| cherry-blossom-season-mlk||ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Gifts and Decorations"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Spring has now arrived, which means the beautiful cherry blossoms are starting to bloom! For the Japanese, cherry blossom, also known as “sakura”, holds a special meaning; it represents the fragility and the beauty of life. The delicate flower is now loved and enjoyed by thousands of people all over the world. To help you welcome spring and celebrate the Cherry Blossom season, we complied a collection of lovely cherry blossom tableware, teaware, cookware and gifts. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, one of the most popular motifs for Asian tableware is the cherry blossom motif tableware. For expressive tones that will make your dining table stand out, the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom collection features black alloy branches overflowing with brilliant white cherry blossoms across the surface of these deep blue ceramic ware. With a textured yet smooth surface, the light blue Cherry Blossom collection, featuring four blooming white cherry blossoms on brown stems, offers a more subtle and elegant ambiance. You can never go wrong with cherry blossom motif giftware for anyone that is interested in Asian culture or for someone who just loves flower. Every item in our gift guides, from special designed chopsticks, cherry blossom kokeshi doll, to Japanese tenugui hand towel, is of the highest quality and certain to be cherished by your friends, family members, or loved ones for years to come! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12370 :12461 :12461-1 :12460 :12460-1 :12459 :12459-1 :12458 :12458-1 :12409 :12409-1 :12404 :12404-1 :12407 :11917 :11917-1 :11665 :11665-1 :11957 :11957-1 :9628 :9628-1 :9625 :9625-1 :9438 :9438-1 :9829 :9829-1 :9898 :9898-1 :9494 :9494-1 :9756 :11956 :11956-1 :9627 :9627-1 :9626 :12016 :11917 :12216 :12216-1 :12223 :12223-1 :T1459 :S1001 :12299 :12299-1 :10224 :10223 :12343 :12343-1 :10220 :10220-1 :12344 :12344-1 :10221 :10221-1 :12301 :12301-1 :8744 :8744-1 :12392 :12392-1 :12385 :12385-1 :12387 :12393 :12397 :12397-1 :12395 :12395-1 :12390 :12390-1 :12445 :12445-1 :12446 :12446-1 :9763 :9763-1 :12450 :12450-1 :12396 :12396-1 :12388 :12388-1 :12383 :12383-1 :12451 :12451-1 :10936 :10936-1 :10864 :10864-1 :11618 :11618-1 :11961 :11961-1 :11959 :11959-1 :12335 :12335-1 :12336 :12336-1 :11960 :11960-1 :11325 :11325-1 :11958 :11958-1 :11558 :11558-1 :10937 :10937-1 :11623 :11623-1 :11619 :11619-1 :12330 :12330-1 :12333 :12333-1 :10935 :10934 :12290 :11962 :T1864 :12327 :11879 :T1459 :T2296 :S1213 :S1222 :S1001 :|7016| :|7756| :|7027| :11037 :12010 :11678)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-gifts-and-decorations-44.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-gifts-and-decorations-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8733|8733|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Japanese Rectangular Asian Platter"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8733.html"|""|(34.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Any entrée will look as crisp and as tasteful as the beautiful white cherry blossoms adorning this large, elongated Asian platter. The picture-perfect Japanese cherry blossom plate sports a smooth glaze that protects the floral, pale blue and jade interior. Its raised edges keep food from seeping off the rectangular dish. A brown rim nicely meshes with the brown branches.

    Use this Japanese rectangular plate to serve a main courses, noodles, kebabs, breads, or even salad. Get creative with the many type of dishes you can put on display on this Asian platter perfect for the centerpiece. If having a large party, simply fill this cherry blossom rectangular plate with a large portion of small finger food like popcorn chicken, fruits, or veggies. Keep the fingers out of the food by completing it with small bamboo skewers to place on each treat as well.

    Build a whole collection of Asian platters, bowls, plates, as well as sake sets and tea sets with our entire Cherry Blossom Series. Dishwasher and microwave safe. This Japanese cherry blossom plate comes packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Plate Dimension (L 13"" x W 7-1/2"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-japanese-rectangular-asian-platter-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-in-blue-rectangular-serving-plate-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8739|8739|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Japanese Rectangular Plates Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8739.html"|""|(74.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, these Japanese cherry blossom plates are perfect for serving home made sushi, pot stickers, appetizers, side dishes or finger foods. You can also use them as a more interesting personal plate as these Japanese rectangular plates are a great size for portion controlled eating as well.

    In Japanese culture, the sakura, ornamental cherry trees, have become a symbol of life's fleeting nature as the blossoms themselves only last a short time. Their beauty is simplistically and beautifully immortalized on these powder blue and jade green Japanese cherry blossom plates. Although it looks straight as an arrow, the Japanese rectangular plate's edges actually curve slightly. They perfectly cradle sushi, kebabs, cold noodles, or other bite-size snacks. While the blue and jade green surface sports a flawless feel, the brown frame has a grainier texture.

    Expand on each place setting by adding other bowls and plates from our Cherry Blossom Series. This Japanese cherry blossom plates set comes in a set of six, great for any household. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Comes packaged in a paper box.
  • Dish Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-japanese-rectangular-plates-set-of-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-rectangular-dish-set-of-six-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10867|10867|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Lacquered Pink Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10867.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Decorate your table or hair with these lacquered vibrant pink chopsticks. White cherry blossoms and petals fall across the top third of these sets and slick, simple pink covers the remainder of the sticks. The tops of these rounded sticks have slightly rounded edges. The end that is used to eat with is tapered and has rounded points. Great to eat rice, noodles and salad with, or try embellishing your hair-bun with this set. Made in China. Ships in individual plastic pouch. Hand washing recommended.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-lacquered-pink-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-lacquered-pink-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11665|11665|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom On Blue Japanese Dinner Plates Set for Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11665.html"|""|(105.15)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese dinner plates set comes with three gorgeous dinner plates and is part of the Cherry Blossom Collection. Featuring an enchanting light blue with the delicate motif of a blooming cherry blossom branch, this plates set is perfect for serving main courses.

    Cherry blossoms are well loved flowers in Japan and are widely celebrated for their short but beautiful blooms. Blossoming each year in spring, the cherry blossom festival celebrates their bloom. A symbol of transient beauty, cherry blossoms is poetic motifs in Japanese art.

    Featuring the graceful motifs of cherry blossoms in the interior, the exterior of this Japanese dinner plates set features unique abstract speckles of brown, light blue and light green. Brown outline along the rims add a rustic charm to this dinner plates set.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese dinner plates set makes a great addition to any dining table.
  • Plate Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 14.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-japanese-dinner-plates-set-for-three-86.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-japanese-dinner-plates-set-for-three-87.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11917|11917|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom On Blue Japanese Soup Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11917.html"|""|(93.45)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese soup bowls set comes with four beautiful light blue bowls featuring the delicate design of white cherry blossoms in bloom. Elegant and stylish, this soup bowls set is a great way to serve soup, salad, appetizers, pasta and dessert.

    Part of the Cherry Blossom Collection, this Japanese soup bowls set is in a lovely matt light blue finish. Bringing together a graceful calm palette with a poetic design of cherry blossom branches in bloom, this soup bowls set also features brown rims which add a rustic charm.

    The exterior of each bowl features distinctive brown speckles on light blue and green. Beautifully complementing the interior of the bowl, the abstract exterior gives a distinctive look.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this lovely Cherry Blossom Japanese soup bowls set makes a great addition to any dining table.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 7.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-japanese-soup-bowls-set-for-four-71.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-japanese-soup-bowls-set-for-four-72.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11957|11957|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom On Blue Shallow Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11957.html"|""|(93.65)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese ceramic bowls set features six delightful shallow bowls perfect for serving soup, salad and dessert.

    In an alluring light blue, this Japanese ceramic bowls set also features the delicate and poetic motif of white cherry blossom branches in bloom. The smooth matt interior finish adds a graceful elegance that beautifully complements with the unique speckled exterior. With rustic brown, light green and blue speckles, the exterior of this bowls set is at once beautiful and distinctive.

    Cherry blossoms are well loved flowers in Japan. Celebrated for their gorgeous yet short blooms in spring, cherry blossoms are symbols of transient beauty.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this lovely Japanese ceramic bowls set is user-friendly as it is graceful and poetic and makes an ideal house warming gift for friends and loved ones.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 1.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-shallow-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-six-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-shallow-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-six-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9829|9829|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom On Blue Square Dish – Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9829.html"|""|(59.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This exquisite cherry-themed plate set is ripe for the picking. You and your guests will admire the branches of dangling, white cherry blossoms embossed on a pale blue background. These square dishes, which make great condiment saucers, have elevated brown rim helps. The satiny finish from the glaze makes for easier washing. Serve up condiments, sushi, or other finger foods. Coordinate an assortment of different sized plates and bowls from our entire Cherry Blossom Series. Dishwasher and microwave safe. The entire six-dish set comes packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
  • Dish Dimension (L 5-3/8"" x W 5-3/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-square-dish-set-of-six-105.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-blue-square-dish-set-of-six-106.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11037|11037|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom on Branch Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11037.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The Japanese cherry blossom or sakura, is one of the most recognized symbols of Asia, and is seen often in artwork, home decoration, tableware and kimono and fabric patterns. The fleeting beauty of the cherry blossom is captured realistically on this ultimate chopstick rest. The rugged surface of the cherry blossom branch is perfectly formed on the body of this lovely rest that is boldly accented by a pale pink cherry blossom at its peak. Now you can enjoy springtime at your table every time you use this rest.

    The sakura is considered an early sign of the warmer weather arriving; but the fleeting nature of the blossoms is also a symbol of the fleeting nature of our time on this earth. During the cherry blossom season in Japan, the entire country is rapt with attention watching for reports of the fast approaching peak of cherry blossom viewing times. Because they bloom en masse and are very delicate, many citizens choose this occasion to gather together to host parties under the trees for viewing and eating delicacies and drinking sake. There have been many great poems written by famous poets that were influenced by these beautiful blossoms. Perhaps your next gathering will bring out the poetic side of you and your guests as well when you use these lovely rests at your place settings. Made in Japan.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2-1/4"" x W 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-branch-chopstick-rest-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-on-branch-chopstick-rest-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 10653|10653|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Purple Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10653.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"These festive chopsticks are beautiful for festive occasions and everyday use. They come individually wrapped w/ serrated tips for easy handling of slippery foods. The pattern is at the top of the chopstick while the rest is clear lacquered wood. The design is a purple background with groups of gold stripes, and white and gold cherry blossoms. The tips and tops are round. Hand wash only. Made in Taiwan.
  • Chopstick Dimensions (L 8-7/8”)
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-purple-chopsticks-64.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-purple-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 9898|9898|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9898.html"|""|(79.95)|(67.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Set the scene for a fabulous meal with this traditional cherry blossom rice bowl set. They feature elegant cherry blossoms motif in blue, white and brown. A shiny brown rim and a sturdy base balance out the cherry blossom bowls. With an overall sky blue and pale jade hue all over these stoneware bowls, this cherry blossom rice bowl set adds an elegant design of white blooming cherry blossoms to make the earthen and simple overall design of these Japanese rice bowls to stand our even more. With an added speckled and earthen brown and grey stroke on the outside of this cherry blossom rice bowl set, you will never grow tired of seeing them. While these bowls are perfectly sized for a side of rice, they are also the perfect size for side salads, desserts, and a small serving of cereal too. This set of six cherry blossom bowls comes in a paper gift box. For more items like this, take a look at the whole Cherry Blossom Series. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-rice-bowl-set-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-rice-bowl-set-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|5| s919|S919|ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Sake Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S919.html"|""|(33.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Soft, white cherry blossoms hover over black branches on the large sake jug. The background is smooth-glazed in a light blue color, creating the effect of looking up at the blue sky through the branches of a blooming cherry tree. The four cups in this set match the jug's sky blue background, with a light blue glaze over the cups' top halves and darker blue tones along the bottoms. The rims of the jug and cups are highlighted with an earthy brown, and bronze specks show through the blue glazes. These tan earthen tones lend an aged and authentic antique look to the pieces in this sake set. This ceramic sake set matches other pieces from the Cherry Blossom collection. This set is dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Jug Dimension (H 4-1/2"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Jug Capacity (9 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-sake-set-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-sake-set-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| cherry-blossom-season-2013||ITEM|"Cherry Blossom Season 2013"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Cherry Blossom Gifts

    The Cherry Blossom Season usually occurs between end of March to early May during the bloom of cherry blossom trees.

    In Japan, flower viewing is one of the activity done during this season. Outdoor parties and picnics are held beneath the sakura (cherry blossom) trees both in the day time and at night. Cherry blossom festivals also held worldwide during this time of the year. Are you ready to celebrate?

    We have an extended collection of cherry blossom products to help you celebrate this year's cherry blossom season. Our cherry blossom tableware and cherry blossom chopsticks to sake sets with cherry blossom motif and much more, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has what you need for your cherry blossom celebration.

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    "|"A dainty addition to our Cherry Blossom Collection, this stone mug is elegant with a slightly narrow, elongated shape. It is matte-finished in a light blue, dreamy color and flawlessly decorated with a simple arrangement of cherry blossoms and stems in white and brown. The mug features a brass-colored rim to match and a medium-sized handle. It arrives individually gift-boxed. Made of ceramic in Japan.
  • Mug Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 4-1/4"")
  • Mug Capacity (11 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (11 oz.)
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    "|"Make afternoon tea with friends simply memorable with this Cherry Blossom Stone Tea Set. As part of our Cherry Blossom series, the lid of the teapot features classic white stone covered with budding cherry blossoms. The rims of the teacups are bordered with a complementary copper color, along with the rim of the teapot and its lid knob. The teapot won't crack under any pressure thanks to a built-in infuser in the spout and a sturdy bamboo handle. This set comes with one teapot and four matching tea cups. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Teapot Capacity (24 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (4 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb.)
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    "|"Made in Japan from tin, this Japanese tea container features a large blossoming variety of embroidered style cherry blossoms and golden outlined peonies.

    With a smooth and glossy finish, this Japanese tea container is perfect for storing your favorite tealeaves. Inside of the Japanese tea canister is an inner plastic lid, which keeps the tea container airtight so your tealeaves will stay fresh longer than simply leaving them in the bag or box.

    While the inside of the Japanese tea container is a simple metallic gold, the outside of the tea canister is completely decorated in a blush pink with cherry blossoms, peonies, green stems, and sparkles all over. With this magical design, don’t hesitate to not only store your tea leaves inside, but also small trinkets or jewelry as this tea container is a great decorative piece for your vanity desk. (Discontinued)
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  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality porcelain, this sake bottle set comes with a sake jug and four matching sake cups for you to serve and enjoy your favorite sake in style.

    Featuring a unique metallic glaze in the background with black speckles and brushed forest green stripes with beautiful cherry blossom motifs in traditional Japanese colors and style. This sake bottle set is a great addition for those with a taste for traditional charm.

    Cherry blossoms are beloved flowers in Japan, well known and loved for their enchanting short bloom, they are symbols of ephemeral beauty. Heavily featured in traditional arts, poetry and music, cherry blossoms continued to be greatly loved and celebrated today. The cherry blossom festival in spring celebrates the beauty of cherry blossoms where families and friends gather to appreciate and celebrate the blooming of cherry blossoms.

    You can now bring this beautiful blossom into your home and enjoy its beauty all year round with this charming sake bottle set. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this sake set comes packaged in a paper gift box, and makes a wonderful gift for sake lovers.
  • Jug Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 6"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Jug Capacity (10 fl. Oz)
  • Cup Capacity (1.5 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (1 lb 11.4 oz)
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    "|"This Cherry Blossom Festival is eternally guaranteed clear, blue skies. Simple but elegant white flowers come to life on a light periwinkle backdrop. The brown rim's matte finish gives a sandy texture, an interesting contrast to the buffed, ceramic interior. The concave, rectangular build makes this six-piece set ideal for holding condiments and dipping sauces. You can find matching similar plates and bowls in our Cherry Blossom Series. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Saucer Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 8 oz. )
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  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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    Honor your favorite soldier with this ceramic teapot dressed in green fatigues and V-shaped symbol bearing resemblance to the one used as a sign of rank on military uniforms. Topped with a pentagon-shaped knob, teapot has a protected rubber spout and stainless steel infuser (remove before microwave use). Dishwasher safe. Item arrives packaged in paper gift box. Made in Japan.
  • Tea Pot Dimension (L 7"" x H 3"")
  • Tea Pot Capacity (14 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (13 oz.)
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  • Product Wt. (4.2 oz.)
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    Little eaters can use all your help when it comes to making meal-time fun and fulfilling. That's why we created a category just for them – Children’s Chopsticks. Our fun designs and bright colors will have them craving the chance to use their own pair of chopsticks. Teach them how to use chopsticks, along with the history of chopsticks, who invented chopsticks, and how to eat with chopsticks. And buy them their own pair.

    We’ve got Smiling Sunshine chopsticks, White Bunny chopsticks, Happy Fish chopsticks, and more. All of these ideas and themes will make your young ones proud to own their own utensils for the very first time.

    It's never too early to learn how to use a pair of chopsticks, and our children's chopsticks are designed to be shorter than standard sizes for little hands to grip with ease. If they need a little more help, training chopsticks are available, too. These plastic chopsticks for boys and girls feature round hooks for the ring finger, making them easier to use as they learn.

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    		 With almost 4 million square miles, China is home to just about every geographic and climate condition possible - from the warm, mild weather in the south to the cold, mountainous regions of the north. This extremely diverse and varying landscape is reflected in the cuisine of each of these regions - which can be broken down into four distinct styles (though experts argue there are at least eight or nine) loosely based on geography - Cantonese cooking in the south, Northern Chinese/Beijing cooking in the north, Sichuan (also spelled Szechuan) cooking in the west, and Eastern Chinese/Shanghai cooking in the east.

    Cantonese Cuisine

    America's first introduction to Chinese cooking was in the 1800's, by Chinese immigrants who came to work on railroads and seek their fortune. The majority of these immigrants came from the southern region of China known as Canton (now called Guangzhou) which is why this style of cooking is perhaps the most common and recognizable here in the United States. Characterized by simple, saucy dishes made with fresh ingredients, - popular menu items such as chicken with black bean sauce, beef with oyster sauce and won ton soup all hail from this region.

    There is a famous saying in China that the Cantonese eat anything with four legs - except for a table or a chair. While staples are pork, beef and chicken – they are known to include a variety of exotic ingredients in their cooking, such as duck tongues, chicken feet and ox innards. Stir-frying, steaming and deep-frying are popular methods in Cantonese cooking. Roasted and barbecued meats are also quite popular in delis and restaurants - as most homes in this region do not have ovens.

    Cantonese cooks have the luxury of living in one of China's most resourceful areas in terms of agriculture. Its mild, warm weather allows for plenty of rice crops (three crops per year) as well as six crops of vegetables and fruit. Its close proximity to the long shoreline of China's southern coast makes seafood bountiful - fisherman bring fresh shrimp, lobsters, eels and other seafood to Cantonese markets daily.

    Having access to such fresh seafood allows Cantonese cooks to prepare meals in the simplest way possible - fish are usually lightly steamed and enhanced with only a bit of soy sauce, green onion and ginger for seasoning. Unlike other regions, hot chilies and other spices aren't needed to compensate for the freshness of ingredients.

    Cantonese cuisine also includes dim sum, the popular teahouse tradition of small plates of dumplings, pastries and other delicacies. For more on dim sum, please see our newsletters from April and May 2003,. located in our Newsletter Archives.

    Sichuan Cuisine

    To the west is the Sichuan (sometimes spelled Szechuan) province - whose cuisine is marked with hot, spicy dishes. Flavorful favorites such as Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu (spicy tofu) and Twice Cooked Pork typify the cuisine of this primarily land-locked, mountainous region. In Sichuan cooking, spices are used to combat the extreme climates of the region - the sweat a spicy meal evokes offers a cooling effect during hot summers, while it serves to heat up the body during cold winters.

    The heavy use of chilies and spice is said to have been introduced by other influences, in particular India, whose Buddhist influence also plays a big part in this region. Buddhist missionaries are also said to have shared vegetarianism, which can be seen today in many popular dishes using tofu and vegetables, which have been preserved Sichuan-style, using chili powder and ground peppercorns.

    One of the key ingredients in this region is the Sichuan peppercorn, called huajiao (flower pepper) in Chinese. It comes from the prickly ash tree, a plant that is indigenous to the region and is one of the components of five spice powder. It is often used in stir-fries, along with spicier chilies, green onions, garlic, sesame and vinegar, which combine to give these dishes a distinct Sichuan flavor.

    Rice grows abundantly here, as do citrus fruits, bamboo, mushrooms and other types of edible fungi. Surrounded by mountains, this region is accessed by the Yangtze river, which supplies freshwater crustaceans, eels and fish. Beef is also used more frequently here than in other parts of China, due to the widespread use of oxen.

    Stir-frying, slow-simmering, quick braising and stewing are popular techniques used here. The spicy cuisine of the Hunan province (the birthplace of Chairman Mao), also located in western China, is similar to Sichuan's hot, spicy style, and has also become quite popular stateside.

    Northern China Cuisine (Beijing)

    Northern China, as typified by the capital city of Beijing, is truly a region of extremes. The summers are hot and dry while the winters are bitter and cold, as reflected by the extreme temperatures of nearby Mongolia, home to the Gobi Desert, and Manchuria, known for its chilling artic winds. Along with the harsh climate, Northern China is crossed by the unstable Yellow River, which has caused severe droughts some years, as well as devastating floods during others.

    Mongolia's influence is also evident in the use of lamb, as much of the country is Muslim and does not consume pork. Lamb is one of the ingredients in the famous Mongolian Hot Pot - where diners dip pieces of meat and vegetables into boiling soup to cook them in a fondue-like fashion. Also popular is Mongolian barbecue - where meat is cooked over a round, open grill.

    The harsh weather and conditions makes it difficult for many agricultural crops to thrive, so hearty vegetables like cabbage, potatoes and root vegetables are the main ingredients in many dishes. Lack of vegetation makes it difficult to rear pigs and oxen, so starches are key. Rice, which thrives in warm, humid weather, does not grow well here. Barley, millet and soybeans are grown here, but wheat is the predominant grain of the north. Noodles and bread made from wheat flour are the staples of many of the meals in this region. Steamed dumplings, buns and pancakes are also frequently consumed.

    Beijing also served as the imperial capital for eight centuries, spawning a number of culinary traditions inside its royal walls. Some of the grandest and most elaborate feasts were served inside the Forbidden City, who historians say regular employed as many as 2000 chefs in its kitchen.

    Peking Duck, one of its most famous dishes, derives in part from the conditions brought upon by the unbearable heat of its summers. Years ago, ducks were marinated and dressed and hung outside homes, where their skin naturally dried to the crispiness that is now recreated in Chinese restaurants today. Food in this region is typically flavored with rice wine, vinegar, salt, soy sauce, scallions, and garlic. Pork lard is the preferred cooking fat, with sesame oil being the second choice. Popular dishes from Northern China include mu shu pork and Mongolian lamb.

    Eastern Chinese Cooking (Shanghai)

    Eastern China is home to the city of Shanghai, a bustling port city that has been dubbed the “Paris of the East.” Shanghai and neighboring Yangzhou, Hangzhou and Suzhou are blessed with the flowing Yangtze, which supplies a bounty of freshwater seafood.

    In this region, fish and seafood is eaten regularly. Rice is grown in the subtropical climate of the southern parts of this region, while wheat is grown in the colder region that includes Shanghai, making both rice and noodles staples of eastern Chinese meals.

    Cooks in this region use deep-frying and slow-braising techniques. Red-cooking is also popular here. Named for the reddish-tinge the seasoning imparts, it is a method of simmering meats in flavored and sweetened soy sauce.

    What also sets this cuisine apart from the rest is the liberal use of sugar to flavor both meat and vegetable dishes. Shallow-frying also has its unique style here - as cooks tend to use double the amount of oil used in other parts of China.

    Thus, dishes from this region tend to be a bit oily and sweet. Shaoxing rice wine, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar are commonly used to flavor dishes here. Shaoxing wine is the most favored of all rice wines, and is a key ingredient in regional favorites like Drunken Chicken and Drunken Shrimp. Xiao Long Bao (meat-filled steamed dumplings) and Beggar's Chicken (chicken wrapped in lotus leaves and cooked in a clay pot) are also Shanghai favorites.

    Shanghai cooks are also known to mince meat to form meatballs - as reflected in Lion's Head, a popular meatball dish said to resemble a fluffy lion's mane. Along with pork, chicken, fish and vegetables are also minced and formed into cakes and balls. Some are deep-fried and served as snacks - others are steamed or coated with glutinous rice.

    If you are lucky enough to travel to China, tasting these dishes firsthand is an unforgettable experience. Those wanting to make these meals at home will find a variety of cookbooks, utensils and ingredients right here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen to help you create the perfect meal.

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| sake-sets-chinese---japanese-calligraphy-sake-sets||ITEM|"Chinese & Japanese Calligraphy Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|" Who knew that Japanese calligraphy and Chinese calligraphy could look beautiful as a pattern for the exquisite sake sets that we have found? The messages vary, but you can rest assured that each distinctive set brings with it characters of special significance ranging from good luck symbols to the Chinese sign for longevity.

    With so many choices, you may have difficulty just purchasing one warm sake set. The different colors and shapes of the sake bottles and cups are lovely to look at, and will bring another dimension of delight to your enjoyment of Japanese sake with friends and family.

    Our special sake sets are decorated in both Japanese kanji symbols and Chinese symbols and are available in a variety of colors, shapes and styles.

    Traditional sake bottles are a must have, but the more modern shapes are also very attractive. The Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Sake Set and the Four Seasons Sake Set are both great examples of a blend of ancient Asian calligraphy and modern design.

    If you are hoping for good luck with every sake toast, you might want to consider the Five Good Things Sake Set. For a tranquil evening, the Zen Sake Set - Persimmon might be the perfect choice.

    Most sets are packaged in a gift box for easy gift giving and storage. A sake set is a “must have” for lovers of Japanese rice wine, great as a gift for housewarming, birthdays and anniversaries and weddings.

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    Soup is an incredibly important part of any Asian meal. It is a starter as well as the first impression of the meal to come. There is such a wide array of soups you can enjoy, like Pho or watermelon and cucumber soups in the summer; make sure you are prepared for the soups of every season!

    The Lacquered, wooden, and plastic soup bowls we provide at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are all ideal for any type of soup, noodle, or stew. Any Asian soup bowl that you choose will make your meal look as good as it tastes.

    Combine a Japanese soup bowl with an Asian spoon for a complete soup set that will bring an authentic Asian atmosphere to any dining room. The bowls that we offer are full of meaningful and popular designs, such as maple leaves, cranes, bamboo, and cherry blossoms. Any of these lacquered soup bowls will add beauty, historical meaning, and tradition into your dining experience.

    Even a simple red miso soup bowl or a classic black Japanese bowl with lid will immediately bring an air of authenticity to any meal that you are serving.

    Any unique Japanese soup bowls that you find here will add a blast of color to your table and accentuate the soup that you are serving! You’ll definitely want to use one of our bowls with lids to keep your food warm or even use to serve rice or edamame with. Each soup bowl has so much beauty and versatility behind it. Find the perfect one for your kitchen shelves today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8741 :9840 :8732 :8120 :11291 :8736 :10485)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-bowls-soup-253.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-bowls-soup-254.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-cutlery||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Cutlery"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-cutlery-162.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-cutlery-172.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-cutlery||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Cutlery"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6173 :6172)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-cutlery-167.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-cutlery-173.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-cutlery||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Cutlery"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Chinese & Japanese Cutlery

    You've seen those Asian chefs work their knives to slice and dice vegetables, meat and fish to perfection. Now, you can become a master swordsman in your own kitchen by using the Chinese and Japanese cutlery we offer at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen.

    A good knife is an essential tool in any well stocked kitchen and you can't go wrong with the high quality selection of knives that we have collected from China and Japan.

    Precision cutting and ease of use are all hallmarks of the famous Japanese santoku knife, a staple in the Japanese household. A great santoku knife is so precious to a Japanese homemaker that it is often passed on to a deserving future chef of the household. Another important knife you might find in a Japanese kitchen is a sushi knife, which is specially designed for ease of cutting slices of fish precisely so they can be used for sushi or served as sashimi. The angle of the blade is slightly different and makes it easier to cut smooth pieces. Perhaps you need a knife to cut, chop, dice, slice, shred, crush, mince, or tenderize meat. The Chinese cleaver knife can do it all! With its wide blade surface, a heavy Chinese cleaver will make meat preparation so much easier. If you enjoy presenting your food in a beautiful, artful way, you will find that our selection of food preparation tools such as the wavy knife or vegetable cutters make it fun and easy. A big part of the dining experience in Asian cooking is presentation and these tools allow for creative experimentation to find the best way to present any meal. Want to enjoy foods with hard shells but are having a hard time cracking them open? Make that the least of your worries with our seafood scissors and coconut opener! Easily cut through crab, lobster, and other shellfish with a pair of stainless steel crab scissors and seafood scoops so that you can enjoy every bite of crab and lobster meat. Or if you’re looking forward to some fresh coconut juice straight from the shell, take a look at our easy-to-use coconut drill. Making and eating food doesn’t have to be hard! Our collection of Asian cutlery will make food preparation a craft you’ll enjoy perfecting! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6015 :|7WJ204| :6173 :6172)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-cutlery-157.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-cutlery-171.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-design-apron-pot-holder||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Design Apron/Pot Holder"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-design-apron-pot-holder-78.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-design-apron-pot-holder-83.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-design-apron-pot-holder||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Design Apron/Pot Holder"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-design-apron-pot-holder-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-design-apron-pot-holder-82.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-kitchen-gadgets||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Kitchen Gadgets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Just as pizza slicers and pasta spoons are essential in the Italian kitchen; the multiple Chinese and Japanese Kitchen gadgets we carry are those that are readily found in the Asian kitchen.

    Tried and tested implements that have helped the chefs of Asia are available to you at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen and will make your cooking experience more effective and allow you to expand your repertoire with ease.

    If you have a favorite pot sticker recipe that you are hesitant to make because the dumpling making process is too time consuming; we have just the tool for you! Our versions of the dumpling maker allows for you to simply place the pre-made flour pot sticker discs in the press, fill with you favorite filling, and simply press for a perfectly formed pot sticker every time.

    Our many types of handy tools and gadgets are great shortcuts not only for Asian cooking; you'll find yourself reaching for them all the time.

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    We have searched far and wide to make this lovely collection of stunning Japanese plates available to you! Whether you are displaying these pieces of art in your china closet or you are using these functional plates for everyday meals, you can fill your home with any of the high quality Japanese dishware that you find here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen!

    Browse through our wide variety of Asian dinnerware to find plates that are perfect for all seasons and that will add an artistic flair to whatever you choose to serve or display.

    If you sincerely appreciate the meaningful nature of Japan’s cherry blossom flower, we have a grand array of cherry blossom plates for you to choose from! Whether it be the large and enchanting Cherry Blossom Dinner Plate or the Elegantly Modern and Stylish Cherry Blossom Square Dinner Plate, the symbolism and absolute beauty that this flower brings will make all your cherry blossom dishes fantastic conversation starters. Besides being stunning, all our cherry blossom dinnerware is also incredibly functional and durable as well!

    We know that presentation is important, especially when it comes to dinner parties and potlucks. Our large rectangular dinner plates make for wonderful serving plates that you are sure to get compliments for! Whether you enjoy the modern and contemporary feel of the Black Alloy Rectangular Plate and the Blue and Black Blended Japanese Dinner Plate or the more natural style of the Abstract Sunlit Forest Oribe Rectangular Plate and the Arctic Ice Rectangular Sushi Plate, any Japanese plate you choose will have your guests in awe when you serve them your dish.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is here to ensure that you can enjoy the best selection of Japanese tableware. Discover a simple way to dress up your table and your meals with minimal fuss! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12461-1 :12460-1 :12405-1 :12388-1 :12389-1 :12404-1 :12390-1 :12384-1 :12385-1 :12383-1 :12384-1 :12385-1 :12255-1 :12219-1 :12304-1 :12303-1 :10936-1 :12307-1 :12297-1 :12151-1 :12293-1 :12295-1 :10224 :12299-1 :12216-1 :9210 :11177 :11665-1 :9626 :9494-1 :8742-1 :8739-1 :12125-1 :ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--ASIAN-INSPIRED :ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--CONTEMPORARY :ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--GARDEN)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-large-single-plates-20.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-single-150.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Plates"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES-SET :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES-SINGLE)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-152.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-160.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Plates"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES-SET :SALE-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES-SINGLE)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-157.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-161.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates--single-||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Plates (Single)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--ASIAN-INSPIRED :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--CONTEMPORARY :WHAT-S-NEW-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--GARDEN)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-single-148.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-single-153.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates--single-||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Plates (Single)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--ASIAN-INSPIRED :SALE-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--CONTEMPORARY :SALE-ASIAN-TABLEWARE-CHINESE-AND-JAPANESE-PLATES--SINGLE--GARDEN)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-single-143.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-plates-single-151.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Pots and Pans"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Chinese & Japanese Pots and Pans

    Don't let the lack of proper Chinese pots and pans keep you from making your restaurant favorites at home any longer!  Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a plethora of authentic Chinese and Japanese pots and pans to help you create traditional Asian home cooking.

    The simple techniques of Asian cooking are made easier and more authentic when you use a real Chinese or Japanese pan, designed specifically for the foods being prepared.  Browse the tamogoyaki pans, shabu shabu, or cast iron nabe pots that we carry at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen.

    Old time favorites that have survived the tests of time in Japan are easily replicated in the cast iron "nabe" pots that we carry. Your home-made versions of sukiyaki and yosenabe dishes will never taste as great or look as delectable when served from our assortment of practical and attractive cast iron Chinese and Japanese pots. Basically a "one-pot" meal to which various meats and vegetables are slow cooked in a seasoned broth; this style of cooking is very healthy and delicious tasting as well. 

    Our “tamagoyaki pans” are especially designed to easily cook the perfect “egg omelet” layers that are the signature flavor of the authentic sushi houses. For those that enjoy participating in the preparation of the meal, our shabu shabu pans offer hands on cooking. Savory pieces of meats or vegetables are brushed with a flavored sauce and lightly grilled at the table for immediate enjoyment. 

    Delicious Asian meals are easy to enjoy in the comforts of home with the addition of these essential Japanese and Chinese pots."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6212 :6211 :6215 :6214 :6157 :6112 :6199 :6121 :6132 :6159 :6156)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans-239.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans-249.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Pots and Pans"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6199 :6157 :6112)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans-234.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans-248.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-cookware-chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Pots and Pans"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6270)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans-244.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-pots-and-pans-250.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls--set-||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Rice Bowls (Set)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10241 :9898 :10220 :11653 :11589 :11655 :11647 :11637 :11654 :11652 :11558 :11898 :11965 :11756 :12043 :12033 :12029 :11831 :12127 :12289 :12263 :12221 :11908 :11832)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls-set-305.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls-set-317.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls--set-||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Rice Bowls (Set)"|""|""|||T|""|""|"655"|"

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    Using authentic Japanese rice bowls or Chinese rice bowls will make your Asian-themed meal even better. Traditional designs include cherry blossoms, flowers, leaves, Chinese poems and calligraphy, geometric kimono and bamboo stems. We also have solid-colored rice bowls as well. Even though they're perfect for rice, they make great bowls for ice cream, salads, cereals, finger appetizers and more.

    When you order a set of Japanese rice bowls or Chinese rice bowls, you won't have to constantly look for bowls that match. And these bowls are all made with a glossy finish that makes it easy to clean sticky rice off. Our rice bowls are very affordable and make excellent gifts!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12409 :12439 :12395 :12313 :11325 :9898 :10220 :11648 :11656 :12263 :11695 :11692 :11908 :11965 :11898 :11589 :11628 :12263 :12314 :12086 :9763)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls-set-345.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls-set-346.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls--set-||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Rice Bowls (Set)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11589 :11653 :11647 :11637 :11655 :11654 :11652 :11756 :11753 :11558 :11832 :11831 :11898 :11982 :11979 :11965 :12289 :12263 :12221 :12090)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls-set-315.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls-set-320.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-rice-bowls--single-||ITEM|"Chinese and Japanese Rice Bowls (Single)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Chinese and Japanese Rice Bowls (Single)

    An Asian dining table is incomplete without a bowl to hold rice in. We know that soup bowls might be too small to hold multiple portions of rice, but salad bowls might be too big.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have a selection of Japanese rice bowls that are just the right size to serve rice in.

    Our collection of rice bowls features a wide variety of designs and styles. Many of our Japanese ceramic bowls feature beautiful and symbolic cherry blossom designs, such as the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Rice Bowl and the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Rice Bowl. We also provide many traditional blue and white rice bowls such as our Dragon in the Sky Rice Bowl and the Parasol Illusion Japanese Rice Bowl. There are so many beautiful designs for you to choose from, so feel free to take your time choosing the perfect Japanese rice bowl!

    Perfect for serving any steamed or fried rice, these Asian bowls will give your table that push of color that it needs. Use the Black Alloy Rice Bowl to accentuate the colors of your food or catch your guest’s attention with the unique textures and colors of the Matte Black and Shiny Blue Rice Bowl! Though small, rice bowls have the power to transform any table into one of sophistication and elegance.

    These wonderful ceramic rice bowls are great for rice, cereal, snacks, and even soup! Dishwasher and microwave safe ceramic makes clean up easy even with the stickiest rice and allows you to reheat food right in the Japanese rice bowl, making meal preparation and clean up so much easier.

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    For an authentic tea experience, the best teas are served with loose leaves. MrsLinsKitchen carries all the accessories you'll need; from tea canisters, tea scoops and whisk, to tea infusers and Asian Tea Sets. Take a look at all our beautiful styles.

    Japanese green teas, also called matcha green tea have also gained world wide popularity for its healthful properties. This Japanese green tea is known to be full of healthy antioxidants called Catechin. <

    Our numerous teapot styles range from the famous cast iron Tetusbin Teapot or the wide variety of Asian Tea Cups we offer. Whether you enjoy tea for the flavor or health benefits, you will love all the special Japanese Tea Ceremony Accessories and teapots we have collected for you!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7043| :|7086|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-tea-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-and-japanese-tea-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-chinese-calligraphy||ITEM|"Chinese Calligraphy"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Classical details and urban sensibilities come together. The defined and artful strokes of Chinese penmanship provide cultural depth to these smooth red and black ceramic dishes. Choose from sub-sets of matching bowls, plates and even sake ware. Whether it’s a night for romance or a cozy gathering of friends, these serving pieces will set the atmosphere. All of them have been carefully designed to fit in with any urban place setting. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in China."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10449 :8665)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-calligraphy-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-calligraphy-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tea-set-chinese-character||ITEM|"Chinese Character"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-123.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-131.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--chinese-character||ITEM|"Chinese Character"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-118.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-129.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--chinese-character||ITEM|"Chinese Character"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-128.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-132.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-asian-nesting-bowls-and-sets-chinese-character-japanese-bowls||ITEM|"Chinese Character Japanese Bowls"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-japanese-bowls-96.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-japanese-bowls-104.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-asian-nesting-bowls-and-sets-chinese-character-japanese-bowls||ITEM|"Chinese Character Japanese Bowls"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-japanese-bowls-101.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-japanese-bowls-105.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-chinese-character-tea-sets||ITEM|"Chinese Character Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-tea-sets-138.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-character-tea-sets-148.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-chinese-character-tea-sets||ITEM|"Chinese Character Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    There is something very soothing about the traditional calligraphy that is painted on the many styles of Asian Tea Sets with Kanji that we offer at MrsLinsKitchen even if we might need some translation of the meaning. A Japanese tea set with characters is quite commonplace in Asian households and they often include symbols for the seasons as in our Four Seasons Pearl Tea Set or bits of thought provoking poetry, such as our Japanese Poetry Teapot with Matching Cups set.

    One of the most popular of Japanese Tea Set Designs, our wide variety of calligraphy inspired tea sets is timeless and makes a perfect gift for any occasion. You have your choice of surface textures and calligraphy styles from which to choose; some are earthen in style and others are made of porcelain or black alloy.

    Of course, these exquisite oriental tea sets should not be kept hidden away in the packaged gift boxes that are included, but instead should be proudly displayed as part of a collection or as a statement piece on a shelf or credenza. Each set consists of a handled tea pot and includes a set of four tea cups which allows for a perfect number of friends and family with which to share a lovely tea time experience.

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    		 Chinese seals have been used for centuries to create impressions with ink. These impressions, often consisting of names or symbols, are used as signatures or marks of authorship in everyday transactions and are deeply engrained in Chinese culture.

    Made with stone, ivory, plastic, bamboo, or even metal, the seals are specially carved by artisans or seal makers. Seals can also be carved on more affordable soapstone. Some people even make their own.

    Unlike using a handwritten signature, which is easy to forge, a seal imprint can serve as identification because only the seal’s owner will have access to that unique imprint. Today, they are often used with another form of identification, but still have deeply symbolic meaning.

    Usually engraved by hand, the most important part of a Chinese chop is the portion that becomes the stamping surface. Some chops are also embellished with elaborate sculptures or engravings over the decorative top surface of the chop.

    General Usage

    In China, most everyone has at least one seal with their personal name on it, while some people have various sets of seals, used for different purposes. Seals can be used on everything from letters to checks and bank identification. To this day, the seal validates a person’s identity, along with newer forms of I.D., in everything from government affairs to personal correspondence.

    You’ll often notice a seal mark on Chinese artwork and paintings, the distinguishing imprint of the author or artist and the enduring proof of authenticity. Owners of the artwork also imprint their collections with their seal mark as a mark of appreciation.

    Official Government Seals

    The emperors of China and their families once made square-shaped seals from jade, hardwood, or precious metal. The seals typically did not bear names, but official titles. Famous seals of the past include the Heirloom Seal of the Realm, used by the first Chinese emperor to legitimize his throne under heaven.

    Traditional square seals are still made and used by China officials, both for symbolic and personal reasons. As a ceremonial act, the President of the Republic of China is known to receive the Seal of the Republic of China and the Seal of Honor during the inaugural ceremony.

    Personal Seals

    Personal seals can take many different forms. They can be engraved with a person’s name, whether it is a family name, style name, or a combination of a personal name and a place of origin. This seal type is frequently used in letters.

    Rather than using a name, a personal seal can also contain a preferred philosophy, message, or symbol. Shapes or animals, sayings or proverbs, and good luck talismans are favorites for this type of seal, used for well wishing, letter sealing, or as a protective symbol.

    Finally, a seal can contain the name of a private business or studio. Companies can create their own seals, as can artists with pen names. These seals can be used to denote ownership and appreciation of books and artwork, as well as the substitute for a signature.

    Seal Paste/Ink

    The chop itself can be a cheap novelty souvenir or a well-made treasure. Regardless of its craftsmanship, every seal comes with a plastic or ceramic container of seal paste, which it needs to become of use.

    Silk based pastes are thick, oil, and bright red in appearance. Plant based pastes have spongy textures and are darker red in appearance. These also tend to dry out more quickly. Both types contain substances like cinnabar mixed in for texture and color.

    Chops are applied with pressure onto the paste, then pressed into the printing surface. Plant based seals require less pressure than the silk based seals.

    Chops as Artwork

    Because of the history, tradition, and craftsmanship involved with Chinese chops, they are a highly venerated part of society. Chop engravers are well respected, and fine art exhibitions and classes have a special place for Chinese chops. Chops are also used in different ways in Japan and Korea.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen Good Luck and Zodiac Chops

    Now you can boast a Chinese chop of your own, or buy one as a very special cultural gift for a friend. We’ve searched far and wide for the most auspicious Chinese symbols carved on our Good Luck chops. These chops seal your imprint of happiness, tranquility, longevity, love, beauty, and more to distinguish your correspondences in a unique way.

    We also carry Zodiac chops, made from carved soapstone and including a porcelain container of ink for all twelve of the Chinese zodiac personalities. To ensure your Good Luck or Zodiac chop lasts a lifetime, we even carry refills of Engraved Dragon Ink and Red Calligraphy Ink.

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    Today, Chinese chops are mostly used for decorative purposes, but their long heritage continues to be appreciated. Chinese artists painstakingly hand carve every one of these new arrival Chinese chops. Each uniquely hand crafted, Chinese chops combine the delicate art of Chinese calligraphy and the art of hand carving.

    At Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we celebrate this traditional art form and its rich symbolic meaning. In our new arrival Chinese chops section, you will find a variety of meaningful Chinese chops along with ink pad.

    Ink pads were indispensible items in the traditional study of a Chinese scholar and official. Without the inkpad, the Chinese chop is nothing more than a decorative item. Even today, practitioners of calligraphy will tell you that the mixing of ink is an art in and of itself. The thickness has to be just right in order to create the perfect imprint from Chinese chops. Here at Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we have made things easy by offering ready made ink pads in our selection.

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    This particular Chinese cleaver has a wooden round handle secured with one stainless steel rivet and the blade is made of special quality of stainless steel. The top edge is squared. Made in Japan.
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    With a round stainless steel scoop, this ladle is perfect for cooking and preparing sauces, dishes and great for serving soup. The wooden handle features a ring at the end to facilitate storage or hanging of the ladle when not in use.

    For those with a love for Chinese cooking and dishes, this ladle is a great Chinese cooking utensil to add to your collection.

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    On April 4th, the Chinese celebrates the Qing Ming festival. During this festival, the ancestors and deceased are commemorated. Family members visit the graves of their ancestors and sweep the grave, bring offerings of fruits, food, tea, wine and joss sticks, as well as paper money to be burnt as gift offerings for the dead.

    In recognition of the Qing Ming festival, and because several of our valued customers have made this newsletter topic suggestion, this month’s newsletter will take a look at Chinese funeral rites as well as the Chinese concept of death and rebirth.

    Chinese Funerals Today

    Today, Chinese funerals are often widely varied. Dependent on the religious belief of a person and his or her family, Chinese funerals can be very different, and there is no one single determined way of conducting the final rites of the deceased.

    Traditionally, Chinese funerals often employed Buddhist or Taoist funerary rites, but today, with a wide Christian and Catholic population, many Chinese funerals also follow Christian or Catholic funerary rites.

    The Traditional Chinese View on Death and Rebirth

    The traditional Chinese view of death is a mixture of Buddhist and Taoist beliefs and folk legends. The practice of ancestor worship or paying respect to deceased ancestors stems from a belief that the spirits of ancestors continue to reside in the afterlife and can bring blessings and aid to their descendants. Although many Chinese today, no longer believe in this view, the practice of grave sweeping and paying respect to the deceased is continued as a cultural practice and a form of filial piety.

    Traditionally, the Chinese believed that in death, the souls of the dead are first brought through the ten courts of hell. This belief was influenced by the Buddhist concept of Naraka—a Buddhist concept of purgatory. The Chinese concept of hell was later expanded on by other Chinese folk beliefs.

    According to traditional Chinese beliefs, all souls upon death are first brought to the ten courts of Hell where they will be judged by the Yama Kings of each of the ten court, who will look at the lives of the deceased and determine if he/she has committed any of the crimes of his court. Each court of hell punishes souls for specific crimes through various ways of torture in punishment.

    In Chinese belief system, everyone who has died first goes through the courts of hell and depending on their numbers of sins and the severity of their sins spend different duration in hell, after which they will be reborn.

    This belief is populated by various mythical characters. It was said that the King Yama, the overseer of hell, was appointed by the Jade Emperor, the deity in the heavenly court who oversees all the other deities. Under the supervision of King Yama are two guards of hell: Ox head and Horse face. As their names describe, one of the guards has the head of an ox and the other has the face of a horse. They are the first beings, souls would see when entering hell. They guard the gate of hell and are often dispatched by King Yama to capture wandering spirits who escape from their capture.

    After going through all ten courts of hell, the souls will then encounter Meng Po, an old lady who makes a special bland of drink for all the souls who have passed through hell. The drink will make them forget their previous lives before they are sent to be reincarnated. Depending on the lives led by the souls, they could be reincarnated as human or a lower life form. Their previous lives will also determine if they will be born to a good family or a poor one.

    Occasionally, rare souls who have led exemplary lives would not have to go through the ten courts of hell. They will be led to the golden or silver bridge where they could make a choice between the two.

    The Golden bridge leads to the “Pure Land of the West”, which is the domain of the Buddha Amitabha and which is not a part of the cosmos. After the soul’s encounter with the Buddha Amitabha, the soul would be released from the cycle of birth and rebirth, and would achieve what institutional Buddhism calls “nirvana”.

    The Silver bridge leads to “Heaven” which is a part of the cosmos, and which is ruled over by the Jade Emperor and is resided by gods and heavenly officials. The souls entering through the silver bridge would be reborn as a god and would become an important figure in the cosmos.

    Traditional Chinese Funerary Rites

    In accordance with the traditional Chinese beliefs of death, rebirth and hell, traditional Chinese funerary rites are heavily influenced by these beliefs. During Chinese funerals, the family members of the deceased usually wear white. The jute fabric (sack cloth) is especially closely related to death in the family and mourning. Relatives of the deceased usually wear white and the immediate family of the deceased (the children and daughter-in-laws) often wear jute head dress or vests as signs of mourning.

    Typically, color ribbons worn by family members tell guests the relation of family members to the deceased. Usually, only the immediate family members of the deceased wear black, or a black ribbon.

    Grandchildren of the deceased wear the color blue in their hair or on their mourning clothes. More distant relatives wear a variety of other colors.

    Before the funeral, the Chinese usually hold a wake for deceased where photos of the deceased will be placed, as well as flowers and candles by the body of the deceased as family members keep vigil over the body for at least a night, sometimes, the wake can be several days long. It is during the wake, that family and friends bring wreaths of flowers with banners of name of the givers, as well as messages for the deceased or family members as condolences. A white envelope, similar in concept to the red packet that is reserved only for auspicious occasions, is given to family members of the deceased. According to tradition, the amount in the white envelope must be odd. The belief is that for auspicious occasions, the wish is for double happiness, hence the even number in red packets, but at funerals, the amount given to family must be odd.

    At the funeral, Taoist or Buddhist chants are recited by Taoist priests or Buddhist monks, to guide the spirits of the deceased safely to the netherworld. Joss papers are also burnt, and incense offerings are made as well. Often, miniature cars, houses, even servants made from paper are burnt during the funeral as gifts to the departed It is believed that burning the offers would deliver them to the nether world for the deceased to use.

    At the end of the funeral, the family of the deceased will give out red envelopes to the guests, usually containing a coin, as a wish that guests would return home safely. A candy will also be distributed to guests that must be consumed on the day before returning home.

    After the funeral, a funeral procession made up of a hired band and a vehicle containing the casket makes it way to the cemetery or crematorium. Family members and friends will walk behind the band way and the hearse containing the casket and a large photo of the deceased placed in the front. The band plays music to frighten away ghost and spirits.

    Depending on the preference of the deceased and his/her family members, a burial or a cremation follows.

    In memory of the deceased, family members will visit the grave, bringing flowers, and offerings of food and wine to pay respect to the dead. Annually, the Qing Ming festival in April is a time when families gather to pay respect to the deceased.

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    The word holiday is generally used to refer to any day set aside by a nation or culture to celebrate a special observance or activity. Some are religious, others are honorary, and while there are a few holidays observed annually by numerous cultures, there are also those which are indigenous.

    For the Chinese, their holidays fall into two categories, official and traditional. Their first official public holiday is New Year’s Day (January 1).  Because the day is overshadowed by the upcoming Chinese New Year, the festivities are rather low key in comparison. The next public holiday takes place two months later on March 8. International Women’s Day is set aside to acknowledge the contributions of women, a movement which began in the 1850s when women in the United States protested working conditions in the garment and textile industries. Interestingly, female employees get a paid half or whole day off from work, while the men must wait for International Labor Day (May 1) when all employees receive a paid day off to celebrate improved working conditions.

    June 1 is known as Children’s Day and not surprisingly, it is one of the most memorable holidays for a child. Parents shower their children with presents, while elementary schools hold parties and movie theaters, amusement parks and museums are free to children all day. National Day of the People’s Republic of China is a public holiday celebrated throughout China, Hong Kong and Macau on October 1. Government organized festivities include fireworks, concerts and portrait displays of revered leaders like Sun Yat-Sen, a political leader often referred to as “the father of modern China.”   

    Unlike official holidays, traditional ones are based on the lunar calendar and celebratory dates vary from year to year. The first traditional holiday is also the most important in the Chinese culture. Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is celebrated from the 1st day to the 15th day of the first lunar month with festivities, family gatherings, banquets and dragon dances. There is an abundance of food during celebrations, new clothes are worn and red decorations can be seen throughout homes and businesses. There are also red envelopes containing money that are given to children.   

    The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month.  It also marks the end of all Chinese New Year celebrations. The origin of this holiday dates back to the Han Dynasty when Emperor Wu had a dream of his palace burning down. When told it was a bad omen, he had all the female servants and concubines leave his palace carrying lanterns in hopes of fooling the gods into thinking the palace was all ready on fire and people were fleeing. Festivities include lion and dragon dances and children go out at night carrying bright lanterns.  

    The welcomed change from winter to spring usually occurs on the 2nd day of the second month on the lunar calendar, sometime on or around March 5. It is known as the Zhonghe Festival or Jingzhe, the Feast of Excited Insects. This is the day when the dragon, king of all insects, awakens the insects from their hibernation to help revive the earth for new crops. The day is celebrated by eating Chinese “fajitas” and noodles.

    Ancestors are revered in the Chinese culture, and Qing Ming Jie takes place annually around April 5 to honor and remember them. Also called Tomb Sweeping Day/Mourning Day, it is a day for the Chinese to visit and clean ancestral gravesites. Offerings such as whole chickens and wine are also made, while paper money is burned so dead relatives will have riches and wealth to “spend” on the other side.

    Qu Yuan was a great Chinese poet who protested political corruption by drowning himself in the river. Villagers tried to save him, but were unsuccessful. One night, Qu Yuan’s spirit appeared and told friends he’d died because of a river dragon. The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates his death on the 5th day of the fifth lunar month. The traditional boat races represent the villagers’ search for his body. 

    On the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Chinese observe the Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival. The second most significant holiday in Chinese culture celebrates the abundance of the summer’s harvest. It is also a time when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, and family and friends gather to eat mooncakes, a Chinese pastry filled with lotus paste and salted duck egg yolks.

    Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year. When it arrives, most folks are preparing for Christmas. For Chinese, it is their Thanksgiving, a day when families gather to eat dumplings cooked in a sweet soup or savory broth. One month later, the Chinese honor Buddha on the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month. It is the day he attained enlightenment and the occasion is marked with Laba Congee, a dish prepared from mixed grains and fruits.

    For those of us who enjoy decorating and preparing for holidays, they seem to come and go in the blink of an eye. The next time you’re in a celebratory mood with no holiday in sight, celebrate one of ours. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has the items to fit the occasion and to help you start your own traditions.

     

    		  

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    		 The Zodiac

    The most ancient system of astrology in existence is the Chinese zodiac. Though the first documented cycle of the zodiac was introduced in 2637 B.C., some scholars place its origin as far back as 4000 B.C. The Chinese zodiac is based on twelve animal signs to represent each year of a 12-year cycle. Each of these animals is distinct in nature, appearance, and behavior and is believed to have a significant influence on their respective years and on the people who are born within them. To discover which animal sign is yours, scroll down to locate the animal that corresponds with your birth year.

    The Chinese Lunar Calendar

    The Chinese lunar calendar is based on a 60-year cycle. Five 12-year cycles are repeated in each 60-year cycle, so each animal sign appears five times in a major cycle. The first day of each month of a Chinese calendar year begins with every new moon. To determine what a Chinese year looks like, the dates for the new moons must be calculated. Years consist of 12 months and have 353, 354, or 355 days. Leap years consist of 13 months and have 383, 384, or 385 days. Because new moon dates vary from year to year and because the number of days in a given year also varies, the Chinese calendar does not begin or end on the same day every year. For instance, the current 60-year cycle started on February 2, 1984. Therefore, if you were born in January of 1984, you are not in fact a Rat, but a Pig. This is because the zodiac year of 1983 actually extended through the first of February. Those with January or February birthdays must learn the start date of the Chinese lunar calendar for their particular birth years in order to determine their true animal sign.

    The Legends

    According to Chinese legend, the Lord Buddha summoned all the animals of the world to gather around him before his transcendence from the earth. He was disappointed to discover that only twelve animals answered his call. In tribute to these twelve animals, he designated one year to each of them in the order that they arrived: the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Sheep, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig. These animals came to symbolize the 12 animal signs. The same legend varies in detail; some sources designate the Chinese Emperor as the summoner and New Year’s Day as the occasion for the animals to assemble. Another legend revolves around the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor resided in the heavens and had never seen the earth. Curious about the sights and sounds of the intriguing planet and bored in his heavenly station, he appointed his advisors to bring him the twelve most interesting animals of the earth. The twelve animals that reached the Jade Emperor’s throne were the Rat, the Ox, the Tiger, the Rabbit, the Dragon, the Snake, the Horse, the Sheep, the Monkey, the Rooster, the Dog, and the Pig, sequenced according to the highest impression made upon the Jade Emperor. This is how the 12 animal signs came to being in this order.

    The Animal Signs

    Rat

    Years: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008

    Clever and sociable, the Rat always seems to know the right thing to say. Because of this charm, Rats are usually popular but will value only the most loyal of friends. Frugal and wise about accruing items of value, Rats are a symbol of wealth in the East. Rats also tend to be ambitious and successful. On the other hand, Rats need to limit their self-promotion before it transforms into outright greed. Though they are loyal and generous to their closest intimates, rats may be calculating or exploitive of strangers. Their quick wit can also take a turn for an unexpected tantrum.

    Rats are most compatible with Dragons or Monkeys. Horses do not make a good match with Rats.

    Ox

    Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

    For their reliability and honest integrity, the Ox is often called upon for advice. Strong and steadfast, they aren’t easily intimidated. As a result, Oxen are a great source of comfort to their friends and family. They are also favorites in the professional world for their dependability and detail-oriented approach. For the same reasons, Oxen may be perceived as far too serious and narrow-minded. Though popular for the valuable qualities of loyalty and sincerity, Oxen tend to keep to themselves in the midst of a crowd and care not for the frivolities of gossip. Though they don’t let themselves get pushed around, Oxen may also prevent themselves from getting close to others and establishing new and lasting personal connections.

    Oxen are most compatible with the Roosters or Snakes. Goats do not make a good match with Oxen.

    Tiger

    Years 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010

    Always ready and willing to defend their mates, Tigers are extremely attractive to the opposite sex. Tigers are emotional as well as physical and are likely to appreciate poetry and conversation. They are fun, sociable beings that enjoy the attention they receive for their range of good qualities. The emotional side of Tigers can easily get the better of them, as mood swings and emotional outbursts reveal their highly sensitive side. Friends of Tigers must learn to adjust to their volatility and vanity. Tigers also tend to make decisions on the spur of the moment, impelled by an impatient nature.

    Tigers are most compatible with Horses or Dogs. Monkeys do not make a good match for Tigers.

    Rabbit

    Years 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011

    The Rabbit enjoys a tranquil life and avoids conflict at any cost. Well-liked for their virtuous and reserved natures, Rabbits enjoy the company of friends and family. Always looking their best, rabbits are also admired for their refined taste and take pride in maintaining and decorating their homes. The docile Rabbit must take care not to let foes take advantage of their passive natures. Face to face with a problem, the Rabbit finds it difficult to stand alone and is highly dependent on the assistance of friends and family. With a high maintenance lifestyle that many envy, the Rabbit may be seen as a snob.

    The most compatible match for Rabbits are Goats and Pigs. Roosters do not make a good match with Rabbits.

    Dragon

    Years 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012

    One of the most powerful signs of the Chinese zodiac, the luck of the Dragon extends to a fulfilling love life, a strong degree of influence, and an intelligent, enthusiastic nature. Those around a Dragon will find themselves navigating toward the natural charisma and healthy energy of the sign. While Dragons tend to pursue leadership positions, they can be critical of others to the point of arrogance. Dragons will anger easily and say harsh, judgmental words at the height of their emotion. Their originality is a strength, but often borders on eccentric.

    Dragons are most compatible with Monkeys or Rats. Dogs do not make a good match with Dragons.

    Snake

    Years 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013

    Though they are intuitive and instinctual, Snakes will think a situation through before acting. Characteristics of Snakes are mixed: they are introverted yet playful, wise, and seductive. Snakes know how to get ahead and are more than willing to share the fruits of their labor. Not the most confident of the signs, Snakes are prone to jealousy. Extremely possessive of their loved ones, Snakes are generally insecure. Highly motivated and intelligent, they must learn how to handle failure.

    Snakes are most compatible with Roosters or Oxen. Pigs do not make a good match with Snakes.

    Horse

    Years 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014

    Full of life and good cheer, Horses have the energy to enjoy the active lifestyle they prefer. Independent and self-reliant, Horses know how to get ahead and are usually successful in whatever vocation they choose. They will use their resources to travel the globe and enjoy meeting new people wherever they go. Don’t be surprised if a Horse you know cancels everything on the calendar to indulge on a luxurious vacation. Reckless and impatient, Horses tend to act in the moment, without considering the consequences. Because of this, they may get the reputation of being selfish and insensitive.

    Horses are most compatible with Tigers or Dogs. Rats do not make a good match with Horses.

    Sheep

    Years 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015

    The quiet Sheep has a kind and gentle heart and enjoys daydreaming. This soft nature hides the passionate side of the Sheep, who lives for art and is likely to be well accomplished in the field. Sheep are generous with their love, but need a lot of love in return. For the too timid sheep, life can pass by without being lived to the fullest. Sheep must learn to open up to people, as their insecurities may prevent others from seeing the beauty within them. Otherwise, their dreams will come true only in their imaginations.

    Sheep are most compatible with Rabbits or Pigs. Oxen do not make a good match with Sheep.

    Monkey

    Years 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016

    Count on the Monkey to make you laugh. In the presence of a gathering of people, whether big or small, the Monkey is always the center of attention. The curious and inventive mind of the Monkey, coupled with a clever wit and sociable nature make the sign a fun companion who can turn the world into a more interesting and wonderful place. Being put on a pedestal may have gotten to the Monkeys’ head, as those of this sign tend to feel superior and look down on others who do not know as much as they do. In the spirit of fun, Monkeys will not spare the feelings of easy targets for their teasing.

    Monkeys are most compatible with Dragons or Rats. Tigers do not make a good match with Monkeys.

    Rooster

    Years 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017

    Roosters never give up on what they’ve set their minds to and they never break their promises. Excellent communicators with honest hearts, Roosters earn respect from those around them. In addition to their hard work and integrity, Roosters will bravely stand up for what they believe in. In speaking their minds, Roosters may become a bit too outspoken and insist on being heard above all others. In relationships, they tend to be the dominating mates and at times nitpick their significant others’ every move. Roosters value appearances and may unnecessarily point out flaws when others aren’t looking their best.

    Roosters are most compatible with Oxen or Snakes. Rabbits do not make a good match with Roosters.

    Dog

    Years 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018

    Dogs believe in living simple and decent lives. They are extremely loyal, trustworthy, and honest. Therefore, the Dog is surrounded by the truest of friends and is always taken care of. Dogs are conscious of the world around them, and always stay abreast of current local and global issues. When Dogs believe they are right, they are stubborn to change their minds, even when all the evidence is set before them. At times, Dogs lose their patience with society and need to live short periods of time in seclusion to regroup. In truth, all a Dog really needs to fully enjoy life is to lighten up.

    Dogs are most compatible with Tigers or Horses. Dragons do not make a good match with Dogs.

    Pig

    Years 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019

    Though Pigs work hard to become well informed, they are never pretentious about what they know. Gregarious in nature, Pigs know how to go out and have a good time without being too concerned about what others think. Though Pigs enjoy being happy, they also take care to make sure those around them are smiling just as much as they are. While Pigs enjoy the good life to the fullest, they may become too attached to materialistic things. They may also miss out on the simple pleasure in life because they are always seeking the most lavish meals and surroundings. Pigs may easily be taken advantage of by those tagging along for a free ride.

    Pigs are most compatible with Rabbits or Goats. Roosters do not make a good match with Pigs.

    Everyday Significance

    Based on specific scientific and mathematical calculations, Chinese astrology is taken by believers as fact, not myth. Over the centuries, it has been used to plan the building of cities, the strategies of wars, the timing of childbirth. In everyday life, Chinese astrology can also be of significance. Like the principles of yin and yang, it takes into account all that is found within the universe, good and bad. If your animal sign points out characteristics in your nature that are not necessarily positive, do not believe that these negative traits must be forever imprinted in your destiny. Rather, think of the insight brought to you by your animal sign as an opportunity to change bad habits and thus live a more balanced life.

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    Known as “Huo Guo” which can literally be translated to fire pot, Chinese hot pot has a long history of over a thousand years and is believed to have first originated in Mongolia where horse meat, mutton or beef were used as the key ingredients in stews.  Hot pot was first introduced into Southern China during the Tang dynasty (618 -907 A.D).

    Later, during the Yuan dynasty under the Mongolian rulership, hot pot was further popularized.  By the time of Qing dynasty, the last dynasty in China (1644 to 1912 A.D), hot pot has become popular all throughout China and various regional differences in styles have developed.  Today hot pots are popular all across China and in East and Southeast Asia.

    Hot Pot
    As described by its name, hot pot cooking involves a large metal pot containing a base soup, often made from stock or with other ingredients to provide the base flavor for the cooking of fresh ingredients.  This large pot is typically placed in the middle of the table around which people will sit and cook fresh slices of raw meat, seafood or vegetable items using the boiling hot soup base. 

    Because this method of cooking produces a lot of steam and heat, it is also sometimes known as steam-boating and is popular during the cold winter and early months of spring.  Seen as a participatory cooking and eating activity, hot pot has also become increasingly popular over the years during Chinese New Year and festivities for friends and family to gather around a large pot in share in communal cooking and interaction.

    Hot Pot Styles
    Given its long history and its spread across China, hot pot cooking has developed distinct regional variations and styles. 

    The most famous and popular hot pot regional style is the ‘Chongqing” hot pot style, sometimes also known as “Chungking” hot pot, or “Ma-la” hot pot, which can be translated to mean “numb” and “spicy” referring to the soup base which is so spicy, it sometimes produces a burning and numbing effect on the tongue. 

    To create this flavorful and spicy soup base in which ingredients are cooked, Sichuan pepper is added.  The broth is a deep red from the pepper, and various kinds of raw meat, seafood, and vegetable items are cooked in this boiling broth. 

    In Northern China, the Northern style hot pot can be commonly found in many Northern cities like Beijing and Shanghai.  The Northern style does not focus as much on the soup base, but more on the act of cooking using boiling hot pots.  Commonly referred to as “Shuan Yang Rou” which means “instant boiled lamb”.  Meat slices are cooked in boiling water and paired with condiments and sauces for flavor.

    Manchurian hot pot uses a pickled Chinese vegetable, “Suan Cai” which literally means sour vegetable, for flavoring.  As a result, a sour stew is created for this type of hot pot cooking. 

    Cantonese hot pots are popular in Southern China and in Hong Kong, and focus heavily on the soup bases of hot pot.  Often a variety of soup base options are offered at hot pot restaurants, ranging from herbal broth to basic meat stock broth.  Because it is believed that hot pots are “heaty”, complementing Chinese herbs that are believed to balance the “fire” and “heat” of hotpots are employed in soup bases.  Examples include cilantro and century egg soup base in Cantonese hot pots that are believed to lower the “heat” of hot pot dishes.  Cantonese hot pots stress variety and freshness of ingredients.  A variety of seafood, meat and vegetable items are usually paired with this style of hot pot cooking.  In Hong Kong in recent years, a combination cooking style of hot pot with clay pot cooking is also becoming popular where restaurants first serve a clay pot dish, after the initial enjoyment of the clay pot dish, broth is added to the clay pot and hot pot ingredients are cooked using the hot pot style cooking.

    Ingredients and Preparation
    A wide variety of ingredients are used in hot pot cooking.  Meat used in hot pot cooking is generally sliced very thinly so that the meat can be cooked thoroughly in a short time to keep them tender.  Meat choices often include beef, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken.  Fatty slices of beef are preferred to lean meat, as the fatty meat slices cook well and remain tender and juicy. 

    Seafood items can include prawns, scallops, fish, cockle, clams, mussels, lobsters, crabs, squid, and oysters.  Often times, fish paste is also used in hot pot.  Small scoops of fresh fish paste are cooked in the boiling broth.  Fish balls, prawn balls and cuttle-fish balls are all popular items in hot pot cooking.  Some modern versions of fish or prawn balls also contain filling such as shrimp roes or fish roes.

    Vegetable items can include a wide variety of mushrooms and greens.  Enoki, shitake, and straw mushrooms are widely used.  Vegetable items can include lettuce, napa cabbage, spinach, Bok Choy, Choy Sum, carrots, tomatoes and corn. 

    Today, hot pot cooking can be done at home with portable electric heat pads or with portable propane hot pot burners.  Many families purchase these portable burners, and equipped with large pots of their own, can craft their own broth and cook away with fresh ingredients of their choice. 

    Portable electric hot pot heat pads or burners are easy found online. Pots for hot pot cooking should be wide enough for a few to share in cooking and also deep enough for the soup base to boil comfortably without spilling over.  Pots, however, should not be too deep as it would get in the way of retrieving cooked items.  Ideal pots should have a wide rim and a moderately deep body.

    Hot pot cooking is often enjoyed at family gatherings or during festivities because it requires little in the way of preparation, and can be a healthy meal.  The participatory aspect of hot pot cooking also makes it especially enjoyable for the whole family.  It is a common sight to see large families gathering around a hot pot or two exchanging laughs and good food.  It is a great way to stay warm in the company of loved ones while enjoying a tasty and healthy meal. 

    Easy to prepare and to customize to your own distinct style and liking, hot pot cooking is an excellent way for the whole family to partake in the joy of one another’s company not only with the end product—the food dishes, but also to enjoy the process of cooking together.  

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    		 In the modern world, people use driver's licenses, computer passwords, and PIN numbers as a means of identification. Expensive keyboards feature a fingerprint scanner, restricting computer access to one user only. DNA testing can match a single drop of blood with its owner. This identification technology is impressive, but only a few decades old—all of it is predated almost 3,000 years by an ancient form of practical Chinese art: the chop.

    A Chinese chop, or seal, is a personal, hand-carved name stamp used along with signatures on formal documents. Stamped in red ink, a chop is an important form of both identification and legal verification. Though the use of chops is declining throughout most of modern mainland China, many people still use their chop to sign for registered mail, withdraw money from the bank, and sign contracts. Government officials stamp their chop on legal documents, and artists stamp their chop on their work. If you look closely at some of our teaware and tableware, you might notice a small chop stamped or carved on the surface.

    Chops first appeared in the Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 BC) not as stamps, but as jia-gu-wen, or “oracle bones”—questions for the gods carved in tortoiseshell and ox bones. Chops further developed as symbols of identification and ownership during the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC), when people began engraving their names into tools and utensils. From the Qin to the Han (206-219 AD) Dynasty, Chinese political unity and economic prosperity bolstered the development of all Chinese arts, and the chop was no exception. Royalty and private citizens alike now stamped their chops on documents, in red ink or on clay seals, as marks of certification and symbols of power. Government and military officials hung small, flat chops bearing their rank and title from their belts as a means of identification. Chop material denoted social rank—jade and bronze xi chops for the emperor and nobility, cast copper yin for the general public. Valued for their durability, jade, bronze and copper had to be painstakingly ground and molded in a long production process, leaving little time for imaginative chop-making. Creative chop-carving was considered recreation for the Chinese literati, and even artists mostly carved chops commissioned by wealthier officials.

    But when the famous painter Wang Mien (1287-1358 AD) began to carve his own chops out of softer stone to stamp his paintings, more artists turned to chop carving as a form of creative expression. More and more artists signed their work with their personal seals, and a well-placed artist's chop in red ink enhanced the value of a piece. The stamping surface of the artist's chop, once restricted to his name, might instead feature popular sayings, artists' aliases, and information about the painting it decorated—these new nameless seals were called “leisure seals.” The handle of an artist's chop was decorated with animal sculptures, poems, notes about their carving or painting inspiration, or simple background information on the origin of his chop.

    Great calligraphers began to use the stamping surface of a chop as a new medium for their skills, and many new script styles developed strictly for use in chop carving calligraphy—in fact, many Chinese script styles, like chuan shu (seal script), developed solely as chop carving scripts. Among these were the elaborate “bird,” “insect,” and “phoenix” style. Today, many of these seal scripts have been abandoned for simpler, more classic scripts, but calligraphic carving techniques remain a hallmark of modern chop carving. The carver's blade is often called “the iron brush,” and artful calligraphy enhances the value of the chop.

    On such a small art form, tiny details affect the piece in big ways. The message on the seal determines usage and personal value to the owner. Name seals are always used for formal signatures. A favorite riddle or cautionary saying on a leisure seal might be appropriate for signing personal belongings or stationery, but not for signing a contract (imagine stamping a business contract with a proverb like “Do not hanker for easy money!”).

    The shape of the chop also conveys meaning. Most chops, especially name chops, are square, but chops may be shaped like circles, long ovals, gourds, animals, and even household objects like kettles. Many businesses use round chops as a good luck charm—the shape represents money rolling in. A square chop conveys stability, good for signing contracts and deeds. Chops in more fanciful shapes make a bold artistic statement, but none are used on official documents. Stamping a gourd shape on an important contract is considered downright crude.

    Within the shape of a chop, artists must arrange the characters in a legible and aesthetically pleasing design. The script style, shape, and number of characters presents seal engravers with a serious design challenge. Artists must squeeze long titles of rank, proverbs, or poems into less than a square inch of space. Even the number of strokes in each character affect the quality of a chop. Some numbers are luckier than others, so artists will often subtract or add a few extra marks in order to avoid carving an unlucky number of strokes on a chop.

    Material, too, is an important influence on the value of the chop. To some extent, chop material still reflects social rank: modern central Chinese government offices use brass chops, and local branch offices use wood chops. Today, for practical purposes, banks often use inexpensive wood and ivory. Machine-carved decorative and personal chops are made of more durable metal alloys and inexpensive stones, like soapstone. Etched crystal and glass are both popular for personal use, but natural crystal is considered luckier, and thus more desirable, than glass. Artists prefer stone that is durable yet easily carved, especially precious and colorful Shoushan stone. Chop art collectors and wealthier chop buyers can purchase jade and gold chops, sometimes paying as much as $2,200 for a good piece of Burmese jade, in addition to $90-$130 per character for a custom artisan-crafted chop.

    But no matter what a chop is made of, it's no good without ink for stamping. Traditional seal ink is a bold shade of vermilion red, although people in mourning often stamp with black or blue ink. Formulas vary, but most vermilion inks are made of powdered red cinnabar and seed oil. To make an ink pad, dry plant fibers are soaked with the cinnabar solution, creating a potent, long-lasting ink.

    Despite the diminishing official use of chops as signatures, chop carving persists as an important art form, especially in Taiwan where chops are still commonly used. In art exhibitions throughout the island, chops are a special category separate from painting, sculpture, and calligraphy. Chop carving is an integral part of the curriculum at Taiwanese art universities. Even today's Taiwanese souvenir shops boast personalized seal-engraving services in “15-minutes-or-less”, much shorter than the original production time of early jade and copper chops.

    So why would a simple stamp be such a trusted form of security for so many centuries? Handwritten Chinese is precisely drawn in a block script that is easy to copy. While this simple block style makes it easier to learn written Chinese, it also makes it easier to forge Chinese signatures. A hand-carved chop, however, is unique. Even mass-produced chops carved with electric tools must be made one at a time, by hand, resulting in slight variations of the stamping surfaces. Individual security is a byproduct of the artistic process. Of course, it helps if you have a unique name to begin with. 20th century seal engraver Teng San-Mu used an artist's alias that no one else would ever dare to copy: “Man of Manure.” One of his personal seals reads, “Stinks for Ten Thousand Years.”

    While we do not offer custom-carved name chops, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen features a number of decorative chops, perfect for accenting your cards and letters, book collections, photo albums, and more. Choose a symbol of good luck or your favorite Chinese zodiac animals—we're sure to have the right chop for you.

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    With the arrival of the Lunar New Year on January 28th, Chinese all over the world celebrates another new year and the arrival of spring.  It is a time of family reunion and renewal of life as another new and hopeful year is welcomed in joyful celebrations and festivities.  At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we too, join in the fun in welcoming the lunar year of the active and amusing Rooster. With a frank, honest, open and loyal personality, Roosters are also known to be very observant and hardworking.

    Year of the Rooster

    The Rooster is known as very observant and hardworking. They are also the center of attention amoung crowds and are known to be beautiful and attractive.

    Celebrate the Year of the Rooster by decorating your home with bright red colors, beautiful Chinese Tableware, vibrant Red Origami for lucky mesages in Calligraphy, and several other lucky items to bring in the New Year. Don’t forget about the traditional Red Envelopes to hand out as well!

    Years of the Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.

     
    		 

     

    Red Envelopes

    In Chinese tradition, lucky Chinese red envelopes are given to celebrate special occasions such as weddings, child birth, success in school or at work, and during festivities such as Chinese New Year. Money are placed inside red envelopes and given to family members and friends during these occasions. For this Lunar New Year, choose our set of Six Special Message Coin Decorated Red Envelopes.

    Each envelope features a lovely gold colored octagonal shape with a hollow square center, complete with an attached Chinese coin displaying a classic burnished finish. In addition to this traditional design, each individually decorated packet displays a different greeting, including well-wishes for New Year’s and words promoting good fortunes and safe seasons. For simpler design, our Lucky Chinese Red Envelopes are Scented with sandal wood fragrance. This packet of red envelopes come in a set of ten and features subtle swirling designs and strokes with a blank surface on the back which is perfect for penning a few words of congratulations and well wishes.

    		 

     

    Tableware for Chinese New Year

    During the Chinese New Year season, families often get together for what is known in Chinese culture as the reunion dinner. On this night, family members from all over the country, even all over the world, get together and enjoy time together as a family.  With popular dishes like Fish, Chicken, and Suckling Pork to symbolize abundance, you will want to bring out a special set of tableware for this special occasion. Our Chinese Calligraphy and Poem Collection stylishly come together in black, white, and a touch of red, which is the main color used during the Lunar New Year as a symbol of luck, protection and prosperity. Don’t forget to compliment everything with a beautiful Red Table runners and utensils like our Fortune Cookie Chopstick Rests and Red or Black Chopsticks for everyone. Don't forget to get all the cookware you need for a grand Chinese dinner too!

    Chinese Calligraphy Appetizer Plates
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    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
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    Chinese Calligraphy Sauce Dishes
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    Longevity Cranes Chopsticks Set
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    Red Magnolia Chopstick Set with Tube
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    Chinese New Year Decorations

    Looking to do some decorating for the Lunar New Year? You will need Chinese Calligraphy to create your Chinese Lucky scroll, which is displayed by doors to welcome in good luck for the New Year. With your family and friends coming to visit during the holiday for a special reunion, surprise them with a fully decorated home filled with delicious traditional Chinese dishes displayed on our hand made Chinese Calligraphy and Poem Collection. After the reunion dinner, sit and chat and enjoy hot tea with beautiful Yixing Teaware, while the children play with firecrackers and sparklers.

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    Chinese New Year Ornaments

    Don't forget about decorating your home in beautiful Eglomise Glassware that are perfect for celebrating the creative Year of the Monkey. These beautiful ornaments represent festive times during the Chinese New Year as well as wishing Longevity for the New Year. Make it a family tradition to decorate your home with these treasured gifts which will be brought out every new year for generations.

    Chinese Favors

    Looking for the perfect Good Luck Gift to place into a Lukcy Red Envelope? Or maybe you are looking for a perfect small gift to wish for luck for the New Year? These small talismans and charms are perfect gems to cherish and hold for a lifetime.

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    Goddess of Mercy Chinese Charm
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    One of the most important occasions on the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with the grandeur of lion dances, fireworks, and dragon parades. But behind the brilliant colors and the incessant crackle of firecrackers scaring away evil spirits, the Chinese New Year is primarily a time for family gatherings, cultural tradition, and new beginnings.

    Though we are now into the month of February, the Chinese New Year is far from over. This year, the fifteen-day celebration began with the new moon on January 22 and will continue to the fifth of February. In the United States, where many of the larger celebrations can only take place on the weekends, celebration of Chinese New Year lasts up to two weeks, ending this year on Sunday, February 8 with a traditional Lantern Festival.

    New Year Preparations

    In China, the New Year arrives during the spring season, when the cycle of planting and harvesting has begun. This falls in line with the spirit of new beginnings. A popular expression used during this time is “sweep out the old and bring in the new.” Sweeping out the old and bringing in the new takes place on many levels. In the home, one must literally sweep every corner of the house for the annual “sweeping of the grounds.” The entire home is thoroughly cleaned to wipe away stains from the previous year and welcome in the new. At this time, home improvements are made, possibly with a new layer of paint or the mending of a neglected hinge.

    Making a new start also involves personal appearance. Families purchase new clothing and visit the barber for a haircut. New hairstyles are explored. Children are encouraged to catch up on all their homework before the New Year begins, so they can start again with a clean slate. Bad words are avoided; uttering bad words during the New Year celebration is said to bring bad luck. It is also important that any debts owed, including household bills, are paid off in full.

    The Kitchen God plays a special role in the Chinese New Year preparations. Having watched the family all year, the Kitchen God travels back to heaven on the first day of the New Year to give the Jade Emperor a thorough account of everything he has seen. This account will affect the fate of the family for the entire year. In order to receive a favorable account, the family works especially hard to clean their home and offers the Kitchen God a platter of delicious food and honey before his departure.

    Decorating for the New Year

    Traditional décor for the Chinese New Year celebration plays a significant role in lifting spirits, providing beautiful ambiance befitting the festivities, and demonstrating the rich cultural traditions passed on from ancient China. The following are well-known symbols of New Year celebration:

    Spring couplets: These short poems are written in classic Chinese script. They are inscribed in black ink upon red scrolls of paper that hang vertically from walls in homes or stores. These banners ring out positive messages for the New Year, sending out wishes for prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.

    Lai-See, or Hong-Bao: These little red envelopes are popular and well-liked. They are filled with varying amounts of money and are traditionally given to younger children by relatives or family friends. Lai-see envelopes are passed out to children for the New Year, so that they will prosper. Lai-see envelopes are also given out during other occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, or graduations. Family members make several rounds of visits to one another during the New Year, and lai-see envelopes are presented on these occasions.

    Tray of togetherness: Chinese New Year is an occasion for family unity and appreciation. Families celebrate the New Year together and visit one another’s homes frequently, sharing food, laughter, and company. Perhaps no other time of the year presents as joyful an occasion for families to be together. The tray of togetherness, also called chuen-hop, is filled with Chinese delicacies, such as sweets and dried fruits. It is always kept full to welcome family members and other guests to the home.

    Flowers: Flowers represent the rebirth of springtime, new beginnings, and fruitfulness. Abundant displays of flowers in the home and elsewhere are important and beautiful visions of New Year décor. It is believed to be very good luck if a flower blooms in the home on New Year’s Day. This promises happiness and prosperity in the home for the coming year. Plum blossoms bloom during this time of the year, and are popular plants for the occasion. Other popular flowers are the water narcissus or lily, the azalea, and the peony.

    Oranges and tangerines: Oranges and tangerines are offered at the homes one visits during the New Year, along with lai-see envelopes. They are symbols of good luck, wealth, or happiness. In storefronts, a display of oranges and tangerines is often visible, bringing in good luck and prosperity.

    Chinese New Year Foods

    Families gather for huge feasts during Chinese New Year. The most important is the communal feast that takes place on the evening before the first day of the New Year. At this time, families eat together, setting a place for their departed ancestors at the table to acknowledge and honor the generations that preceded them.

    Fish, which symbolizes bounty, is presented whole in vast quantities. Other traditional foods include spring rolls and steamed clams, dumplings, noodles which symbolize longevity, vegetarian jai, or zong zi (glutinous rice wrapped in green reed leaves). The following Lantern Festival recipe is an excerpt from Moonbeams, Dumplings, and Dragon Boats, by Simonds, Swartz, and the Children’s Museum, Boston.

    Sweet Rice Balls

    Ingredients:
    1 cup sweet rice flour
    1 tablespoon safflower or corn oil
    ½ cup boiling water
    4 cups water
    1 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon almond extract

    Directions:
    1. Put the sweet flour into a large mixing bowl. Mix together the oil and boiling water, and slowly add to the rice flour, stirring with a wooden spoon. Mix to a rough dough and let cool. Place the cooled dough on a clean surface and knead lightly until smooth.
    2. With your hands roll the dough into a long snake and cut it into teaspoon-sized pieces. (There should be about forty).
    3. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a tray that has been lightly dusted with sweet rice flour.
    4. To make the soup, bring the water and sugar to a boil in a large pot. Lower the heat and cook for a few minutes to fully dissolve the sugar. Add the rice balls and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for eight to ten minutes, or until the balls float to the surface. Stir in the almond extract. Remove from the heat, ladle soup and balls into individual soup bowls, and serve. (Visit our Grocery Section to find various Asian ingredients you can add to your New Year feast).

    Festivities

    Chinese New Year festivities are preceded and surrounded by the preparations and decorations described above: flowing banners, blooming flowers, family gatherings. When this time of year comes around, stores begin stocking up on Chinese delicacies and products and the feeling of festivity fills the air. In fact, the entire first week of the Chinese New Year is one continuous celebration. In China and in the Chinese communities within the United States, including San Francisco and New York, the first week is a time for merriment and socializing. Street fairs and festivals flood city streets with jugglers, musicians, magicians, calligraphy booths, and the like.

    During the second week, events come to a climax with the Lantern Festival, traditionally taking place with the full moon on the fifteenth day of the New Year. On this day, lion dances followed by exploding firecrackers take place in the streets of Chinatown to keep bad spirits away. Often a spectacular dragon, supported by hundreds of people and symbolizing power and good luck, is the highlight of a city parade. Finally, everyone in the family can participate in the breathtaking display of lanterns. Each lantern has a unique shape, and everyone can carry one to usher in the light of the New Year. Many lanterns are handmade with red paper to represent joy. (To learn how to use the colorful paper available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s Gift Section, read our March 2003 newsletter on the Art of Paper Cutting.

    Year of the Monkey

    Two thousand and four is the year of the monkey. Monkeys are one of the wittiest and intelligent animals of the Chinese zodiac. Monkeys seek success, take risks, and aren’t afraid to laugh at their failures and try again. The monkey’s sense of humor and wealth of information and talents earn him enormous popularity and influence. (At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, our animal chops include the versatile monkey. Visit our Chops Section and make this prominent seal work for you).

    The year of the monkey promises an economic turn for the better. If you have plans and ideas you have been afraid to try, now is the time to make them happen. This year, do not be afraid to take risks, for the genius in you is ready to blossom. If you do not succeed in all your endeavors, you will not take failure too seriously. Instead, you will think of it as a way of getting closer to your dreams. Good luck, and happy New Year! Or as the Chinese say, Gung hay fat choy (Kung-his fa-ts’ai)!

    If you would like to learn more about the topics mentioned in this newsletter, take a look at our newsletter archives. Previous newsletters cover the mythical dragon and phoenix, Chinese horoscope, dim sum, the art of paper cutting, New Year’s in Asia, and the art of beautiful writing.

    		  

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    Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays on the Chinese calendar. This year, February 7 marks the day when festivities begin and the Year of the Rat is ushered in. In accordance with tradition, homes will be thoroughly cleaned and decorated with items representing happiness, prosperity and good fortune. The color red, dragon motifs and other good luck symbols will be displayed throughout homes, while worn and old items will be replaced to comply with the Chinese belief of “sweep out the old, bring in the new”. 

    Those born in the Year of the Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) are noted for their charm, passion and charisma. Highly ambitious and hardworking, they tend to be leaders, pioneers and conquerors, while it is their intellect that brings them success. Famous rats include Gene Kelly, George Bush, Prince Charles, Al Gore, Marlon Brando and Doris Day. Rats are most compatible with the Dragon, Monkey and Ox.

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    		 Lunar New Year

    Everyone is dressed in brand new clothes, and all around, the festive feeling is in the air with red decorative scrolls with words of good fortune and auspicious wishes hung all around the household.  At wet markets, you will find lucky and auspicious items on sale.  From the well-loved mandarin orange, popular at this time of the year for the sound of its name that resembles the Chinese word “lucky”, to Peach blossoms that is rumored to bring one luck when it comes to romance, many of these lucky and auspicious symbols are brought home in celebration of Chinese New Year.  Children also receive lucky red envelopes containing money from parents and elders as a form of well wishing and blessing. 

    For the Chinese, Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a time of celebration of life’s renewal.  It is the arrival of spring and everyone celebrates the return of life to the earth with lots of joy and festivity.  Lucky and auspicious symbols are important ways for the Chinese to welcome the arrival of another year.  It is widely believed that starting the New Year on an auspicious note will carry one through the rest of the year. 

    During this time of the year, Chinese children are also often told of the myth behind the celebration of Chinese New Year.  In Chinese mythology, a beast by the name of Nien, which has the same pronunciation as the word “year”, was said to attack villages on the very first day of New Year.  The beast Nien would devour livestock and children.  To prevent Nien from eating the children and livestock, the villagers would offer food outside their doors and hope that Nien would have its fill and leave.  It was later discovered that Nien was afraid of the color red, when a child wearing red scared Nien away. All the villagers wore red in attempt to scare off the beast.  When it was realized that Nien was also afraid of loud noises, people took to banging their pots and setting off firecrackers.  It is in this way that Nien stayed away from villages and children were safe.  As a form of celebration and remembrance, Chinese continue to wear red and light firecrackers during the New Year.

    While many unfamiliar to Chinese culture may find many of the Chinese customs during the Lunar New Year simply forms of superstition, these customs are in fact founded on a deep understanding of the workings of symbolism in one’s life.  These customs also form traditional bonds that connect the very young to the very old.  It is also a time when families reunite and enjoy the blessings and ties of kinship. 

    Other than the use of lucky symbols in the decoration of one’s living space, there is another deeper layer of symbolism in the celebration of Chinese New Year that is closely connected with the Chinese zodiac.

    Chinese Zodiac

    In Chinese astrology, there are twelve different zodiacs that are represented by twelve different animals.  Every Lunar Calendar Year is presided by one zodiac animal, so children born in years under a certain presiding animal would be said to have the strengths and qualities of their representative zodiac animal.  The Chinese Zodiac functions in a similar way to Astrology in the Western world.  It is a combination of the year, month, day, and time of birth, and Chinese astrologists look at all these factors when determining a person’s luck and his or her lot in life.

    The twelve zodiac animals in order of their place in the zodiac chart are as follows:

    Zodiac Year of Birth
    Rat 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996
    Ox 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
    Tiger 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
    Rabbit 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999
    Dragon 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
    Snake 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
    Horse 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
    Sheep 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
    Monkey 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
    Rooster 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
    Dog 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
    Pig 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007

    All of these zodiacs have a cycle of 12 years.  Every twelve years, the same zodiac animal would preside.  However, this does not mean that there are only twelve personality traits across the board.  This is because the year’s zodiacs are further divided into five elements:  Earth, Fire, Wood, Water, and Metal.  Every zodiac is further classified into these elements.  For example, the approaching lunar New Year would be the arrival of the year of the rabbit.  More specifically, however, it would be the year of the Metal rabbit.  The personality trait of a person born in the year of the metal rabbit would differ from someone else born in the year of a wood rabbit or earth rabbit. 

    When a Chinese astrologer wants to study someone’s luck for the New Year, he or she would usually take into consideration the element of a person’s zodiac.  This is coupled with a combination of other factors such as a person’s time of birth and elements of a person’s birth name.  At Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, we carry a range of Chinese zodiac products, from tea sets , to Chinese chops , to jade pendants that will make great collectible items and lucky charms.

    Year of the Rabbit

    2011 is the year of the rabbit.  People born under the rabbit zodiac are said to be articulate, talented and ambitious.  Often financially lucky, those born in the year of rabbit are also often admired by those around them.  Those of a rabbit zodiac are good-natured and very seldom lose their temper.  Those born in the year of dog, sheep, and pig are the most compatible with those born in the year of rabbit.

    According to Chinese astrological predictions, 2011, the year of the metal rabbit, will prove to be a calmer year than 2010 that was presided by the tiger, and home and family life will play an important part in the coming year for all twelve zodiacs. 

    For those born in the year of rabbit, 2011 will be a year full of good fortunes and obstacles.  The rabbit may face some emotional problems that involve mood swings, and hot tempers.  2011 is also a year where arguments may arise for those born in the year of rabbit.  The Romance luck of those of the year of rabbit will be average, and as with the other areas for the rabbit, arguments are prone to occur.  Career-wise there may also be misunderstanding between the rabbit and their co-workers, but given the calm and persistent nature of those of born in the year of rabbit, their patience, caution and nobility will see them through these obstacles that may arise.  And as the rabbit is a fortunate zodiac, many of these obstacles will be overcome by the naturally lucky and positive disposition of the rabbit. 

    Whatever zodiac animal you may be born under, we at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen wish you a wonderful Chinese New Year and may this year of the metal rabbit usher in lots of new and exciting opportunities and good fortune your way!    		   OUR 2011 NEWSLETTERS

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    Lunar or Chinese New Year is one of the biggest holidays celebrated by many Asian cultures around the world. It is a time of family reunion and renewal of life as another new and hopeful year is welcomed in joyful celebrations and festivities. Bring in the good luck and good fortune by decorating your home with beautiful Asian home accessories and decorations, featuring red and gold colors. Our huge selection of tablewares, ranging from the Chinese Calligraphy and Poem collection to the enchanting Maroon Lucky Chinese Floral Motif Asian Table Runner, will certainly impress everyone at your reunion dinner. Add a final touch to your Lunar New Year table with Red Ceramic Soup Spoon, Longevity Red Chopsticks, or Fortune Cookie Chopsticks Rest. Don’t forget to share the luck with your loved ones by gifting them some of our best quality good-luck items such as Daruma dolls, Maneki Neko or jade charms. During Lunar New Year, lucky red envelopes are must-have to give out to friends and family as the red color represents good energy, happiness and prosperity. Those who receive a red envelope are wished to have a lucky and joyful new year. With this gift guide, our team at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen hopes to help you prepare for an enjoyable and cheerful Lunar New Year. May this Lunar New Year bring you and your family prosperity, good luck and good fortune! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:4105 :|7677| :|7681| :|7664| :|7663| :5689 :5607 :|7344| :|7621| :5597 :|7767| :5045 :5359 :|7741| :5620 :5940 :5802 :4107 :|7713| :|7710| :|7707| :11533 :5476 :|7524| :5473 :10790 :5474 :|7258| :|7517| :|7515| :|7512| :|7511| :|7510| :|7370| :|7368| :|7367| :|7366| :|7365| :5640 :5637 :5632 :5630 :5617 :5608 :|7997| :|7996| :|7995| :|7994| :|7950| :|7943| :|7942| :|7936| :|7935| :|7930| :|7932| :|7398| :5417 :5418 :5415 :5414 :5411 :6214 :6181 :6182 :6202 :6015 :6167 :6173 :6172 :12003 :12004 :12002 :11831 :10449 :11829 :8008 :11997 :11506 :12145 :10639 :12138 :8391 :8452 :12042 :12061 :12059 :8199 :12132 :T2151 :T1631 :T2155 :T1628 :T2150 :T2105 :T2329 :T1647 :T1646 :T1645 :T1644 :T1643 :T1952 :T1949 :T2330 :T1946 :T1948 :T2377 :T2373 :T2315)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-new-year-gifts-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chinese-new-year-gifts-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| chinese-new-year-flowers-celebration-february2014-newsletter||INFO1COLUMN|"Chinese New Year: Flowers of Celebration : February 2014 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

    In 2014, Chinese New Year falls on January 31st on the Gregorian calendar used in the West.  Also known as the Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year celebrates the arrival of spring and is celebrated according to the lunar calendar used in China and many other Asian countries.  Chinese New Year is a time of feasting and festivities; it celebrates the coming of spring, the renewal of life, the unification of family and the coming of a new year.

    In previous years we have discussed the Chinese zodiac, which is important in determining the Lunar Year usually named after one zodiac animal out of the twelve.  An element out of the five traditional Chinese elements:  Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth also usually accompanies the zodiac animal in identifying the year. 2014 is the year of the Wood Horse. 

    We have also previously looked at the food served and the customs observed during Chinese New Year.  We have also shared the myths behind the celebration of Chinese New Year.  This year, we will take a look at the flowers used in celebrating the New Year.  Since 2014 is the year of the Green Wood Horse, with a focus on the element of wood, plants, and greenery, it is apt that we begin the Lunar year by looking at the flowers used to celebrate Chinese New Year.

    Symbolism of Flowers
    Flowers are popular decorations during Chinese New Year and are heavily featured as a lucky symbol during the New Year because the they are a sign of spring and vitality.   Flowers, pronounced “Hua” in Chinese, are also a pun for the word prosperity. 

    Plum Blossoms
    Originating in mainland China along the Yangtze river, the plum blossom, sometimes also known as Chinese plum or Japanese apricot flower in late winter and early spring.  Flowering in the mid-winter months of January and February, plum blossoms come in shades of white, pink and red.  Plum blossoms have a strong fragrant scent and are unique because they flower before their leaves sprout. 

    Known as “Mei Hua”, plum blossoms are heavily featured in Chinese art and poetry.  Plum blossoms are dearly loved all across East Asia, but especially so in China.  Seen as the symbol of spring’s arrival, plum blossoms are admired because they bloom the most vividly even during wintery snow, and their fragrance lingers in the air even during the coldest times of the year. 

    Because of this unique property, plum blossoms symbolize hope, perseverance, beauty, and purity.  During Chinese New Year, plum blossoms are popular floral decorations as symbols to welcome the New Year and spring.

    Peach Blossoms
    Known as “Tao Hua”, peach blossoms are highly valued in China.  Originating in China, plum trees flower in early spring.  Like the plum blossom, peach trees flower before their leaves sprout.  As a result, ancient Chinese believed that peach are a symbol of vitality.  Plum blossoms are pink in color and are delicate five petaled flowers.  It is also believed that peach blossoms and peach wood ward away evil spirits.  The peach fruit is seen as a symbol of longevity and health and is held in the hand of the “Shou” deity, the longevity deity, of “Fu Lu Shou”—three deities representing “Blessings, Prosperity and Longevity”.

    Peach blossoms are highly popular flowers during Chinese New Year as it is believed that they bring good luck in romance and for businesses. 

    Pussy Willow
    With their numerous white fluffy silky buds on the branch and the young shoots that grow in vibrant shades of jade green, the pussy willow is a highly popular decorative plant during Chinese New Year.  Beyond being a seasonal plant that blooms in spring, signifying the passing of winter and the beginning of a new year, pussy willows are known as “Yin Liu” in Chinese, which closely resembles the sounds for the words “cash” and “house”.  As a result, pussy willows are commonly found in Chinese homes during the festive period of Chinese New Year and are lucky symbols to welcome prosperity and signify growth.


    Bamboo
    Known as one of the four gentlemen in Chinese culture, bamboo is beloved in China and across East Asia for its beautiful upright form.  Native to East Asia, bamboo plants are evergreen and along with pine trees and plum blossoms, bamboo plants are known as one of the “three friends of winter”.

    During Chinese New Year, a smaller genus of asparagaceae plants, Dracanena braunii, more commonly known as “lucky bamboo” are widely used as decorations or are gifted as lucky symbols. 

    Lucky bamboos are also commonly used in the Eastern practice of Feng Shui as it is believed that they are perfect symbol of thriving water and wood elements.  The number of stalks also carries different meanings, three stalks symbolize happiness, five stalks symbolizes wealth and six stalks symbolizes health. 

    Lucky bamboos also typically come in two variations: spiraling stalk or upright stalk.  It is also widely believed that spiraling stalks are used as decorations to turn one’s luck around and the upright stalks are symbols to maintain one’s good fortune.

    Gladiolus
    Widely known as “Sword Lily”, gladiolus is another common decorative plant seen in homes during Chinese New Year.  In varying shades of red, pink, yellow, light purple or white, gladiolus, like other popular decorative plants during Chinese New Year have numerous blossoms along a single branch.  Because flowers bloom steadily from the base of the plant upward to the tips, this carries the auspicious message of “bu bu gao sheng” –a steady rise in career and self-development. The red gladiolus is especially popular during Chinese New Year, as red is seen as auspicious color.  Parents of children in school and spouses who wishes a good year ahead for their partner’s career will purchase gladiolus for display during Chinese New Year


    Chrysanthemum
    Originating in East Asian, chrysanthemums are highly valued, and are associated with values of morality and integrity.  One of the “four gentlemen” in Chinese culture, along with orchid, bamboo, and plum blossom, chrysanthemum is associated with Confucian morals.  In Japan, chrysanthemum is a symbol of the royal family.

    During Chinese New Year, chrysanthemum plants are sometimes used as decorations. Typically yellow chrysanthemums with many petals.  However, because white chrysanthemums carry the meaning of grief and mourning, chrysanthemums are less popular than other auspicious plants used during Chinese New Year.

    Mandarin Orange Shrub
    Both mandarin orange and tangerines are popular lucky symbols during Chinese New Year.  The fruits are given as gifts during Chinese New Year visitations and are used as decorations on homes during the festive season.  Known in Cantonese, a Southern Chinese dialect, as “gum”, mandarin oranges’ name is a homonym as the word “gold”, and so is seen as a lucky symbol for prosperity and wealth. 
    Tangerines, known as “gut” in Cantonese has the same pronunciation as the word “luck” and is another popular plant that is placed in households as decorations.

    Peony
    Native to Asia, the peony flower is heavily featured in Chinese and Asian art and is one of the national emblems of China.  Known as “Mudan” in Chinese, it is also nicknamed the “flower of riches” and has long been associated with prosperity.  Peony is well loved in Chinese culture and holds the title of “King of flowers”. 

    Because of its long history as a flower associated with prosperity, peony flowers are also often used as decorations in homes during Chinese New Year.  Designs of peony flowers are also commonly found on Chinese New Year Cards and red envelopes, which are used to contain cash gifts to wish friends and relatives well during the New Year. 

    Decorating for the New Year
    Flowers are inexpensive and elegant ways to brighten up one’s living space.  Join in the festivity this year and add a touch of spring to your home with these auspicious flowers.  Many of the above flowers often add a unique and festive touch to homes.  Combined with festive goodies for New Year and traditional decorations, you can delight your guests and welcome the arrival of the Lunar New Year in style.

    A Prosperous New Year
    The year of the wooden horse is said to a year of quick successes, surprising adventures and possible romance, as the horse zodiac is associated with speed, travel, and passion.  From all us here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we wish all our readers good health, joy, prosperity and success in 2014!

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    For most people unfamiliar with Chinese soup, the idea of a Chinese soup consists of the chicken broth used in wanton noodle soups and the thick gluey paste in which mysterious bits of meat float about in small touristy Chinese restaurants with too much pepper added to it.

    The truth is that for most people, Chinese soup remains a mystery, and few, besides those who actually grow up in Chinese families have witnessed and tasted the wide variety of Chinese soups and understand the art behind the boiling of these Chinese soups and their amazing benefits to health.

    Chinese soups can be divided into two main categories, quick boil soups that take no more than twenty minutes from preparation to consumption and the traditional and more well loved long hour soups that require hours of work and boiling before it is considered ready to be consumed and enjoyed. 

    Most recipes that one can find online for Chinese soups fall into the former category, it is the recipes in the latter category, the long hours double boiled soups, that remained shrouded in mystery, often making no it farther than a Chinese matron’s stove top. 

    To prepare Chinese long hour soups, one needs to look for ingredients beyond the average neighborhood grocery stores or supermarkets.  Although many ingredients for Chinese long hour soups can be found in supermarkets and fresh markets, Chinese long hour soups also require many accompanying ingredients that add both flavor and health benefits, which are only available in specific Chinese herbal stores and Chinese markets.

    A CONTEXTUAL DEFINATION OF HEALTH

    For the Chinese, the definition of health differs in different context. Long hour soups can be further divided into soups that supplement one's body, specifically soups that are made to strengthen a body with weak constitution, to recover from illnesses and to make up for lost nutrients or general weaknesses. This type of soup is general known as supplementary soups. This is often referred to as ""bu"", which means to supplement and also to strengthen.

    Another type of long hour soups is that to balance the body, it is meant to complement the forces and processes already at work in the body. This type of soup is known as ""zhong he"", meaning to complement and to harmonize.

    Typically, the first type of soup, the supplementary soups are given to people with weaker constitutions, such as women on their period, women who has just given birth to a child, people recovering from injury or illnesses, and people who are generally weak and who tends to fall ill easily. The second type of soup, the complementary and harmonizing soups are meant for the general upkeep of health and can be enjoyed by almost anyone.

    THE CHINESE VIEW OF COMPLIMENTARY HEALTH

    Harmony and complementing elements are crucial concepts and common themes that run through many Chinese philosophies, including their philosophy for what constitutes as good health.
    The Chinese view of health is one where elements complement one another. Food is generally divided into two large categories: Heaty and cooling.

    Just as the concept of yin and yang dictates the wider Chinese understanding of the cosmos, it is also used in its application to the classification of food and diet. This Chinese concept of cooling or heaty food generally has to do with sensation or overall effect it has on the body on ingesting the food item. The Chinese view of health takes into consideration the context of the body, the specific needs of the body in different situation, climates for those with different physical constitutions.

    As a result, there is no one single type of food, or in the case of our discussion, soup, that is considered once and for all healthy. What is a healthy soup depends entirely on the person's physical state and many other factors.

    SUPPLEMENTARY SOUP—CREATING HEAT

    In general, Chinese supplementary soups are meant to create heat and to make up for lost nutrients in the body. Traditionally, supplementary soups cater to people with weak health or need to strengthen their bodies.

    Supplementary soups are very commonly double boiled. Double-boiling is a method of preparing soup that requires two layers of containers, one enclosed within another, and the soup is boiled not using direct exposure to heat or fire, but is warmed and boiled by steaming it in a vat. The process is much like steaming, but it is usually done over a longer stretch of time, often several hours.

    They also typically contain yang (heaty) elements. Ingredients for this kind of soup general includes:

    Korean ginsengs- Different from its North American counterpart, Korean ginsengs are known to be supplementary and has a yang energy. Its health benefits include: warding off stress and fatigue, boosting one's energy. It is also known to lower cholesterol and helps to treat diabetes.

    Black chicken- Sometimes also known as silkie chicken is a breed of chicken known for their unusually soft and fluffy plumage. This breed of chicken is not generally used in Western cuisines, but in Chinese cuisine, they are considered highly supplementary in their health benefits. Today, scientists have discovered that black chickens contain high levels of powerful anti-oxidants that are reportedly twice the amount found in ordinary breeds, and are classified as a new ""super food"".

    Gou Qi Zi (Chinese wolfberry)—they are tiny red date-like herbs that are known to nourish the liver and kidney. Also used to improve blood circulation and erectile dysfunction, they are also known to brighten eyes and to improve one's vision.

    Ginger- A common remedy for cold in both Western and Eastern cultures, ginger are used to relieve symptoms of cold, aches, fatigue and nausea. It is also commonly believed to aid in the removal of wind in a person’s digestive tracts. It is also commonly used to alleviate menstrual cramps for women.

    Red dates- Very commonly found in supplementary soups for women, red dates are known improve anemia in women. They also improve one's skins complexion and elasticity. Red dates also contain calcium, which help in the prevention of osteoporosis.

    COMPLEMENTARY SOUPS ""NEUTRALIZING OR COOLING EFFECTS""

    On the other end of the spectrum are complementary soups that are meant to upkeep one’s health through neutralizing and harmonic effects or used to cool an overly ""yang"" or heated body.
    Ingredients commonly found in this kind of soups include:

    Chrysanthemum- Commonly boiled with rock sugar or cane sugar to create herbal tea, chrysanthemums help to alleviate heat within the body. It has also been found that chrysanthemum contains high amount of B carotene. It is also believed to lower cholesterol, detoxify the liver and calm nerves.

    American ginseng- Not to be confused with Korean ginseng, American ginseng is native to North America and is known to have a cooling effect on the body. Like the Asian ginseng, it also reduces stress and can increase mental alertness and treat fatigue.

    Ficus (or Chinese fig)- Helps to strengthen the lungs, and is believed to help prevent colds and can reduce allergy symptoms such as asthma and nasal inflammation. It is generally added to soups to help clear the air passages and to alleviate coughs.

    Luo Han Guo (also known as monk fruit)- Sweet in taste and known to treat colds and sore throats. It is very commonly made into sweet herbal tea, but can sometimes be used in soups. It also has strong anti-oxidant properties and is used to treat heat stroke traditionally.

    North and South Almonds- A very common ingredient used in many kinds of Chinese long hour soups, they are considered neutral and harmonizing. A mixture made up of two different kinds of almonds, they can often be bought as a mixture in Chinese herbal stores. North almond is bitter in taste and is also known as bitter almond. Its health properties include alleviating cough and improving overall health of one’s intestine, it also reduces symptoms of asthma. It is well known to have some toxicity, and hence south almond is mixed in with north almonds to balance it out.

    DISCOVERING WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR HEALTH

    The above list is only an exhaustive list of all the various Chinese herbs used to create various Chinese soups. Ingredients for all kinds of Chinese long hour soups can also be found online. To truly appreciate all that Chinese soup can offer, however, one would need to understand more about the various health benefits of the various components that make up the soup and also the needs of individual bodies at different times throughout one's life.

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    		 Unlike the traditional fairytale weddings that cover the pages of bridal magazines, Chinese wedding traditions do not change with each season, year or new designer. These customs have been around for more than two thousands years and while they have evolved over time, many of the original themes are still proudly demonstrated throughout the ceremonies.

    From picking the most auspicious date for the couple to marry on to exchanging gifts that confirm the engagement, the events leading to a wedding are still heavily handled by both the bride and groom's family. While traditions have evolved over time, as it is with many Western weddings, the modern Chinese wedding is entirely a family affair.

    THE MATCH

    While it is far less common today than it once was, arranged marriages were the rule in non-modernized Chinese weddings. Dissimilar to the arranged marriages in other cultures, the pairing was not solely based on logistics such as class and familial ancestry. The astrological compatibility of the potential couple was, and still is, equally as important.

    A matchmaker would be hired to oversee the matching of a pair and the proposal. Once the groom’s family propositioned the bride’s family with gifts and in some cases money, if the family accepted, both families of the couple would seek out the advice of an astrologer. They would examine the birth charts of both the man and woman and confirm whether or not they would be a successful match.

    THE DATE

    Picking the perfect day to get married on is typically left up to an astrologer. The wedding date itself must be held on a particularly auspicious date for each couple. Their Chinese astrological animals along with the alignment of the stars on a particular date play into the selection process. Even the starting time of the official wedding ceremony is analyzed. Many times being performed at the on the half hour, rather than the top of the hour because the hands on the clock in an upward motion are beckon good luck to the marriage.

    DECORATIONS

    The go to color for a Chinese wedding is red. A symbol of joy, celebration, prosperity, good luck and is even thought to ward off evil spirits makes it the perfect accent for one of the biggest landmarks in life. It is customary for the bride to wear a traditional Chinese red dress called a Qi Pao or Qun Gua. These are tight fitting, traditional Chinese garbs that are generally embroidered with phoenix and dragons which are both significant symbols for a couple. The Chinese believe that they are decedents from the dragon therefore making it one of the most respected symbols used. The dragon in this case represents the man and the phoenix, the woman. The phoenix and dragon are also prominently used in decorations and are on the “unity” candle that is lit the night before the wedding in the bridal suite to bring good luck to the impending nuptials.

    In Westernized Chinese weddings, the bride instead starts out in a white dress for the ceremony, then changes into the traditional Chinese attire for the tea ceremony and will wear this until it's time to say goodbye to the guests. At this point, she dons her third dress of the big day, a cocktail dress. In modern Chinese weddings accents of red are acceptable, if a red gown isn’t the bride’s dream gown. Everything from wedding invitations and double happiness banners are displayed in red.

    THE WEDDING DAY

    Like every other culture, the wedding day itself is full of tradition. As Americans ensure that they always have something borrowed and something blue, a must for Chinese brides is the good luck hairdresser. As the hairdresser styles the brides hair, customarily in a bun, she whispers words of good luck and fortune into the bridal up-do. A similar tradition of the couple staying apart before the wedding is also carried out in Chinese weddings. In the past, as with arranged marriages across the globe, the bride and groom did not always meet before their wedding so she would wear a red veil during the ceremony. Nowadays, the use of a veil is completely up to the bride. The wedding ceremony itself can be quite short, however a main component of it is the kneeling three times; once to acknowledge their ancestors, once for the earth and then a third for the heavens.

    TEA CEREMONY

    After the vows are taken, and the couple drinks wine from interlaced arms a tea ceremony is performed. In this ceremony, the bride serves her new in-laws tea as they welcome her to their family. She begins by serving the eldest member to the youngest. Often times; a tea ceremony is also performed the morning of the ceremony to for the bride’s family as they are not part of the wedding day tea ritual. As she serves the family, she kneels before them. Lotus seeds are often in the tea to attract fertility to the newlyweds

    GIFTS

    Among the gifts that are presented to the bride's family are cakes emblazoned with a phoenix and dragon or double happiness characters on the tops. During the tea ceremony, it is common practice for the groom’s family to give red envelopes filled with money. In the past, the family typically was given enough of these cakes to send out to immediate family member with their wedding invitations and still have enough for the groom's family to keep some for themselves. Before the wedding day, the bride’s dowry or gift of goods and money in exchange for the groom being the sole provider for the bride.
    In modern Chinese weddings, these cakes are served at the reception instead. Family gives the newlyweds red envelopes that filled with cash or checks or anything with the double happiness symbol on it.

    No matter what type of wedding you are attending, the double happiness symbol will bestow good fortune onto newlyweds. Even if they are registered elsewhere, the personal thoughtful touch of giving the pair an unexpected Chinese good luck gift will not go unnoticed. Or maybe just surround yourself with these beautiful and harmonious symbols to attract luck into your own life. Whatever you are may be looking for, Mrs. Lins Kitchen can help.

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    A rest for chopsticks allows you and your company to dine in comfort and style, providing each guest with a sanitary spot to rest their Chinese chopsticks and Japanese chopsticks. The rests prevent the chopsticks from rolling off the table and can be used to create a fine dining experience.

    When you order your chopstick rests, also consider:

    . Chinese chopsticks in a wide variety of designs and colors
    . Japanese chopsticks in a multitude of colors and patterns
    . Children's chopsticks in just the right length for smaller hands in neutral to playful designs
    . Chopsticks in bulk
    . Chopstick box: never worry about losing your favorite chopsticks again!
    . Travel chopsticks for when you're away from home
    . Training chopsticks for those just learning to use their chopsticks
    . Attractive chopstick gift sets in simple colors and eye catching patterns and more

    To order your chopstick rest sets, Chinese chopsticks, Japanese chopsticks and accessories today, select your favorites and purchase them online now.

    Chopstick rests are both beautiful and practical. Select yours online today!

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    Our selection of stylish, unique, and affordable chopsticks have been carefully chosen over a number of years to ensure you have the best variety in Chinese chopsticks, Japanese chopsticks, wooden chopsticks, and more to choose from. We also have various gold inspired designs that will make you forget spending money extra on gold-plated chopsticks.

    Choose your favorite sets, then pair them up with chopstick rests and chopstick boxes today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11508 :11415 :8108 :10076 :11715)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopstick-sets-195.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopstick-sets-202.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-chopstick-sets||ITEM|"Chopstick Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11415)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopstick-sets-190.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopstick-sets-201.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| chopstick-in-bulk||ITEM|"chopstick-in-bulk"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Wondering where to buy bulk chopsticks? Order your chopsticks in bulk for Asian themed parties today from MrsLinsKitchen for an outstanding value.

    Perhaps you're tired of the usual fork, spoon and knife table settings and want to set an elegant Asian table for your next party, family reunion or get together with friends. At Mrs.LinsKitchen, you can order 8” wooden chopsticks in bulk in sets of 40 pairs. Also consider buying bulk chopsticks when you're ready to buy chopstick wedding favor gifts.

    Choose from a number of solid colored or beautifully patterned chopstick box and bag options and select from a wide variety of chopstick rests, including the:

    • Popular cat chopstick rests
    • Beautiful leaf chopstick rests
    • Collections of rests for chopstick and more

    Also consider purchasing chopstick gift sets for your friends and family. These also make marvelous chopstick wedding favor ideas. Order today!

    Looking for convenient disposable chopsticks? Choose MrsLinsKitchen for sturdy, reliable disposable chopsticks at low prices today.

    These disposable wooden chopsticks are ideal for use at picnics, during car travel or for use at home when, because of your busy lifestyle, you don't have time to wash the dishes. These wooden chopsticks have the same high quality as those used in Asian restaurants but are offered at such a great value that you won't feel guilty about throwing them away.

    Call us today at (925) 251-0158 to order your disposable chopsticks!

    Add a chopstick box or bag to your order for easy storage of your wooden chopsticks - and chopstick rests for convenient dining.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-clearance-chopsticks||ITEM|"Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-clearance-chopsticks||ITEM|"Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Looking for your very own pair of unique Chopsticks? These beautiful chopsticks are available at great prices that are practically a steal! Grab a few for yourself or bring in the family so everyone can choose their own favorite design. From bright and colorful to more traditional chopsticks and chopstick rests, everyone will be able to find their own unique and special chopstick to enjoy their meal with. We also have the Elegant Red and White Cherry Blossom Chopsticks Gift Set which would make a great gift with two pairs of chopsticks, chopstick rests, and a beautifully made red and gold chopsticks bag to take with you anywhere."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9980 :9975 :11002 :9638 :8432 :10419 :10391 :10190 :8731 :8422 :11545 :11518 :11490 :11059 :10833 :10393 :10292 :8696 :8662 :10914 :9778 :9776 :9773 :11572 :11416 :11320 :11426 :9986 :8052 :8044 :11443 :10758 :10656 :10655 :10413)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-126.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-128.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| clearance-chopsticks||ITEM|"Chopsticks & Chopsticks Rests "|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|"

    Chopsticks & Chopstick Rests

    Chopsticks are the most useful utensil for any Asian-inspired cuisine; why not spruce up your meals with beautifully designed chopsticks and chopstick rests? The chopsticks that you can find here in the clearance section make for sophisticated gifts and can surely add the essential touch of beauty that you need on your dining table! A beautiful pair of chopsticks is truly a functional work of art. Intricately designed chopsticks like our Mount Fuji at Dawn Chopsticks or our Butterflies and Traditional Drums Red Decorated Chopsticks are sure to make your jaw drop at the immense beauty crafted on such small surfaces. On top of that, travel utensils for on-the-go are incredibly useful! Check out our Deluxe Travel Set or our Chopsticks Set with Rest and Bag for a sophisticated and easy way to store utensils with your packed lunch. These beautifully designed chopsticks are offered at truly unbeatable prices and will surely make someone’s day when received! Present friends and family with these practical and affordable gifts today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11996 :11997 :11106 :11572 :9778 :9773 :10833 :9986 :10656 :10655 :10413 :10391 :11460 :11232)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-chopsticks-rests-20.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-152.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets||ITEM|"Chopsticks and Chopstick Gift Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The most widely used utensil in Asia, chopsticks may seem deceivingly simple. Two sticks made from wood, bamboo, plastic, metal, or ivory, but chopsticks take great skill and practice before one can truly master using it to pick food items up with ease and grace.

    At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, our new arrival chopsticks and chopstick gift set collection has a rich selection of beautiful and functional designs. From training chopsticks, chopstick sets, to chopstick accessories, we have chopsticks fit for any occasion and for anyone, whether you are a novice or a master.

    For those looking for elegantly designed chopsticks sets that come with matching chopsticks, our new arrival chopstick sets make great utensils for your guests at your next Asian themed luncheon or dinner.

    Those new to chopsticks would love our training chopsticks. Joined at the top, training chopsticks are meant to help users new to chopsticks to learn how to pick up food items with ease.

    For novel and affordable gift ideas, we also offer gift chopstick sets, travel chopsticks, chopsticks accessories and chopstick rests. All ingeniously designed and easy to use, our adorable chopsticks make your Asian meal all the more enjoyable. Whether you use chopsticks on a daily basis, or are looking for something to surprise your guests with at your next cookout, we have something for you here at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICKS-BELOW--1-00 :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-BOX-AND-BAG-CHOICES :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-TRAVEL-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHILDREN-S-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-REST-OPTIONS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-FLORAL-BLOSSOM-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-GEOMETRIC-DESIGN-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-PLANT--FLOWER---TREE-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-LEARNING-TRAINING-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-SOLID-COLOR-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-DISHWASHER-SAFE-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-ASIAN-INSPIRED--CHINESE-CHOPSTICKS---JAPANESE-CHOPSTIC :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-BONE---SHELL-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-RANDOM-DESIGN-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-ANIMAL--BIRD---INSECT-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-DECORATIVE---CARVED-WOODEN-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-GOOD-LUCK-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CRANE-CHOPSTICKS :WHAT-S-NEW-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICKS-IN-BULK)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-228.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-236.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets||ITEM|"Chopsticks and Chopstick Gift Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Chopsticks: Chinese & Japanese Chopsticks

    Perfect for your dinner table, these high-quality Chinese chopsticks and Japanese chopsticks are stylish, unique and affordable.

    To set the ideal Asian table and serve the Asian foods that you love, choose the Chinese or Japanese chopsticks that will complement your tableware.

    From wooden chopsticks to plastic chopsticks and from children's chopsticks and training chopsticks to travel chopsticks, chopstick gift sets and more, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has what you need for your dinner table. Buy chopstick sets from our wide selection and then pair them up with a chopstick rest and chopstick box today. Some of our more whimsical design include floral blossoms, geometric patterns, chopsticks featuring animals, birds and insects, and many more! We even have an option where you can order chopsticks in bulk for your next big event or get together.

    Select your favorite Japanese or Chinese chopsticks and accessories below and purchase them online now."|"Chopsticks & Gift Sets"|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICKS-BELOW--1-00 :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-SETS :WAKASA-NURI-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICK-BOX-AND-BAG-CHOICES :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-TRAVEL-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHILDREN-S-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-REST-OPTIONS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-PLANT--FLOWER---TREE-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-LEARNING-TRAINING-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-DISHWASHER-SAFE-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-RANDOM-DESIGN-CHOPSTICKS :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-BOX-AND-BAG-CHOICES :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-ASIAN-INSPIRED--CHINESE-CHOPSTICKS---JAPANESE-CHOPSTICKS- :CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-BONE---SHELL-CHOPSTICKS)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-262.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-263.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets||ITEM|"Chopsticks and Chopstick Gift Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The key to your authentic Asian dining experience is your choice of utensils and of course, chopsticks are the way to go. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has one of widest selections of chopsticks to be found and now many of our best choices on sale, at a great discount for you! Now is the time to stock up on popular designs, such as the White Maneki Neko Chopsticks set or a pair of Collapsible Travel Chopsticks from our travel chopsticks set. Change your chopsticks with the seasons, it is so easy and so affordable to get several pairs for yourself and they make great gifts as well!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-SETS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHILDREN-S-CHOPSTICKS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-CHOPSTICK-REST-OPTIONS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-FLORAL-BLOSSOM-CHOPSTICKS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-PLANT--FLOWER---TREE-CHOPSTICKS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-DISHWASHER-SAFE-CHOPSTICKS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-ASIAN-INSPIRED--CHINESE-CHOPSTICKS---JAPANESE-CHOPSTICKS- :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-RANDOM-DESIGN-CHOPSTICKS :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS-DECORATIVE---CARVED-WOODEN-CHOPSTICKS)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-223.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-234.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10821|10821|ITEM|"Chopsticks Assortment of Six Designs"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10821.html"|""|(5.35)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A pair of chopsticks for every occasion is at your fingertips when you purchase this great set of multiple designs. Good luck symbols of Maneki Neko, or lucky cats that beckon prosperity, traditional motifs of kimono patterns and caricatures of Japanese children at play are just some of the imaginative and clever patterns that are included in this set. The wooden chopsticks are tapered at the ends and are covered in lacquer and painted with the various designs. Choose a pair of chopsticks to fit your every mood. These are shorter chopsticks. Packaged in protective cellophane. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 6-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-assortment-of-six-designs-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chopsticks-assortment-of-six-designs-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-chopsticks-below--1-00||ITEM|"Chopsticks Below $1.00"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    What can you buy for less than a dollar? The list is short, but our Chopsticks Under $1.00 are available in the dozens!

    With prices this painless, you'll be able to bargain shop for inexpensive chopsticks to your heart’s content. Complete your tableware sets, mix and match, collect them as gifts, or use them creatively as chopstick wedding favors! At this price, you can afford to buy several high-quality specialty chopsticks in bulk without breaking a sweat.

    Examples include:
    · Ancient Chinese Village chopsticks decorated with a painting of an Asian village.
    · Black Lacquer Wooden chopsticks that complement all kinds of tableware.
    · Gold Fan Decorated Red chopsticks that turn your meal into an event to remember.
    · Much more!

    Quality cheap chopsticks are always a great find. Here, you have the freedom to buy chopsticks individually or in bulk, at a good price and in excellent condition. Match them with our chopstick rest collection. Many ship in individual pouches, too, and look for special chopstick pouches.

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    		 Where's the fork and knife? Do you feel nervous and uncomfortable eating in a Chinese or Japanese restaurant when all you have are two sticks for utensils? After reading this month's feature on chopsticks, the only thing you really need to do is practice, practice, and practice. See you at the restaurant!

    As to exactly when chopsticks came into use is not known for sure. Some historians say it was about 2000 years to 5000 years ago, and others say it was during Confucius' lifetime, around 500 BC. It is fairly certain that chopsticks were invented in China when the primitive Chinese started to use broken tree twigs to pick up their food cooked at the fire, and eventually, to retrieve food cooked in large communal food pots. As the population in China grew and resources became limited, the food was chopped into small pieces for quicker cooking and to conserve fuel. Because of the smaller, bite size pieces of food, there were no longer any need for knives at the dinner table, and thus, chopsticks became a staple utensil in the household. Over the centuries, the primitive twigs progressed into the modern, tapered chopsticks used today, and by 500 AD, they had spread to Korea, Japan and Vietnam.

    In Chinese, chopsticks are called kuai-zi, "quick ones", because of their efficiency. When the Chinese language were translated into Pidgin English by commerce traders during the 19th century, the word "chopsticks" came into being because of its meaning for fast, as in "chop chop!" The Korean word for chopsticks is "juk-ga-rack", and the word "hashi" is Japanese for chopsticks, which means bridge. It probably has its origin from the earliest chopsticks imported from China. Looking like tweezers, it was made from one piece of bamboo joined at one end, thus a "bridge" connecting the two pieces. By the 10th century, these tweezers were separated into two pieces and became the chopsticks the Japanese use today.

    Chopsticks are most often made from bamboo or other wood. Bamboo is the most popular material because of its resistance to heat, is easy to cut, is inexpensive and has no noticeable odor or taste. Other woods used are cedar, sandalwood, teak, pine and bone. These materials are most used to make chopsticks for the majority of the population. Royalty and the wealthy had chopsticks made from gold, silver, jade, bronze, brass, coral, pewter, ivory and other expensive materials. To identify the owners of these chopsticks, many were decorated with calligraphy or pictures, some sparingly and others more elaborate, depending on what the owners preferred. In the 17th century, the Japanese started to lacquer their wooden chopsticks for durability and were the first to create disposable wooden chopsticks (wari-bashi) in the late 1800's.

    Chinese chopsticks used in households and establishments are usually about 9-10 inches long, square in cross-section and with a blunt tip (the "eating" end). Japanese chopsticks are generally shorter, about 7 inches for women and 8 inches for men (this difference in length is to the hand sizes between the two sexes), round in cross-section and with a pointy tip. Korean chopsticks are even shorter than Japanese ones and are usually made from a metal, and the Vietnamese utilize chopsticks that are equivalent to the Chinese. There are also short chopsticks for young children to use, and extra long chopsticks made for cooking, usually 13 inches or longer and made from a metal to withstand high temperatures. Most chopsticks, unless you're using the disposable kind, should be hand-washed to maintain the integrity and longevity of the material and finish. If your chopsticks come with a bag or holder, use it for storing your chopsticks. It will prevent scratches if the chopsticks should rub against other silverware.

    The following steps and diagrams will show you the correct way to hold and use chopsticks. With some practice, eating with chopsticks will become second nature.

    * Place the upper half of one chopstick in the crook between the thumb and index finger, and rest the lower end on top of the ring finger just behind the fingernail. This is the bottom chopstick and it stays stationary.

    * Place the upper half of second chopstick between the tips of the index and middle fingers and use the tip of the thumb to hold it in place. This is the top chopstick and it is moved using the index and middle fingers to pick up food.

    Besides knowing HOW to use chopsticks, one should also know the proper etiquette of using chopsticks, or what NOT to do with them. If food needs to be served, use serving utensils. Do not use your chopsticks to pass food directly to another person's chopsticks or vice versa. This resembles the Japanese Buddhist funeral ritual where relatives are required to pass the bone fragments from the cremated body from chopsticks to chopsticks. Sticking chopsticks vertically straight up into a bowl of rice is also taboo because this resembles the offering bowl of uncooked rice at a Buddhist altar during funerals. If no serving utensils are provided, then it is fine to serve yourself by turning your chopsticks around and using the clean bottom ends instead of the tips. When it's time to eat, just remember to turn the chopsticks back around to the proper position. Among many others, the following actions involving chopsticks are most often cited and are viewed as bad luck and/or rude, and should not be practiced. They are: pointing or waving at someone or something with chopsticks in the hands, playing with chopsticks between bites of food, setting chopsticks down in a crossed position on the table, laying chopsticks parallel across the top of your bowl, dropping the chopsticks, using chopsticks to call somebody by hitting it against a plate, bowl or other flatware, using chopsticks to stab or pierce food that are difficult to pick up, and licking or biting the tips of your chopsticks. Touching the food or "fishing around" for the best pieces of food on a serving dish with your chopsticks is also rude and unsanitary. To hold both chopsticks together as one by gripping them with one hand like a spear may put some people on alert as this will appear to be an action of attack. When you need to put your chopsticks down, place them parallel together on the edge of your plate (not across the plate), or you can lean the tips of the chopsticks against the side of your plate and let the bottoms rest on the table. A better option would be to use a chopstick rest, if one is provided.

    Chopstick rests are most often found in Japanese establishments. They are called hashioki, and originated in ancient times when religious offerings were made to the ancestral gods. Special chopsticks were used during these ceremonies and to keep their tips clean, the chopsticks were placed on stands. Eventually chopstick rests evolved from these stands and were used by the common people. They are typically made from wood, glass, ceramic, bamboo and other various materials. Molded to form many different designs such as fruits and vegetables, animals and flowers, branches and leaves, or a multitude of assorted shapes, chopstick rests can add a decorative touch to the table as well as keeping the tips of chopsticks clean.

    Now that you know the do's, the don'ts and the how to's of chopsticks usage, visit Mrs. Lins Kitchen's diversified selection of chopsticks and chopstick rests today. You'll discover creations that are delicate and simple to the worldly and elegant, and everything in between for yourself, to give as a gift or to add to your collection.

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    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.25
    Wooden Dragonfly Chopsticks
    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.35
    Red Paint Splatter Chopsticks
    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.65
    Flower and Leaf Chopsticks
    Was: $2.75
    SALE: $1.95
    Ribbon Chopsticks
    Was: $12.75
    SALE: $11.95
    Fiery Waves Chopsticks
    Was: $12.55
    SALE: $10.55
    Black Chopsticks with Foil Cubes
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.55
    Navy Karakusa Pattern Chopsticks
    Was: $8.15
    SALE: $6.95
    Pearly Silver Chopsticks
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.55
    Black with Grey Stripes Chopsticks
    Was: $2.75
    SALE: $2.55
    Scraped Red and Brown Chopsticks
    Was: $6.75
    SALE: $5.75
    Puffer Fish Chopstick Rest
    Was: $3.55
    SALE: $3.15
    Fish Leaping in Ocean Chopstick Rest
    Was: $3.55
    SALE: $3.15
    Light Green Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $4.05
    Yellow Origami Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.65
    Basset Hound Chopstick Rest
    Was: $3.55
    SALE: $3.15
    Japanese Turnip Chopstick Rest
    Was: $3.55
    SALE: $3.15
    Chili Pepper Chopstick Rest
    Was: $3.55
    SALE: $2.55
    Green Paint Splatter Chopsticks
    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.65

    -- MORE SAVINGS--
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| asian-home-decors-clocks||ITEM|"Clocks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Clocks are known to be practical and functional. But that's just boring. Why not purchase a clock that's useful as well as fun?!

    Our Asian clocks feature unique Asian motifs that will have all your guests talking.

    Take our Sushi Clock. The size of an actual laquer sushi tray, this product includes 12 different sushi items to represent each hour. Your guests may get hungry just by looking at it, so be sure you have one of our Japanese cookbooks on hand to learn how to prepare sushi, too!

    Who knew telling time could be so festive? Visit Asian Home Decor for other specialty items like paper lantern, korean celadon vases, Asian lamp, noren, and other treasures to go with your Asian wall clocks."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/clocks-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/clocks-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2342|T2342|ITEM|"Cloisonne Cherry Blossom Canister"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2342.html"|""|(9.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from tin, this cherry blossom canister features several cherry blossom designs in a cloisonné pattern, making it appealing in every corner.

    Perfect for storing your favorite tea, this cherry blossom canister comes with an airtight inner plastic cover. Because of this airtight seal as well as the light proof tin body, tea leaves will stay fresh longer than leaving them out in the open. Take advantage of this useful tea canister to not only store tea, but also spices. You can also use it as a decorative piece in your home to hold small trinkets or jewelry.

    While the inside of this Japanese tea canister is a bronze gold color, the outside of this tea tin canister is filled with a variety of colors and designs of cherry blossoms. In shades of blue, green, yellow, purple, white and pink, this cherry blossom tea canister can be mesmerizing as every inch has a different design. With a smooth and matt texture, this tea canister makes it easy to hand wash if needed.

    Be creative with it! Pack some candies or wrapped chocolates in this cherry blossom canister and give it as a gift, keep for your tea or spices, or use it as a decorative piece in your home! Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Canister Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cloisonne-cherry-blossom-canister-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cloisonne-cherry-blossom-canister-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12069|12069|ITEM|"Cold Winter Night Dishwasher Safe and Reusable Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12069.html"|""|(9.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Discontinued Made in Japan and crafted from plastic, these dishwasher safe and reusable chopsticks are great for your kids at home with this cute and charming design.

    With a cute design of several different white snowflakes falling down, these dishwasher safe and reusable chopsticks are perfect to educate kids to use chopsticks for their meals. With several indented lines on the tip of the chopsticks, it would help grip the food you are trying to pick up with these awesome chopsticks. As for the top edge of the chopsticks, it holds a unique diamond shaped design rather than the straight flat edge design all other chopsticks features. The color is translucent light blue, and it is finished off with a smooth and shiny texture to it.

    With this cute dishwasher safe and reusable chopsticks, it would definitely inspire kids to use these wonderful chopsticks for their meals. Make sure to purchase enough so there won't be anyone arguing over these awesome chopsticks. It already comes packaged in a plastic chopstick wrap, which would be a great gift idea to give to your friend's kids as well.

    This item is sold individually and dishwasher safe.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cold-winter-night-dishwasher-safe-and-reusable-chopsticks-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cold-winter-night-dishwasher-safe-and-reusable-chopsticks-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11831|11831|ITEM|"Collector’s Karakusa White and Blue Porcelain Rice Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11756.html"|""|(35.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine porcelain, this charming white and blue porcelain rice bowls set comes with four beautifully crafted karakusa bowls perfect for serving rice, soup, salad, and dessert dishes.

    Each bowl features a unique and gorgeous karakusa design in traditional shades of cream, blue, dark grey, and white. Karakusa designs are traditional Japanese motifs that are commonly used in textile designs and pottery designs. Taking inspiration from natural forms, karakusa designs abstract shapes and contours to create intricate designs.

    Perfectly crafted with a unique floral design, this lovely white and blue ceramic rice bowls set features karakusa vine designs with chrysanthemum, arabesque, and camellia motifs. Beautifully glazed to a smooth flawless finish, this rice bowl set is a great addition for any home.

    Hand washing is recommended for this white and blue ceramic rice bowls set. Item comes packaged in a paper box, and makes a beautiful wedding or house-warming gift. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 13.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collector-s-karakusa-white-and-blue-porcelain-rice-bowls-set-for-four-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collector-s-karakusa-white-and-blue-porcelain-rice-bowls-set-for-four-78.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11998|11998|ITEM|"Colorful Cherry Blossoms Spring Japanese Chopsticks Set for Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11998.html"|""|(12.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, this Japanese chopsticks set comes with five delightful pairs of chopsticks featuring the gorgeous motif of cherry blossoms in bloom in a myriad of colors, bringing to mind the colors and joys of spring.

    Cherry blossoms are highly regarded in Japan for their short yet beautiful bloom. Blooming for only a short time, the blossoms of cherry blossoms are celebrated each year in Japan. A symbol of transient beauty, cherry blossoms are featured widely in Japanese art work.

    Each pair of chopsticks in this Japanese chopsticks set feature cherry blossoms in graceful bloom. In black, red, purple, blue, and pink, each showcases the beauty of cherry blossoms in different times of the day, from dawn to mid day, to dusk, to evening.

    Featuring square ends that taper to narrow tips, this Japanese chopsticks set is beautiful and easy to use. Hand wash is recommended for this chopsticks set.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-cherry-blossoms-spring-japanese-chopsticks-set-for-five-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-cherry-blossoms-spring-japanese-chopsticks-set-for-five-75.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10875|10875|ITEM|"Colorful Floral Chopsticks Mulitpack Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10875.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A simple lavender flower on a vine winds itself around an assortment of smooth painted chopsticks in five bright primary colors. Included are: blue, yellow, orange and black painted chopsticks with an identical floral pattern embellishing the upper portion. Your guest will never confuse their chopsticks with another's, but will certainly find it hard to decide on their favorite. Artfully designed with a smooth, easy to manipulate finish, the tapered points make it easy to pick up the tiniest portions of food. These delightful chopsticks will add a colorful vibrancy to your dining experience. Hand wash recommended. Wrapped in plastic. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-floral-chopsticks-mulitpack-set-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-floral-chopsticks-mulitpack-set-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| 7278|7278|ITEM|"Colorful Glass Miniatures Lucky Cat or Maneki Neko Talisman (One Cat Only)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7278.html"|""|(7.95)|(5.15)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Depending upon your specific wishes, you can choose one of these lucky cat or Maneki Neko talismans to carry with you or place on display in your work area or personal space; even on the dashboard of your automobile so that you can attract the kind of luck that you desire. Made of tiny colored glass, each version of the whimsical lucky cat comes packaged in a little fabric pouch.

    The red version is said to ward off evil or prevent illness. The pink cat is said to attract love and romance and attracts also luck in these areas of your life. The blue version is for wisdom, in both school and life decisions. The black cat promises to ward off evil. The white cat is the symbol for good luck in both your personal and business areas. Yellow cats bring with them the power of good fortune and wealth.

    It may be difficult to choose just one version of these lucky talismans, and as luck tends to change with the seasons- an extra boost in your lucky energy is always helpful.

    These lucky cats are so tiny that even if you collected them all for yourself or as a gift, they can be carried in your purse or displayed together as a decorative accent with no problem. Cat lovers and believers in superstition will delight in the thoughtfulness of these gifts. Perfect as stocking stuffers or party favors, it's a fantastic way to display your unique taste. Made in Japan. Please specify your color choices, or one will be selected at random for you.

    *** PRICE FOR ONE CAT ONLY ***
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (L 3/8"" x W 3/8"" x H 3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-glass-miniatures-lucky-cat-or-maneki-neko-talisman-one-cat-only-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-glass-miniatures-lucky-cat-or-maneki-neko-talisman-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 10026|10026|ITEM|"Colorful Koi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10026.html"|""|(48.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Inspired by the graceful ponds of Japan, three colorful koi swim gracefully in rippling water on this eye-catching plate. Made of ceramic, this plate offers koi in blue, brown and yellow, a fallen yellow leaf, and gentle concentric ripples. A decorative brown line encircles the plate for added detail. Use this plate for serving main dishes and entrees – it would also make a lovely addition displayed as a piece of home décor. This plate is dishwasher and microwave safe, and will arrive at your door packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 12-1/2"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-koi-plate-65.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/colorful-koi-plate-66.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| web-email-announcement-100911||INFO1COLUMN|"Columbus Day Sale 20% off and Last call for Facebook Giveaway"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"


     
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    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd #4-268
    San Ramon, CA 94583
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--contemporary||ITEM|"Contemporary"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12272 :12266-1 :12265-1 :12262-1 :12242 :12241-1 :12240 :12131-1 :12110-1 :11698-1 :11697-1 :11696-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-296.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-324.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--contemporary||ITEM|"Contemporary"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"For salad, soup, rice, or dessert, our medium-sized, single bowls are just right. Select a bowl with classic Asian artistry visible through a fashionably wide rim, or choose a contemporary design with simple, bold color. No matter what look you prefer, the bowl you select will make setting the table easy and add a graceful touch to the entire meal."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12441-1 :12449-1 :12447-1 :12412-1 :12391-1 :12321-1 :12320-1 :12319-1 :12317-1 :12310-1 :12318-1 :12316-1 :12315-1 :12309-1 :12296-1 :12195-1 :12243 :12242 :12241-1 :12240 :11697-1 :11698-1 :11696-1 :12337-1 :12331-1 :12272 :12195-1 :12350-1 :10521 :12045 :12440-1 :12457-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-308.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-327.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-bowls--single--contemporary||ITEM|"Contemporary"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10521 :12129 :12123 :9629 :12242 :12240 :11697-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-318.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-330.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates--single--contemporary||ITEM|"Contemporary"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Larger in dimension than dishes, the stunning choices in our single plate selection are ideal for serving large meals, yet appealing enough to put on display. Set your main dishes at the center of the table using these plates and let your guests serve themselves. Or, prop one up on the shelf for them to admire and enjoy."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9210 :11177 :12046-1 :12124-1 :12047-1 :12259-1 :12304-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-301.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-325.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates--single--contemporary||ITEM|"Contemporary"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12259-1 :12124-1 :12047-1 :12046-1 :11919-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-323.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-331.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-chinese-and-japanese-plates--single--contemporary||ITEM|"Contemporary"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11177 :9182 :12124)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-313.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-328.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11731|11731|ITEM|"Contemporary Black and Silver Glazed Japanese Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11731.html"|""|(15.65)|(10.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality porcelain, this alluring contemporary black and silver glazed Japanese noodle bowl carries a poetic charm with its sleek black style and its smooth shiny silver glaze.

    Crafted from thick and durable porcelain, this charming bowl also features a smooth and glossy glaze, and is perfectly sized to serve noodle soup, donburi rice dishes, or soups in style.

    Elegantly simple and poetically beautiful, this Japanese noodle bowl features a glossy black background accented by silver and blue metallic overglaze, and makes a wonderful addition to any dining room with its quiet and graceful charm.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese noodle bowl is a functional and tasteful choice, and makes an ideal gift for friends and loved ones.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-black-and-silver-glazed-japanese-noodle-bowl-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-black-and-silver-glazed-japanese-noodle-bowl-20.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 11811|11811|ITEM|"Contemporary Black Plain Plastic Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11811.html"|""|(4.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality plastic, this pair of plain plastic chopsticks is in a classic black and features a unique contemporary design.

    Featuring unique contours and indentations along the sides, this pair of plain plastic chopsticks has a smooth glossy finish. Rounded ends taper to narrow tips enhancing grip for users of all levels of proficiency.

    With a distinctive and stylish design, this pair of plain plastic chopsticks is easy to use and is a fantastic way to serve your favorite Asian dishes in style at your next dinner party.

    In a versatile shade, this pair of plain plastic chopsticks will complement a wide variety of dining ware. Packaged in plastic, this pair of chopsticks will also make a great party favor and stocking stuffer this season.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopstick Dimensions (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-black-plain-plastic-chopsticks-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-black-plain-plastic-chopsticks-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11810|11810|ITEM|"Contemporary Bright Blue Japanese Chopsticks Safe for Dishwasher"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11810.html"|""|(4.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality plastic, this pair of Japanese chopsticks features a unique contemporary design. In a brilliant blue, this pair of chopsticks safe for dishwasher is a fun and stylish way to serve and enjoy your favorite Asian cuisine.

    In a vibrant blue, this pair of chopsticks features a simple contemporary design that features contours and indentations along the sides. With rounded ends that taper to narrow tips, this pair of chopsticks will add a bright and interesting note to any dining table.

    Chopsticks safe for the dishwasher, this pair of Japanese chopsticks features a smooth and glossy finish.

    Individually wrapped in plastic, this pair of chopsticks makes a fun gift idea. A perfect choice for anyone looking for chopsticks safe for the dishwasher.
  • Chopstick Dimensions (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-bright-blue-japanese-chopsticks-safe-for-dishwasher-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-bright-blue-japanese-chopsticks-safe-for-dishwasher-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11557|11557|ITEM|"Contemporary Brown on White Ceramic Bowl Set for Four "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11557.html"|""|(13.35)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan, this classic ceramic bowl set for four features four simplistically elegant bowls perfect for serving and enjoying soups, salads, cereals and noodles.

    Crafted from quality ceramic, this bowl set features a minimalistically charming design. Featuring a classic off-white paired with light green highlights and complemented by a rustic brown along the rim, this ceramic bowl set showcases a classic allure with a chic contemporary edge.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, the exterior of each bowl is ribbed providing visual texture and prevents slippage.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this ceramic bowl set with its clean classic aesthetics will make a fine addition to any home, and a fantastic gift idea for friends and loved ones.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 14.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-brown-on-white-ceramic-bowl-set-for-four-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-brown-on-white-ceramic-bowl-set-for-four-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2157|T2157|ITEM|"Contemporary Brown on White Coffee Mug (LAST 4)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2157.html"|""|(15.05)|(7.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China from quality porcelain, this coffee mug is part of the contemporary brown on white collection. In a classic white with an elegantly simply design, this coffee mug is perfect for enjoying your favorite drink whether you like it hot or cold.

    Featuring a timeless white surface complemented by a rustic brown outline along the rim, this coffee mug is glazed to a perfect glossy finish. Ribbed grooves line the exterior of the mug providing visual texture and prevent slippage when in use.

    Classical and minimalistically stylish, this coffee mug will complement a wide variety of dining ware and makes a fine addition to any dining collection.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this coffee mug is a functional and charming choice that will make a great addition to homes and offices.

    Enjoy your favorite cup of coffee or tea with this simply graceful coffee mug. Packaged individually in a paper box, this coffee mug will also make a great gift. Charm friends and co-workers with this useful and chic coffee mug.
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    Great for serving dipping sauces, from the classic soy sauce to wasabi to chili or satay sauce, this handy little ceramic saucer is at once elegant and unique. Featuring a lovely off-white with light traces of green, a brown border adds a unique rustic touch.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth finish, this interior of the ceramic saucer showcases raised bumps, adding visual texture. With a gentle arc on the interior, this ceramic saucer also has beautiful line designs. At once classic with a contemporary edge, this ceramic saucer makes a great addition to any dining table.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this item is sold individually. If you like the simple elegant design of this saucer, you may also like the ceramic plate set with the same classic design.
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this Japanese tea cups set comes with four beautiful and unique tea cups, each with a striking contemporary design and a unique shade of color.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, each tea cup in this Japanese tea cups set is beautifully shaped in a simple classic design. Bold and simple lines add a contemporary touch to each. In elemental shades of deep brown, earthen yellow, black and green, this teacup set makes a great addition for tea lovers.

    Each cup in this Japanese tea cups set features a unique surface, with a sleek matt surface for the black tea cup, the deep brown features a high gloss finish, the earthen yellow a unique speckled aesthetic, and the green a fine speckle and a subtle gloss finish.

    Item comes packaged in a paper box. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
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  • Cup Capacity (3 fl oz)
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    This unique design is prominently showcased on the top of this pair of black chopsticks where bold octagons form the top of the chopsticks. In a basic and elegant black, this pair of chopsticks will complement a wide variety of table ware.

    The unique visual aesthetic of this pair of black chopsticks is matched by its unique texture. Smooth on the top, the very tips of the chopsticks are roughly textured to provide better grip on food. Reminiscent of leather, the tapered tips of the chopsticks provide a unique contrast to the upper part of the chopsticks.

    This lovely pair of wooden black chopsticks is elegant, modern and understatedly classy. It makes the perfect addition for lovers of the sleek, contemporary and unique when it comes to dining ware. Discontinued
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    "|"Made in Japan, this pair of unique chopsticks is in a distinctive shade of purple and black and features minimalistic motifs of cherry blossoms.

    Cherry blossoms are well loved flowers in Japan. Blooming each year for a short time, cherry blossoms are celebrated for their short yet beautiful bloom.

    A charming purple and black color combination adds a vibrant charm to this pair of unique chopsticks. With round ends that taper to narrow tips, this pair of unique chopsticks is designed to enhance grip and is great for new and advanced users alike.

    Featuring a smooth glossy finish, this pair of unique chopsticks comes packaged in a clear plastic wrap. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
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    One of our greatest finds for your enjoyment is the assortment of Contemporary Sushi Sets that we have gathered. The earthy tones and sleek, natural designs of our unique selections make these pieces a lovely addition to your Asian inspired tableware.

    Choose sets ranging from the Autumn Collection Sake and Dining Set for two that includes everything you need for an intimate evening, or the striking Lime Crackle Sushi Set among the beautiful tableware patterns we carry. Perfect for setting the mood for a special evening or lunch gathering; these delightful sets also make a perfect gift for any occasion. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9826 :12193 :12356 :12354 :12402 :12401 :12400 :12371)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-sushi-sets-129.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-sushi-sets-140.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-contemporary-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Contemporary Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9826)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-sushi-sets-134.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-sushi-sets-142.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-contemporary-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Contemporary Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11965)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-sushi-sets-139.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-sushi-sets-144.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11926|11926|ITEM|"Contemporary White Ceramic Soy Sauce Dispenser"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11926.html"|""|(5.55)|(3.85)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality ceramic, this contemporary white ceramic soy sauce dispenser is an elegant and functional additional to any dining table.

    With a clean and elegant aesthetic, this white ceramic soy sauce dispenser is in the shape of a bamboo shoot and features a unique sprout that serves soy sauce in a controlled steady stream.

    Glazed to a smooth and glossy finish, this white ceramic soy sauce dispenser is a stylish addition to any dining table and is a great way to house and serve your favorite Asian condiments.

    With a removable ceramic lid, this beautiful soy sauce dispenser is easy to refill and to clean out.

    With clean lines and a graceful aesthetic, this white ceramic soy sauce dispenser will add a unique presence whether you like contemporary, classic or minimalistic dining ware.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this white ceramic soy sauce dispenser comes packaged in a paper box for protection.
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  • Spoon Dimension (L 15-1/2"")
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    So you want to cook delicious, authentic Asian dishes, but don’t know where to start? A good place to begin is in the kitchen, with the right tools. Asian cuisine doesn’t require much specialized cookware, but there are a few trademark tools which every cook will prize when creating Asian-style meals. In this month’s newsletter, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will walk you through the basics of Asian kitchenware, including such signature Asian cookware as the wok, bamboo steamers, rice cookers, and Asian-style cleavers. With these essential tools and a basic knowledge of their uses, any cook will be able to create a mouth-watering variety of scrumptious Asian dishes.

    Wok/Stir-Fry Pan
    Almost all chefs of Asian cuisine would agree that the single most important piece of kitchenware is the wok, or the Asian stir-fry pan. The wok’s bowl-shaped pan is perfect for making the signature stir-fries that accompany every Asian-style meal. While some cooks may initially attempt substituting a Western frying pan, the advantages of the wok’s unique shape and design justify this purchase: the wok distributes heat evenly throughout its contents, uses less oil when deep-frying, and guarantees that food tossed for stir-frying will land back in the pan (and not on the stove). With a good wok, cooking Chinese food becomes much easier process, producing better-tasting, authentic Chinese dishes. When shopping for a wok, keep in mind these considerations:

    Type of metal: Today, you can find woks for sale made from various different metals like aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. By far the most popular type of wok, however, remains the traditional carbon steel wok. Compared to some of the other metals, a carbon steel wok is usually more affordable. Moreover, the carbon steel metal conducts heat very evenly, ensuring that the food in your wok receives an even distribution of heat while cooking.

    Flat versus round bottoms: Woks have traditionally been made with rounded bottoms, but these are potentially damaging to Western-style electric stove ranges. With electric ranges, the rounded bottoms tend to reflect heat back onto the range, potentially damaging it. As a potential solution, wok collars—or circular devices punches with holes to transfer heat, which are placed under the wok—have been sold with round-bottomed woks since the 1960s. The collar ensures that the wok is evenly balanced over the heat source. While the collar is not necessary when cooking with a gas stove, it should always be used with electric stove ranges to prevent damage. If you own an electric range, then, consider investing in a flat-bottomed wok instead of the traditional round bottom. The flat bottom does not reflect heat, and is therefore safe to use without the hassle of applying the collar. The flat-bottomed wok may also be used with gas ranges.

    One or two handles: Woks have historically been designed with two metal handles on opposite sides, making the wok easier to lift on and off the traditional Chinese wood stove. Modern woks, however, are increasingly manufactured with a long wooden handle, like a skillet. This long handle gives the cook more mobility, to easily move and tilt the wok while stir-frying. The wooden handle also eliminates the need to use a potholder or mitt when gripping traditional, metal handles. Many long-handled woks come with a smaller metal handle on the opposite side, so the wok may still be easily lifted.

    Size: Woks may be found in a wide variety of sizes, according to the cooks’ individual needs. Consider the length and the depth of the wok, then compare these to the typical portions you will be cooking. While smaller woks may be easier to handle, they can only cook limited amounts of food, which may not be practical for a family. While restaurants may use woks that are several feet across, a 14 inch wok has proven most popular for use at home. Whatever size you choose, make sure you can easily lift and handle the wok, and that it fits comfortably on your stove.

    Non-stick coating: While carbon steel woks are generally the most effective, non-stick coating tends not to work well with this metal. Woks with non-stick coating are primarily marketed towards cooks interested in low-fat cooking, because the non-stick surface reduces the amount of oil needed. If you choose to purchase a wok with non-stick coating, keep in mind that frying at high heat may damage the coating. If you want a wok with non-stick coating, consider a heavy gauge aluminum wok instead of the traditional carbon steel: the coating’s lifetime usually lasts longer and proves more effective.

    Once you have selected and purchased your wok, make sure you “season” it before cooking. Seasoning removes the preservative that manufacturers coat over the wok to prevent rust, and replace it with a light coating of cooking oil. The proper method for seasoning your wok will depend on the manufacturing process and type of wok, so pay proper attention the manufacturer’s instructions. To ensure the full lifetime and maximum use of your wok, be sure to clean it after every use.

    Chinese Cleaver

    The wide, sharp blade on the Chinese cleaver makes it an ideal all-purpose cutting tool, helpful with both meats and vegetables. In appearance, the cleaver looks similar to the Western-style butcher’s knife: its simple design consists of a thick rectangular blade attached to a wooden handle. In Asian-style cooking, every part of this simple design becomes useful. The sharp edge cuts and slices meats and vegetables; the top, blunt edge pounds and tenderizes meat, and the long, flat sides smash ginger and garlic. Because a cleaver functions in so many roles, it’s important to ensure that you buy a high-quality one that’s comfortable for you to handle. Although the basic design and structure of the cleaver hasn’t changed through the years, there remains a wide variety of choices in size and metal. When shopping for your Chinese cleaver, keep in mind these following considerations:

    Type of metal: The metal portion of the cleaver is its blade. Because the blade is used for everything from cutting to tenderizing and smashing, the quality of the blade’s metal will significantly affect the cleaver’s performance and lifetime. Cleaver blades have traditionally been crafted from carbon steel, but this metal is highly susceptible to rust, which may add an undesirable metallic taste to your food. As a result, blades made from stainless steel are currently gaining popularity. Stainless steel blades tend to stay sharp longer; the hard metal, however, is more difficult to sharpen. A good compromise between carbon and stainless steel is a combination blade, which combines the two metals.

    Size: Cleavers come in a variety of shapes, depending upon the cleaver’s purpose and the cook’s individual preference. The rectangular blade usually varies from about three to five inches in width, and six to ten inches in length. Keep in mind that smaller cleavers may not be designed to chop through bones, even if they resemble a Western-style butcher’s knife in appearance. Lighter cleavers are primarily intended for slicing meats and vegetables, and using these to chop bones may damage the blade. Heavier blades, usually weighing two pounds or more, are specifically designed to chop easily through bones. Be sure to check with the manufacturer or store to see whether your cleaver can safely chop bones. Finally, before you purchase the cleaver, try how it feels in your hand. While the cleaver should feel solid, so that you can forcefully cut through your food, the cleaver should not be uncomfortably heavy. If your arms feel strained by the cleaver, consider opting for a lighter, smaller model.

    Electric Rice Cooker

    For anyone who regularly eats rice at home, an electric rice cooker is an invaluable tool. Most modern rice cookers are exceptionally easy to operate: many have timers that will automatically shut off the equipment once your rice is finished cooking; with this option, you can go out and run errands while cooking your rice, or you can focus your attention on creating delicious side dishes. Many rice cookers also have an option to keep your rice warm after it has finished cooking. This feature is ideal for anyone with a busy schedule. You can throw the rice into the cooker in the morning, and eat warm, fresh rice in the evening! The versatility of these rice cookers allows you to consistently make delicious and nutritious rice without spending much time or effort.

    When purchasing a rice-cooker, the most important consideration is its size. Check both the maximum and the minimum amount of rice it can cook. You want it to produce enough rice for a complete meal, but you don’t want the minimum amount to be larger than you can finish. As an added bonus, look for features like the flavor-scenter, which lets you add ginger, spices, and other seasoning. A good rice cooker with basic options like automatic shut-off can usually be found for less than forty dollars.

    Bamboo Steamer

    The texture of bamboo is perfectly adapted for steaming foods without accumulating excess moisture. The bamboo sides and woven bamboo top let the steam circulate through the steamer and evaporate through the lid.

    Using a bamboo steamer to cook is very simple: just boil water, then stack the steamers on top. Many Asians like to boil water in a round wok, then center the bamboo steamers over the water. When stacking steamers, place the food that requires the most steaming at the bottom, because the bottom will receive the hottest steam.

    When steaming foods, arrange the food in flat, heat-proof dishes or foil pie pans before placing it in the steamer. Or, try lining the bottom of the steamer with lettuce or bok choy leaves, and steaming the food directly on the leaves. Try serving the food directly in the bamboo steamers: the steamers’ natural bamboo construction lends an attractive and authentic Asian look to your table. When serving steamed foods, be sure to lift the lid and let the steam disperse beforehand. The steam may be very hot, so be cautious with children.

    In recent years, manufacturers have also begun producing metal steamers. Metal steamers are usually sold with a saucepan for heating water. While the metal version may be slightly easier to clean, it tends to accumulate more moisture than the traditional bamboo version. The excess moisture runs the risk of letting your food go soft and soggy while steaming.

    Oroshi-gane (Japanese Grater)

    Asian chefs prize this grater for its extremely fine teeth—much finer than any of its Western counterparts. With this grater, you can make fine, thin slivers of ginger and wasabi which are perfect for cooking and flavoring various dishes and soups. By grating such fine pieces, the Japanese grater releases more flavor; the thin slices of ginger can also be arranged on top of a finished dish as an appetizing, and attractive, decorative touch. Most Japanese graters are made from metal or glazed ceramic.

    Sudare (Bamboo Mat)

    Simple, square mats of bamboo sticks bound with string, the sudare’s simple design belies its usefulness. Bamboo mats have traditionally been used in Japanese cuisine for rolling tightly-packed sushi and Japanese omelettes. They also serve as attractive placemats when serving Asian-style meals.

    Suribachi + Surikogi (Japanese Mortar + Pestle)

    The Asian-style mortar and pestle differs from its Western counterpart in both its design and results. The suribachi, or the mortar, also means “grater” in Japanese, indicating its unique interior design. The suribachi’s insides are closely scored and textured with rough edges, which creates an effective grating action when the foods are pressed against it. Unlike ceramic or stone pestles used in the West, the Asian pestle is made from a long piece of hard wood, molded into the perfect shape for grinding seeds and spices. With the unique interior design, the Asian-style mortar and pestle works extremely fast and effectively. Use this mortar and pestle to grind everything from nuts and seeds to spices and roots. Try using your mortar and pestle to create Asian curry from authentic spices. The freshly-ground spices release aromatic oils which cannot be found in the dried, pre-ground versions. These oils contain the spices’ essential flavor, and will infuse your dish with an extra burst of taste.

    Clay Pot

    The clay pot is the Asian counterpart to the Western casserole dish. Unlike the casserole, however, the clay pot is not cooked in the oven, but rather on the stovetop. As the name suggests, this is a pot made from thickly matted clay, which traps heat inside and cooks your food with a slow simmer. Because the clay pot’s design retains heat so effectively, it can keep your food heated for hours after cooking.

    To use the clay pot, first brown ingredients in the wok, then transfer them to the pot for simmering. Be sure to never cook food in the clay pot without liquid inside; without liquid, the food will not cook properly, and you risk damage to the pot’s interior. Dishes made with the clay pot should be thick in liquids, simmering the contents in delicious sauces and spices. Try serving the food in the pot, fresh off the stove. The thick, ceramicware retains a simple but aesthetic appeal, which will complement your any table. The clay pot can also be used to cook delicious stews and soups, as well as side dishes of hearty meats and vegetables.

    While much Western-styled kitchenware can be applied to create delicious and authentic Asian-style cuisine, some basic tools remain necessary. With the tools explored today, you’re well on your way to preparing complete meals! Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen encourages you to inform yourself before you invest in Asian-style kitchenware. We carry a selection of high-quality products which have been tested and proven popular with cooks throughout Asia. Please refer to a cookbook of Asian-style cuisine to find delicious recipes that use the tools discussed today.

    Once you are finished supplying your kitchen, don’t forget to stock up on the proper tableware to match your dishes! Chopsticks and sauce platters will add an attractive, authentic Asian look to your table, to match your delicious Asian-style meal!

    Enjoy!

    		  

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    8 Inch Bamboo Steamer (6000)

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    Bamboo Spatula (6177)

    4 Piece 14 Inch Double Handle Round Bottom Wok Set (6208)

    Cooking Chopsticks 2 Pair (6120)

    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| holiday2016-cookware-gift-guide||ITEM|"Cookware Gifts"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Have someone in the family that loves to cook? Introduce them to some brand new and unique cookware so they may cook up some new recipes for the family! If you have a friend or family that loves to eat stir fried foods, these Wok Gift Sets will be the perfect gift for them! With the All-in-One Asian Kitchen Must Have Complete Round Bottom Wok Set they will have everything they need to enjoy a wide variety of wok made foods! From steamed dumplings with the help of a bamboo steamer and steaming rack, to delicious deep fried foods like Taiwanese Pork Chops with the help of long chopsticks and the deep frying, these are endless dishes just waiting to be made with these traditional Chinese wok sets. For the person who enjoys a lot of Japanese food that is hard to come by, help them make their own at home with our selection of Japanese cookware! From sushi making kits to make your own sushi to more street food dishes like takoyaki and taiyaki, they will definitely run to the kitchen to make their own once they open their gift! Don’t forget that as the holiday season is cold, some delicious nabe dishes in traditional cast iron nabes or donabe pots will be great for the entire family to enjoy. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6181 :6182 :6202 :6180 :6253 :6199 :6270 :6215 :6214 :6213 :6211 :6210 :6212 :6002)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cookware-gifts-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cookware-gifts-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7596|7596|ITEM|"Cool Yakuzas Cell Phone Charms Japan (LAST 3)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7596.html"|""|(1.25)|(0.65)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, these cool Yakuzas cell phone charms are fun ways to spice up any cell phones, backpacks, bags and zippers. Made with epoxy, durable plastic, these cell phone charms feature the Yakuzas.

    The Yakuza is the term known for Japanese gangsters and traditional Japanese organized crime syndicates. In recent years, they have attained popularity in media portrayal. Yakuzas are well known for their strict codes of conduct and organized nature.

    In contemporary popular media, Yakuzas are depicted as quirky, rebellious and sometimes hilarious characters. Our cool Yakuza cell phone charms celebrate this unique depiction of Yakuzas and come available in four distinct designs, each unique and humorous.

    Choose from five different Yakuza characters to hang around you for ultimate “protection”. Choose from: Blonde Yakuza in a white trench coat, Japanese Yakuza with the spiky hairdo, Bald Yakuza in black trench coat, Red head Yakuza in sports jacket, and Scarred Yakuza in leather jacket.

    Each cell phone charm character is unique and adds a fun personality. They are great ways to add a little spunk to your cell phone or favorite personal article.

    With these fun Yakuza cell phone charms, you can pack a little punch to your cell phone or personal belonging. Crafted in the style of Japanese manga, these cell phone charms also make great collector’s items for Japanese manga fans. These unique Yakuza characters are humorous and fun.

    Each Yakuza cell phone charm is sold individually. Please make a note of your choice out of these five different Yakuza charms in your order, or one will be decided for you. (Discontinued, quantity is limited)
  • Charm Dimension (L 2"")
  • Strap Dimension (L 2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
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    We are proud to provide our corporate customers with a special incentive program.  Let us help you say thanks to your employees, clients, and colleagues with our corporate discount! We offer a reduced price on all large volume orders.

    We've got lots of selection for you to choose like Maneki Neko, Asian Inspired chopsticks, Daruma, Sake sets and many more

    Our associates are here to assist you with your order
    email us at: support@mrslinskitchen.com


    		  
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 7409|7409|ITEM|"Country Style Kokeshi Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7409.html"|""|(36.25)|(19.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A charmingly sweet Japanese maiden dressed in her winter kimono greats you with rose dappled cheeks as she comes in from the cold. This hand crafted and hand painted Kokeshi doll is dressed in a bright orange winter kimono that is decorated with a traditional grid pattern and is accented with a forest green obi, or kimono sash. Her hair is not the usual black, but a rich mahogany hue that coordinates well with the color palate and is accented with a hand painted orange bow. Each of these dolls are one of a kind, as they are carefully hand made individually by the craftsmen from solid pieces of wood. You will find the artist's name hand carved on the back of the doll, their signature is a mark of pride and authenticity. Packaged in a gift box. Made in Japan.
  • Doll Dimension (H 5"")
  • Product Wt. (5.1 oz.)
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    ** Coupon code ""JULY4TH"" is valid from 7/2/2025 at 12:01 am PST through 7/6/2025 at 11:59 pm PST. For internet and phone orders only. Offer not valid on custom, special or volume order, international orders and resellers' orders. Not valid for clearance, out-of-stock or cancelled merchandise. No adjustment to prior purchases. Only one sales code can be used. Customer's responsible for all shipping costs on returned merchandise. Offer applies to merchandise only; other offers/discounts, taxes, duties, gift cards, shipping & handling do not count.

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    With our Cranes on Bamboo Noodle Chopsticks with a grooved tip, you can eat the slipperiest of noodles with ease. Chinese chopsticks and rice make a perfect pair as well. Cranes on Red Lacquer Chopsticks are fit for nobility to feast with.

    Check out what else we've got in store, from fancy chopstick for hair types to practice chopsticks for beginners, then find cranes on our Chinese and Japanese Bowls."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8199 :12132)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/crane-chopsticks-144.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/crane-chopsticks-156.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| cranegiftguide2||INFO1COLUMN|"Crane Gift Guide for Other Occasion"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"
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    Each animal brings its own symbolic power and endearing qualities, subtly encased in an elegant chopstick design for your family and friends to enjoy. Buy rabbit chopsticks, tiger chopsticks, and crane chopsticks as presents, collect them for your cupboard, or use them as hairpieces. And remember, an authentic Asian meal is meant to be eaten with chopsticks! How you eat with chopsticks is not the question – it's how do you eat without them?

    Speaking of food, don't rely on memory for long-lost recipes. Purchase a Cookbook today!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12054 :8079 :8019 :8019 :8334 :8199 :12132)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/crane-animal-insect-chopsticks-4.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/animal-bird-insect-chopsticks-165.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8313|8313|ITEM|"Cranes in Flight and White Wave Series Dinner for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8313.html"|""|(52.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Dinner for Two? Coming right up! This set gives you everything you need for a perfect place setting: two plates, two sauce dishes, and two pairs of wooden chopsticks. This classic crane and wave motif is seen in a lot of Asian art. But here it creates a striking base for a fantastic meal. Serve sushi and salad greens on these smooth blue and white plates for a bright color contrast, or take advantage of their lateral shape for kebabs and asparagus. The sauce dish features a wavy, natural edge to complement the images of nature. You could use the ceramic plates as serving dishes for special get-togethers too. See what other dishes carry the pattern in our Cranes in Flight and White Wave Series The set comes gift-boxed. All plates and sauce dishes are dishwasher and microwave safe. Chopsticks – handwash only. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/8"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 1-1/2"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 2 oz.)
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    "|"Made in China, these wooden chop sticks feature various colors of folder paper cranes outlines in a metallic gold.

    In Japan, origami cranes are folded to symbolize loyalty, nobility and beauty. Celebrate this tradition with these black lacquer chop sticks, which feature origami cranes in red, gold, white, and green.

    Individually wrapped in plastic, this pair of chop sticks have an overall smooth glaze and are mostly black. The origami crane design on both cheap chopsticks can be found on the front and back of each stick.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cranes-on-black-lacquer-chop-sticks-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cranes-on-black-lacquer-chop-sticks-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11070|11070|ITEM|"Cream Color Chopsticks with Iris Flower Motif"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11070.html"|""|(3.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The creamy white lacquer tone of these delicate chopsticks is the perfect background for the iris flower motif design. Bring a hint of spring to your table and as you enjoy this lovely floral pattern while dining. White irises dappled with light shades of pink and surrounded by green foliage decorates the tops of this chopstick set and is a delight for the eyes. Wrapped in cellophane for easy gift giving. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 7-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cream-color-chopsticks-with-iris-flower-motif-57.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cream-color-chopsticks-with-iris-flower-motif-60.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6262|6262|ITEM|"Cream Porcelain Maneki Neko Japanese Ginger Grater"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6262.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, from quality porcelain, this Japanese ginger grater is at once charming and unusual.

    Featuring a round background against which, a Maneki Neko—Japanese lucky cat, sits with both paws raised in a welcoming beckon and its tail dipping outside of the rim, this Japanese ginger grater is a great collector’s item.

    Ginger is grated in the middle of this Japanese ginger grater in the belly section of the Maneki Neko. The bowl shape design catches ginger juice that can be used to create delicious delicacies and desserts.

    Maneki Nekos are well known and well loved lucky symbols in Japan and across Asia. It is believed that they bring good fortune the way of their owners by their waving and beckoning motions.

    You can now own a cute, collectible and lucky Japanese ginger grater. It also makes a unique and charming gift.
  • Maneki Neko Ginger Grater Dimension (L 3-3/4"" x W 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cream-porcelain-maneki-neko-japanese-ginger-grater-55.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cream-porcelain-maneki-neko-japanese-ginger-grater-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10786|10786|ITEM|"Creative Hobby of Origami Multi-pack (Small Size)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10786.html"|""|(6.25)|(3.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"An all inclusive Origami Kit that includes English instructions to make: a sweet little bag, an original corsage and a useful hibachi box. Enough origami is included to make the featured designs and also many of your favorites. A nice addition to your personal inventory and a great gift idea for any occasion. Includes: 30 sheets of single sided color, 8 sheets of rose colored double sided textured paper, 2 sheets of flower patterned textured paper and 2 sheets of burgundy colored double sided textured paper in a plastic wrapped package. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 17 available only)
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
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    "|"An all inclusive Origami Kit that includes English instructions to make: a charming bottle cover, a hexagonal box, and a fierce dragon. Enough origami is included to make the featured designs, and also many of your favorites. A nice addition to your personal inventory and a great gift idea for any occasion. Includes: 30 medium sheets of single sided color, 7 sheets of single color textured paper, 2 sheets of metallic gold embossed paper, 2 sheets of flowered textured paper, and 1 sheet of gold, embossed paper all in plastic wrap. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 5 available only)
  • Paper Dimension (L 7"" x W 7"")
  • Product Wt. (3.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/creative-hobby-of-origami-multi-pack-medium-size-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/creative-hobby-of-origami-multi-pack-medium-size-71.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7365|7365|ITEM|"Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7365.html"|""|(25.95)|(10.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"How much luckier can a person get? An unusual colored and auspicious red jade pendant is the background for this beautifully carved buddha that smiles in contentment. Of course this buddha is smiling, he is called the buddha “Hotei”, the buddha that is considered the god of happiness and contentment in Buddhism. One of the seven lucky gods of Asia, the “hotei” buddha is probably the most widely recognized buddha of all. This beautiful piece captures the smiling buddha’s expression perfectly on the unique jade surface and is one of a kind, as the hand carved pieces are individually created. You will want to get one for yourself, and also to give away- as this lovely pendant will be sure to have many admirers. The rich braided cord is adjustable, so it can be worn long or short. The green jade bead accent adds a lovely touch to the piece. Packaged in a fabric pouch for easy gift giving. Made in Taiwan. (Qty is limited)
  • Necklace Dimension (D 2-1/8"" w/ 15"" string)
  • Product Wt. (1.4 oz.)
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    Please click on "Contact Us" for the best ways to reach us. At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, you can always expect your inquiries to be answered courteously and promptly. You can also use our Guest Book to send in any comments you may have about our website, service or products. We'd love to hear from you!    		  

     
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    I am pleased with the plates. Thanks - Leslie. M

    Thank you so very much, link was very informative and I've copied for future reference. You have wonderful merchandise and I will continue shopping with you.- Rosie. L

    I just wanted to say that I was so pleased and impressed with your prompt service. My order was placed Feb. 24, and I received it Feb. 27. Wow.The paper wallets were just what I was looking for. My sister had one and wanted more. I went online and found your site. I ordered five. They are perfect and my sister is going to be very excited when I give them to her! Thanks so much. - Beth. E

    I thank you for both your fine service and your excellent merchandise.
    Best wishes. - Mary. M

    The chopsticks arrived safely and promptly! Thank you so much for your fast and great service. Best regards. -Veronique. F

    I received my order today. Thank you! Everything arrived in perfect condition and packed so securely. I'm so glad I found you online. I have come to love Asian tableware, the colors, size of the dish and beauty/rusticness of it.I'm looking forward to shopping on your site and being apprised of your newer items, etc. Thanks again.
    -Cristina. M

    wonderful !!! can hardly wait to use it - i know it'll be terrific!!!!!!!! thanks so much for such a lightning-fast order fulfillment.....much appreciated!!!!!! with all good wishes.
    -Jane. C

    Hello! We received our order today and I wanted to tell you that the chopsticks are beautiful and just what we wanted. You were a pleasure to work with! Thank you.
    -Chris. K

    Sir/Madam, I received my order the other day and I just had to write and tell you how pleased I am with your products and the very quick shipping. I have been using plain, but functional, wooden chopsicks for years. My husband has always watched with a combination of wonder and disbelief, now after seeing the beautiful ones I bought from you, he suddenly wants to learn how to use them ! I used the rubber band trick to get him started for right now before he changes his mind, but I will be placing another order from your versatile inventory very soon and include some trainers for him. I'm so glad I found you site/store - it's sure to be among my few favorites for online shopping. Thank you so much !
    -Donna. C

    Thank you so much for sending my order so promptly! I love the chopsticks that I ordered from you. They arrived sooner than I had anticipated and were in good order.I have ordered from you before and have always been satisfied with my purchase.Keep up the good work!
    -Customer

    Received the Nabe pot yesterday which was a surprise. I like the quality of the pot, the packing was done very well, and all in all I am happy with my transaction.I will not hesitate to order from your company in the future.Thank you.
    -Alicia

    I have placed orders via the website and on the phone, and find both modes easy and pleasant to use. I've been so pleased with the quality of your products, and they have made beautiful gifts and items just for ourselves.
    - Janis. G

    I have always am very pleased with the products I have ordered from you!
    - Janice. U

    Hi! Thank you for mailing the chopsticks I ordered so promptly. Everything arrived in good shape and looks beautiful.
    - Renette. N

    I am enjoying my chili oil. I hope I get some good luck from the little cat. I had requested a green one and they sent a white one. (My birthday is in May and is emerald and that is why I would have liked a green one...)
    - Paula

    Thank you so much for the superb customer service and fine products. We've recently been in a position where we are in need of traditional Asian tableware items, and I've spent hours on the internet searching for just the right products. Mrs. Lin's has been far and away the very best at supplying the kinds of products we are looking for. I always check with your company first. Your customer service representatives are the best, and your service has been commendable. I have placed orders via the website and on the phone, and find both modes easy and pleasant to use. I've been so pleased with the quality of your products, and they have made beautiful gifts and items just for ourselves.
    - Janis. G
    I really enjoy your new look. It's getting better and better each day. You have more things going on your website. I like your recent newsletter about cranes. I know a few couple are getting married this year and i'm planning to give them gifts of the crane theme.. thank you so much for your gift guide! It's really helpful. I'll be getting some stuffs from you sometime this summer. I just want to write to you and let you know how much i enjoy your website.
    - Erin. L

    Hi! Thank you for mailing the chopsticks I ordered so promptly. Everything arrived in good shape and looks beautiful.
    - Renette. N

    Received all merchandise. am pleased with the order. very fast fulfillment of order
    thank you
    - Yoshio. N

    A week ago, I lost my special maneki neko charm, and looked thru over a thousand charms, trying to find it.  But I saw you had one just like mine, but a double frog.  You found it for me, my double maneki neko.  I will be purchasing more things from you, when I have some more money.  Thank you, so much!
    - Sharon. D

    Thank you so much for your fast service! Great quality. I collect and haven't been able to purchase much till... I found you:) thank you again! It's the little things that count, and your service is quick, quality, and joy to my new collection.
    - Danielle

    Thank you I love my plates and others that I bought and I will not put them in the microwave.
    - Dona. B

    Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I spoke with the post master of my local post office and the package was sitting there in the wrong place, that is why i have not received it.  I LOVE MY SAKE SET!!!  Thank you so much for being so efficient regarding this matter.  I will shop again from your great website.  Thanks again.
    - Zuleyma. S

    Thank you for our receipt of our order, we love our new dishes. Have a nice day. Thank you again,
    - Laura.

    Thank you for your response, I received my plates very timely. They are gorgeous pieces and came beautifully boxed. I'll be looking forward to doing business with you again. Once more, I thank you.
    - Chris. C

    My order just came today - and everything is so beautiful.We are very happy with our dinner set. Thank you for all your kind help.
    - Linda. W

    To the Support staff,
    I just received my order (thank you), and I was short one set of the #10027 Crackle glaze sauce dish set. Everything else arrived just fine and I am very happy with all of the pieces. I really love the Ginsai Shallow bowls.They are beautiful. I would also like to thank you for the free chopsticks. That was a pleasant surprise. Please let me know if you will be shipping out the 2nd set of crackle glaze dishes...or if you are out, crediting my account.
    - Teresa

    I received my order 26 hours after placing it -- amazing! Thank you for making that part of my holiday shopping so stress free. Happy holidays to all!
    - Sarah. W

    Hello,
    I received the following saki set: Modern Black Sake Set. It is very beautiful -- I am glad to have learned about your site.
    - Kathryn

    Thank you. I have been nothing but impressed with the professional service and quality products of your company. I'll be ordering again soon. :)
    - Elizabeth. B

    I LOVE your site!
    - Shirley. S

    I received my chopsticks and they are gorgeous!!!!  I will be a return customer.  thank you.
    - D. Munoz

    Just want to say that you have a really informative and amazing site. Really helped me further, much thanks :-)
    - Marcus. W

    Hello,
    Thank you for your speedy response to my inquiry.  Well, I am happy to report that on close inspection the belt for the Yukata was indeed found tucked inside a sleeve.  Problem solved.  My son's girl friend is most happy.  Thank you.
    - Joe.J

    Wow, that was fast! Thanks so much. Happy new year.
    - Gail

    First, I wanted to let you know that I've received the items perfectly wrapped, nothing broken or deteriorated, and the package arrived right in time for my wife's birthday. She was really enthusiast with all the presents I've
    ordered for her. Thank you for this happiness !
    - Ben. B

    I have had difficulty finding Japanese items at reasonable prices. I'm thankful for your store and I look forward to patronizing your business & using your products.
    - Nancy Hardy

    I am very pleased with Mrs. Lins Kitchen, I recently ordered my daughter the Chinese Poem dishes and they sent them out to my home right away, since I will be needing them for her Christmas Gifts. Thank you so much again and I will be putting in another order soon. Very, Very Pleased!
    - Kelly Horne

    I thought I would let you know that my order has arrived safely in the UK and would like to thank you for all your help. All the items I ordered are fantastic, they are a gift for my husband and I am sure he will love them! Thanks again
    - Eloise Griffin

    Thank you for another pleasant online shopping experience! Everything arrived quickly and packed very carefully. I'm so glad I found Mrs. Lin's Kitchen!
    - Ashleigh. E

    Thank you the information is so helpful and Im learning so much.
    - Jenna

    You're site is lovely and your products are beautiful.
    - Carlos. L

    I would like to thank you for your very fast shipping.
    - Ronald. W

    Thank you very much for the prompt response. The set is beautiful and we'll use it well.
    - Mike. V

    I recently gave your 7 piece, 12in., carbon steel wok set as a gift for my sister and brother-in-law. They are absolutely thrilled. I want to thank you for the high quality product I was able to give them. Keep up the good work!
    - Tonia. J

    Love the Maneki Neko Cat!I have a small collection, but since I have found your web site, my collection will be growing! Thank You
    - Patricia. T

    Thank you so much for your quick response to my inquiry.  I really appreciate good customer service and will remember that.  Have a wonderful day.
    - Lainey. H

    		 
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 7708|7708|ITEM|"Cute Lucky Japanese Cat Newlywed Double Jars"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7708.html"|""|(98.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Taiwan and crafted from quality ceramic, this pair of newlywed lucky Japanese cat double jars is an adorable way to store spices, food items, or trinkets.

    Featuring a high glossy finish, this set of joined double jars has a beaming newlywed lucky Japanese cat couple dressed in traditional Chinese wedding garment, with charming cherry blossom motifs on their ears and on their chests, the couple wears a charming floral collar in auspicious red.

    The groom lucky cat wears a black wedding robe with golden chrysanthemum motifs and feature a red collar decorated with gold trim, cherry blossoms, blue fans and golden wave motifs. The bride lucky cat wears a red wedding robe, a pink and gold traditional headdress, and holds a red and gold lucky fan.

    Chinese characters on the groom’s raised right paw reads “Good things come in pairs” and the character on the bride’s fan says “Happiness”. The couples’ paws are linked and both are holding lucky coins and a lucky scroll.

    Unique and charming, this lucky Japanese cat newlywed double jars make an excellent gift for newlyweds to wish them a blissful and happy new beginning.
  • Maneki Neko Jars Dimension (L 10-1/8"" x W 5-1/2"" x H 4-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cute-lucky-japanese-cat-newlywed-double-jars-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cute-lucky-japanese-cat-newly-wed-pair-of-double-jars-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11663|11663|ITEM|"Cute Maneki Neko Lucky Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11663.html"|""|(50.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Featuring adorable Maneki Nekos on the interior of each bowl in this lucky rice bowl set, this charming bowl set of six makes a cute addition to any home, while bringing a bit of good luck your way.

    With six beautifully glazed rice bowl in a lovely deep blue featuring Japanese hiragana characters in a charming poem that says: “Everyone’s smiling face is happy. Luck Bringer—Maneki Neko. Smile at the Door, for fortune is coming.” 

    The interior of the bowl features adorable Maneki Nekos with playful smiling expressions. At the middle of each bowl a smiling Maneki Neko ushers good fortune its owner’s way, while two accompanying Maneki Neko adds an endearing appeal.

    Maneki Neko, also known as the Japanese lucky cat, is a popular lucky symbol all across Asia. Originating in Japan during the Edo period, it is well known for its raised paw that beckons in a welcoming gesture, usher good fortune the way of its owner. 

    Endearingly depicted in this lucky rice bowl set , Maneki Nekos on this lucky rice bowl set are simply and charmingly painted. A quote in Japanese hiragana says “Everyone’s heart welcomes luck. Maneki Neko” on the interior of each bowl.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this lucky rice bowl set also comes packaged in a gift paper box and makes an excellent and auspicious gift for friends and loved ones. Made in Japan. Crafted from quality porcelain. Also available in orange.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cute-maneki-neko-lucky-rice-bowl-set-for-six-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cute-maneki-neko-lucky-rice-bowl-set-for-six-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 11797|11797|ITEM|"Cute Ninja Black Japanese Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11797.html"|""|(3.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Crafted from quality wood and made in Japan, this pair of black Japanese chopsticks feature a funny and adorable design of Japanese ninja clad in black with a yellow ninja belt and ninja stars.

    Featuring a smooth glossy finish, this pair of black Japanese chopsticks is a cute addition for children and adults alike.

    With rounded square ends that taper to narrow tips, this pair of black Japanese chopsticks is designed to enhance grip and is easy to use whatever your level of proficiency.

    With a fun unique design and concept, this pair of ninja chopsticks also makes an adorable party favor. Individually packaged in plastic wrap, this pair of black Japanese chopsticks requires hand washing.
  • Chopstick Dimensions (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cute-ninja-black-japanese-chopsticks-76.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cute-ninja-black-japanese-chopsticks-77.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-dark-blue-and-white-moonflower||ITEM|"Dark Blue and White Moonflower"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The dark blue and white moonflower collection features a classic color palette of enchanting dark blue complemented by pale blue and white. Made in Japan, the dark blue and white moonflower collection is crafted from ceramic of the highest quality.

    A graceful and timeless design, the dark blue and white moonflower collection is elegant and versatile and will complement a wide range of tableware.

    Showcasing beautiful fan shaped moonflower leaves paired with a spiraling vine motif, the dark blue and white moonflower collection.

    Akin to traditional Japanese karakusa motifs, the dark blue and white moonflower collection features abstraction of natural forms in its design.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth and glossy perfection, the collection also features microwave and dishwasher safe dinner ware. Stylish, functional and versatile, the dark blue and white moonflower collection is a graceful way to add a classic touch to any dining table. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-and-white-moonflower-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-and-white-moonflower-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11857|11857|ITEM|"Dark Blue and White Moonflower Asian Inspired Plates Set of Four"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11857.html"|""|(47.75)|(42.95)||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Asian inspired plates set comes with four lovely dinner plates perfect for serving your favorite main courses.

    Part of the Dark Blue and White Moonflower collection, this Asian inspired plates set is at once delicate and elegant. Featuring lovely shades of cobalt blue with white, intricate design of subtle blossoms on vines in light blue and white complements the deep blue background.

    The deep blue on the interior adds a charming mystique that contrasts with the white on the exterior.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Asian inspired plates set makes an excellent housewarming or wedding gift.

    Dinner plates in this lovely dish set are microwave and dishwasher safe. Item comes packaged in a paper box.
  • Plate Dimensions (L 8-3/4"" x W 8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 7.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-and-white-moonflower-asian-inspired-plates-set-of-four-75.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-and-white-moonflower-asian-inspired-plates-set-of-four-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-dark-blue-plum-blossom||ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"For tableware that stands out and holds up, try our Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection. Black alloy branches overflowing with brilliant white cherry blossoms grow across the surface of these deep blue ceramic dishes. Plates and bowls have a distinctive, uneven finish and texture. Collection includes everything you need, with a variety of round and rectangular plates, soup and serving bowls, sauce dishes, mugs and more! Sturdy dishes are dishwasher and microwave safe, so cleanup is never a hassle. Bring home a piece of this beautiful set and start building your own collection today! Made in Japan."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10223 :10224 :12299 :12299-1 :12343 :12343-1 :10220 :10220-1 :12344 :12344-1 :10221 :10221-1 :12301-1 :8744-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-plum-blossom-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10224|10224|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10224.html"|""|(29.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Make a dramatic statement with this large ceramic dinner plate. A deep blue sheen illuminates this round, flat plate. Be sure to position the plate facing your guests so they can enjoy the delicate stems of the cherry blossom tree growing up from its base. If you like this item, be sure to check out the rest of the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection. Plate is dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 10"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-dinner-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-plum-blossom-dinner-plate-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10220-1|10220-1|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10220-1.html"|""|(10.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Designed to replicate beautiful white cherry blossoms against a mysterious night sky, this Japanese rice bowl is a beautiful and meaningful piece within the the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom collection. Light and smooth in your hand, this little bowl is ideal for holding edamame, rice, salad, soup, or any dessert in. If you’re trying to control your portions, this wonderful bowl will definitely come in handy! Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japan-made rice bowl is a convenient and functional choice for your dining table. Save time on food clean up and preparation and enjoy more time with friends and family. Other factors that prove this bowl’s practical nature are an exposed white ring of ceramic at the Japanese rice bowl’s footing as well as subtle ridges along its exterior. These two features help give you a better hold on the bowl, lessening the risk of dropping and breaking this enchanting rice bowl. Covered in a deep, dark blue glaze with sprinkles of light blue, this rice bowl immediately brings your attention to the white cherry blossoms and buds that are scattered throughout the interior of the bowl. These flowers and the silvery branches that they are growing on are engraved into the bowl’s interior, adding an extra layer of texture to the Japanese rice bowl’s smooth and glossy finish. The cherry blossom flower is only in bloom for a few days each year, a reminder that life is too short to squander it away. Life is beautiful— let this bowl be a reminder to enjoy every happy moment on this earth!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-3/8” x 2-1/2”)
  • Bowl Capacity (15 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10221-1|10221-1|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10221-1.html"|""|(7.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Small in size but filled with meaning, this Japanese sauce bowl features a beautiful engraved design of white cherry blossoms growing on silver branches against a midnight blue backdrop. Cherry blossoms, or ""sakura"", are incredibly revered and renowned flowers in Japan and the Japanese people even have flower-viewings every Spring to observe the short bloom of these beautiful flowers. A symbol of transience, hope, power, and love, the cherry blossom flower has a complex symbolism that you can bring into your home through this wonderful little soy sauce dish. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this dipping bowl can be used again and again for any kind of meal. With its sizeable capacity, this Japanese sauce bowl is a wonderful choice for holding enough sauce or condiments so that you wont have to keep refilling it. With a smooth, glazed texture and naturally waved rim, this bowl allows you to observe the image of blooming cherry blossoms against a night sky while enjoying delicious and flavorful food! Made in Japan, this sauce dish has a ring of exposed ceramic at its footing that will help you grip onto the bowl and prevent spills. Part of the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom collection, this little bowl has a variety of uses besides just holding sauces, such as holding tiny trinkets, tacks, earrings, buttons, paper clips, or staples. Besides just sauces, you can also put toppings like green onions or small snacks like peanuts into this Japanese sauce bowl. If you want to make a toppings bar or want to display small snacks on multiple tables, consider buying this bowl as a set of six so everyone can enjoy this elegant little sauce bowl!
  • Bowl Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8744-1|8744-1|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Japanese Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8744-1.html"|""|(5.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Though this little Japanese sauce dish is incredibly light in your hands, you’ll be surprised by its variety of uses! Made from quality ceramic in Japan, this circular dish features a design of white cherry blossom flowers growing on dark brown branches. Set against a dark navy blue background, this design evokes the image of a cherry-blossom viewing at midnight. In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms are thought to symbolize many positive qualities such as love, joy, bravery, wisdom, innocence, hope, and humility. Entirely glazed over, this dish is smooth to the touch and can hold any dipping sauces or condiments for your food. Dishwasher and microwave safe, you’ll want to use this dish over and over again because of its convenient nature. If you want everyone in the family to enjoy using this enchanting Japanese sauce dish, consider buying it in a set of six. Or if you love this design, but aren’t in need of a sauce dish, you can use this little dish to hold office supplies like staples, paper clips, or tacks. Light in weight and small in size, this dish won’t take up much space on your desk or shelves, making it perfect for holding small items like keys or jewelry. Much like our other single sauce dishes, this cherry blossom Japanese sauce dish has a multitude of uses and flaunts a gorgeous design that you’ll love to display around your home.
  • Dish Dimension (D 3-3/4” x H 1/2”)
  • Product Wt. (6.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12301-1|12301-1|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Rectangular Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12301-1.html"|""|(7.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This rectangular soy sauce dish is the perfect size for serving your favorite Asian sauces. From soy sauce to wasabi, hoisin to miso paste – anything you want to provide guests in a small quantity can be served in this chic Asian sauce dish from the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Tableware Collection.

    Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this dark blue sauce dish is ornamented with enchanting white cherry blossoms on thin branches of black alloy. Together with other pieces from the same tableware collection, you will surely impress all the guests at your dining table and make your dishes even more enjoyable.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this rectangular soy sauce dish also comes in a box of six and you can use them for meal preparation.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 2-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-rectangular-soy-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-rectangular-soy-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12301|12301|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Rectangular Soy Sauce Dish Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12301.html"|""|(47.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this soy sauce dish set comes in a set of six rectangular soy dishes. Each beautifully crafted, this soy sauce dish set makes a gorgeous and unique addition to any dining table.

    Glossy and smooth in texture, this soy sauce dish set features a beautiful engraved design of white cherry blossoms growing on silver branches against a midnight blue backdrop. Cherry blossoms, or ""sakura"", are incredibly revered and renowned flowers in Japan. A symbol of transience, hope, power, and love, the cherry blossom flower has a complex symbolism that you can bring into your home through this soy sauce dish set. Surprise your dinner guests with this unique and gorgeous dipping sauce dishes when you host the next get-together.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 2-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 7.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-rectangular-soy-sauce-dish-set-of-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-rectangular-soy-sauce-dish-set-of-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10220|10220|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10220.html"|""|(59.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"This cherry blossom Japanese rice bowl set ensures you'll always have a matching table, even when an unexpected guest arrives. While these cherry blossom bowls are solid blue on the outside, black alloy branches weave across their deep interior, supporting tiny buds and full white cherry blossoms. This versatile Japanese rice bowl set works well for rice, soup, salads, edamame, nuts, and more! Sold as a set of six, these cherry blossom bowls are dishwasher safe, so cleanup's a breeze. Each set comes packaged in a paper box, perfect for gift wrapping for the holidays or for wedding gifts. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-cherry-blossom-rice-bowl-set-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/dark-blue-plum-blossom-rice-bowl-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 10241|10241|ITEM|"Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10241.html"|""|(42.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"These textured blue Japanese cherry blossom bowls are embossed with white cherry blossoms on black alloy branches. While this majestic rice bowl set was designed with rice in mind, they are also the perfect size for soup, salad, or a small serving of your favorite dessert. These Japanese cherry blossom bowls are dishwasher and microwave safe, for your convenience. Part of the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection. This rice bowl set of four comes packaged in a paper gift box. Surprise a loved one with these Japanese cherry blossom bowls as a gift for the holidays or help newlyweds start a new collection for their new home with these lovely Asian bowls. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 13 oz.)
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    "|"Make every season feel like spring with these festive cherry blossom sauce bowls. Deep blue ceramic bowls are ornamented with enchanting white cherry blossoms on thin branches of black alloy. Every aspect of these bowls sings of rejuvenation and renewal. Even the undulating rim takes on the appearance of a flower. You can renew your sauce bowls by tossing them in the dishwasher. Set of six come packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 4 oz.)
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    "|"White cherry blossoms leap out from a deep blue background on these small round sauce dishes. Blossoms sit daintily on black alloy branches that reach across the surface of each tiny bowl. The uneven coloring and texture of these ceramic sauce dishes adds to their appeal. Dishes are part the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Collection. Start building your collection today! Set of six sauce dishes come packaged in a paper box. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Dish Dimension (D 4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 4 oz.)
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    "|"This large serving bowl makes a dramatic centerpiece for your table. Round ceramic bowl is glazed the deep blue of a night sky. White cherry blossoms are strewn across its interior like stars. Blossoms rest against a tangle of black alloy branches. Use to serve a dinner salad or fill with fruit to make your own counter display! Bowl comes packaged in a paper box. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
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  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 8 oz.)
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  • Spoon Dimension (L 6-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.5 oz.)
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    "|"This stunning sushi dipping sauce bowl can do so much more than just hold soy sauce! Although its original purpose is to hold dipping sauces such as ponzu sauce or gyoza sauce, this Japan-made Asian sauce bowl’s small size makes it the perfect container for all sorts of items! For example, you can fill different-colored Japanese dipping bowls with different seasonings such as salt, pepper, or oregano and place it by your stove top to create an easily accessible seasoning bar! Furthermore, this flower-shaped Asian sauce bowl can be used to sort all kinds of trinkets, such as buttons, earrings, or paper clips. You can even use this incredible little Japanese dipping bowl to hold small snacks such as peanuts, fish roe, or edamame while you enjoy a refreshing drink of sake from a matching sake set! This sushi dipping sauce bowl’s rich dark green color makes it a great match with certain tableware items such as the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Square Japanese Plate. The Asian sauce bowl takes the shape of a blooming cherry blossom, complete with scalloped petal edges and a flower pistil design in its interior. The bottom of the Japanese dipping bowl shows the exposed ceramic from which it was made, but the entire rest of the bowl is finished with a smooth and shiny glaze.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
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    "|"Let the smooth lines of this handcrafted Yixing clay teapot calm you as you enjoy a warm cup of tea. Unglazed pot is designed to actually improve with each brewing as a layer of tea coats its interior, strengthening the flavor and quality of the tea. For this reason, each Yixing teapot should only be used with one variety of tea. Teapot is formed from clay with a unique, dark gray hue close to black. Built-in infuser at the spout guarantees that no unwanted leaves will spoil your cup. Comes in paper gift box. Made in Yixing, China. Discountinued
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6"" x W 4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Teapot Capacity (8 fl. oz.)
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    "|"Made in China, these lacquered chopsticks feature a calm night under an autumn golden moon with dragonflies flying through the tall grass.

    With an overall smooth and glossy glaze, these black lacquered chopsticks are also textured on the bottom-tapered tip of the chopsticks, which make it a lot easier to handle slippery foods like wet noodles. While these cheap chopsticks are mostly round, the top of the chopsticks slightly square off with rounded edges.

    Perfect for those who are looking for simple chopsticks which just a hint of a unique design, these lacquered chopsticks also make a great gift for anyone. Individually wrapped in a plastic wrap.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    Daruma Dolls

    As a part of ancient Japanese culture, the limbless Daruma doll has withstood the test of time and continues to be a popular symbol of determination and focus on a goal. Daruma dolls are believed to be patterned after the deeply religious Bodhidharma; known as the founder of Zen, who lost the use of his limbs from sitting too long in prayer.

    One of the endearing qualities of the roly-poly Japanese Daruma doll is the ability to raise itself upright, even when it is pushed down. This "never gives up" quality of the doll is a great message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. 

    Usually made with both eyes left blank, the owner of the Japanese Daruma doll will make a wish or state a goal before coloring in one pupil (usually the right) and completing the left side when the wish comes true. 

    The doll are usually red, but are made in black and other colors as well. Often purchased for the beginning of a new venture, Daruma dolls are readily visible in most businesses and homes and are a popular Japanese symbol of good luck. In Japan, they are often presented to politicians for wishes of victory, and new businesses also display these dolls with hopes for prosperity."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7683| :|7663| :|7621| :5689 :5171 :|7705| :5514)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/daruma-166.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/daruma-182.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-good-luck-items-daruma||ITEM|"Daruma"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7664| :|7663| :|7686| :|7683| :|7682| :|7681|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/daruma-171.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/daruma-183.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| web-announcement-120112||INFO1COLUMN|"Dec 2012 Newsletter Announcement"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
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    For most European countries and especially the United States, the month of December is a call for the celebration of Christmas. Big holiday feasts are prepared, Christmas trees and other ornaments are put up, gifts are exchanged, and families and friends get together. What many may not realize is that December is a month of celebrations for many Asian countries as well. While Christmas may not be celebrated as a Christian holiday like with most of the U.S. and Europe, the day and season are certainly recognized and enjoyed in a unique style with different Asian countries. In addition to Christmas, several Asian countries have other holidays and festivals to celebrate during the month of December.

    Korea

    Unbestknown to most people is the fact that Christmas is an official holiday in South Korea, which may be attributed to its large Christian population. Like the U.S., nevertheless, many of the festivities of the season center around the church and include such activities as pageant-plays, services on Christmas Eve, and caroling in which it is customary to offer snacks and hot drinks to those singing at your door.

    Many homes, restaurants, and malls are decorated in a Christmas fashion and display Christmas-themed merchandise. A Korean Christmas tree may also be found in many homes which is decorated with such adornments as the Bo Sun, a white, stocking-like ornament made of satin, as well as Bok Choo Mo Ney, or colorful little money pockets or purses with which young children collect money from elders.

    The day is spent with a gathering of family and friends with gift exchanges and festive dinners. A popular Christmas meal for many Koreans might include hot duk (rice cake soup), sides of kimchi (various spicy pickled vegetables), as well as tangerines and other sweets.

    Before Christmas, Koreans celebrate another holiday called Dongji or Winter Solstice day on December 22. Dongji is the shortest day of the year in that daylight appears least during this day. Traditionally, Koreans made and exchanged calendars on this day for preparation for the upcoming new year. Another custom observed on this day is that of eating red beans. While prepared in may forms, such as buns with red bean paste, red beans have traditionally been consumed in a porridge-like dish. The red color of the beans also symbolize 'bright light' which is believed to ward off the evil spirits lurking in the long, dark hours of the winter day.

    China

    While Christmas is particularly celebrated by the Chinese Christian population, many of the major cities and areas, especially Hong Kong, recognize the day and engage in festive activities. For many Christians and non-Christians, Christmas is referred to as Shang Dan Jiang or “Holy Birth Festival.” There is even a Chinese version of Santa Clause known as Dun Che Lao Ren which literally translates to “Christmas Old Man.” Like most of the Western world, the Chinese children who celebrate Christmas also hang up stockings in the hopes that Dun Che Lao Ren will visit and leave little gifts for those who've behaved well throughout the year.

    Seasonal decorations can be seen throughout major metropolitan cities particularly in shopping areas and restaurants. Another holiday decoration that may be seen in some homes or shopping areas is a Chinese version of a Christmas tree which features many different ornaments that symbolize certain values and virtues. For example, bells symbolize a way to “sing out” and connect with a greater power.

    A typical Chinese Christmas dinner for those who celebrate usually includes roast barbecued pork, chicken, soup, and wood ears. While many families also choose to eat out for special meals, either way, the day is celebrated with the getting together of friends and family.

    Boxing Day is also observed in China, on the 26th, as an official holiday in which people exchange gifts or boxes.

    Japan

    Like China, Japan has a relatively small Christian population, however, with its increasing Westernization and liking for things American, Christmas has certainly become a popular event for many. Usually with the beginning of December, Christmas decorations and themes can be seen just about everywhere in Japan but particularly in shopping areas, restaurants, along streets, and on local television shows. As the Japanese have a very commercialized culture and love to shop, an American might just feel right at home in Japan's many shopping districts which feature a plethora of Christmas decorations, hundreds of gift ideas, toys, Christmas themed foods, bright lights and music that will get anyone in the Christmas spirit.

    Japan as well has a version of Santa Clause who is known as Hoteiosho. More like St. Nicholas, Hoteiosho is an old man priest who carries a big a sack upon his back and brings gifts to the homes of good children. Unlike the Western Santa, however, Hoteiosho also has eyes in the back of his head to make sure children behave throughout the year. The Japanese also enjoy their version of Christmas trees. While six-foot firs probably won't be found in most homes, tiny trees or even bon sai are decorated in the Christmas fashion but uniquely include a Japanese touch with chimes, paper fans, and even tangerines as ornaments.

    For many Japanese, Christmas day is spent exchanging gifts with family and friends much like Americans do. In addition to Christmas, the Japanese observe Seibo which is a period of gift giving to those who have helped; it commonly takes place in the middle of December. Instead of a large festive dinner of turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce, however, the Japanese are content with eating other American food--particularly fried chicken and french fries. Special Christmas cakes and other Japanese treats such as mochi, a type of pounded rice cake, are typical of the Japanese Christmas meal.

    The Japanese celebrate another day in December called Tenno Tanjo-no-Hi or the Emperor's birthday which is on the 23rd.

    Philippines

    As one of the only predominantly Christian countries in Asia, Christmas is the most festive and celebrated holiday in the Philippines. Christmas festivities and activities begin weeks before Christmas day and primarily involve the church. Pageants and plays are held in reinactment of the nativity scene and a special mass particularly observed by the Catholics, called Misa de Gallo, is held at midnight at the beginning of Christmas day. After this mass, many return home to commence in the Midnight Feast in which prayers are said and many special sweets and treats are eaten.

    Big feasts and meals are characteristic of many Filipino celebrations and especially for Christmas. Instead of turkey with gravy and potatoes, nevertheless, the Filipino Christmas usually includes lechon- a whole roasted pig, pancit-different noodle dishes, all sorts of desserts such as malagkit-sticky rice cake, cassava cake, as well as many other types of dishes.

    Having been greatly influenced by the U.S. and as a predominantly English-speaking nation, it is no surprise that many of the other Christmas traditions and practices of the Filipinos are quite the same. Family and friends spend the holiday weeks and Christmas day together and exchange gifts. Christmas decorations and lights appear in many neighborhoods and especially in shopping areas, restaurants, and public places. The Filipinos also display a unique Christmas decoration called the Parol or Christmas lantern which is usually star-shaped and brightly colored. Another Filipino style tradition is to sing “Maligayang Pasko”, meaning “Merry Christmas”, to the tune of “Happy Birthday” which is commonly heard by carolers along the streets.

    Vietnam

    With a small Christian population like many Asian countries, Vietnam's celebration of Christmas is mainly observed by Christians though it is also commercially recognized. Like the majority of Filipinos, many of these Vietnamese attend a midnight mass at church. As well, they return home to enjoy a Christmas feast which typically includes chicken soup and Christmas pudding. Some children also believe in Santa Claus and leave their shoes out on Christmas eve with the same intentions of American children who put stockings up for treats.

    Southeast Asia

    In addition to Christmas, many Southeast Asian countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, celebrate another big holiday called Hari Raya Puasa. Also known as the End of Ramadan, this period of celebration occurs on the 6th and 7th of December. Fasting from sun up to sun down is practiced by followers in the previous holy period of Ramadan.

    If you'd like to celebrate the holidays of December with an Asian touch, try some of these popular December-time recipes:

    Red Bean Porridge for the Korean Winter Solstice

    Ingredients:
    - Red Beans
    - Rice
    - Sticky rice powder
    - Salt
    - Honey

    1) Place red beans in a bowl with water and soak for about an hour
    2) After an hour, drain the beans and peel the skin
    3) Boil water in a pot and add the beans; add a little salt
    4) Begin making round balls with the sticky rice powder (with a little water)
    5) Add the rice and sticky rice balls into the pot
    6) After a few minutes, add some honey

    Malagkit (Sticky Rice Cake w/ Caramel) Filipino holiday dessert

    Ingredients:
    -2 cups sweet rice (biko)
    -3/4 cup brown sugar
    -3 ½ cup diluted coconut milkTopping:
    -1 can condensed milk
    -3/4 cup rich coconut milk
    -1/8 lb. butter or margarine
    -2 to 3 teaspoons of flour (for thickening)

    1) Boil rice, coconut milk, and sugar in a large pot or in a rice cooker; continue to stir occasionally so that rice texture will be uniform.
    2) Transfer mixture into a square or round shallow container, packing tightly and spreading evenly; smooth top with a spatula.
    3) To prepare topping, condensed milk, margarine, and rich coconut milk in a small non-stick pan; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boiling point.
    4) Stir in flour mixture, stirring fast until topping sauce has thickened and is smooth. Spread topping on cooked rice evenly.
    5) Place baking container in oven and brown top under broiler at 350 degrees for 3-5 min. until golden brown but not burnt.

    Cassava Cake Filipino holiday dessert

    Ingredients:
    -2 cups coarsely grated cassava
    -1 egg, slightly beaten
    -1 cup white sugar
    -2 tablespoons margarine or butter
    -1 cup condensed milkTopping:
    -1/2 cup brown sugar
    -1/2 cup thick condensed milk

    1) Mix and combine all ingredients
    2) Preheat oven to 350 F
    3) Pour mixture in greased foil pan or square/rectangle glass baking dish
    4) Bake for 20 minutes or until almost firm
    5) For topping, mix the brown sugar and condensed milk in a small pan and stir over medium heat
    6) Pour and spread topping over cassava and bake for another 25 minutes

    Chinese Roast Chicken

    Ingredients:
    - 1 cup soy sauce
    - 6 tbsp. red wine
    - 4 1/2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
    - Pinch of garlic powder
    - 1/4 tsp. pepper (black)
    - Chicken, cut into pieces

    1) Mix all the ingredients together without the chicken
    2) In a container with lid or large plastic bag, place chicken and sauce (the ingredients just mixed)
    3) Marinate the chicken for desired length of time; can be marinated over night or for an hour in the fridge
    4) Place chicken in baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, turning once.
    5) Serve with rice and enjoy!

    Mochi: Japanese sweet treat

    Ingredients:
    - 1 cup mochiko sweet rice flour
    - 1 cup potato flour (katakuriko)
    - 1 tablespoon sugar
    - 1/4 teaspoon salt
    - 1/2 cup water

    1) Mix together mochiko, sugar, and salt
    2) Stir in water to form soft dough.
    3) Lightly knead dough on board dusted with a little potato flour
    4) Place dough in steamer tray lined with dampened unbleached muslin or several layers of cheesecloth.
    5) Spread dough evenly over dampened cloth, about 1/2" thick.
    6) Steam 20 minutes.
    7) Remove steamer tray from pan.
    8) Pull cloth away from dough, and place on flat surface dusted with katakuriko.
    9) Cool dough for about 1-2 minutes.
    10) While still hot, roll dough into a long roll and cut into desired number of pieces
    11) Sprinkle with katakuriko to prevent sticking.
    12) Form into ball and enjoy!

    		  

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    Wooden Chopsticks: Decorative & Carved Wood Chopsticks

    Wooden chopsticks from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are extremely affordable and are available in a wide variety of colors and designs. If you’re setting a table for a traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Vietnamese meal, chopsticks are the traditional utensil used when eating food.

    We carry a variety of decorative chopsticks in different wood variations – from lightwood to rosewood to bamboo. Many of our wood chopsticks feature contrasting color combinations like black and red, tan and black, yellow and brown, red and brown, and many more!

    Our carved chopsticks are good for daily use, but are excellent for entertaining. We have intricately-carved notched chopsticks, chopsticks in checkerboard designs, and ones with textured grips for easy use. And wooden chopsticks don’t have to be serious all the time. Check out our Big Smile chopsticks that show a smiley face when placed next to each other!

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    Decorative Ideas and Tips for Asian Parties

    We all know how stressful planning a party can get. That is why for this month’s newsletter we look at some fun and easy decorative tips and ideas that will make the decorative part of planning your next Asian themed party a breeze.

    When it comes to decorations, whether you like to keep it simple and fresh or over the top impressive, we have some ideas to throw out to you, here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen that goes beyond adding a few extra balloons. You can pump up the party atmosphere with many unique decorative ideas, from DIY crafts to picking out the perfect tableware to go with your party’s theme.

    Place to Start

    A great way to start planning your party is to figure out what kind of an Asian party your event will be. Will it be a sit down dinner party that will be more formal? Or a more laid-back outdoor party in your garden where guests can enjoy both candle light and star light? Will there be children at the party? How many guests will you be hosting? Once you have come up with a more concrete concept of what your Asian party should look like, you can start from there to coming up with a theme for your Asian party.

    Once these broader decisions are made. You can concentrate on the theme of the party. The theme of the party may be directly related to the reason the party is thrown: Is it someone’s birthday party? Is it a celebratory party for a wedding, a promotion, a newborn baby, or an anniversary? Or the theme of the party may be dictated by something as simple and elemental as the season. Is it a spring, summer, fall, or winter gathering? As well as informing the menu choices, the seasons will also dictate the atmosphere you may want to achieve at your party. For example, you may want lots of bright spring colors, or vibrant summer colors for your table ware, while you may decided to go for something more muted or sophisticated for fall and winter.

    Once you have settled on a theme, you choices on planning the menu items as well as get down to the nitty gritty of table setting and decorations will be informed by your decision.

    Table Setting

    Once you have come up with your party theme and decided on menu items. You can now start looking into the table setting options for your party.

    Tablecloths and Table Runners

    The first and most basic thing to look at is the dining table on which you will serve food. Whether you are going for a cozy intimate feel, or a grander elegant feel, tablecloths and table runners are great ways to turn your regular dining table into an exciting place where your guests can enjoy the best of your food and hospitality while appreciating the unique aesthetics you choose to serve their food on.
    Tablecloths and table runners do much more than keeping your dining table clean. It is a great way for you to add a fine decorative touch to the party. It is easy and effective. You will be surprised by how much you can brighten up your dining room, or that picnic table out in you patio simply by using a nice table cloth or table runner.

    For unique and elegant Asian table runners, browse our selection of silk table runners. Choose from a variety of classic Asian motifs beautifully embroidered on silk. Our table runners make great additions that will add a luxurious touch to your next Asian party.

    Choosing your Dining Ware

    Once you have decided on the look of your tablecloth and table runner, you can go onto making decisions on your choice of dining ware. It is important to keep in mind that your choice of dining ware should also take into consideration the dishes you will be serving, so it is not simply a matter of aesthetics, but also one of functionality.

    For parties where you expect guests to mingle. Large Asian platters for self-serving finger food and tapas may be more appropriate than having dinner plates. If you are planning to have a full course, sit down dinner, you may want to set a place for each of your guests complete with salad and dinner plates. If you serving rice, or soups, rice bowls and soup bowls would be necessary. Depending on menu items and your guests’ preferences, you may also want to set chopsticks at each of their places.

    Once you have determined your dining ware needs based on the function, you can then consider the aesthetics you would like to adopt for your party. What is your personal style? Do you prefer sleek contemporary tableware with a stylish chic appeal, or something minimalistic and classic? Or are you looking for intricate and elaborate designs or even something adventurous and exotic? Do you prefer having pieces match one another or would you like them to vary within a specific palette?

    Whatever your personal style and preference when it comes to dining ware, we have a wide selection for you here at Mrs. Lin’s kitchen. You can choose from our various dining ware collections for pieces that are made to match, or mix and match to create your very own unique look.


    Adding the Final Touch

    What makes a party memorable for guests is often the little touches a host makes that lets them know the time and effort that has been spent. You can impress and delight your party guests with the simplest finishing touches.

    Not forgetting a name card for each place you set for guests makes each guests feel special with an assigned seat. Check out our cherry blossom fortune cookie coin purses that make great name cardholders as well as a little party favor for each guest. Our charming Chinese paper fans also make wonderful party favors.

    Chopsticks rests are great additions if you plan to use chopsticks at your dinner party. It allows guests a place to rest their chopsticks and spares them the embarrassment of run away chopsticks. You can also surprise guests with a personalized pair of chopsticks. At Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, we provide chopsticks personalization services, if you would like to make the party a night for guests to remember.

    Livening up the Party

    Adding unique touches to liven up the party doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. Beyond the common decorative options of balloons and streamers, below are some economical and ingenious ways to add distinctive decorative flourishes without burning a hole in your pocket and without taking up precious time.

    Chinese Paper Cutting

    Chinese paper cutting is a traditional folk art that began in the Han dynasty. Requiring nothing more than colorful pieces of paper and a pair of scissors, you will be amazed by the variety and complexity of designs that can be created from this intricate art form.

    The craft of Chinese paper cutting can be used to created wonderful paper art designs that can be used as wall decorations, or to form paper sculptures that can make decorative pieces on the dining table. Strung up they form unique and unforgettable streamers that can really set or create a mood for your party. You can go online to find a wide variety of paper cutting templates to find designs that will go with the mood and theme of your party, be it cheery, contemporary, contemplative or casual.

    Origami

    This traditional Japanese folk art is another inexpensive way to add a unique touch to your party. With simple pieces of papers, you can create wild fantastical creatures and plants, or graceful abstract shapes. You can create underwater worlds, conjure up rain forests, or even take your guests into outer space with unique origami creations. Your imagination is the limit and you can browse our origami paper and origami book selections to find clever ways to delight your guests with this art form that is always full of surprises.

    Lanterns

    Great for both indoor and outdoor parties, paper lanterns are a sure fire way to create a mystical and exotic atmosphere for your next Asian themed party. Turn down the usual dining room light and replace them with exotic Chinese and Japanese lanterns and watch as your ordinary home gets transformed into a colorful land where you can transport your dinner guests to along with tasty dishes and beautiful Asian tableware.

    Dining out back? Paper lanterns are clever ways to add a little mood lighting to your garden or patio. Have a giant pine or oak in your backyard? A few paper lanterns will add a magical glow to the entire party. At Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, you will find great paper lantern options that can enhance any living space.

    Outdoor Lighting Options

    Other than wall or ceiling lightings, tea light candles and tea light holders or even tiki torches can really add a dramatic edge to the lighting and mood of your party. Are you going for a sweet poetic approach or do you want to take your guests on a walk on the wild side with your lighting choice? It all goes back to the theme and mood you want to create for your party, and the possibilities are endless.

    Fresh Flowers

    A classic decorative choice that never fails. For your next Asian themed party, consider going for some exotic choices when it comes to fresh flowers. Better yet, if you have a Japanese maple in your backyard, or a cherry blossom or a gingko tree, you can use these live plants to liven your party.

    Hosting can be Fun

    Now that we’ve given you some great tips for party decoration for your next Asian themed party, we hope we have given you some fun ideas for the next dinner party you are planning to throw. After all that hard work of preparation and decoration, the most important thing at the end of the day, is not to forget to have fun!

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    The cultivation of tea is much like the process of producing fine wine. Each step is carefully planned to achieve optimal results. Elevation of the land and contents of the soil affect the quality of the plant and the time for harvest is chosen according to specific indications. Afterwards, a conscientious selection of leaves takes place along with a step-by-step manufacturing process. While wine is bottled and aged to perfection, however, tea awaits brewing and is valued for freshness.

    This carefully planned cultivation process, rather than differences in the plant itself, accounts for the numerous types of tea available. The tea plant, scientifically recognized as Camellia sinensis, yields to few varieties of the same plant found in China, Tibet, India, Burma, and Thailand. Variations in tea leaves are caused by differences in the topography, soil, and climate found in tea growing regions and most especially, the processing methods used during manufacturing. In this newsletter, you will learn the different ways all your favorite teas are made and discover how many of the enticing teas you see in cafes and grocery stores are alike as well as different. (If you would like to learn more about the origination, benefits, or traditions behind tea, please read our July 2003 newsletter, The History and Art of Tea).

    Three Primary Teas
    Most of the teas we drink can be broken down into three basic types that all originate from the same plant. These are black, oolong, and green. While black tea undergoes a full oxidation process, called fermentation, oolong tea is partially fermented and green tea circumvents the fermentation process altogether. Given this difference, black, oolong, and green teas are each unique and responsible for a myriad of blended teas in which they are the primary ingredients.

    Black Tea Black is the tea of choice in the United States and Europe. Brewed with milk and sugar, it is India’s national beverage. China exports 90 percent of the black tea produced there, and 97 percent of the tea Americans drink is black. Some familiar names in black tea are described below.

    Earl Grey: Made with a blend of black tea leaves from India and China. Flavored with oil of bergamot, which is made from Canton orange rind.

    English Breakfast: Originally applied to Chinese black tea in the United States. Today it can constitute a blend of predominantly Chinese or Indian black tea leaves.

    Assam: The Assam tree is a subvariety of the Camellia sinensis, and grows in Assam, northern India. Assam tea has a strong flavor and is considered one of the world’s finest black teas.

    Keemun: A black tea variety that comes from Qimen, China. World-renowned for its optimum flavor and rose-like fragrance. Known as the king of red (black) teas.

    Darjeeling: Rivals Chinese Keemun black tea in fineness. Sometimes called “the champagne of teas” for its delicate flavor. Grows in Darjeeling, a mountainous region in India.

    Irish Breakfast: A thick, malt-flavored tea made from Assam tea leaves.

    Masala Chai: An Indian specialty made from black tea mixed with milk and spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper.

    Processing of each type of tea is preceded by an intricate progression of planting, pruning, and plucking. Four basic steps take place when black tea is processed. It is first withered; then, it is rolled, fermented, and dried. Variations in method or length of time used to carry out these steps yield different results.

    Withering can take 12 to 24 hours, at which time the leaves are spread out on racks. Currents of warm air make the leaves limp enough to be rolled without cracking. The rolling machines break up the membranes of the leaves, which begin to release fragrance and color. During fermentation, the leaves are spread in cool rooms where they absorb oxygen and undergo chemical changes. The reddish color for which black tea is known transforms the appearance of the leaves during fermentation. This color deepens with longer fermentation periods, while the flavor decreases. The fermentation process is brought to a halt in large ovens, or drying machines, where hot air dries the leaves completely, making them appear completely black. Some higher quality leaves repeatedly alternate between fermentation and drying. Black teas are famous for the astringent flavor released during fermentation and for the smooth, glossy, reddish-black color. In China, black tea is known as hongcha, or red tea.

    Oolong Tea Processing of oolong tea differs from that of black tea in several ways. The oolong tea leaves are picked at the exact moment of ripening and immediately processed to produce a full-bodied beverage. They are briefly withered in direct sunlight, then rolled by hand to break the cells down only slightly, along the edges. Shaking the leaves in bamboo baskets is one way this is accomplished. The leaves are then air-dried and begin to change color as oxidation occurs, in the areas where breakage is present. The majority of the leaves stay green in color. Shaking and air-drying is alternately repeated, then the fermentation process is interrupted midway by firing. The final color of the leaves is yellowish-green with reddish edges.

    Oolong is the most widely served tea in Chinese restaurants within the United States. Because it is slightly fermented, its color should be lively orange-brown to glossy dark-brown in color. Check out the oolong tea selection on Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, which includes Golden Xuan, considered one of the finest oolong teas, and Red Hood, an oolong tea that comes from the Fujian Province of Wuyi.

    Pu-erh (P’u-erh, Pu’er): Pu-erh is a famous tea believed to have medicinal properties that relieve indigestion and diarrhea and reduce cholesterol. It is semi-fermented and grouped with oolong teas, though its fermentation period is longer and its color darker. Its leaves come from a large-leaf variety found in Yunnan China. Flavor is mellow.

    Gupu cha (Gook Po cha): A combination of Pu-erh and Chrysanthemum (see description below in Scented and Herbal Teas section) tea.

    Ti Kwan Yin (Monkey Picked): This fine oolong comes from high Wuyi country. Because the area is high with conditions difficult for picking, trained monkeys are rumored to pick the leaves. This tea is known to fight high cholesterol and high blood pressure. (Ti Kwan Yin tea is available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Sealed in an attractive, silver-colored tin canister, it is guaranteed for freshness).

    Shui Hsien (Shuixian, Water Sprite): Along with Ti Kuan Yin, this is a leading oolong tea. It is known for a light, orchid flavor and a lasting aftertaste. This tea originated in the Fujian province, and is popularly served in southeastern China.

    Liubai (Energizer): This tea is named for its place of origin in Liubai, China. It is fermented longer than oolong tea but less than black tea. The deep reddish-brown color of the tea is said to taste like betelnuts. It is also said to aid in digestion, eliminate fats, and act as a stimulant.

    Green Tea Because the leaves are not fermented, green tea does not undergo the chemical changes of black and oolong teas. A combination of rolling and firing turns the greenish-yellow leaves crisp. Prior to this, the leaves may be withered, steamed, or baked for softness. Its fresh and light flavor materializes in a clear, yellowish-green color.

    China exports 90 percent of the green tea available on the international market. Nearly 80 percent of the green tea produced in China, however, stays there, as it is the country’s tea of choice. The most widely known green teas from China are Lung Ching, Huangshan mao feng, pi lo chun, puto fa cha, and lu’an guapian.

    Japanese green tea comes in three basic categories: sencha, bancha, and tencha. Bancha is a lower-quality tea made with fresh stems, branches, and few leaves. Sencha is a very popular green tea, clear and clean in color, and made from a leafier blend. Tencha (or macha) is the ceremonial powdered tea.

    Green tea is widely recognized for health benefits, particularly fighting cancer. A wide range of green teas is available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Some popular names in green tea are described below.

    Gen mai cha (brown rice tea): Made from green tea and toasted brown rice. A staple beverage for children in Japan, similar to hot cocoa in the U.S.

    Hyson or Young Hyson: Once a widely used name for Chinese green tea, it is occasionally used today. Young Hyson refers to Chinese green tea using tender young leaves, though many teas use this grade of leaf.

    Gunpowder tea: Tightly rolled balls of green tea that resemble gunpowder. Named Zhucha (Pearl) in Chinese. Special skill is required to give this tightly rolled variety its special shape, which enables the tea to stay fresh longer. Has a strong flavor with a lasting aftertaste. (Gunpowder tea is available in the Grocery Section at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, sealed in jars made from authentic Yixing clay).

    Eyebrow tea: Several famous green teas, such as Chunmee, Showmee, Sowmee, and Xiumei, are called eyebrow teas because of their distinctive shape. The shape is achieved with great precision during firing. Taste of the tea is mellow.

    Lu’an Guapian (Lu’an Melon Seeds): One of the five best-known green teas in China. Processed leaves are sweet-tasting and shaped like melon seeds.

    Silver Needles: This white tea variety of camellia sinensis is often grouped with green tea. While it resembles green tea in appearance, it is the least processed of the teas and is considered one of the most glamorous teas in the world. Made from the yellow-white buds covered with silvery-white hairs and plucked just after opening. Silver Needles is a popular name for white teas. (A Silver Needles White Tea selection is available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Its freshness is guaranteed in an attractive, silver-colored tin canister).

    Tea Grades After tea is processed, it is sorted to a uniform size for each grade of tea. We have already observed, with eyebrow and gunpowder teas, how the shape and size of a tea leaf accounts for a great deal in its final identity. Even when their aesthetic value is not so highly prized, the different grades of tea are significant. The primary categories of tea grades are described below.

    Leaf grade: Loose tea contains whole leaves, which can be bought by quantity. Not available in tea bags. Tea connoisseurs prefer this grade, where the quality of tea can be measured and controlled.

    Broken grade: The tea sold in bags is usually of broken grade quality, where the leaves have been crushed in small pieces. Produces a dark, strong brew more quickly.

    Dust: The finest siftings of tea. Also used in tea bags.

    Fannings: Made from small, flat pieces of tea, sometimes with buds.

    Pekoe: A familiar word for the average tea drinker. Pekoe does not refer to the quality or variety of the tea but to the size of the leaves. These are two-leaf-one-bud sets that are sifted to a particular size. Orange pekoe is slightly larger, and once referred to orange-scented tea. Today, it only refers to the size of tea. Flowery orange pekoe includes the tips, or buds of the leaves.

    Scented and Herbal Teas
    Some teas have the names of flowers or fruits. The flower or fruit is not the source of the tea, rather it used to scent a particular blend of black, oolong, or green tea. Jasmine, peach, or red currant are examples of such blends. Chrysanthemum tea is an exception to this rule, as it is made solely from dried chrysanthemum blossoms that are infused like tea. A popular Chinese fruit used to enhance tea is lichee. The juice from this white-colored fruit is often used to treat black tea in order to enhance it with a tarty taste. Other popular black teas from China are made with rose petals. Herbal teas are simply made from dried herbs that brew nicely in boiling water. Such teas do not come from the tea plant, and are referred to as tisanes. Verbena, chamomile, or mint are popular varieties of herbal tea. Begin your exploration of scented teas today with a jasmine, peach, or lichee selection available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

    Tea Selection Learning how to distinguish fine tea takes practice. General guidelines involve clean, taut appearance of leaves, glossy rather than dull or muddy color once brewed, aromas that coincide with the strength and variety of the particular tea, and a smooth, fresh taste that is not imbalanced or excessive. Because there are so many varieties of tea available, there may be various exceptions to these rules, depending on the type of tea in question. In the end, your cup of tea should simply be a soothing, pleasing tea with just the right flavor. Enjoy!

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  • Mold Dimension (L 7-3/4"" x W 2-5/8"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (5.8 oz)
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  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/4"" x W 7-3/4"" x H 6-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10.8 oz)
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    With a versatile and elegant design, this glass sake cup will complement a wide variety of sake and dinnerware. Item comes packaged in a paper box. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 2-3/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Sake Cup Capacity (3 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (3.2 oz.)
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    "|"This delicate porcelain ware teacup comes with a removable infuser and lid, so you can make yourself an individual cup of tea. Teacup is adorned with a beautiful dragon motif in rich tones. Powerful purple, green, blue, and red dragons fly around the body of the cup, and are framed by turquoise waves. Sold individually in a paper gift box. Made in China.
  • Mug Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan, these chopsticks with case features several dragonflies flying in an abstract night sky.

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    With a piece that you can slide out from the case to put the chopsticks in, this chopsticks with case is perfect for enjoying your lunch or meals at restaurants as they can be easily taken with you anywhere.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-3/4"")
  • Case Dimension (L 9-1/2"")
  • Product Wt (2 oz)
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  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
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  • Dish Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (9.2 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese tea pot sets comes with one square tea pot and four tea cups and features elegant prints of chrysanthemum.

    With a smooth paper-like glaze, this Japanese tea pot sets features a unique square styled medium sized tea pot with its spout on one corner of the pot. With a natural removable dark and beige bamboo handle, this square tea pot also comes with a removable stainless steel infuser basket which makes it perfect for brewing your favorite tea leaves in. While the lid, inside, and outside of the tea pot are glazed over with the paper-like texture, the small portion where the lid rests along with the bottom of the lid exposes the natural ceramic white ceramic clay that the teapot was made from.

    With an overall alloy like look, this Japanese tea pot sets is made with several dark gray and black speckles that decorate all over the tea pot and tea cups which are then accented by a thick grey border that encircles the entire pot and cups. Inside the grey border are several chrysanthemum designs in the speckled black and grey tones, which makes this rustic piece elegant as well.

    While the tea pot is a unique square shape, the four tea cups in this Asian tea set are short and round, adding contrasting shapes together in this beautiful and elegant set.

    Packaged in a paper gift box, this beautiful Japanese tea set is perfect for enjoying with a small group of friends or family. Hand washing is recommended for this item. This tea set is intended for brewing only and not for microwave or stovetop use.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 4-5/8"" x W 4-1/2"" x H 4-1/4""), With Handle (H 7"")
  • Teacup Dimension (D 2-7/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Teapot Capacity (18 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (4 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 10.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-alloy-chrysanthemum-metallic-grey-and-black-japanese-tea-pot-set-for-four-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-alloy-chrysanthemum-metallic-grey-and-black-japanese-tea-pot-set-for-four-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1227|S1227|ITEM|"Earthen Alloy Chrysanthemum Metallic Grey and Black Sake Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1227.html"|""|(58.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this traditional black sake set comes with one sake jug and four sake cups, featuring several chrysanthemums tiled along a center banner on a metallic speckled grey and black surface.

    In a long rectangular shape, the sake jug of this black sake set is mainly colored in speckled shades on black while the center has a metallic grey thick banner where several chrysanthemums in black are on the grey surface. The bottom foot of this sake set exposes the natural white ceramic clay it was made from. With a small narrow neck and a wide spout, this sake jug is easy to hold with a spout that will allow a steady and even flow for sake.

    The sake cup for this Japanese sake set follows the same design of the sake jug. Small and round in shape, the sake cup is a great size for taking shots of your favorite sake, or for those that like to take it easy, just simply sip small amounts at a time.

    With a smooth and paper like matte surface but glossy look, this black sake set is perfect to go along with any tableware piece with its neutral colors. Packaged in a paper gift box making this ready to give as a wedding gift or for any special occasion, this floral sake set is perfect to enjoy with a small group of friends. Hand wash recommended. Discontinued
  • Sake Jug Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 6-1/2"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-5/8"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Jug Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-alloy-chrysanthemum-metallic-grey-and-black-sake-set-for-four-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-alloy-chrysanthemum-metallic-grey-and-black-sake-set-for-four-71.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-earthen-black-and-brown||ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"In a classic black color with a contrasting brown rim, the Earthen Black and Brown Collection is a heavy and sturdy collection that is perfect for longtime use in your home. Made in Japan from thick ceramic, this Asian tableware collection has a more porous looking surface. While it has several indentations throughout the entire piece, the surface is smooth to perfection for easy cleaning. Most pieces are also dishwasher and microwave safe in this collection as well. With scalloped edges in a blotchy brown tone, the quality of this collection can definitely be felt in its heavy weight. Match easily with any existing black tableware, this Asian dinnerware set is perfect for Asian dishes with their square plates, sauce dishes, noodle bowls and rice bowls. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12046 :12046-1 :12047 :12047-1 :12454 :12043-1 :12045 :12044 :T2308 :12051)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12047|12047|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Large Square Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12047.html"|""|(185.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this square plate set comes with four large individually sized dinner plates. In a smooth high gloss finish, this earthen Japanese dinner plate mimics a highly textured and rough surface by capturing natural light in its many smooth speckles throughout the entire dish.

    Perfect as an individual dinner plate, this large square plate set can also be used as a serving dish for small parties. The scalloped edges of the plate is also raised to keep saucy dishes from spilling, making this plate perfect for dishes like salads, pastas, appetizers, desserts, and entrees.

    Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this beautiful earthen plate set rests on a smaller square footing that exposes the natural white ceramic it was made from with the brown and black colors bleeding into the ceramic from the colored surfaces. The blotched brown painted areas on the wavy rim of the plate adds additional contrast to the black earthen plate, making it a unique yet subtle highlight to the presentation.

    This Japanese square plate set represents a simple yet elegant aesthetic that is complimented by a rustic brown rim. It is also microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9"" x W 9"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (11 lb 10.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-large-square-plate-set-for-four-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-large-square-plate-set-for-four-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12045|12045|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Ramen Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12045.html"|""|(26.95)|(22.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan, this large Japanese ramen bowl is perfect for enjoying your favorite Japanese ramen or noodle soup dishes.

    Featuring an earthen design, this Japanese ramen bowl is a dark black with small indented speckles all throughout the bowl that gives it a heavily textured surface however the noodle bowl is smooth and glossy all around. The top of the ramen bowl has a brown band that mixes into the black color below it giving it a more interesting look with a contrasting color.

    Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this Japanese ramen bowl is functional and versatile and is great for individual servings of noodles, stews, and pastas. This noodle bowl is also large enough to use as a -serving dish as well for family dining that can hold foods like salads and desserts as well.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese noodle bowl also makes a great gift for new college students as well.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-3/4"" x H 3-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 15.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-ramen-bowl-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-ramen-bowl-72.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 12043-1|12043-1|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12043-1.html"|""|(13.95)|(11.85)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"The perfect size for an individual portion of rice, side dishes, salads, soups, or even desserts, this stunning Japanese rice bowl makes a statement with its simple yet bold design. As a part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this amazing bowl will add a sense of raw, unfiltered beauty to your dining table. Made in Japan, this rice bowl is almost entirely glazed with black, aside from the rice bowl’s footing, which exposes the original unglazed ceramic from which it was made. The matte texture of this bottom portion provides better grip and hold on the small bowl. The bowl’s rim is glazed with a light brown color that contrasts with the dark black that dominates the bowl. Although the Japanese rice bowl is glossy and smooth, it also has a bit of a porous texture, making its surface subtly bumpy. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this wonderful little bowl is both convenient and functional and is perfect for consistent use due to its durability. Unique from other rice bowls due to its earthen feel, this Japanese rice bowl is perfect for those who want to add a natural and chic feel to their tableware.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (12.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-rice-bowl-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12043|12043|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12043.html"|""|(81.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"With a simplistic yet earthen design, this Japanese rice bowl set is a high gloss black with a visually textured surface but is very smooth at the same time. This rice bowl set also features a roughly painted brown rim, which contrasts against the smooth black look of the bowl.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl set rests on a small round footing that exposes the natural off white ceramic clay it was made from. The ceramic clay shows its hand made quality, which also shows small indentations and pores that revealed itself during the baking process of making these bowls. The ceramic is also tainted brown in the areas where it is closest to the glossed black areas as well.

    Perfect for an individual serving of rice, this Japanese rice bowl set can also be used for an assortment of side dishes, including soups, salads, and even small portions of desserts. A great addition to the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this rice bowl set is also microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 5.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12051|12051|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12051.html"|""|(10.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this Japanese soup spoon features a black, high gloss surface and brown rim. With small textured speckles throughout the entire spoon, the high gloss and smooth surface helps capture nature light in the speckles, giving it a highly textured look.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this black Japanese soup spoon has a contrasting brown rim that is roughly painted on the black surface. This spoon also provides a small smooth hook at the end to keep it from sliding into your food. The areas where the spoon rests, like the tip of the handle and the corner base of the main spoon, also exposes the natural white ceramic used to make the spoon that is slightly tinted from the glossed areas during the baking process of making the spoon.

    Perfect for eating hearty soups, this Japanese soup spoon is also perfect for stews, saucy pastas, and even cereal. A must needed addition to complete your Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this Asian soup spoon's colors are also versatile enough to go well with any other collections. Dishwasher safe.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 6-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-soup-spoon-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-soup-spoon-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12050-1|12050-1|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12050-1.html"|""|(14.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Painted a bold black color, this ceramic soy sauce dish is perfect for holding any types of sauce and condiments. With two separate compartments, the dish makes for a perfect way to keep combinations of dips together such as soy sauce and wasabi for sushi or dressing and cheese for a vegetable snack. Furthermore, if you like to eat a certain type of food with two different sauces, then this dish is perfect for you. For example, if you can’t decide whether to dip your hot pot in satay or ponzu sauce, why not use this dish and have both? The glossy and smooth texture of the dish adds to the elegance of this soy sauce dish. Made in Japan, the dish is sturdy and deep, allowing you to hold a large volume of sauce in one dish. The wavy edges and light brown accents on the dish’s rim create a natural and earthy feeling. This organic aesthetic will make you want to display sauces and toppings often, which is definitely possible, as the dish is both dishwasher and microwave safe. Incredibly useful and aesthetically pleasing, this sauce dish is guaranteed to be a fruitful addition to your dinnerware. If you are a sauce and topping lover, this wonderful soy sauce dish is also sold in a dish set of six, allowing you to exponentially increase the number of condiments available at a time.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 5-3/4"" x W 3-5/8"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (13.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12050|12050|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Soy Sauce Dishes Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12050.html"|""|(85.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made of quality ceramic, these Japanese soy sauce dish set of six is separated in half to allow two different sauces to be displayed and used at the same time. With a unique and useful design, especially for dishes that can be eaten with different sauces, this sauce dish will definitely be a useful addition to your dining table.

    Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this Japanese soy sauce dishes set comes with six sauce dishes. With a sturdy design in black with accented slightly colored brown rims, this sauce dish also has a textured look from the many speckles all over but has a smooth and glossy surface. The wavy and uneven brown rims adds to the earthen aesthetic while the bottom of the sauce dish exposes the natural ceramic it was made from.

    Deep enough to hold a fair amount of sauce, these Japanese soy sauce dishes are perfect to hold soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger for sushi. Don’t limit yourself on Japanese dishes though, as these dishes are also perfect for dressings and cheese to dip delicious vegetables into as well. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 5-3/4"" x W 3-5/8"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 10.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-soy-sauce-dishes-set-for-six-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-soy-sauce-dishes-set-for-six-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12046|12046|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Square Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12046.html"|""|(79.95)|(71.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this square plates set comes with six individually sized plates. In a smooth high gloss finish, this collection features a simplistic yet earthen design with contrasting brown scalloped rims against a dark and textured black surface.

    Made in Japan, this square plates set has edges that curve slightly upwards to keep dishes centered and to eliminate spillage. The texture speckles throughout the entire dish because of the easily captured light, making the dish look roughly textured while it is actually very smooth. The plate set rests on a smaller square footing that exposes the natural ceramic clay it is made from, which is roughly colored in the tint of brown that the rims are as well.

    Perfect for serving individually sized portions of food, this square plates set is also perfect to display appetizers, finger foods, desserts, bread, or even to simply hold your freshly made sandwich on. A great additional to any collection as the simple brown and black colors will easily match well with others; these unique square plates can also make a great gift. Diswasher and microwave safe.
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-1/8"" x W 7-1/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 13.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-square-plate-set-for-four-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-square-plate-set-for-four-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2308|T2308|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Tea Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2308.html"|""|(7.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Perfect for enjoying a freshly brewed serving of coffee or tea, this Japanese tea cup is small enough to enjoy your drink while it is still hot. This tea cup does not only have to be used for hot drinks though as it can also be perfect for sake and small servings of cold drinks.

    Part of the Earthen Black and Brown Collection, this Japanese tea cup is mainly black with smooth and glossy texture to it, with a blotched grainy brown rim at the top of the cup. Small indentations and bumps in the black glossy surface allows light to reflect and make the tea cup appear to have a much more textured and rough surface that it actually has. The bottom of this tea cup also exposes the natural white ceramic clay it was made from as well, which also has brownish orange stains which soaked into the ceramic during the baking process of making this unique and asthetically appealing tea cup.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese tea cup will also go perfectly with any tableware with its simple yet earthen black and brown colors.
  • Teacup Dimension (D 3"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Teacup Capacity (4 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-tea-cup-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-japanese-tea-cup-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11949|11949|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Brown Small Japanese Ceramic Rice Pot"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11949.html"|""|(28.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Part of the Earthen Black and Brown collection, this donburi bowl with lid is perfect for an individual serving of your favorite Japanese rice dish.

    With a smooth finish, this donburi bowl with lid has several small bumps all throughout black areas of the donburi bowl, which gives it a unique texture that is still smooth. The brown creases of the bowl with lid have a smooth and glossy glaze instead, giving it multiple textures all around. The top rim of the lid and bottom footing of this ceramic bowl with lid is also unglazed and displays the natural white ceramic that it was made from.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this donburi bowl with lid is not only great for rice dishes, but can also be used for appetizers like soups, salads or also for desserts. Complete your Earthen Black and Brown collection along with this donburi pot or even just accompany it with a matching Asian spoon.(Discontinued)
  • Product Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 3"") with lid (H 4"")
  • Prouct Wt. (1 lb 7.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-small-japanese-ceramic-rice-pot-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-brown-small-japanese-ceramic-rice-pot-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12090|12090|ITEM|"Earthen Black and Grey Japanese Cherry Blossom Rice Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12090.html"|""|(26.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl set of four features the delicate cherry blossom blooming on brown branches against a dark rustic sky.

    Perfect for enjoying small servings of rice, soup, salads, and desserts, this Japanese rice bowl set has a paper-like texture that is smooth all throughout the inside and outside of the bowl. The bottom foot of the bowl reveals an unglazed white ceramic that the rice bowl is made out of. The dark brown branches of the cherry blossom trees as well as the white blooming cherry blossoms have a contrasting smooth and glossy texture compared to the dark speckled black and gray portion of the bowl. With the rice bowl’s contracting textures and colors, these Japanese bowls stand out on their own.

    Packaged in a gift box perfect for gift wrapping, this Japanese rice bowl set would be a great gift for newlyweds or even as a house warming gift for a family of four. These rustic rice bowls are also microwavable and dishwasher safe.
  • Dimensions: D 4-3/4"" x H 2-3/8""
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 1.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-grey-japanese-cherry-blossom-rice-bowls-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-black-and-grey-japanese-cherry-blossom-rice-bowls-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t1183|T1183|ITEM|"Earthen Brown 2 Yixing Teacup (Set of 4)"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1183.html"|""|(12.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Why not match one of your favorite Yixing teapots with these little, dark brown Yixing cups? The slightly rough, clay surface will protect your hands from the heat of freshly brewed tea. Visually, these cups are simple and subtle décor, and will likely match with numerous table ware. Traditionally, Yixing tea cups were meant to be so tiny that consuming 100 cups was still considered drinking in moderation. The set comes with four cups in all. Made in Yixing, China. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (2 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-brown-2-yixing-teacup-set-of-4-40.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-brown-2-yixing-teacup-set-of-4-43.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 8st860|8ST860|ITEM|"Earthen Brown Color Yixing Tea Cups (LAST SET)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8ST860.html"|""|(4.95)|(3.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Simple and traditional Yixing tea cups are available at an affordable price. This set of two clay cups comes in an understated, earthen brown. They look more like miniature rice bowls, especially with a dense base to stand on. Traditionally, Yixing tea cups were meant to be so tiny that consuming 100 cups was still considered drinking in moderation. Like Yixing clay from ancient times, this clay set also retains heat from freshly brewed tea. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 2"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-brown-color-yixing-tea-cups-last-set-14.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/earthen-brown-color-yixing-tea-cups-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11970|11970|ITEM|"Earthen Brown Spiral Rings Wakasa Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11970.html"|""|(33.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, this pair of wakasa Japanese lacquered chopsticks is an elegant earthen brown and features unique spiral rings that are carved inwards reminiscent of tree rings. Beautiful with a natural aesthetic, this pair of chopsticks is perfect for the nature lover.

    Wakasa lacquered chopsticks also known as “wakasa nuri hashi” in Japanese is a traditional chopsticks art production method that layers lacquer upon layers of lacquer. A labor-intensive method that can sometimes take up to more than 50 layers of lacquer to complete, wakasa Japanese lacquered chopsticks designs are made by polishing or carving into the lacquer.

    The beautiful spiraling ring design of this pair of Japanese traditional chopsticks is created by carving which exposes several lacquered layers in rose, brown, and beige. Featuring square ends that taper to pointed tips, this pair of smooth and glossy Japanese lacquered chopsticks is user-friendly as it is charming.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz)
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from ceramic, these small Asian sake cup features a very earthen yet modernized feel while enjoying a nice cup of sake of your choice.

    With a modernized yet stylish design for these four small Asian sake cup, the first cup features a dark brown with light brown speckle that forms a marbleized mixture design, which resembles the dirt the earth produces. The second sake cup features a green color with tiny black speckles all throughout the cup which looks like grass that can be seen growing through the dirt to form a field of green grass. The third cup holds a slightly dark blue color with a tad of light brown dripping down into the cup, this cup resembles the serene ocean washing ashore onto the sandy beach. The last cup features a glowing red with black speckles which resembles a flaming lava that just erupted. All of these sake cups is finished off with high shine and gloss to it for optimal use.

    All of these small Asian sake cup features a very earthen ambience to it, while sipping on a nice cup of sake you can talk and show off these awesome sake cups to your friends and family. Already comes packaged in a small box which would be ideal for wrapping it up to give away as a present. Purchase these modernized sake cups and gift it away as a Christmas present to your friends and family who enjoy drinking sake.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (7.0 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan from exceptional ceramic, these Japanese serving rice bowls would be perfect for enjoying your meal in style. This item comes in a set of five, and there is more than enough room in each bowl to fit one serving of rice or noodles.

    Each of these Japanese rice bowls holds the same shape, with the rim curving outwards and a slightly wavy/indented shape for a better grip, however each bowl has their own unique design.

    First bowl features a faded light green blue color on one side with a dark yellow on the other side. The texture of the green blue side is matte and bumpy with white speckles all over the bowl. The texture for the dark yellow side is smooth on certain areas, but with textured on some because there's some brown glaze dripping on the bottom of the bowl. There is a slight color change when each of the two side touches one in the middle, a faded dull green. The inside of the bowl is similar to the outside, according to each side of the color. However when looking at the dark yellow side, there's a lot more brown textured speckled glaze inside.

    The second bowl is mostly black with a nice mixture of brown, purple, blue, and white. The texture for the black part is all matte, but the mixture of color is smooth and glossy. The design of the mixture of color looks as if someone ran their brush across the bowl to the rim of it to form this unique dripping design. The top part of the design is a slight brownish color, which fades into a light purple and blue color, and then it turns into a white. This whole mixture of color has a speckle effect to it, and you would notice the white part drips all the way down to the foot of the bowl and

    The color of the third bowl consist of a green and white background for the rim and the inside of the bowl and the outside bottom of the bowl looks like a s speckled light brown color such as what a sandpaper color might look like. There is a simple design on the speckled light brown parts with a black half drawn circle; they look like smiley face but without the eyes, all around the bowl. Between the light sandpaper color and green there is a line of dark brown between the two. When looking inside of the bowl you would notice the dark green color but with splotchy white background giving it a cool effect while eating your bowl of rice. The texture for the green, dark brown and black part is smooth and glossy, whereas the speckled light brown part is matted.

    The fourth bowl consist of an off white color with small brown speckles which gives it a rough like texture to the whole bowl. On the outside and inside rim of the bowl, there's a rustic design of engraved black and brown lines and dots. The rim of the bowl is painted light brown all around.

    The last bowl features a dark red brown color for the whole inside and partly outside of the bowl. There is an one of a kind unique design on the front of the bowl, where the artist used his/her brush to make some kind of interesting lines that forms circles right next to one another. The color for this part is a mixture of dark yellow with black, when looking closely at that part you would notice a crackling effect.

    These Japanese rice bowls each display their own unique design. This is a must for those who enjoy the earthen look that these bowls have or simply add it to your collection of bowls you have at home. Change it up and use these gorgeous bowls when you have guest over, you would definitely have a lot of great compliments while serving your guests. These bowls comes packaged in a nice black box, perfect as a gift idea.

    This item is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 11.2 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan from skilled craftsmen, this owl shaped grater is carefully shaped into an adorable white owl with yellow and black eyes and a brown beak and feet. With an over all creamy white color, there are also small speckles of grey and brown seen on the owl. The center belly of the owl is concave to hold juices and this is where ceramic points are located for grating small portions of ginger, cheese and more. Perfect for putting on display in your kitchen as well, this adorable owl shaped grater is also available in black and dusky speckled gray.
  • Grater Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 3-3/4"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt (5.6 oz)
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    		 When getting acquainted with another country’s culture, the thing that we turn to next to food, is that of the country’s language.  Indeed, language is deeply tied to a culture and a people’s identity.

    In East Asia, the Chinese language, and specifically its written form, has had a predominant influence on China’s neighboring countries.  For centuries, nobilities and the educated classes in both Korea and Japan held the written Chinese language in high esteem, and a learned man is judged based on his knowledge of the Chinese classics.  Today, however, in China, Japan, and Korea, distinctive languages have developed and evolved, each with its own sound, texture, and words. 

    Here at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of East Asian writing. 

    Chinese

    Of the three languages, Chinese is the oldest. It has been in existence for around three thousand years.  Chinese writing is largely based on early pictograms that depicted a close relationship between the observations in the real world and the meaning and form of the word itself.

    The Chinese writing system went through several stages of development.  The earliest form of Chinese writing was found on oracle bone inscriptions that date back to the Shang dynasty (1711-1066 B.C.) With the unification of China by the Qin emperor, Chinese writing developed into the “Seal script” and became standardized.    The “Official” or “Clerical” script was developed in Han Dynasty (206 B.C -200 A.D) by low level clerks who felt the curved “Seal script” was too time consuming.

    With this development, Chinese writing entered into the period scholars call—modern writing.  Many of the Chinese characters have not changed since the clerical development.

    At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we carry many beautiful dinner and tea wares featuring various Chinese scripts. 
       
    For a taste of the cursive script similar to the “seal script” of Qin dynasty, our Chinese Poem tableware set will bring the refinement of the cursive script into your home.  Our Chin dynasty poem dinnerware set features the “clerical script” that speaks of balance and practicality.  Set in frosted glass, the bold calligraphy of this clerical script suggests a sense of style and combines this ancient language with contemporary aesthetics. 

    Korean

    Korean has been spoken on the Korean peninsula for more than 2,000 years, but the writing system was not devised until the fifteenth century A.D, during the reign of King Sejong in Yi dynasty (1392-1910). 

    King Sejong created a Korean alphabet that was made up of twenty-eight letters (jamo) although only twenty-four remain in use today.    The alphabet was created to better transcribe the rich polyphonic spoken language of Korea that differed from monophonic Chinese. 

    The Korean writing system was not a result of borrowing and adapting from another writing system, but was an entirely new invention.  Known today as Han’gul, Korean is unique, because unlike other alphabet systems, Korean is not written horizontally, but instead form alphabet units resembling the block format of Chinese characters. 

    Created to capture the unique sound of Korean language, Han’gul has become the distinctive writing system of today’s Korea and is used in both North and South Korea. 

    Like the curved and circular strokes of the Korean script, the celadon vases of Korea emphasize the beauty of form and are pleasing to the eyes. 
    You can find a variety of Korean Celdaon vases at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, each individually hand crafted to illustrate the harmony in its curved forms and its fine luminous surfaces.  Just as han’gul is a unique creation of the Korean peninsula, the celadon vase carries a simple yet remarkable sophistication that makes it stand out on its own.

    Japanese

    The Japanese writing system is a combination of three kinds of scripts: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana.  Kanji (Chinese characters) was first imported into Japan through the Korean peninsula in the fifth century A.D.  The imported Chinese characters eventually became appropriated for their phonetic qualities instead of the meanings in the development of Man’yogana. 

    Hiragana and Katakana were simplified from Kanji in the Heian period (794-1192 A.D).  Katakana is made up of lines and angles, while Hiragana is formed by curved lines.  Hiragana originated from the cursive Chinese script and in the past was seen as more personal in contrast to Kanji and Katakana that is often used in official memorandums and documents. 

    At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, you can find a combination of the three different scripts in our elegant tea sets and dinnerwares.  

    Our Japanese wedding poem tea set and Kutani Poem tea set features the cursive Hiragana script.  While the Abstract Calligraphy Bowl features the dignified Kanji script.  For a combination of the three different scripts that make up Japanese writing, the Japanese Kyushu tea set for two will blend the beauty of the language with the rich enjoyment of tea.

    Each of these three East Asian languages tells stories of its people and country’s history and culture.  Chinese, Korean, and Japanese writing is also deeply tied to the practice of calligraphy, which is the practice of letter writing as a form of art.  You can read more on calligraphy in our May 2002 newsletter.

    You can now share this beauty of East Asian writing with friends and family.  At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we offer a wide array of dinner and tea ware carrying beautiful and meaningful Chinese, Japanese and Korean scripts.  Our Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy sake sets combine both the beauty of East Asian writing with the art of calligraphy.  The poetic encounter between words, calligraphy and the taste of sake will illuminate the quiet beauties of life that so many ancient poets yearned after.      		  OUR 2010 NEWSLETTERS

    East Asian Writing:  Their beauty and their history

    Calligraphy & Sumi-e

    The Bento Box

    Japanese Woodblock Printing

    Magical Meaning of Cranes

    Chinese Chop Seal & Ink

    Japanese Furoshiki and Noren

    The Magnificent of Mount Fuji


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    MAY WE SUGGEST:

    Nomu Sake Set (S993)

    Japanese Wedding Poem Bowl (10692)

    White Flowers Ikebana Celadon Vase (5686)

    Small Sutra Yixing Teapot (8wt814)



     

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 9634|9634|ITEM|"Ebony Chopsticks w/ White Oyster and Pearl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9634.html"|""|(10.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Sleek and stylish, these chopsticks combine a simplicity of colors with a contemporary design. The upper halves of the chopsticks are rectangular and feature a squared tip made of white oyster shell and round mother-of-pearl. Sheer and translucent, the soft cloud-like tones of the oyster shell and pearl vividly contrast with the smooth, polished ebony of the chopsticks. The bottom halves of the chopsticks taper into round tips. Made in Thailand.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 10-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 oz.)
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  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz.)
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    "|"In Japan, the 6th century Indian Buddist monk, Bodhidharma, known as Daruma, found enlightenment upon meditation in a cave. In the process, his limbs shriveled and his eyelids were cut off. Hence, he is famously represented by a papier-mâché doll. The Japanese character representing prosperity, luck, and fortune graces the smooth, red Daruma in brilliant gold strokes. Considered the protector of households, businesses, and political campaigns, Daruma dolls are sold sans pupils. These are painted in when its possessor's wish--a victorious election or successful and profitable year, perhaps--has been achieved. This daruma is more a display piece and may not upright all the time. Made in Japan. Discontinued
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  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 4 oz.)
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    "|"Perched at the doors of businesses throughout Japan, Maneki Neko commonly rests with its left paw raised to invite in visitors. The feline figure is incarnated here as a sleek, white coin bank with a red collar and gold bell. Chinese characters for money, peaceful household, and luck-bringer decorate its smooth ceramic surface. As a reminder to save your money, the character for fortune sits on the smooth, full belly. Put it by the entryway or on your desk. Sitting pretty on the included red fabric, this kitty truly looks like the cat's meow. Comes in a paper gift box. Made in Japan.
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (H 8"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 8 oz.)
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  • Rice Paddle Dimension (L 8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz.)
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    We have selected a variety of air pots from the premier maker, Zojirushi who is world renowned for its dominance in Asian convenience appliances such as the electric pot or rice cookers.

    The models we carry include; the Micom Super Boiler and the Five Liter Electric Hot Water Dispensing Pot which is our biggest models. Once you have experienced the convenience of having hot water around the clock, you won't go back to the whistling tea kettle again.

    All you need to do is fill the air pot as needed and keep it plugged in. For quick, hot, safe meal preparation; the instant noodles, pasta, and other treats you enjoy will need only a squirt of hot water to get started. This appliance makes life so easy for people on the go and the simple, one touch feature is great for use by children and the elderly as well."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/electric-air-pots-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/electric-air-pots-40.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-elegant-and-modern-cherry-blossom||ITEM|"Elegant and Modern Cherry Blossom"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"With a stylish and modern design that is perfect for all year round, the Elegantly Modern and Stylish Cherry Blossom collection has a surprise on every portion of this tableware that will make its owner appreciate the hand made details of this collection.

    Featuring a single branch in the very center of each piece, this beautiful Japanese tableware collection makes these well-loved flowers the center of attention for this collection. With a thin black indented stroke, the off white blooming cherry blossoms keep the beauty of spring lasting for every season.

    With three different colors in an earthen black with navy blue speckles, a brownish gray in the center, and finally and off white cream color at the end, each color also surprises you with a different texture. The black side of each dish has a rough yet smooth matte texture, while the center brownish gray color has a more smooth and glossy texture, and finally the off white cream section featuring a soft paper smooth texture.

    With several pieces perfect for serving a wide variety of dishes like soups, salads, desserts, appetizers, sauces, and main courses, you can even complete the collection with matching mugs for your favorite hot or cold drinks as well. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12075-1 :12074 :12077-1 :12078-1 :12080-1 :T2328)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/elegant-and-modern-cherry-blossom-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/elegant-and-modern-cherry-blossom-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1225|S1225|ITEM|"Elegant Blue and White Ceramic Spring Blossoms Microwave Safe Sake Set for Two"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1225.html"|""|(14.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality ceramic, this beautiful microwave safe sake set for two comes with a sake serving jug and two matching cups. Enjoy your favorite sake with a close friend with this elegant sake set.

    Featuring a beautiful high glazed glossy finish, this microwave safe sake set is at once simple yet elegant. Featuring the motif of small spring blossoms in blue intricately depicted set against a classic white background, this sake set is great for lovers of simple classic designs.

    The sake jug in the set features a curved lip design to facilitate the pouring and serving of sake. Two small matching sake cups feature lovely blue rims that complement the charming blossoms design.

    With the simple and lovely design of spring flowers, this microwave safe sake set makes a wonderful gift for couples.

    Item comes packaged in a paper box. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Sake Jug Dimension (D 2-5/8"" x H 5-5/8"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-7/8"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Jug Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (14.8 oz)
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    "|"Crafted from quality porcelain in Japan, this lovely Japanese rice bowl set features five elegant rice bowls in a classic palette of blue against white. Great for serving rice, soup, and dessert, this rice bowl set makes a charming addition to any dining table.

    Featuring well loved Japanese motifs of cherry blossoms and maple leaves, this Japanese rice bowl set features a timeless beauty. Beautifully glazed to a perfect smooth finish, this lovely rice bowl set is microwave and dishwasher safe.

    Featuring traditional motifs of cherry blossoms and maple leaves in white against a dark blue glaze, this rice bowl set is white on the interior. Cherry blossoms are well-loved flowers in Japan. Known for their beautiful forms and short time of bloom, cherry blossoms are symbols of transient beauty. Maple leaves, long associated with fall, are also beloved motifs in Japan. They are loved for their graceful forms as well as their charming deep red color.

    Elegantly simple and stylish in appearance, this lovely porcelain Japanese rice bowl set for five makes a great idea for newly weds.

    Item comes packaged in a paper gift box for protection.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/4"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 4.4 oz)
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    Complete with a lid, this small chawa mushi cup is the perfect way to serve and enjoy chawa mushi or desert dishes.

    Chawanmushi literally means “tea cup steam”, it is an egg custard dish commonly found in Japanese cuisine. Enjoyed either hot or cold, Chawanmushi is a delightful and dainty dish that will surprise your guests and satisfy their palates.

    Beautifully glazed to a fine finish, this chawa mushi cup is also dishwasher safe. Elegantly simple and authentically charming, this chawa mushi cup makes a wonderful addition and a fine gift for friends and loved ones.
  • Chawa Mushi Cup Dimension (D 3"" x H 3"")
  • Chawa Mushi Cup Wt. (0.53 lb.)
  • Product Wt. (0.53 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| t2296|T2296|ITEM|"Elegant Cherry Blossom on Red Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2296.html"|""|(47.45)|(37.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China from sturdy cast iron, this tetsubin cast iron teapot brings two different materials together to make a unique and elegant tea pot.

    Different from the classic cast iron teapot design, this tetsubin cast iron teapot features a ceramic lid with cherry blossom designs. Made from fine ceramic in China, the hand painted thin and thick black lines make the cherry blossom designs on a blotched reddish brown color over white. This ceramic lid helps this tetsubin teapot stand out from others.

    With a long egg shape, this tetsubin cast iron teapot also comes with a iron handle and removable stainless steel infuser basket. While the outside of the cast iron teapot is a grainy surface, the inside of the teapot is smooth and lined in enamel to help prevent the teapot from rusting.

    A perfect gift for those who like the traditional tetsubin or cast iron teapot look, this elegant cast iron teapot adds uniqueness with its decorative ceramic and hand painted lid. Hand wash recommended for this item. This teapot is meant for brewing tea and not intended for stove top use.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/2"" x W 4-3/4"" x H 5-1/4"") With handle (H 7-5/8"")
  • Teapot Capacity (22 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/elegant-cherry-blossom-on-red-tetsubin-cast-iron-teapot-75.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/elegant-cherry-blossom-on-red-tetsubin-cast-iron-teapot-77.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11751|11751|ITEM|"Elegant Wakasa Shell Inlay Japanese Chopsticks for Sale"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11751.html"|""|(32.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine wood, this beautiful pair of chopsticks for sale has a stunning and elegant design, making the beautiful rectangular shell inlay that has been embedded into the chopsticks the center of attention.

    Wakasa chopsticks, like this beautiful pair of chopsticks for sale, are intricate works of art that take time and patience to complete. With Wakasa chopsticks, a small stick of wood sits at the base while the craftsman slowly adds layer upon layer of lacquer over it. These layers, sometimes coming up to about 50 layers of lacquer, are a way to add mesmerizing different colored effects with the chopsticks. With this pair of Asian chopsticks, the craftsman used colors of black, light brown, dark brown, white, and red to made the effect he wanted. Once all the layers have completed, as well as inserting the beautiful rectangular shell inlay at the top, he then carves down the chopsticks, exposing the layered designs and finally adding a finishing smooth gloss over the chopsticks.

    While mainly being black, this pair of chopsticks for sale has a surprise at every corner. The top half of the chopsticks exposes rings of different colors in light brown, red, dark brown, and white circling around the rectangular shell inlay in the center. Towards the bottom of the chopsticks also exposes these colors in a ring like fashion, showing the multiple layers of lacquer used to make this effect. On each side of these square chopsticks, you can now truly view all the different layers of color used in these Wakasa chopsticks as the entire sides are fully lined in the multiple layered colors of dark brown, red, and white. Finally, another surprise can be seen at the very top of the chopsticks, which the craftsman also embedded a beautiful square shell inlay right in the center.

    This beautiful work of art shows the time and patience used to make these chopsticks, making the owner appreciate every fine detail to complete it. A perfect gift for any artist or for someone who appreciates works of art, this pair of Asian chopsticks can be used either to eat with, display, or even used as a stylish accessory to hold up your hair. Wrapped in a plastic wrap, hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/elegant-wakasa-shell-inlay-japanese-chopsticks-for-sale-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/elegant-wakasa-shell-inlay-japanese-chopsticks-for-sale-75.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5047|5047|ITEM|"Eleven and Three Quarter Inch Maneki Neko"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5047.html"|""|(65.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Start saving your ""fortune"" in this kitty bank! This cat is often seen in Japanese restaurants for good fortune. Maneki Neko, or the Welcome Cat, is the original fortune cat bringing great fortunes. In the old days Maneki Neko was widely favored for business prosperity, family happiness, and the calling of many customers. It is said that this fortune cat with its left paw raised brings a thousand customers, and with its right paw brings a fortune of money. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (H 11-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 4 oz.)
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    -- February 8th is Chinese New Year!--

    -Chinese New Year Dishes!-

    -- Valentine's Day Gift Guife--

    -- Last Minute Gifts!-
    Cherry Blossom Red Chopsticks
    Was: $7.95
    SALE: $7.25
    Pink Love Greeting Card (Blank)
    Was: $5.35
    SALE: $3.65
    Sweet Sakura Blossom Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.75
    Pink Cherry Blossom Incense Stick Burner
    Was: $16.95
    SALE: $15.25
    Green Dragon Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.55
    Chinese Zodiac Carved Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.55
    Amber Jade Lucky Buddha Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.55
    Chinese Brocade Lipstick Case
    Was: $5.25
    SALE: $2.45
    Goldfish and Lotus Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Abundance Gaiwan Cup
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $13.35
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Adorable Japanese Wedding Doll
    Was: $172.95
    SALE: $145.25
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    -Graduation Season is Here-

    -- The Latest Collection--

    -- BRAND NEW ITEMS-
    Great Wave Insulated Lunch Bag Set
    Was: $47.95
    SALE: $43.15
     
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    -- CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS TO SAVE $$$ ON THIS HUGE SALE--

    -- THE LATEST FROM OUR KITCHEN --

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Earthen Japanese Tea Cups Set for Five
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $34.15
    Blue Crackled Lucky Cat Mug
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $10.15
    Adorable Daruma and Lucky Cat Tea Cup
    $14.95
    Dark Peach Crackled Japanese Cat Tea Cup
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $10.15
    Pale Yellow Japanese Tea Cup
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $10.15
    White and Teal Blue Cherry Blossom Chopsticks
    Was: $7.95
    SALE: $6.35
    Minimalist White and Tan Cherry Blossom Soup Spoon
    $5.05
    Carved Cherry Blossom Design Japanese Wooden Kokeshi Doll
    $47.95
    Somber Japanese Wood Doll
    $46.95
    Blissful Cherry Blossom Japanese Kokeshi Doll
    $48.95
    Modest Yellow Kimono Wooden Japanese Doll
    $62.95
    Kuan Yin Incense Burner
    Was: $31.25
    SALE: $28.15
    Wooden Longevity Asian Coasters Set of Six
    $15.95
    Edgy White Plum Blossom Rectangle Dinner Plate
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $23.75
    Metallic Grey with Black Speckle Rectangular Plate
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $23.75
    Light Pale Green Cherry Blossom Tea Set for Five
    $44.95
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    --Some Unique Gift Ideas for Chinese New Year!--
    Silver Success Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Wealth Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Fortune Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Chinese Coin Feng Shui Necklace
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Peace Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Long Life Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Prosperity Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Lucky God Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Tribal Marking Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Round Auspicious Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Eight-Sided Ba Gua Pendant Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Longevity Jade Necklace II
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Happy Buddha Jade Lucky Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Green Dragon Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Small Genuine Jade Ten Coins Charm
    Was: $5.05
    SALE: $2.55
    Rat Ceramic Lucky Charm
    Was: $8.45
    SALE: $6.75
    Tiger Ceramic Lucky Charm
    Was: $8.45
    SALE: $6.75
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    -- February 8th is Chinese New Year!--

    -Valentine's Day Gift Guide-

    -- HUGE CLEARANCE SALE--

    -- HERES A FEW CLEARANCE DEALS!-
    Brushed Blue Tea Set (1 teapot & 4 cups)
    Was: $42.95
    SALE: $29.95
    Shangri-La Teapot
    Was: $36.85
    SALE: $24.55
    Winged Yixing Teaset
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $33.75
    Amber Glow Japanese Maple Oriental Teapot
    Was: $40.95
    SALE: $32.75
    Spring Flowers Square Ceramic Plate
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $5.65
    Salad Plate Luminescent Green
    Was: $7.05
    SALE: $6.35
    Adorable Giraffe Children’s Lunch Box
    Was: $7.85
    SALE: $4.95
    Adorable Deer Kids’ Lunch Box
    Was: $7.85
    SALE: $4.95
    Dark Blue Wood Chopsticks Set
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.15
    Travel Chopsticks Navy Carrying Case
    Was: $3.95
    SALE: $1.95
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Calligraphy Shrimp in Silver Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
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    -- Start Decorating!--

    -- Stunning Holiday Cards--

    -- Plan Your Holiday Dinner--

    -- BEST SELLERS--
    Geisha Trio Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha w/ Gu-Zin Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Hokusai Tidal Wave Paper Wallet
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.95
    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.95
    SALE: $30.05
    Stove Top Fish Roaster
    Was: $19.35
    SALE: $17.45
    Iron Tamago Pan
    Was: $24.35
    SALE: $21.95
    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $37.15
    Maple Leaves Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    12 Inch Bamboo Steamer
    Was: $27.85
    SALE: $25.05
    Fire Rings Pattern Chopsticks
    Was: $7.85
    SALE: $7.05
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $5.05
    Longevity Black Chopstick W/ Case
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Longevity Cranes Chopsticks Set
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Red Magnolia Chopstick Set with Tube
    Was: $19.25
    SALE: $17.35
    Tiny Metallic White Maneki Neko Cat
    Was: $8.95
    SALE: $7.05
    Seven Inch White Maneki Neko
    Was: $17.95
    SALE: $16.85
    Tiny Red Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Chinese Calligraphy Sake Set
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $13.55
    Tsunami Sake Set
    Was: $24.75
    SALE: $19.95
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Happiness Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $8.65
    SALE: $7.75
    Sake Masu 1
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.95
    Five Pattern Noodle Bowl Set III
    Was: $53.55
    SALE: $44.45
    Porcelain Karakusa Japanese Bowl Gift Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.55
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl Set
    Was: $51.85
    SALE: $41.95
    Blue Dragonfly Sushi Set for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $32.95
    Contemporary Zen Black Sushi and Sake Set
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $56.25
    Salmon Surprise Appetizer Set
    Was: $52.95
    SALE: $39.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
    Was: $25.35
    SALE: $22.55
    Large Serving Cherry Blossom Bowl
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $30.35
    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
    Was: $40.25
    SALE: $36.25
    Adorable Tea for Two Puppy Tea Set
    Was: $48.75
    SALE: $39.95
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    -- Gift Guides for Everyone--
     

     

    -- BEST SELLERS--
    Polka Dots Porcelain Teaset for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $35.95
    Japanese Folklore Tea Cup Set
    Was: $35.55
    SALE: $29.95
    Brown and Yellow Seahorse Yixing Clay Mug
    Was: $19.95
    SALE: $17.95
    Gecko Marbled Clay Yixing Tea Cup
    Was: $22.65
    SALE: $19.65
    Alluring Ocean Blue Seahorse Yixing Cup
    Was: $22.65
    SALE: $20.15
    3-1/2 Inch Silver Foil Origami Papers
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $4.05
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Happiness Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $8.65
    SALE: $7.75
    Sake Masu 1
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.95
    Five Pattern Noodle Bowl Set III
    Was: $53.55
    SALE: $44.45
    Porcelain Karakusa Japanese Bowl Gift Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.55
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl Set
    Was: $51.85
    SALE: $41.95
    Blue Dragonfly Sushi Set for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $32.95
    Contemporary Zen Black Sushi and Sake Set
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $56.25
    Salmon Surprise Appetizer Set
    Was: $52.95
    SALE: $39.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
    Was: $25.35
    SALE: $22.55
    Large Serving Cherry Blossom Bowl
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $30.35
    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
    Was: $40.25
    SALE: $36.25
    Adorable Tea for Two Puppy Tea Set
    Was: $48.75
    SALE: $39.95
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    -- Gift Guides for Everyone--
     

    --From our Kitchen to Yours!--

    -- Best Sellers--
    Geisha Trio Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha w/ Gu-Zin Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
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    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
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    "|"Made in China from quality wood, this chopsticks set features beautiful geishas staring off onto the many popular sights of Japan.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze, this chopsticks set comes with five assorted designs, each with a geisha in a decorative kimono staring off onto a different scene from Japan. In the first pair, a geisha in a beautiful purple cherry blossom kimono and green obi staring off into a golden sunset sky with a small mountain and a beautiful crane with cherry blossoms flying above. The next pair has a geisha dressed in a black cherry blossom kimono with pink decorative obi staring off onto a bright blue-sky and view of Mt. Fuji. The next pair displays a geisha in a black maple leaf kimono and red obi staring off into the sunset of the Kinkaku-Ji Castle. The next pair shows a geisha wearing a pink cherry blossom kimono with pink obi staring at falling cherry blossoms in spring. Finally, the last pair shows a geisha in a red cherry blossom kimono with blue obi staring off onto the To-Ji Pagoda Castle in Kyoto.

    Most of what can be seen in Kyoto, Japan today is that from the Edo Period, one of the most popular times in Japanese history. With its deep history, beautifully architected castles, and many sights to see, Kyoto today is still one of the best cultural and educational places to visit in Japan. Whether you or a loved one has visited Kyoto before or know of the history and are looking forward to visiting one day, this chopsticks set is perfect gift for Kyoto or Edo Period fans.

    Wrapped in a plastic wrap, this chopsticks set also has a more natural wooden look, which makes it easy to pair with tableware. The bottom tapered tip of the chopstick also has ridges, which makes it easier to hold onto food.
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  • Product Wt. (2.2 oz)
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    Uniquely designed, this pair of fancy chopsticks features the lovely natural shade of wood on the bottom. The upper portion of this pair chopsticks is in a metallic shade of dark purple which then overlaps into a cheery bright pink. In the center is the alluring motif of a graceful crescent moon.

    But this pair of fancy chopsticks is more than just enchanting, it is also functional and a great option for users new to using chopsticks. With a tapering shape that begins with a broad top and ends with narrow tips, this pair of chopsticks also feature gridded tips that enhance grip making it easy to pick up food items.

    Beautifully lacquered to a gentle matt finish, this pair of chopsticks is a wonderful choice whether you are searching for utensils for your dining table or a unique gift idea to surprise friends and family.

    Each pair of chopsticks is sold individually. Please note that hand washing is recommended for this item.
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  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 10856|10856|ITEM|"Endless Knot Painted Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10856.html"|""|(1.25)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"These bright red chopsticks decorated with a gold printed endless knot motif on the upper half is finished at the very top with a band of gold and blue Asian design. According to Buddhist teachings, the endless knot overlaps without a beginning or an end and symbolizes Buddha's infinite wisdom. The smooth red finish makes these a festive addition to your table, and the symbolism of the motif makes it a lovely gift idea. The chopsticks are round in shape and have a tapered pointed end which makes it easy to handle food. Hand washing recommended. Wrapped in plastic. Made in China.
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  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted with quality ceramic, this Japanese sake serving set comes with a sake jug and four matching sake cups.

    Featuring a lovely shade of dark blue with a metallic sheen finish, this Japanese sake set features a lovely and enchanting design with speckles and swirls of white. Inspired by snow-capped mountains in early evening, this Japanese sake serving set is an alluring addition for sake lovers.

    The sake jug in this sake set is in the unique shape of a square which is beautifully complemented by classic round sake cups.

    Glazed to smooth glossy finish, this Japanese sake serving set is subtle yet charming and is the perfect way to serve and enjoy your favorite sake.

    Packaged in a paper box. Hand washing is recommended for this item
  • Sake Jug Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 6-5/8"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Sake Jug Capacity (14 fl oz)
  • Sake Cup Capacity (2 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 9.6 oz)
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    When talking about Asian fruits, we are entering into a whole exotic world of flavors, smells and tastes and unique looks that can be an eye opener into the amazing variety that the Mother Nature offers.

    Because of the varied climates of the Asian continent, the fruits that come from Asia are just as varied. A wide variety of unique tropical fruits come from Southeast Asia and South Asia. East Asia also boasts of its own unique species. This month, we will journey into the world of Asian fruits and experience some of the interesting and unique sights, smells and tastes.

    King and Queen of Fruits

    In Asia, the title of the ""King of Fruits"" goes to a unique fruit that at first sight and smell may be a put-off to many. A large fruit with a greenish brown hard spiky shell that has been described by many foreigners to smell like ""gas leakage"" or ""dog droppings""-the durian is the undisputable King of fruits with its impressive appearance, and its unmistakable smell. But once you get past its hard spiky exterior, its insides are a rich silky golden yellow. What many has termed as a distasteful smell of the fruit, for the lovers of this fruit is one of its distinctive mark of the full rich experience that durians offer.

    The flesh of the durian is silky and smooth and melts in one's mouth. It has a sweet aftertaste that is enriched by its unique smell. Durian flesh is also often used for other kinds of dessert. In Southeast Asia, durians are used to make ice-cream, cream puffs, pudding, puree, and even moon cakes. It is a fruit that is one of a kind and that should be tried at least once in a lifetime.

    The fruit that is crowned the ""Queen of Fruits"" is another tropical Southeast Asian fruit with a hard shell exterior, but of a completely different taste and smell from the durian. The mangosteen with its round purple exterior is a mild subtle fruit. Peel away the hard shell and you will find juicy soft white translucent flesh that is at once sweet and quenching. In Chinese culinary thoughts where durian is thought to be a ""heaty"" fruit, the ""cooling"" mangosteen which comes to fruit during the same season as durian is its perfect companion. It is succulent, sweet with subtle notes of fruity fragrance, and is in every way a royal fruit when it comes to deliciousness.

    Legendary Fruits

    The Dragon Fruit
    Like its name suggests, this super fruit is packed with all the nutritional goodness your body needs. Originating in Indonesia, this fruit is given its name because like the Chinese legendary creature, it boasts of a unique fiery pink appearance that resembles the balls of flames commonly found in Chinese depiction of dragons. Past its unique pink exterior resembling a mystical ball of flame, the interior of dragon fruit is a juicy white dotted with edible black seeds. Slightly reminiscent of the texture of kiwis, this dragon fruit actually comes the fruits of the White-fleshed Pitahaya, which comes from the cactus family.

    Rambutan
    A Southeast Asian originating in Malaysia, it resembles a small hairy red ball and seems to have come right out of an animation of Miyazaki's imagination. The name rambutan comes from the Malay word ""rambut"" which means hair, as such the fruit is known as the hairy fruit. This adorable fruit is bright red and features many hairy hooks all over its exterior. The interior of this fruit is a translucent milky flesh which covers a brown seed in the center. The flesh of the rambutan is chewy and juicy and is tangy, sweet, and fragrant. In Southeast Asia, the rambutan fruit is typically sold in a bunch, during its fruiting season, roadside stalls are vibrant with red of the rambutans and families can be seen carrying bunches of this fruit home.

    Jackfruit
    From afar, the jackfruit's exterior can easily mistaken the durian with its greenish longish shape and its hard shell-like exterior, but closer inspection the jackfruit actually looks quite different from the durian. For one, it does not have the sharp spikes of the durian. Native to Malaysia and much of Southeast Asia, the jackfruit also grows in Brazil and Jamaica where the climate supports its flourish.

    The name jackfruit came from the Portuguese name for this fruit ""jaca"" which, in turn was derived from its Malay name ""chakka"".
    The flesh of the jackfruit once you get past its shell is a unique thick and chewy, and has been described as starchy and fibrous. Its flesh is also in an interesting shade of vibrant orange. It has a unique strong taste that is at once sweet and distinctive.

    Starfruit
    Also known as Carambola, the starfruit is native to the Phillipines and Indonesia. It given its name beacause when cut cross-section, the cut slices resemble little stars. Starfruits feature five ridges and are light green and feature a waxy exterior. Its flesh is translucent and light yellow in color.

    The entire starfruit is edible including the skin. The texture of starfruits is crunchy, firm and juicy. Starfruits are cooling and qunching and hence is extremely popular in Southeast Asia and across Asia, especially during the hot summer months.

    Milder Options

    Not all Asian fruits are flamboyant in appearance and highly flavorful, there are also subtler Asian fruits that are just as popular and well loved.

    Lychee
    The favorite fruit of the famous Concubine Yang of the Tang dynasty Emperor, lychee is a highly popular fruit all across Asia. Fruit of a sub-tropical tree, the lychee is native to China, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Featuring a red crispy shell, the interior of the lychee is delicate and wispy in texture with translucent milky flesh that is at once sweet and juicy wrapped around a single brown seed.

    Longan
    Belonging to the same family as the lychee, the longan is a cousin to the lychee fruit. Just like the lychee, the longan also features a crunchy shell that is brown in color and which is peeled before enjoying the juicy and sweet flesh of the fruit, which like the lychee has a single seed in the center.

    When enjoying the longan fruit, the translucent juicy flesh is eaten and the seed is discarded. Longan flesh is typically more chewy than the lychee flesh, and is less sweet, but more quenching and subtler.

    Yuzu
    A highly popular fruit in Japan, the yuzu originates in East Asia. A citrus fruit, the yuzu resembles many other citrus fruits in that it has a thick dimpled skin that protects the fruit's flesh. Yuzu resembles a grapefruit in appearance and is typically yellow or green depending on the ripeness. Yuzu has a tart flavor with hints of citrusy fragrance, and its fresh zesty flavor is highly popular in Japanese cuisine. Yuzu juice is also use for seasoning in both Japanese and Korean cooking. In Korea, yuzu is also used to create a thick marmalade like syrup that is used to create ""yujacha"" which literally translates to yuzu tea.

    The Rich and Varied World of Asian Fruits
    The world of Asian fruits is a rich chapter that our monthly newsletter can only serve as a small opening for. We hope that through this month's newsletter you get a glimpse of some exotic, strange, tasty and interesting Asian fruits, and that the next time you visit an Asian supermarket to be sure to keep an eye out for a new type of Asian fruit that you may not have tried before. Get beyond its strange exterior, and get a taste of what Asian fruits can truly offer!

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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, this pair of Japanese lacquered chopsticks is a unique and gorgeous addition to any dining table.

    Wakasa nuri hashi, also known as wakasa lacquered chopsticks are traditional hand crafted chopsticks that originated in the Fukui prefecture of Japan during the Edo period. The process for making the wakasa Japanese lacquered chopsticks is labor intensive. Layer after layer of lacquer is applied, sometimes a pair of chopsticks can feature up to fifty layers. Designs of chopsticks is then either carved or polished.

    The beautiful swirling effect is a the result of carving the Japanese lacquered chopsticks. In a classic black that beautifully complements the maroon and yellow swirls, this pair of chopsticks makes a charming gift.

    This Japanese lacquered chopsticks also have four pieces of shell inlays on the front and back of chopsticks that change color as it reflects light. Shards of pearl and shell also decorate the inside of the swirled lacquered designs.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
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    		 What has been used by the human race since as early as 5000B.C.E and has been a central item in trade among the ancient civilizations of Greece, Egypt, and India, and is of central importance in the preparation, preservation and flavoring of food?

    And what is this greatly desired luxury item that spurred trade from the ancient civilizations and fueled the maritime exploration and trade in the age of discovery when Christopher Columbus set sail for the Indies?  It is none other than spices.  For millennia, it has played an important role in driving trade, civilization, and today continues to be a rich part of our culinary experience.

    For the month of December, we will explore the rich and varied world of Asian herbs and spices and look at this rich treasure trove of flavors.  We will look at Asian herbs and spices, their unique culinary properties, uses, and medicinal values.

    Herbs or Spices

    The words herbs and spices are commonly used interchangeably to refer to parts of plants used to prepare and flavor food.  But herbs and spices do have subtle differences.   Herbs refer to the leaves of non-woody plants and herbs are commonly used in larger quantities than spices to add flavor to food.

    Spices are usually obtained from roots, flowers, fruits, seeds or barks of plants, and spices can come from both woody and non-woody plants.  Spices often have a stronger flavor than herbs and as a result are used in a lesser quantity.  Spices are also often used as a form of preservative.

    Asian Herbs and Spices

    Chilies
    Also known as chili peppers, chilies originated on the American continent, and were used as early as 7500 B.C.E.  Since what historians have termed the Columbian exchange where a massive amount of plant species, food, culture and ideas were exchanged between the Western and eastern hemisphere in the 15th century, chilies have become widespread all across the world and is today used in many Asian cuisines.

    Most typical, chili is popular in South Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines.  Even many places in China use chili as a condiment to their cuisine.  Most notably in Sichuan (or Szechuan), where garlic, chili pepper and a unique Sichuan peppercorn are used in the cuisine.  South Korean cuisine also favors a fermented red chili paste, known as gochujang.

    Red chilies are high in Vitamin C and carotene.  In addition chili peppers are also a rich source of B vitamins, magnesium, iron and potassium.

    Cinnamon
    Cinnamon, although commonly used today in many Western cuisines, originated in Southeast Asia.  Native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma and Bangladesh, cinnamon’s origins remained a mysterious to many Europeans until the 16th century.

    Cinnamon is obtained from the inner bark of a few types of trees in the genus of cinnamomum.  Cinnamon bark that is obtained is often grounded into powder form, even though cinnamon bark can be ingested directly.  The flavor of cinnamon is aromatic and flavorful.  Today, cinnamon is commonly used in the manufacturing of chocolate, as well as desserts and cocoa drinks and tea.

    Scientific studies are still attempting to unlock the medicinal values in cinnamons.  Studies have found that a substance in cinnamon may inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a mouse model study of the disease.

    Cassia Bark
    Originating in China, it is also known as the Chinese cinnamon and often confused with cinnamon.   Cassia bark is extracted from evergreen tree species native to Southern China, Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam. 
    Less delicate than cinnamon, cassia bark is often a cheaper alternative to cinnamon, and as a result carries the name of “bastard cinnamon”.  Usually, the name “Chinese cinnamon” is a distinction marker from its more expensive relative “Ceylon cinnamon”.

    Cassia is used in traditional Chinese medicine.  Studies have also found that cassia barks have some anti-diabetic effect.  It should, however, be noted that cassia bark also contains a toxic component known as coumarin.  Usually, when ingested in small amounts have no effect on human health, but European health agencies have warned against consuming large amounts of cassia barks.

    Curry leaves (Sweet Neem leaves)
    Sometimes also known as sweet neem leaves, curry leaves come from the curry tree—a tropical or sub-tropical tree native to India.  Curry leaves is widely used in India cuisine.  Most typically, curry leaves is found in almost all dishes of Tamil Nadu. 

    Curry leaves carry a citrusy smoky aroma and are often in the preparation of curry dishes.  They are fried fresh along with chopped onions.  Dried curry leaves are also sometimes used, but their aroma is largely lost when dried. It should be noted that curry leaves are not related to curry powder and are commonly first toasted in oil in a cooking pan before any other ingredients are added.  In this way, the flavors of curry leaves are released.

    Medicinally, it is believed that curry leaves are beneficial to human digestion and promotes clear and healthy skin.

    Cilantro
    Also known as coriander leaves or Chinese parsley, cilantro is an annual herb that is native to parts of Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia.  Often in America, coriander refers to the seed part of the same plant.  The leaves of coriander have a very distinct taste that is different from the seed.  Citrusy and at times cited as a soapy or rank taste, cilantro is popular in Chinese, Indian and Mexican cuisine.

    Used in the production of Indian chutney, Chinese dishes and guacamole and salsa in Mexican cuisine, cilantro is a widely used herb. Medicinally, cilantro, like many other spices, contains anti-oxidants.  Studies have also found that cilantro has effects of treating diabetes and lowering cholesterol. 

    Ginger
    Today, ginger is a common sight in kitchens all across the world, and is widely used in cuisines from all over the world.  But originally, ginger originated in South Asia and later spread to East Africa and the Caribbean. 

    Young gingers are usually soft, fleshy and mild in taste.  They can be steeped in tea with added honey.  Mature gingers are dried and fibrous in texture with a strong taste, and are used in many Indian, Chinese and Japanese dishes. 

    In Japanese cuisine, young ginger is pickled.  Known as gari, or sushi ginger, this  pickled ginger are thinly sliced using ginger graters and are in shades of yellow to light pink.  Gari is eaten in between sushi dishes and are said to cleanse the palate. Ginger is also added to the Korean kimchi.  Finely minced, ginger is added to the spicy paste before it is fermented into kimchi.

    Ginger is believed to relief pain from arthritis, and to relieve motion sickness.  Although inconclusive at the moment, some studies have also suggested that ginger may have the effect of thinning blood and reducing cholesterol.

    Lemon Grass
    Used fresh, dried or powdered, lemon grass is an extremely popular herb and spice across Asia.  Used in tea, soups and curries, lemon grass has a delightful citrusy and fresh aroma. Lemongrass is essential to Thai cuisine, producing a zesty, citrusy tone to dishes. 

    Native to India, Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia, lemon grass is also sometimes used as insecticide or preservative.  Oil can also be extracted from lemon grass to be used in aromatherapy.
    Medicinally, lemongrass is believed to aid in digestion and to relieve spasms, muscle cramps and headaches. 

    Saffron
    A spice derived from the flowering plant known as saffron crocus.  When the saffron crocus blooms, it produces up to four flowers with vivid red stigmas.  The stigmas are dried and are used for seasoning and coloring. Native to Southwest Asia, saffron is the most expensive spice by weight today.  Saffron can reach up to $500 USD per pound.
     
    Saffron carries a bitter and hay-like fragrance and infuses food with a rich golden-yellow hue.  Conoisseurs describe its taste as a metallic honey with grassy or hay-like notes. 

    Studies on the medicinal benefits of saffron is still ongoing, but it has already been discovered that saffron has anti-carcinogenic (cancer suppressing), anti-mutagenic mutation prevention), and antioxidant properties.

    Asian Condiments
    Beyond all the varied spices and herbs discussed, Asia also boasts of unique condiments that may be familiar to those who are fans of Asian cuisine.  Below are three interesting and common Asian condiments. 

    Wasabi
    Light green in color and rich in texture that melts in the mouth, wasabi is often found in Japanese restaurant and is taken with sushi dishes and is often paired with soy sauce. 

    Wasabi comes from root of the wasabi plant, also known as the Japanese horseradish.  Wasabi carries a very strong and potent flavor and produces vapors that stimulate the nasal passage. 

    The wasabi paste commonly served in Japanese restaurant originates from the root of the wasabi plant and is prepared by a grating method using a metal grater or the traditional tool of dried sharkskin.

    Because wasabi is very difficult to cultivate, most of the wasabi commonly used is what is known as “Western wasabi” and includes a mixture of Western horseradish.  True wasabi, also known as “sawa wasabi” is a very expensive type of wasabit that can cost one hundred times as much as Western wasabi.
    Chinese Five Spice

    This is something that you can pick up in any Asian supermarket, and comes ready for use in a bottle.   Chinese five spice is a mixture of the five spices endemic to Chinese cuisine.  The five spices included in this mixture are:  Star Anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and ground fennel seeds.

    Five spices is used in a variety of Chinese dishes, specifically for the process of marinating meat.  Used to prepare the Cantonese Roasted duck and beef stew, the Chinese five spice is easily accessible and an inexpensive way to give your dishes a unique taste.

    Japanese Seven Spice
    Known as shichimi, the name literally means seven taste, the Japanese seven spice is a commonly found and use season mixture that includes: coarsely ground red chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, roasted orange peel, black sesame seed, white sesame seed, hemp seed, ground ginger, and seaweed.  This spice mixture dates back to the 17th century when spice and herb dealers in Edo. Today, the seven spice is commonly used with noodle soup dishes.

    Beyond the various types of herbs and spices covered in this month’s newsletter, a wide and varied world of spices and herbs exists and awaits your discovery and exploration.

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    Now is the time to get that special gift for your dad and show him how much you love him. If your dad loves to show off his cooking skills to guests and needs some new Cooking Tools to do so, or if he needs some things to make it a little easier at work like a new Mug for coffee, or Unique Tupperware and Travel Chopsticks to enjoy his home made lunches in, we have a wide selection available for all dads to show how much you appreciate him.

    For the Dad who loves to cook
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    For the Dad that Loves to Cook


    Does your dad love being the chef in your home? Why not surprise your dad this year with a brand new Chinese Wok Set so he can continue working his magic in the kitchen! With our Wok Sets that come with Everything You Need to make stir fry and other essential wok accessories, Mrs Lin's Kitchen has everything you will ever need! Don't forget about accessorizing his wok with Bamboo Steamers too. If he loves to explore new cuisines, why not help him give sushi making a try with Sushi Cookware or New Japanese and Chinese dishes in our Donabe Pots? Let all chefs in your family have a try at our traditional style Asian Cookware and make it fun to cook once again!

    Stove Top Fish Roaster
    Was: $19.35
    SALE: $17.45
    8-3/4 Inch Blue Lines Donabe
    Was: $78.75
    SALE: $70.85
    Maple Leaves Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    Stainless Steel Santoku Knife
    Was: $26.35
    SALE: $23.75

    For the Dad Who Works Hard



    Give your dad a unique Asian Mug that he will enjoy drinking his coffee out of! With several unique designs including geckos, cats, dragons, and seahorses, we also have Yixing Mugs available that are perfect to soak his favorite coffee or tea flavor making it even more rich. If simplicity is his interest as well as enjoying a finely handcrafted mug made from Yixing clay, these mugs will be the perfect gift for all dad’s to use.
    Japanese Samurai Tea Cup
    Was: $10.95
    SALE: $9.95
    Squidtopus Japanese Tea Cup
    Was: $10.95
    SALE: $9.95
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    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $18.85
    Marbled Light Green Yixing Gaiwan
    Was: $15.55
    SALE: $13.15
    Marbled Dark Brown Sea Horse Yixing Tea Mug
    Was: $20.85
    SALE: $17.75

    For the Dad who loves home made lunches



    Does your dad love to eat food from home rather than eat fast food when he's at work? Make him a special lunch this Father's Day and have him show off at work by putting it in our Unique Bowl With Lid or Bento Boxes! Don't forget to accompany his delicious home made meal with some Travel Chopsticks as well. To make it easier, we also have an Insulated Lunch Bag Tote Set that haves everything you need (Two bowls with lids, napkin, utensils, insulated bag, and fan) to take meals to work!

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    Was: $47.95
    SALE: $38.35
    Traditional Japanese Patterns Small Ramen Bowl with Lid
    $17.95
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $7.45
    Crane Motif Sushi Oke/ Divided Container
    Was: $31.25
    SALE: $29.65

    For the Dad who can use some good luck



    Could your dad use a little bit of luck to be more successful in his projects? Encourage and cheer him on with our many Good Luck Charms! From Maneki Nekos to help bring in customers to his business, to Darumas who help encourage him to keep his head up during the hard times, these lucky charms will definitely hold a lot of meaning coming from a loved one.

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    Was: $105.55
    SALE: $95.95
    Lucky Daruma Kokeshi
    Was: $24.85
    SALE: $21.15
    Tiny Red Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Black Fukurou Japanese Lucky Owl Coin Bank
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Black Maneki Neko Charm
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95

    For the Dad who loves Sake



    At the end of a long hard work day, does your dad love to enjoy some sake with friends and family? Or maybe he loves to enjoy a small glass of warm sake by himself to relax and unwind for the weekend? With a wide selection of styles, you can find the perfect set so he can sit and relax.

    Edobe Sake Set
    Was: $18.95
    SALE: $17.05
    Maneki Neko Japanese Sake Set for Four
    Was: $37.35
    SALE: $35.45
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Longevity Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $10.25
    SALE: $8.25
    Sake Masu 2
    Was: $19.15
    SALE: $15.35
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    		 As the new year is just getting off to a start, many people are still making plans and resolutions to change or refresh their lives, careers, or health. While there is a vast world of advice, how-to's, and help for each of the three aspects, some people might feel a little overwhelmed and not know where to start. For those of you with this dilemma, a good way to get started on positive changes is to try some of the basic tenets of feng shui.

    Before getting into feng shui, however, it might be useful to know a little about its origins. By now, many of you have probably heard about it in a magazine or television show; undoubtedly, feng-shui is growing in popularity. Contrary to some popular beliefs, nevertheless, feng shui is not a religion or strict way of life. Rather, feng shui is a collective term given to an ever-evolving set of practices and beliefs. Literally speaking, feng-shui means “wind” and “water” which illustrates its ties with nature. Feng shui can also be seen as a concept which emphasizes the influence of the cosmos on everyday life which further affects such things as health, career, and well-being. Tracing back to the ancient Chinese civilizations of at least 1100 B.C.E., feng shui has evolved into a wide spectrum of levels ranging from devoted schools that study it, to businesses that offer its advice, to simple customs that are part of everyday life.

    While based on many ideas and theories, there are several central principles that are essential for understanding feng shui. One of the most important concepts is that of yin and yang which holds that the universe exists with opposing forces. Contrasting energies, yin and yang are dependent on each other and when balanced correctly, bring harmony. Yin represents passivity, coldness, darkness, and femininity; the moon and Earth are also characteristic of yin. The yang force represents yin's opposites with activity, heat, light, and masculinity; the sun and heavens are characteristic of yang. These forces hold significance as one of the main goals of feng shui is to achieve a balance of yin and yang and attain harmony.

    Another essential concept to feng shui is that of chi and the five elements. Chi is characterized as a “cosmic” energy or “life force” that flows throughout the universe and fosters vitality. Chi can also manifest itself in one of the five elements: Earth, water, fire, wood, and metal. The Earth element represents productivity, creativity, and nurturing; its associated colors are shades of yellow and brown. The water element represents peace, tranquility, spirituality, mystery, strength, and patience; its associated colors are shades of blue, gray, and black. The fire element represents stimulation, passion, enlightenment, strength, and prosperity; its associated colors are shades of red, orange, and purple. The wood element represents growth, fertility, form, relaxation, and harmony; its associated colors are shades of green. The metal element represents energy and the ability to be shaped; its associated colors are shades of white and light gray. These five elements are key factors in feng shui for they possess productive and destructive aspects that affect and are affected by each other. As with yin and yang, feng shui strives to find a balance among these elements.

    The principles of the eight trigrams and the luopan are fundamental to feng shui as well. The eight trigrams, which are usually illustrated as a chart or map, are used for making analyses and calculations in feng shui. A trigram represents a direction in which, according to feng shui, there are eight. In addition to the trigrams, the luopan or compass is a main tool for making calculations. Circular in shape, the luopan typically has a south-pointing arrow which is surrounded by many circular charts and diagrams. Yin and yang, the five elements, the eight trigrams, the four seasons, and constellations are just several of the many charts and diagrams that may appear on a luopan.

    While feng shui has many aspects that relate to all aspects of life and at varying levels and degrees, it is, nevertheless, best to start in moderation and with some simple ideas. The following is an assortment of basic feng shui practices that can easily be done in your home. Also, please keep in mind that the following are merely suggestions which do not necessarily have any association with Mrs. Lin's Kitchen but are based on the ancient practices of the Chinese that continue today.

    General Home

    Try to avert sharp or pointed objects, including street signs, wall corners, and buildings, from pointing towards your house or any significant area in it (such as bedroom, couch, desk...etc.); it is said that such objects parallel knives, or pointing fingers which symbolize negativity. Keep your most used areas free of clutter and mess; make sure your bedroom, study space, living room, and kitchen are full of space as they should be non-stressful areas.

    Grow plants inside your home as they not only filter and freshen the air but symbolize growth and vitality. Place a fish tank inside your home as it is not only tranquil but can bring fortune and welcome the life force chi. An indoor water fountain will also foster chi as well as attract positive things for your life. Always open your windows at least once a day to allow fresh air in which also carries fresh chi.

    Make sure your bed, desk, and stove have a clear view of the door as it is best to be in a position of control. Place mirrors in areas you wish to deflect evil from such as your front door; but make sure they never face your door or important areas like your bed or desk. Avoid your bathroom, and particularly toilets, from facing north as it may lead to misfortune.

    Bedroom

    An easy solution for the bedroom is to make sure your bed has a headboard and is against a wall; while symbolizing foundation for your life, this position will also allow you to sleep deeper and become more rested. As well, make sure your head or headboard does not rest against a window or that your feet face the door as these positions can lead to the draining of your energy.

    If it can be changed, try not to have any bedrooms near main entries as this position may lead to a feeling of anxiety and restlessness. Also, do not place your bed under a beam or shelf as it can suppress chi and lead to stress and bad luck. This may be difficult but try not to place a TV in your bedroom—it reflects too much negative energy; otherwise, try to keep it covered with a cloth.

    Most importantly, make sure the area under your bed is clear so that chi may freshly circulate and positively affect your health and well-being. Keeping this in mind, it is not a good idea for anyone, especially children, to sleep on floors or bunk beds.

    Living Room

    A simple strategy for your living room is to arrange your furniture in a square or octagonal shape. To avoid sharp, pointed edges, as well as for increased safety, make sure your tables are round, oval, or octagonal in shape.

    Avoid red-colored furniture as it represents fire, a negative energy; the color is also unsuitable for an area meant for calmness and relaxation. Similarly, make sure your furniture does not face the fireplace. Also, bring in some music so that positive energy may be spread throughout your house. Decorate and set up your living room with comforting and soothing colors, fabrics, and spatial fluidity

    Kitchen

    As with all rooms, keep the kitchen well lit to stimulate good chi which affects the preparation of your food. Also, keep this area clean and free of clutter to allow the flow of chi and as a way to keep away common, sharp kitchen objects.

    Try to avoid your stove from being directly next to or opposite from the sink or refrigerator as this represents a clash between fire and water energy; this may also symbolize and lead to conflicts between family members.

    For those buying homes or those who can remodel, avoid having a kitchen in the center of a house as it may drain energy from the rest of the home.

    Study/Office Like your kitchen and other rooms as well, make sure your study/office area is well-lighted to foster clear-thinking, creativity, and stimulate chi. Make sure the entry to this room is also clear of obstruction as it should be welcoming to people and of chi.

    Nevertheless, make sure to never have your back of your desk facing a window, door, or open space; instead, have a solid wall to symbolize and provide a good foundation.

    As with bedrooms, try to avoid the study/office room from being near a main entry as this can also lead to anxiety, stress, and not being able to concentrate. For administrative and executives, also make sure offices are located in the command areas of a building, while giving employees and clients accessibility.

    Of these suggestions, the most important one to keep in mind is that of keeping your most used rooms free of mess, restriction (i.e.: a cramped space filled with unnecessary items), and negative energy. These rooms comprise your home which should always be a place of comfort, relaxation, and peacefulness.

    In addition to these tips for the home, it would be beneficial to keep in mind the basic principles of feng shui when making changes in your home or any other area. Using these basic principles, you may also begin to recognize, on your own, changes that need to made. With this concise introduction to feng shui, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen hopes you'll learn more about the practice which may help you live a more peaceful and prosperous lifestyle. For more information about feng shui and all it has to offer, check out the excellent feng shui books and starter kits featured at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen!

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    		 Americans season their food with salt, while the Chinese have soy sauce – but in Southeast Asia, it’s fish sauce that enhances most dishes’ distinctive flavors. This salty, pungent brewed tea-colored condiment is made from fermented fish, and used by chefs to add both saltiness and depth to their dishes. Known as nuoc mam in Vietnam, nam pla in Thailand and patis in the Philippines, this flavorful sauce is also used by cooks in other Asian countries, like Korea where it is called jeotgal and China, where it is called yulu. In Thailand, where it is known as nam pla, it is the single most important flavoring in the country’s cuisine.

    Intensly flavored, a little of this sauce goes a long way, and is almost never used straight. Instead, it adds depth and complexity to dipping sauces, dressings and Asian favorites like pad thai. Pungent and aromatic, the smell of fish sauce definitely takes some getting used to. Cooking eliminates some of the “fishiness,” and adds a layer of richness to food.

    Fish sauce is most commonly made from anchovies which abundantly fill the waters of the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea. Mackeral or sardines, though more expensive, are sometimes used as well. To make the sauce, freshly caught fish are packed with sea salt and placed in wooden bins, earthenware jars or concrete bins. They sit and ferment for six months to a year, then the liquid is drained, filtered and then bottled.

    Fish sauce has found a home in many non-Asian kitchens, as well. Used in place of anchovies, a little bit of fish sauce can be added to round out tomato sauces for pasta, soup, vinaigrettes – even Caesar salad, which some say produces a mellower, less fishy-tasting salad.

    For those who want to recreate the intense, distinctive flavors of Southeast Asia, a bottle of fish sauce is definitely your “go-to” ingredient. Experts advise to look for a bottle of fish sauce with a clear, reddish brown color. A muddy or dark, thick sauce might be the result of not being properly fermented, or sitting on a supermarket shelf for too long. Fish sauce doesn’t need to be refrigerated, though it is recommended to store it out of the sun. Popular fish sauce brands available in the states include Viet Hong (Three Crabs), Phu Quoc and Tiparos, which is available in the Grocery section here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Remember to look to Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for all the ingredients, equipment and inspiration you need to make delicious and authentic Asian meals.

    For a flavorful, refreshing salad that includes fish sauce, try our recipe for Thai Cucumber Salad below.

    Thai Cucumber Salad

    1/4 cup water
    1/4 cup Thai fish sauce
    1 tablespoon lime juice
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 teaspoon rice vinegar
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    2 peeled, seeded, and sliced cucumbers

    ½ cup tiny salad shrimp (optional)

    Combine fish sauce, water, lime juice, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Add the cucumbers and shrimp, if using. Marinate for up to 12 hours. Add the cilantro and serve.

    Makes 6 servings.

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  • Maneki Neko Dimension (H 5-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (10.2 oz.)
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    "|"This beautiful red daruma doll holds the characters for prosperity, luck, and fortune drawn in brilliant gold strokes around his face, perfect for anyone with goals in mind and want a bit of luck along the way.

    In legend, the 6th century Indian Buddhist Monk, Bodhidharma, known as Daruma, found enlightenment upon meditation but in the process, his limbs shriveled up and his eyelids were cut off. Hence, he is famously represented by a paper mache doll.

    Red daruma dolls are usually sold without pupils, which the owner will first draw a pupil in one eye when they first have a gold or dream they wish to achieve, then will fill in the other eye once they are able to achieve it. It is known that once the red daruma doll is given it's sight, it will also help grant the owner's wish. Made in Japan.
  • Daruma Dimension (H 5-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8.6 oz.)
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  • Skewer Dimension (L 4-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/five-inch-bamboo-skewers-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/five-inch-bamboo-skewers-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11715|11715|ITEM|"Five Seasons Chinese Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11715.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from plastic, this lovely Chinese chopstick set features five charming pairs of chopsticks in enchanting floral motifs of various seasons.

    Featuring rounded square tops that taper to narrow tips, each pair of chopsticks in this set is crafted for good grip and to ease the picking up of food items. Beautifully glazed to a smooth finish, each pair of chopsticks is charming and user-friendly.

    In shades of turquoise, purple, pink, black and red, this lovely chopstick set makes a great addition to any household. Whether you are planning a sushi party, or simply need to stock up on chopsticks for every day use, this functional and charming set makes a great choice.

    Featuring the design of delicate blossoms in vivid shades of pink, silver, gold, or green, this lovely chopstick set complements the changing seasons from the first bloom of spring when the world is green to the fiery heat of summer and the dark of winter. You can use a different pair of chopsticks every season to suit your mood. Hand washing is recommended for these chopsticks.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.5 oz.)
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    We are happy to have collected these beautiful sake sets that portray these lovely blossoms in a variety of hues, styles and surfaces. Some are hand painted on lovely porcelain and others are carefully fired on glazed pottery, there are many styles and patterns to suit everyone.

    Our Asian inspired collection has something for everyone's taste and will look lovely gracing a dining table or displayed for a touch of Asian décor.

    In ancient Japanese culture, poets, artists and scholars were believed to have been inspired by gazing upon the branches of trees that were laden with these flowers.

    For those who want to have some “alone” time we offer the single sake set, which includes a sake bottle and matching sake cup. For intimate evenings, we have sets for two such as the Plum Blossom Sake Set for Two. And for larger parties, you can choose from an assortment of style choices such as: Dark Blue Plum Blossom Sake Set, Cherry Blossom in Black Sake Set.

    Our pieces from the Floral Blossom Set are too pretty to store, set them out for everyone's enjoyment. Most are packaged in gift boxes for easy gift giving. Who will be the lucky recipient of such a beautiful and thoughtful gift?

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1191 :S1213 :S1653 :S1151 :S1229 :S1148 :S919 :S1001 :S1052)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/floral-blossom-sake-sets-191.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/floral-blossom-sake-sets-204.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12007|12007|ITEM|"Floral Glamour Luxury Chopsticks Set of Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12007.html"|""|(5.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality wood, this chopsticks set features five distinct and beautiful chopsticks, each showcasing gorgeous blooms in vibrant colors and bold composition.

    With bold full blooms set against a dark background showcasing a luxurious and alluring charm, the bottom of each chopsticks in this chopsticks set is in contrasting white.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this chopsticks set features chopsticks with round ends that taper to narrow tips. Great for sushi and noodle dishes, this chopsticks set is a fine addition for any dining table.

    Item comes packaged in a gift box. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (4.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/floral-glamour-luxury-chopsticks-set-of-five-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/floral-glamour-luxury-chopsticks-set-of-five-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10658|10658|ITEM|"Floral in Pink Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10658.html"|""|(0.95)|(0.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Delicate pink flowers with pointed pairs of leaves blend in with pink and stand out against silver and gold. These chopsticks are special because of the soothing pink and glistening metallic contrast. The bottom is pink gradually becoming silver and the top is pink gradually becoming gold, where the gold and sliver meet they are flush against one another. The pink flowers dot the whole design. This pair of chopstick has rounded tip and tops, also with a serrated tip feature. Individually wrapped. Hand wash only. Made in Taiwan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8”)
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/floral-in-pink-bamboo-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/floral-in-pink-bamboo-chopsticks-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 9323|9323|ITEM|"Flower Blue Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9323.html"|""|(20.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"With delicate pink and white blossoms painted onto a swirling white and blue ceramic background, this donburi bowl is simply gorgeous.

    Donburi , literally ""bowl"", is a Japanese dish that can be translated as a ""rice bowl dish"". Fish, meat and vegetable can all be found in a donburi. And sweetened stews are sometimes poured on top of the rice bowl. Often served in an oversized donburi bowl, donburis are popular Japanese dishes and can be found in most restaurants.

    Made in Japan, and crafted with beautifully glazed ceramic, this donburi bowl is the perfect way for you to create your very own donburi. Comes with a lid that will keep food warm, this donburi bowl is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Moderately sized, this donburi bowl is great for personal servings.

    Decorated with delicately painted pink and white blossoms that brings to mind the lovely cherry and plum blossoms of Japan, this donburi bowl is an artful balance of simplicity and lively designs. With a swirling blue background, the simple motif of white and pink blossoms are painted on the lid and repeated on the bowl. The inside of the donburi bowl is an elegant white. Unique and lively designs are complemented with a simple interior in a tasteful bowl that is beautifully shaped with a wider brim tapering to a narrower base.

    Glazed with a glossy finish, this donburi bowl is also textured with raised bumps to prevent slippage. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this donburi bowl will make a great gift for lovers of Japanese cuisine, especially if they want to try their hand at creating their own Japanese meal.
  • Donburi Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 4-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5.2 oz.)
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    There is something very soothing about the traditional calligraphy that is painted on the many styles of Asian Tea Sets with Kanji that we offer at MrsLinsKitchen even if we might need some translation of the meaning. A Japanese tea set with characters is quite commonplace in Asian households and they often include symbols for the seasons as in our Four Seasons Pearl Tea Set or bits of thought provoking poetry, such as our Japanese Poetry Teapot with Matching Cups set.

    One of the most popular of Japanese Tea Set Designs, our wide variety of calligraphy inspired tea sets is timeless and makes a perfect gift for any occasion. You have your choice of surface textures and calligraphy styles from which to choose; some are earthen in style and others are made of porcelain or black alloy.

    Of course, these exquisite oriental tea sets should not be kept hidden away in the packaged gift boxes that are included, but instead should be proudly displayed as part of a collection or as a statement piece on a shelf or credenza. Each set consists of a handled tea pot and includes a set of four tea cups which allows for a perfect number of friends and family with which to share a lovely tea time experience.

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    		 As you look over our collection of products, you may see a recurring theme – there are blossoms everywhere! From dishes to rice cookers, chopsticks to stationery, cherry and plum blossoms are blooming all around. Why is this imagery so deeply ingrained in the Asian aesthetic, and why has it persisted as an icon throughout the centuries?

    The cherry blossom, known as ‘Sakura’ in Japanese, is the national symbol of Japan. It represents the loyalty and patriotism of the country’s citizens. Businesses of all sorts use the cherry blossom as a logo, and national currency bears the mark of the sakura. Cherry blossoms are also known for their ephemeral quality – after all, each tree’s flowers last only a few days during the year. This innocent fragility prompts people to anticipate and celebrate their arrival during the months of March and April.

    Cherry blossoms have also been symbolically linked to samurais. They are connected by a short life span, and their impermanent status is revered and respected. Samurais often wore clothes emblazoned with cherry blossom patterns; the strong and fierce warriors felt a strong connection to the delicate blooms. The clothing they wore reinforced their nationalistic pride, and served as a note of loyalty.

    The annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins in late March and ends during the first weeks of April in most areas. As the season for blossoms grows closer, forecasters cover the arrival dates around the country on news telecasts. During the festival, cherry trees everywhere bear soft pink and white blossoms. Crowds gather in parks across the country to admire the beautiful trees while they last. Trees in the Southern parts of Japan bloom first, and as the season continues the “cherry blossom front” moves North to Hokkaido.

    Yo no naka ni
    Taete sakura no
    nakariseba
    Haru no kokoro wa
    Nodoke karamashi

    If there were no
    cherry blossoms
    in this world
    How much more tranquil
    our hearts would be in spring.
    ( Ariwara no Narihira, Kokinshuu )

    This poem hints at the excitement this time of year brings to Japanese culture. When the blossoms finally bloom, a celebration is in order – it is a time of joy, good economy, and a path to the future. The festival coordinates with the beginning of the Japanese fiscal calendar, as well as the commencement of the new school season. Children and adults alike see this as a time for new beginnings. As the blossoms fall, still bright and lush, people feel the warmer months ahead. People gather as early as 10AM in huge crowds under the cherry trees. Businessmen join friends and family for lunchtime picnics. Small music venues are often set up, as the season calls for relaxation and fun. Some people prefer to avoid the crowds, and instead visit the public parks during the earlier hours of the morning. Here they can quietly contemplate the blossoms. The trees represent a vitality and camaraderie among the citizens of Japan, and everyone seems to be able to agree on their beauty.

    The Cherry Blossom Festival, commonly called Hanami, began several centuries ago. At one time people focused on peach blossoms, but during the 10th Century the cherry tree reigned supreme. Its popularity has never ceased, and its cultural importance has become deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. Historical documents contain numerous references to the cherry blossom and its seasonal celebration.

    In 1912, Japanese representatives brought 1,600 cherry trees to Washington, D.C. as a gift. Americans welcomed the stunning plants, and decided to follow in Japan’s festival tradition. Now, cherry trees grow across the entire country, and Hanami festivals have cropped up in many metropolitan cities. While the Japanese celebration is fairly straightforward – eat, drink, and admire the beautiful blossoms while they last - many cities choose to include additional cultural events. The annual gathering in Washington, D.C. has been well attended for 92 years. The city aims to educate visitors about Japanese culture through performances by taiko drummers, art exhibits, food vendors, and a parade. Similar celebrations in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Pasadena also feature traditional dance concerts and craft sessions. Check your local listings for Hanami celebrations and become a part of the tradition!

    Over 400 varieties of cherry trees exist in Japan alone, and many can be seen growing wild in the countryside. The most popular varieties are planted in public areas such as parks and schoolyards. The Japanese Cherry, known by horticulturalists as prunus pseudocerasus, does not bear edible fruit like its European cousins. However, it is more than just a thing of beauty. Cherry wood has a very fine grain and a rich, dark color, and it is used in quality furniture. In past centuries, the lumber was used for woodblock prints and type settings as well.

    The first blossoms of the season have a single set of petals, but the tree’s second blooms have twice as many. Clustering together in multitudes on otherwise bare branches, the blossoms create a striking display of pink and white amid green park surroundings or grayer urban landscapes. The petals fall like snow and litter surrounding gardens and paths.

    Cherry blossoms are also included as a culinary delicacy. The petals are salt-dried and included in tea for special occasions. Traditional teas are not served during weddings because it is believed to be bad luck, and instead a special cherry blossom brew is made. Its aroma and mild flavor imbue the new couple with good luck and fortune. Sakura mochi is another treat created from the cherry tree. This dumpling is filled with bean paste made from azuki, or red, beans and is secured with a cherry leaf wrapper. The well-dressed dessert is a favorite among all generations.

    Many fruit blossoms appear around the same time of year, but each carries its own significance. Though the cherry holds the most important cultural symbolism, the plum tree must not be overlooked. Like the cherry blossom, it is delicate and lightly colored – blossoms range from white to dark pink. It has three sets of stamens and five petals. The Republic of China uses the plum blossom as a national symbol, employing its form to represent tenets of the country’s principals.

    The plum blossom, according to ikebana (flower arranging) experts, represents happiness and womanhood. It signals the beginning of spring as it appears through snowy lands. Plum blossoms are used widely in ikebana due to their strong symbolism and timeless beauty.

    In Japanese ikebana, plum branches can shift in symbolic meaning depending on placement and context within an arrangement. For instance, wedding displays are a combination of pine branches, a symbol of the male, and blossoming plum branches, which represent the female. Bamboo is also added to represent straightforwardness and resiliency – elements essential to married life. The perfect balance of these natural elements creates a harmony beneficial to the newlyweds. Despite their different symbolism, the cherry and plum blossoms may look very similar to some people. How can we distinguish between them? Cherry blossoms are smaller and more clustered on tree branches, and they have a very faint scent. When in bloom, the entire tree is weighed down by the masses of pink flowers. Plum blossoms are larger and are more spaced out along the tree’s branches. They have a very strong, intoxicating scent. Cherry blossoms range in color from a light pinkish white to a light pink, while plums are generally either stark white or a rich pink. Some are almost red! Each plant has dozens of different breeds, so keep your eyes open for the varying blooms during springtime.

    Now that you have learned more about the beauty and significance of plum and cherry blossoms, why not infuse your home with their magic? We have tableware, tea sets and gifts to suit every budget – celebrate their magical appearance throughout the year.

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    Plum Blossom Sake Set For Two (S119)

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    "|"Made in China from wood, these chopsticks feature small butterflies decorating the top half of the chopsticks. Under the butterflies are also traditional rhombus designs in a golden color on green and blue ribbons. The lower half of the chopsticks are five different colors: purple, white, red, black, and light green. Packaged in plastic wrap, these chopsticks are perfect for a small family. Have your family members pick their favorite color or even leave one or two for guests with this useful chopsticks set.
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    		 Japan was introduced to the technique of paper making from China's Buddhist monks between the sixth and seventh century. These monks also knew some simple paper folding methods that the Japanese adopted, which probably was how Japanese origami began since there is no exact date of its birth. In its early stage of production, paper was an expensive, limited commodity, and it was available only to the noblemen and the rich. They used this valuable paper only for formal and practical occasions or for ceremonial purposes. One example is the noshi (noshi-awabi), which was a decoration made from a single piece of folded red and white paper attached to a strip of dried meat or fish that was exchanged by Samurais as a token of good luck. The noshi still exist today but is now usually attached to various kinds of gifts and are given by people in all walks of life. The Shinto noblemen used the valuable paper to celebrate weddings by folding them into female (me-cho) and male (o-cho) butterfly forms to represent the bride and the groom. These folded forms were then used to cover the necks of sake bottles or over glasses of rice wine for the wedding ceremony.

    As the Japanese improved upon the process of making paper, they also developed various types of paper, including a type that was resilient as well as soft, called Washi. Washi paper was used to create many things, including origami. During the Edo period (1600-1868), paper began to be mass-produced, developing a lower priced paper that was more widely available to everyone. As a result, the common people used this paper for origami as well and it blossomed into a recreational past time rather than strictly used for ceremonial and practical purposes. The majority of these early paper folds were shapes of objects, such as boats and cranes, which were later incorporated into the patterns on clothing and fabric, and into Japanese ukiyoe prints. Paper that wasn't used for folding was made into practical objects such as screens, umbrellas, and bags.

    For many centuries, the methods of folding were verbally taught and passed down from generation to generation. Then in 1797, the first written set of folding instructions was published, called Senbazaru Orikata, which translates into How to Fold One Thousand Cranes. This book showed how to fold a series of linked cranes, and it was the first book to show any written instructions on origami. The word ""origami"" was not formally used to name the paper folding techniques until several collections of this book were published. The word "";origami""; is derived from the Japanese word oru (to fold) and kami (paper). Other books on paper folding were eventually printed that illustrated additional origami models, such as boxes, hats, and stars. One such book published in 1845 was a private collection of hand-written illustrations of origami bases, called Kayaragusa or Kan no mado. This book contained folding techniques for recreational as well as ceremonial purposes.

    Paper folding existed outside of Japan too. Following the introduction of paper making into Europe, paper folding was first introduced into Spain, when the African Moors invaded it. The paper folding models that the Moors practiced were all geometric shapes because they were great mathematicians but also their religion prohibited them from creating any animal shapes. From Spain, paper folding spread to South America and throughout Europe, but it did not become as popular as it did in Japan. By the early 1900's, paper folding had spread to England and the United States as well.

    During the Meiji Period (1868-1912), Japanese kindergartens and elementary schools were using origami as a teaching tool. When the teaching methods and folding techniques of the German educator Friedrich Wilhelm August Froebel, founder of the Kindergarten Movement, were introduced to Japan by his followers, the Japanese incorporated them into their own paper folding curriculum. The two styles of Japanese folding and German folding were fused into one for teaching in the schools. Froebel's kindergarten movement was also carried throughout Europe, North and South America, and other parts of the world.

    In the 1930's, Akira Yoshizawa developed a set of terms and arrows showing how to fold origami models. Because of his innovative folding, which created many new animals, birds and other objects, Yoshizawa is known as the father of modern day origami. Today's origami books use the terms and symbols that he developed along with many of the new origami models that he created. By 1950, Yoshizawa's work began to be known, and after he published a collection of astrological figures in 1952, his work rapidly spread outside of Japan to the West.

    The art form of origami is complex and continually developing. There are many types of origami that exist, in addition to the well known cranes, boxes and animals that many of us think of when we hear the word ""origami. The cranes, boxes and animals that we are familiar with are considered a type of Craft Origami, where paper is folded into toys, games, or functional objects such as containers and picture frames. There is also origami classified as Everyday, where paper is used for wrapping presents, is folded into invitations, pamphlets or envelopes, or creased to make cutting easier. A few other types of origami include: Ceremonial Origami (noshi and tsutsumi), Performance Origami (folding to entertain or for magical acts), Abstract Origami (folding of geometric and decorative forms into 2- or 3-dimensions), and Model-making Origami (folding to represent plants, living creatures or other objects in their most realistic form.) There is also a technique of folding, created by Akira Yoshizawa, called wet folding, where the paper is folded while it is damp. The damp paper can be manipulated to form smooth curves and when the paper dries, the object created has a more true-to-life shape than traditional dry paper folding.

    If you want to get fancy when you start an origami project, you can buy a whole variety of colorful origami papers. But if you want to just practice or have fun with origami, plain white paper, old gift wrap paper, computer paper or even grocery bag paper will all work just fine. Of course, if you plan to display your creation, then quality paper with the appropriate colors and patterns should be used. You may want to start saving used paper with bright hues or colorful patterns to use for future origami projects.

    A beautifully folded origami artwork is the result of carefully and correctly folded paper. Here are a few tips to follow when folding: 1) start with a perfectly square paper when square paper is required, 2) fold on a hard surface, 3) crease the paper slowly and accurately so it will be precise the first time, and 4) read the instructions and follow the symbols for each step to be sure that your folding is the same as that in the instructions. It's also a good idea to look ahead at the pictures to double check what you have will look like what it should be. Finished origami projects can be used in many ways. They can be displayed by itself or inside a diorama, made into hanging mobiles, glued onto greeting cards, decorate a table setting, or framed under glass, and a countless other ways. Your creative imagination is the only limit!

    Today, there are thousands of organizations and societies devoted to origami all over the world. They are an excellent reference for origami supplies and books, as well as being an innovative source for new ideas in folding models. If you're not quite ready to join one of these organizations, and are just starting out, browse through mrslinskitchen.com today. We offer some fantastic reference and how-to books on origami in addition to many different packages of beautiful Japanese origami paper for your folding projects. We're sure you'll find something that's right for you. Happy folding!

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    Six Inch Assorted Color Origami Paper Set (4024)

    Assorted Pattern Origami Papers (7967)

    16 Sheets Lace Washi Origami Paper Set (4035)

    Asian Fan Pattern Origami Paper (7048)

    Double Sided Cherry Blossom Print Origami Paper (7168)

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    Looking for something your kids will love? How about getting a little creative this holiday and introducing your kids into paper craft art with Origami? Surprise them with an early gift of Origami paper and get together to decorate your whole home by making fun items like Christmas Trees, Reindeer, Snowmen or Santa Clause! They can also get creative on their own and decorate their rooms with their own little paper crafts too.

    If they’re into decorating, our Good Luck Charms also make a great gift for kids! They can carry around these little charms on their backpacks, gaming devices or smart phones. Truly a great gift, they also are small charms that provide good luck and protection for your children. If you’d like to give them something new they can easily learn and use for special Asian themed dinners, why not surprise your children with their very own set of Chopsticks? From shorter Children’s Chopsticks for small hands to adorable character Training Chopsticks, your children will want to start practicing with them right away! Don’t forget about their favorite gift of all for Christmas…TOYS! Our Solar Powered Toys are a wonderful gift available in adorable character like Maneki Nekos or Japanese lucky cat. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11620 :11621 :|7179| :10787 :10786 :|7163| :|7027| :5653 :4036 :11500 :10821 :9986 :10656 :10655 :5881 :5872 :5698 :|7155| :|7152| :|7151| :|7325| :|7406| :|7399| :|7506| :|7505| :|7641|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/for-children-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/for-children-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7686|7686|ITEM|"Forest Green Lucky Japanese Dharma Doll "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7686.html"|""|(7.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from paper mache, this dharma doll is in a calming forest green and is a unique way to bring a bit of luck and encouragement to friends and loved ones.

    Dharma dolls are popular in Japan and are said to be modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism in Japan. Daruma dolls are seen as a lucky talisman and a symbolism of perseverance in Japan.

    Their round shape are said to be a symbol for picking oneself up after facing an obstacle. Many dharma dolls are roly-poly toys in Japan that come back upright after being knocked down.

    Dharma doll also typically has both eyes left unpainted. Upon setting a goal, one paints in one eye of the daruma doll. When that goal has been accomplished, the second eye can then be painted in. It is believed that upon giving the dharma doll his full sight, one’s wish will be granted.

    This dharma doll is in green-a color associated with health, and has the inscriptions welcoming luck on its belly, and ""welcoming wealth and luck"" in gold on the side.
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    Fortune cookies have been the eagerly anticipated ending to many a Chinese meal for a long time, but probably not as long as you think. The fortune cookie we all know today has only been in existence for about a hundred years. When you take into account thousands of years of written Chinese history, a century is just a drop in the bucket. In fact, the modern fortune cookie wasn’t even invented in China. In this newsletter we will explore the birth of the fortune cookie, tracing it’s development from fourteenth century China to 20th century California. Then, as an added bonus, we’ll learn how to make our own fortune cookies from scratch!

    To truly understand the cultural origins of the fortune cookie, we must go back in time more than six hundred years, to an era when the Mongols occupied China. The largest obstacle the Chinese faced in mounting a successful rebellion against the Mongols wasn’t manpower or willingness, it was coordination; there was no way for Chinese revolutionaries to establish a date for the revolution to begin, and communicate this date to the people, without alerting the Mongols. Then one day a Chinese revolutionary named Chu Yuan Chang had a clever idea.

    Every year, during the Moon festival, Taoist priests would distribute moon cakes to the people. The moon cakes were made from Lotus Nut paste, which the Mongols had no taste for. So Chu Yuan Chang and his compatriots hid a message, communicating the date for the revolution, in the moon cakes, safe in the knowledge that no Mongol would care to find out what was inside. They then dressed as Taosit priests and traveled from town to town, distributing the message right under the Mongols’ noses. The successful revolution which followed formed the foundation for the Ming Dynasty. But revolutionary messages hidden in Lotus Nut paste cakes are a long way from fortunes and tidings of luck hidden in a crunchy, egg based cookie. So what happened?

    After the revolution, hiding messages in Moon cakes became a part of Chinese tradition, these messages were charms for luck or good fortune. When Chinese immigrants started coming to America they brought this tradition with them. However, Lotus Nut paste was pretty hard to come by in turn of the century America. Many claim that these immigrants then created the first modern fortune cookies, whose happy messages offered a tiny relief from the terrible conditions the immigrants labored under. The first commercial use of the fortune cookie was undertaken not by a Chinese immigrant, but by a Japanese immigrant.

    In the early nineteen-hundreds, Makoto Hagiwara started serving fortune cookies with thank-you notes in them to his customers at the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Then, in 1915, when the World’s Fair came to San Francisco, the trend was introduced to Americans from all over the country. Of course, others have tried to claim they too “invented” the fortune cookie. A Los Angeles company claimed they invented the cookies in 1918 as a way cheer up the many unemployed after the first world war, but the claim was dismissed in court. The fact is, fortune cookies weren’t so much “invented” as evolved over hundreds of years and through the strains of new lands. Fortune cookies were made by hand until 1964, when the process was automated. Once they could be mass produced, fortune cookies quickly spread, and since then fortune cookies have steadily gained popularity in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In recent years a factory has even been opened in the UK. Intrestingly, attempts to start fortune cookie production in China failed, and the treat has never caught on in the country of its forebearers. The largest fortune cookie manufacturer in the world is currently in Queens, NY, and is so well automated that it has a staff of only sixty people.

    The thousands of different messages which can be found inside the cookies have been penned by an unknown number of people from any number of countries, which seems only appropriate for a dessert with such a rich, multinational history. Today, fortune cookies come in multiple languages, and different companies make fortune cookies with humorous, educational, traditional and even racy messages inside, several governments have even made fortune cookie messages part of their anti-drug campaigns. Many companies today also make custom fortune cookies, with the customer’s messages inside.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen can also provide you with fortune cookies, which we sell in our Grocery department. We also carry a line of fortune cookie boxes in our Gift department. These delightful gifts are small, satiny lined paper boxes that borrow their shape from the modern fortune cookie, and come in a variety of patterns and colors. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen sells the fortune cookie boxes in sets of three, and you can mix and match your choice of boxes to design your own set. The colorful fortune cookie boxes are perfect as change purses, or for holding business cards, knick-knacks and other small items.

    Now that you’ve learned about the long, strange history of the fortune cookie, why not try making your own? They’re easy to make, and can say anything you want them to. Homemade fortune cookies are a great way to thank people or wish them well, a few people have even proposed with fortune cookies!

    The first step is to cut paper for your messages. Cut strips of paper two inches long and 1/2 inch wide. You can write anything you want on these, be creative! In fact, you can put anything at all into a fortune cookie if it’s small enough. You can roll up slightly larger pieces of paper, or put in small pieces of jewelry.

    Now get your ingredients together. You’ll need the whites of 3 eggs, 3/4 of a cup of sugar, 1/2 a cup of butter, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, a pinch of salt, a cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of water and finally one tablespoon of crushed tea leaves or instant tea powder for color and a richer flavor. Mix all of these ingredients and then let them chill for about half an hour. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

    Spread a spoonful of dough on a greased cookie pan for each cookie, try and spread them very thin, with a diameter of about three inches. Cook them for five minutes, or until the edges just start to turn lightly brown. Then quickly place your message in the center of the disk, and fold the cookie in half. Hold the round edge of the semi-circle in one hand and use the other hand to push in on the flat, folded edge. This will give your cookie the unique fortune cookie shape. Remember, it may seem hard at first, but with a little practice you’ll see just how easy it really is! Once your fortune cookies have cooled you should store them in an airtight container.

    Since you have to shape the cookies before they cool, it’s important not to try and make too many at once. Start off making one or two at a time and then see how you feel about making more. With a little practice you’ll be making fortune cookies like a pro! Remember, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen can provide you with any ingredients or tools you may be missing.

    Now that you’ve learned about the rich history of the fortune cookie, and how to make your own, we hope you’ll appreciate this delicious after dinner treat even more!

    		  

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    Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

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    "|"Our charming maneki neko bank features a fun way to save your pennies—with Asia's celebrated lucky cat. This renowned and beloved character is ready to bring smiles and good fortune to one and all!

    Made from ceramic material, this delightful feline is portrayed with his left paw raised in the air. This classic gesture is recognized in Japan and other Asian countries as a means to beckon luck or attract wealth to home or business owners. And as an added token of good fortune, this friendly kitty is also shown wearing a pendant with the characters for luck.

    Each medium-size colored-maneki neko bank is has a white coat offset by red accents and four distinct black dots; one on each knee, one of his back, and one on the elbow of his raised luck paw. In addition to his adorable appearance, this welcoming cat figurine is also a functional back—providing a friendly reminder to contribute to your good fortune one coin at a time!

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    "|"Toast the unique characteristics that make each season different and special with this porcelain sake set. Jug offers the Chinese characters for spring, summer, autumn and winter on its body, while cups have horizontal ribbing and are color coordinated in green (spring), cinnamon (summer), blue (autumn) and off white (winter). Decorative twine wrapped around neck of jug can be used for easy handling. Set is dishwasher safe and arrives packaged in paper gift box. Made in Japan. Discontinued
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    -- FOURTH OF JULY SALE--

    -- THE LATEST FROM OUR KITCHEN --

    -- GIFT REGISTRY--

    -- GET READY FOR SUMMER--
    Dark Blue Plum Blossom Appetizer Plate Set
    Was: $46.25
    SALE: $43.95
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl and Plate Set for Two
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $47.55
    Adorable Tea for Two Puppy Tea Set
    Was: $48.75
    SALE: $43.35
    Modern Sung Dynasty Tea Set for Two
    Was: $50.95
    SALE: $44.45
    Plum Blossom Abundance Japanese Tea Set
    Was: $79.95
    SALE: $75.95
    Green Cherry Blossom Sake Set
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $37.15
    White Cranes in Flight Blue Waves Japanese Crane Rice Bowls Set for Six
    Was: $59.70
    SALE: $46.65
    Dragon and Phoenix Yixing Teaset
    Was: $72.95
    SALE: $69.35
    Sake Masu 1
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.95

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    Order Information Domestic

    How do I make an order?
    When will I receive my package?
    What are the shipping charges?
    Am I eligible for free shipping?
    When will my order be shipped?
    How do I place an online order?
    What are my payment options?
    Do I have to pay sales tax?
    Is there a minimum order amount?
    Is there a rush order option?

    		 Order Information International

    Do you ship outside of the United States?
    When will my order be shipped?
    When will I receive my package?
    What is the shipping cost?
    What is your policy regarding duties and taxes?
    What currency are the prices in?
    Is there a minimum order amount?
    What are my payment options?
    Do you offer samples of products?
    Is there a rush order option?    		 Returns, Exchange and Claims

    What is your return and exchange policy?
    What happens if I refuse my package when it arrives?
    How do I claim for a damaged or defective item?
    When will I received my refund on a return or claims?
    How do I claim for a missing items?
    I received your product as a gift and would like to return or exchange it with other item, what should I do?

    Shipping and Fulfillment

    When will I receive my parcel
    (International)?
    When will my order be shipped?
    When will my order be shipped
    (International)?
    Do you ship to P.O.Boxes?
    Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?
    Will I receive an email confirmation?
    Will I receive tracking information for my package?
    How do I ship to multiple adresses?
    What does back order means?

    		About us/Contact us

    What are your hours of operation?
    Where is Mrs Lin's Kitchen located?
    How do I contact customer service?
    Why you should buy from us?
    Do you offer store pick up or can we return orders directly to your office?
    I am a retailer. Do you sell wholesale?
    I am a retailer. Do you drop ship?
    I am from the press. Who should I contact?
    How do I provide feedback?     		Security and Privacy Policy

    Are online transaction on your website secured?
    How is my contact information used?
    Still need help?

    General Questions

    Do you have a printed catalogue?
    Do you offer personalized items
    such as personalized chopsticks or cups?
    Do you offer discounts for bulk purchases?
    Do you accept purchase orders?
    How do I use coupon code?
    Do you have an affiliate program?
    Do you have a link exchange program?
    What should I do if the product I
    want is out of stock?
    I couldn't locate the product(s) I want,
    what should I do?
    How can I find out more about the culture, meaning and history behind the featured Asian products?

    		Other Services

    Do you have Gift wrap service?
    Do you have Gift registry service?
    What is reward program and when can I redeem my points?


    		 



    Order Information Domestic

    How do I make an order?

    You can choose to make an order online or by mail. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen also customizes products for corporate clients.

    Online
    To order online, first browse our online catalogue. Select the individual product page, enter the desired quantity and click on the ""Add to Basket"" button. Follow the website prompts and provide all the necessary information to complete your order.

    Orders placed on our website are encrypted with SSL technology that safeguards your personal information including your name, address, and credit card information as it is transmitted over the internet. You can find out more about the security of our website in the Security and Privacy Policy in our FAQ section.
    If you encounter any problems completing an order online, please email us at: support@mrslinskitchen.com.

    By Mail
    Please print and fill out the online order form, available here, and mail it to:
    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd #4-268
    San Ramon, CA 94583
    Signature is required for credit card orders.

    Corporate Clients
    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we customize products for corporate clients. Please send your request to support@mrslinskitchen.com.

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    When will I receive my package?

    This varies depending on the shipping method you choose in your order.

    For Standard shipping, package usually arrives in 7-10 business days from shipping date.
    For Expedited shipping, package usually arrives in 3 business days from shipping date.
    For Express shipping, package usually arrives in 2 business days from shipping date.
    For customers in AK, HI, and US territories, package usually arrives in 5-7 business days from shipping date.

    For more detailed information, please visit the Shipping page under the section Customer Service on our webpage.

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    What are the shipping charges?

    Shipping charges varies depending on the total cost of merchandise in the purchase. Please refer to the chart below for shipping charges.

    Total Cost of Merchandise
    Standard Shipping
    up to $9.99
    $7.95
    $10.00 - 19.99
    $9.95
    $20.00 - $29.99
    $10.95
    $30.00 - $39.99
    $11.95
    $40.00 - $59.99
    $12.95
    $60.00 - $79.99
    $13.95
    $80.00 - $99.99
    $15.95
    $100.00 - $124.99
    $17.95
    $125.00 - $149.99
    $19.95
    $150.00 - $174.99
    $20.95
    $175.00 - $199.99
    $21.25
    Above $200
    15%

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we also provide expedited and express shipping. Usually expedited shipping takes three business days and express shipping requires two business days.

    Real time shipping rates are now available for the following services: FedEx Home and Ground, Expedited, Express, Next Day as well as services to AK, HI and other U.S. territories

    For more information on rushed option charges and schedule, please refer to the section under ""Is there a rushed options"" on the FAQ page. You can also get more information, on our Shipping page under the section Customer Service.

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    Am I eligible for free shipping?

    Periodically, Mrs Lin's Kitchen offers free shipping. Free shipping coupons can be found on the coupon page. With free shipping, however, restriction such as minimum order amount may apply. Free shipping is only available for standard shipping and not for expedited or express shipping services.

    Unfortunately, free shipping is not available for customers in AK, HI, US territories and other international customers.

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    When will my order be shipped?

    This varies according to shipping method chosen. In order for shipping to follow the schedule below, all orders must be received by noon pacific standard time.

    For Standard Shipping option, order will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days from order date, excluding weekends and holidays.
    For Expedite Shipping option, order will be shipped the next business day from order date, excluding weekends and holidays.
    For Express Shipping option, order will be shipped the same business day as order date, excluding weekends and holidays.
    For AK, HI, and US territories customers, order will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days from order date, excluding weekends and holidays.

    Please note that this shipping schedule only applies to all in-stock merchandise. Please expect delays if merchandise is sold out or low in quantity. In such instances, you will be notified via email and will ask you for instructions in order to further assist you.


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    How do I place an online order?

    To order online, browse our online catalogue. Once you have made your selection, enter the desired quantity, and click on the ""Add to Basket"" button. Our website will lead you through the ordering process. You will be asked to provide all the necessary information to complete your order.

    You will be asked to provide your shipping address and contact information. New customers will also be asked to create a new account. You will then be asked tyo enter billing address information, shipping method and special instructions. Enter credit card information and click on "Submit" when you are ready to place the order. You will be sent an email confirmation. Your order is now complete!

    If you encounter any problems completing an order online, please email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com.

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    What are my payment options?

    We only accept payments made by official postal money orders, cashier checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express and PayPal.

    Please mail money orders and checks to:
    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd #4-268
    San Ramon, CA 94583

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    Do I have to pay sales tax?

    All customers within California are required to pay sales tax. Customers residing outside of California will not need to pay sales tax.

    Sales tax rates differ depending on your location. For more information, refer to the list below.

    For Alameda County addresses, please add 9.25% sales tax.
    (Cities in Alameda County: Alameda, Albany, Army Terminal, Ashland, Berkeley, Bradford, Castro Valley, Cresta Blanca, Dublin, Elmwood, Emeryville, Fremont, Government Island, Hayward, Heyer, Lanscape, Livermore, Naval Air Station, Naval Hospital, Naval Supply Center, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, South Shore, Sunol, Union City and Warm Spring).

    For non-Alameda County addresses, please add 7.25% sales tax.

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    Is there a minimum order amount?

    There are no minimum order amount restrictions at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen. However, there may be minimum order amount requirements if a coupon is used. Please see disclosure on our coupon page. Our coupon page can be found at the bottom right corner of our home page. Check out our coupon page to find our latest deals.

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    Is there a rush order option?

    We offer several shipping methods depending on your need. For rush orders, we provide an Expedited shipping option that takes three business and an Express shipping option that will take two business days or Next Day Service.

    For Expedited shipping, items are shipped the next day, but your order has to received by us by noon, Pacific Standard Time, in order for it to go out the next day. For Express and Next Day Air shipping, items are shipped the very same day as long as the order is received by us by noon, Pacific Standard Time.

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    Order Information International

    Do you ship outside of the United States?

    Yes. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen ships internationally. Currently, MrsLinsKitchen.com only ship to the following countries: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, France, Metropolitan, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Macau, Malawi, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilled, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfold Island, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, US Minor Outlying Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela and Virgin Islands (U.S).

    If your country is not listed, please do not submit your order.

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    When will my order be shipped?

    International orders will only be shipped after payment has been received.

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    When will I receive my package?

    This varies from country to country. Depending on where the shipment destination is, the time required for you to receive your package will differ. For more information, you can contact our customer service department via e-mail at: support@mrslinskitchen.com.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, our preferred carrier of choice is the United States Postal Service (USPS) because it offers the most affordable shipping rates. You have the option of choosing to deliver your package by Express International which (3-5 days), Priority International (6-10 days), or First Class International (varies depending of country of destination).

    Please note that First Class mail option has a maximum limit of 4 lbs per package.

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    What is the shipping cost?
    The shipping and handling cost is based on the weight of the package and the destination of shipment. Shipping prices will vary from country to country. We can provide shipping and handling quotations on request.

    All of our merchandises have product weight information that can be found in the dimension tab on the product page. To get an estimate on the shipping price to your country, simply visit http://www.usps.com.

    On the USPS website, choose ""Calculate Postage."" Next, pick the appropriate option between domestic and international postage. You will be prompted to select a destination for the package. Provide shipping date and time and select the preferred method of shipment. The final postage price will be calculated once all the information has been provided.

    For international orders, please e-mail us at support@mrslinskitchen.com with the item(s) you are interested in ordering, quantity, and the shipping address for a price quote. We will get back to you within three business days.

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    What is your policy regarding duties and taxes?

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is not responsible for any brokerage fee, tariff and tax which will be collected at the time of the delivery. This means that you will be responsible for any duties or taxes incurred. For more information, contact your country's custom agency. Some products are subject to tariff and it is different from countries to countries.

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    What currency are the prices in?

    All prices on our website are listed in USD.

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    Is there a minimum order amount?

    There are no minimum order amount restrictions at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen. However there may be minimum order amount requirements if a coupon is used. Please see disclosure on our coupon page. Our coupon page can be found at the bottom right corner of our home page. Check out our coupon page to find our latest deals.

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    What are my payment options?

    We only accept payments made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal. Signature as well as copy of front and back side of credit card may be requested for large orders. We will contact you should such a request be necessary.

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    Do you offer samples of products?

    We do not offer samples of products. You are welcome to make an order of an item of interest to see if it matches you needs and requirements.

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    Is there a rush order option?

    International customers may choose to have their order shipped via FEDEX express or other expedited services which are guaranteed and faster. Please let us know what your preferred method of shipment and carried of choice is when you place your order with us.

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    Returns, Exchange and Claims

    What is your return and exchange policy?

    To return a merchandise, the return must be reported to Mrs. Lin's Kitchen within 30 days of the item's receipt. You can report via e-mail at: support@mrslinskitchen.com. You will then be issued a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Returns without a RMA number will be subject to delays in processing. The return copy form, found on the back of the packing list under the section of ""Return and Exchange Policy"", must be filled out.

    All returned merchandises must be returned in new and unused condition with package intact and all accessories and manuals included. Returns must be received within 30 days. If the original packaging and accessories are not included in the return package, there will be a 15% re-stocking fee applied. Shipping fee is not refundable. Mrs. Lin's kitchen will not be able to process any returns that is not reported and returned within the timeframe.

    To exchange a merchandise, the same process is required and the same restrictions apply. All exchanges are processed as returns. Please order a new order for the desired item on Mrs. Lin's Kitchen. You will not need to wait for us to receive the exchanged item before making your order.

    For damaged and defective items, the same process is required as above. Upon receipt, we will inspect the merchandise and process either a refund or replacement accordingly.

    For a more detailed explanation on our return and exchange policy and procedure please visit our Return and Exchange section in our customer service page.

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    What happens if I refuse my package when it arrives?

    Shipping and Handling fee will not be refunded and a 15% restocking fee will be charged when products are received by Mrs. Lin's Kitchen.

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    How do I claim for a damaged or defective item?

    To claim for a damaged or defective item, you will need to follow the process as a return. You will need to report the damaged item via e-mail at: support@mrslinskitchen.com.

    You may be asked to send us an image of the damaged or defective goods. Or you may have to return the goods within 30 days. You may also need to retain merchandise for up to 10 business days for the carrier to retrieve the package for examination.

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    When will I received my refund on a return or claims?

    Returns and claims can only be processed when the returned merchandises have been received. The processing usually takes about two weeks. Once the return or claim has been processed, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen will send an itemized credit memo via email, and the refund will be posted to the original credit card used in the purchase.

    Please note that it may take 2-3 days for the bank to post the refund to your account.

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    How do I claim for a missing items?

    Please email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com to report a missing item. Missing items need to be reported within one week of delivery.

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    I received your product as a gift and would like to return or exchange it with other item, what should I do?

    You may return the merchandise and you will be issued a store credit. Store credit doesn't include shipping and handling. If you would like to exchange it with another item, all exchanges are processed as returns. To see the return process, please see our return and exchange policy.

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    Shipping and Fulfillment

    When will I receive my parcel (International)?

    This varies, depending on the shipping method selected when order was finalized. Please refer to the above section on international shipping for more information.

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    When will my order be shipped?

    For Standard Shipping option, order will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days from order date, excluding weekends and holidays.
    For Expedite Shipping option, order will be shipped the next business day from order date, excluding weekends and holidays.
    For Express Shipping option, order will be shipped the same business day as order date, excluding weekends and holidays.
    For AK, HI, and US territories customers, order will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days from order date, excluding weekends and holidays.

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    When will my order be shipped (International)?

    International orders will only be shipped after payment has been received.

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    Do you ship to P.O.Boxes?

    Yes, we ship to P.O boxes via USPS.

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    Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?

    Yes, we ship to APO/FPO addresses via USPS.

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    Will I receive an email confirmation?

    Yes. Once you have completed an order online, you will receive an email confirmation with details of your purchase. Email confirmations are only for customers who ordered from us online.

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    Will I receive tracking information for my package?

    Yes, USPS or FEDEX tracking numbers are emailed to our customers when orders are shipped. You may track your package either from http://www.fedex.com for packages shipped via FEDEX or http://www.usps.com for packages shipped via USPS.

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    How do I ship to multiple adresses?

    To ship to multiple addresses, please place multiple orders.

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    What does back order means?

    A back order refers to an order made that cannot be immediately fulfilled because the desired item is unavailable. In other words, it is an order in which the customer is prepared to wait until the order can be fulfilled once the item becomes available.

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    About us/Contact Us

    What are your hours of operation?

    Our operation hours are from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am PST to 5:00 pm PST.

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    Where is Mrs. Lin's Kitchen located?

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is located in Pleasanton, California. We are a solely online store, and we have been serving the internet community since 1997. You can write to us at:

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd #4-268
    San Ramon, CA 94583

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    How do I contact customer service?

    You can contact our customer service by email or mail. You can email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com.

    To contac us by mail, you can send your correspondence to us at:

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd #4-268
    San Ramon, CA 94583

    Your questions are important to us. We strive to answer your queries and address your concerns. We will try our best to answer your calls and email within 72 hours on weekdays (Monday – Friday, excluding holidays).

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    Why you should buy from us?

    We have a wide selection of quality Asian kitchenware and home accessories, offering you the best Asian products at great prices. We value all of our customers and aim to always provide you with timely and excellent service. Our customer service is always on standby to help you out.

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    Do you offer store pick up or can we return orders directly to your office?

    No, we do not offer store pick up or store returns. We are solely online and have no show room or will call location for pick ups or returns.

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    I am a retailer. Do you sell wholesale?

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is an online retailer and we do not sell wholesale.

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    I am a retailer. Do you drop ship?

    No. We do not drop-ship.

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    I am from the press. Who should I contact?

    Email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com. Please specify the nature of the business in your email or call.

    If you are requesting samples for press, please submit your request in a letter specifying which products are being requested and what it will be used for, as well as, which issue the product/products will be featured in. We will also need to find out how the samples will be returned. The letter of request needs to be received by us before samples are sent out. Please use company letter head.

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    How do I provide feedback?

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we welcome any feedback you may have for us regarding your shopping experience. You can leave us feedback by email or mail.

    Give us your feedback by emailing us at: support@mrslinskitchen.com.

    You can also send us your feedback by mail at:
    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen
    2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd #4-268
    San Ramon, CA 94583

    You can also see what other customers are saying about us in our ""Customer Testimonial"" section.

    You may also read up on customer reviews of our products. Many of our products have been reviewed by customers who have purchased from us.

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    Security and Policy

    Are online transaction on your website secured?

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we ensure that as our valued customer all your online transactions are secured and protected. All orders placed on our site are encrypted using SSL technology that safeguards all of your personal information including your name, address, and credit card information as it is being transmitted over the internet.

    In order for the SSL security to work, you will need an SSL-enabled browser (Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer® (7.0 or higher) or any compatible Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) browser). The newest versions of these browsers can be downloaded from the Morzilla Firefox or Microsoft websites.

    American Online (AOL) users must use AOL version 9.0 which uses Internet Explorer 8. Please make sure the most updated version is correct for all browsers.

    To ensure that you are in a secured environment, look for the closed padlock icon or an unbroken key in the lower left corner of your browser screen (This icon will be found on the lower right for Microsoft's Internet Explorer).

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    How is my contact information used?

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen respects the privacy of all our customers and you can be assured that we will not sell, distribute, or share your name, address, email or any other information.

    Our website uses a third-party web beacon from Yahoo!. It analyzes where visitors go on our website and what they do when visiting our site. Yahoo! may use anonymous information of your visits to this and other websites to improve its products and services, and provide advertisements of goods and services of interest to you. You can find out more about this service and your option of not having this information used by Yahoo! here.

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    Still need help?

    If you still require assistance, please contact our customer service department directly. You can contact us via e-mail at: support@mrslinskitchen.com.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we aim to provide you with timely assistance for all of your enquiries. You will hear back from us within 72 hours (Excluding weekends and holidays).

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    General Questions

    Do you have a printed catalogue?

    As an online retail store, we only offer an online catalogue. At Mrs Lin's Kitchen, we aim to provide you with the best and the latest of quality Asian products. Our online catalogue is updated regularly. Please visit our ""What's New"" section to browse our latest products.

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    Do you offer personalized items such as personalized chopsticks or cups?

    Yes, we offer personalization service.  The minimum quantity required for this service is 1000 pairs for chopsticks and it takes three months from the date of order. For cups, the required quantity is 50 cups and requires three weeks. 

    For personalization service, we recommend choosing a plain color product as busy designs will distract from the personalization.  For a price quotation, please submit a request including information on date items are needed, quantity desired, color of merchandise, color of logo, design work, color of design and other information that may be required for an accurate price quotation.You can contact our customer service directly via email for further information.

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    Do you offer discounts for bulk purchases?

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen offers a price break for purchases of $250 and more and for chopsticks over $150. Please email us at: support@mrslinskitchen.com for a price quote. Please include in the email the list of items you are interested in, including the desired quantity of each item (limited to quantity of two to three for each item), due date for delivery, and your contact information.

    Please note that there is no return or exchange for bulk purchases.

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    Do you accept purchase orders?

    Yes, we accept purchase orders, but all purchase orders have to be paid by the above mentioned accepted methods of payment. Please also note that we do not offer credit terms. All orders will only be shipped when the payments are made even if the order is made by purchase order.

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    How do I use coupon code?

    For online orders, simply input your coupon code during checkout. Please visit our coupon page to see our latest offers. You will find our coupon page on the bottom right hand corner of our home page. We update it regularly with our latest offer, so check out our coupon page to see the latest deals.

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    Do you have an affiliate program?

    No.

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    Do you have a link exchange program?

    No.

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    What should I do if the product I want is out of stock?

    Please contact us via email or call us. Provide us with the product number, product name, quantity you desire, as well as the date items are required by. We will respond with an estimated delivery date.

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    I couldn't locate the product(s) I want, what should I do?

    You may contact us directly for more information. If we do not have the desired merchandise listed online, we can help you locate what you need. Please note that this is consider a custom/special orders and there is a minimum order amount. All special orders cannot be returned or exchanged, and all purchases are final.

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    How can I find out more about the culture, meaning and history behind the featured Asian products?

    If you have more questions about Asian products and the culture and history behind them, please browse our monthly newsletter and our glossary.  Our newsletters feature an interesting aspect of Asian culture every month, and our glossary offers a quick guide to questions you may have about Asian culture.  We welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have for us.  Please feel free to contact us by email at: support@mrslinskitchen.com.

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    Other Services

    Do you have Gift wrap service?

    Yes.  We provide gift wrapping services.  For six dollars, we will wrap your gifts in beautiful oriental paper and ribbon.  We will also attach a gift card with your own personal message.  Please write your personal message (a maximum of twenty words) in the ""special instructions"" portion of the order form. Please specify the item number and name if you have more than one item in your order. 

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    Do you have Gift registry service?

    Yes. We have gift registry service. You will find the gift registry link on the top right hand corner of our homepage. You can create a gift registry or search for one. To create a gift registry, click on ""create a gift registry"". Please fill in all the required fields. To find a gift registry, simply enter the first and last name of the person whose gift registry you are looking for.

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    What is reward program and when can I redeem my points?

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have a reward program where you can earn points for every purchase you make that can be redeemed for gift cards and more.

    To redeem reward points, you will need to create an account with us. Simply follow this link and provide us with all the require information and hit ""Create"" to start your account with us.

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    From hurricanes that battered the Gulf Coast region to the earthquake that rocked South Asia, the damage inflicted by Mother Nature has made the past few months extremely trying for many people. With the holidays on the horizon—be it Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, or Ramadan—we can only hope that a new year will bring more good luck than bad for everyone. Wish someone you care about the very best with one of our many charms known in Asian cultures for fostering fortune.

    In these wallet-tightening times, take advantage of our many low-budget choices. The items singled out in our guide are divided by price range. From inexpensive stocking stuffers to more sophisticated gems, there’s something for all your shopping needs.

    Small Gifts

    Your shopping list keeps inflating as you think of extra people to buy gifts for like your boss, co-workers, or that aunt who rarely visits. Let us save you that fifth trip to the mall. For under $10, you can buy more than one good luck charm to give as a meaningful present or stocking surprise. They say good things come in small packages.

    For those worried about evil spirits, get them reassurance in the form of incense. Rooted in Buddhism, these sticks, made from aromatic gums, are thought to purify the air when burned. In feudal times, both the rich and poor could afford them. Among the many scents we offer in our incense section— pine, jasmine, rose, and amber. Incense also facilitates mediation which is helpful during moments of stress. For under $3, you can get a box of 50 sticks. Furthermore, our affordable incense burners, made from either ceramics or Korean celadon, make ideal complementing gifts.

    Whether shopping for an elderly relative or a friend fascinated by Asian cuisine, you can pleasantly surprise them with a well-crafted pair of chopsticks that also sends a thoughtful message. We have slender and smooth chopsticks that are adorned with the Chinese character for longevity in a shiny gold hue. Pick from red or white. In keeping with the optimism theme, you can throw in a black pair of embossed with the Chinese word for fortune in gold. They are only sold by individual pairs.

    If you plan to buy one pair of chopsticks, it is only natural to match it with a chopstick rest. Chopstick rests make charming and handy tokens of affection for people who enjoy hosting dinner parties. You can articulate good luck blessings with our Welcome Cat Chopstick Rest. Available in both black and white, each rest is shaped like Japan’s notorious Maneki Neko cat. More iconic than Hello Kitty, the calico kitty’s ever-raised left paw is thought to bring in good business, while the right paw supposedly summons financial rewards. We also have rests inscribed with Asian characters representing long life—something everyone wants. For just a few more dollars, you can get a five-pair set of Maneki Neko chopsticks made with wood or bamboo.

    Giving a present that is based on their date of birth always shows careful thought on the part of the giver. Demonstrate the fun of Chinese astrology by giving someone one of our Chinese zodiac charms in our specialty gifts section. A festive red cord threads a jade image of the zodiac animal, as well as three traditional Chinese coins. These dangling charms are said to bring good luck. They are perfect for a keychain or a rearview mirror decoration. Our product descriptions offer brief explanations about the significance and qualities associated with each zodiac creature.

    A girl can never have too many accessories. If you want to lift the spirits of a fashion-conscious friend, check out our versatile pewter jewelry. Each silver-colored pendant is shaped perfectly like a Chinese character. You will find a necklace that stands for prosperity, success, fortune, love, peace, and other goodwill thoughts. Tied to black string, every pendant arrives ready-to-wear. The neutral color tones mean they match with just about any outfit. And the recipient will feel a little better carrying a positive message around.

    Sometimes, a kind note is enough. Try our Prosperity Paper Cutting Card set . Five handmade cards exhibit the Chinese word for prosperity caught in a colorful whirlwind of peacock feathers and blossoming flowers. These ivory cards are bound by amber-colored frames and come with matching envelopes. They make a lovely forum to say “season’s greetings” and “best of luck.”

    Under $20

    In Japan, the New Year typically brings gifts of Daruma dolls as symbols of good luck. According to legend, Daruma was born when the Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma, spent nine years meditating in a cave. In the process, his arms and legs withered away—which explains why most Daruma figures are constructed without limbs. The beliefs in Daruma permeated into Japanese and Chinese culture. Our papier-mâché Daruma dolls make excellent holiday presents for people starting new businesses or ventures. They are available in different dimensions and colors. They also bear different characters for words like fortune, luck, and prosperity. Anyone on the receiving end of this gift will enjoy the cultural significance and the satisfaction of customarily painting on eyes when their wishes finally come true.

    Similar in purpose to the Daruma, our Maneki Neko dolls also make attractive and sentimental gifts. We have them in white, red, black, and pink. For less than $20, you can get a feline figurine for as tall as seven inches. People can put them on their desk, night stand, or by the door and hope for the best. The bright-colored dolls will surely captivate children.

    Chances are that you know people who are carefully watching what they spend. Well, start them off on the right foot with a coin bank. Our Lucky Doggy Coin Bank expresses wishes for success and comes in white and gold. On his belly are the characters for good luck and fortune. This is also a timely gift as the next Lunar New Year is the year of the dog. This bank makes a great Christmas money-holder for children.

    Stonesoap chops are an elegant way to send someone positive thoughts. Carved in China’s Fu Jian Province, each stone stamp has been etched with a Chinese character. Some of the words immortalized as chops include fortune, love, and double happiness. Stamp greeting cards, letters, or any stationery to pass along optimism. In addition, every set already comes with a red ink pad and wooden stand. Packaged in a red, silk-lined box, the whole thing is practically almost gift-wrapped. 

    Our line of lucky dishware is also teeming with gift possibilities. Bring good things to the table in the form of our Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity tableware set. These sleek, black rice bowls are made from stone. Each one sports a Chinese character in white strokes signifying one of these values. Wooden chopsticks come with the four-bowl set. Being black and white, the rice bowls go with just about any tableware.

    Another luminous dish that extols wishes for success is our seven-inch Lime Crackle Stone Bowl. Buffed with a lime-green, crackle glaze and made from genuine stone, this serving bowl’s interior has been etched with the Chinese characters for fortune, prosperity, longevity, and happiness. The symbols are neatly and symmetrically placed. To spice it up as a gift, stuff the bowl with a favorite Asian snack or tea canisters like those available in our grocery section.

    The prosperity-fortune-longevity threesome also makes appearances on our sake ware. Several of our sets have the Chinese character for at least one of these virtues etched on either the ceramic sake jug or cups. All our jugs and accompanying cups have a smooth or matte finish. The serving jugs are uniquely curved and, apart from serving sake, make superb table and kitchen decorations. If you desire a sake set that encompasses all these values simultaneously, look at our Four-Character Sake Set. Slightly costlier than $20, this polished, purple set has each quality inscribed in Chinese on each side of the matching bottle. And there’s no better occasion than the holidays or the New Year to toast fortune and success. In the spirit of wooing luck, also consider our Lucky Cat Sake Set. If you can spare another dollar, look at our Gold Maneki Neko Black Sake Set.

    Under $50

    If you’re looking to take a walk on the extravagant side, one of our classier table runners just may do the trick. Dripping in burgundy and dark brown, our Chrysanthemum Longevity Table Cloth will dress up the plainest table. The Chinese symbol for long-life and blooming ivory chrysanthemums subtly pepper the middle. Royal purple tassels dangle from both ends, giving the cloth a regal touch. No dinner party host would hesitate to unfurl this table cloth.

    Some of our elegant tea sets beautifully reflect themes of hope and optimism. Choose from a deep purple or cinnamon color for our Fortunes Tea Set. In both assortments, the Chinese words for fortune and longevity grace the teapots and their matching cups. For full functionality, the teapots have built-in infusers. If you want something with a little more subtle color, consider our Fortune, Prosperity & Happiness Tea Set. This special earthenware tea set has been hand-glazed and fired. The Chinese symbols for fortune, prosperity, and happiness are depicted in black calligraphy. Any of these sets would be a well-received surprise under a layer of wrapping paper.

    Anyone will feel golden when they get their hands on one of our most elaborate pieces of Yixing tea ware. A decorative and functional gem, our Treasure Chest Yixing Teapot is made from clay. But few could guess that from the incredible craftsmanship of the wood-colored exterior and attached gold emblems. Like a real chest, the lid has a rectangular shape and a handle emblazoned with the Chinese word for fortune. What makes Yixing teapots a special treasure is how the unglazed clay surface absorbs flavor with each brew.

    Hopefully, Mrs. Lin can help you check off at least a few people from your list and stress less. But remember, as the news of the past few months has reminded us, it’s the thought that counts.

    		  

    OUR 2005 NEWSLETTERS

    Full Of Fortune

    All About Sushi (part II)

    Secret Lives Of Geisha

    Specialty Japanese Cookware

    Rice The Golden Grain

    Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    Azuki Beans

    Washi Paper Production and Uses

    Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    Fortune Cookies: The Real San Fransisco Treat

     

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    ""Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble!"" For the millions of people who already own electric air pots, boiling water using the regular stove and pot method just won't suffice anymore. The traditional method of cooking food and heating water has been revolutionized by the technological advancements in electrical kitchen appliances like the air pot. Now there's no sense in toiling over a hot stove when you can have hot, piping water in seconds.

    With the slight press of a button, electric air pots are designed to dispense hot, steaming water. Ideal for making anything from tea, coffee, and hot cocoa, to immediate hot water for pasta, soup, and rice, to an even more instant Cup-O-Noodles. The popular kitchen appliance takes up little energy in comparison to other types of electrical cookware like microwaves, and even less counter space.

    For centuries, various Asian cultures have had diets centered on the usage of hot water. Whether it's boiled rice, noodle dishes, soups, piping hot green teas, and Japanese dishes like shabu-shabu, the constant need for hot water in Asian cooking is apparent. Prior to modern technological advances in electric thermo air pots, and even microwaves or gas and electric stoves, people throughout Asia used various types of clay containers to store the water they boiled and filtered for impurities. The kinds of clay used were so rich in natural minerals and nutrients that they not only enriched the water, but often kept it warm when covered for up to a day. Today, the types of clay once used are very rare, and only found in a few areas across Asia. Chinese Yixing teaware is made of this exceptional clay that retains heat while expelling essential nutrients. While the original clay vessels once used are no longer available to most people, electric thermo air pots make fitting, and more convenient, substitutes.

    Although the use of an air pot can both simplify your life and give you more time to do other things, the process of picking out and purchasing the right air pot can be quite confusing. Air pots are available in a variety of sizes, prices, and with a myriad of features. All air pots have a dispensing system that requires little pressure to activate. Most have a button at the top of the machine to press lightly, thus avoiding accidental contact and painful burns. Many new air pots also feature a transparent gauge that displays the amount of hot water currently available in the vessel. De-chlorination filters are another feature found in some, but not all air pots. They work to reduce the levels of natural chlorine found in tap water, along with undesirable scents and flavors caused by the buildup of mildew. Some air pots have a descaling mode that self-cleans the inside of the vessel, so hard water build up does not line the interior of the tank and eventually clog the spout. Although this feature is generally only found in more expensive air pots, it guarantees that your appliance lasts longer. Additionally, a nonstick interior is often easier to clean, and is another option to keep in mind for the same reason. Various residues that collect inside the air pot can eventually shorten its life span.

    Other important options in an electric air pot include a computerized temperature control system, which enables the water to remain at a steady temperature, not getting too hot or cold. Although all are designed to keep their contents warm, many designed with computer technology include temperature preference settings, so you can decide how hot your water is kept when stored. As a safety measure, some air pots also have the ability to automatically shut off when empty and display a refill signal, thus reducing the possibility of an accidental electrical fire in your home.

    Alternatives to electric air pots are cordless thermal dispensing pots. Often found in cafeterias and coffee houses around the world, these cordless options cost much less than the electric versions, and keep liquids ranging from water to tea and coffee hot or cold for up to six hours. Due to the decrease in retail price, many thermal air pots simply retain the temperature of the liquid stored inside, and lack the ability to heat or cool. A majority of cordless pots come in the same sizes as electric air pots and are made of stainless steel for easy cleaning.

    In recent years, a multitude of companies have begun to manufacture electric air pots in addition to cordless thermal pots. The Zojirushi America Corporation is highly revered as one of the nations leading producers of air pots, as well as other kitchen appliances. Panasonic is another manufacturer of high quality air pots, similar to Zojirushi. Gallant, Chuen Gun Co., and Imarflex are producers of lower end electric air pots. In general, air pots designed for the home will hold as little as 2.2 Liters of water, and as much as 5 Liters. They all maintain a temperature ranging from 104 F to 203 F, and reboil at 212 F. When investing in an air pot, one can expect to pay anywhere from $64 to almost $200, depending on the size, brand name, and number of special features. 2.2 liter electric air pots are generally priced between $80 and $110, and thermal pots range between $55 and $65. As the size increases, so does the price. Those capable of holding 3 liters of water may cost anywhere from $110 up to $155, and 4 liter electrical pots can cost as much as $170.

    Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have only the highest quality of electric air pots available for you to choose from. Varying in size, design, and price, we're sure you'll find something that fits both your needs and your budget. Once you browse through mrslinskitchen.com, we're certain you'll find the right appliance among our large and diverse family of products.

    Full Steam Ahead!

    		  

    OUR 2001 NEWSLETTERS

    One Pot Meal

    The Emperor's Old Clothes

    Full Steam Ahead: Air Pots are
    Here to Stay!

    Moon Cake and Moon Cake Festival

    Sake Bombs Away!

    Folding Fun with Origami

    Yummy Sushi For Your Tummy

    Rice Cookers can Cook

    Mochi

    Chopsticks: A History and How to Use Chopsticks

    Yixing Teaware

    Hot Pot Anyone?

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    Inexpensive and easy to use, these fun chopsticks helpers only require three easy steps. First, slide each side of a pair of chopsticks into one of the caps on each side of the fun chopsticks help. Two, pick the chopsticks attached to the chopsticks helper up, and three, begin to use the chopsticks.

    Fun chopsticks helpers come in five striking color options: yellow, bright orange, cream, green and blue. Great for all ages, these fun chopsticks helper is a fantastic solution for first time chopsticks users.

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    Fun Gifts For Kids

    Sick of buying your kids gifts that they play with once and never think of again? The Fun Gifts for Kids set is filled with Asian toys, Japanese geisha dolls, and lucky cat charms your kids will keep and love for a lifetime. As part of our Gift Ideas , the entire collection is filled with kids chopsticks, tea mugs, and Maneki Neko figurines that kids will be thrilled to receive.

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we’ve chosen our cutest figurines and colorful origami paper to add to this collection of special occasion gifts. Whether you are shopping for a creative gift to give your students or a fantastic set of training chopsticks for your niece, it is all in this set of Fun Gifts for Kids.

    One of the most popular gifts from our store is the adorable lucky cat figurine. These adorable collectibles put a smile on any face, and now come as the distinctive design on our kid’s coin bank. Pick out the perfect gift for any child from our collection, or shop our set of Unexpected Stocking Stuffers for more gift ideas!

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    The Chinese are famous for their practical and beautiful inventions and a great example of their creativity is the Gaiwan tea cup. Gaiwan translates to mean ""fitted bowl"" or ""fitted cup"" and it is simply a wonderfully designed method of keeping hot beverages and soups at the perfect serving temperature for an extended time.

    At MrsLinsKitchen we have selected some beautiful gaiwan pieces including the Gaiwan Connoisseurs teacup that is made with the special ceramic called CTS Liven China which is glazed with a mineral and oxide special formula that clarifies the flavor of all the liquids it comes in contact with and preserves the pure taste of the tea. You'll also want to browse through our auspicious porcelain gaiwan teacup selections such as the Phoenix and Dragon Gaiwan.

    If you are a tea lover, you'll want to invest in these delightful teacups as they will prolong your tea experience and bring you much enjoyment. Imagine a perfect cup of steeped tea that delights your senses with a brief release of aroma and flavor as you slowly lift the lid to take a gentle sip. As a gift for a tea loving friend or boss, this teacup is both affordable and thoughtful and will be cherished by the lucky recipient.

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    Traditional Japanese dinnerware often includes the beauty of nature in their tableware patterns. We have searched far and wide for the most representative of these time honored designs which include the gingko leaf, the cherry blossom, bamboo and the lovely plum blossom.

    The Cascading Cherry Blossom Plate and Bowl Setwe selected breathes the freshness of spring blossoms to your table and will lift your spirits even in the dead of winter. The Green Bamboo Appetizer Set Plate Set is perfect for showcasing your favorite dishes and will work well with any of your existing Japanese tableware or Chinese dinnerware.

    You can rest assured that we have collected only the finest quality and most beautiful pieces for enhancing your dining experience. As a gift to yourself or presented to family and friends; our collection of nature inspired sets will be treasured for many years to come. Browse through our selection of garden themed sushi sets and bring the loveliness of nature to your table all year around. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/garden-themed-sushi-sets-106.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/garden-themed-sushi-sets-112.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-garden-themed-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Garden Themed Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/garden-themed-sushi-sets-111.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/garden-themed-sushi-sets-113.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-japanese-sushi-set-garden-themed-sushi-sets||ITEM|"Garden Themed Sushi Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| holiday-asian-dolls||ITEM|"Geisha & Kokeshi Dolls"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Have an avid doll collector in your family? Why not surprise them this year with beautiful and intricately detailed Asian Dolls and Kokeshi Dolls? Our Asian Dolls and Kokeshi dolls are beautiful hand crafted works of art with attention to detail in every piece. Decorated in traditional cloth, our Asian Dolls also come with their very own stands, which make them ready for display as soon as they arrive.

    The Kokeshi Dolls, hand crafted from wood, are also beautifully painted in detail which shows with fine craftsmanship that every doll lover will adore. In case you want these beautiful pieces of art protected, we also carry Glass Display Cases perfect for our Asian and Kokeshi Dolls to keep them in perfect condition for years to come.

    In case you have a large doll that needs a special glass case to protect and display in, we also have a Japanese Wooden Glass Display case that is available for special order.

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    Elegant geisha dolls

    In Japan, geishas were privately tutored in arts and academics only reserved for men, so they were respected and esteemed for their abilities, as well as their beauty and grace. Bring the charm of the geisha to your living room with elegant geisha dolls from MrsLinsKitchen.com! One of our beauties is adorned in a pink kimono with a flying crane on her sleeve and a golden obi in the back of her garment. Colored gems contrast with her black hair, and she tilts slightly backward as if she's posing while performing a dance. Mounted on a black wooden base, this geisha doll measures 12" tall.



    Geisha doll display case

    Show off your doll in a dramatic way with a display case from MrsLinsKitchen.com. Our glass case protects your geisha doll from dirt, dust and even little exploring fingers! The wooden back and black trim coordinate with any decor in your home, so you can preserve your keepsake in style.

    Beautiful collectible Japanese dolls

    MrsLinsKitchen.com carries a variety of dolls to please any taste or occasion. Our Samurai in Motion Figurine, for example, makes a great gift for that special karate school graduate. Wearing blue and gold detailed clothing with tasseled swords tucked into his belt, he appears ready to strike his enemy! A menacing expression and traditional hairstyle add an element of sophistication to this tough warrior.

    If you need a unique gift for a newlywed, MrsLinsKitchen.com has several lovely bridal dolls. Our bridal doll in white is dressed in a stunning gown decorated with a flying crane pattern. Poised on a black stand, this bride displays a marker engraved with the Japanese characters for "flower wedding".

    Whether you want a lucky cat, unique jade jewelry, geisha dolls or other collectible Japanese dolls, MrsLinsKitchen.com is your best source for that perfect gift! Don't forget to check out all of the other great Asian home decor items available at MrsLinsKitchen.com.

     

     

     

    		  

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 10077|10077|ITEM|"Geisha in Color Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10077.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Images of the traditional Japanese geisha have been updated against a background that is both modern and colorful. This set offers 5 pairs of wooden chopsticks each a different color (yellow, black, red, orange, white, green and blue) and a unique geisha design. With squared tops, these chopsticks also offer a smooth surface and tapered tips. This set arrives packaged in a paper gift box. Hand wash recommended. Made in China.
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from paper, this novelty wallet features a woodblock print by famous Japanese woodblock print artist, Kitagawa Utamaro. Known as one of the great woodblock print artists, Utamaro is renowned for his large head portrait studies of women, known as bijin-okubi-e.

    This charming novelty wallet features a gorgeous bijin-okubi-e showcasing an artfully composed woodblock print of a geisha dressed in an elaborate headdress, an graceful kimono reflecting in an oval mirror.

    In a lovely shade of pink, the interior of the wallet features white polka dots over pink. With a bold red trimming bordering the wallet, this charming novelty wallet is a stylish addition to any wardrobe.

    Fun and gorgeously chic, this charming novelty wallet is a fun way to spice up your dress for an evening out with a bit of elegant traditional Japanese art. Impress friends with this cute novelty wallet. Each item comes individually packaged.
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    "|"An illustration of classic geisha beauty would give any accessory a facelift. As proven by the beautiful geisha, clad in a pink and blue gown, who demurely poses on the outside of this wallet. But rest assured, she is the guardian of all your bills in this lightweight, two-fold paper wallet. Made in Japan.
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    "|"Classic geisha beauty would give any accessory a facelift. A trio of colorful geisha girls dressed in their finest attire for a night out on the town on this wallet, created from washi paper. Admire these delicate women with their parasols every time you reach for some change or a credit card. Made in Japan.
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    "|"Classic geisha beauty would give any accessory a facelift. Combine the sturdiness of washi paper with the clean and colorful lines of Japanese art, and the result is a glossy, but oh-so practical paper wallet. This wallet features a geisha clad in a red and gray gown playing with Gu-Zin, an Asian plugged musical instrument. Think of this ancient Japanese tradition every time you reach for change or a credit card. Made in Japan.
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    "|"Whether a geisha is reading or gardening, she carries a classic, porcelain beauty. You'll find this true on something as practical as a washi paper wallet. As you pay for purchases with money from this two-fold paper wallet, you'll be reminded to slow down and enjoy the pleasures of life. One pretty geisha reads a good book, while the other is creating beauty through a bonsai in her garden. A polka-dotted red background borders the entire illustration. Made in Japan.
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    If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, you can always contact us at (925)251-0158 or email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com and we will do our best to help. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is always available to help make your shopping experience the best it can be.

    		  

     
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gift100|gift100|ITEM|"Gift Certificate $100"|""|""|(100)||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift-certificate-100-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift-certificate-100-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gift150|gift150|ITEM|"Gift Certificate $150"|""|""|(150)||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift-certificate-150-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift150-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gift200|gift200|ITEM|"Gift Certificate $200"|""|""|(200)||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift-certificate-200-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift200-24.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gift50|gift50|ITEM|"Gift Certificate $50"|""|""|(50)||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift-certificate-50-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gift-certificate-50-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gift-ideas-mlk||ITEM|"Gift Ideas & Holidays"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Asian Gift Ideas

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has collected the most beloved gifts, cookware, and good luck items in our Gift Ideas for all occasions and recipients.

    Each of the unique gift collections in our Gift Ideas is assembled with someone special in mind. You’ll notice our Awesome Gifts for Her includes playful Maneki Neko and feminine Japanese cookware, while our Perfect Gifts for Couples Guide is an ode to shared meals, with ceramic rice bowls and cute chopsticks. With several different collections, you are certain to find the perfect gift for everyone in your life.

    To shop the magical Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen Gift Ideas, simply browse through the creative collections found below. There are hundreds of fascinating items across an impressive variety of gifts, from Asian dinnerware to lucky cat figurines. Everything in our gift guides is of the highest quality and certain to be cherished by your friends, family members, or loved ones for years to come!

        Send gifts in style anywhere in the world! Gift-wrapping is available for all our products. For $10.00 per item, we will wrap your gift in beautiful Oriental paper, trim it with ribbon and attach a gift card with your personalized message.

    Please write your personalized message (20 word maximum) in the “Special Instructions” section of the order form, and specify item number or name if you have more than one order.
    		 

    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gifts-100-and-up||ITEM|"Gifts $100 And Up"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Gifts $100 And Up

    Treat yourself or your loved ones to some of the highest quality Asian tableware, cookware, and giftware you’ll ever find! With every gift for $100 and above that you receive, you’ll be able to feel a whole new standard of excellence in your hands.

    Everything you find that is $100 or above is an investment you won’t regret, like our Large Matte Black Japanese Clay Rice Pot, which will help you make fluffy, delicious rice for years and years to come. Each item is made to be sturdy, durable, and reliable; beautiful plate sets like the Square Japanese Cherry Blossom Set or the Parasol Blue Illusion Plate Set won’t be prone to breakage and will be long-lasting additions to your kitchen cabinets.

    The Asian giftware that you’ll find can be used as amazing presents for any special occasion. Consider gifting a pair of Japanese Wedding Dolls to the newlyweds, or gifting an 18-Inch Maneki Neko to someone in need of an extra dose of good luck.

    Whatever the occasion, any gift that you find that is $100 and up is sure to guarantee resilience and functionality for many years ahead.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6028 :12040 :12238 :8934)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-100-and-up-57.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-100-and-up-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-chef-holiday-2015||ITEM|"Gifts for Chef"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"If you know someone who just can't stay out of the kitchen, surprise them this year with Asian Cookware tools to try a whole new style of cooking! Our Wok Sets are a great holiday gift with all the essential tools you need for making your favorite stir fry foods. Pair up these Wok Sets with a traditional Bamboo Steamer so your loved one can try making Dim Sum or even find a healthier alternative for cooking by steaming. Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, you can also find pots and pans used for traditional Japanese and Chinese dishes like takoyaki, nabe, and hot pot or shabu shabu! These useful tools will help broaden your chef's culinary skills to discover foreign dishes from the East! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6181 :6182 :6202 :6180 :11887 :11876 :8313 :10938 :9826 :6132 :6121 :6112 :6192 :6199 :6270 :6160 :6156 :6159 :6215 :6214 :6213 :6211 :6210 :6212)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-chef-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-chef-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-doll-lovers||ITEM|"Gifts for Doll Lovers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Do you have an avid doll collector in your family? Or maybe you have a close friend whose home is decorated in several beautiful dolls? This holiday, surprise them with a traditional style Asian doll that holds a history and will be a great conversation piece when guests come over.

    Our beautifully hand made Asian Geisha Dolls are carefully assembled to portray the many talents of Geisha. Whether they are gracefully taking a stroll or showing off their musical and dancing talents, these Asian Dolls will stand out in any room.

    If your doll collector loves fine craftsmenship, our adorable Kokeshi dolls are each carefully carved and painted with fine details which also includes the artist's signature on most of them. Allow your doll lover to be just as proud of these fine masterpieces as the artist is.

    Don't forget to complete your gift with a Glass Display Case so these precious dolls are protected from dust and can be displayed beautifully."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7729| :|7726| :|7715| :|7627| :|7409| :|7016|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-doll-lovers-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-doll-lovers-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-doll-lovers-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for Doll Lovers Gift Guide 2012"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for Doll Lovers
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| holiday2016-epicurean-gift-guide||ITEM|"Gifts for Epicurean"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    For the Epicurean in your family, surprise them with a wide variety of beautiful dishes that they can serve new and exotic foods on.



    To complete the whole experience of trying a new foreign dish or maybe trying a completely new but delicious sounding dish, pair up with this new meal with some unqiue and decorative tableware. From classic blue and white colors to more vibrant pieces, there is a wide assortment of dishes ranging from small sauce dishes to large serving bowls to enjoy these meals on. Let the ""chef"" of the family really go all out in decorating the dining table with beautiful dinnerware and new delicious foods."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11983 :11679 :9479 :10223 :12016 :11137 :10026 :11847 :11846 :11840 :11847 :11839 :12035 :11822 :12192 :12029 :10578 :11695 :11692 :12090 :11908 :12033 :12029 :11325 :11898 :11832 :11831 :11558 :11654 :11652 :11648 :11656 :11653 :11655 :10241 :11628 :11663 :11654 :11652 :11888 :9826 :11887 :11876 :8313 :10938 :11788 :11610 :10968 :10964 :11818 :10975)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-epicurean-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-epicurean-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-food-drink-lovers-page1-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for Food and Drink Lovers Gift Guide 2012 - Page 1"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for Food and Drink Lovers
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gifts-for-food-drink-loves-page2-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for Food and Drink Lovers Gift Guide 2012 - Page 2"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for Food and Drink Lovers
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gifts-for-her||ITEM|"Gifts for Her"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Are you looking for a special gift for her to cherish this holiday? With a wide variety of unique items, these precious gifts will definitely be used to a lifetime.

    If she's known to have decorative statements on her wardrobe, our Jade Necklaces will definitely stand out and be a great conversation piece. Great on casual and even party wear, these beautiful works of art will be a gift worn very often.

    If she loves to have unique items which she can use every day, our traditional paper wallets make a great check book for every day use! Some even come with an extra slot, perfect for keep money crisp and not folded.

    The beautifully designed Asian Motif Business Card Holders are another great gift to stand out from the rest when presenting her business card. These lovely gold plated card holders even come ready in a gift box for easy gift giving."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5134 :5133 :5132 :5131 :5130 :|7373| :|7372| :4078 :4076 :4075 :5418 :5417 :5416 :5415 :5414 :5411 :5745 :5410 :|7517| :|7515| :|7512| :|7511| :|7510| :|7370| :|7367| :|7366| :|7365| :|7368| :5640 :5630 :T1952)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-her-79.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-her-86.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| holiday2016-women-gift-guide||ITEM|"Gifts for Her"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Looking for a unique and beautiful gift for Her? Surprise her with our wide array of unique Jade necklaces that are hand made and one of a kind. Along with our Jewelry ideas, our beautiful assortment of Japanese Lacquered Jewelry Boxes will be a great gift to go right beside them. With stackable designs, she also can store knick-knacks like buttons, keys, photographs and many more!

    If she would enjoy a more practical gift and loves to eat sushi, a unique sushi set in an exotic or classic design is sure to get her wanting to try to make sushi in her own home. If unique Tupperware will catch her attention, take a peek at our bowls with lids selections. From gorgeous floral design to traditional Japanese Arita, this will sure make her smile. To keep her warm during this winter season, she can prepare delicious loose leaf tea with our delicious assortment of teas from China and Japan. With our charming collections of Japanese tea infuser cups, it might be a little difficult to decide which design she will like to most! For another choice on a practical gift she can always carry around with her, our Japanese paper wallets have always been a crowd favorite with their beautiful geisha motif designs. Also perfect for holding checkbooks, you may want to grab a few designs for her to use. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2330 :T2329 :T1946 :T2000 :T1647 :T1646 :T1645 :T1644 :T1643 :T1952 :T1949 :T1948 :5134 :5133 :5132 :5131 :5130 :|7373| :|7372| :4078 :4076 :4075 :|7517| :|7515| :|7512| :|7511| :|7510| :|7370| :|7368| :|7367| :|7366| :|7365| :8654 :|7277| :10968 :10964 :11610 :10968 :10967 :10965 :10964 :10963 :10959 :8313)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-her-84.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-her-88.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| holiday2016-men-gift-guide||ITEM|"Gifts for Him"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Choosing a gift for him may be difficult, but Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen might just have what you’re looking for. With these recommendations, you will find all kinds of popular gifts for him that also have gift wrapping options available.

    Surprise him with one of our charming Sake Sets which have always been one of the top gifts for the holiday season. With our high quality sake set, he can relax and enjoy his sake chilled or heated. But if sake isn’t his thing, then our Yixing Mugs are a great choice for tea and coffee lovers. With the Yixing clay making a brew of tea taste even more delicious, it will definitely end up being his favorite cup to use at home or at work. Don’t let that stop you there with practical gifts though. We also have a wide assortment of Travel Chopsticks that he can use while on the go as well. A great space saver item that will definitely not take too much space in the car or his briefcase, having his own pair of Travel Chopsticks is a lot more sanitary in which he can also enjoy his home made meal anytime that he is hungry. If he’s feeling frustrated with work, give him a little encouragement with one of our popular Daruma figurines. Most Darumas have a heavy bottom which when pushed over, will always stand right back up which makes it a great stress reliver and a reminder to never give up. Don’t forget to tell him about the legend too! When receiving the Daruma, fill in one eye with a goal set in mind, then the other once that goal has been achieved. It is said that giving the Daruma his eyesight back will also grant the owner a wish! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2000 :T1646 :T1645 :T2330 :T1948 :T2329 :T1946 :T1643 :T1949 :S1234 :S1157 :S1156 :S1152 :S1170 :S1017 :S1038 :S1000 :S1005 :S1218 :S1059 :S1211 :S935 :S1083 :9WS772 :S1122 :S1053 :S1204 :S1154 :S1199 :S1217 :S1179 :11973 :11970 :11975 :5689 :|7344| :5607 :6047 :10938 :11876 :11977 :10711 :12066)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-him-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-him-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-kids||ITEM|"Gifts for Kids"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Looking for something fun and interesting that your children will enjoy for the holidays? With these adorable gifts you can teach your kids about a whole different culture with fun products!

    If you're looking to teach your children how to use chopsticks, make it fun with our adorable Training Chopsticks that come with fun silicon characters that they can play with as well! Once they become more familiar with using chopsticks, these silicon characters can easily be removed to use as a normal pair of chopsticks. Even if you're looking for something a little more traditional, you can pair our children's chopsticks with Fun Chop Helpers to help them get started.

    You can also prepare some fun activities with your children with decorative Origami Papers as well. Grab them early to make holiday decorations in your home, or give as a gift and allow their creativity to explore papercrafting. A very popular set is the Thousand Cranes Origami Kit, which is it said that once 1000 cranes are made, a wish will be granted to the crafter!

    There are many other options like Solar Powered Toys and Money Banks that can also be a great gift for children this year."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10787 :10786 :11500 :10821 :9986 :10656 :10655 :|7179| :|7960| :T2240 :T2284)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-kids-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-kids-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-kids-page1-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for Kids Gift Guide 2012 - Page 1"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for Kids
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gifts-for-sake-lovers1||ITEM|"Gifts for Sake Lovers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Do you need help finding the perfect gift for someone who likes to have a bit more fun? Or maybe you know someone who loves to enjoy their favorite Japanese meals with a nice serving of hot or cold sake. From Geisha, to Dragons, or even more simplistic traditional designs, with a wide assortment of different styles available you will be able to easily find the perfect Sake Set for your sake lover. Help them spread the fun by giving them a gift set for four and join along with their favorite bottle of sake. Even if they prefer to have a quite moment to enjoy some fine rice wine, we also have single serving sets available. If your sake lover enjoys hot sake over cold sake, be sure to select a sake set that is microwavable, which you can find on the Sake Set's item page. Even if your choice isn't microwavable, you can always place the sake jug in a pot to boil for a more traditional way to heat sake."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8WS711 :S1000 :S1005 :S1218 :S919 :S1191 :S1213 :S1653 :S1225 :S1151 :S1229 :S1148 :S1001 :S1052 :S1059 :S1211 :S935 :S1083 :9WS772 :S1053 :S1125 :S1122 :S1227 :S1152 :S1053 :S1204 :S1019 :S1018 :S1017 :8WS735 :S1228 :T2237 :S1179)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-sake-lovers-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-sake-lovers-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-tea-lovers-holiday-2015||ITEM|"Gifts for Tea Drinkers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"If you know a loved one who loves to pass the time sitting in their favorite chair enjoying their favorite tea, then why not surprise them with a new favorite mug for the holidays? With these Yixing Clay Mugs, your tea lover will enjoy a more fragrant brew of tea because of these porous mugs. Yixing clay is known to soak in the tea of coffee flavors placed in the cup, making each cup of tea more fragrant than the previous serving. It is advised to even only use one type of tea to one mug so the flavors do not mix together in the clay. Find a simple traditional style mug or find more stylized mugs like our Seahorse and Cat Handle yixing mugs for your friend or family member. With a wide assortment of designs, you can be sure you can find the perfect style to help them enjoy a new tea or coffee drinking experience. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2173 :T1799 :T1498 :T2014 :T2331 :T1387 :T1931 :T2306 :T1737 :T2274 :T1922 :T1782 :T1622 :T1911 :T1882 :T2179 :T2139 :T1797 :T1459 :T1864 :T2296 :T2105 :T1830 :T1933 :T2315 :T1193 :T1844 :10979 :T2225 :T1823 :T1822 :11005 :|7039| :|7036| :T2339 :T2223 :T2222 :|7082| :|7081|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-tea-drinkers-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-tea-drinkers-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| holiday2016-teaware-gift-guide||ITEM|"Gifts for Tea Lovers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Looking for a gift for a loved one that loves drinking tea? These beautiful tea sets and infuser mugs have been selected as the most popular choices for 2016. These Asian Tea Sets and Japanese Infuser Mugs also come in a decorative box, which makes it easy for gift wrapping for the holidays.


    Whether your loved one enjoys a most classic and subtle design or if they prefer a more vibrant traditional style, our large selection makes it easy to find several choices which may be difficult to choose from! If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for with our popular recommendations, there is much more selections available in our Asian Teaware page like our popular Yixing Teapots, Yixing Mugs, and even Chinese and Japanese Tea. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2343 :T2173 :T1799 :T1498 :T2014 :T2331 :T1387 :T1931 :T2306 :T1737 :T1631 :T2151 :T2155 :T2206 :T1628 :T1545 :T1628 :T2150 :T2330 :T2329 :T1946 :T2000 :T1647 :T1646 :T1645 :T1644 :T1643 :T1952 :T1949 :T1948 :T2217 :T1991)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-for-tea-lovers-12.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/teaware-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-for-tea-lovers-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for Tea Lovers Gift Guide 2012"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for the Tea Lovers
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gifts-for-the-cook-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for the Cook Gift Guide 2012"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for the Cook
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| gifts-for-women-page1-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Gifts for Women Gift Guide 2012 - Page 1"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Gifts for Women
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    Gifts Under $10

    Need something inexpensive to use as stocking stuffers or gifts for your students? Our collection of Gifts Under $10 is the ideal place to shop. This collection is all about small gifts that make a big impression because while inexpensive, each gift is bright, colorful, and interesting. You won’t believe that the lucky cat key chain, Maneki Necko charm, and origami paper you find in this collection could possibly cost less than $10!

    Our selection of Gifts Under $10 is the best place to find Japanese chopsticks, Asian folding fans, and even Japanese lucky cat figurines for an incredible price. Browse through this special set of gifts to find something for a friend or family member at a fantastic price. There’s no need to overspend on gifts when you can find an adorable Maneki Neko cat or chopstick rest for less than $10.

    If you want to browse more inexpensive and small gifts, like training chopsticks and patterned origami paper from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen check out our gift ideas on Unexpected Stocking Stuffers. We have a full range of special, but small things that both adult and children will appreciate for any occasions.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:4016 :5901 :|7152| :|7151| :|7406| :|7404| :|7641| :|7617| :5756 :|7359| :|7632| :|7622| :|7621| :|7759| :|7742| :5788 :5714 :5646 :10786 :|7169| :|7164| :|7163| :|7162| :5955 :4078 :4076 :27368 :25270 :12183 :8452 :10092 :11484 :11480 :12054 :9887 :8079 :12137 :11996 :11997 :12053 :10929 :9708 :6286 :6285 :12417)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-under-10-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gifts-under-10-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| gifts-under-100-mlk||ITEM|"Gifts Under $100"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Gifts $100 And Under

    Do you need a meaningful and high-quality gift but are on a tight budget? Look no further! This wide range of gifts under $100 provides a multitude of items for you to choose from that will make for marvelous presents.

    Give the perfect housewarming or grand opening gift with our wide assortment of Japanese noren and good luck items, a wonderful way to supply any shop or home with a unique Asian touch!

    When it comes to high quality, our Asian cookware, teaware, and tableware are unbeatable. Crafted from durable materials and made with beautiful and unique designs, every item you find will be a useful and functional gift that will surely be appreciated. Help your loved ones create delicious Asian-inspired meals right from the comforts of their homes with our variety of nabe pots and woks. Our stunning Asian plate sets and bowl sets are not only reliable, but are also stunning additions to any dining table. Pair these wonderful pieces of tableware with enchanting tea sets, like our modern Arctic Ice Tea Set or the more traditional Luminous White Cherry Blossom Tea Set.

    Whatever the occasion, give a gift your friend or family member will never forget without worrying about an empty wallet!

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    Gifts Under $25

    Sometimes we need something extra delightful to gift during special occasions such as birthday, anniversary, or graduation, but don’t want to overspend. Our set of Gifts Under $25 is filled with charming Daruma dolls, Maneki Necko figurines, and even Japanese dishware that fit this description. You are certain to find sake set or Japanese teacups to please your pickiest recipient.

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we chose fascinating Yixing mugs and other exceptional gifts to create this collection, making it one of our favorite sets in the Gift Ideas collection. While cost effective, the incredible gifts in this Gifts Under $25 collection are made to last, such as the traditional bento box with ornate design, Japanese-inspired lunch box, and porcelain tea set.

    Be careful, it’s easy to fall in love with several of the wonderful gifts in this special set of Gifts Under $25, and at an incredible price, you’ll want to buy it all! But if you are looking for other inexpensive, but fantastic gifts for the holidays? Browse our Gifts Under $10 for fancy origami paper, cute chopsticks, and cell phone charms.

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    Gifts Under $50

    These Gifts Under $50 are unique and interesting – just like the people you buy them for. From the wooden Kokeshi dolls, to the cherry blossom dinnerware, everything included in this collection is sophisticated, but refreshing. These are gifts that will surprise your friends and family with their thoughtfulness and individuality.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is bursting with incredible rectangular dinner plates, ceramic rice bowls, and Japanese chopsticks. In this set of Gifts Under $50, we chose the best of these pieces to make your shopping experience smoother than ever. Browse this gifts collection for presents that will be displayed for years to come or used daily in the kitchen. When each gift is useful and pretty, you can’t go wrong!

    Want to spend less than $50 on a particular present? No problem, our Gift Ideas has a set of gifts all less than $25 and a separate collection to showcase our favorite things for under $10.

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    Ginger Graters

    Every Asian kitchen has a ginger grater in its drawers.  With the extensive selection of high quality ginger graters from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, you too can enjoy the health benefits and flavorful sensation of adding fresh grated ginger into your cooking.  Choose from plastic, aluminum and ceramic ginger grater selections.

    Just a little ginger will go a long way to liven up your salad dressings, marinades and stir fries. For thousands of years, ancient cultures have used the ginger root as a medicinal and culinary herb. While it is known to aid in the digestive process, its benefits have now extended to aid in curbing motion sickness and helping to keep morning sickness at bay. Just a little grated ginger added to some hot water with honey provides relief to those suffering from a cold or flu.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have selected an assortment of ginger graters that will enable you to grate not only ginger, but other vegetables, hard cheeses and chocolate as well.

    A ceramic ginger grater is perfect for small jobs, while you will find the larger plastic and aluminum varieties will make your grater duties a simple task.

    With the proper ginger grater, it will be easy and enjoyable to prepare fresh ginger for a variety of dishes.  As one of the key ingredients to Asian cooking, you will find that the addition of ginger to the dishes you prepare in your Chinese wok or to the dumplings you create for your bamboo steamer will taste extra yummy with the boost of flavor that the grated ginger provides.

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  • Product Wt. (8.8 oz.)
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    This holiday amidst all the gift giving and feasting, take some time to think about the health of yourself and your loved ones. With all this discussion going on about health all over the news and the media these days, it is hard to ignore the topic. That is why, this year, we chose a focus on giving the gift of health to yourself and those around you. After all, as they say, health is a priceless gift, what better present can you get for your loved ones this year?

    The Restorative Gift of Tea
    Tea has always been valued highly in Asia for bringing health, happiness and wisdom, but only in recent years have researchers in the West been catching onto some of the amazing health benefits that tea can offer.

    Studies have been said to show that tea reduce risks of cancer, heart disease, diabetes. They have also been said to encourage weight loss and lower cholesterol, and bring mental alertness.

    There are many types of tea available and each boasts of different and unique health benefits. Of all the various kinds of tea, green tea is especially well known to contain a high amount of antioxidants and is believed to reduce risk of various kinds of cancer and to lower cholesterol and induce mental alertness.

    Matcha or Green Tea Powder $22.65
    Matcha refers to finely powdered green tea. It is commonly used in the tea ceremony in Japan. It is also sometimes used to flavor food such as mochi and ice cream. This lovely metal tea canister contains quality matcha and is designed with an airtight seal for keeping the matcha fresh for a longer time. Full of healthy antioxidants, matcha makes an excellent gift this holiday season for loved ones to stay warm and healthy.

    Sencha Matcha Blend $14.95
    Imported from Japan, this lovely floral design tea canister contains a mixture of green tea leaves and finely powdered green tea--matcha. Containing quality tea leaves and matcha blend, this makes a delightful gift for tea lovers.

    Genmaicha--Green Tea with Roasted Rice $8.15
    Aromatic with a delightful taste of roasted rice, genmaicha is a gem for tea lovers. Extremely fragrant with an interesting flavor, this is a great stocking stuffer for friends and family.

    Teawares to Enhance Taste and Health
    Beyond the gift of tea, teawares that enhances health and the flavors of tea also make excellent gifts for tea lovers and anyone enjoys a good cup of tea and the benefits that tea can bring. These unique tea wares are designed to enhance both the health benefits and taste of tea.

    Purple Peony Porcelain Airtight Tea Canister $20.55
    Keep tea leaves fresher for a longer time with this charming porcelain tea canister. With a beautiful painted motif of purple peony blossom intricately depicted in water color, it also features Chinese calligraphy in gold and is a charming and functional gift for tea lovers. An airtight seal lid keeps out moisture, air, and sunlight that damages tea leaves. This makes an excellent gift for tea loving friends to help them keep their best tea leaves fresh and flavorful and retain their health benefits for a longer time.

    Gorgeous Cherry Blossoms and Birds Porcelain Tea Cup with Strainer $26.15
    With a graceful design of cherry blossoms in bloom with birds perching, this porcelain tea cup is a charming gift and a wonderful reminder to always take time to slow down, relax and have a great cup of tea. After all, a positive mental state fosters good physical health. This makes an ideal gift for tea lovers who enjoy an occasional solitary cup of tea at work or at home.

    Mystical Crane in Reed Jade Green Porcelain Japanese Teacups Set for Six $72.05
    This is the perfect holiday gift for the host or hostess. With six lovely matching tea cups, it is the ideal present for tea lovers who enjoy company. In a lovely shade of jade green and cream and featuring an elegant design of Japanese cranes, this tea set is crafted from quality porcelain and is a great way to enjoy the great taste and health benefits of tea.

    Modernist's Horse Yixing Handmade Chinese Teapot $50.25
    Loved by tea connoisseurs worldwide, yixing tea ware is known to produce rich and unique brews. This Yixing handmade Chinese teapot is a stylish and contemporary twist to an old tradition of quality clay tea ware, and makes a wonderful gift for tea lovers with a taste for the distinctive and modern.

    Charming Dark Brown Yixing Clay Tea Set for Four $56.65
    Featuring a simple and elegant design, this yixing clay tea set is a gorgeous shade of dark brown, and is an excellent way to enjoy a great cup of tea with close friends. Share the health benefits of tea with those closest to you. This Yixing clay tea set is stylish and enhances the quality of brews.

    Moderate Enjoyment of Alcohol
    Recent researches have shown that light and moderate drinking of alcohol can actually help prevent heart diseases. One or two glasses of alcohol a day are thought to help reduce the risk of heart diseases. For those who enjoy an occasional glass of alcohol to complement their dinner, sake can also make a great dinner pairing. Depending on the season and the type of sake, sake can also be enjoyed both chilled and warmed.

    Our delightful sake sets are beautifully designed and help make drinking sake a relaxing and enjoyable experience. They make excellent gifts for sake lovers this holiday.

    Charming Blue and White Japanese Karakusa Sake Set for Two $32.95
    This porcelain sake set comes with two matching sake cups and is a gorgeous gift for sake lovers. Great for serving sake whether the preference is for sake chilled or warmed, this lovely karakusa sake set is an excellent gift to toast good health for the coming year.

    Spring Viewing Japanese Painting Cherry Blossoms Sake Set for Four $42.15

    Showcasing the scenic depiction of a cherry blossom branch in bloom, this charming sake set comes with four matching sake cups and is a lovely reminder of spring's arrival this winter holiday season. A gorgeous gift for the poetic soul.

    Eat Fresh and Simply
    One's health is largely a direct result of the diet we choose. That is why it is crucial to have a balance diet with fresh ingredients prepared simply for one's health. A great way to make a fresh and healthy meal is with sushi dishes. With little oil and fats, sushi dishes make healthy meal and snack ideas.

    Sushi Lovers' Essential Sushi Making Kit $33.35

    A great starter kit for sushi lovers, this kit contains all the essential tools for making your very own sushi rolls. Including a sushi oke, sushi paddles and a sushi mat for crafting healthy and delicious sushi, this is a fun and functional gift idea.

    Wooden Three-Piece Japanese Sushi Mold $27.95
    A fun and innovative gift, this sushi mold makes three pieces of sushi each time. Get creative and whip up some healthy and tasty signature sushi with this easy to use sushi mold.

    Cookware
    Is having a healthier diet that includes more vegetables and seasonable ingredients part of your New Year's resolution? If so, these great cookwares make wonderful gifts for yourself and your family. Give the gift of health this holiday. Make tasty, healthy and environmentally sustainable dishes and share them with your friends and family.

    10-1/2 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet $41.75
    For the friend or family member you know who loves to cook, this cast iron nabe pot makes a thoughtful gift. What can make a better gift than a hardy and functional nabe pot that can create warm and hearty broth and hot pot dishes for friends and family that is at once delicious and great for health?

    7 Piece 14 Inch Single Handle Pre-Seasoned Flat Bottom Wok Set $65.95
    The perfect gift for the chef in your family, this flat bottom wok set comes with all the accessories needed to whip up a variety of great Asian dishes. Whether you love stir-fry, pan seared, or steamed Asian dishes, this wok set is a great tool for making the dishes you love. Woks are not only great for stir-frying, they are highly versatile and easy to use. Make healthy and delicious food with this great wok set.

    Large Floral and Cream Color Clay Donabe Pot $80.95
    Make warm and tasty claypot dishes with this Japanese donabe clay pot. Claypots are great for stewing, steaming and sautéing. It keep nutrients intact even as food items get cooked. Keep out the winter chills and stay healthy with hearty donabe, or claypot rice and dishes. Perfectly sized for friends and company, it is a great gift for the health conscious.

    Healthy Holidays
    From all of us at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we wish everyone a joyful and healthy holiday season. Good health and prosperity to all. Happy holidays!

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    "|"Bring the colors of glacial ice into your home with this beautiful Japanese rice bowl! With a delicately painted dark brown rim, this ceramic Japanese bowl ties in the rich colors of the earth with the deep hues of blue water and bright shades of white snow. The gorgeous blue painted underneath the dark brown complements the speckled off-white that characterizes all of the unique pieces in the Glacier Ice collection. Finished with a smooth, glossy texture, this ceramic Japanese bowl is perfect for individual portions of rice, soup, or even ice cream. Use it for portion-controlled meals or to hold side dishes in! Subtle ridges along the bowl’s exterior give you a better hold and grip, adding to the useful nature of this wonderful Japanese rice bowl. Made in Japan with sturdy ceramic, this bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe. Bring elegance and functionality into your home when you pair this Japanese rice bowl with a Japanese donburi bowl to create a versatile table setting!
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    "|"The perfect size for a side of rice, salad, soup, or dessert, these Japanese rice bowls will make for a wonderful addition to your kitchen cabinets! Coming in a set of six, these beautiful Japanese ceramic rice bowls are microwave and dishwasher safe, making food preparation and meal cleanup easy. Subtle ridges on the bowl’s exterior make these rice bowls easy to grip, while the glossy finish provides a smooth texture to touch. Made from high-quality ceramic in Japan, these elegant Japanese rice bowls have a unique design that is mirrored on both the interior and exterior of the bowls. This rice bowl set sports a shiny dark brown rim, which is followed by an eye-catching layer of deep blue underneath. Similar to the other pieces of the Glacier Ice collection, the rest of the rice bowls are covered in a beautiful off-white color, evocative of a snowy glacier surrounded by water. As a rice bowl set of six, these ceramic bowls come packaged in a paper box, making them the perfect housewarming or wedding gift. Go above and beyond by pairing them with a set of Japanese dinner plates, to complete a cohesive dinner setting!
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    "|"Made with sturdy ceramic, this Japanese sushi plate has a beautiful unique design that is sure to catch the attention of anyone who uses it. Most prominently, two corners of this rectangular ceramic plate have edges that are painted with a dark brown color. These same two corners have a beautiful blue hue brushed into them, as they fade into the stunning off-white in the center of the plate. While the design of the Glacier Ice collection is simplistic and understated, it is reminiscent of a glacier’s natural beauty. While this Japanese ceramic plate is perfect for holding sushi rolls, it can also hold individual portions of small dishes such as hors d’oeuvres and tapas. You can also let guests use this rectangular ceramic plate at dinner parties for small desserts and fruits if you buy it in a set of six! Dishwasher and microwave-safe, this Japanese ceramic plate is a practical and beautiful choice for your dining table! Made in Japan, this wonderful Japanese sushi plate is durable and versatile, making it a piece of tableware that you can use for years to come.
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    "|"These rectangular Japanese sushi plates allow you to serve and share food in style! Besides using them to simply serve sushi, you can also use this Japanese plate set to serve all kinds of desserts, like slices of cake or cookies. They’re also the perfect size for individual servings of tapas and other finger foods, making them a great choice for dinner parties or other gatherings. The sophisticated simplicity of these rectangular ceramic plates makes them the perfect complement to any tableware spread, especially when paired with a set of Japanese rice bowls. Each of these sushi dishes is largely painted with a beautiful off-white color that shines in the light. These Japanese sushi plates’ design features two corners with subtle hues of brown on the edges, along with faint blue paint that gracefully fades into white, much like how a glacier’s white snow gently touches the water. Made in Japan, these sushi dishes are made with durable ceramic and finished with a smooth gloss. This set of Japanese ceramic plates can be given as a gift on any occasion or holiday, as they come in a paper box, ready to be wrapped. Furthermore, you can use these rectangular ceramic plates and any other product in the Glacier Ice collection year-round at any event, as they are dishwasher and microwave safe, making meal preparation and cleanup that much easier!
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  • Product Wt. (5 lb 1.6 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this Asian sauce dish is perfect for holding any of your favorite dipping sauces. Despite its small size, there are so many uses for this little ceramic soy sauce dish! You can use it to hold wasabi and ginger for a sushi dinner or to place your tea bag in. It is also the perfect size for serving small snacks like peanuts or candies as well! The cool tones of this ceramic soy sauce dish and other products in the Glacier Ice collection are sure to complement the look of any elegant dinner spread. With touches of earthen brown around the dish’s rim, this Asian sauce dish looks as if it could have been pulled right from nature. Hints of dark blue appear on two of the dish’s corners, accompanied by speckles of blue along the signature off-white color that covers this small sauce dish. Finished with a glossy texture, this dish sports a unique pattern that resembles the look and shine of a snowy glacier. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this versatile sauce dish is a perfect gift for any friends and family who could use a sturdy ceramic soy sauce dish to store small foods and other objects in, similar to the Glacier Ice soy sauce bowl.
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    "|"Bring the elegance of nature into your home with this beautiful Japanese soy sauce bowl! The vibrant colors of this Asian sauce bowl are reminiscent of a glacier’s pure white snow plunging into deep blue water. Featuring a dark brown rim, this bowl highlights a vibrant dark blue color that gracefully fades into an off-white at its circular footing. Despite its small size, this ceramic soy sauce bowl has a multitude of uses. Aside from simply using it as a bowl for any dipping sauce or condiment, you can use it to store paper clips, tacks, keys, coins, or jewelry! Whatever way you choose to use this Asian sauce bowl, it will make for a stunning addition to your home, especially when paired with other products such as the Glacier Ice Japanese sushi plate. With a smooth, glossy texture that shines in the light, this Japanese soy sauce bowl’s raised and scalloped edges will help prevent sauces and other items from spilling out. Like the other pieces of the Glacier Ice collection, this ceramic soy sauce bowl is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making cleanup simple and easy.
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    Beautifully footed and glazed, this Japanese bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe and features a uniquely luminous look created from a combination of the deep blue glaze of the bowl and the glowing plum blossoms vines in white. The glossy ceramic surface of the bowl heightens this mesmerizingly charming design.

    Karakusa is a traditional Japanese art form that draws its inspiration from nature and takes its abstract essence as the source of its motif. You can now bring this ceramic work of art home. Practical and aesthetically pleasing, you will love this great new addition to your dining ware. Each Japanese bowl is sold separately. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (7-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 1 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan, and crafted from fine ceramics, this adorable ceramic saucer is in an elegant white and is the perfect way to serve soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauces.

    Beautifully glazed to a lovely glossy finish, this ceramic saucer is delicately crafted in the shape of a cherry blossom.

    With a simple and elegant design, this sweet ceramic saucer has a wavy edge simulating the shape of cherry blossom’s petals. The base of this saucer also showcases patterns reminiscent of the interior of a cherry blossom.

    Blooming in spring, cherry blossoms are symbols of transient beauty. Cherished in Japan and across Asia for their beautiful forms and their short lived bloom, cherry blossoms are dearly loved, especially in Japan.

    Enjoy or serve your favorite sauces in this charming cherry blossom ceramic saucer. Dishwasher safe, this ceramic saucer also comes in other fun colors.
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    At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we celebrate the beauty and diversity of Asian culture.  As a way of sharing our knowledge and passion for Asian culture, we have created a glossary to satisfy your curiosity for all things Asian.  

    Simply click on our alphabet tabs above and look for the answer to all your Asian culture related questions.     		 

     

     

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    Arita Porcelain: Historic and revered Japanese porcelain made in Arita, a town located on the southern Japanese island Kyushu. It is renowned for its ornate blue, red and white designs, including floral and botanical patterns.
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    Bamboo Steamers: Round containers made of bamboo used for steaming in Chinese cuisine. Bamboo steamers are round and lidded. They retain heat and steam.Some have multiple tiers that allow simultaneous steaming of several food items. Commonly associated with dim sum.

    Bento Box:A sectioned wooden box used to contain food items in Japanese cuisine.Bento boxes usually have several compartments, each can be used to contain a single food item and even sauces.A traditional Japanese tableware, it offers great table presentation.

    Buddhist:A believer of Buddhism that originated in India between sixth and fourth century B.C., Buddhism is based on the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama.Buddhism teaches that life is a cycle of pain and rebirth and the goal is the liberation from this cycle.
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    Calico Cat: Calico cats are cats with patches of colors on their coats.Often in patches of red, brown, black, and white, Calico cats’ coats can vary in pattern from fine speckles to large patches of varying colors.

    Calligraphy: Ancient art form featuring decorative stylized writing practiced in Asia and other parts of the world. In Eastern countries like China, Japan and Korea, traditional calligraphy involves handwriting ornate characters on special paper using custom brushes and ink.

    Cast Iron Teapot:Originated in 17th century Japan, cast iron teapots are made from cast iron.When boiled, iron is released into the tea and is highly regarded as a dietary enhancement.It is an indispensable part of the Japanese tea ceremony.

    Cedarwood: Wood from species of coniferous cedar trees that grow naturally in mountainous regions of Asia and North Africa. Different varieties are used in a variety of products, from incense and chopsticks, to masu sake cups and furniture.

    Celadon:Celadon can refer to a specific style of glaze or type of color ware in ceramics.Usually referring to a clear, transparent glaze that can be in a variety of colors.Korean celadon, specifically, refers to a pale blue-green glaze.

    Chashaku:The chashaku is a long and narrow wooden spoon that is designed specifically to scoop powdered matcha tea.Typically made out of narrow pieces of bamboo, some are also made from ivory and wood.

    Cherry Blossom: Cherry blossoms are the flowers of the cherry tree that is known as sakura in Japan. And they are an important cultural symbol of renewal, and transient beauty in Japan.

    Chopsticks: Chopsticks are a type of Asian utensils.Made up of a pair of tapering sticks, chopsticks are used to pick up food items during meals. Widely used in China, Japan, Korea, and other parts of South East Asia.

    Crackled:Crackled refers to fine minute surface cracks on painted or varnished surfaces of glazed ceramics or glass materials.It can also sometimes refer to a design when minute cracks are used as a form of decoration.

    Chrysanthemum:A type of flowers that comes in a variety of colors and with many tiny petals, chrysanthemum is important cultural symbols in China and Japan.One of the four gentlemanly flowers in China, Chrysanthemum is associated with the Japanese emperor.

    Crane:A long necked bird known for its graceful appearance that features in many Japanese myths and folklores.In Japan, cranes are mythical creatures that are believed to live for a thousand years and are associated with longevity and loyalty.




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    Daruma/Daruma Doll: Traditional Japanese hollow round dolls made to represent Bohdidharma, a Buddhist monk considered to be the founder of Buddhism.

    Dim Sum: A kind of Chinese Cantonese cuisine, featuring many delicious delicacies mostly steamed with bamboo steamers, including favorites such as har-kow (prawn dumplings) and siu-mai (Chinese meat ball).

    Donburi: The Japanese word for bowl, this phrase is commonly used to describe a traditional dish containing simmered portions of fish, vegetables, meat or other ingredients served over rice.

    Donabe: Traditional Japanese earthenware cooking pots made from durable heat-resistant clay. They are often used over a small open flame in the preparation of hotpot dishes and soups.

    Double Happiness: A symbol based on the Chinese calligraphy of joy or happiness.Used widely in decorative designs, it is a symbol that is derived from putting two of the Chinese character of joy together into a symbol of double happiness.

    Dragon    : A mythical creature in the Chinese culture, dragons are associated with good fortune and power.In the past, dragons are associated with the emperor.Today, dragons still retain great influence among Chinese; many refer to themselves as “descendants of dragons”.


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    Far east:A term usually used to describe East Asian countries and occasionally, Southeast Asian countries.It was a term used in the 19th century when there were three Easts in European discussions:Near East, Middle East and Far East.

    Five Spice    : Powered seasoning blend of five spices that is used in Chinese dishes and other varieties of Asian cuisine. Although formulations vary, a standard Five Spice mixture contains cinnamon, cloves, star anise, licorice, Szechuan peppercorn, white pepper and ginger.

    Fortune Cookie    : Surprisingly, fortune cookie is an American invention.Fortune cookies are commonly found in Chinese restaurants in the U.S.A.Each little crispy cookie is shaped like a crescent has a fortune inside written on a small piece of paper.

    Furoshiki: Japanese cloth traditionally used to wrap and carry food, alcohol, clothes, lunch boxes and gifts. Historically made from silk, cotton, nylon and Japanese crepe material called chirimen.
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    Gari: Thinly sliced ginger that is pickled in a vinegar and sugar solution. Sometimes called sushi ginger, it is a common condiment that accompanies sushi along with wasabi.

    Geisha: A female Japanese entertainer who is trained in traditional Japanese arts, classics, tea ceremonies and dance.It takes years of training to become a skilled geisha.And today, geishas are recognized as a symbol of Japanese culture.

    Genmaicha: Japanese green tea combined with roasted brown rice.

    Gingko:    A type of tree that is native to China. Widely planted in Korea and Japan because of its symbolism in Buddhism.It produces interesting fan shaped leaves and the seed of the Gingko is edible and is used in Chawanmushi.

    Goldfish    : Freshwater member of the carp family, which also includes the Japanese koi, goldfish are one of the oldest varieties of domesticated fish. This colorful fish with bright scales was first bred and kept domestically in China.

    Gu-Zin (Zither): Ancient seven-string Chinese instrument often categorized in the zither family of instruments. Traditionally, players sit while using their fingers to pluck the strings of the Gu-Zin.

    Guan Yin: Chinese goddess of mercy often associated with Taoism. This popular symbol of compassion is portrayed in numerous historic sculpture, paintings and scrolls throughout China.




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    Hanafuda: Literally it can be translated as flower cards.It is a kind of Japanese playing cards that can be used in different games.The cards are made up of twelve suits, each represented by a month and each month paired with a flower.

    Hangiri/Sushi Oke    : Traditional flat-bottom rounded barrel or tub-like dish typically used to contain and cool rice used for various kinds of sushi.

    Hanko: A Japanese seal or stamp imprinted with a family name. Similar to Chinese chops, hanko maybe used much like a signature is used in the West to authorize important documents.

    Hashigo: The Japanese word for ladder or stairs.Nowadays, Hashigo has adopted the additional meaning of bar-hopping for the younger generation.

    Hibachi Grill: Small portable cooking stove made to barbeque or grill fish, vegetables and meats. Sometimes associated with Japanese hibachi warming devices that traditionally store hot coals for heating rather than cooking purposes.

    Hinoki: A type of cypress that only grows in Japan.Hinoki oil has medicational purposes and kills bacteria.The wood of hinoki produces very high quality timber used to build shrines and is used in making masu.

    Hiragana: One of three systems of characters used in the written Japanese language that are based on a series of combined consonant and vowel sounds.

    Hiroshige: Utagawa Hiroshige was a famous woodblock print artist of the Edo period Japan. His works documented the natural scenery and the everyday activities of Edo Japan.These themes of nature and life are sometimes known as ukiyo-e: pictures of a floating world.

    Hokusai: Surname of famous Edo-era Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Renowned for his paintings and Japanese ukiyo-e prints, Hokusai is most famous for his series of woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji, featuring The Great Wave off Kanagawa.

    Hyottoko: Common Japanese folk figure based from the legend of a boy who created gold from his navel. Often appears in masks form with mismatched eyes and a mouth holding a red-glowing pipe.





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    Jade:  A precious stone that is highly valued in China.  Usually of a green hue, jade can also come in shades of brown, white, yellow, even pink and purple.  Two types of rocks—nephrite and jadeite—are collectively known as jade. 

    Jasmine    : Group of 200 species of vines and shrubs in the olive family. Many plants produce fragrant flowers used numerous Asian products. In China, jasmine flowers are the basis for a popular and widely-consumed kind of tea.

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    Kabuki: Traditional form of elaborate and stylized Japanese theater. It is often characterized by ornate make-up and costumes, and vivid song, dance and dramatizations.

    Kanji: One of three systems of characters used in written Japanese language that are based on Chinese Han characters.

    Ka-fu: Japanese words that literally means flowers in the wind.

    Katakana: One of three systems of characters used in the written Japanese language that are typically used to transfer non-Japanese words into Japanese consonant and vowel sounds.

    Karakusa: A unique Japanese design that is an abstraction of plants and flowers into designs of spirals and lines. Sometimes known as “winding plants”, karakusa can be widely found on Japanese art works from ceramics, textile, metal works to lacquer wares.

    Kimono: The traditional Japanese costume that resembles a robe with overlapping collars that form a V. Often delicately decorated, kimonos are a form of traditional wear unique to Japan, and there are many kinds of kimonos for different festivals and occasions.

    Kitsune: Japanese word for fox that is also used to describe the fox figures with supernatural abilities that appear in traditional folktales.

    Koi: An ornamental breed of carp commonly used in Japanese ponds and water gardens. A symbol of love and friendship in Japan because their name bear the same sound as the word that means affection in Japan. They are also symbols of strength and perseverance.

    Kokeshi Dolls/kokeshi: Traditional hand-carved Japanese wooden dolls characterized by their rounded heads, delicate faces, and limbless bodies.

    Koryo Dynasty: A period in Korean history from the years 918 to 1392A.D. The most notable product of this period is the Korean celadon pottery. The Koryo celadon is considered one of the finest ceramic works in Korean history.

    Kotobuki: A Japanese word that means longevity and carries with it the meaning and well wishes for a long life.
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    Lantern: Traditional portable or decorative lamp-like device used for centuries in Asia and other parts of the world. Some ancient lanterns used in China were lit by fireflies, while other historic varieties, like the Japanese Chochin, relied on candlelight.

    Laughing Buddha: Depicted as a jolly man with a large belly and long earlobes, the laughing Buddha began as a Chinese folk character but became adapted into Buddhism and Taoism and today continues to be a symbol of happiness, fortune and blessing.

    Lotus Flower:     A type of water-based perennial plant with decorative flowers that is found commonly in China and other parts of Asia. Frequently depicted in Asian artwork, the versatile lotus flower is also edible.

    Lunar Calendar:     Calendar based on the cycles of the moon. There are in fact many different lunar calendars that had been invented by many ancient civilizations. The Islamic lunar calendar and the Chinese lunar calendar continue to be widely used today.




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    Maebyong: Form of Korean vessel made from decorative porcelain. Characterized by a rounded body and small mouth with rounded rims. Most maebyong pieces feature a lovely floral design and blueish-green glaze called celadon. Highly collectable in and outside of Asia.

    Magnolia: A flowering plant with blossoms of white or pink, magnolias are well known for their beautiful flowers. Magnolia is a native plant to China and Japan and is the national flower of Korea. Its motif is frequently found in East Asian art.

    Mahjong: Ancient Chinese four-person game of strategy and skill. Mahjong centers on the calculated movements of 152 decorative tiles—with each player receiving an introductory hand of 13 tiles. Still popular in China and many other Asian countries.

    Maki sushi: Sushi that is rolled inside dried seaweed (nori) often with the aid of a bamboo mat (makisu).

    Makisu: A mat made from woven bamboo and connected with a cotton string. It is often used in the preparation of rolled (maki) sushi.

    Maneki Neko: The Japanese beckoning cat. It is a lucky symbol with one or both of its paws raised in a gesture of welcoming good fortune and wealth for its owner. A popular lucky symbol in Asia.

    Matcha: Japanese powered green tea made from finely ground leaves.

    Matsuke: A famous woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro who was well known for his studies of women that is known as Bijinga in Japan. Bijinga stands for portraits of beautiful women. Utamaro’s works are regarded as one of the finest of Binjigas.

    Mimosa: A flowering perennial herb native to Central and South America but cultivated in many parts of South and Southeast Asia. Known for closing its leaves at night, its pleasant sweet scent is used in many varieties of Asian incense.

    Ming dynasty: A dynasty in China from 1368 to 1644 A.D. During this dynasty, China had a strong navy. There was also great invention in ceramics, with the adoption of many foreign elements. Specifically, the cobalt for underglazed blue decorations on ceramics.

    Mirin: Common rice wine condiment used in Japanese cooking.

    Miso: A traditional Japanese seasoning created from fermented rice, soybeans and barley. Often used to make soup, misos are fragrant and appetizing. Miso can be used in many Japanese dishes including noodles and pickles.

    Mount Motoyama: One of the mountains in Motoyama—a town in Japan near Nagaoka District. Featured in a famous woodblock prints by Hiroshige. The blue Mount Motoyama looms in the background as a daimyo procession crosses a large bridge in the print.

    Mount Fuji: Japan's highest mountain located west of Tokyo. Regarded as one of the country's Three Holy Mountains, Mt. Fuji, or Fujisan, is a popular tourist attraction and the subject of famous woodblock prints, paintings, poems and other artworks.

    Mung Bean:     Ancient variety of green-colored bean originating from India and cultivated throughout China and Southeast Asian. Commonly used in Chinese dishes like soups or eaten in their small yellowish sprout form.
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    Nabe: Hotpot or “one pot” method of Japanese cooking that commonly involves preparing multiple ingredients like vegetables, meat and noodles in a single clay or iron pot.

    Nigiri/nigiri sushi: Individual pieces of sushi that are shaped by hand and usually consist of sushi rice topped with thinly sliced fish or seafood, or pieces of sweet egg omelet.

    Nori: Dried seaweed that is commonly used to wrap hand rolled sushi (temaki sushi) and sushi rolled with the aid of a bamboo mat (makisu).

    Noren: Japanese cloth dividers commonly hung in doorways, windows, between rooms and on walls. They often display traditional designs, including nature scenes and decorative floral patterns.

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    Obanyaki: Popular Japanese street food comprised of a fluffy waffle-like cake filled with sweet red bean, or azuki, paste.

    Obi: A sash used in traditional Japanese dress. It is a part of kimono outfits. There are obis for men and women and there are many designs, length, materials and thickness for different occasions. Narrower and shorter obis are less formal.

    Ocha: Basic Japanese word for green tea.

    Okazaki: A city located in the Aichi prefecture on the main island of Japan. Famous for the Okazaki castle associated with the great Tokugawa shogun. The castle was captured by Hiroshige in a famous woodblock print: Tokaido Okazaki bridge.

    Oolong tea/Oolong: Popular Chinese tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Oolong tea leaves have oxidation levels between those of green and black teas.

    Oribe: A type of Japanese pottery most recognized for its green copper glaze and bold designs. This style originated in the 16th century and took its name from tea master Furuta Oribe who invented the style.

    Origami: Origination from Edo period Japan, the word origami comes from the derivation of the words “oru” meaning to fold and “kami” meaning paper. It is the traditional Japanese of paper folding. Plants and animals sculptures are created from paper folding.
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    Pagoda: An architectural structure that resembles a tiered tower commonly found in China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea. Associated with Taoist tradition, most pagodas have religious functions. Many pagodas have a finial at the very top that has religious symbolic meanings.

    Panko: Japanese bread crumbs with a light and crunchy texture often used to coat foods prior to frying.

    Patchouli: A mint herbal plant native to the tropical countries in Asia. Its essential oils are often used in aromatic products such as incense and aroma oils. It has medicinal purpose and has been used against snake bites. Its scent also repels insects.

    Peacock: Originating from India, the male peafowl is especially prized throughout Asia for the ornate eye-like design of his blue, green, gold and purple feathers. The symbol of China's Ming Dynasty, peacocks are celebrated in poems, paintings and other artworks.

    Peony: A type of flower. Peony is the national emblem of China and is often used in symbolic art. It carries the symbol of wealth and riches, and is called the “flower of riches and honor.”

    Pewter: Moldable metal alloy made mostly of tin and small portion of copper and other materials. Highly versatile, pewter was first used to create tableware and other artifacts in China around the 17th century. Still used to make jewelry, charms and ornaments.

    Phoenix: A mythical bird of fire that is a symbol of rebirth. In Chinese mythology, the phoenix is a symbol of virtue and grace and is usually paired with dragon. Phoenixes are associated with females while dragons are associated with males.

    Pickled Ginger: Popular Japanese condiment comprised of ginger pickled in a vinegar and sugar solution. Varieties called gari are often served with accompanies sushi. Beni shoga pickled ginger is served in small thin strips with meat and rice dishes.

    Pines:     An evergreen species of tree that withstand cold winters with cones and needle like leaves. There are pine species all over the world. In East Asia, pines are also often found in traditional paintings as a part of the scenery.

    Plum Blossom: the flowers of certain species of trees found China, Japan and other Asian countries. The blossoms appear in winter and range in color from red and pink to white. Plum blossoms commonly portrayed in Asian art, clothing and tableware.

    Polychromatic: It is a term that means multicolored. It is sometimes used to refer to ceramics of several different colors.

    Prefectures: State-like regions that divide countries including Japan into distinct jurisdictions.
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    Red Bean: A type of bean that is often made into paste for desserts in Chinese, Korean and Japanese cuisines. Sometimes also known as azuki beans, red beans are used for many different dishes in Asia.

    Red Gift Envelope: A popular practice in China and other East Asian countries, red envelopes hold money, which is given during holidays or special occasions. In many Asian cultures, red represents good luck and is thought to protect against evil.

    Rice cooker: An electronic kitchen appliance that cooks rice. Using steam, rice cookers are a safe and easy way to cook rice. Many modern rice cookers come with automatic timers and options for steam cooking and preparing different kinds of rice.

    Rice paper:     Papers made out of rice plants and a variety of other plants that have a resilient texture and translucent quality. Rice papers have been used for centuries in China and Japan for writing and art.

    Rice Paddle: Known as shamoji in Japanese, this traditional device is used to serve and stir rice, or mix in ingredients like vinegar—an essential part of sushi preparation. This flat spoon-shaped utensil is made from plastic, bamboo, lacquered or unfinished wood.

    Rice Vinegar: Popular vinegar made from rice wine or fermented rice that is used throughout China, Korea, Japan and parts of Southeast Asia. Ranging from clear to black, this versatile liquid can vary in taste from mildly sweet to smoky.

    Rice wine: Wine made from the fermentation of rice starch produced mainly in East and Southeast Asia with a distinctive flavor and a higher level of alcohol content than the average wine and beer.

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    Sake: Popular Japanese alcoholic drink made from brewed rice (sometimes called Japanese rice wine).

    Sake Masu: Masus are wooden square boxes originally used to measure rice in ancient Japan. Today, masus are used for drinking sake. It can be used alone or with a sake glass. In Japan, a masu is often used with a sake glass.

    Samurai: Ancient class of Japanese nobility, noted for their decorative armor, highly-skilled battle techniques and adherence to a code of conduct known as Bushido. Were important part of Japanese society until the end of the Edo Period in the mid 1800s.

    Sandalwood: Different types of fragrant woods that usually produces aromatic essential oils often used in aromatic products such as incense and fragrance oil. Sandalwood scents usually carries a light fresh smell of wood.

    Santoku: Multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife with a flat edge and rounded blade. Commonly used for dicing, mincing and slicing foods like vegetables.

    Sashimi: Thin slices of quality raw fish or seafood that are often eaten with condiments like pickled ginger (gari), grated Japanese horseradish (wasabi) and soy sauce (shoyu).

    Sencha:Japanese green tea made without grinding tea leaves.

    Sesame: A plant that produces oil-rich seeds used for cooking. Sesame seeds are favored for their fragrant nutty taste. In Japanese cuisines, sesame seeds are often grounded up and used in desserts. Sesame seeds are found in many Chinese dishes.

    Seven Lucky Gods: Japanese gods of fortune carrying different blessings. The seven gods include: Hotei (abundance and health), Jurojin (longevity), Fukurokuju (wealth and happiness), Bishamonten (warrior), Benzaiten (art, beauty, knowledge and music), Daikokuten (commerce ad trade) and Ebisu (fisherman and merchants).

    Shingata: A style of kokeshi dolls also called creative kokeshi dolls that were developed after the Second World War. Their style is more rounded and the decorative designs more elaborate and artists are given more freedom in crafting kokeshi dolls.

    Shabu Shabu:Japanese hot-pot style dish containing thinly sliced pieces of meat and veggies that are boiled in hot water and then served in citrus-infused soy sauce, or ponzu, or goma sesame sauce.

    Shitake mushrooms: Edible mushrooms native to East Asia. Used in many Asian cuisines, shitake mushrooms are considered delicacies. They can be prepared in a variety of ways, the most popular being sautéing shitake mushrooms in delicate Chinese dishes like “Buddha’s delight”.

    Shochu: Japanese distilled alcoholic beverage commonly made from sweet potatoes, rice or barley.

    Shoyu: Japanese word for soy sauce, a popular dark, salty sauce made from fermented soy beans.

    Soba: Japanese thin noodles made from buckwheat flour that are often served cold with a dipping sauce, strips of seasoned dried seaweed and scallions.

    Somen: Thin Japanese noodles made from salt and wheat flour that are often enjoyed cold with a dipping sauce and condiments such as chopped scallions and grated ginger.

    Soy sauce: A popular Asian condiment produced from the fermentation of soybeans. Soy sauce is light brown in color and has a fragrant salty taste. It is used to season food and used as dipping sauce for cooked dishes.

    Sukiyaki: Japanese hot pot dish often containing noodles, thinly sliced beef, vegetables and tofu, and served with various dipping sauces.

    Sumo: A traditional Japanese wrestling sport. Two wrestlers are placed within a ring and each wrestler attempts to push the opponent out of the ring or force the opponent to touch the ground with any part of his body. Originally associated with Shinto.

    Sumo wrestlers:     The wrestlers in the traditional sport of Sumo. Known as rikishi, sumo wrestlers are cultural symbols in Japan. Sumo wrestlers follow strict lifestyle regimes. Highly respected in Japan, they can be recognized by the topknots they wear on their head.

    Sushi:     Traditional Japanese dish containing pieces of raw fish, vegetables and other ingredients on a bed or vinegar-infused rice. Served in circular rolls, cone-shaped hand rolls and square pieces, sushi's origins are traced to Southeast Asia around the 4th century.

    Sushi Mat: A thin mat usually made out of bamboo used for rolling rice and seaweed to make sushi rolls.

    Sushi-oke: Special round wooden bowl (sometimes called a hangiri) used to prepare sushi rice. It is often lacquered and used as a decorative sushi serving tray.

    Sushi Press: Traditional box device used to create pressed or oshizushi sushi. Called oshizushihako in Japanese, sushi presses are typically made from wood or plastic. Rice, seaweed and additional ingredients are pressed into a rectangular log, and cut into individual squares.
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    Taiyaki: Traditional Japanese sweet cake baked in the shape of a fish. Typically filled with sweet red bean azuki paste, taiyaki can also include chocolate, custard or cheese fillings. Often sold from street vendors and snack shops, especially during festivals.

    Takoyaki: Unique Japanese appetizer-style food usually consisting of grilled or fried octopus (tako) that is placed in a dumpling batter containing green onion, flour, tempura pieces and pickled ginger. Frequently served with thick sweet dark sauce and mayonnaise.

    Tamago pan: Tamago is the Japanese word for egg. Tamago pans are specifically designed for the making of Japanese egg omelets. Usually shaped like a square or a rectangle, a tamago pan gives the egg shape for a perfect omelet.

    Tamagoyaki:     Japanese-style omelet made by rolling together thin layers of cooked egg. Often made in special rectangular pans called makiyakinabe, tamagoyaki is typically cut into small pieces and served with breakfast, used in sushi or included in bento lunch boxes.

    Tanuki: Japanese word for a native species of Japanese raccoon dog, and the name for the popular and mischievous raccoon dog figure portrayed in many traditional Japanese folklore statues and stories.

    Tatami: The word originally meant “folded” and “piled”, and referred to floor mats that were traditionally made of rice straw and were a luxury item for the Japanese nobility. Today, tatami is used as flooring, bedding and in traditional tea ceremonies.

    Tea: A drink greatly loved all over the world made from tea leaves, tea is the most popular drink in the world, second only to water. Today there are at least six different kinds of tea: yellow, green, white, black, oolong and pu-erh.

    Tea ceremony:     Tea ceremonies are a formal, ritualized way of making and drinking tea. The Japanese tea ceremony was based on an ancient Chinese tea ceremony and influenced by Zen Buddhism. It involves the ceremonial making of matcha (powdered green tea).

    Tea Canister: Popular containers used to preserve loose-leaf or bagged tea. Often are rounded with lids to protect tea from spoilage. May be made from various materials, including metal, plastic, clay or porcelain.

    Tea Infuser: Typically made of metal, this container holds loose-leaf tea. Like a tea bag, infusers allow tea flavor to disperse in hot water without letting the leaves escape into the cup. Also known as a teaball or tea egg.

    Tea Whisk: Usually made of bamboo, tea whisk is a tool used in the tea ceremony for the mixing of powdered green tea with hot water during the Japanese tea ceremony.

    Temaki/Temaki sushi:     A kind of hand-rolled sushi where ingredients like sushi rice, fish or vegetables are placed into a cone-shaped seaweed (nori) wrapper.

    Tempura:     popular Japanese cooking method involving the battering and frying of foods like shrimp and sliced vegetables.

    Tengu: Japanese monster spirit with human and bird-like characteristics that is portrayed with folk legends, artwork and statues.

    Teppanyaki: common Japanese cooking method involving the preparation food on an iron griddle (examples: yakisoba, or stir-fried soba noodles, and teppanyaki-style beef, shrimp and scallops.

    Ti Kwan Yin tea: A specific type of Chinese tea, literally meaning “iron Goddess of Mercy”, Ti Kwan Yin is a kind of oolong tea associated with the Fujian province of China. It has a rich flowery and aromatic taste.

    Tohoku: A region in Japan that is in the Northeast and includes the Honshu island of Japan: the homeland of indigenous Ainu people. A mountainous region, Tohoku is also famous for their traditional handcrafted kokeshi dolls.

    Tokaido: Literally meaning “East Sea way”, Tokaido was an ancient Japanese region that included fifteen ancient provinces. There was also a Tokaido road that linked Edo to Kyoto (the capital of Japan) and was a major land route.

    Toothpicks: A small stick made out of wood, bamboo, plastic, bone or metal, toothpicks are used to pick out food remains stuck in between the gaps of teeth after a meal.

    Tsuzumi drums:     Traditional Japanese drum made of wood, characterized by its hourglass shape and two drum heads. The only Japanese drum that is played by hand instead of a stick, or bachi. Used in Japanese kabuki and noh theater.
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    Utamaro: Surname of famous Edo-era Japanese painter and printmaker Kitagawa Utamaro. Celebrated for binjinga or beautiful portraits of women. Also created numerous nature-themed prints, including books featuring insect illustrations. 


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    Washi paper: Traditional Japanese paper used for origami, flower arrangement (ikebana), sewing and calligraphy. Often made from the mulberry plant, gampi tree bark, bamboo, rice or hemp, washi is based on Chinese paper-making techniques introduced to Japan in 610 AD.

    Water chestnut: An edible aquatic vegetable that usually grows in marshes. With a sweet, nutty flavor and a crunchy texture, water chestnut is very popular in China and other parts of Asia.

    White Jade: White-colored variety of decorative rocks containing silicate minerals. Among the most sought-after is white nephrite jade rock, commonly known as white jade. The stone is often used for jewelry, arts and decorative homewares.

    Woodblock print: A technique for printing words and images. The desired words or images are carved out of wood, leaving the design raised from the carved negative spaces. Ink is applied and the block is pressed onto paper of cloth. Also called as Ukio-e.

    Wok: An Asian cookware usually made out of cast iron and carbon steel. It is usually round bottomed and is a versatile cooking tool. Usually used for Asian stir-fry, woks are also great for deep fried and steamed dishes.

    Won Ton: Also spelled wonton, is a common stuffed Chinese dumpling that appears in numerous distinct varieties throughout the country. The most typically ingredients found in the wheat flour, water and egg-based wrappers include minced pork, shrimp, onions or carrots.


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    Yaki: Popular Japanese method of preparing foods by grilling or barbequing (examples: yakitori, or grilled skewered chicken, and kushiyaki) or grilled skewered vegetables and other non-poultry dishes.

    Yixing: A city in the Jiangsu province of China famous for their Yixing clay that dates back to the Song dynasty. Yixing clay can include: purple sand clay, red clay, cinnabar clay and fortified clay.

    Yokai: Japanese word for the supernatural monsters or demonic spirits that appear in many traditional folk legends and artwork.

    Yuzu: A citrus fruit originating in East Asia. It resembles a small grapefruit and has a tart flavor. It is used as garnish in Japanese cuisine. In Korea, thinly sliced yuzu is combined with honey to make a fragrant drink.
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    Zen: Japanese word for an ancient school of Buddhism that developed in China around the 7th century CE. The word is derived from the Chinese word Chan—meaning meditation.

    Zodiac: An ancient system that uses specific dates, times and location to determine personality traits or characteristics. The Chinese zodiac has 12 animals that represent distinct attributes associated with the year a person was born during a set 12-year cycle.
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    Edo period:Also known as the Tokugawa period, it is the historical period of 1603 to 1868 A.D. in Japan. It was a period ruled by the shoguns. It was also a period of cultural development, with the rise of many artisans.

    Eglomise:     unique art of painting glass panels or objects on their reverse sides. Also known as verre eglomise, the technique has been popularized and refined China. Eglomise works from 18th century China are especially prized for their beauty and craftsmanship.

    Emperor:The ruler in East Asian countries. The seat of the throne of the emperor was usually passed on by bloodlines.In the past, people believed that the emperor was divine and was chosen by heaven to rule the land.
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    Ikebana: Ikebana is the disciplined art of Japanese flower arrangement where the focus is on composition, lines and form.Using minimalistic aesthetics, ikebana follows certain rules and is seen by practitioners as a form of spiritual activity.

    Incense: Comes from the Latin word “incendere”: to burn. Incense originated from Egypt and is made up of plant materials and essential oils.When burnt, incense releases fragrant aromas and is highly popular as a form of aromatic therapy.

    Incense Burner: Devices used throughout Asia to burn different types of fragrant incense, including cone, powder and stick varieties. Incense burners are made from a range of materials, like porcelain, clay, stone, wood and glass.

    Irashaimashe: It is a Japanese greeting that means welcome and used typically in restaurants to welcome arriving guests.
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality ceramic, this chopsticks holder for dishwasher comes in the adorable shape of a fortune cookie and is in a versatile black that will complement a wide range of dining wares.

    Glazed to a lovely smooth glossy finish, this fortune cookie chopsticks holder for dishwasher is a fantastic way to add a unique touch to your next dinner party.

    Chopsticks rests are thoughtful touches when serving Asian cuisines as they prevent chopsticks from rolling off the table and causing embarrassment to party guests, they also keep tablecloths clean.

    With a cute design in the shape of fortune cookie, this charming chopsticks holder for dishwasher will add a fun note to any dinner table. Dishwasher safe, this chopsticks rest also makes an ideal party favor. Discontinued
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    Smooth to the touch, this oval shell chopsticks rest is lined with reflective multicolor lines that complement that natural brown. Bring this treasure home and impress your guests with this functional and beautiful chopsticks rest.

    Set your table and include this chopsticks rest to keep your guests’ chopsticks in place and your tablecloth clean. This wonderful and charming touch of hospitality will steal your guests’ hearts. Simple, elegant and beautiful, this oval shell chopsticks rest is a fantastic way to add a unique touch to your dining table.

    With a slight depression in the middle, this chopsticks rest is a great way to solve your headaches about run away chopsticks and messy tablecloth. Discontinued
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/glossy-oval-shell-chopsticks-rest-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/glossy-oval-shell-chopsticks-rest-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7506|7506|ITEM|"Goddess of Mercy Chinese Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7506.html"|""|(8.45)|(5.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Taiwan, this small porcelain Goddess of Mercy Chinese Charm is a wonderful way to accessorize your phones, iPods, bags, and luggages. Crafted from porcelain, a highly valued material both within China and beyond, this Chinese charm employed the low-fired glazing technique popularized during the Tang dynasty.

    The Goddess of Mercy, also widely known as Guan Yin in China, is the embodiment of compassion, unconditional love, and mercy. Originally a Bodhisattva figure that came from Buddhist roots, the Goddess of Mercy today has an even greater and wider cultural significance in China and East Asia. Seen as a protector of women and children and the goddess that grants fertility, the Guan Yin is also looked upon by many coastal villages as the protector against floods and storms. Folk legends talk about the miraculous appearance of Guan Yin and her compassion that saves the lives of people in need of help.

    In a simple and innocent white frock complemented with a delicate pink and blue, this Goddess of Mercy in this Chinese Charm holds a yellow vase in her left hand and a willow branch in her right. The symbols of the vase and willow branch are common in the depiction of Guan Yin. This has to do with the belief that the vase holds pure water, while the willow branch is a symbol of strength and flexibility, as willow branch will bend but not break when acted upon with great force.

    Carrying great meaning and significance, this Chinese charm is a wonderful way to send your good wishes to someone. Hand knotted with delicate Chinese knots, the burgundy and gold strap makes it easy to hang this Chinese charm. You can now carry this wonderful symbol of kindness and compassion with you wherever you go.
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-silver-dragonflies-chopsticks-black-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-silver-dragonflies-chopsticks-black-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| 8334|8334|ITEM|"Gold & Silver Dragonflies Chopsticks (Red)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8334.html"|""|(1.25)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Gold and silver (Chinese imperial colors) dragonflies shimmer on these red (the color of luck) lacquer chopsticks. These glimmering yet subtle dragonflies appear to be caught up in a white swirl of wind as the whole design is set against the vibrant red lacquer of the chopsticks. The design appears on the upper portion of the chopsticks which feature squared round tops that smoothly taper into slender pointed tips. Individually plastic wrapped. Made in China.
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-silver-dragonflies-chopsticks-red-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-silver-dragonflies-chopsticks-red-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8055|8055|ITEM|"Gold Crane Black Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8055.html"|""|(1.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Gold and silver cranes, which are said to have powers of immortality in Chinese mythology, fly against a blue sky on the glossy surface of these black chopsticks Made in China.
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  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-crane-black-chopsticks-55.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-crane-black-chopsticks-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8199|8199|ITEM|"Gold Cranes on Red Lacquer Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8199.html"|""|(1.25)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"A flock of gold and silver cranes in flight detail this vivid red pair of Japanese lacquer chopsticks. Cranes, a popular Asian motif, symbolize longevity and good health while the red color denotes celebration and good luck. Made in China.
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-cranes-on-red-lacquer-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-cranes-on-red-lacquer-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10858|10858|ITEM|"Gold Fan Decorated Black Chopsticks"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10858.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Create a beautiful table setting with these lacquered chopsticks. The lightweight wooden, Asian utensils are the ideal props to turn a boring meal into an event to remember. A popular Asian gold fan design wraps around the tops of each of the sticks.

    Two-thirds of the chopsticks are simple and are painted with bold, solid black color lacquer, but the top third is fanned with gold. The top ends of the sticks are squared with slightly rounded edges that soften the look of the dramatic set and the sticks taper into points. The tapered ends of the utensils aide in grabbing onto noodles, rice and other foods. The texture of the set is completely smooth from tip to end and has a beautiful shine to the look.

    Great as stocking stuffers and party favors. Or you can always start your own hobby. While many people collect stamps and coins, be the first in your group to collect chopsticks. Not only are these chopsticks great for eating with, they double as beautiful hair accessories; just be sure to wash them in between uses. Sold in pairs. Colors is red which is considered a color of good luck. Made in China. Ships in individual pouch. Hand washing recommended.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-fan-decorated-black-chopsticks-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-fan-decorated-black-chopsticks-65.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10857|10857|ITEM|"Gold Fan Decorated Red Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10857.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Create a beautiful table setting with these lacquered chopsticks. The lightweight wooden, Asian utensils are the ideal props to turn a boring meal into an event to remember. A popular Asian gold fan design wraps around the tops of each of the sticks.

    Two-thirds of the chopsticks are simple and are painted with bold, solid red color lacquer, but the top third is fanned with gold. The top ends of the sticks are squared with slightly rounded edges that soften the look of the dramatic set and the sticks taper into points. The tapered ends of the utensils aide in grabbing onto noodles, rice and other foods. The texture of the set is completely smooth from tip to end and has a beautiful shine to the look.

    Great as stocking stuffers and party favors. Or you can always start your own hobby. While many people collect stamps and coins, be the first in your group to collect chopsticks. Not only are these chopsticks great for eating with, they double as beautiful hair accessories; just be sure to wash them in between uses. Sold in pairs. Color is black which is considered a color of heaven. Made in China. Ships in individual pouch. Hand washing recommended.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-fan-decorated-red-chopsticks-61.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-fan-decorated-red-chopsticks-62.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 5359|5359|ITEM|"Gold Lucky Cat with Six Fortunes"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5359.html"|""|(30.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a raised paw and an adorable smile, this bright little gold lucky cat happily welcomes visitors to your home and customers into your business. The Gold lucky cat, also known as Maneki Neko, coin bank is decorated with six Japanese fortune coins, each bearing a different wish for health, longevity, prosperity, and luck. Gold Lucky cat with their left paw raised, is known to bring in prosperity and fortune into businesses. It is known that the higher the paw is raised, the more luck this gold lucky cat will bring in. Gold is also the color of fortune, which makes this maneki neko a powerful force to help a business succeed. With its adorable smiling face, this lucky cat will be sure to welcome and greet customers as they come in. Also a coin bank, this maneki neko has a small opening on the back for money to be put in which also makes it a great tip jar for happy customers. This perky maneki neko comes with a flashy red display carpet to prevent scratching its surface. Made in Japan.
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (H 7-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (15.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-lucky-cat-with-six-fortunes-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-maneki-neko-with-six-fortunes-24.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10485|10485|ITEM|"Gold Stroke Soup Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10485.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Whether your soup indulgence is thick and hearty or thin and flavorful, serve it in this basic black soup bowl touched by a hint of gold. Footed bowl is made of durable plastic and finished in fine ribbed detail. Matching lid will keep contents warm until you're ready to eat. Bowl is not microwave or dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 3-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-stroke-soup-bowl-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-stroke-soup-bowl-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|1|1| 11434|11434|ITEM|"Gold Traditional Japanese Fans Unique Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11434.html"|""|(2.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan, this pair of unique chopsticks is black and is charmingly decorated with golden motifs of traditional Japanese fans . Golden Japanese traditional fans are artfully placed in varying motions and shapes, adding a unique variety and contrasting beautifully with the simple black background.

    Intricately and delicately painted with details of blossom motifs on the body of fans, the motifs are lively composition of Japanese fans in various forms. Stylishly arranged and beautifully portrayed, the fans show details of blossoms and are painted in gold, giving the chopsticks a rich and charming air.

    Lacquered to a lovely subtle glossy finish, this pair of unique chopsticks tapers from a broad top to narrow tips and is great for beginning users and seasoned users alike. For lovers of traditional Japanese fans, this pair of unique chopsticks is an excellent choice. At once, traditional and modern with the stylish arrangement, this pair of chopsticks will work well with a variety of tableware. Charm your dinner guests at your next sushi party.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item.

    Discontinued
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-traditional-japanese-fans-unique-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-traditional-japanese-fans-unique-chopsticks-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11416|11416|ITEM|"Gold, Red and Green Japanese Fan Motif Black Gourmet Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11416.html"|""|(3.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan and crafted from high quality natural wood, this pair of black gourmet chopsticks features the enchanting motif of traditional Japanese fans . Set against an elegant black background, Japanese fans are in shades of black, red, and green. Each intricately depicted with decorative ropes and each artfully arranged in a lively and stylish manner, the charming Japanese fan motifs are also trimmed with a matt gold outline.

    Finely lacquered to a smooth glossy finish, this pair gourmet chopstick gives off a traditional charm and will work well with traditional wooden Japanese dining ware. If you are planning a sushi party, this pair of chopsticks is the perfect way to serve your dinner guests.

    With broad tops that taper to narrow tips, this pair of black gourmet chopsticks is easy to wield and is a great option for beginners and seasoned users alike.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-red-and-green-japanese-fan-motif-black-gourmet-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/gold-red-and-green-japanese-fan-motif-black-gourmet-chopsticks-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11443|11443|ITEM|"Golden Classic Japanese Scenery Red Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11443.html"|""|(1.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan and crafted from high quality wood, this pair of red chopsticks features a lovely classic Japanese scenery. Exquisitely depicted in vibrant shades of red, pink, blue, green and gold, the scenery consists of a lovely little wooden bridge, a lovely water lily covered pond and falling leaves and blossoms. A rich scene full of the abundance of blossoms and leaves, this pair of chopsticks is a charming addition that will brighten up any dining table.

    This pair of red chopsticks follows the conventional shape of Japanese chopsticks where the broad tops tapers to narrow tips. This shape eases the picking up of food item and improves the overall grip of the chopsticks. This pair of chopsticks is also light in weight, making it a fine option for those new to using chopsticks, as well as seasoned users.

    The classical design with the vibrant colors of this pair of red chopsticks makes it a great choice for lovers of unique and well-made dining ware.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-classic-japanese-scenery-red-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-classic-japanese-scenery-red-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8452|8452|ITEM|"Golden Cranes Chopsticks Box"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8452.html"|""|(5.55)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Three delicate golden cranes soar in formation atop this elegant chopsticks box. The subtle and graceful print of these beautiful birds is attractively framed by its solid background color. These durable plastic boxes are dishwasher safe, and ideal for travel and reuse, especially with lunchboxes. Made in Japan. The box is available in background colors of either red or black; please indicate your color selection(s) in the comment area of the order form.
  • Box Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-cranes-chopsticks-box-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-cranes-chopsticks-box-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|5| 8732|8732|ITEM|"Golden Cranes Soup Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8732.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"In Asian culture, the presence of cranes is symbolic of an auspicious event. Celebrate your next special occasion, or dress up casual and everyday meals with our Golden Cranes bowls. Perfect for soups, salads or even cereal, these bowls feature a red interior, with a smooth black exterior. The outside of the bowl is adorned with a pair of golden cranes. Made of plastic, these bowls are hand wash only. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-cranes-soup-bowl-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-cranes-soup-bowl-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|3|1| t2373|t2373|ITEM|"Golden Dragon Yixing Tea Mug with Strainer and Lid (Dark Brown)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/t2373.html"|""|(26.95)|(24.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Showcasing a stunning gold and red design on dark brown Yixing clay, this Yixing tea mug is any tea lover’s dream. Equipped with a strainer and a lid, this cup is not only exquisitely beautiful, but also wonderfully convenient for when you want to personally brew a small serving of tea for yourself. With just tealeaves and hot water, your tea can be brewed anywhere at any time. Furthermore, the lid on this teacup ensures that your tea will continue to stay warm throughout the day. This splendid tea mug comes packed with symbolism and meaning, and makes for a wonderful conversation starter. To begin, this teacup is adorned with red and gold, two very important colors in Chinese culture. Red symbolizes good fortune, prosperity, and joy, while gold symbolizes neutrality, luck, wisdom and freedom from worldly cares. This Yixing tea mug features a motif of two Chinese dragons on both this mug’s exterior and cap, which symbolize luck, power, prosperity, and nobility. In the middle of the two dragons, a flaming pearl is depicted, which is said to give the dragons power over the rain, rivers, lakes, and sea. The pair of dragons fights over this flaming pearl, which is also associated with spiritual energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, and immortality. Topped off with gold borders and embellishments, this Yixing tea mug was painted with naturally colored clay and with a superior level of expertise, making it a worthwhile addition to your home. Made in Yixing, China, this Yixing tea mug, along with any other Yixing tea mugs that you find, is made with clay that retains small traces of tea with each brew, so that eventually, your tea will be infused with a complex mixture of flavors. When you are done brewing your tea, the strainer can be perfectly placed on the lid, which can be easily placed upside down on the table. The clay also provides a matte texture, to ensure that you won’t lose your grip on the handle. Though you need to hand wash this tea mug, the functional and elegant nature of this mug is worth the wash. Unique and loaded with meaning, this tea mug is packaged in a paper box, making it a fantastic gift for anyone who loves tea.
  • Cup Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Cup Capacity (13 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-dragon-yixing-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-dark-brown-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-dragon-yixing-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| t2377|t2377|ITEM|"Golden Dragon Yixing Tea Mug with Strainer and Lid (Reddish Brown)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/t2377.html"|""|(26.95)|(24.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A truly striking yixing tea mug design with beautiful gold etching adorn each mug. This is the reddish brown version of ouritem #T2373 The reddish brown clay is very special and completely natural in color. It also retains the flavor of the tea with continued use. Each mug includes a removable clay tea strainer and lid. Made in Yixing, China.
  • Cup Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Cup Capacity (13 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-dragon-yixing-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-reddish-brown-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-dragon-yixing-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-reddish-brown-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8340|8340|ITEM|"Golden Flora Chopsticks (Black)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8340.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A swirling growth of flourishing leaves and flowers in bloom emerge from a bed of gold. Amidst the shimmering glow of the golden background, olive green leaves and violet and fuschia blossoms can be seen. The elegant design appears on the upper portion of these black lacquerware chopsticks. Rounded squares shape the tops while the bottom of these smooth chopsticks taper into pointed tips. Individually plastic wrapped. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-flora-chopsticks-black-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-flora-chopsticks-black-43.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2274|T2274|ITEM|"Golden Japanese Crane and Pine Tree Decorative Tea Tin "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2274.html"|""|(16.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this decorative tea tin features the beautiful design of a graceful Japanese crane in flight set against a golden Japanese pine. Poetic and charming, this decorative tea canister is an elegant way to store your favorite tea leaves to keep them fresh.

    Tea leaves require careful storage in order to preserve their freshness and fragrance. Exposure to moisture, air and the sunlight can reduce the quality of your tea leaves.

    Designed with a rubber seal along the rim, this decorative tea tin has an airtight seal and will protect your tea leaves and keep them fresh.

    With a tasteful and elegant design, this decorative tea tin makes a great gift for tea lovers. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Canister Dimension (D 3"" x H 6-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-japanese-crane-and-pine-tree-decorative-tea-tin-39.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-japanese-crane-and-pine-tree-decorative-tea-tin-41.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12153|12153|ITEM|"Golden Moon and White Cranes Black Lacquered Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12153.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, these beautiful lacquered chopsticks feature cranes in flight on a moon lit night. Mostly black, these wooden lacquered chopsticks are smooth and round and show a decorative design on the top portion of the chopsticks. The top of the chopsticks display a large golden moon just above some silhouetted mountains and a deep blue river. In the center of the golden moon, white cranes can be seen gracefully flying. Individually wrapped in a plastic wrap, these lacquered chopsticks also have a tapered tip that is serrated as well, making it easier to pick up slippery foods like noodles.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-moon-and-white-cranes-black-lacquered-chopsticks-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-moon-and-white-cranes-black-lacquered-chopsticks-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5977|5977|ITEM|"Golden Temple Noren"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5977.html"|""|(65.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Introduce beauty the beauty of the golden temple to your home or office with this beautiful cloth. The classic geisha wears a traditional kimono and overlooks the famous golden temple in Kyoto, Japan. Water surrounds the temple, while vibrant trees border the majority of this lightweight noren. This piece of art is perfect as a room divider, window treatment or wall hanging. Made in Japan. Material is 60% cotton 40% rayon. Ships in individual plastic pouch.
  • Noren Dimension (L 59"" x W 33-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (15.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-temple-noren-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/golden-temple-noren-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5416|5416|ITEM|"Goldfish and Lotus Flowers in Gold Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5416.html"|""|(15.95)|(7.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"In this tranquil scene, three playful goldfish swim around the flourishing lotus flowers in this replica of a painting done in the style of traditional Chinese calligraphy. Set against a classic, gold background, the scene is elegantly framed by the gold metal case that holds up to ten business cards. A perfect gift for the busy business person. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Case Dimension (L 3-5/8"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 3/16"")
  • Product Wt. (3.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/goldfish-and-lotus-flowers-in-gold-case-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/goldfish-and-lotus-flowers-in-gold-case-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7510|7510|ITEM|"Goldfish-Theme Jade Pendant Necklace"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7510.html"|""|(25.95)|(10.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"The classic image of Asian carp is portrayed in this elegant goldfish-theme jade pendant necklace. Each glazed jade piece displays the traditional characteristic of an Asian-inspired goldfish: delicate fan-like tail, graceful fins and globe-shaped protruding eyes. Fish enthusiasts, collectors of Eastern-style keepsakes, and fans of unique jewelry are sure to appreciate this delicate and delightful accessory.

    Made in Taiwan, each small pendant is crafted from carved Burmese jade in assorted shades of light, medium and dark green jade. Since each carved jade pendant varies naturally in color and markings, every necklace is a unique selection.

    Goldfish, also known as Asian carp or Japanese koi fish, are a time-honored tradition in Asia. Originating in China during the Jin Dynasty (265-420), these fish were later domesticated in Japan, Korea and several other Asian and Western countries. With their bright scales and shimmering fin, goldfish remain a popular and eye-catching addition to indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds. Now you can celebrate the beauty and history of this ancient fish with our jade pendant necklace.

    Each jade goldfish-theme pendant is tied securely to a dark green medium-length polyester strap. On each side of this decoratively woven cord are three small jade beads and a tiny jade vase. The necklace is also adjustable, providing an easy way to create a loose or tighter-fitting look.

    Whether you’re looking for a distinct gift for a birthday, holiday or other special occasion, this lively goldfish-theme jade pendant necklace is sure to make a charming impression.

    For your gift-giving or storage convenience, each necklace is comes shipped securely from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen in a decorative fabric pouch.
  • Pendant Dimension (L 1-1/2"")
  • Strap Dimension (L 10-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz. )
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    Who doesn't need a little bit – or a lot – of good luck? We all do! Why not invite it to your daily meals with our Good Luck Chopsticks and little bit of chopstick lore?

    Legend has it that a cat once saved the life of royalty. Since that time, the cat has been immortalized in Asian crafts, such as the famous maneki neko, to beckon the good luck cat to do its bidding. We have Lucky Cat Chopsticks, Yellow Maneki Neko Chopsticks, crane chopsticks, and more. Have fun learning chopsticks history, and visit our newsletter for more Asian lore.

    You can even purchase one of our stylish varieties for a friend as a hair accessory, so she can bring good luck with her all the day long! It’s easy to find out how to use hair chopsticks and sport a funky new chopstick hairstyle, too.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12175 :12061)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-chopsticks-185.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-chopsticks-191.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-good-luck-chopsticks||ITEM|"Good Luck Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-chopsticks-175.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-chopsticks-188.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-good-luck-items||ITEM|"Good Luck Items"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"We all can use a little or big nudge of luck to come our way and at Mrs. Lins Kitchen, we carry an abundance of good luck talismans from Asia that have been part of their culture for centuries. Perhaps there is some thing to be said for the magic of believing! Take advantage of our sale prices on a wide selection of lucky charms and figurines and turn your and your loved ones luck around!

    The lucky cat figurine called the “maneki neko” is world famous for it’s beckoning paw that is believed to bring personal fortune or business success, depending on which paw is upraised. We carry both the traditional porcelain variety that also doubles as a bank, such as the Pink Kimono Maneki Neko or the more modern version, like our Purple and White Solar Powered Maneki Neko whose paw is in constant motion. The Daruma piggy bank is famous for arriving with blank eyes. But when you make a wish, one eye is colored in and the other eye is completed when your wish is fulfilled. These make a great gift idea for young and old and with our great prices, you’ll want to get one for yourself as well! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-DARUMA :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-LUCKY-CHARMS :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CAT-CHARMS :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-PANDA--OWL-AND-SEVEN-FORTUNE-GODS :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-LEFT-PAW-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-RIGHT-PAW-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-BOTH-PAWS-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-SOLAR-POWERED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO-)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-items-233.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-items-240.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-good-luck-items||ITEM|"Good Luck Items"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"It is everyone’s wish that things will go smoothly in life, hence it is no surprise that good luck charms are popular both in the East and in the West. At Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we have a wide variety of cute and adorable lucky charms that will bring a smile to your face, even as lady luck smiles down on you.

    From cute little good luck charms perfect for cell phones, thumb drives, key rings, luggage and bags, to solar powered table top lucky figurines, you will find something fun and delightful to bring a little luck your way.

    We also feature a large selection of Maneki Nekos, the well-loved Japanese lucky cat that beckons luck and good fortune. Our new arrivals feature solar powered and charming porcelain decorative Maneki Nekos.

    You will also find the Japanese seven gods of fortune, and lucky pandas. Among our new arrivals, you will also find Daruma dolls. Originating from Japan, daruma dolls are lucky talisman and a good luck charm for wish fulfillments. Made of paper, daruma dolls are deliberately crafted without eyes, and when a wish is fulfilled, eyes are painted on. Beyond being a talisman of luck, darumas are also symbols of perseverance.

    As it is often said: fortune favors the bold. Shop our new arrivals and find fun ways to decorate your home and personal belongings and bring luck your way. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-LUCKY-CHARMS :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CAT-CHARMS :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-PANDA--OWL-AND-SEVEN-FORTUNE-GODS :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-LEFT-PAW-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-DARUMA :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-RIGHT-PAW-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-BOTH-PAWS-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :WHAT-S-NEW-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-SOLAR-POWERED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO-)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-items-228.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-items-239.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| good-luck-items||ITEM|"Good Luck Items"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Japanese Lucky Charms & Maneki Neko Charms

    Unlike the cool trends or cute characters from Asia that come and go; the Japanese lucky charms that we have assembled at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen have been around for centuries. You'll find traditional items that are both lucky and beautiful, like Maneki Neko charms, Maneki Neko lucky cat statues, Daruma, Seven Fortune Gods and much more.

    The superstitious and non-believers alike are drawn to the belief of the hidden powers that have withstood the test of time. It is not unusual to see businesses display the famous Maneki Neko lucky cat in the corners or windows of their shops in hopes of drawing in customers. Depending on the position of the upraised front paw, the maneki neko will beckon prosperity in business, or wealth and good luck. We have collected a wide assortment; ranging from the miniscule versions of the cat on the lucky charms, to the solar powered Japanese lucky cats and traditional versions. 

    But don't stop there! The Daruma doll is one of those lesser known Japanese lucky charms. A round, roly poly doll, it carries a lot of symbolism and wishes for good fortune. Patterned after a praying Buddhist monk, this doll has two eyes that are left blank. One to fill while making your wish, the other to fill when the wish comes true.

    Discover the powers of these Japanese lucky charms and talismans we have selected; harness all the good luck that we have collected for you!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7683| :|7663| :|7621| :5689 :5171 :5514 :|7742| :|7617| :|7741| :5697 :|7748| :5964 :|7748| :4107 :|7278| :|7713| :|7710| :|7705| :|7678| :GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-DARUMA :GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-LUCKY-CHARMS :GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-LEFT-PAW-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO- :GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS-BOTH-PAWS-RAISED-JAPANESE-LUCKY-CATS--MANEKI-NEKO-)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-items-279.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/good-luck-items-281.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| good-luck-items-gift-guide-2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Good Luck Items Gift Guide 2012"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Good Luck Items

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  • Charm Dimension with cord and bell (L 11-1/4"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 7/8"")
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from gorgeous traditional Japanese Washi papers and tin, these tea storage tins come in six charming tea canister designs. Featuring vibrantly colored traditional Japanese motifs, these tea storage tin are great for storing a wide variety of things from candies, nuts to tea leaves and change, use your creativity and imagination, and these beautiful storage tins can be used to hold anything food to jewelries.

    Crafted from tin, each storage tin is wrapped with durable and age resistant washi papers. Each features a unique design with vivid color schemes. Use these to keep all your favorite tea fresh or to present tea leaves to friends and loved ones.

    Designs available include: vibrant red background featuring white cherry blossoms and gold fans, gold waves and gold clouds; light pink background featuring red cherry blossoms, bamboo leaves and gold borders; royal blue background featuring tiny red and white cherry blossoms set against gold fans; violet background featuring blue mountains, red leaves set against clouds and gold rivers; navy blue background with delicate white blossoms and red ribbon strips; royal blue background featuring ornate balls with cherry blossom motifs.

    Surprise friends and loved ones with these beautiful tea storage tins. Wonderful for keeping your tea leaves in style or for gift giving.

    Designed to keep moisture, air and the sunlight that would damage quality tea leaves out, these tea storage tins are multi-purpose and make a great storage idea.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item. Please be sure to choose your desired canister design during check out or one will be picked for you. Price is for only one tea storage tin.

    Discontinued
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    "|"Made in China from quality wood, these fancy chopsticks feature a beautiful geisha taking a stroll in her decorative kimono.

    With a smooth and glossy finish, these fancy chopsticks are perfect for those that love the beauty and grace of geishas. On the top half of the chopsticks, a geisha in a red orange kimono and dark blue obi is seen holding a traditional Japanese parasol as she holds out two fingers ahead of her to see if there are any raindrops. A small and short poem or scripture is also seen on a banner just below her.

    Wrapped in a plastic wrap, these fancy chopsticks are a great gift for those who love Japanese culture. With a great price, these cheap chopsticks are perfect for parties as well. Also available in White and Black.
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    Graduation is a special time of year to celebrate a loved one's hard work and accomplishments. This is also the time one is viewed as an adult which is now ready to start a new career or get to work to make a life for themselves. Help prepare your grads with Good Luck Items for their new home or dorm room and to carry around with them, or even help decorate their new living space with brand new Tableware. If they need some time to relax after a long day at their new job, help them relax with a unique Tea Set. Don't forget that presentation can be a big factor at work as well, so let them place their brand new business cards in a beautiful Business Card Holder. Whether they are working hard to find a career or starting a new life, our large selection will help you find the perfect gift for your new Grad.

    Lucky Wise Owl Items for Grads
    Good Luck Items for Grads
    For the Grad who love Home Made Food
    Unique Business Cards for Grads
    For the Grad who loves tea

     

    Lucky Wise Owl Items



    Gifts bearing the motif of Owls make popular gifts for students at the time of graduation as a fond wish for a smooth sailing journey ahead after graduating from school or college.

    Gold Saluting Owl
    Was: $14.85
    SALE: $11.15
    Yellow Saluting Owl
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Brown Saluting Owl
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Bright Red Japanese Owl Coin Bank Charm
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Bright Red Japanese Owl Coin Bank Charm
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    White Japanese Fukurou Lucky Owl Coin Bank
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Black Fukurou Japanese Lucky Owl Coin Bank
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Gold Japanese Lucky Owl Coin Bank
    Was: $12.95
    SALE: $11.15
    Lacquer Brown Owl with Stars Chopsticks
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $5.05
    Dark Owl Chopsticks
    $6.95
    Netsuke Owl Charm
    Was: $6.35
    SALE: $5.65
    Lucky Owl Autumn Moon Japanese Noren
    Was: $46.25
    SALE: $43.95
    Adorable Dark Brown Owl Cup
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $18.85
    Owl Ginger Grater
    Was: $14.35
    SALE: $13.65

    Goodf Luck Items for Grads



    Does your Grad need a little bit of good luck in finding a new job after graduating? Or maybe they set some goals and need some motivation to push them forward? With our lucky charms that can be small enough to carry around or display at home, they will appreciate and smile knowing that you are wishing them the best of luck. Make achieving a goal fun as well by giving a Daruma which they will fill in one eye to set their goal, then fill in the second eye once they have reached it, making the daruma a great "trophy" with a story to tell.

    Tiny Red Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Charming Gold Dharma Doll
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Forest Green Lucky Japanese Dharma Doll
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Eight Inch Red Daruma
    Was: $43.25
    SALE: $36.75
    Lucky Cat or Lucky Frog Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.55
    Silver Fortune Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Success Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Wealth Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Longevity Jade Necklace II
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Solar Powered Gold Good Luck Waving Cat
    Was: $34.95
    SALE: $31.45
    God of Prosperity Good Luck Charm
    Was: $8.45
    SALE: $6.75

    Grads who love to take home made meals to work



    The perfect gifts for any college students or graduate are items they can use every day and on the go. From Travel Chopsticks to unique tupperware, these gifts will always be handy and leave a great impression that will always be cherished. Get everything in one set with our Insulated Lunch Bag Sets that come with and insulated bag, two microwavable bowls, travel utensils, napkin and fan!

    Great Wave Insulated Lunch Bag Set
    Was: $47.95
    SALE: $38.35
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $7.45
    Boxed Black-Tipped Bamboo Chopsticks
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $3.65
    Boxed Red-Tipped Bamboo Chopsticks
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $3.65

    Business Card Holders



    After college comes a great career! Help your grad be presentable with our Gold Plated Business Card Holders which will also be great conversation starters! In the case that they have a nice desk that needs decorating, we even have an adorable Lucky Cat Business Card Holder to place their business cards onto as well.

    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case II
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Trio of Peacocks Business Card Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Scenery Business Card Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Colorful Pheonix in Gold Business Card
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Peacock and Branch in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Calligraphy Shrimp in Silver Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Three Goldfish in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Goldfish and Lotus Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Koi Fish in Gold Case II
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Leaping Frogs in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35

    Grads who needs coffee and tea to go



    Starting a new job may mean Grads will need coffee to keep them going, and tea to help relax at the end of the day. With our Tea Infuser Cups, brewing tea and instant coffee on the go is made easy and stays in style as well. Even a simple unique Asian Mug is a great gift for a new job as well.
    Cat Walk Mug
    $23.15

     

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    Graduation Gifts

    Graduation day is an incredibly important milestone in any person’s life. Help the graduate celebrate their special day with a remarkable present! Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers a variety of wonderful high-quality gifts to help you commemorate your loved one’s special day! Wish the graduate luck in the future with one of our charming good luck items! The daruma is a traditional symbol of luck and prosperity, while the Maneki Neko is an adorable emblem of good fortune. Bring your friend or family member good luck and prosperity in the form of a figurine, keychain, and much more! You can even provide the graduate with a useful Maneki Neko and Daruma Card Holder or Gold Business Card Case to wish them success in their future business. Graduating often marks a time of shifting to a new environment. Give functional gifts to help the graduate on their journey of independence, like a Teacup with Infuser and Lid, Yixing Tea Mug, or a Cute Japanese Teacup for when they need an extra boost of caffeine. For graduates transitioning into the workforce, any bowl with lid is perfect for packing lunches to bring to work. Congratulate the graduate with a magnificent and useful gift that they can use for many years to come! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5689 :|7681| :|7683| :|7686| :|7663| :|7621| :5603 :5172 :5171 :5744 :5600 :|7742| :|7617| :|7767| :5045 :5359 :|7741| :5620 :5697 :5964 :5756 :5940 :|7713| :|7707| :|7678| :|7705| :5419 :5418 :5417 :5416 :5415 :5414 :5411 :5745 :5410 :T2329 :T1647 :T1646 :T1645 :T1949 :T2335 :T2333 :T2320 :T2319 :T1797 :T2373 :11981 :11675 :11510 :10737 :11423 :12087 :11818 :12228)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/graduation-gifts-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/graduation-gifts-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8720|8720|ITEM|"Great Wave Black Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8720.html"|""|(3.35)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Ride The Great Wave at Kanagawa at your dinner table. The woodblock painting of a tsunami unfurling with the majestic Mt. Fuji in the background is likely the most recognized work of Edo period Japanese artist and wood engraver, Katsushika Hokusai. Its essence is captured on a pair of smooth black chopsticks. These chopsticks have round tops and tips. Not quite nine-inches long, they will give little trouble when it comes to grasping food. Hand wash only. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/great-wave-black-chopsticks-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/great-wave-black-chopsticks-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 8721|8721|ITEM|"Great Wave White Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8721.html"|""|(3.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Ride The Great Wave at Kanagawa at your dinner table. The woodblock painting of a tsunami unfurling with the majestic Mt. Fuji in the background is likely the most recognized work of Edo period Japanese artist and wood engraver, Katsushika Hokusai. Its essence is captured on a pair of smooth white chopsticks. These chopsticks have round tops and tips. Not quite nine-inches long, these chopsticks will give little trouble when it comes to grasping food. Hand wash only. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    "|"Incorporate this wonderful Japanese ceramic spoon into your dinnerware setting to ensure that quality can be found in all of your tableware pieces– even your utensils! This durable and functional noodle soup spoon is made from sturdy ceramic and finished with a smooth glaze. Made in Japan, this spoon will be a well-used addition to your dining table for years to come! Featuring a stunning green color, this Asian soup spoon easily complements a variety of different tableware pieces. Whether you are pairing this noodle soup spoon with the soft tones and timeless motif of the Cherry Blossom Japanese Noodle Bowl or the natural hues and contemporary design of the Moss Green Ceramic Noodle Bowl, this Japanese ceramic spoon will add a striking shine to any table setting. The deep well of this spoon makes it useful for enjoying mouthfuls of noodle soups, porridges, dumplings, and even desserts! Additionally, after you’re done with your meal, you can easily put this spoon in the dishwasher, as it is both microwave and dishwasher safe. This Asian soup spoon’s simple yet sophisticated design makes it perfect for any and all occasions. When matched with a pair of green chopsticks, you’ll have a unique and cohesive set of utensils!
  • Spoon Dimension (L 6-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
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    "|"With a design that imitates a natural and vibrant green bamboo stalk, this pair of Chinese chopsticks is the perfect gift for any naturalist.

    Made in China from quality wood, these Chinese Chopsticks are mostly a natural green color with small blotched of a pale green. The very top tip of the chopsticks are black with rounded square edges and the bottom portion of the cheap chopsticks taper to a point.

    Wrapped individually in plastic, these Chinese chopsticks are perfect for any nature lover as they are both eye catching and practical.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    "|"Delicate cherry blossoms take on an uncharacteristic mint green hue. The image works on the sake jug's pale green background. The smooth, ceramic jug is accented with brown trim on its lip. The blossoms have been painted on and left with a granular texture. The matching pale green cups complete a drink ware set that sets a cheerful mood come sake time. Look for accompanying items in our Green Cherry Blossom Collection. Dishwasher safe. Jug and 4 cups come in paper gift box. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 4 sets available)
  • Jug Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Jug Capacity (9 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 2 oz.)
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    "|"This green porcelain mug displays a traditional Chinese dragon designed in bright, vivid colors. Two blue dragons weave around swirling clouds of red, blue and white. Chinese dragons are a symbol of prosperity, nobility, luck, and power.A detailed and repetitive pattern of blue and red and yellow lines the bottom of the cup while a zig-zag pattern of red and blue lines the top edge and edge of the cap. This same dragon design is found on the lid. The strainer has a lined blue and white design that frames a repetitive pattern of red flowers. With the removable porcelain lid and infuser, you can brew an individual cup of tea anywhere you go. Microwave and dishwasher safe.(Discontinued)
  • Cup with Lid Dimension (D 2-7/8” x H 5-7/8”)
  • Cup Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/green-dragon-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/green-dragon-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-one-cup-only-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7995|7995|ITEM|"Green Jade Good Fortune Cell Phone Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7995.html"|""|(6.95)|(2.05)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Accent your cell phone or mobile device with a revered Eastern symbol of fortune and longevity, jade. This elegant cell phone charm features a traditional Asian money emblem, also known as a Chinese wulu talisman, carved from solid green jade. Two dainty jade beads are secured above the wulu by a colorful strap. Available in various assorted colors, each decorative strap is also topped by an ornate hand-woven Chinese knot.

    Made in Taiwan, this medium-sized good fortune cell phone charm also makes a great accent for a bag, purse, car mirror or favorite piece of luggage. And because the jade used in each charm varies naturally in appearance, every piece is a one-or-a-kind keepsake.

    Jade, or yu in Chinese, is an ancient stone highly-regarded for its beautiful lustrous colors and reported ability to bring fortune, health and longevity to its owner. This jade good fortune cell phone charm is a unique way to bring a traditional Eastern sign of luck and prosperity almost anywhere.

    For your convenience, each lovely and fragile jade charm also comes with a reusable fabric pouch for safe and stylish storage or gift-giving.
  • Charm Dimension (L 4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
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    "|"Wakasa chopsticks have a storied history in Japanese culture. The lacquered chopsticks originated in the 17th Century, when master craftsmen spent up to a year carefully shaping and coating a single set of chopsticks in lacquer finish. These Green Spiral Wakasa Chopsticks are made with the same attention and dedication as the ancient tradition, an effort that is obvious in the lustrous color and lacquered sheen. While completed in green paint, the spiral design is reminiscent of the rings revealed inside a tree trunk. These rings indicate the age of the wood. In the Green Spiral Wakasa Chopsticks, the spiral is a vibrant, youthful design. These chopsticks will brighten a table setting and compliment Japanese tableware of various colors, shapes, and sizes. Order these Wakasa Chopsticks for your entire table, or match this optimistic spiral design with other chopsticks made in the Wakasa tradition, such as the Earth-Toned Wooden Japanese Chopsticks and Black & Brown Handmade Chopsticks. In any color or pattern, Wakasa chopsticks are known to feel light in your hand and easy to maneuver. The perfect form of ""cutlery"" for your Asian tableware.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.9 oz)
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  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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    For a thoughtful way to say ""Thank You,"" ""Happy Birthday,"" or ""Thinking of You,"" there's nothing better than the simple gift of a greeting card. We carry dozens of greeting cards with magical pictures and opulent designs, including calligraphy writing, cherry blossoms, landscapes, and the mysterious geisha.

    Blank in the interior, these beautiful paper cards are just waiting for your personal greeting. Wish your niece ""Congratulations on Graduating"" with the Golden Delight Flying Cranes Greeting Card. Commemorate an anniversary with the Japanese Washi Paper Greeting Card Grateful. Whatever the occasion, we are certain that when you browse our selection, you'll find just the right greeting card to express your inner-most thoughts. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7677| :|7677| :4081 :4016 :|7676| :|7248| :|7574| :|7573| :|7571| :|7568| :|7562| :|7559| :|7250| :|7249|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/greeting-cards-257.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/greeting-cards-266.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| nlnov08||INFO1COLUMN|"Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping - November 2008 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 With the recent Wall Street crash, ever increasing gas prices, and the unsure state of the nation’s bank, buying holiday gifts may seem overwhelming if not impossible. So how can you keep in step with the current financial state and still keep the giving spirit alive? We have some tips of how to check off everyone on your list and still have a little time and money left over to buy yourself something special.  Featured are good luck and good fortune items in the hopes of making 2009 a good year.

    • One of our favorite lucky themes is the Maneki Neko, a Japanese bobcat. It’s not only cute, but beckons good luck to its owner and home or business that it is placed in. How business is going for so many right now, a little luck and good fortune will be welcomed.

    • Subtle favorites are the classically beautiful bamboo and crane motifs that are signs of good fortune and longevity. 


    Get Ready For Your Guests
    Though tradition tells us to keep everything the same year after year, sometimes it’s nice to change things up just a bit.

    • Instead of buying the seasonal holiday tableware, why not purchase something that can be used season after season. Cherry blossom and other lucky motifs are neutral for every religion, so you won't have to worry about switching your table settings when different sets of friends come over.
       
    • Welcome the luck of the bamboo plant to your table with beautiful green plate settings. You can create an inexpensive, complete look with stylish chopsticks. While not everyone is skilled in the use of chopsticks, mealtime just became a lot more fun.
    • Try unique glass decorations that you can be almost sure no one you know owns. They are hand painted and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Many of our ornaments are painted in an eglomise manner. This style of art requires the artist to paint the picture from the inside of the ornament, so you won’t have to worry about the paint chipping off the outside of these beauties.

    Drink Up
    For those on your list who deserve the best of the best, try the newest technology in ceramic.

    • CTS Liven China ceramicware is infused with minerals and oxides that purify and make drinks taste smoother and smell fresher. While you're at it, buy yourself a couple pieces. Eggnog, sake, wine, water and coffee have never tasted better. Although these cups aren’t the traditional vessels for serving champagne and wines, your guests will appreciate the mellow tastes the ceramic gives the liquids. Create a beautiful look for the holidays with green cups and mugs.

    • Tea sets are great for everyone, even self proclaimed coffee drinkers. We offer a great variety of sets that are purely to serve beverages from. For those picky coffee lovers, pour the prepared coffee into the tea pot and watch their surprise when you pour them a hot cup of Joe from your fabulous tea pot.
    • A bamboo or cherry blossom set will keep your table looking youthful and festive for less than $15, like our contemporary blue tea set.
    The Kitchen
    Instead of buying those who are clueless in the kitchen a gift card to a restaurant, buy them a cook book. You know the old adage, "buy a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." If you're lucky, maybe next holiday season they will do the cooking and you can relax.
    • Do you know a new couple? Give them the double happiness glass plate settings. The beautiful green symbols represent the union of two people and in giving a combination gift; you can increase your giving ability by cutting your financial burden.
    • Treat them to a trend setting lavender apron that is covered with pink, white and red cherry blossoms for less than $15. Item 6146
    • The bento box. Traditionally used as lunch boxes, these decorative boxes have become the catch-all mechanism for a cluttered kitchen and household. The beautiful designs are different than most of the things you can find at department stores.

    For You, Relax
    De-stress and decompress with a ceramic massaging tool.

    • The lion's head massage tool is perfect to roll in your hand while you are picking out the perfect gift for friends and family.

      Protect your muscles and tendons with this lion's head massage comb for less than $20. Each crevice will hit the tense spots in your muscles and will take away the holiday stress.

    • Need even more help relaxing? Take a look at our selection of figurine candles. Maneki Neko beeswax candle for only $7.95!

    Fun Stocking Stuffers

    • Lucky charms are great to put in a stocking or give as small gifts to people on your list. Maneki Neko, daruma and tengu charms can hang from a cell phone or backpack and will attract good luck.

    • Chopsticks are another great choice. The variety of chopsticks ranges from lucky designs, to classic bamboo sticks. We even offer chopsticks for beginners.

    • Give the gift that is interactive. The daruma doll represents determination and completed achievements. The eyes of the doll are left unpainted; when the owner makes a wish to accomplish something, they paint one eye. Once the goal is reached, the other eye is painted to represent the completion of the wish.
    Wrap It Up
    How can you be eco-friendly yet still present your gifts in style? Try a unique furoshiki. We can all take a little pride in reducing, reusing and recycling and what better way to do so than to gift wrap a beautiful bottle of wine, bento box or tea set in a 100% reusable and machine washable decorative cloth?

    Make sure to look at our clearance section for even better deals and to order early to ensure delivery in time for your holiday celebration.     		  OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

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    Brown Calico Ceramic Maneki Neko(5966)

    Black Crane Chopstick Rest(9999)

    Floral Tea Mug with Matching Lid(T1900)

    Violet Peony Eglomise Ornament(5673)

    Mystic Dragon Tea Set for Two(T1894)
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    "|"A great tool for those who love to drink fresh coconut juice, this stainless steel Haidragon coconut opener drill makes it easier and safer to create an opening in the coconut for a straw. Imagine the delight of your family and friends when you serve them fresh, chilled coconut juice straight out of the shell! With three simple steps, everyone can enjoy fresh coconut juice straight from the coconut or poured into a glass. Simply remove the cap, then choose a spot where you want the straw hole to be. The handle makes it easy to twist and drill as you puncture the coconut. Simply pull out and you now have a perfect hole for a straw or to pour out the coconut juice without it spilling everywhere.

    A taste of the islands can be had in your very own kitchen or backyard. The corer blade in this haidragon coconut opener drill is made of stainless steel and comes with a safety cover for storage. This haidragon coconut opener drill also has a small clip on the cap, which you can use to take out or clean the coconut shell out of the drill. Dishwasher safe. Made in Taiwan.
  • Knife Dimension (L 4-5/8"" x W 3-5/8"" x H 5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
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    Whether you are a kid or an adult, people of every age can enjoy the fun of Halloween! If you are hosting a spooky Halloween party, go all out with colors such as black, red, and orange to decorate your home with. Our wide assortment of dark-colored tableware is sure to perfectly match a Halloween-themed event or dinner party, but these beautifully designed pieces can be on your tabletop year-round as well! You can also prepare inventive favors for adults and kids alike this Halloween with unique origami paper creations, beautiful treat dishes, and lucky black cats!

    Origami Fun

    Get creative with origami! Making paper Halloween decorations can be a fun family event for everyone in your home. Use some white origami paper to make spooky ghosts or use orange origami paper to make adorable pumpkins! You can learn how to make these awesome origami creations by watching our youtube video, but don’t limit yourself and feel free to experiment with other colors such as red, green, or black to make witches, bats, and monsters too!

     

    Another great idea for a party favor or for a creative way to pass out candy is to fold an origami box and place candy or charms inside. Although you can use traditional Halloween colors, you can also use any color of your choosing from our wide assortment of origami paper!

    4-5/8 Inch Purple Origami Paper
    $2.95
    4-3/4 Inch Orange Color Origami Papers
    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.05
    4-5/8 Inch Blue Origami Paper
    $2.95
    Six Inch Primary Green Japanese Origami Paper Set
    $4.05
    Six Inch Bright Yellow Origami Craft Papers
    $4.05
    Six Inch Orange Origami Paper Set
    $4.05
    6 Inch Gray Origami Folding Paper
    $4.05
    Six Inch Fuchsia Origami Folding Papers
    $4.05
    Four-Inch Assorted Color Origami Paper
    Was: $5.65
    SALE: $4.95
    Edo Chiyogami Papers
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.95
    5-7/8 Inch One-Sided Origami Sheets
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $3.85
    Large/Small Origami Paper Set II
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.95
    Six Inch Fifty-Colored Origami Paper (550 sheets)
    $24.25
    Six Inch Kyo Yuzen Chiyagami Origami Paper
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.95
    Creative Hobby of Origami Multi-pack (Large Size)
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $7.25
    Creative Hobby of Origami Multi-pack (Medium Size)
    Was: $8.75
    SALE: $5.65

    Sauce Dishes with Treats

    Display delicious candy treats at your party in style with our red, orange, and blackcherry blossom dishes! We have a multitude of different treat dishes for you to choose like the circular black alloy dipping bowls from our Black Alloy collection or the rectangular stylish midnight black sauce dishes from our Stylish Midnight Black collection. Personalizing these little dishes with small candies and charms like our Nightmare Before Christmas charms make them wonderful party favors that you can hand out to your guests as a reminder of your special Halloween celebration.

    Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Soy Sauce Dish
    $12.55
    Black Alloy Japanese Sauce Dish
    $6.25
    		SALE: $5.15
    SALE: $3.35
    Small Round Saucer - Black Alloy
    Was: $5.25
    SALE: $4.45
    Striking Red and White Contemporary Ceramic Saucer
    $3.25
    3-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Soy Sauce Dish Set for Six
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $33.35
    Chinese Poem Sauce Dish Set
    Was: $24.15
    SALE: $21.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Sauce Dishes
    Was: $24.95
    SALE: $22.55

     

    Black Lucky Cats

    While black cats are usually thought to be bad omens during this holiday, these adorable black cats will bring you nothing but luck and happiness this Halloween! Use these black maneki neko figurines and charms to decorate your home or give away as party favors for your guests. From the 9-inch maneki neko figurine that will catch the attention of any guest to the tiny black maneki neko charm that makes for a splendid party gift, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a huge variety of sizes and styles for you to choose from. Whether you get a keychain, phone charm, eraser, coin bank, or handheld mirror, you and your guests will surely fall in love with and find a use for these cute maneki nekos.

    Black Manekii Neko Keychain
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $3.85
    Maneki Neko Cell Phone Charm (Black)
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Black Maneki Neko Charm
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $5.25
    Almost Seven Inch Black Maneki Neko
    Was: $17.95
    SALE: $15.25
    Five and a Half Inch Black Maneki Neko
    Was: $12.45
    SALE: $10.55
    Black Maneki Neko Figurine/Bank
    Was: $12.55
    SALE: $10.05
    Black Ceramic Japanese Maneki Neko
    Was: $30.45
    SALE: $25.55
    Nine and Half Inch Black Maneki Neko
    $31.25
    Was: $32.65
    SALE: $29.45
    Adorable Small Black Lucky Cat
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.75
    Black Maneki Neko Hand Held Mirror
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $4.95
    2-1/8 Inch Black Maneki Neko
    Was: $8.05
    SALE: $6.45
    Black Porcelain Lucky Money Cat Coin Bank
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $33.75

     

    Halloween Themed Tableware

    Want your dinner table to also match the rest of your Halloween theme? Our black tableware collections like the Modernist Moonlit Night collection, Black Alloy collection, Stylish Midnight Black collection, and Earthen Brown and Black collection are not only perfect as Halloween party tableware but also as year-round pieces for your dining table! If you want a bold splash of color, using red tableware like the Chinese Calligraphy collection will surely make every piece stand out and still match the atmosphere of your event. Aside from traditional table settings, tea-lovers can also join in on the Halloween fun with our red, black, and pumpkin-shaped teapots and tea sets!
    Chinese Poem Rice Bowl Set
    Was: $24.95
    SALE: $22.55
    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
    Was: $23.55
    SALE: $21.15
    Contemporary Black and Silver Glazed Japanese Noodle Bowl
    Was: $17.35
    SALE: $16.25
    9-5/8 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Serving Bowl
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $24.45
    Rice Bowl - Black Alloy
    Was: $6.55
    SALE: $5.55
    4-3/4 Inch Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Rice Bowl
    Was: $8.75
    SALE: $7.75
    Sushi Boat
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $44.95
    Earthen Black and Brown Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six
    $49.95
    Black Alloy Collection Modern Metallic Black Chinese Rice Bowls Set of Six
    Was: $54.95
    SALE: $47.25
    Stylish Midnight Black Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six
    $23.95
    Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ramen Bowl Set for Four
    Was: $64.95
    SALE: $57.75
    Earthen Black and Brown Small Japanese Ceramic Rice Pot
    $28.95
    Red and Gold Bamboo Motif Black Lidded Bowl
    $9.95
    Black Alloy Rectangular Plate
    Was: $32.65
    SALE: $27.75
    Chinese Calligraphy Appetizer Plates
    Was: $47.05
    SALE: $42.35
    Black Alloy Collection Modern Rectangular Asian Plates Set for Six
    Was: $58.85
    SALE: $50.55
    8-1/4 Inch Dragon in the Sky Black and White Japanese Noodle Bowl
    Was: $17.55
    SALE: $15.25
    Black and Brown Karakusa Waves Japanese Asian Noodle Bowl
    $18.95
    Contemporary Black Karakusa Waves Ceramic Noodle Bowl
    $18.95
    Black and Red Spoon
    Was: $1.45
    SALE: $1.25
    Black and Brown Sauce Dispenser
    Was: $15.35
    SALE: $12.25
    9-1/2 Inch Modernist Moonlite Night Japanese Ceramic Serving Bowl
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $33.35
    Black Alloy Collection Square Japanese Dinner Plates Set of Three
    Was: $60.75
    SALE: $52.35
    Cheery Red Calligraphy Chinese Teapot Set for Four
    $27.95
    Pumpkin with Vines Yixing Teapot
    Was: $21.95
    SALE: $17.35

    Bargain Gifts and Favors

    Decorations and gifts shouldn’t have to put a hole in your pocket. Our large variety of clearance items will give you bargain-priced options to give out as gifts or party favors! Whether it is Halloween-themed charms, autumnal-themed gifts, or pieces of jewelry or clothing that you or your friends can wear in the spirit of Halloween, the items that you can browse in our clearance section will make for meaningful gifts and party favors at unbeatable prices.

    Nightmare Before Christmas Charm with Strap
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $0.65
    Owl Bell Charm with Strap
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Cool Yakuzas Cell Phone Charms Japan
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.65
    Humorous Red Mouse Japanese Phone Charm
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.65
    Round Jade Bead Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Netsuke Gold Kaeru Charm
    Was: $6.55
    SALE: $5.55
    Traditional Appeal Red Plastic Japanese Soup Bowl
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $5.65
    Orange Contemporary Pebble Ceramic Chopsticks Rest
    Was: $1.95
    SALE: $0.95
    Black, Red, and Gold Owl Trio Japanese Miso Soup Bowl Set for Five
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $29.95
    Classic Ornate Novel Black Japanese Style Lunch Box
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $13.95
    Adorable and Ornate Book Style Red Japanese Lunch Box
    $20.95
    Red Brick Barn Kid’s Plastic Lunch Box with Travel Chopsticks
    Was: $28.95
    SALE: $16.95
    Wood Grain Plastic Lacquer Soup Bowl
    $3.95
    Kimono Chopsticks (Red)
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $2.55
    Gold and Silver Dragonflies Japanese Wooden Red Chopsticks
    Was: $4.35
    SALE: $3.65
    Red and Black Wood Print Design Fancy Chopsticks
    Was: $5.65
    SALE: $4.55
    Red and Black Basic Contemporary Sushi Chopsticks
    Was: $4.35
    SALE: $3.65
    Red Confetti Motif Black Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks
    Was: $4.35
    SALE: $3.55
    Ribbon Chopsticks
    Was: $12.75
    SALE: $10.95
    Fire Rings Pattern Chopsticks
    $7.85
    Persimmon Red Chopstick Rest
    Was: $2.55
    SALE: $1.25
    Amber Glow Japanese Maple Japanese Tea Mugs Set of Four
    Was: $54.95
    SALE: $37.85
    Salmon Surprise Mug
    Was: $14.95
    SALE: $7.45
    Gold Stroke Soup Bowl (3 pcs only)
    Was: $5.35
    SALE: $3.95
    Mod Soup Bowl
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.25
    Matte Black and Brown Sauce Dish (5 pcs only)
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $2.55
    Pumpkin Magnet
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $1.55
    Japanese-Theme Plastic Bookmark With Yellow Ribbon
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $2.55
    Men’s Blue and Black Chinese Robe Extra Large
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $19.95
    Tribal Marking Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Longevity Jade Necklace II
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Eternity Circle Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Carved Brown Jade Ball Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Lucky Buddha Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95

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    HANAMI "The Celebration of Spring"

    Also known as Hanami in Japan, the cherry blossom festival usually occurs between end of March to early May during the bloom of cherry blossom trees. Hanami, literally means “flower viewing” in Japanese and in many ways that is what the activity consists of.

    Every year, sakurazensen—a cherry blossoms forecast is announced by the weather bureau so that the flower viewing can be planned as the blooms usually last only a week or two.

    The tradition of Hanami is several centuries old and is said to have begun during the Heian period (794-1185 A.D). Originally, plum blossoms, ume, was admired, but gradually sakura became the focus. Some older folks prefer to view plum blossoms at umemis (plum blossoms viewing), because they are generally calmer and less crowded.

    Today, Hanami is celebrated outdoors. Outdoor parties and picnics are held beneath the sakura (cherry blossom) trees both in the day time and at night. Hanamis held at night are known as Yozakura, which literally means “night sakura”.

    For Yozakura, many parks place temporary , paper lanterns to illuminate the branches and blossoms in the dark for their viewing and enjoyment. Some parks also place electrical lanterns for the purpose of yozakuras.

    In most of Japan, because the cherry blossoms’ bloom coincides with the beginning of a fiscal year and a new school year, many welcoming parties generally begin with a Hanami celebration.

    During the Hanami celebration, bentos, dumplings and other snacks are prepared, and sake is often enjoyed while admiring the cherry blossoms. It is a time of festivities, as well as a time for contemplation and the renewal of spirit.
    This year, the estimated best time for viewing is said to be April 6th through the 15th in Tokyo and April 7th through the 16th in Kyoto.

    		OUR 2012 NEWSLETTERS

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    Carved from polished Burmese jade, the Happy Buddha has his signature round belly and long ear lobes, a symbol of having blessings and longevity. Carrying gold ingots in his hands, this Happy Buddha will also usher in wealth for the wearer.

    Historically, the Happy Buddha, sometimes also known as the Laughing Buddha, came from Buddhist traditions. Combined with Chinese folklores, the Happy Buddha is one of China's most well-loved deities. It is commonly believed that rubbing on the Happy Buddha's belly bring good fortune.

    This lucky pendant will bring all the joy associated with the Happy Buddha. With the adorable pendant and the colorful strap of red, green, yellow, and white, this jade necklace is perfect for just about anyone.

    Hand knotted with traditional Chinese knots, this necklace also has decorative white jade rings on the strap. With lovely colors and a cheerful vibe, this lucky pendant is a great way to send your good wishes and blessings to someone dear to your heart. Let them know that you wish them joy and happiness every day of their lives. There is no better way than to let the Chinese God of Abundance and Happiness watch over your loved ones.

    This lucky pendant comes packaged in a protective fabric pouch. Handcrafted from natural jade stones, every lucky pendant will differ a little in appearance. Made in Taiwan.
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    "|"Perfect for Autumn, these Japanese porcelain bowls display a vibrant assortment of vegetables that are enjoyed during harvest season. With an overall off white color, the inside of these bowls display a swirling arabesque karakusa design with the vines and leaves of each plant. One bowl displays dark green bell peppers, the second plum purple eggplant, next bright red tomatoes, and finally small orange pumpkins all ready to be picked and eaten. Decorate your Thanksgiving table with these vibrant shallow bowls and fill them with all sorts of hearty dishes like stir fried vegetables, yummy purees, and delicious desserts. Made in Japan, these small Japanese porcelain bowls have an overall smooth and glossy glaze for easy cleaning. (Discontinued)
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    On March 3rd, it is Hinamatsuri in Japan. This festival is known as Japanese doll festival or girl's day. On this day, families with girls will celebrate and pray for their growth and happiness. Japanese ornamental dolls representing the emperor, empress, musicians and royal attendants dressed in court attires from the Heian period are displayed on a tiered platform with red carpet during this festival.

    The tradition of doll display began in the Heian period, as it was formerly believed that dolls have the power to contain bad spirits. This custom also arose from another related traditional practice known as hina-nagashi in which hina dolls made from straws are sent floating on a boat down river to sea. It was believed that they take troubles and bad spirits with them.

    The Shimogamo shrine in Kyoto floated dolls between the Kamo river and Takano rivers to pray for the safety of children. But because the fishermen kept catching dolls in their nets as a result of this practice, dolls are no longer floated down rivers.

    Hinamatsuri continues to be celebrated in Japan today. And all families with girls still celebrate this festival to pray for the happiness and growth of the girls.

    Today, dolls are floated out at sea. After the festival celebration, boats are taken out of the water and brought back to the temple to be burnt.

    In individual households, the display of ornamental dolls follow a set order, with the emperor and empress on the first tier, followed by three court ladies, five musicians, two ministers and samurais and protectors of the emperor and empress on the fifth tier. The sixth tier generally holds miniature furniture and items use within the royal residence, and the seventh tier, the base, contains transportation and other items used outside of the royal residence.

    A sake fermented from rice known as shirozake is drank on girl's day. Snacks known as hina arare a colored bite size cracker flavored with sugar and soy sauce as well as chirasizushi, sushi rice flavored with sugar, vinegar and topped with raw fish, seafood and other ingredients are served during this festival.

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    		 Ukiyo-e, pictures of the floating world, often featured landscape motifs, beautiful courtesans and popular actors engaged in appealing activities. Hokusai, the subject of our June newsletter, is considered the pioneer of landscape woodblock prints. Further into his career, however, the emergence of another ukiyo-e artist threatened to lay claim to Hokusai’s reputation as one of the great masters of his art. It also raised the centuries old debate of: Hokusai or Hiroshige…who is truly the ukiyo-e master?

    Utagawa Hiroshige, also known as Ando Hiroshige, was born Ando Tokutaro in 1797 in Edo, now present day Tokyo. His father was a samurai and an official in the fire-fighting organization assigned to protect Edo Castle from fire. When Hiroshige was 12, his father passed the position to him. Both his parents died several months later. At 14, he was given the opportunity to join the famous Utagawa painting school, headed by ukiyo-e master Toyohiro Utagawa. A year after joining, he was allowed to take the name Utagawa, and was known from then on as Utagawa Hiroshige. Hiroshige’s position as fireman offered stable work, but few duties. Legend says he was determined to become a ukiyo-e artist when he saw Hokusai’s prints, while others say he wanted to supplement his fireman income.  What is known is that the year Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji was published, Hiroshige decided pass his position onto his son, as his father had done, in order to devote himself full-time to his art, and it wasn’t long before both he and Hokusai found themselves competing for the same customers.

    Prior to ukiyo-e, Hiroshige’s early works involved book illustrations created in the traditional style he’d learned from his master. He soon moved onto creating prints of traditional subjects, such as young women and popular actors engaging in appealing activities. Influenced by Hokusai’s works, Hiroshige moved onto landscape prints, but based them on drawings he’d made while traveling. Although he won fame as a landscape artist, especially with his critically acclaimed landscape series, Famous Views of the Eastern Capital, it wasn’t until his most notable print series, Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido was published in 1833 that he achieved great success. Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido portrayed scenes on the highway that connected Edo and Kyoto. It was soon followed by Celebrated Places in Japan and Sixty-nine Stations on the Kiso Highway.
    While his style was not as bold or innovative as Hokusai, Hiroshige’s prints had a poetic, gentle mood that appealed to the ordinary person. His landscapes were frequently shrouded in snow, rain, mist or moonlight.

    Many critics considered the quality of Hiroshige’s later works compromised, possibly because Hiroshige had produced too many too quickly by that time in order to meet market demand. By the time he died in 1858 from cholera, Hiroshige had created over 5000 prints, and yet, despite having achieved commercial success, Japan did not embrace Hiroshige. Like Hokusai, Hiroshige’s reputation as an artist developed in Europe, and like Hokusai, his works greatly influenced many European artists, such as Monet. Even Van Gogh, a notable artist in his own right, copied two of Hiroshige’s works from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. He recreated “The Plum Garden in Kameido” and renamed it “Flowering Plum Tree”, while “Great Bridge, Sudden Shower at Atake” was re-worked into “The Bridge in the Rain”.

    Today, many of Hiroshige’s prints can be found in major museums in Tokyo, London, New York City and Boston, as well as in private collections. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries several sake sets and teaware featuring some of Hiroshige’s greatest prints, as well as a book featuring a collection of his works. Compare his prints with those of Hokusai to help you decide for yourself who is truly the ukiyo-e master. 

    		   OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters
    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

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    "|"Made in China from quality wood, this sushi chopsticks set features five beautiful chopsticks showcasing the work of Japanese woodblock print master Katsushika Hokusai well known for his beautiful print masterpieces.

    Renowned for his many beautiful woodblock print works, Hokusai was active during the Edo period and travelled widely across Japan depicting many sceneries and places in his vividly colored and beautifully composed print pieces.

    In this sushi chopsticks set you can enjoy your sushi dinners in style with famous Hokusai art pieces. Featuring round ends that taper to narrow tips, each chopsticks was designed to enhance grip.

    Featuring a smooth glossy finish, this sushi chopsticks set makes a great addition for any home. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from ceramic, this sake service set comes with a sake jug and four matching sake cups featuring the famous work of Katsushika Hokusai, a famous woodprint artist during the Edo period in Japan.

    Hokusai's most famous series of woodblock print-the thirty six views of Mount Fuji, from which the design for this sake set is taken, showcases the majesty and the grace of Mount Fuji in various seasons.

    In gorgeous shades of deep red and maroon, set against a blue sky, the beauty of Japan’s Mount Fuji is showcased on this sake service set.

    Lipped rim on the sake jug makes for easy pouring of sake. Whether you like your sake chilled or warmed, this sake service set makes a wonderful addition for fans of sake and Hokusai’s work.

    Item is microwave and dishwasher safe.
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  • Sake Cup (D 1-5/8""x H 1-3/4"")
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  • Sake Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
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    "|"A stunning, crimson Mt. Fuji, the most famous mountain in Japan is carved in woodblock fashion by the famous carver/artist Hokusai and recreated on this wallet. The majestic Fuji-san rises above the blue clouds and is symbolic of power and grace. The use of this artwork on a traditional paper wallet makes the enjoyment of this design much more affordable for everyone. The indigo blue background of this wallet is the perfect contrast to the rich reds and blacks on Mr. Fuji. A unisex example of practicality at its finest, the pliable wallet has two inner pockets in which to organize your money, coupons or receipts. Consider getting one for yourself, it also makes a great gift holder for money and gift cards. Made in Japan. Discontinued
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    "|"The most famous and dramatic wood block print of the Great Tsunami by the famed master Hokusai is depicted on this striking paper wallet. The indigo blue background of the wallet is the perfect back drop for the crashing waves that seem to over power the silhouette of the famous Mt. Fuji in the background. The very durable washi paper of this wallet will get more pliable over time, and the inner two pockets offer great separation for organizing the contents. This design is unisex and would make a thoughtful and practical gift holder for presenting money or gift cards for graduation, birthdays, weddings or any special occasion. It is packaged in a gift box and is made in Japan. Discontinued
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    		 Long before rubberstamping became popular, there was block printing, a process that involved cutting a raised design on a block of wood, metal or linoleum. Used to print text, images or patterns, the design would be coated with ink or dye and transferred by pressure onto paper, cloth or other material. It was a technique that originated in China and adopted by Japan solely for the purpose of printing text. Before long, however, it gained popularity among ukiyo-e artists who saw block printing as a way to produce small and inexpensive art prints.

    Ukiyo-e, or pictures of the floating world, often featured landscape motifs, beautiful courtesans, sumo wrestlers and popular actors engaged in appealing activities. It was the main artistic genre of woodblock printing in Japan and its affordability was due to the fact that they could be mass-produced. At the time, distant landscapes were used in Chinese and Japanese paintings, but no one had yet attempted the style in woodblock print. Much of this was due to the fact that the people who purchased these paintings wanted images of street life and the city, not the countryside and the peasants who lived there. That attitude changed with Hokusai.

    Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), a Japanese painter and wood engraver, is considered to be one of the prominent and outstanding figures of ukiyo-e. As an art student, Hokusai found himself under the same restrictions as other artists. Contact with Western culture was forbidden, but Hokusai still managed to discover and study the European copper-plate engravings that were being smuggled into the country. These engravings gave him the opportunity to learn about shading, coloring, realism and landscape, motivating him to introduce the same elements into woodblock and ukiyo-e art. Putting his newfound technique to work, Hokusai went on to produce as many as 30,000 book illustrations and color prints on a variety of subjects, taking his inspiration from the lives, traditions and legends of the Japanese people.

    In addition to woodblock printing, Hokusai also produced sketches, silk paintings, manga and other works of art, but despite his successes, Japan viewed him with disdain. They felt his works of art were heavily influenced by the West at a time when the country valued tradition and shunned outside influence. It was also possible that his art style was subjecting to ridicule because of society's sentiment toward him. Ill regarded because of his quarrelsome, aggressive and cocky nature, Hokusai thrived on sensationalism and rejected conformity. In his 89 years, he changed his name thirty times (Hokusai was not his original name) and lived in ninety or more homes. This unconventional lifestyle suited Hokusai, who didn't care much about sensibility or social respect. As if to thumb his nose at society yet again, many of his last works of art were signed “The Art-Crazy Old Man” or “The Old Man Mad about Drawing.”

    Despite his eccentricities, what set Hokusai apart from other artists was his introduction of the common man amid Japanese landscapes. At a time when only the upper class was deemed suitable as subjects of paintings and pictures, Hokusai's art work focused on society's denizens, the peasants. In his most famous picture, The Breaking Wave off Kanagawa, sometimes known as The Great Wave, fishermen are shown being tossed around under giant waves while the naturally enormous Mt. Fuji is reduced to a mere hill in the background.

    While most Westerners would consider this image Japanese, the traditional Japanese considered it an example of Western influence. At the time, fishermen were considered lower class and hated by society. They would never have been subjects of a painting. The Japanese also ignored nature, and would not have painted it in perspective.

    The Breaking Wave off Kanagawa was actually from Hokusai's later years. By the time he was in his 70's and fully developed in his artistic skills, he'd added a collection of work to his legacy, including a three volume book titled One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji, a series of block prints known as the Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji and a 13-volume sketchbook, Hokusai Manga. Japanese prints had become all the rage in Western culture and his prints were now studied and collected by impressionist artists such as Monet, Degas and Lautrec.

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is proud to carry several pieces of Hokusai's work, including Mild Breeze on a Fine Day (The Red Fuji), from his Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji Series. His most famous woodblock print, The Breaking Wave off Kanagawa, is featured on several pairs of chopsticks, as well as a tea set and two different sake sets. Hokusai's influence can also be found in art works by artists like Ando Hiroshige, who many claim to be the master of ukiyo-e, but, according to legend, only became an artist because of Hokusai. Many more, however, will recognize Hokusai as the man who undisputedly revolutionized and invigorated Japanese art. 

    		   OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters
    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

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    Hokusai's The Great Wave Porcelain Mug (T2010)

    Hokusai Genius of the Japanese Ukiyo-e (10316)

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    "|"Made in China from quality wood, this pair of black chopsticks features the popular ""Red Fuji"" made by the well-known Japanese artist, Katsushika Hokusai.

    With an overall smooth glaze, these chopsticks are mostly black with the famous Red Fuji painting at the very top. To add a small twist to the famous painting by Hokusai, a small white banner is seen under the traditional painting with Maneki Nekos. Maneki Nekos, also known as the Japanese lucky cat, is seen riding a horse with a blue cape and pulling a cart behind him.

    Wrapped in a plastic wrap, these traditional chopsticks are a great gift for those who are a fan of Hokusai’s work or love traditional Japanese designs. With a small Japanese lucky cat also located on these cheap chopsticks, the owner may possibly receive a bit of luck as well. Also available in red.
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    "|"Beautifully crafted from wood, these fine Japanese chopsticks feature a gorgeous high quality smooth finished natural dark wood and a signature design of Hokusai’s Red Fuji.

    Active during the Edo period, Hokusai was a famous woodblock print artist whose signature works included the thirty-six views of Mount Fuji in which he beautifully captured the beauty of Mount Fuji from various locations and during different seasons to showcase the majesty and beauty of Mount Fuji.

    Featuring one of his famous prints, ""Red Fuji"", this pair of fine Japanese chopsticks uniquely displays the print in plastic on stylishly diagonally angled tops. Gracefully complemented by the natural dark wood finish, this pair of chopsticks is a must-have for Hokusai fans.

    Tapered tips allow for a firm grip on food. This pair of fine Japanese chopsticks comes packaged in a nice paper box ready for gift wrapping and makes a fantastic gift for Japanese art aficionados. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
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    		 Shopping much these days? With the economy still struggling, the answer is probably “no.” Most of us are tightening up our wallets, staying home, and cutting down on extra expenses. But that doesn’t mean holiday gift shopping is out of the equation. You can still shower the people you love with presents, as long as you BUDGET!

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries thousands of beautiful, Asia-inspired designs and products that are useful, thoughtful, unique, and high-quality. From kitchenware to books, good luck items to home décor, it’s all available on our convenient, one-stop-shopping website: MrsLinsKitchen.com. 

    Best of all, at this time of year, we’ll help you spend just enough to check off every name on your list – without spending a fortune! At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, even $5 goes a long way, and $10 will buy you something your friends will never find at the mall. Here’s a just a small sample of our budget-conscious shopping list.

    Gifts for $5

    Chopsticks! The key to enjoying an authentic Asian meal, chopsticks are a wonderful complement to the table. Your friends can even use them as hair accessories or for various creative projects. If you’re on a budget, find them at Mrs. Lin’s for under $5 a pair. Choose from wooden chopsticks, plastic chopsticks, travel chopsticks, children’s chopsticks, and more. Here are a few samples from our vast collection:

    Stationary! It’s that time of year to buy a new planner, so why not get your friends or family a specially designed planner or notebook that you know they’ll use? You can’t get more affordable than this. Here’s what we currently carry for around $5.

    Gifts for $10

    Ten-dollar gifts that are well-made and a pleasure to give and own? Now that itself is a gift! For an inside tip on what’s selling at Mrs. Lin’s for around $10: charms are always hot! Also, there’s a wonderful amount in store for those on a $10 per person budget.

    Affordable Gift Baskets

    We haven’t even gotten to the tip of Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s iceberg of ideas. With so many affordable options like those mentioned above, you can create your own valuable gift sets on a budget, or choose from our prepared gifts sets.

    • Here’s an idea! Customize a package for a family you know, with matching chopsticks for mom, dad, and child, along with a chopsticks rest for each to complete the set. We also carry chopsticks gifts sets.
    • Cook’s gift set. Cookbooks make a great combination with cookware! Our cookbooks cover various Asian cuisines, our Grocery items cover all those hard-to-find ingredients, and our cookware is designed to make it all happen!
    • Must-have tea set. Of course, tea lovers and connoisseurs have a special appreciation for Mrs. Lin’s selection of high-quality teaware that includes yixing and tetsubin teapots. We carry a variety of Asian teasets or cups, saucers, and pots for you to mix and match your own.
    • Stunning sake sets. For friends who enjoy hot or cold sake, we carry distinctive sake bottles and matching cups, available in single sets, sets for two, or sets for larger parties.

    For those with slightly bigger budgets, visit our Tableware and Home Décor categories for even more bargains. Tableware can be combined in so many ways, with gorgeous Asian nesting bowls, Asian platters, saucers, condiments sets, and so much more. Combine these with incense or candles for the table or with one of our beautiful wall hangings, furoshiki, or noren items. Your friends will never forget the gesture!

    Also, more budget-friendly gifts are easy to find in Gift Miscellaneous! See you there, and happy holidays!

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    		 As the year draws to a close, it is also the time for festive season celebration when we will once again meet up with friends and loved ones to celebrate a time of reunion and joy. It is also a time of great stress for many, rushing around to get that perfect present for those close to your heart. It is also a time of indulgence, a time to reward yourself for another year of hard work in achieving your goals. It is a time for thanksgiving, with the arrival of winter, bright Christmas lights, turkey, mistletoes, as well as the mad crush at all the shopping malls.

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, we join in with the festive celebration, and we want to help you make this holiday season a perfect one for you and your friends and family. Share the joy of the season and bring the yuletide cheer to all your loved ones with our wide selection of unique and original gift ideas.

    For Her

    For that special lady in your life, we have a wide variety of unique gift ideas. We carry a wide array of jewelries from jade pendants and necklace, to delicate Japanese washi paper earrings , there is something here that will bring a smile to her face. Surprise her with our unique assortment of beautiful Japanese lacquered jewelry boxes .

    Our adorable Rabbit Case Lacquered Jewelry box ($21.25) is the perfect way to present your gift to your special lady. This cylindrical jewelry box also comes in the design of a Calico Cat .

    For those with a more practical bent, a unique plate set made from fine ceramic and original and exotic designs is sure to warm their hearts. Choose from single plates and rice bowls to tableware sets , you can let her know that all her efforts in taking care of the home does not go unnoticed with a lovely dining ware set.

    For only $33.95 our six pieces Cherry Blossoms on Blue set will brighten up any dining room.

    Our Modern Black Cherry Blossom bowl set for six, ($36.25), is also a great way to serve dinner guests your favorite Asian rice and soup dishes. With a stylish and sophisticated aesthetic, it is the perfect holiday gift for those with an eye of sleek and contemporary style when it comes to dining wares.

    Also take a peek at our Korean Celadon vases . Made in the traditional method passed down from generation to generation, our lovely luminous celadon vases are wonderful decorative items that will beautify any living space.

    For Him

    Show appreciation for your man by surprising him with one of our charming sake sets. For sake lovers, our high quality ceramic sake sets are great for enjoying great sake however he likes to have it, whether he likes his sake chilled or heated.

    For only $31.25, you can gift him our unique black alloy sake set with a unique metallic glaze and tasteful and delicate Chinese calligraphy. With two sake cups, you and your special someone can enjoy a warm soothing cup of sake under the mistletoe.

    For tea lovers, we offer a wide selection of quality tea sets. Choose from our ceramic tea sets or our Yixing tea sets .

    Have a cozy holiday tea party with our Glazed Green Orchid Tea Set for Six ($94.45). Beautifully crafted from Liven China ceramic that not only improves the quality and taste of tea but also elevates the health of the drinker, this lovely tea set in a charming jade green is a wonderful gift for loved ones.

    For those who often work overtime at the office, our Yixing lidded tea mugs are great options to stay warm on lonely nights facing mountains of work. Our lidded Craved Magnolia Yixing Tea cup ($18.25) is a wonderful mug crafted from fine yixing clay loved by tea connoisseurs for their unique brewing property that retain and enriches with each brew. It will make a thoughtful gift for tea lovers.

    He might also enjoy our wide selection of books . From original and fun coffee table books to more serious reads on a variety of Asian topics from food to culture, to traditional art forms, you can find something here for friends and family.

    Browse our wide selection. You may enjoy The Book of Sake: A Connoisseur’s Guide ($25.00) which is an intriguing read written by the only non-Japanese to be given the rank of master brewer in the conservative Japanese sake industry. Find out all about his journey into discovering sake and deepen your love and understand of this distinct alcoholic beverage and the art behind brewing it.

    Party favor and Novelty Gifts

    Are you planning to throw a Christmas party or a cozy little get together? Why not make it special by adding affordable novelty gifts or party favors. Here at Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, you can choose from a wide variety of unique items to surprise your guests. We have a large selection of inexpensive and original items that will make your party even more memorable.

    Great novelty gift ideas include unique and beautifully designed Asian chopsticks . Also browse our delightful charm selections . Great for using on cell phones, bags, luggage, and even thumb drives, our adorable charms make great stocking stuffers.

    For those who like the unexpected, the exotic and anything surprising and off the beaten track, consider browsing our cookware section for unique and fun cooking tools in order to create exotic food items. From Chinese woks for yummy stir-fried dishes, to Japanese yaki cook ware to recreate that delicious street snack you had while travelling in Japan, we have fun cookware for those looking for something unexpected yet functional.

    For those searching for a more traditional seasonal gift, we carry a wide selection of beautifully hand-crafted eglomise glass Christmas ornaments . All charmingly designed and carefully crafted, they will brighten up your home with a vibrant and joyful yuletide cheer.

    Economical Gift Ideas

    Finding great gifts doesn’t need to burn a hole in your wallet. At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we want to help you discover great finds at affordable prices.

    Gifts Below $10

    These gifts make great stocking stuffers. Browse our lovely fabric wallet selection , and pick from delicately printed fabric wallets that are at once lovely and functional. Our adorable cell phone charms collection will also make cute gifts for friends and loved ones this holiday season. Be sure to also check out our origami paper sets for hours of fun and creativity.

    Gifts from $10 to $20

    From lovely Yixing Mugs to fine Japanese infuser tea cups , you will find many great gifts within this price range. Our unique quality table wares offer a variety of gift ideas that range from single plates to rice bowls . Treat friends and family to dinner with our unique dining ware options. Serve your favorite party snacks on our lovely Asian platters . At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we want to help you find creative and affordable ways to surprise and delight your party guests.

    Gifts from $20 to $30

    For sake lovers, we have a wide selection of tasteful and unique sake sets that will make excellent gifts this holiday season. Choose from delicate cherry blossom designs , Asian inspired , designs, Japanese calligraphy designs , glass sake set designs , Asian landscape designs , solid color sake sets .

    For less than $30, you will also be able to find some lovely Asian saucer sets , as well as beautiful Chinese and Japanese plate sets .

    Spread the love and share the joy this year with charming and unique gifts from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Here’s wishing all of you a wonderful and joyful holiday season from all of us here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

    		OUR 2011 NEWSLETTERS

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    Asian Alcohol-An Enchanting Journey of flavor, culture and history (Part II)

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    MAY WE SUGGEST:

    Pink and Green Cat Japanese Washi Paper Earrings (7489)

    Blue Dragonfly Bowl and Plate Set for Two (10939)

    Fabric Geisha Doll with Gold Fan (7913)

    Blue Jay and Chrysanthemum Yixing Cup (T2075)

    Kanji Wine Motif Ink and Cream Gift Sake Set for Four (S1169)



     
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    Holiday Dinner Guide

    It's that time of the year again when friends and family will be gathering around the table and celebrating the festivities. Whether you are cooking an intimate dinner for your loved ones or hosting a huge holiday feast for everybody, planning a memorable and delicious holiday dinner can be stressful. With this Holiday Dinner Guide, our team at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen hopes to make your holiday stress-free and enjoyable.

    Holiday Dinner Recipes
    Dinner Prepping and Cooking Essentials
    Table Setting and Food Presentation
    After-Dinner Drinks
    Holiday Party Favors

    Holiday Dinner Recipes

    To get started on your holiday dinner planning, take a look at our recommended Holiday Dinner Recipes playlist where you can find various Asian-inspired dishes that are perfect for both Holiday parties and family gatherings. These dishes are relatively easy to prepare, meaning you'll be spending less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating with your friends and family.

    **Watch Holiday Dinner Recipes playlist**

    ^Back to top

    Dinner Prepping and Cooking Essentials

    Spending all day in the kitchen to prepare the food is probably not your envision of a "perfect" holiday get-together. Ensure you have the right tools to make your time in the kitchen pleasant and efficient. To get you through the holiday cooking with breeze, our team has compiled the list of kitchen essentials, including the highest quality Japanese and Chinese cookware designed specifically to cook Asian cuisine.

    Kitchen Gadgets

    Brown and Gold Japanese Fish Scaler
    Was: $16.95
    SALE: $12.05
    Japanese Style Mortar Set
    Was: $24.95
    SALE: $18.55

    **Shop all Kitchen Gadgets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Cutlery

    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.25
    SALE: $31.75
    Food Sculpting Tool Set
    Was: $13.65
    SALE: $9.55
    Two Piece Floral Vegetable Cutters
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $2.45

    **Shop all Cutlery**

    --------------------------------------------

    Sushi Related Cookware

    Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $35.25
    Bamboo Sushi Mat
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.95
    Wooden Sushi Press
    Was: $23.15
    SALE: $21.95
    Wooden Three-Piece Japanese Sushi Mold
    Was: $26.95
    SALE: $20.05
    Do-It-Yourself Plastic Sushi Press
    Was: $8.65
    SALE: $6.55
    Plastic and Charcoal Bamboo Rice Paddle
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.55

    **Shop all Sushi Related Cookware**

    --------------------------------------------

    Sushi Oke/Hangiri

    A hangiri wooden bowl is essential for making perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has a collection of sushi “hangiri" wooden rice tubs from Japan and China that are tremendously helpful when you mix your own sushi rice at home this holiday.

    16-1/2 Inch Hinoki Sushi Wooden Bowl
    Was: $194.35
    SALE: $174.95

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    Japanese Donabe Pots
    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $28.85

    **Shop all Japanese Donabe Pots**

    --------------------------------------------

    Chinese Woks

    **Shop all Chinese Woks**

    --------------------------------------------

    Other Asian Cookware

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    Table Setting and Food Presentation

    Setting a beautiful table to present all of your holiday dishes is as important as how the food actually tastes. If done right, it will make a succesful holiday dinner and have your guests talk about your extravagant table setting all year round. Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, you'll be able to find the perfect pieces of tableware that will complement your delicious food and spice up your dinner table.

    Tableware Collections

    **Shop all Tableware Collections**

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    Decorative Tablerunners

    Make a statement on your table this holiday with a vibrant decorative Asian Tablerunner.

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    Large Serving Plates
    Elegant Iris Porcelain Asian Platter
    Was: $54.95
    SALE: $49.45
    Green Cherry Blossom Serving Platter
    Was: $43.75
    SALE: $38.85

    **Shop all Serving Plates**

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    Large Plate Sets

    **Shop all Large Plate Sets**

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    Rice Bowl Sets
    Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $33.35

    **Shop all Rice Bowl Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Saucer Sets
    Chinese Calligraphy Sauce Dishes
    Was: $24.15
    SALE: $18.15

    **Shop all Saucer Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Other Asian Tableware

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    After-Dinner Drinks

    Holiday celebration doesn't have to end when the dinner is over. The night is still young. Keep the get-together going by serving your guests fragrant after-meal tea or some refined sake in our elegant tea sets and sake sets. Top it of with some light snacks and your guests will want to stay a little longer.

    Teaware

    Arctic Ice Japanese Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $48.25
    Blue Dragonfly Tea Set
    Was: $61.75
    SALE: $55.55
    Large Wooden Tea Tray
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $22.25
    Lovely Bamboo Gongfu Tea Tray
    Was: $38.75
    SALE: $30.95
    Wooden Longevity Asian Coasters Set of Six
    Was: $16.85
    SALE: $13.55
    Sencha-and-Matcha Blend
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $9.25

    **Shop all Teaware**

    --------------------------------------------

    Sake Sets

    Lucky Karakusa Black Ceramic Sake Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $40.05
    Blue Dragonfly Sake Set
    Was: $30.95
    SALE: $27.75
    Sake Masu 2
    Was: $15.65
    SALE: $13.35
    Cedarwood Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $8.45
    SALE: $7.25

    **Shop all Sake Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Wine Glass Charms

    Ensure that no one is mixing up wine glasses with these unique, high-quality, and low-cost wine glass charms. By simply tying these lovely little charms to every guest’s wine glass stem, your guests will no longer have to worry about drinking from the wrong glass and will surely be impressed by this creative and helpful touch.

    Owl Bell Charm with Strap
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Doraemon Charm with Strap
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.25
    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $3.75
    Chirimen Japanese Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $8.15
    SALE: $4.05
    Netsuke Kaeru Cell Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $3.75

    **Shop all Charms**

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    Holiday Party Favors

    You have been a great host for the entire night, why not adding the last touch to your perfect holiday dinner by sending your guests home with some creative and unique party favors? Our team at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has prepared some party favor ideas that will surely surprise your guests.

    Chopsticks and chopstick pouches

    Putting a fair of chopticks into a handmade origami pouch will make your party favors personal and meaningful. You can browse a wide selection of chopsticks available at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen and check out our instruction on ""How to Make Origami Chopsticks Pouch""
    Precious Teddy Bear Motif Pretty Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.75
    Green Bamboo Stalk Chinese Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.75

    **Shop all Chopsticks-in-bulk**

    --------------------------------------------

    Choptick Rests

    Moss Green Chopstick Rest
    Was: $2.55
    SALE: $1.05

    **Shop all Chopstick Rests**

    --------------------------------------------

    Tea Canisters

    Think edible party favor? Your nearest and dearest treats such as candies, nuts, dried fruit or homebaked goods can feel just as special when you pack them in our vibrant and festive tea canisters.

    Maneki Neko Japanese Tea Canister
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $6.95
    Goal Setting Daruma Decorative Tea Tins
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $6.95

    **Shop all Tea Canisters**

    --------------------------------------------

    Festive Saucers

    Another creative way to gift your guests some delicious treats is to put them in these colorful and fun saucers.

    Black Alloy Collection Soy Sauce Dish
    Was: $3.95
    SALE: $3.35

    **Shop all Saucers**

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    		 OUR GIFT/PARTY IDEAS

     

     
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    It's that time of the year again when friends and family will be gathering around the table and celebrating the festivities. Whether you are cooking an intimate dinner for your loved ones or hosting a huge holiday feast for everybody, planning a memorable and delicious holiday dinner can be stressful. With this Holiday Dinner Guide, our team at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen hopes to make your holiday stress-free and enjoyable.

    Holiday Dinner Recipes
    Dinner Prepping and Cooking Essentials
    Table Setting and Food Presentation
    After-Dinner Drinks
    Holiday Party Favors

    Holiday Dinner Recipes

    To get started on your holiday dinner planning, take a look at our recommended Holiday Dinner Recipes playlist where you can find various Asian-inspired dishes that are perfect for both Holiday parties and family gatherings. These dishes are relatively easy to prepare, meaning you'll be spending less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating with your friends and family.

    **Watch Holiday Dinner Recipes playlist**

    ^Back to top

    Dinner Prepping and Cooking Essentials

    Spending all day in the kitchen to prepare the food is probably not your envision of a "perfect" holiday get-together. Ensure you have the right tools to make your time in the kitchen pleasant and efficient. To get you through the holiday cooking with breeze, our team has compiled the list of kitchen essentials, including the highest quality Japanese and Chinese cookware designed specifically to cook Asian cuisine.

    Kitchen Gadgets

    Brown and Gold Japanese Fish Scaler
    Was: $16.95
    SALE: $12.05
    Japanese Style Mortar Set
    Was: $24.95
    SALE: $18.55

    **Shop all Kitchen Gadgets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Cutlery

    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.25
    SALE: $31.75
    Food Sculpting Tool Set
    Was: $13.65
    SALE: $9.55
    Two Piece Floral Vegetable Cutters
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $2.45

    **Shop all Cutlery**

    --------------------------------------------

    Sushi Related Cookware

    Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $35.25
    Bamboo Sushi Mat
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.95
    Wooden Sushi Press
    Was: $23.15
    SALE: $21.95
    Wooden Three-Piece Japanese Sushi Mold
    Was: $26.95
    SALE: $20.05
    Do-It-Yourself Plastic Sushi Press
    Was: $8.65
    SALE: $6.55
    Plastic and Charcoal Bamboo Rice Paddle
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.55

    **Shop all Sushi Related Cookware**

    --------------------------------------------

    Sushi Oke/Hangiri

    A hangiri wooden bowl is essential for making perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has a collection of sushi “hangiri" wooden rice tubs from Japan and China that are tremendously helpful when you mix your own sushi rice at home this holiday.

    16-1/2 Inch Hinoki Sushi Wooden Bowl
    Was: $194.35
    SALE: $174.95

    --------------------------------------------

    Japanese Donabe Pots
    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $28.85

    **Shop all Japanese Donabe Pots**

    --------------------------------------------

    Chinese Woks

    **Shop all Chinese Woks**

    --------------------------------------------

    Other Asian Cookware

    ^Back to top

    Table Setting and Food Presentation

    Setting a beautiful table to present all of your holiday dishes is as important as how the food actually tastes. If done right, it will make a succesful holiday dinner and have your guests talk about your extravagant table setting all year round. Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, you'll be able to find the perfect pieces of tableware that will complement your delicious food and spice up your dinner table.

    Tableware Collections

    **Shop all Tableware Collections**

    --------------------------------------------

    Decorative Tablerunners

    Make a statement on your table this holiday with a vibrant decorative Asian Tablerunner.

    --------------------------------------------

    Large Serving Plates
    Elegant Iris Porcelain Asian Platter
    Was: $54.95
    SALE: $49.45
    Green Cherry Blossom Serving Platter
    Was: $43.75
    SALE: $38.85

    **Shop all Serving Plates**

    --------------------------------------------

    Large Plate Sets

    **Shop all Large Plate Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Rice Bowl Sets
    Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $33.35

    **Shop all Rice Bowl Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Saucer Sets
    Chinese Calligraphy Sauce Dishes
    Was: $24.15
    SALE: $18.15

    **Shop all Saucer Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Other Asian Tableware

    ^Back to top

    After-Dinner Drinks

    Holiday celebration doesn't have to end when the dinner is over. The night is still young. Keep the get-together going by serving your guests fragrant after-meal tea or some refined sake in our elegant tea sets and sake sets. Top it of with some light snacks and your guests will want to stay a little longer.

    Teaware

    Arctic Ice Japanese Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $48.25
    Blue Dragonfly Tea Set
    Was: $61.75
    SALE: $55.55
    Large Wooden Tea Tray
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $22.25
    Lovely Bamboo Gongfu Tea Tray
    Was: $38.75
    SALE: $30.95
    Wooden Longevity Asian Coasters Set of Six
    Was: $16.85
    SALE: $13.55
    Sencha-and-Matcha Blend
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $9.25

    **Shop all Teaware**

    --------------------------------------------

    Sake Sets

    Lucky Karakusa Black Ceramic Sake Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $40.05
    Blue Dragonfly Sake Set
    Was: $30.95
    SALE: $27.75
    Sake Masu 2
    Was: $15.65
    SALE: $13.35
    Cedarwood Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $8.45
    SALE: $7.25

    **Shop all Sake Sets**

    --------------------------------------------

    Wine Glass Charms

    Ensure that no one is mixing up wine glasses with these unique, high-quality, and low-cost wine glass charms. By simply tying these lovely little charms to every guest’s wine glass stem, your guests will no longer have to worry about drinking from the wrong glass and will surely be impressed by this creative and helpful touch.

    Owl Bell Charm with Strap
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Doraemon Charm with Strap
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $1.25
    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $3.75
    Chirimen Japanese Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $8.15
    SALE: $4.05
    Netsuke Kaeru Cell Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $3.75

    **Shop all Charms**

    ^Back to top

    Holiday Party Favors

    You have been a great host for the entire night, why not adding the last touch to your perfect holiday dinner by sending your guests home with some creative and unique party favors? Our team at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has prepared some party favor ideas that will surely surprise your guests.

    Chopsticks and chopstick pouches

    Putting a pair of chopticks into a handmade origami pouch will make your party favors personal and meaningful. You can browse a wide selection of chopsticks available at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen and check out our instruction on ""How to Make Origami Chopsticks Pouch""
    Precious Teddy Bear Motif Pretty Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.75
    Green Bamboo Stalk Chinese Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.75

    **Shop all Chopsticks-in-bulk**

    --------------------------------------------

    Choptick Rests

    Moss Green Chopstick Rest
    Was: $2.55
    SALE: $1.05

    **Shop all Chopstick Rests**

    --------------------------------------------

    Tea Canisters

    Think edible party favor? Your nearest and dearest treats such as candies, nuts, dried fruit or homebaked goods can feel just as special when you pack them in our vibrant and festive tea canisters.

    Maneki Neko Japanese Tea Canister
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $6.95
    Goal Setting Daruma Decorative Tea Tins
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $6.95

    **Shop all Tea Canisters**

    --------------------------------------------

    Festive Saucers

    Another creative way to gift your guests some delicious treats is to put them in these colorful and fun saucers.

    Black Alloy Collection Soy Sauce Dish
    Was: $3.95
    SALE: $3.35

    **Shop all Saucers**

    ^Back to top

    		 OUR GIFT/PARTY IDEAS

     

     
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    		 The holiday season is on its way yet again.  Tis the season of crisp winter days, bright lights, and, of course, presents. But the holidays don’t have to break the bank.  With today’s high gas and housing prices and the sluggish economy, we know money is tight. That’s why Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers a huge array of affordable items everyone will love!

    Good Luck Items

    Give the gift of luck this season with our wide range of good fortune products. From cell phone charms to Maneki Nekos. Even our sake sets wish you good luck!

    Tie one of our Chinese zodiac charms to your package to dress up your gift-wrapping. These attractive charms can be attached to a backpack or cell phone, or worn as a necklace.  Jade charms are hand carved to resemble the animals of the zodiac, and fashioned with intricate red Chinese knots. They are both an attractive decoration and a talisman of good fortune.

    Don’t know what to get for your boss or coworker? How about a Maneki Neko or a Daruma? These affordable figurines are symbols of good fortune, as well as good business. Maneki Nekos, or “lucky cats” beckon customers into businesses, and beckon luck to their owners.  In a variety of fun colors and shapes, you can find the perfect figurine for every personality on your list. Another good choice is the egg-shaped Daruma. Darumas are papier-mâché dolls representing Bodhidharma, a Buddhist monk who lived and meditated in a cave for nine years.  Over those years, he lost his arms and legs, but not his perseverance. This interactive doll comes without eyes, which are painted on when the owner makes a wish that is fulfilled.

    Looking for a gift for the man in your life? Or your fun loving girlfriends? Try a sake set with character.  Several of our sake sets, such as the Textured Good Fortune Sake Set are adorned with Chinese symbols of luck. In a variety of colors and patterns, sets start from only $18.95.  Decorated with elegant Chinese characters standing for fortune, longevity, and prosperity, our sake jugs will guarantee it will be a good night, every time you use them.

    And don’t forget the kids!  We have Maneki Neko and Gold Dog Luck piggy banks so your kids can save too! These piggy banks are adorable and economical gifts that give not only enjoyment, but also monetary returns.

    Stocking Stuffers and Small Items

    We stock a large number of small items, perfect for filling the toes of stockings, wrapping up for the 4th day of Hanukah, or handing out to friends at your annual holiday party.

    If you’re looking for chopsticks, look no farther.  From fun to elegant to gorgeous, we have them all. Stick a set of Blue Raspberry or Strawberry Candy Chopsticks into your son or daughter’s stocking and they’ll be more excited than if it were actually made of sugar. For the man who loves tools, choose a pack of Stainless Steel Chopsticks.  Show mom you love her and slip in a Mother of Pearl Chopstick Rest or a set of Wooden Cherry Blossom Chopsticks that will look as elegant in her hair as on the table.


    Got a teenager? We have the answer.  Our packs of incense just might calm them down.  If not, the wafts of sandalwood or jasmine floating down the hall will at least give you a little peace. We also have a variety of stylish ceramic and wooden incense holders to set them in.

    If you’re going to create ambiance with the fragrant and soothing scents of incense, then you need the proper lighting.  For a little spirituality, try the Zen Heart Sutra Candle.  We also have a variety of fun, sushi shaped candles, including the Ocean Eel or Tamago.  If you’re having a holiday party, these festive candles make great party favors. They look so real, you might have to warn guests not to eat them!

    Have you noticed a friend or relative’s refrigerator that’s a little bare? Brighten it up with our fun, vegetable magnets. With a magnetic Bok Choy or Daikon Radish, they can have fresh ingredients inside and outside the fridge.

    For the women and girls in your life, we also have a variety of Asian themed hair sticks, bags, and makeup containers.  Wooden hair sticks have hanging charms at the top that will delight women young and old.  Have a niece that loves to collect pretty trinkets? She’ll adore our small Chinese patterned bags. Perfect for storing jewelry or other treasures.


    Great Gifts Under $30

    For a universal gift sure to please anyone on your list, try one of our Plum Blossom Key chain Watches, in red, beige, or blue. These attractive watches come with a key ring and a clasp so you can add it to your key chain or clip on accessories.  The flip up face keeps your timepiece safe.

    In theme for Christmas, our Eglomise Ornaments are an elegant gift for family or friends. Ornaments are painted from the inside out through a Chinese painting technique where a hook shaped brush is inserted through the top of the bulb. These delicately painted glass ornaments make a beautiful addition to your tree, and also look great hanging in windows year round.

    Even “nice” gifts don’t have to cost a bundle.  Spoil your mom with a beautifully crafted Tetsubin or Yixing teapot.   In a variety of textures, colors, and shapes, these authentic Chinese teapots make unique gifts at prices you can afford.  While our pots run the range from simple to elaborate, they start at only $16.95. For a functional teapot with an amazing design, try a cast iron Tetsubin teapot.  These long lasting pots are sturdy enough to use everyday, and striking enough to keep on display. For something more delicate, try one of our Yixing Teapots. Crafted out of clay from the Yixing province of China, these unique pots are perfect for collectors. Surprise your loved one with a Grey Pig or a Golden Harvest teapot. Each piece comes in the natural color of the clay.

    There is always someone on your list who is hard to shop for.  Never fear, we have a solution.  Our wide variety of books cover topics such as cooking, crafts, interior design, and Asian culture. Know someone who enjoys art? Give them Brush Writing Calligraphy Techniques, so they can learn this art form for themselves. There is something for everyone. We even have books for kids! Give your child the gift that keeps on giving with one of our beginning origami books.  This fun present will introduce them to a craft they can enjoy for a lifetime.  Wrap up a book and with our Plain and Patterned Origami Variety Pack for a gift that’s good to go right out of the box.

    Browse our sight to find these gifts and much more. Our wide selection of unique and exciting products means you’ll find something for everyone on your list.  Take the stress out of shopping by ordering beautiful gifts from home, at prices that won’t strain your wallet. Happy Holidays! And Happy Shopping!

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    Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen we know how difficult it may be to choose the right gift for the holiday season when there is such a wide variety to choose from. Whether it may be for loved ones, someone special, or even for last minute gift ideas, here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen we have made it a little easier to find the perfect gift just for the individual.

    If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, you can always contact us at (925)251-0158 or email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com and we will do our best to help. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is always available to help make your shopping experience the best it can be.

    		  

     
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    For years, holiday gifts and the word debt were synonymous. It was impossible to buy gifts for everyone on your list and not spend hundreds of dollars doing so. This year, we’re asking everyone to make one New Year’s resolution early. Resolve not to let inflated credit card bills and deflated wallets ruin your holiday cheer. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will help you find the right gift for under $40 for even the pickiest person on your list.

    For the mother/mother-in-law who has more perfume bottles than she can count: a Mah Jong Game Set that retails for under $35. Let Mom know that games keep the brain active and sharp. If games don’t interest her, delicious tea brewed in a charming tea set will keep her and three friends warm during the winter months while they socialize.

    For the father/father-in-law who can barely open his closet crammed with ties and sweaters: the Samurai Sword Letter Opener is both useful and impressive when displayed. The same goes for the Copper Shogun Helmet Bottle Opener. Dad will enjoy both symbols of power and nobility.

    For the friend/co-worker who tends to lose small items and loose change at the bottom of her purse: snap coin purses come in an attractive array of traditional designs and colors and are under $5. At home, help her organize her trinkets in one of our charming jewelry boxes. With prices under $25, they are as beautiful as they are affordable.

    For the cook whose delicious meals you’ll gladly gain five pounds for: any kitchen gadget in the Cookware section will do. Knives always come in handy, as do specialty pots and pans. Why not create your own culinary gift basket with a variety of items? Toss in a set of Dragonfly/Chinese Script oven Mitt & Pot Holder in his/her favorite color and add a pair of favorite themed chopsticks and ribbon for the finishing touch.

    For budding artists/arts and crafts lovers: origami! Once reserved only for Japan’s elite class, it is an art as well as a skill. After they’ve mastered the crane, whales and pinwheels will be a breeze. Origami papers come in eye catching colors and are relatively inexpensive. Be sure to include one of our instructional origami books so your artist can fold to his/her heart’s content.

    For busy moms: a Donabe offers the convenience of one pot meals. Durable enough for the oven or stovetop, it is also attractive enough to go from the kitchen to the table for effortless cleanups. Perfect for anyone who would like to spend less time in the kitchen and more time doing other things they enjoy.  

    For sake lovers/anyone who enjoys a good drink: a popular alcoholic beverage in Japan, sake is best when shared with friends, and it can be done with our three piece or five piece sets. Available in a wide selection of styles and colors, prices range between $15 and $40, which means having one set for warm sake and another for cold is not out of the question. 

    For children: little ones are naturally curious, so why not introduce them to the art of chopstick use by getting them a pair of their very own. Start out with a pair of training chopsticks and in no time, they’ll graduate to a pair featuring child friendly motifs. Add a Blue-Spotted Dachshund, Baseball Glove and Ball or Butterfly chopstick rest and watch their eyes light up with delight.

    For people who love to redecorate: a Cherry Blossom Parasol or Origami Crane Paper Parasol is a marvelous way to add color to a room, while a Happiness Pattern Red or Phoenix & Dragon Pillow Cover will give new life to sofa pillows. Arrange several Korean Celadon vases throughout the room to add an Asian feel.

    For anyone who wouldn’t mind extra luck: For years, Maneki Neko, the lucky cat, has graced millions of Japanese homes and businesses. Available in various colors and poses, as well as key chains, why not present one to friends and co-workers as a symbol of good fortune and success? If they travel often, gift them with a Kaeru Frog Bell Key Chain. Because Kaeru means frog and return in Japanese, it’s common for travelers leaving Japan to carrying one for a safe return home. If spirituality is important, you can’t go wrong with a Daruma figure, modeled after the great Buddha himself.   

    Gifts don’t have to be expensive to impress. A gift that reflects love, care and thoughtfulness is just as impressive, since it was purchased with the recipient’s interests and tastes in mind. Whether you consider our gift suggestions or search for the perfect one on your own, you’re guaranteed a remorse free new year.  Happy shopping!

    		 

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    Weddings and Marriage in Japan

    Bento: The Japanese Lunchbox

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    Mrs Lin's Kitchen would like to announce our Extended Return Policy for the holidays! For orders placed from 11/1/22 until 12/24/22, customers will be able to request an RMA Number and return their merchandise until 1/23/23. Please be sure to let your gift receivers know to contact us before 1/23/23 or we will not be able to process the return. Also, please keep in mind that any orders placed after 12/25/22 will return back to our normal return policy of 30 Days.

    Delivery Schedule for Christmas (Order by 2 PM PST)

    As long as the total package wt. is under 14 ounces, STANDARD ECONOMY SHIPPING will still make it in time for the holidays, order before 2 PM PST on December 17th!

    Shipping Method
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    Standard (Economy Shipping) 12/14/2022 12/13/2022 12/12/2022 12/9/2022 12/8/2022
    USPS Priority Mail 12/22/2022 12/21/2022 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 12/20/2022
    FedEx Ground (Commercial) 12/20/2022 12/19/2022 12/16/2022 12/15/2022 12/14/2022
    FedEx Home (Residential) 12/19/2022 12/17/2022 12/16/2022 12/15/2022 12/14/2022
    FedEx Expedited 3-Day 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 12/20/2022
    FedEx Express 2-Day 12/21/2022 12/21/2022 12/21/2022 12/21/2022 12/21/2022

    Each state is assigned with a zone. Please order by 2 PM (PST) on the date indicated in this table for your shipping address. If the shipping address is in the rural area, please add two extra days for delivery.

    Zone 1: Northern CA, San Francisco Bay Area, Western NV.

    Zone 2: AZ, Other parts of CA, ID, Other parts of NV, OR, UT, WA.

    Zone 3: CO, MT, Western ND, Western NE, NM, Western SD, Western TX, WY.

    Zone 4: AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, Eastern NM, Eastern ND, Eastern NE, OH, OK, Other parts of TX, Eastern SD, TN, WI, WV.

    Zone 5: CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, Southern TX, VA, VT.

    For U.S. package shipments, Saturday delivery is available with FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight and FedEx 2Day for an additional charge of $16. If you need Saturday delivery please email us at mlksupport@mrslinskitchen.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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    Please be aware that while our standard shipping schedule is estimated to arrive on time, delays may occur due to weather conditions and other inevitable problems beyond our control. To have guaranteed delivery before the holidays, we recommend upgrading your shipping to NEXT BUSINESS DAY, EXPRESS (2 BUSINESS DAYS) and Expedited (3 BUSINESS DAYS) service.*

    *Due to pandemic, all major mail carriers like FedEx, UPS and USPS are expecting record number of orders thus shipping delays. Please shop early to avoid any shipping delays and problems.

    If you are selecting STANDARD ECONOMY SHIPPING and have an issue with a particular mail carrier (USPS or FedEx), please let us know by leaving instruction in the order form.

     

     

     

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    Mrs Lin's Kitchen would like to announce our Extended Return Policy for the holidays! For orders placed from 11/1/23 until 12/24/23, customers will be able to request an RMA Number and return their merchandise until 1/23/24. Please be sure to let your gift receivers know to contact us before 1/23/23 or we will not be able to process the return. Also, please keep in mind that any orders placed after 12/25/23 will return back to our normal return policy of 30 Days.

    Delivery Schedule for Christmas (Order by 2 PM PST)

    As long as the total package wt. is under 14 ounces, STANDARD ECONOMY SHIPPING will still make it in time for the holidays, order before 2 PM PST on December 17th!

    Shipping Method
    Zone 1
    Zone 2
    Zone 3
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    Standard (Economy Shipping) 12/21/2023 12/20/2023 12/19/2023 12/18/2023 12/16/2023
    USPS Priority Mail 12/22/2023 12/21/2023 12/20/2023 12/19/2023 12/19/2023
    FedEx Ground (Commercial) 12/21/2023 12/20/2023 12/19/2023 12/18/2023 12/15/2023
    FedEx Home (Residential) 12/22/2023 12/21/2023 12/20/2023 12/18/2023 12/15/2023
    FedEx Expedited 3-Day 12/19/2023 12/19/2023 12/19/2023 12/19/2023 12/19/2023
    FedEx Express 2-Day 12/20/2023 12/20/2023 12/20/2023 12/20/2023 12/20/2023

    Each state is assigned with a zone. Please order by 2 PM (PST) on the date indicated in this table for your shipping address. If the shipping address is in the rural area, please add two extra days for delivery.

    Zone 1: Northern CA, San Francisco Bay Area, Western NV.

    Zone 2: AZ, Other parts of CA, ID, Other parts of NV, OR, UT, WA.

    Zone 3: CO, MT, Western ND, Western NE, NM, Western SD, Western TX, WY.

    Zone 4: AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, Eastern NM, Eastern ND, Eastern NE, OH, OK, Other parts of TX, Eastern SD, TN, WI, WV.

    Zone 5: CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, Southern TX, VA, VT.

    For U.S. package shipments, Saturday delivery is available with FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight and FedEx 2Day for an additional charge of $16. If you need Saturday delivery please email us at mlksupport@mrslinskitchen.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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    Please be aware that while our standard shipping schedule is estimated to arrive on time, delays may occur due to weather conditions and other inevitable problems beyond our control. To have guaranteed delivery before the holidays, we recommend upgrading your shipping to NEXT BUSINESS DAY, EXPRESS (2 BUSINESS DAYS) and Expedited (3 BUSINESS DAYS) service.*

    If you are selecting STANDARD ECONOMY SHIPPING and have an issue with a particular mail carrier (USPS or FedEx), please let us know by leaving instruction in the order form.

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    Mrs Lin's Kitchen would like to announce our Extended Return Policy for the holidays! For orders placed from 11/1/24 until 12/24/24, customers will be able to request an RMA Number and return their merchandise until 1/23/25. Please be sure to let your gift receivers know to contact us before 1/23/25 or we will not be able to process the return. Also, please keep in mind that any orders placed after 12/25/24 will return back to our normal return policy of 30 Days.

    Delivery Schedule for Christmas (Order by 2 PM PST)

    Shipping Method
    Zone 1
    Zone 2
    Zone 3
    Zone 4
    Zone 5
    Standard (Economy Shipping) 12/18/2024 12/18/2024 12/18/2024 12/18/2024 12/18/2024
    USPS Priority Mail 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 12/19/2024
    FedEx Ground (Commercial) 12/23/2024 12/20/2024 12/19/2024 12/18/2024 12/17/2024
    FedEx Home (Residential) 12/23/2024 12/20/2024 12/20/2024 12/18/2024 12/17/2024
    FedEx Expedited 3-Day 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 12/19/2024 12/19/2024
    FedEx Express 2-Day 12/20/2024 12/20/2024 12/20/2024 12/20/2024 12/20/2024

    Each state is assigned with a zone. Please order by 2 PM (PST) on the date indicated in this table for your shipping address. If the shipping address is in the rural area, please add two extra days for delivery.

    Zone 1: Northern CA, San Francisco Bay Area, Western NV.

    Zone 2: AZ, Other parts of CA, ID, Other parts of NV, OR, UT, WA.

    Zone 3: CO, MT, Western ND, Western NE, NM, Western SD, Western TX, WY.

    Zone 4: AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, Eastern NM, Eastern ND, Eastern NE, OH, OK, Other parts of TX, Eastern SD, TN, WI, WV.

    Zone 5: CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, Southern TX, VA, VT.

    For U.S. package shipments, Saturday delivery is available with FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight and FedEx 2Day for an additional charge of $16. If you need Saturday delivery please email us at mlksupport@mrslinskitchen.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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    Please be aware that while our standard shipping schedule is estimated to arrive on time, delays may occur due to weather conditions and other inevitable problems beyond our control. To have guaranteed delivery before the holidays, we recommend upgrading your shipping to NEXT BUSINESS DAY, EXPRESS (2 BUSINESS DAYS) and Expedited (3 BUSINESS DAYS) service.*

    If you are selecting STANDARD ECONOMY SHIPPING and have an issue with a particular mail carrier (USPS or FedEx), please let us know by leaving instruction in the order form.

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    The holiday season can be quite a strain. The difficulty of choosing the best gifts for all of your loved ones is only compounded by the holiday crowds in malls and shopping centers. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is providing you with this shopping guide in the hope that we can help you focus on the fun of the holidays. We offer a wide selection of unique and desirable gifts and we’re sure we have something for everybody on your list. In order to help you with your search for the perfect present, this newsletter will lay out the different departments of Mrs. Lin’s and suggest gift ideas. You may be surprised at how easy it is to find just what you’re looking for. So, without further preamble, here is the comprehensive Men's Gift Guide to Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. The categories in this guide are arranged in the same order as the red navigation bar on the left hand side of most pages at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

    Books: Know anyone who likes to cook exotic meals? We have a variety of cookbooks. Do you have any relatives who like to build models, or maybe a niece or nephew with artistic talent? We have plenty of books on origami. Do you have any siblings who are always rearranging her furniture? You can introduce them to Feng-Shui. Got a sister who thinks she’s psychic? We have books on astrology and the I-Ching. These books are all informative and fun, a great way to explore new horizons.

    Chops: A chop is an ornate stamp, which has been used like a signature in China for centuries. This is the perfect gift for a businessman or artist, a collector or student. Chops are beautifully carved with animals and symbols, so you’re also giving someone a small statue for their desk. Many of our chops represent animals of the zodiac or symbols for luck or prosperity. This is a gift which is practical and visually attractive.

    Chopsticks: Chopsticks can be a fun way to enjoy a meal. Besides, if you’ve just given someone a cookbook called The Food of Asia, they’re going to need an authentic way to enjoy all the delicious food they’ll be making. Do you know somebody who hasn’t learned to use chopsticks yet? We sell chopsticks for beginners which are connected at one end to make learning the proper technique even easier. We have sparkly chopsticks that are lively and fun, we’ve got inlaid chopsticks and ornamented chopsticks rich with artistry and beauty, even chopsticks that someone who likes to call their furniture “modern” would love to have on their table.

    Clearance: The clearance department is where we keep all of our items that are priced to move to make way for new merchandise. This department is subdivided into the same departments this list and the navigation bar have, so you can easily find great deals on beautiful product.

    Cookware: Fill out somebody’s kitchen. We have pans, bamboo steamers, knives, even hibachi grills for the barbeque enthusiast who doesn’t know he loves Asian food yet. We also sell donabe pots, which are like Tupperware only a million times better. They can go in the oven, microwave and refrigerator, they’re useful and attractive…only don’t describe them as “Tupperware, only a million times better” when you give them as a gift.

    Gifts: Here you can find all sorts of easy presents. There are novelty pens and refrigerator magnets, decorations, lamps, yukata (or robes), vases and jewelry. You know that little cat statue that’s waving to you from the register at all those Asian restaurants? It’s call Maneki Neko, and we’ve got them from two inches to almost a foot in height. Does your brother in law smell like patchouli sometimes? We have incense burners, too. Know anybody whose got some empty space on their walls or tables? We have wall decorations, lamps that are functional and beautiful, we have pillowcases for whoever got mom’s old sofa cushions and we’ve even got candles and candleholders. Were you going to get someone that origami book? Well here’s where you can find origami paper in different colors and patterns. Maybe you know a special lady who needs a jewelry box? We can help. We have Yukata, which you can maybe give your dad to replace that old worn out rag with all the holes he calls a bathrobe. No matter if you’re looking for something little or big, you should spend some time checking out this section.

    Grocery: Some ingredients can be hard to find, so why not help out some aspiring cook? Did you give someone a book of Thai recipes? Well, they’re going to need fish-sauce or they won’t be able to cook anything. Maybe you’ll decide to get someone some tea ware. Well, this is where you find the tea. Hey, some of these teas are so special they’re a gift by themselves.

    Sakeware: Know somebody who likes to entertain? Or maybe just somebody who likes sake bombs? We have sake sets starting at less than twenty dollars, and at thirty dollars you’ll start to see more modern designs, as well as all our great traditional sets. This is the kind of stuff people won’t want to store in a cabinet, they’ll want everybody to see it and they’ll jump at the chance to use it.

    Tableware: This is almost as big a bonanza as that whole “gift” section. We have bowls, platters, plates and trays which people will think they ought to put on their mantle-piece. We sell sets and single pieces, you can try putting together your own gift set: just look for items with matching patterns, like flowers or leaves; matching designs, like all bowls with lids; or matching shapes. Have some fun with this! All of these products are so striking that anyone will love them; you might even convince your mother-in-law that you really do have taste! We have table runners, perfect for any bare table. We have bento boxes and other lacquer serving boxes which will stun anyone, and make any meal just that much more of an experience. This is just about the pinnacle of practical-meets-beautiful.

    Tea ware: Tea can be soothing or energizing, meditative or exciting, and the right teapot can go a long way towards defining that mood. We have knock-your-socks-off tea sets starting at thirty dollars, in modern and classic designs. We also sell individual pots and cups, another opportunity to give a totally unique gift and impress everybody with your good taste! We have cast-iron tetsubin teapots for an experience any tea enthusiast will love. We even have teacups with lids and infusers for that on-the-fence enthusiast, or as a practical gift for the tea-lover on the go. Trust me, this is a great gift.

    Yixing Tea ware: Yixing is an area of China which yields a fine clay that has been used to make tea ware since the Ming Dynasty. These teapots come in an assortment of amazing designs, starting at less than twenty dollars, just look at the Double Happiness teapot ($39.95), or the Brown Dragon ($29.95), or the Post Modern Potato ($38.95) Who comes up with these names? These pots offer a more extreme experience than the regular tea ware. They’re even great for the hardcore enthusiast, because the pots are made to brew richer and fuller tea the more they’re used. Perfect for the young or the old!

    Specials and What’s New are departments of more of our best and newest values for you to check out.

    Collections: These are collections which represent single design motifs that have been split up into different categories, like teapots and plates that both have the same flower design on them. This is where you go if you’re looking to really wow, you can fill somebody’s kitchen with this stuff!

    What else can we offer? How about gift-wrapping? Talk about having it easy, we’ll even wrap your presents! Did you see something you would really like for yourself? You deserve gifts as well, and people will be totally impressed to see these beautiful and practical things in your house. Remember, a gift for you can be a gift for someone else, too. Imagine serving your special someone an exotic, home cooked meal; well we’ve got you covered every step of the way. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying any of these great products yourself.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is open year round, and is always filled with great values on amazing products. Keep us in mind for any special occasion, or for everyday needs. We’ll always have just what you need!

    Holiday Schedule

    Each state is assigned with a zone. Please order by noon (PST) on the date indicated in this table for your shipping address. If the shipping address is in the rural area, please add two extra days for delivery. If you need Next Day Service ($15 more than Express Service), please either call 1-888-883-8863 or indicate in the Special Instruction Area of the order form when placing your order. Your order for overnight-shipping of in-stock items can be ordered as late as the 23rd.

     

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    Flowers in the Sky – Cherry and Plum Blossoms in Asian Culture

    Travel to Asia: Southeast Asia II

    Travel to Asia: Southeast Asia I

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    Travel to Asia: Taiwan

    Travel to Asia: Japan

    Travel to Asia: China, Part II

    Travel to Asia: China

    1,000 Cranes in Asian Culture and Art

    Chinese New Year

    Cookware for Your Asian-Style Kitchen

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    		 The holiday season is upon us – autumn leaves are making way for boughs of evergreens and festive decorations. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has plenty of ideas for holiday gifts, from blue and white mugs to fancy tea sets. Are you on a tight budget this year? Perhaps you are just looking for a few exquisite gifts. Regardless of your price range, you’re bound to find some great ideas in our December newsletter. Look out for our special gift guide for men, too!

    HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

    This holiday gift guide is broken into sections so you can easily find the perfect gift for your needs. We have ideas for small gifts, fancy presents, and everything in between.

    Small Gifts: Regardless of your holiday traditions, small gifts are an integral part of celebrations. We have plenty of little items that are great for Hannukah gifts and stocking stuffers.

    You can teach your children about Asian cultural traditions with a simple present. Choose from our wide variety of origami papers, and spend some time with your family learning how to fold these decorative sheets into works of art. You might also like our tiny maneki-neko charms. These cat charms bring good luck, fortune, and happiness into their owner’s life. If you have a few people to shop for, you might like our pairs of maneki-neko – one cat is black, and the other is white. They can choose the one that suits them best!

    Our zodiac charms also make great stocking stuffers. Find your recipient’s year of birth on the zodiac chart, and it will tell you his or her characteristics, moods, and symbolic animal. Many people find their zodiac signs tell a lot about their personalities! These charms make a great keychain or car decoration.

    Washi paper wallets and paper mache daruma masks can add a touch of cultural history to any gift. These items bear images of traditional Japanese icons on a textured paper base. Our wallets are printed with pictures of beautiful geishas in full ornamental dress. The stylized drawings will bring something unique to your gift.

    Daruma dolls are based on the legend of Bohidharma, the Indian monk who brought Zen Buddhism to China. They are good luck charms, and are often given as gifts for children. Join in the tradition!

    Sometimes kids need a gift that makes them feel more like a grown-up. This holiday season, give them a mug filled with little treats or a package of hot chocolate. You will find a nice variety in our Kids World Collection– children like the characters on the outside, and they enjoy having their very own cup.

    Low Budget Gift Ideas (under $20): First impressions really do influence perception, so make the most of your money with these presentation tactics. Packaging is everything – people will not care how much your gift cost if you make an extra effort with the gift wrapping. By placing small gifts in functional objects like mugs and sauce dishes, you can create a gift that will be used everyday. They will remind your friend of you every time he or she uses the item.

    Use our wide selection of dishware as a starting point for an eclectic, fun present. Try using a small dish , such as our Longevity Saucer, as a candle stand. Instead of throwing everything into a box, take a square piece of fabric, like mesh or organza, and place the dish and candle in the middle. Bring up the corners and tie them together with a satin ribbon for a classy display. If you want the wrapping to be more opaque, try layering multiple squares of fabric or using something heavier, like craft felt. Mix and match the colors for a decorative touch.

    You can also use a small dish or cup as a unique jewelry box. Try our sauce dishes for rings, sushi trays for long necklaces, and small dishes for bracelets. Choose a piece of jewelry (or make one with beads from a nice craft store), and rest it in the middle of the cup or dish. For a more sophisticated look, lay down a layer of fabric like velvet or felt, or use fancy shredded paper to make a little nest. The celadon pots and chawa mushi cups are perfect containers for these gifts because they come with a lid – all you need is a nice ribbon to keep them closed!

    IOUs are always popular during the holiday season. Make yours special by choosing some dishware and chopsticks, and placing a dinner IOU on the plate. If you have a special recipe in mind, buy a few of the ingredients for the meal and arrange them in a basket. Stuck on recipe ideas? Intimidated by Asian cooking techniques? Take a look at our cookbooks. In no time, you’ll be steaming dumplings and rolling sushi like a pro. A sushi gift pack might include a sushi plate, chopsticks, rice, dried seaweed, and soy sauce.

    Use this opportunity to introduce your friends to a new type of food. For instance, give your friend a chawa mushi cup with a gift certificate for a tasting session. Invite them over and make chawa mushi, a traditional Japanese egg custard, using our recipe (see our April 2002 newsletter). IMPORTANT: Try out the recipe beforehand. You don’t want to mess it up for your honored guest.

    Mid-Price Gift Ideas (under $50): Maybe you are looking for a nicer gift for a friend, or something for a coworker or boss. Our wide selection of teaware provides something for everyone – you can find styles ranging from sleek and modern to traditional Asian. You can choose from tea sets, single cups and mugs, and tea accessories. We also carry fine teas, such as dragonwell and green varieties. Select a tea set to suit your friend, then find a nice tea to go along with it.

    Take a look at our wide selection of sake sets for more gift ideas. Their beautiful glazes and unique shapes will surely dazzle your recipient. The serving jugs make a beautiful addition to any home - some people even use them as a kitchen decoration. Just hang them up on a fancy hook, and you’ll be ready for sake all the time!

    If you prefer to give wine, search in our tableware section for wine bags. These whimsical covers will give your bottle a little extra kick. Choose from cheung-sams and full length robes in a variety of colors. Your dressed-up bottle would look great in a gift basket with Asian delicacies.

    Special Gifts: Perhaps you are looking for a special gift for a close friend or family member. We have a wide selection of extraordinary teaware and tableware, and you are sure to find a perfect fit for your gift needs.

    Our collection of Yixing teaware features high-quality tea sets and teapots in a range of styles. These items are made in Yixing, China, with a regional clay reknowned for its fine texture. Every tea connoisseur should have one of these pots in his or her collection. You can choose from traditional, modern, and whimsical styles in your search for something that fits your giftee.

    Dishware items such as our “Dinner for Two” sets also make a good present. These dinner sets often include two plates, sauce dishes, bowls, and chopsticks. Some have serving dishes for sushi, and others include more table settings. The Dinner for Two sets are good for young adults and single friends and family. We have a wide selection of styles in our catalog, so you might want to start at our “Collections” page to browse through them. If you are looking for a particular motif, you can use our “Search” function to seek out the perfect gift.

    If you would like something with a distinctive Asian style, you might enjoy our selection of traditional Japanese clothing. We carry yukatas and kimonos, which are suitable as clothing or display items for the home. Yukatas have been used for thousands of years as after-bath garments. Continue this tradition, and add one in as thecenterpiece for a gift basket – include soaps and bubble bath for a complete spa experience! If you would prefer an outer garment, take a look at our selection of kimonos. Use them for formal occasions, or mix them with your wardrobe for a unique style. The kimono’s sleek and simple form makes it an artful object in itself, and many people display their kimonos as wall hangings in large spaces. You can admire their beautiful patterns all the time instead of tucking them away in closets.

    Good luck in your shopping endeavors! We hope that you find something extraordinary for your holiday season.

    Holiday Schedule

    Each state is assigned with a zone. Please order by noon (PST) on the date indicated in this table for your shipping address. If the shipping address is in the rural area, please add two extra days for delivery. If you need Next Day Service ($15 more than Express Service), please either call 1-888-883-8863 or indicate in the Special Instruction Area of the order form when placing your order. Your order for overnight-shipping of in-stock items can be ordered as late as the 23rd.

     

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    Flowers in the Sky – Cherry and Plum Blossoms in Asian Culture

    Travel to Asia: Southeast Asia II
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    Travel to Asia: Korea

    Travel to Asia: Taiwan

    Travel to Asia: Japan

    Travel to Asia: China, Part II

    Travel to Asia: China

    1,000 Cranes in Asian Culture and Art

    Chinese New Year

    Cookware for Your Asian-Style Kitchen

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    Their round shape are said to be a symbol for picking oneself up after facing an obstacle. Japanese daruma doll usually have a weight on the bottom, making them a roly poly type toy that come back upright after being knocked down.

    When first purchasing a Japanese daruma doll, they also typically have both eyes unpainted and after setting a goal, one paints in one eye of the daruma doll. When that goal or dream has been accomplished, the second eye can then be painted in. Since both eyes are drawn on, it is believed that the daruma can now see and will grant the owner it's wish.

    This daruma doll is in a hot pink-a color associated with luck in romance, and has the inscriptions welcoming luck on its belly, and ""welcoming wealth and luck"" in gold on the side.
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    Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet? If you're like most people (and that includes us, too), number one on your list probably involves food, whether it's to eat less, or to eat better. At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we believe we can help you with the latter by way of our Shabu Shabu pots.

    According to folklore, the Shabu Shabu, or "hot pot" form of cooking, was developed by Ghenghis Khan during the 13th century. As the powerful ruler of Mongolia, he organized a massive army and kept them continuously on the move. The purpose of the "hot pot" was to feed his troops efficiently and nutritiously, as well as conserve their limited fuel supply. Thin slices of meat cooked quickly in hot water, but lost little of its nutritional value.

    This method of cooking survived over the centuries in China, until a restaurant owner in Osaka introduced Shabu Shabu cooking to Japan. A few years later, Japan introduced Shabu Shabu cooking to the rest of the world.

    The concept is simple. Friends and family gather around a broth-filled pot placed on top of a propane fuel burner set in the middle of the table. Each person selects his or her choice of prepared raw food from nearby platters. These choices may include thin slices of tasty beef or pork, as well as seafood items such as scallops, crabs, oysters, shrimp and dry noodles. Vegetables are plentiful, too, in varieties like mushrooms, spinach, tofu and bean sprouts. Place an item in a small wire-mesh basket and lower in pot. Within a matter of minutes, it is cooked, ready to be dipped into sauce and consumed.

    Over the years, as the hot pot concept spread to other countries, it also began to reflect local ingredients and flavors. For instance, Korean diners prefer heavy, hot dishes, while folks in Taiwan like theirs only mildly hot. Japanese hot pots, like many of their dishes, are lighter in flavor. The pot itself has evolved from the upturn helmet of a Mongolian warrior to the ceramic or metal pots available today.

    Unlike Ghenghis Khan and his army, we don't need to eat and run. Instead, Shabu Shabu cooking is a wonderful way to create a warm and social atmosphere at meal time. Lively conversations and good company is as important as eating and cooking, and because nothing is fried, Shabu Shabu cooking is also nutritious. Best of all, everyone gets to play "chef." So, let our Stainless Steel Shabu-Shabu Pan, Shabu Shabu/Soup Set, or any of our other Shabu Shabu pots help you keep your New Year's Resolution this year.

    Happy cooking.

    		  

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    Yummy Sushi For Your Tummy

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    Chopsticks: A History and How to Use Chopsticks

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    		 Don't know what to have for dinner? Take a look in your refrigerator and you will probably find the ingredients to make fried rice, an Asian staple that is both delicious and simple to prepare. This popular dish is the perfect way to use up old leftovers. In fact, day old rice is preferable to fresh. The firmness and dryness of cold rice makes grains easier to separate and prevents your dish from becoming a mushy mess. The preparation is easy: just combine rice and egg with any meat and vegetables you have sitting in your fridge and season to taste. You'll have a tasty dish in minutes! Since the beginning of rice cultivation around 4,000 BC, rice has been an important part of Asian culture. 

    In the Chinese language, the word for “cooked rice” and “meal” are one and the same. In China, particularly in the southern regions, rice is usually served with every meal and is always included in lunch and dinner. While fried rice is a common dish in China, the pork fried rice we are familiar with is much more popular in Chinese-American restaurants. The American version includes more soy sauce, as well as a larger proportion of meat. In China, pork would be used sparsely, almost as a seasoning, but in America, it is a main component of the meal. Home cooked Chinese fried rice may have some light soy sauce, but the main seasoning is salt.

    While fried rice is a relatively simple meal, there is still much debate over what constitutes the “perfect” fried rice. The ideal result would be light and fluffy, so that it is easy to eat with chopsticks. Most would say that leftover rice is better, but some still prefer fresh. Many Chinese maintain that Americans add far too much soy sauce. While the majority of recipes call for long-grain rice, some favor medium or short-grained rice for its richer, sweeter flavor. The ingredients of fried rice also differ by region. Northern regions tend to include ham and green onions, while Cantonese versions often have more exotic ingredients, like shrimp or barbequed pork. There are also Thai and Vietnamese adaptations.

    Tips

    *Rice should be thoroughly cool, preferably cold. Leftover rice works best, since excess moisture has been removed and grains are easier to separate. Dryer grains means the oil can coat their surface more easily, so rice becomes less sticky. Fresh made rice can cause your dish to be mushy.

    *Make sure your wok and oil are hot. If the oil is not hot enough, your rice may become saturated. Fried rice should not be greasy; it should have a light, smoky flavor.

    *Make sure your ingredients are not too moist or saucy. Having dry rice is not enough. If you add vegetables or meat covered in sauce, your dish can still become mushy.

    Browse Mrs. Lin's Kitchen to find many of the tools and ingredients you will need to create your own fried rice dish. Need a pan? Try our 14 Inch Non-Stick Carbon Steel Wok Set. We also have a variety of cookbooks, such as Healthy Wok and Stir-Fry Dishes.

    Below are several recipes for fried rice, all with subtle variations. Pick your favorite, or combine them for your own special take on this traditional dish:

    Traditional Mandarin Fried Rice (from Blue Ginger: East Meets West- Cooking with Ming Tsai)

    Serves 4

    4 tablespoons canola oil
    3 eggs, beaten lightly
    2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
    2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
    1 la chang (Chinese sausage), cut into 1/8-inch dice, or 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
    1 bunch scallions, white and green parts chopped and reserved separately
    5 cups cold cooked rice
    2 tablespoons soy sauce
    ½ teaspoon white pepper
    Salt, if needed

    Heat wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and swirl to coat the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the eggs, which will puff up. Allow to set, about 5 seconds, and using a wok spatula or similar tool, push the sides of the egg mass toward the center to allow uncooked egg to reach the pan and solidify. Flip the mass, allow it to set, about 5 seconds, and slide it onto a dish; do not overcook. With the edge of the spatula, break the 4eggs into small pieces. Set aside.

    Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil to the wok and swirl to coat the pan. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the la chang, the white parts of the scallions, and the rice and toss thoroughly until heated through. Add the soy sauce, pepper, and reserved eggs and toss. Correct the seasonings, adding the salt if necessary, transfer to a platter, and garnish with the scallion greens. Serve immediately.

    Tasty Pork Fried Rice (from Ken Hom's Easy Family Recipes From a Chinese-American Childhood)

    Rice mixture

    3 cups cold cooked long-grain rice
    ½ pound pork shoulder
    2 teaspoons light soy sauce
    1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 teaspoon cornstarch

    Eggs

    3 eggs
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
    1 teaspoon salt

    Filling

    3 tablespoons peanut oil
    3 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
    1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
    1 cup bean sprouts
    2 teaspoons salt
    ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Keep rice in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

    Cut the port into 1 inch long by 1/8 inch thick strips. Mix the pork with the soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the sesame oil and salt, and set aside.

    Heat wok or deep frying pan until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil. When hot, toss in pork and stir fry for 1 minute. Remove pork with a slotted spoon. Add the remaining 2 tablespoon of oil. When hot, pour in egg mixture and stir fry for 1 minute. Add the cold rice and stir fry for 5 minutes over high heat. Add the scallions, lettuce, bean sprouts, and pork. Continue to stir fry for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

    For a more modern take, try the recipe below:

    My Favorite Fried Rice (From Susanna Foo's Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors & Innovative Recipes of North America's Finest Chinese Cook)

    Serves 4 as main course or 8 as side dish

    2 cups medium- or short-grain white rice, washed and drained
    5 tablespoons corn or olive oil
    4 large eggs, lightly beaten
    ½ cup diced red onion
    1 cup diced Canadian bacon*
    ½ cup cooked fresh or frozen, thawed, peas
    ½ cup fresh or frozen, thawed, white or yellow corn kernels
    4 scallions, finely chopped
    1 cup diced, seeded tomato (1 large)
    2 teaspoons coarse or kosher salt
    Freshly ground pepper
    ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

    Cook rice in rice cooker, set aside.

    Heat 4 tablespoon of oil in a large, nonstick skillet until hot. Add eggs and cook over medium heat until lightly set. Stir with chopsticks or a wooden spoon to break the eggs into tiny pieces. Continue to cook, stirring, until the eggs are lightly browned and their aroma is released, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove to a small bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside.

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet, add the onion and cook over high heat until soft and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add the bacon, peas, corn, and scallions and stir-fry until heated through, about 3 minutes.

    Add the tomato and sprinkle with the salt. Stir in the cooked rice and the egg, breaking up any lumps. Mix well and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with pepper and stir in basil.

    *Chicken, shrimp, or ham can be substituted

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    Remembering the Dead Through Feasting and Celebration

    The hungry ghost festival is celebrated in the seventh month of the lunar calendar, typically August in the Western Gregorian calendar. Beginning on the 15th of the seventh lunar month, ""qi yue"", it is believed that the gates of the nether world as well as the heavens are opened and wandering spirits are allowed to wander the earth among the living during this time.

    This festival is celebrated by Chinese all over the world. According to the Chinese concept of the cosmos, it is believed that upon death, one's spirit is first sent through the ten courts of hell where one's life is held up for examination. One is punished for the sins and immorality one has committed in life as one's spirit passes through the courts of hell. At the end, if one has led an exemplary life, one is spared the tortures and can choose to take a gold or silver bridge. The gold bridge leads to the realm of the Buddha where one escapes the cycles of life and birth. The silver leads to the realm of the Jade Emperor of Heaven and one becomes a deity. Others are led to the wheel of reincarnation to be reincarnated. Before doing so, they will take a draught from ""Meng Po"" an old woman who offers a drink for the spirits to forget their previous lives before reincarnation.

    Celebrating the Hungry Ghost Festival

    In accordance with this belief system, the hungry ghost festival is a time when spirits in the nether world are allowed to visit the world of the living. Usually guarded by the guardians of the netherworld: Ox-head and Horse-face, the gates to the netherworld are opened during the seventh month.

    It is believed that burning joss sticks and incense, as well as offering food items to these wandering spirits would appease them so that bad luck would not follow the living should the spirits be displeased and follow the living home. Offerings made from papier-mache are also burnt. Elaborate offerings crafted to resemble watches, houses, cars, even planes and servants and burnt along with the common paper hell notes, the currency of the netherworld as gifts for the spirits.

    In some countries, typically in Singapore and Malaysia, during the seventh month, make shift song stages are set up where for the month, various performances are made for both the public and the wandering spirits. Traditionally travelling opera troupes would perform at these stages that are usually set up on open fields close to housing estates. There, seats are set up for both the living and the dead. As a tradition, the first row of the seats are left empty as a customary gesture that is understood as a sign that the seats in the front row are reserved for the spirits. Today, this tradition is continued, but instead of opera troupes, singers now perform Chinese pop-songs and dance routines.

    Close to these song stages, large elaborate joss sticks would be burnt during performances. The volume of these performances on open fields are turned up high as it is believed that the songs, as well as the smell of the joss sticks would attract the spirits.

    Feasting for All dead

    Distinct from the Qing Ming festival when families would visit the graves of ancestors, the hungry ghost festival is a celebration for all spirits. No distinction is made during the seventh month for whether offerings are made to family members or other wandering spirits.

    Furthermore, contrary to the believe that the living should visit the graves of ancestors as a form of filial piety, during the hungry ghost festival, the situation is reversed in which the dead visits the world of the living.

    It is believed that the hungry ghosts who roam the earth during the seventh month became hungry spirits because they are ancestors of families who forgot to pay tribute to them after their death, or that these spirits were not given a proper send-off ritual at the time of their death.

    Other than the setting up of song stages and the burning of incense and joss sticks, some shops also close early during the seventh month, as it is believed that the streets should be emptied for the spirits.

    Buddhist and Taoist priests also hold rites to relieve the suffering of the wandering spirits by chanting and throwing rice or small food items into the air in all directions as a symbol of distribution to the spirits. Altars are also set up during this time with fresh fruit offerings, incense, as well as other food dishes to be offered to the hungry spirits.

    History of the Hungry Ghost Festival

    It is generally believed that hungry ghosts have long needle thin necks because they have not been fed by their family members or if they have been punished and as a result are unable to swallow. The history behind the hungry ghost festival comes from Buddhism as well as a mixture of Chinese folklore and folk belief.

    The Buddhist origin of the festival is believed to spring from the story of arhat Maudgalyāyana and his mother from the Ullambana sutra in Buddhist texts. It was said that Maudgalyana, a Brahmin youth who eventually became one of Buddha's chief disciple, thought of his parents when he attained arhatship, a high level of attainment for Buddhist practitioners. He began to think deeply of them and wondered what became of his parents after their deaths. Using his clairvoyance he discovered that his father has been reborn to a heavenly realm, but his mother had been reborn to the nether realm of hungry ghosts because of her greed with money left behind by his father who instructed her to host any Buddhist monk who passed her way kindly. But as she failed to listen to his instructions and kept the money to herself out of greed, she was punished to become a hungry ghost with fragile narrow throat so that she could not eat but had to suffer the pang of hunger.

    Distressed by his mother's state as a hungry ghost, Maudgalyāyana asked the Buddha for instructions to ease her suffering, and was instructed to place pieces of food on a clean plate, recite the mantra seven times to bless the food, then snap his finger to call for the deceased, then empty the food onto clean ground. Through his merit, Maudgalyāyana's mother was eventually reborned as a dog in a noble family.

    Moved by filial piety, Maudgalyāyana then asked the Buddha for instructions to help his mother attain a human rebirth. The Buddha then established the 14th day of the seventh lunar month, typically the day following the end of a summer retreat where Maudgalyāyana was to offer food and robe to five hundred Bikkhus, male Buddhist monastics who generally lived off alms. Through his good works, Maudgalyāyana's mother was finally able to gain a human birth.

    Today's Hungry Ghost Festival

    Through Confucius influence and the influence of Chinese folk belief, the hungry ghost festival today has attained a more mythical coloring, and less association is made to making offering to the Sangha, the Buddhist community. Today, the hungry ghost festival is generally seen as a time of offering food and incense offerings as well as entertainment to wandering spirits. It is also a time when the living thinks on the relationship between the living and the dead and remembers the deceased.
    Sharing the same Buddhist roots, the Obon festival , or the Bon festival in Japan from July 13th to 16th in Eastern Japan, and in August in Western Japan, is also a time of remembering one's ancestors. Many would return to their hometowns during this time to clean their ancestor's grave, and is also a time of family reunion.

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    November--as the year draws to a close, it is time again during these cold months to snuggle up to loved ones, family and friends by warm fireplaces to celebrate joyous festive moments and to think back on another year that has gone by.

    Beat the holiday crowd this year for gift getting. Shop early to avoid the last minute holiday stresses, and shop online to avoid the frenzied crowds. You can find the perfect gifts for the people you love in the comfort of your own home and have them shipped right to your place, all perfectly wrapped and ready to go with our gift wrapping service.

    Stay Warm

    With the winter months at our door steps, stay warm and keep loved ones toasty with our lovely sake sets, tea sets, and Asian cook ware. Other than the traditional option of fireplace, you can enjoy exotic tastes even as you stay warm. This year, you can spend a warm and cozy holiday with those you love by your side with our charming gift selections.

    Sake Sets

    With our wide selection of sake sets, you can find the perfect set to enjoy your favorite sake drink to warm up this holiday season. Check out what our editor's picks are:

    Green Dragon Sake Jug Set for Six $42.15
    In a charming jade green, with six sake cups, it is a charming way to host a small gathering with friends to admire the winter moon and watch snowfall outside your window, or the Christmas city lights, wherever you may be located. Make it an addition to your own home, or a gift for loved ones, either way, it is a classic and charming choice.

     

    Blue Moon Sake Set for Four $24.75
    (Editor's Top Pick)
    For the sake lover, this makes the ideal gift for the winter months. Elegantly simple in design, yet stylishly minimalistic, with an artist and abstract touch. It is a tasteful way to enjoy your best sake. Complete with a charming sake bottle and four gorgeous matching sake cups. What better way to stay warm than with this charmer.

     

    Earth Below Sake Set $26.75
    An earthy wash of brown and green sets this sake set apart from the rest. With an earthy and simple design that will complement a wide variety of tastes. It makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. Reasonably priced, it is a great way to surprise loved ones with a quality gift without burning a hole in your pocket.

     

    Maneki Neko Sake Set for Four $31.45
    Throw a party to look back on the past year and the celebrate the arrival of the new with this cute Maneki Neko sake set and usher good fortune your way for the coming year. With an adorable and fun design, this sake set features the Japanese good luck symbol-the Maneki Neko. You can be certain that good fortune will come your way, even as you toast the end to a great year.


    Tea Sets

    Commonly said to be the most widely consumed beverage after water, there are scores of tea lovers out there who will testify to the taste and health benefits of tea. Delight your tea loving friends with our charming tea sets this holiday season. See what our editor's picks are this holiday season.

    Breaking Wave of Kanagawa Tea Set
    (Editor's Top Pick) $65.45
    Our editor's top pick for tea set is this beautifully rendered tea set featuring the famous works of the renowned Japanese wood block print artist Ando Hiroshige. Featuring some of the best of his works, including the most famous of his works, the "Breaking Wave of Kanagawa" this tea set is a must have for Japanese woodblock art fans.

     

    Cherry Blossom Tree Yixing Tea Set $42.45
    A charming collector's item and a must have for tea lovers. With this yixing clay tea set, you can stay warm while having your favorite cup of tea brewed in what is generally regarded as one of the most famous kinds of tea wares among tea connoisseurs world wide. Find out why in our newsletter.

     

    Charming Red and Black Longevity Coaster Set of Six
    $37.95 (Editor's Top Pick)
    Tired of gifting the same old tea sets to friends and loved ones? Thischarming coaster set makes a fun and tasteful companion to your Asian tea sets. Beautifully lacquered to a smooth glossy surface and featuring the traditional Chinese symbol for longevity, this makes a gorgeous accompanying gift for tea lovers, and just about anyone who likes to enjoy beverages in style.

    Asian Cookware

    This holiday, think outside of the box when it comes to seeking that perfect gift. For foodies, our wide selection of Asian cookware will be a pleasant surprise. Equip your or your loved ones' kitchens with unique Asian cookware. This holiday season will promise to be a warm, exotic and epicurean one.

    Medium-Size Cherry Blossom Donabe Clay Pot $54.55

    If you have never had clay pot dishes, this holiday season is the perfect time to try it for the first time. Known to be fragrant and unforgettably tasty, clay pot dishes are, as their names suggest, best prepared in a clay pot. Charming and function, this donabe clay pot will be a treat for friends and families.

    Japanese Cast Iron Nabe Pot $19.75 - $52.09
    Travel across the Pacific Ocean in the comfort of your own home with this cast iron nabe pot. Nabe pots are popular in Japan, especially during the winter months, for preparing well loved dishes, such as: Shabu shabu or sukiyaki dishes - tasty Japanese hot pot dishes. Invite a few friends over and combat the winter freeze with tasty Nabe pot dishes.

     

    Lucky Bean Cake Taiyaki Maker $54.05
    (Editor's Top Pick)
    Taiyaki, is a popular Japanese street snack, a cute little pastry in theshape of a fish with a wide variety of fillings. You can create you very own taiyaki using anything from red bean, to cheese, to chocolate to custard. They are easy to make and great fun for kids. An excellent gift idea for families.

     

    Bamboo Steamers $12.55 - $24.25
    Dim Sum anyone? Authentic bamboo steamers make great additions to any kitchen. They can be used to steam a wide variety of dishes, but most specifically, they are perfect for making those delicate Cantonese dim sum dishes. Traditionally engineered to produce amazing steamed food, bamboo steamers make fun novelty gift for dim sum lovers.

     

    Heart Warming Stocking Stuffers

    Stocking stuffing this year need not be another scrounge for small useless novelty items. Here at Mrs. Lin's kitchen, you can find a variety of meaningful items that are functional and work great as stocking stuffers.

    Tea Infuser $6.65
    This nifty little gadget is a tea lover's best friend. You don't have to stick with tea bags all the time for fear of the mess of using loose tea leaves. With this user friendly and charming tea infuser, you can have your cup of tea and drink it. Explore what loose tea leaves can offer and not have to worry about the mess with this tea infuser.

     

    Adorable Fruits and Vegetable Chopsticks Rests $1.95 - $4.95
    Simply adorable! Our fruit and vegetable chopsticks rests are the perfect ways to keep your chopsticks in place in style. It is also a great way to remind friends and loved ones to get on a healthier diet for the coming year.

     

    Daruma Dolls (Editor's Top Pick) $6.15 - $116.25
    It is not too early to start thinking on your New Year's Resolution. Daruma dolls are a traditional Japanese lucky item that Japanese people use as a reminder and motivator for their goals. Daruma dolls are made without eyes. Upon the setting of a goal, the owner of the daruma doll paints in one eye of the doll, and the second eye upon completion of that goal, restoring the Daruma doll's vision. It is believed that upon giving Daruma doll his vision, he will grant your wish.

    Soy Sauce Holders $3.25 - $10.95
    Shop our unique and stylishly designed soy sauce holders. They work great with other dipping sauces as well. Tasteful ceramic art works as well as useful piece of dining wares, what's there not to love about soy sauce holders?


     

    Happy Holidays

    Whatever you may decide in the way of gift for your friends and loved ones, at the end of the day, don't forget to relax and enjoy the festivities. From all of us here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we wish you and yours a wonderful and joyful holiday season. And don't forget to stay warm!

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    		The words forming Ikebana, comes from the Japanese words “Ikeru”(to live) and “Hana” (flowers).  As a result, the word ikebana carries the meaning of “giving life to flowers”.  Beautifully named, the art of Ikebana is not merely the art of flower arrangement, but as its name suggests, Ikebana has a deeper spiritual, moral, and social significance.  It is as much an aesthetic pursuit as a spiritual one, where one learns to slow down to take in a deeper appreciation of the beauty in nature.  Seen in this light, Ikebana is not simply an art form that is a vehicle for free expression, but it is also one of graceful and elegant discipline.  When practicing Ikebana, like so many traditional art forms, one is both given the free reign to create and express, as well as limited by the formula and guideline that stems from a long historical tradition.  These rules and limitations both inform and enrich the efforts of modern day practitioners of Ikebana.

    Origin and History
    The origin of Ikebana is closely related to the spread of Buddhism in Japan in the sixth and seventh century.  Buddhism reached Japan from Mainland China around 538 A.D.  It quickly became adopted and adapted into all areas of Japanese life, from belief system to lifestyle, to culture and the arts.

    The origin of Ikebana came from the practice of offering flowers at a Buddhist altar.  In the thirteenth and fourteenth century, when Buddhism became wide spread among the common people of Japan, it was common to have an architectural alcove in homes.  Known as tokonoma, these alcoves were originally used to hang Buddhist scrolls and for the placing of offertory flowers.

    Overtime, however, tokonoma became less associated with religion and more identified as a decorative fixture.  Instead of Buddhist scrolls, paintings and calligraphic scrolls replaced the Buddhist scrolls.  Antiques and decorative items began to occupy the tokonoma.  Eventually, these alcoves lost its originally religious association.  As a result, even the flower arrangements in these alcoves developed into an art form and were no longer linked to religion.  Tokonoma then became associated as a place to display works of art and began to be considered as the “center of the house”.  The seasonal appeal of the flower arrangement in Tokonoma began to take on significance and the goal of the flower arrangements ultimately became one in which the pleasure of guests were taken into consideration.

    Practicing Ikebana
    The art of Ikebana, unlike the Western art of flower arrangement, does not focus on the collection and arrangement of colorful blossoms, instead, it focuses on other less utilized plant parts such as the stems and leaves.  Ikebana emphasizes the overall shape, line and form of the arrangement.

    A minimalistic aesthetic is also often employed in an Ikebana arrangement where a minimal number of blooms are used to create simple, yet elegant designs.  Following the geometric shape of a triangle, Ikebana arrangement usually features three main points, usually symbolizing:  heavens, earth, and man, or: sun, moon, and earth.
    Because the practice of Ikebana includes a spiritual aspect, the practitioners of Ikebana are required to observe silence during the Ikebana arrangement, as it is meant to be a way for one to become more aware of the beauties in nature that is often overlooked in our busy lives. 

    Through Ikebana, one also feels closer to nature and learns to become more patient and tolerant of differences.  It is also said that Ikebana provides relaxation for the mind, body and soul.

    Schools and Styles of Ikebana
    Today, there are over 20 schools in Ikebana, each of them teaches their students the art of Ikebana with their own emphasis and employs a variety of different Ikebana styles.  It is believed that the oldest school of Ikebana is the school of Ikenobo, which dates back more than 500 years. 

    The origin of the Ikenobo school of Ikebana started with a priest from the Rokkakudo temple in Kyoto, Japan.  He was said to be so skilled in flower arrangement that priests would travel from far and wide to receive instructions from him.  Because he lived by a lake, the name “Ikeno bo” which is the Japanese name for “lake” became associated with this priest.

    Throughout the history of Ikebana, styles of arrangement also became to develop and evolve.  In the following section, you will find out more about a few of the prominent Ikebana styles.

    Rikka
    Established in the Muromachi period in the 15th century, the Rikka style is considered the foundation of Ikebana, from which other styles developed.  It is one of the oldest styles and is generally thought of as the most formal of the Ikebana styles.

    Classical Rikka Ikebana arrangements follow strict rules which determine the overall form of the arrangement.  Using special techniques such as wiring, rikka arrangement usually has nine main stems.  They are known as yakueda.

    In the Rikka style, the vases used are commonly 20 to 30cm in height and each yakueda has a specific function and point of departure from an imagined line that runs through the center of the arrangement.

    The length, position and length of each yakueda responds to and supports other yukedas to create an overall harmonious arrangement. 
    In an ideal Rikka arrangement, the stems should achieve the visual effect of a single clean vertical lines rising from the center of the kenzan (the pin holder which holds stems and arrangement in place).  This effect is known as Mizugiwa, which translates into the “water’s edge”. 

    Shoka
    Shoka style Ikebana arrangements are said to look the simplest, but are in actual fact, the most difficult of all Ikebana styles.  The shoka style emphasizes the life energy of plants and celebrates the beauty of natural materials. 

    In order to master a shoka arrangement, the arranger should have a good understanding of the way the plants they choose to use grow in nature, such as their environment and characteristics.

    In the shoka style, one looks at what is known in Japanese as “shussho”, or the particular characteristics of a plant species to determine the arrangement.

    In this style, the vase is more than a mere container for the arrangement, it symbolizes the source of life.  Generally, vases are symmetrical in shape and opens at the top.  Leaner and narrower vases are favored in this style.

    Freestyle
    The most recently developed style, freestyle stresses individual expression and creativity and hence is the least restrictive of the various Ikebana styles.  Freestyle Ikebana arrangements leave it up to the arranger’s imagination to determine the materials to be used in the arrangement.  The possibility in freestyle Ikebana is so wide that arrangers may even choose to use a wide range of materials, even non-plant materials in their arrangements.

    Other commonly used materials in freestyle Ikebana arrangements include paper crafts and dried plant parts. 

    A variety of techniques are employed in creating freestyle Ikebana designs, from wiring, to modifying leaves by cutting and trimming.  Although freestyle stresses individual expression and creativity, careful consideration for the material’s form, texture, surface area, focal point and desired mass is still required.

    Moribana
    The simplest style of Ikebana, moribana is best suited for beginners.  Moribana literally means “piling up flowers” is a style that creates voluminous arrangements that can be viewed and appreciated from three sides. 

    Containers used for the moribana style is usually wide mouthed and shallower than those used for other styles.
     
    The three yakuedas in moribana style are known as: Shin, Soe and Tai, representing heaven, earth, human. 

    Arrangers can choose to create their moribana style using sub-styles of: upright, slanting or cascading, each of which creates a unique effect, and utilizes different forms for interesting aesthetics.

    Nageire
    A style very similar to moribana which emphasizes natural beauty, nageire Ikebana arrangements are usually long stems that are placed in tall and narrow vases without using kenzan (the pinholder).  
    Creating lean graceful forms, nageire arrangements are also formed by three main yakuedas—Shin, Soe and Tai.  Each stem follows a set formula for measurement.  The basic nageire arrangement uses the leaning style, but more advance practitioners also employ the sub-styles of upright, slanting, cascading in ways similar to the moribana styles.

    Ikebana All Year Round
    With spring in the air and beautiful blossoms abound, it is the perfect time to try your hand at this delicate craft of Ikebana.  Take a stroll at your local farmers’ and flower market and hunt for unique and charming specimens to create your very own Ikebana arrangement.  Bring a piece of nature’s beauty into your own home and use the traditional art of Ikebana to add an elegant and graceful touch to the spaces in live and work in.

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    Think incense, and religious ceremonies might come to mind. Think cosmetics, embalming and medicines, and incense might be the last thing you would think of.

    It's hard to believe incense is as old as history itself, and yet, it has been mentioned in records that place it as far back as 3,000 BC. In North America, the use of incense was documented in 15th and early 16th centuries during the first encounters between natives and the Europeans. At birth, Jesus Christ received a gift of frankincense and myrrh from the Three Wise Men, which is an indication of its value and worth even at that time.

    Since ancient times, incense has been a feature in religious ceremonies all over the world. The early Egyptians and Indians used incense in sacrificial rituals, and it was the Egyptians who used oil of myrrh for embalming. Later on, it was they who discovered other uses for incense, such as ritual, medical, even cosmetic. Greeks burned incense for protection, Buddhists burned them at festivals and initiation rites, and the early Christian church used incense to symbolize the rise of prayers, honor God and the saints. The Chinese used incense to honor their ancestors and other divine beings, a practice still maintained today.

    It is the resins of various plants, such as frankincense and myrrh (two trees found mainly in places such as Somalia and Ethiopia), that is technically known as incense, but because of rising manufacturing costs, natural and herbal ingredients are sometimes replaced by synthetic substitutes, and traditional productions have given way to mechanical mass production. In the West today, frankincense, myrrh, rose petals, lavender, cedar, bay, sandalwood and rosemary are some of the most frequently used ingredients.

    Combustible and noncombustible are two of the more commonly available types of incense. Combustible incense takes shape in the form of sticks, cones or other shapes, while noncombustible incense comes in a finely grounded powder form and must be sprinkled directly into the fire in order to release its fragrance. The most common way is to place charcoal blocks in a fireproof container, and then place the incense on the blocks. Combustible incense contains saltpeter, or potassium nitrate, which allows it to burn without the help of charcoal.

    Although the actual practice of aromatherapy can be traced back to early civilizations in India, China, and Egypt, it was French chemist, Rene Maurice Gattefosse, who first introduced the term to the rest of the world in 1937, an introduction ridiculed by the medical community at the time. It has only been within the last several decades that aromatherapy has gained greater acceptance, and those who believe in this ancient healing rite are rewarded with its various effects. Initially used to treat many diseases, burning incense has long played an important part in spiritual practices by calming the mind, and relaxing the spirit and senses. In meditation, it helps center one's energy and increases mental clarity, and because natural and nontoxic, incense makes a sensible, nonpolluting alternative to modern aerosol air fresheners.

    Keeping in mind recent events that have unfolded in the past few months, and the stress of the holidays just barely behind us, aromatherapy seems like an inexpensive and undemanding way to help promote tranquility and aid spiritual angst. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen carries incense in a variety of fragrances such as sandalwood, jasmine and pine, and incense burners that are as attractive as they are functional. Let us help make the start of your spiritual journey a smooth and effortless one.

    		  

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    Since Cambodia opened its doors to tourists in the mid-1990s, tourists have been welcome to just about every part of Southeast Asia. And more and more people are finding out that Asian cuisine goes far beyond Chinese take-out and sushi.

    Southeast Asia is comprised of the region of Indochina—Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma)—and the Malay Archipelago—Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, and the Philippines. While each country has its own unique delicacies, you will find many of the same ingredients cross different cultures. We will highlight some of the commonly-used herbs, spices and produce are in Indochinese, Malaysian, and Singaporean food—some of which have become part of the American dining scene.

    Two basic staple foods that transcend all Southeast Asian groups are rice and noodles. Out of the multiple types of rice in Asian cuisine, only two are associated with Thai food. Thai jasmine rice is made of long grains and is distinguished by its fragrance. This rice should be rinsed at least three times before cooking in a saucepan. The other variety is sticky or glutinous rice. To learn more about the numerous kinds of rice, check out our August 2005 newsletter.

    Originating in China, five basic types of noodles are identified with Southeast Asian cuisine. Rice river noodles are broad, flat and made from white rice flour. Another is rice vermicelli, which are small and wiry-looking. Medium, flat rice flour noodles look like thin strips. Yellow from coloring, egg noodles should be shaken loose prior to cooking. Wiry, translucent noodles made from mung beans’ starch—cellophane noodles are sometimes referred to as vermicelli. Like Italian pasta, all these noodle varieties are sold dried. They need to be soaked in water for 20 minutes before cooking.

    Thai Cuisine

    Thailand has historically been divided into four areas: North, Northeast, Central, and South. Environmental and cultural differences resulted in very diverse cuisine among the four regions. In the Central area, much of the food consisted of freshwater fish from rivers and canals or sea fish from the Gulf of Thailand. Furthermore, the arable land allowed for every house to have its own vegetable plot. Crops like cabbages, tomatoes, long beans, and water spinach were readily available.

    Dishes in both Central and Southern Thailand took advantage of plants growing in the west. Characterized by mountains and wilderness, the Northern diet relied more on hunting and gathering rather than planting. Some meat sources included buffalo or deer. The Northeast, inhabited mostly by Laos natives, was a historically plagued by famine and droughts. With meat and vegetables in limited supply, spices were used constantly with sticky rice. Frogs and insects also became part of the food regimen.

    An essential seasoning of Thai cooking is fish sauce, nam pla. Generally used in many Asian meals, fish sauce is made from the liquid of fish fermenting in salt. Every household would prepare their own sauce of varying saltiness in an earthenware jar. Nowadays, fish sauce is available at any Asian grocery store by the bottle. Most stores carry brands from either Thailand or Vietnam. Fish sauce is at its best if it still has a light, whisky color and a salty taste with no bitterness.

    Of course, you have not really eaten Thai food if you have never sampled a curry dish. A spicy sauce made from chili peppers, curry flavors vegetables, fish, or meat. First introduced to this region by Indian traders, the chillis are pounded to form a powder. When combined with water, the powder can become a paste, giving curry dishes their stew-like consistency. Additional local ingredients such as basil and coconut milk also lend an aromatic flavor to these stews as well. Curries tend to be identified by color. Red curry stems from red chillies; green curry is spawned from green chillies. And yellow curry contains chillies, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and mustard seeds. Both Asian and American markets carry curry pastes in cans, jars, and boxed packets

    Flavorful herbs are another key characteristic of Thai gastronomy. The dark leaves and juice of kaffir limes offer a potent citrus taste. Thai hot and sour soup, Tom yam, would not be complete without the leaves’ presence. The leaves are also combined with garlic, ginger, galangal (Thai ginger), chillies, and fingerroot to create curry paste.

    Another source of flavoring used by Thais is the lemon grass plant. Pale green and almost white, these bulbous stalks lend a lemony, mint taste to a delicacy. With a tough outer layer, lemon grass is usually taken from a dish right before dining. Fully cooked, the grass provides a lemon, tinged-with-ginger flavor without any lingering acidity. Chopped lemon grass rings can be stored in the freezer and used later without having to defrost.

    Vietnamese Cuisine

    Perhaps an extension of the nation’s historic war, North and South Vietnam differ greatly in their diet. In the North, where Chinese invaders once had control, the food shows Chinese and Laotian touches. Dishes are stir-fried or grilled over charcoal. Southern cuisine, on the other hand, shows a Cambodian bent with the use of chillies and shrimp paste.

    A common denominator in both regions’ cooking is the freshness of many Vietnamese meals. The reliance on al dente vegetables, such as bean sprouts and uncooked mint, mixed with nuts or other raw veggies gives dishes a wholesome quality.

    Vietnamese spring rolls are a wholesome, not-fried alternative to Chinese egg rolls. These petite wraps are characterized by their rice paper packaging. Bahn Trang paper-thin, white crepes which have a criss-cross pattern from the trays they are dried on. For an exotic meal, you can lay out blanched filling ingredients such as baby shrimp, rice vermicelli, pork or bean sprouts. Guests can stuff rice paper with food according to their liking and dampen the sheet with water to make edges stick together.

    Rice flour is a crucial item in a Vietnamese kitchen. The flour is the main element of a Vietnamese pancake/crepe, Bánh Xèo. These mouthwatering pancakes are stuffed with minced pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts. They are garnished with mint and served with a spicy, sweet dipping sauce.

    Malaysian/Singaporean Cuisine

    Truly an ethnic melting pot, Malaysia has inherited Chinese, Indian, and Arabic roots. A majority of Malays are Muslims who consume rice, but not pork or alcohol. However, similar to its Thai neighbors in the north, Malay cooking extensively uses chili peppers and thick coconut milk. East Asian spices contribute flavor to many of the sauces. At lunch and dinner, rice is generally served simultaneously with four to five braised dishes. Malaysian dishes are typically seasoned with curry, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste, tamarind, lemongrass, or coconut milk. Meals are accompanied by a sambal, or sauce.

    Called asam in Malaysian, tamarind is a tropical fruit whose pulp is mixed with water, creating a sour, lemon flavor. Tamarind juice is a main ingredient in Worcestershire sauce. In Malay cuisine, it gives a lift to many sauces and delicacies like the trademark spicy peanut sauce served with satay. A common evening snack in Malaysia, satay is also a popular appetizer in Western countries. The skewers of grilled, marinated chicken or beef make ideal hors d’oeuvres.

    Due to the close proximity, many of the same ethnicities in Malaysia are also represented in Singapore. From Cantonese to Hainanese, Chinese cooking plays a dominant role in typical Singaporean food. Malay and Indian culture has affected the country’s food as well. Some of the hybrid dishes you will find there include fish head curry—red snapper semi-stewed in a dense curry and served with rice or bread—rice vermicelli ladled with peanut satay sauce and fried tofu with sweet sauce.

    Cambodian/Lao Cuisine

    They say if you take Thai cuisine and throw out the spices, you will have Cambodian food. Cambodian dishes rely on the original ingredients for the crux of the flavoring. The more frequent methods of cooking are steaming, grilling over a charcoal fire, or a quick stir-fry in a wok.

    One of the most popular flavorings is tik marij, a mixture of ground black pepper, salt, and lime juice. A main course in the Cambodian diet is simply cooked meat or fish with the tik marij. Following in the footsteps of Vietnamese meals, the entrée is usually served with a fresh, raw salad or vegetable.

    Banana leaves also come into play in Southeast Asian cookery. They are excellent for wrapping food during grilling or steaming. The leaves retain liquid while adding some flavor to a dish. They are on the shelves in many Asian specialty stores. A favorite Cambodian dessert consists of grilling sticky rice balls with coconut and jackfruit inside a banana leaf. This confection can be enjoyed hot or cold.

    A hodgepodge of different Asian culinary tastes, Lao cuisine combines a love of sticky rice, raw greens, and spicy dipping sauce. Their national dish, larb, is a tangy mixture of marinated meat or fish, sometimes prepared raw, offered with a combination of vegetables, herbs and spices. Another popular dish is tam mak houng, green papaya salad.

    Aside from a penchant for crisp green veggies, Lao foods favor sour over sweet. A well-known phrase in Lao culture translates to “sweet makes you dizzy; bitter makes you healthy.” Lao natives incorporate more mint and dill than their Asian neighbors. Galangal, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic are also herbs and vegetables seen as a necessity.

    If you can’t afford to travel, you can certainly still get an inkling of the food. Today, Thai, Malaysian, and Vietnamese eateries are as common as McDonald’s on American streets. Although Cambodian and Singaporean restaurants are rarer, their influences are felt in pan-Asian and Asian-fusion menus. For those adventurous enough to try preparing their own Southeast Asian feast, there are plenty of cookbook guides and helpful utensils in Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

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    Insulated Lunch Bags

    Whether you’re a student who brings home-packed lunches to school or you’re working at a job most days of the week, these insulated lunch boxes are perfect for those days when you get tired of school lunches or eating out. Save time and money when you use these lunch totes to bring healthy homemade meals wherever you are!

    Our collection of cool lunch bags feature beautiful or cute Asian designs that you are sure to fall in love with. Whether your lunch bag has the famous Hokusai “The Great Wave of Kanegawa” printed on it, a stunning cherry blossom motif, or a cute maneki neko design, you’ll find that these insulated lunch bags are both functional and eye-catching.

    Made from a light fabric, these Asian lunch bags have a completely insulated silver interior to ensure that your lunch will stay cool or warm. Each lunch bag comes with a zipper on top to ensure that your food isn’t exposed to room temperature until lunchtime. The two handles on each bag help you to easily take your oriental lunch bag on the go.

    These reusable eco bags are great to bring to picnics or parties and will surely be a great conversation starter! Offered at these unbeatable prices, get a great deal on these wonderful insulated lunch bags today!

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    "|"Featuring a karakusa vine motif design on both the exterior and interior of this Japanese cereal bowl set, each bowl is crafted with fine workmanship, making this bowl set an excellent gift idea for housewarming parties and wedding.

    Coming in a set of six, this Japanese cereal bowl set is perfect for small individual servings of cereal, rice, and desserts. With the top of the bowl curving outwards for a more interesting design, this small bowl also features a contrasting dark brown rim.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, these Japanese cereal bowl makes an excellent and gorgeous addition to any dining table. With intricate vines and leaves motifs in a lovely navy blue set against an off white color, this bowl set comes in a paper box for protection and is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-3/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 2.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/intricate-blue-and-white-vine-motif-japanese-cereal-bowl-set-for-six-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/intricate-blue-and-white-vine-motif-japanese-cereal-bowl-set-for-six-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11655|11655|ITEM|"Intricate Blue and White Vine Motif Japanese Rice Bowls Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11655.html"|""|(39.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from porcelain, this Japanese rice bowls set for six makes an excellent and gorgeous addition to any dining table. With intricate vine and leaves motif in a lovely ultramarine blue set against a classic white, this rice bowl set is the perfect way to serve rice, soup, dessert, or cereal.

    Glazed to a smooth, glossy finish, each bowl in this Japanese rice bowls set features a charming brown rim. Its deep circular shape makes it perfect for serving soup dishes as well as rice dishes.

    With the vine motif on both the interior and exterior of each rice bowl , each bowl is crafted with fine workmanship, making this bowl set an excellent gift idea for housewarming and weddings.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese rice bowls set comes packaged in a paper box for protection.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2 x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 2.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/intricate-blue-and-white-vine-motif-japanese-rice-bowls-set-for-six-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/intricate-blue-and-white-vine-motif-japanese-rice-bowls-set-for-six-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12192|12192|ITEM|"Intricate Karakusa Floral Vines Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set for Three "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12192.html"|""|(33.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a smooth and glossy finish, these Japanese ceramic bowls are the perfect size for individual portions of fried rice or stir fried noodles. Each of these bowl has a brown rim to contrast with the blue and white colors as well as an outside of solid dark blue. With a variety of three designs, these bowls each display a karakusa or flurry of floral plants. The first bowl has the busiest design with a flurry of cherry blossoms and maple leaves covering the entire inner bowl. The next bowl displays thin swirling vines with leaves and peonies blooming at the ends of the vines. The last bowl shows large Chinese bellflowers with small leaves and thin lines swirling behind them. Microwave and dishwasher safe, these Japanese ceramic bowls will make a great addition to any existing tableware as the classic blue and white colors go well with just about anything.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 10 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/intricate-karakusa-floral-vines-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-three-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/intricate-karakusa-floral-vines-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-three-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| collection-irabo-green-moss-||ITEM|"Irabo Green Moss"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Irabo Green Moss Irabo is a traditional Japanese glazing technique which celebrates withered and rustic ceramicware as things to be cherished and loved. This wonderful Japanese dinnerware collection features a hazy olive and forest green underglaze leading into spackled tones of burnt umber, black, and earthen hues at the rim. These pieces also feature a shimmering, beautiful top-glaze that will catch the eye and preserves the wonderful tones of each piece against repeated use and dishwasher cleaning.

    A wonderful rustic collection would look beautiful with any table setting, and this set is certain to quickly become loved and cherished in your home. Including beautiful small ceramic cups for tea and sake, Asian saucers, ceramic shallow bowls for saucy dishes, and lovely round entrée size dinner plates, this collection includes everything you need for serving scrumptious meals.

    Made by Japanese craftsmen in small fire batches, this wonderful set is a perfect gift for newlyweds making a new home, or for loved ones who would appreciate artful and quality Japanese dinnerware. This collection has been discontinued. Quantity is limited."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/irabo-green-moss-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collection-irabo-green-moss-30.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6121|6121|ITEM|"Iron Tamago Pan"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6121.html"|""|(24.95)|(21.25)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Tamago is the Japanese word for ""egg"". Small black pan is designed for tamago-yaki, a Japanese egg omelet seasoned with chicken stock and spices. A popular breakfast item, this egg dish is also an important ingredient in sushi. Our non-stick tamago pan is designed so prevent your eggs from sticking, so your tamago-yaki comes out perfect every time. Iron pan has a plastic handle decorated with wood on the top, so you won't burn your hands. Comes individually wrapped. Made in Japan.
  • Pan Dimension (L 7-1/2"" x W 5-1/8"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Handle (L 5-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (13.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/iron-tamago-pan-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/iron-tamago-pan-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| iwachu-cast-iron-teapots||ITEM|"Iwachu Cast Iron Teapots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Iwachu located in Morioka, Japan with over a 100 years of history and experience is one of the finest manufacturers of modern Nanbu ironware. Craftsmen at Iwachu pay respect to this tradition by infusing each Iwachu product with precision handcraftsmanship throughout the manufacturing process.

    Iwachu's tetsubin cast iron tea pots have earned a well deserved worldwide reputation for superior quality, beauty, and durability.

    The production process of making tetsubin cast ironware usually consists of 64 to 68 steps. At Iwachu, most of this is still done by hand and quality is strictly maintained and controlled by master craftsmen known as “Kamashi”. It requires at least 15 years of apprenticehood to become a full-fledged craftsman and 30~40 years to become a “Kamashi”.

    We at MrsLinsKitchen.com are proud to share such a fine teaware from Japan. We hope you will enjoy the quality of this teaware just as much as we do. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2347)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/iwachu-cast-iron-teapots-57.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/iwachu-cast-iron-teapots-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7930|7930|ITEM|"Jade Foot Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7930.html"|""|(6.95)|(2.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This wonderful traveler’s charm features an adorable jade foot along with a pale green leaf. In Chinese culture, if wandering travelers include a bamboo leaf into the letters that they send back home, it is a way of saying, “I am fine and I hope that everyone in the family is enjoying peace.” Embellished with yellow and white beads and rings, this charm is the perfect cell phone charm or party favor. All tied onto a brown polyester cord that is tied in an elegant Chinese knot, this little charm will help ensure safe travels wherever your journey leads you.
  • Charm Dimension (L 3-1/2”)
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-foot-charm-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-foot-charm-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7512|7512|ITEM|"Jade Guan Yin Pendant Necklace (LAST 5)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7512.html"|""|(25.95)|(10.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"LAST 5

    The beloved Buddhist goddess of compassion is featured on our elegant jade Guan Yin pendant necklace. Also known as Quan Yin or Kuan Yin, this revered goddess is commonly regarded a Virgin Mary-like figure who represents the virtues of benevolence and mercy.

    Now, with our delicate jade Guan Yin pendant necklace, you can carry an inspiring symbol of this traditional Asian goddess with you almost anywhere.

    Made in Taiwan, each pendant is crafted from glazed jade. Natural color and shade variations result in pendants in countless shades of light, dark and medium green. This unique quality means every necklace is a unique item-just right for jewelry lovers looking for a one-of-a-kind piece!

    Each small Guan Yin pendant is attached to a long polyester strap. This dark brown cord also features woven fabric segments accenting a series of tiny jade bead and jade vase decorations.

    Admirers of Asian philosophy and history will appreciate the beauty and grace of this unique accessory. The pendant displays the image of the Guan Yin holding a pill in her right hand and a vase in her left. Surrounding her head is a shape reminiscent of the enlightening light said to surround this much-loved goddess.

    According to Buddhist tradition, Guan Yin is an enlightened individual who, rather than ascend to the peaceful realms of heaven, chose to stay on earth for the benefit of humanity. First portrayed in her now-recognizable form as a Chinese princess around 700 B.C., Guan Yin originated from the Indian Buddhist tradition. In Sanskrit her name translates to “born of the lotus.”

    Our jade pendant necklace is a lovely tribute to Guan Yin and makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.
  • Pendant Dimension (L 1-7/8"")
  • Necklace Strap Dimension (L 11"")
  • Product Wt. (1.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-guan-yin-pendant-necklace-last-5-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-guan-yin-pendant-necklace-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7996|7996|ITEM|"Jade Ingot Lucky Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7996.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"There is an old saying that states that gold and diamond may have a value, but to find the perfect jade, that is priceless. Jade is a highly valued precious item in ancient China and continues to be admired for the beautiful translucent quality of its material as the light filters through the stone.

    This jade ingot lucky charm combines the beauty of jade with the elegance of the Chinese knot. The Chinese knot is a widely popular in traditional Chinese decorations and clothes. A traditional folk art that began in the Tang and Song dynasties, it spread in popularity and continues to be practiced today.

    Hand strung and hand knotted, this jade ingot lucky charm bears an auspicious symbol of the ingot—an ancient currency in the form of a gold or silver nugget. Today, the ingot is a recognizable symbol for wealth. So prominent is the ingot as a symbol of wealth that it makes up part of the “Eight treasures” in Chinese culture. These eight treasures are found repeatedly in Chinese art and bears auspicious significances.

    Made in Taiwan, this jade ingot lucky charm also has two jade charms of purses, and two jade leaves. All symbols of affluence, these jade charms are held together by lovely strings knotted in delicate Chinese knot designs.

    Designed with a loop for hanging and display, this jade ingot lucky charm is perfect for bags, pouches, cell phones, and car mirrors. It is not simply a pleasing work of art, but it is also a wonderful lucky charm that will usher in wealth and good fortune.

    Because of the unique nature of jade and handmade Chinese knots, every lucky charm will look slightly different. This item is fragile, handle with care. Discontinued
  • Charm Dimension (L 4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
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    Jade Necklace & Jewelry

    Find a perfect and meaningful gift from our collection of intricately crafted jade necklaces and Asian-inspired jewelry! Whether you are looking for your own lovely keepsake or an excellent present for a friend, all the jewelry and pendants that you find here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will serve as wonderful gifts at unbeatable prices! Jade is a very prized stone within Asian culture and is often used as a symbol of protection, longevity, luck, and health. A token of joy, longevity, and good fortune, the simple Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace is a surefire way to wish someone luck in their future endeavors. Additionally, many traditional Chinese characters hold great significance, as shown through the Pewter Chinese Happiness Character Pendant, which makes for a beautiful, sophisticated good luck charm that you can wear! Our jewelry clearance section provides a great variety of high-quality necklaces so that you can offer well-wishes through a charming wearable gift! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7517| :|7515| :|7512| :|7511| :|7510| :|7370| :|7368| :|7367| :|7366| :|7365| :5640 :5630)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-necklace-jewelry-133.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-necklace-jewelry-135.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7997|7997|ITEM|"Jade Peanut Lucky Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7997.html"|""|(6.95)|(2.05)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Jade has long been held up as an elegant source of raw materials for craftsmen to carve beautiful art pieces out of. In ancient China, jade is held to be of higher value than even gold and diamond. The perfect jade, as the old Chinese saying goes, is priceless. Because of their smooth texture, and their translucent quality that seems to both hide and seep light, it is not hard to see why jade is held to be so precious in Chinese culture.

    Made in Taiwan, this jade peanut lucky charm showcases a jade pendant shaped like a peanut and three jade beads strung together by a series of delicate Chinese knots. Originally a form of folk art that began in the Tang and Song dynasties, Chinese knots increased in both popularity and complexity, and is widely popular today as both a decorative motif and an art form.

    Requiring nothing more than a pair of hands and some strings, Chinese knots are extremely creative, and a wide variety of knots with intricate designs can be formed simply by knotting the strings in patterned ways.

    The peanut, although unexceptional in appearance is an auspicious symbol in Chinese culture. Because of the sound of its name that symbolizes both flowers and growth, peanuts carry this meaning of flourish and growth. Beyond that, peanuts also carry the additional meaning of fertility.

    This jade peanut lucky charm carries this auspicious meaning and can be hung on bag, cell phones, and car mirrors. It will usher in good fortune, wherever you are.

    Handcrafted from various jade stones, every lucky charm will differ in looks. Jade lucky charms should also be handled with care. Jade beads are fragile.
  • Charm Dimension (L 4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-peanut-lucky-charm-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/jade-peanut-lucky-charm-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5553|5553|ITEM|"Jade Zodiac Horse Lucky Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5553.html"|""|(8.95)|(4.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Were you born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the Horse? People with birthdays during the years of 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, and 2002 are Horse people. According to the zodiac readings, they are physically attractive and popular, and enjoy the company of others. Horses are compatible with the Tiger and Dog, but are opposite to the Rat. In ancient China, the zodiac chart played a significant role in big decisions – marriages and business deals could easily be affected by these readings. To celebrate your symbolic animal, choose this lucky charm. It combines the luck of a Chinese knot, a bead in the shape of a horse made of genuine jade, and three carved coins (also jade). Hang it in your car or at home to stimulate your good fortune. The brown polyester cord is strong enough to hold your keys, too! Made in China. Due to the nature of stone as well as handmade, its pattern and design may vary slightly. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Key Chain Dimension (L 6-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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    		 For many people, jade is associated with gems, the color green, and China; it symbolizes good luck and protection. While it is true that jade is popularly used in jewelry, is commonly seen in shades of green, and is highly regarded in Chinese culture, jade has a long history that illustrates its significance other than its beauty and fortune.

    The word jade, in English, comes from the Spanish term pietra de hijada, meaning kidney stone, as it was used as an amulet and cure for kidney ailments. The Chinese, however, have been referring to jade as yu for thousands of years and have had more uses for it besides as an amulet. Jade artifacts in China have been found dating back to the Neolithic or New Stone Age period, around 5500 B.C. Like the Aztecs and Mayans of Mexico, and the Maoris of New Zealand, the Chinese have used jade to make blades, knives, and axes. This can be attributed to jade's trait of being extremely tough and difficult to break.

    Jade was probably most significant in terms of China's dynasties and royalties. As jade comes in many shades and colors other than green, the Chinese believed that only the ""Son of Heaven,"" customarily the emperor, was the only one who could use pure white jade, while lower ranking persons were restricted to the use of mixed-color jades. The imperial court also arranged and observed jade pieces to determine whether the new year held optimism or not. Additionally, the emperor alone could use jade as writing tablets for various notes. Consequently, jade was also implemented to mark and distinguish ranks in the form of tablets, or kuei. Other writing utensils were also made of jade including brush sets, paperweights, and seals.

    More interestingly, jade was commonly used for religious purposes including homage to deities and burial ceremonies. In presenting homage to the six cosmical gods, the master of religious ceremonies, or Ta tsung po, uses several different jade pieces and colors. In the Chou li, one of the three great Rituals of an ancient religion incorporating jade, it is said the Ta tsung po ""with the round tablet of bluish (or greenish) color, does homage to Heaven. With the yellow jade tube, he does homage to Earth. With the green tablet, he renders homage to the region of the East. With the red tablet, he renders homage to the region of the South. With the white tablet in the shape of a tiger, he renders homage to the region of the West. With the black jade piece of semicircular shape, he renders homage to the region of the North.""

    The six jade pieces mentioned are significant on their own, as they represent the formations of deities and were customarily used together. In the casket of the body to be buried, each of the six jade objects were placed at specific places next to the body. Jade carved cicadas, an insect usually found in East Asia, were commonly placed on the deceased person's tongue as they represented rebirth. The jade pieces were also found in elaborate girdle-pendants which were placed over the corpse as well. These girdle-pendants consisted of each of the six jade pieces connected by ornamented chains. The tablets kuei and chang, the ring or disk pi, the tube t'sung, the tiger-shaped piece hu, and the half-circle huang, make up the six jade pieces and are correlated with the six cosmical gods.

    Jade was also observed as a sonorous stone, one that could reflect sound, and was fashioned into bells and gongs. Jade chimes were also produced, referred to as k'ing, or musical stone. These chimes were favored as birthday presents or congratulatory and wedding gifts as the phrase associated with them, ki k'ing ""to strike the musical stone,"" was also interpreted as ""may blessings attend you"" or good luck and best wishes.""

    As well as weaponry, religious and sentimental uses, jade has been formed into many other uses such as coins, head pieces, clasps, buckles, cups, bowls, and vases. Along with attaining immortality, jade is said to have been used as an astronomical instrument. In the more modern dynasties, within the fourteenth century and on, jade-work became of artistic value and was more self-conscious and referential. In addition to representing nature, as with the commonly found carvings of different animals, the jade products also represented moral meanings or verbal puns. Jade sculptures also alluded to various works of literature, one of the most familiar being that of the monkey and peaches, symbolizing immortality and long life.

    With the introduction of Buddhism to China and Japan, many of its teachings and images of deities were carved onto jade. As jade carvings became a more common sight, its aesthetic appeal increased along with its use for display and personal purposes. In addition to the values attributed to jade from ancient times, it has come to symbolize felicity, fame, dignity, prosperity, good luck, good health, and protection. This ""stone of heaven,"" as it is also referred to, is believed to ward off evil spirits while protecting one's own body and spirit. With such meanings, it is no wonder that jade is given as a gift and is a common household item in East Asia.

    While it has been customary for some East Asian parents to give jade necklaces or other jewelry to their children, in accordance to the Chinese zodiac calendar or just as a token of their love and care, it is very apparent that modern youth wear jade for its beauty and value of being the most precious of all stones and gems in East Asia. Of course it isn't just the youth who incorporate jade into style, for people of all ages and ethnicities seem to adore the stone just as much. Today there are thousands of jade jewelry and sculpture shops offering necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, every and any kind of figure or form sculpted in jade.

    With all the powers it has and the beauty it shows, it is no wonder that jade is so popular and sold all over the world. This popularity, however, has brought about the selling of imitations and the misleading of buyers who are not familiar with all the jade types. While a jade expert is best to examine a potential jade purchase, there are several tips one can keep in mind before buying jade. Firstly, be aware of the type of jade a seller claims it to be:

    · ""Soochow Jade"" is really Serpentine or Soapstone
    · ""Manchurian Jade"" is Soapstone
    · ""Korean Jade"" or ""New Jade"" is Serpentine
    · ""Indian Jade"" is Aventurine Quartz
    · ""Imperial Mexican Jade"" or ""Mexican Jade"" may be green-dyed calcite
    · ""Australian Jade"" is Chrysoprase Quartz
    · ""American Jade"" may be Californite
    · ""Amazon Jade"" or ""Colorado Jade"" is Amazonite

    Secondly, remember the ""Three T's"" for analyzing the quality of jade: tone, translucency and texture. The tone or color should be even and consistent, free of any spots or veins. If veins or cracks do appear and the color seems to be concentrated or more apparent in them, this might indicate that the stone has been dyed. The color should also be intense, ""penetrating,"" and bright. The ideal jade's translucency should be semi-transparent in natural light, similar to that of honey. The texture may range from fine to coarse, with fine being the more desirous; the stone should also be cold to the touch.

    Lastly, one should realize that jade is the common name given to two different minerals, jadeite and nephrite. Nephrite is less lustrous, not as bright in color, and comes in various shades of green. Jadeite has a glassy, water-like luster, comes in the more sought after brilliant green color, as well as red, pink, yellow, orange, blue, purple, black, brown, and white tones. The difference between the two stones also includes the areas in which each is found. Nephrite is typically found in China, Siberia, Turkestan, British Columbia, Alaska, California, Wyoming, Mexico, and New Zealand. Jadeite is predominantly found in Myanmar as well as Guatemala. Jadeite is the more scarce of the two, which adds to its value, while nephrite is more common. Another way to differentiate the two, before purchasing, is by their degree of hardness on the MOHS scale: nephrite has a hardness of 6.5 and jadeite 7.

    A finished jade product goes through a long and laborious process before becoming a piece of jewelry or decoration. Beginning with its creation, jade is formed out of the intense heat and pressure from the earth's moving tectonic plates which come into contact with water at a certain point. The areas where jade is produced, often near rivers, are then mined. Long hours and a tremendous amount of work go into digging away at these sites where boulders are then extracted. These boulders are then cut into slabs or layers; high-powered saws with diamond edges are often used as jade is a very tough stone. Various shapes are then drawn on the jade slab or piece and from there it is constantly sanded and polished until the shape is reached. Diamond-edged tools are also used to make the intricate designs seen on jade. Found deep in caves and in mountains, and crafted with immense skill, a finished jade piece takes a great amount of patience and dedication to create. One can then see that jade is prized not only for its beauty, but for the virtues one must maintain in the jade process.

    With such highly esteemed meanings and valued uses, it only makes sense that one should have jade on a wrist or neck-but more importantly, in the home. As such an all-aspect-of-life-touching element, why not bring jade's offering of good luck and health into your life everyday with some of Mrs. Lin's jade giftware. Jade's fortune has lasted for thousands of years and is sure to continue in your home as well.

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    Japanese and Chinese Table Runners

    Whether you prefer mild earthen tones, a loud luxurious style, a classic Asian look, or a modern, contemporary flair, our selection of Asian table runners will have the style that you would love to decorate your table with. With just one Chinese table runner, your ordinary table can transform into a display of taste and sophistication. Complete your table setting by placing a vase of flowers or an ornamental bowl on your oriental table runner and your table will be bursting with elegance and flare.

    All the Chinese table runners that we offer at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are not only exquisitely beautiful, but also meaningful. Loaded with symbols and motifs, every Asian table runner will not only bring an air of elegance but also good luck and fortune as well!

    Our gold and red Asian-style table runners are sure to give you wealth, health, longevity, love, and virtue. On the other hand, our blue and gold table runner is a symbol of healing, relaxation, exploration, trust, and calmness. Whether you are looking for a table runner with lotus flowers to represent purity or chrysanthemums to symbolize nobility and elegance, any gorgeous table runner you get from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is sure to bring elegance and sophistication to your home!

    If you aren’t in need of a Chinese-style table runner but are absolutely in love with the designs that we offer, you can even consider using these table runners as attractive wall hangings. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12005 :12004)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-and-chinese-table-runners-233.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-and-chinese-table-runners-234.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-tableware-japanese-and-chinese-table-runners||ITEM|"Japanese and Chinese Table Runners"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12005 :12004 :12002)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-and-chinese-table-runners-198.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-and-chinese-table-runners-206.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-japanese-and-chinese-table-runners||ITEM|"Japanese and Chinese Table Runners"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12005 :12004 :12002)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-and-chinese-table-runners-193.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-and-chinese-table-runners-205.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12370|12370|ITEM|"Japanese Ceramic Sakura Sauce Dish Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12370.html"|""|(22.95)|(17.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"“Hanami” is the Japanese word for flower viewing, but also carries with it the idea of the ephemeral beauty of Japanese cherry blossoms in Spring. These beautiful Japanese dipping sauce bowls depict bold and gorgeous Sakura flowers falling in Spring and are the perfect accompaniment to a cherry blossom dinnerware set. These Japanese dipping sauce bowls are great for sauces like soy sauce, ketchup, and a variety of dipping sauces, and they’re also great for small beer snacks. These dishes also make a perfect place for holding knickknacks and jewelry, as well as beads, paperclips, and more! Though cherry blossoms may be temporary, these made-in-Japan sauce dishes are formed from high-quality ceramics and are built to last. The set comes with four beautifully underglaze colors that are protected with a soft, fine finish glaze coating which is both microwave and dishwasher safe, making them easy to clean and convenient to bring out for any occasion. Pair these with any sushi plate or glazed cherry blossom dinnerware set to make a beautiful table setting for a special meal.
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    Elegant Japanese chopsticks

    The use of chopsticks has become popular in the United States and Europe as an elegant alternative to forks and knives. At MrsLinsKitchen.com, we carry a huge variety whether you're looking for a single pair or a set. Both Chinese and Japanese chopsticks are made in various materials such as wood, lacquer, plastic, enamel or bamboo. The utensils from Japan have a pointed bottom instead of the rounded bottom on those from China, and the length is a bit shorter, as well. One of our prettiest pairs of chopsticks is the Golden Cascade Orange Swirls set. Made of wooden lacquer, this gorgeous set features multidimensional indentations that create a wave-like effect along the base. Orange and gold swirls on the base end in a straight wooden tip with a deep dark brown color.

    Big selection of bamboo chopsticks

    Bamboo is a common and fast-growing wood used for chopsticks and other Asian cookware. MrsLinsKitchen.com has a large inventory of these fine Asian kitchen utensils for every budget and lifestyle. Our Blue Dragon set, for example, features a powerful dragon, the Chinese symbol for spirit and vitality. Naturally colored with a blue design, the pointed ends of these bamboo chopsticks are grooved so you can easily grasp your sushi or other delicacy. If you need a set, our Brown Landscape bamboo set is simple and sturdy. These bamboo chopsticks are etched with a scenic landscape in gold, cream, white and green, and come in sets of five.

    Let MrsLinsKitchen.com be your number one headquarters for the most beautiful bamboo and Japanese chopsticks. Be sure to pick out coordinating Asian style dinnerware to complete the set.

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    "|"Made in China and crafted from wood, this set of chopsticks feature the motif of Japanese origami cranes in blue and silver. With five pairs of chopsticks each featuring a unique shade of color, this set of chopsticks will add fun touches of color to any dining table.

    Cranes are seen as mystical creatures in Japan and a symbol of longevity and marital bliss as cranes are known to mate for life. In shiny blue and silver, this set of chopsticks feature five unique colors of red, white, yellow, black and purple.

    Packaged in a paper gift box and each pair of chopsticks beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this set of chopsticks makes a great gift for newlyweds.

    Hand wash is recommended.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
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    Far from confined to a social setting, tea, at times, is best enjoyed alone. Whether you are sipping tea and reading the morning paper, unwinding to your favorite music after a long day at work, or enjoying a quiet afternoon, enjoy moment to moment with your tea served in your own special teacup.

    The long-standing tradition of serving and drinking tea goes hand in hand with hospitality. During a meal or any social visit, hosts serve warm tea to guests as a polite gesture that complements conversation. Family members enjoy tea together at home to relax in between as well as during meals. Our tea cups sets will make the pleasant tradition of sharing tea possible, featuring matching designs that will accommodate a range of tastes. Sets of two, four, and five are available.

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    "|"This made-in-Japan plastic lacquer tray features a beautiful depiction of early budding Japanese cymbidium orchids, which in Japan inspire feelings of everlasting love and appreciation. A perfect way to serve sake or sweets to a cherished friend, this tray would also be a great center piece for any auspicious table setting as a place for your sauce dishes or Asian tea cups. A platter should be a place for beautiful dishes and delectable treats as much as a work of art in itself, and this one certainly fills that spot on your table! This platter would also sit beautifully atop a Asian inspired table runner next to a bouquet of flowers. Made from sturdy but lightweight plastic and covered in protective acrylic lacquer, this platter is also dishwasher safe, making for easy cleanup. For a friend in need of another piece to complete their set of Japanese tableware, this would also make a perfect gift! Remember, orchids are symbols of love and affection, so this platter is best for friends in need of both!
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    Japanese dinnerware sets

    Elegant Japanese tableware makes any meal seem special. That's why MrsLinsKitchen.com carries a wide selection to suit any occasion. If you're a romantic, our sets for two are ideal for appetizers, tapas or sushi. The Burnt Cinnamon set, for example, is stunning in metallic orange and red, with a touch of black matte and brush-stroked beige. This Japanese dinnerware set comes with the following:

    • Two rectangular plates
    • Two square sauce dishes
    • Two pairs of bamboo chopsticks
    Our Sepia Wave set is gorgeously crackle glazed in cream, while a dark brown ribbon plays background to a sepia wave decorating the center of the plates and saucers. If you like the look of crackle glaze but want something a bit more dramatic, the earthen tone crackle set is right for you. Shaped like squares, the plates feature slightly contoured edges, and the round saucers are perfect for dipping sauces. The olive and brown chopsticks are made of wooden lacquer. All of these sets make lovely gifts and come in black paper gift boxes.

    Chinese tea pots

    The hand-blown glass teaware from MrsLinsKitchen.com is imported from China, and can withstand temperatures up to 300F. Available in a larger round shape and smaller, less traditional design, these modern pots feature removable infusers for loose tealeaves and teabags so you have leaf-free tea every time you brew. Matching clear glass teapot warmers are also available for both of these Chinese tea pots.

    Come see why MrsLinsKitchen.com offers the finest selection of Japanese dinnerware sets and Chinese tea pots at the best prices.

     

    		  

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    The donabe pot is an essential and handy item to have in your kitchen if you enjoy the savory flavors of cooking one pot meals.

    The ceramic pots are made to withstand heat, and they are very attractively made because they are meant to go from stovetop to tabletop, all in one pot. Typically used in Japan for famous dishes like sukiyaki, or shabu shabu; they are also great for making savory stews and curries.

    Simply add your base broth which can be flavored fish or chicken stock, or a light soy or miso based soup, and then combine your meats and vegetables and cover with the lid. In no time, you will have a delicious and healthy meal for everyone to enjoy. Keep a platter full of the bounty you wish to add to the pot handy, you will find that everyone will be asking for seconds and thirds!

    At Mrs. Lin's kitchen, we have a wide variety of donabe styles, ranging from clay nabe pots, and earthenware pots that are simply decorated to blend with any décor.

    Start a tradition and host a donabe party for your family and friends; it will be sure to become a favorite way to share good times and good food."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-donabe-pots-384.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-donabe-pots-385.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-cookware-japanese-donabe-pots||ITEM|"Japanese Donabe Pots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6212 :6211 :6210)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-donabe-pots-343.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-donabe-pots-357.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-japanese-donabe-pots||ITEM|"Japanese Donabe Pots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-donabe-pots-348.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-donabe-pots-358.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1991|T1991|ITEM|"Japanese Folklore Tea Cup Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1991.html"|""|(29.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Japanese traditions and folklore come together in this adorable porcelain tea cup set. This playful collection features four cherished characters from historical Japanese legends: the welcoming cat ""maneki neko,"" the lucky owl ""fukurou,"" the ""daruma"" doll of good fortune, and the ""fugu"" or blowfish of happiness.

    Whether you're looking for a unique addition to your assortment of Asian collectables, a cheerful gift for a friend or family member, or a delightful tea or beverage container, this Japanese-crafted tea cup set is sure to make a charming impression.

    Decorated in a traditional Japanese blue and white motif, each cup features different Japanese phrases, and one of the following characters:

    Maneki Neko -the beloved welcoming cat found in homes and business across Japan is posed with one paw in the air. This traditional stance is meant to beckon good fortune, riches, happiness and luck to the owner.

    Owl-the Japanese pronunciation of owl is ""fukuroh,"" which, when broken into the separate words ""kuroh,"" or hardship, and ""fu,"" meaning not, literally translates to ""no hardship."" Because of this play on pronunciation and meaning, the owl has come to symbolize the arrival of happiness following life's difficulties.

    Daruma-a traditional hollow round doll made to represent the founder of Zen Buddhism. These dolls are often associated with a common Japanese saying about the value of persistence: ""nana (seven) korobi (fail) ya (eight) oki (rise)"" or ""one may fail seven times, but will succeed upon the eighth rise.""

    Blowfish-""fugu,"" the Japanese word for the notorious pufferfish is also pronounced ""fuku"" in Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture. Since ""fuku"" also means happiness, the fish is sometimes considered a symbol of luck and happiness.

    These microwave and dishwasher-safe tea cups are shipped securely from Mrs. Lin's Kitchen in a paper gift box. Discontinued
  • Cup dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
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    		 The Japanese wrapping cloth or “furoshiki” and the Japanese room divider called the “noren” are two great examples of ancient Japanese innovation and creativity that are not only practical in use, but beautiful in appearance. The “furoshiki” and “noren” are both distinctly Japanese in origin and have survived hundreds of years of change and continue to exist in our modern society because of their practicality and beauty. 

    The “furoshiki” is thought to have become a staple in Japanese household during the “Edo Period” (1600’s-1800’s) when communal bathhouses were a popular alternative for the local townsfolk to enjoy a hot soak with family and friends. The bath goers would wrap their change of clothes in a large square fabric bundle and tie up the loose ends in a bow or knot and carry their belongings using the knot as a handle.  The Japanese bath is called “ofuro” and the name “furoshiki” is a combination of the word for bath and the word “shiki”, which means covering cloth. Originally they were made from a  heavy cotton fabric, similar to canvas, that would be decorated in various designs. As the furoshiki became a popular method of wrapping and delivering gifts or foodstuffs contained in bento boxes, the fabrics used for the furoshiki started to include fine silks, delicate satins and lightweight cotton.  Depending on the occasion, the colors of the furoshiki can range from solid black for funerals, to brightly patterned or hand painted beautiful silken works of art. 

    Careful thought is given in the choice of furoshiki with which to wrap a special gift. There are even books and websites that are devoted to the artful tying of the fabric to make the presentation extra special.  Imagine the delight of your friends and family when you present them with a gift that is wrapped in a lovely furoshiki and essentially give them two gifts in one!  In Japan, the use of the furoshiki is making a popular comeback as the citizens realize that by using the reusable furoshiki, they are contributing to the green movement and becoming more eco-friendly.

    At Mrs. Lins Kitchen, we have gathered some of the most versatile and beautiful designs of furoshiki from Japan that are perfect for use in any occasion.  The Golden Temple Black Furoshiki is a wonderful scene of a Japanese geisha on a journey, while the Snow Capped Village Furoshiki is a reproduction of a famous wood block print  by the artist Hiroshige and is quite stunning in its use of shadows and light to create a beautiful winter wonderland. 

    The “noren” is a traditional Japanese fabric room divider cloth that depending on its purpose, will be seen hanging both outside and inside Japanese homes and businesses.  When the “noren” is used for business, it is typically made of heavy canvas or cotton fabric that is often emblazoned with the name of the business and the phone number somewhere on the fabric print.  The “noren” is hung outside of a  place of business in front of the entryway to signify to the clientele that the shop is open for business.  The “noren” is the first thing that comes out to start the business day and when it is taken in, it means that the shop is closed.  The “noren” is mostly used at the more traditional Japanese businesses, but because they catch the patron’s eyes- they are also used to declare a “sale” or “special event” when designed in red for modern businesses as well. 

    In private Japanese homes, the “noren” is used as a room divider. Most commonly used in the entranceway to a kitchen or bathroom, the noren allows for the homeowner to distinguish the rooms without the use of a heavy, obtrusive door.  The choice of “noren” in the home is entirely up to personal taste because these dividing fabrics are available in a multitude of designs and are very affordable. They can also be changed to reflect the season or the mood you wish to set.  At Mrs. Lins Kitchen, we carry both the short, casual styles and the longer, more elegant styles of “noren”.  Some of the “noren” depict famous lucky symbols such as the lucky cat “maneki neko” with the “hichifukujin” or seven lucky gods as in the  Lucky Cats with Lucky Gods noren.  Other popular styles are the woodblock prints of famous “sumo” wrestlers, and famous “geisha” girls. You might want to consider  the Sumo Wrestler noren or Fanning Woman noren if you are a fan of these aspects of Japanese culture.  The famous scenic “noren” we carry include reproductions of woodblock prints made famous by the artist Hokusai and include the beautiful depictions of the majestic Mt. Fuji on A Mild Breeze On A Fine Day noren or the powerful magnitude of the forceful waves captured on Tidal Wave Illustration noren.  If you wish to give the room an “oriental ambience” without overwhelming the decor, you might consider choosing the simple Bamboo Leaves noren or the Cascading Cherry Blossoms noren.  The Black and White Zen noren will instantly transform your space into a tranquil zone. 

    As you browse through our many choices, you should consider other great uses for the versatile “noren”.  Perfect as a room divider, a single noren or two or three together are also very effective as window valances or as a tapestry hanging from a rod. The possibilities are many and you will find that the use of a “noren” in your decor will instantly add a touch of Asia to your space for a very inexpensive price. 

    While most of us are familiar with the modern contributions of the Japanese innovative mind through our “Wii” or “Sony Playstation” and our dependable Toyotas and Hondas, it is fun to discover that their propensity for great design and practical yet handsome pieces comes from a long established history that include the “furoshiki” and the “noren”.

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    		 Every year in Japan, school children and working adults alike look forward to the first week of May, also known as the Japanese golden week.  From April 29th  to May 5th, adults and children alike kick back and relax in a week-long break from study and work.  It is during this period that the people in Japan get a long and well deserved holiday from work and school.  For many in the working world, the Japanese golden week is the longest consecutive vacation and holiday period, and many use the time to rest, relax, and travel. 

    Historically, the Japanese golden week was the result of the 1948 law on national holiday that declared nine official holidays.  Four of these holidays fall on the same week and hence the Japanese golden week soon became a time known when Japanese have fun and enjoy themselves.  The entertainment, travel, and leisure industry look forward to this time of year, as the long holiday usually means an increase in these industries’ revenues, much like the holiday season in the West. 

    These four official holidays that make up the Japanese Golden Week include:
    Showa day (Showa no hi) - April 29th
    Constitution memorial day (kenpo kinenbi) - May 3rd
    Greenery day (midori no hi) - May 4th
    Children’s day (kodomo no hi) - May 5th

    For all the excitement that the Japanese golden week brings with it, there is also a downside.  Because of these national holidays that make up the golden week, many Japanese offices close from a week to ten days depending on the calendar.  Many services are closed during this time.  Travelers to Japan are also advised to visit Japan before or after the golden week, because it is a time when Japanese locals are out and about traveling both locally and abroad making the purchase of tickets and reservations in Japan nearly impossible.

    Showa Day

    Held on April 29th every year, Showa day commemorates the reign of emperor Hirohito, also known as emperor Showa, who reigned from 1926 to 1989.  Originally, Showa day was meant to be a celebration of the late emperor Hirohito’s birthday that falls on the 29th of April, but after his death in 1989, the holiday was changed to commemorate the 63 years of his reign and the turbulent history that Japan went through throughout those 63 years.  Instead of it being a glorification of the person of the emperor Hirohito, Showa day today is a way of reflecting on the Showa era that included the rise of fascism, the second world war, the post-war occupation by the U.S, and the rebuilding of the country in post war years.

    The imperial palace and the government of Japan encourage the people of Japan to collectively reflect on the history, current situation, and future of Japan during this holiday.  Those who have lost their lives during the Second World War are also remembered during this holiday, just as the efforts spent in rebuilding the economy and society of Japan after the second World War are reflected upon. 

    Constitution Memorial Day

    Every year on May 3rd, Japan celebrates constitution memorial day—a day that celebrates the 1947 Constitution of Japan that states the law in Japan and was enacted on May 3rd, 1947 as a constitution for post war Japan.

    In celebration of constitution memorial day, thousands of lectures are conducted all over the country on the role the constitution has played in the country.  It is also the only day in the year when the National Diet House is open to the public.  It is a day when the meaning of in Japan and the government is reflected upon. 

    Greenery Day

    Originally celebrated on April 29th, greenery day was moved to the fourth of May in 2007 when it was ruled that emperor Hirohito’s birthday will be celebrated as Showa day. Greenery day originally stemmed from the celebration of emperor Hirohito’s birthday after his passing because of his great love of nature.  However, in 2007, the Japanese government decided to retain emperor Hirohito’s birthday as a day of commemorating the showa era of Japan in Showa day and greenery day was then moved to May 4th. 

    Greenery day is celebrated by various green activities.  From planting trees to cleaning up, Japanese celebrate the beauty and abundance of nature through various activities that allow them to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature around them.

    Celebrations also include festive parades with elaborate and beautiful floats and paper lanterns.  You will also find people in graceful traditional costumes amidst fireworks and fun. 

    Children’s Day

    On May 5th every year, children all over Japan rejoice in the holiday that is set aside for the recognition of the individual personalities and happiness of children.  It is also on this day that mothers are honored.
    This holiday originated from the lunar calendar when the fifth day of the fifth lunar month is celebrated as a time of purification.   It is not known when this holiday began, but it was speculated to have began during the reign of empress Suiko.

    It was originally called boys’ day, but was ruled by the government in 1948 as a day to celebrate the joy of all children regardless of their gender. 

    In celebration of this holiday, families raise carp shaped flags and banners high in the sky.  When the wind blows through these carp flags and banners, the carps look like they are swimming upstream, reminiscent of an old ancient Chinese legend that states that carps turn into dragons when they swim upstream.

    One flag is displayed for each child in the family. Families also display a model of Kintaro, also known as golden boy, who is a famous Japanese folk hero.  A boy of extraordinary strength, Kintaro eventually grew up to become a great warrior.  This doll display is an expression of the family’s wish that their children will grow up to be brave and strong.

    Mochis—delicious rice cake snacks that are made of sticky rice with sweet fillings— and chimaki—sweet rice paste wrapped in an iris or bamboo leaves—are also served during this holiday. 

    Commemoration and Celebration

    The Japanese golden week with its string of holidays is more than just a time of rest and relax for the Japanese people, it also celebrates various aspects of the heritage and culture of Japan.  It commemorates the past in the history of the country, it commemorates the political ideals that the country is founded on, it celebrates the bounty of nature, upon which the nation is built, and it celebrates its future in the nation’s children.  It is a time of reflection, even as it is a time of fun and celebration.

    At Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we join in the commemoration and celebration of the Golden week.  Go green in your kitchen and learn to cook sustainably by cooking with what’s in season in our cookbook selections. Celebrate children’s day with our adorable boys day kintaro and carp chopsticks rest. Or throw a garden party and raise colorful paper lanterns to rival the beauty of the moon and perhaps set off some fireworks.    		   OUR 2011 NEWSLETTERS

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    		 Japan is country of contrasts; the nation has been in existence for over 2,000 years, yet as one of the world’s most modern countries it is amazing that many of their most ancient festivals continue to thrive in modern times.

    Before organized religion came into existence, the people of this land worshiped what they considered to be the spirits of the mountains, trees and water. Farmers would pray to the gods of rain to water their crops and fishermen would pray to the gods of the ocean for safe passage and abundance of fish. Today, as one of the most industrialized nations in the world, the people of Japan have not forgotten the ancient traditions that these early worship rituals created. There are celebrations for their history, festivals to welcome the change of seasons, for the children, and to  pay homage to ancestors. There are festivals to welcome good spirits and ward off bad ones. They are held  during all seasons and all locations and are magnets for young and old to gather together and enjoy all that is Japanese.

    One of the most widely practiced celebration in Japan is the New Year celebration, which not only includes public gatherings at local shrines but also rituals of food, gift giving  and special  decorations in each home. A detailed description of this special day in Japanese culture can be read in our December 2007 newsletter  which focuses only on this festive observance.With so many celebrations from which to choose, we have selected some of the most famous and endearing of them all.

    Setsubun, is a famous celebration that is held on either February 3rd or 4th depending on the Chinese calendar. The word setsubun means the “end of the season”, so there are four setsubun in a year. The end of the season that is celebrated is the end of winter, with mamemaki or dried soybean throwing from the home. “Oni wa soto!” or “devil goes out” is shouted as the beans are thrown from the front entrance of the home. “Fuku wa uchi” or “good luck in the house” is shouted as beans are thrown from the outside in. Most of the children and even some of the adults will wear a devil mask as they throw beans at each other and have a fun time. As an incentive to clean up and for good fortune, everyone is encouraged to eat one bean for each year of their life, plus one for good luck. This fun filled celebration also is a sign that winter is over, as the next day is called “Risshun”, or the first day of spring.

    The fifth of May is a very special holiday that has evolved in what is now called Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day.  This festival used to be called Tango no Sekku, or Boy’s Day. In 1948, the Japanese government made it a national holiday and included girls.  On this day and the days preceding it, most homes in Japan will fly flags and banners shaped like koi fish, or Japanese carp outside their homes. Each family will fly a carp or two or three outside their homes, the number depending upon the number of sons in that family.  The reason that the carp is chosen is because it is symbolic for toughness. The koi fish are likened to the samurai warriors of generations past; they fear nothing, swim upstream, and never give up on their journeys.  

    The Iris flowers are used extensively in shrines, businesses and homes to celebrate this holiday. It is believed that the Iris flower is much like the samurai sword, standing straight and proud. You will find many Iris themed items available at Mrs.LinsKitchen; ranging from  origami prints, incense scents, chopstick and plate and bowls and so much more that make great gifts and can additionally make a lovely statement of strength and beauty in your home. During this celebration, Japanese homes will also display beautiful hand made dolls of samurai warriors, or gorgeous Japanese girls in kimonos to honor the future of their families, their children. Our Japanese Imperial Warrior Doll or Boy and Girl Doll Set would be perfect for use in celebrating the children in your life in your home here in the states.

    Obon is a summer celebration in Japan that is celebrated from August 13 through August 16th when the spirits of ancestors are believed to return for a short visit to the world of the living. Most Japanese citizens will use this major block of time to take their summer vacations which include visiting home towns and taking part in various celebrations. Businesses will close and many people  will choose to go on a holiday vacation during this annual event. Japanese men, women and children will wear a cotton kimono called a Yukata to big gatherings hosted by various shrines and temples where big taiko drums bang out the rhythm to for simple group dances called Bon-odori.

    Before the festivities begin, most families will have visited the family grave to clean them and place flowers and incense as offerings to their ancestors. The festive dinners that are prepared will often include the favorite foods of their dearly departed.  Paper lanterns are lit on the last night of the festival, in order to light the way back home for the spirits of their ancestors. Mrs.LinsKitchen makes it easy for those of us in the west to participate in this lovely celebration by gathering a lovely selection of paper lanterns. Our Red and Black Floral Lantern or Peacock Beauty Floral Lantern are perfect for this ritual, and can also be used to decorate  your patio or strung through your trees for a festive mood.

    In our world of less borders and more diversity, it is interesting and fun to learn of other cultures and their celebrations.  At  Mrs.LinsKitchen we make it easy for you to participate in many  Japanese celebrations, from the comfort of your home.

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    		 Legendary Japanese lucky cat

    There is a tradition of placing a small statue of a cat in the window of your store or restaurant to lure customers. The Japanese lucky cat, also known as Maneki Neko, comes from the legend of a famous Japanese aristocrat whose cat was killed by a servant while trying to save her from a snake. An artist carved the first feline from wood for the grieving woman, and the cat with a paw up to its ear became a symbol of luck and prosperity.

    Adorable Maneki Neko charms

    MrsLinsKitchen.com carries an assortment of these cute kitties, and you can buy Maneki Neko charms for your friends or family as a unique housewarming gift or just a token of good luck. Our felines come in all colors such as our diminutive gold cat with the Chinese character for luck embossed on its tummy. Made of ceramic with a matte finish, this Japanese lucky cat wears a red collar with a gold bell. We also have a boy kitten whose green and yellow kimono is covered with white cherry blossoms. Wearing a traditional head piece, this little guy is made of clay and painted in a soft white. Pair this lad with the coordinating girl for a great gift set.

    Buy Maneki Neko at great prices

    MrsLinsKitchen.com offers these beautiful quality charms and other great collectibles to suit any taste or budget. Buy Maneki Neko charms or a collectible Geisha doll for your special graduate, new parent or just for yourself, and bring a little good karma or beauty to your home today!

     

     

     

    		  

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    When thinking about Japanese cuisine, one typically think of all the great Japanese bento dishes, the sushi rolls, or even onigiri (rice balls), but there are many varieties of Japanese noodle dishes in Japanese cuisine that are popular in Japan. 

    Noodles are a staple part of Japanese cuisine and can be found in all parts of Japan and during all seasons.  This month, we will look at different types of Japanese noodles and their history. 
    Ramen Noodles

    The name ramen is the Japanese pronunciation of the northern Chinese noodle “la mian”.  It is believed that ramen was imported into Japan during the Meiji period.  Ramen noodles are thin firm noodles that are made from wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui, a form of alkaline water commonly used to make Chinese wheat noodles.

    Beginning in the early 1900, Chinese cuisine began gaining popularity in Japan, and a form of hand cut noodles was introduced.  After World War II, when flour was imported cheaply from the U.S into Japan and soldiers returning from China and the East Asian continent had become familiar with Chinese cuisine, ramen became highly popular as a dish to enjoy when eating out. 

    Ramen noodles are usually eaten with a broth soup base that varies according to region.  The most common ramen broth soup bases include:

    Shio which can be translated to mean salt.  This is the oldest form of soup base and is a clear broth made with salt, chicken, vegetables, fish, and seaweed. Tonkotsu, a milky soup base made from boiling pork bones, fats and collagen over high heat for many hours is a very rich, creamy and tasty soup base that originated from Kyushu in Southern Japan. Shoyu which can be translated to mean soy sauce is another popular ramen soup base.  It is a clear brown broth made with chicken and vegetable base with soy sauce added for flavor.  Shoyu soup base gives a tangy, salty and savory flavor that is light and subtle.

    Soba Noodles

    Soba is the Japanese word for buckwheat and refers to the thin chewy noodles made from buckwheat.  Soba is produced mainly in Hokkaido in Northern Japan.  Soba made from newly harvested soba is known as “shin-soba” in Japan and is known for their sweeter and more flavorful taste. 

    In summer, soba is often served chilled.  Chilled soba is typically served over a bamboo sieve tray, known as the zaru.  The noodles are often served with seaweed and sometimes sesame garnishing.  A dipping sauce known as soba tsuyu is served on the side for dipping the chilled soba noodles in.  Soba Tsuyu is often made with dashi (Japanese stock broth), sweetened soy sauce and mirin.  Wasabi and scallions are often added into the tsuyu.  To enjoy, diners pick up strands of soba noodles and dip them into the tsuyu and swirl the noodles around in the sauce for flavor before eating. 

    Many people feel that the unique chewy texture and nutty flavor of soba noodles are best enjoyed chilled.  While hot soba noodles served in hot broth is also highly popular, most people prefer the experience of having chilled soba.  Often times, diners enjoy the broth that the soba was cooked in (known as sobayu) with left over tsuyu after finishing the noodles. 

    Udon Noodles

    Udon is a highly popular thick white wheat noodle found in Japanese cuisine.  There are two popular stories on the origin of udon noodles.  One story states that Udon was introduced into Japan in 1241 A.D, by a Rinzai zen monk who introduced flour-milling technology into Japan.  This allowed flour to be made into noodles such as soba and udon and allowed for the creation of pancakes for locals to create delicious dishes.  The second story states that udon was introduced into Japan during the Nara period (710 to 794 A.D) when a Japanese envoy on a visit to China was introduced to 14 different kinds of confectionary during the Tang dynasty of China.  One type of confectionary is known as sakubei and is believed to be the predecessor of udon noodles and other forms of noodles in Japan according to this story.

    Just like the soba noodles, udon noodles are served chilled in the summer and hot in the winter.  However, unlike the soba noodles, udon does not retain a chewy texture when served cold and the pairing with hot broth remains a favorite way to enjoy the thick smooth udon noodles. 

    The Kake udon is the simplest way to serve udon noodles.  It involves a subtly flavored broth made with dashi stock, soy sauce and mirin and topped with thinly sliced scallions.  Other variations of udon include pairing with hot broth and toppings such as tempura shrimps and vegetables, fishcakes, sweetened deep fried tofu, beef and chicken.  Udon served in a curry-flavored soup is also highly popular in Japan.  Udon noodles are also commonly used during Japanese hot pot cooking, known as nabeyaki. 

    Somen Noodles

    Somen are Japanese wheat noodles that are extremely thin.  Somen are stretched in the production process.  Vegetable oil is used to help create the extreme thinness and delicateness of somen noodles.  The thin strips of noodles are then air dried. 

    Like soba and udon, somen noodles are served both chilled and hot according to the season.   Generally though somen noodles are served cold with tsuyu dipping sauce. 

    In Japan, restaurants offer nagashi-somen (flowing somen noodles) in the summer where bamboo chutes are placed across the length of restaurants where ice-cold flowing water is transported across the restaurants.  Somen noodles flow by and diners pick up somen noodles from the bamboo chutes and dip them into tsuyu sauce for enjoyment.  Luxury restaurants sometimes place somen noodles in actual streams where diners can enjoy somen noodles in beautiful garden settings with streams chilling their somen noodles.

    Shirataki Noodles

    Shirataki noodles are thin translucent gelatinous traditional noodles made from konjac yam.  Shirataki means white waterfall and alludes to the clear translucent look of these noodles.  Shirataki noodles are low carbohydrate, low calorie and gluten free.  They are chewy and rubbery and are used more for their texture than for their flavors.  Dishes where shirataki noodles are popularly used include sukiyaki and nabeyaki cooking.  

    Japanese Noodles

    Healthy and easy to cook, Japanese noodles are great options when considering making your next Japanese meal at home.   Find the nabe pots, shabu shabu and sukiyaki pots for making that warm and wholesome noodle dish for the fall and winter, or find the perfect set of noodle bowls right here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.    

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    What is commonly found in Japanese convenience stores, an easy food item to pick up on the go, is made up of plain rice, wrapped in seaweed, and can be found in the shape of a triangle?  What is tasty, healthy, and easy to make?  If you are thinking onigiri, you are right!

    What is an Onigiri?
    Onigiri is the name given to Japanese rice balls.  Not to be confused with sushi, onigiri is a popular convenient food item in Japan.  The name onigiri is made from two words “o” which means “to hold”, “grip” or “handle” and Nigiri which means “sushi made from rice”.   Sometimes also known as omusubi, onigiri—Japanese rice ball is a popular food item in Japan. 
      
    Traditionally onigiri feature preserved ume, a form of green plum, wrapped in regular white rice.  Other traditional onigiri filling include salted salmon, dried bonito flakes, kombu—edible kelp, and salted Pollock roe.  Onigiri by definition uses regular white rice.  A key difference between onigiri and sushi is the rice used.  Sushi typically uses seasoned rice that has been treated with vinegar, mirin and sugar, onigiri, on the other hand uses regular white rice. 

    Seaweed or no Seaweed?
    Onigiri can come in various shapes and sizes and are often wrapped with nori—roasted seaweed, but this is not always the case.  Onigiri can come without seaweed wrapping, and can also feature creative and unique wrapping.  Sometimes onigiri can be coated with seaweed flakes, sesame and Japanese seasoning, alternatives also include tobiko—roes, or soy paper.  Even spam musubi, a Hawaii creation, is a form of onigiri.

    Shapes and Sizes
    Onigiri can come in several different shapes and all sizes.  Home made onigiri can come in even greater variations.  Onigiris have been made creatively to resemble pandas, bears, bunnies, and adorable rice balls with expressions. 

    Typically, however, onigiri are generally the size of a palm or smaller.  Commercial onigiri found in convenience or specialty stores in Japan are commonly in the shape of triangle, pillar, round, square, or ball. 
    Triangle shaped onigiri resembles a flattened prism.  Imagine two parallel triangles laid one on top of the other with rice in the middle as filling.  Pillar shaped onigiri resemble an uncut roll of sushi.  Round onigiri brings to mind the shape of gouda cheese.  Ball shaped onigiri are self explanatory, and square shaped onigiri is actually in a rectangular cuboid shape. 

    History
    While sushi was created as a way to preserve fish, onigiri was originally created as a solution to transport rice easily and as a way to create a portable and easy to eat dish.  The first documentation of onigiri was traced to the 11th century from the lady Murasaki’s diary in which she talks about people eating rice balls at outdoor picnic lunches.  Writings from the 17th century also documents how samurais carried rice stored in bamboo sheaths as quick lunch time meal in wars. 

    However, it is believed that the history of onigiri went even further back than lady Murasaki’s time and can be traced to Nara period from 710 to 794 AD, before the use of chopsticks became widespread.  Rice was made into small balls so that they could be easy picked up and eaten.  Early onigiris were simply rice balls flavored with salt and did not feature nori wrapping.  It is only after nori became widely farmed and were pressed into sheets that it became widespread as a culinary ingredient. 

    Onigiri Today
    Today, onigiri is massed produced and massed marketed.  At every train station’s convenience store, onigiri is an easy food item to pick up on the go.  At one point in time, it was thought that onigiri would be impossible to mass produce because of the difficulty of the hand rolling technique to be accomplished by machines.  However, in 1980, a machine that could create the triangle onigiri was created.  Instead of having the filling placed inside the rice ball, the machine made a hole in the onigiri and inserted filling that way.  The hole was then hidden by nori wrapping.   However, over time, as the nori absorbed moisture from the surrounding air, they became soft, soggy and clingy.

    A solution was created in time.  Today, the nori is packaged separately from the rice ball and kept dry.  A film of plastic separates the nori from the rice.  The wrapper around the nori is to be removed and the nori can be used to wrap around the rice before eating. 

    Types of Filling
    Other than the traditional fillings of umeboshi (preserved plum), okaka (dried bonito flakes), tsukundani (preserved seaweed), onigiri today feature many kinds of fillings.  Some of the filling options include:  tuna with mayonnaise, or shrimp with mayonnaise, dried fishes, fried tempura or cutlet, pork, roes, squid, pickled fruits and vegetables, and miso. 

    Making your Own
    Onigiris are not difficult to make, and with a few simple ingredients, you can make your own creative rice balls to serve friends and family, or to pack a healthy and simple lunch to school and work. 

    Children and adults alike will enjoy a tasty rice ball.  Perfect for a summer day picnic, rice balls are rich with history and continue to be highly popular in Japan and across Asia today.  Created as a way to easily enjoy rice and to take it on the go, onigiri make an easy solution for those with busy lifestyles.

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    Japanese sushi sets from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen include all you need for elegant restaurant style dining within the comforts of your home. Each set is guaranteed to contain sushi plates, sauce dishes, and decorative chopsticks. You might even consider giving one of these beautiful sushi sets as a gift!

    Consider buying several matching sushi sets to host a sushi party with friends and family! We have a multitude of choices from Asian-inspired sushi sets to sets with contemporary designs. Each set has a unique style and design that will definitely catch your eye. Several sets also include extra items such as rice bowls or Asian soup spoons that perfectly match the other items within the set.

    Find your favorite sushi set amongst our large variety.

    A simple set like our Earthen Banana Leaf Style Sushi Set doesn’t only have to be used with a sushi meal. You can even use these sets to serve vegetables and dip, salad and dressing, gyoza and dipping sauce— the list of uses goes on and on! If you want a set that can accommodate any meal, take a look at our Blue Dragonfly Sushi Dinnerware Set, which is complete with two Japanese rice bowls, two soup spoons, two sushi plates, two pairs of chopsticks, and two soy sauce dishes. You’ll have everything you need for a dinner for two!

    If you are looking for the perfect gift for a pair of newlyweds, take a look at our Cranes in Flight Sushi Set for Two! Within Japanese culture, cranes are thought to be a symbol of longevity and unity in marriage. Why not give a beautiful and meaningful gift that your newlywed friends will love to use with every meal?

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will have a sushi set to go with any dinner table.

    Our collection of sushi sets includes many sets that are decorate with the wonderful and symbolic cherry blossom of Japan, such as the Classic Black and White Cherry Blossom Sushi Set, the Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Appetizer Set, and the Green Cherry Blossom Sushi Set for One. If you are searching for a more contemporary feel for your kitchen shelves, take a look at our Black Alloy Tableware Set or the Blue and White Modern Spiral Dinnerware Set

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    High quality doesn’t have to mean expensive! Many of the clearance tableware items here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are some of the most beautiful and functional pieces that you will ever find. Whether you are looking for to-go bento boxes or high-quality ceramic plate sets, the clearance tableware items that you find here will shock you with their affordable prices! Looking for a useful and practical lunchbox to bring to school or work? Many of our bento boxes, like the Blooming Cherry Blossoms Red Stackable Japanese Lacquer Box, are made from quality lacquered plastic and have many compartments for a perfectly packed meal! Complete with an insulated lunch bag, your to-go lunches will be set for years to come! You won’t be able to find high-quality plates and bowls at such unbeatable prices anywhere else! Many of the plates, bowls, and dishes here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are beautiful, affordable, and astonishingly high-quality. Any pieces of tableware that you find in this clearance tableware section are sure to be an amazing deal, like the Peach Cherry Blossom Serving Bowl Set, which will be a meaningful and long-lasting addition to your dining table. Don’t miss out on these wonderful deals-- order high-quality tableware for your home today! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12125-1 :12124-1 :12399 :12399-1 :12355 :12272 :12271 :12268 :12267 :12263 :12260 :12368 :12367 :12366 :12365 :12353 :12085 :11926 :11664 :11435 :10571 :9083 :|7277| :12110 :10877 :11911-1 :10500 :11731 :12271-1 :12263-1 :12260-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tableware-36.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tableware-275.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-japanese-tea-ceremony-accessories||ITEM|"Japanese Tea Ceremony Accessories"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2225)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-ceremony-accessories-59.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-ceremony-accessories-61.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-asian-tea-cups-japanese-tea-infuser-cups||ITEM|"Japanese Tea Infuser Cups"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-infuser-cups-242.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-infuser-cups-246.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-asian-tea-cups-japanese-tea-infuser-cups||ITEM|"Japanese Tea Infuser Cups"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1946)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-infuser-cups-237.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-infuser-cups-245.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-cups-japanese-tea-infuser-cups||ITEM|"Japanese Tea Infuser Cups"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Japanese Tea Infusers

    A wonderful combination of Western influence and Eastern ingenuity have created these special tea infusers that are essentially a handled tea infuser cup or tea mug that include a removable, self contained infuser. The tea cup with strainer is accompanied by a fitted lid that will prolong the temperature of your tea and your enjoyment of your favorite tea blend. 

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we have gathered an amazing collection of infuser mugs and infuser tea cups from manufacturers through out Asia for your enjoyment and you will be sure to find the perfect one for yourself or as a gift.

    For the price conscious, we have a magnificent variety of Chinese porcelain tea infusers including the Longevity Chinese Symbol Green Infuser Tea Mugand the Multicolored Magnolia Mug that are just a small sample of the affordable and beautiful styles we carry.

    From Japan, we have selected some lovely porcelain tea infuser cup pieces that are representative of their culture and you can't go wrong with the choice of thePorcelain Japanese Lucky Cat/ Maneki Neko Tea Mug with Lid and Infuser or the Black Alloy Poem Mug that offers a moment of quiet contemplation as you sip your favorite blend."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1647 :T1645 :T1949 :T1644 :T1946 :T2000 :T2377 :T2373)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-infuser-cups-271.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-tea-infuser-cups-272.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets||ITEM|"Japanese Tea Sets "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Asian Tea Sets

    An object of beauty and function, a tea pot says a lot about the host who pours from it. Do you love delicate flowers? Or simple patterns? Do you have modern taste, or an eye for the elaborate and old-fashioned? Are you the one whose home friends and family flock to for an unforgettable tea gathering? Whatever describes you, we've got the Chinese teapots and Japanese teapots to fit the bill.

    Enjoy your favorite selection of teas with our charming Asian tea sets. Set up your table under the shade of a flowering tree on a warm day, enjoy good conversation, and invite your friends to drink from your own porcelain Chinese tea set, antique Asian tea set, or traditional matcha tea set. We guarantee they won't soon forget it!

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries an array of affordable and authentic Chinese and Japanese tea sets that were made in Asia. For example, our Chinese Character sets are a great addition to your collection. Each Chinese and Japanese tea set will uplift your table with seasonal decor, Japanese poetry, and good luck symbols that surround you as you drink tea.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers Earthern tea sets, Solid Color tea sets, and many more. Our Japanese and Chinese tea sets feature a distinct design and characteristic colors and shapes to please anyone on your holiday shopping list or in your home. Of course, owning your own complete Asian tea sets brings personal satisfaction, too. At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, cheap Chinese and Japanese tea sets mean affordable sets, and they never compromise quality!

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    In modern day Japan, couples getting married have several kinds of wedding ceremony choices that they can choose from. The most traditional of the ceremonies, is the Shinto style wedding that roots from the traditional Shinto beliefs. Commonly held in a Shinto shrine, the traditional Japanese wedding usually is presided over by a Shinto priest. It is generally a very private and formal event that is attended by the closest family members. Instead of having a bridesmaid or a best man, an older married couple, known as nakoudo or matchmaker, attends the ceremony. The role of matchmakers comes from the historical Bushi warrior's view of marriage as diplomatic and political strategies to maintain peace. They also symbolize the idea of a stable wedding. Today, as the popularity of the traditional wedding ceremony declines, so does the presence of the nakoudos at weddings.

    Typically, at a Shinto wedding ceremony, the bride is painted white from head to toe as a symbol of her purity, and as a way to declare her maidenhood to the gods. She will commonly wear a pure white hood, known as a wataboshi. Sometimes, bride will wear a tsunokakushi which symbols the hiding of the bride’s horns o jealousy and is a symbol of her submission to her husband to become a gentle and obedient wife. The bride generally wears an expensive kimono that is typical in white. The groom is dressed in a black and white kimono ensemble that consists of four layers.

    The couple is first purified by the Shinto priest, a ceremony which is witnessed by family members. The couple then exchanges their vows. This is followed by the san-san-kudo ceremony.

    San-san-kudo Ceremony

    Literally translated as “three-three-nine-times”, the san-san-kudo ceremony is the ritualized sake drinking ceremony in a wedding. It is one of the oldest of wedding ceremonies in Japan. Originating between 1600 and 1868, it is still commonly practiced today.

    During the san-san-kudo, a small amount of sake is consumed by both the bride and groom as a symbol of binding. A specific cup known as a sakazuki is used to contain the sake. It is only used to drink sake and is used for no other beverages. Shaped like a shallow dipping bowl, the sakazuki comes in a set of three with three cups of varying sizes: a small, medium and large cup.

    During the ceremony, they are stacked one atop another with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on the top. The smallest cup represents heaven, the medium cup represents earth, and the largest cup represents mankind. The bride and groom each take turns to sip three times out of the three cups. By the end, each of them will have sipped three times from each of the three cups, totaling nine times from which the name of the ceremony comes. As three and nine are lucky numbers in Japan, this ceremony is also seen as an auspicious ceremony.

    Kekkon Hiroen

    Following the traditional Shinto ceremony, many couples today choose to have a wedding reception where more friends, co-workers and relatives are invited to attend to share the couple’s joy.

    Known as kekkon hiroen, the wedding reception is commonly at hotel ballroom, or rented spaces and follow a strict program. Today, to maximize time and space, the kekkon hiroen will last exactly two hours.

    The reception opens with a dramatic entrance of the bride and groom, often to impressive effects of smoke, lighting display and stage lighting. In the opening entrance, the bride and groom often enter with the nakoudos, matchmakers. The master of ceremony will congratulate the couple and their family members and announce the nakoudos.

    The bride and groom will then makes speeches. Following which, a series of Western-style traditions, including: cake cutting and the couple’s first dance as husband and wife, will take place.

    Often during the kekkon hiroen, the bride will change into several gowns. The groom, as well, gets the chance to change his outfit during the reception.

    The kanpai, or toasting segment of the program will follow, during which friends, relatives will make speeches and toast the newly weds. The mood relaxes during this segment as guests drink and the atmosphere becomes more casual.

    After the final change of their costumes, the bride and groom will then go around lighting the candle on each of the guests’ tables. They will finally return to their table and light a long candle known as the memorial candle.

    The remaining time is a celebration with dances, short speeches, as well as a flower presentation by the newly weds to their parents as a symbol of their gratitude to them for raising them to become the people that they are.


    Customs

    Bride, groom, family members, as well as friends and other guests all have to observe specific customs when attending a Japanese wedding ceremony. Specifically, when one receives a wedding invitation card, one is expected to return the enclosed card to inform the couple of one’s attendance.

    All guests attending the wedding reception are also expected to give cash as gift to the couple. This cash gift’s amount is determined by the relationship of the guest to the couple. Typically, the closer the relationship, the higher the gift amount. Sometimes a fixed gift amount is indicated on the invitation card. The cash gift is enclosed within a gift envelope known as shugi-bukuro and the name of the guest is written on the front. When arriving at the reception, the envelope is handed over to the person at the reception desk, and the guest signs in at the guest book.

    Contemporary Practices

    In Japan today, couples have the choice to choose between traditional Shinto weddings and Western style wedding ceremonies. Even though only about 3% of the population is Christians, the younger generation is inclined towards holding a Western style wedding because it is cheaper than the high cost of renting a Shinto shrine and the silk kimono wedding suits. As Western wedding tradition become more accepted and popular, many young couples see it as a welcoming way to celebrate the union of two people as well as two families.

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    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s celebrate Hinamatsuri ""Girl's Day""

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    Though woodblock printing had already been prevalent in China for centuries, Japan did not widely adopt the technique until the Edo period from 1600 to 1870. Woodblock printing can be compared to the Western method of woodcutting. It begins with an image or text on washi paper, which is glued to a plank of wood that gets carved or cut according to the image on the paper. Afterwards, the inked woodblock is used to apply images to paper. Over time, techniques used for woodblock printing grew more complex, producing an array of colors.

    Early History

    The first images on Japanese woodblock prints consisted of deities or sections of sacred sutras. Religious in nature, these were given away to believers and distributed at temples. Buddhist temples had the monetary means to produce printed texts and images like mandalas and sutras.

    Even after the moveable type printing press was introduced in Japan, woodblock printing remained popular as the preferred method for reproducing the Japanese style of running script. It was continually used for every purpose through the early 1600s on, and quickly became a favorite technique for artists. As a result, woodblock prints became prevalent in common homes and shops, more so than paintings and calligraphy, which were not as affordable. Hanomi Koetsu and Suminokura Soan were among the pioneers who used woodblock printing to make art books and who converted classical Japanese texts from handscrolls to printed books. Because woodblock printing was far faster than reproducing texts by hand, it was among the earliest means of literary mass production, with ownership of the original woodblock prints closely resembling today’s copyrights.

    Ukiyo-e Paintings and the Edo Period

    During the Edo period, woodblock printing came to be associated with Ukiyo-e paintings, or images of the floating world. The Edo period took a different spin on the Buddhist idea of transience and enlightenment by encouraging the indulgence in material joy and pleasure. Artwork produced during this time brims with scenes of lovers, kabuki actors, famous courtesans, or geisha. Single sheet woodblock prints were among the artistic forms used for this period’s expression.

    Techniques

    Monochrome printing, or that using only black ink, was the most common method used for printing text. Sometimes, another color would replace black or be used in addition to it, and these were referred to as indigo or purple pictures. For more dramatic effect, the ink would sometimes be thickened with glue or other substances, like gold or mica.

    To add color to the prints, various methods were used, such as highlighting by hand, after the printing process, or using several blocks to create different portions of a single image, allowing the use of many colors and techniques for one print.

    Masters of the Woodblock Print

    Masters of woodblock printing included Hishikawa Moronboy, Suzuki Harunobu, Kitagawa Utamaro, Toshusai Sharaku, Katsushika Hokusai, and Ando Hiroshige, each described briefly below.

    • Hishikawa Moronboy. Hishikawa used woodblock printing to distribute his artwork to a mass public. His prints showed the customs of the Edo period, with many courtesans and Kabuki theater actors as subjects. His famous works include, “The Gay Quarters and the Kabuki Theater” and “A Beauty Looking Over Her Shoulder.”
    • Suzuki Harunobu was one of the leading print artists of his time, and his subjects often included middle-class women at everyday tasks and women in mythological scenes. Also a painter of erotic scenes, Suzuki used color and technique to his advantage.
    • Katagawa Utamaro was considered one of the greatest artists of the floating world movement, creating woodblock prints of women in portraiture. His famous works include “Women in Love,” and “The Seven Beauties of the Gay Quarters.”
    • Toshusai Sharaku is known for his exaggerated prints of actors, meant to showcase their characters and methods of acting. He is considered one of the most original artists of the Ukiyo-e movement.
    • Katsushika Hokusai is best known for his woodblock prints, which earned him fame both in Japan and overseas. He is famous for “Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji,” which includes internationally recognized, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.”
    • Ando Hiroshige was best known for his landscape prints, everyday landscapes he translated into intimate and lyrical visions. He was influenced by Hokusai to become an artist and created traditional prints of women and actors before reaching fame for his landscapes.
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    		 Walking along the streets of Osaka, Japan, one may suddenly get a whiff of a tantalizing smell: a buttery smell of grilled batter and the smell of sweet Teriyaki sauce on the famous street snack of Osaka known as Takoyaki. Popular all across Japan and now exported to many parts of the world, Takoyaki is just one many delicious Japanese snack and dishes that utilize a cooking technique known as “Yaki” originating from the word “Yaku”, meaning to fry or to grill.

    Yaki cooking comes in a wide variety of styles and has created a varied repertoire of yaki dishes. Most of these yaki dishes differ in taste, look and style but all of them employ the Japanese griddle. Much like the Western griddle, the Japanese griddle is usually a large flat metal plate made from aluminum, stainless steel, or cast iron. In order to create the wide variety of yaki dishes, many yaki griddles have evolved for specific yaki snacks.

    This month’s newsletter will introduce the various popular yaki dishes and the cooking utensils employed to create them.

    Teppanyaki

    A style of Japanese cooking that uses a griddle. The word Teppanyaki is made up of the words “Teppan” meaning metal plate and “yaki” meaning to grill, broil or to pan fry. Teppanyaki are commonly cooked on propane heated surface metal grill, and the cooking is usually done by a chef in front of guests.
    Typically, beef, shrimp, scallops, lobster and chicken are cooked on the flat top Teppanyaki griddle. In Japanese style Teppanyaki, noodles are also cooked, known as yakisoba, a type of pan-fried noodle. Side dishes of mung bean sprouts and zucchini are commonly offered along with dipping sauces.

    If you have never had teppanyaki, you are missing out on a treat. Teppanyaki chefs are often great live entertainers wowing guests not only with the great taste of teppanyaki dishes but with their acrobatic cooking styles.

    Okonomiyaki

    Known as the Japanese pancake, okonomiyaki comes from the Japanese words “Okonomi” meaning what you like, or what you want and the root word “yaki” for grilled. Originating from Kansai and Osaka regions of Japan, okonomiyaki is a delicious savory treat that usually contains grated yam, dashi, eggs, shredded cabbage, green onion, meat, octopus, squid, vegetable, kimchi, mochi and cheese. All that is grilled on a griddle and is topped with octopus flakes and teriyaki sauce.

    Using a teppan (metal plate) or a pan, the batter is grilled and the fillings and toppings are added. A variant of okonomiyaki includes yakisoba or udon where pan-fried noodles are included in the okonomiyaki. It is known as the modern okonomiyaki.

    Yakisoba

    Yakisoba comes from the words “Yaki” meaning to grill or to cook, and “soba” the wheat based noodles often found in Japanese cuisine. Yakisoba is very similar to the Chinese version of fried noodles: Chow Mein. Although the word “soba” refers to Japanese buckwheat noodles, most yakisoba are in fact not made from soba, but from a form of noodles similar to ramen that is made from wheat flour.

    Yakisoba usually includes bite sized bits of pork, and vegetables (usually carrots, cabbage, and onions) and is seasoned with salt and yakisoba sauce. Another version known as Yakiudon uses the white udon noodles as a replacement of the yellow wheat flour noodles.

    Yakisoba or Yakiudon are usually prepared over a teppan (metal plate) or a pan. Great with beer, they were very popular in Okinawa and with U.S service men who were stationed on the island.

    Sukiyaki

    Unlike the other grilled dishes, Sukiyaki is a soup based dish, and is prepared in the nabemono (hot pot) style. It is a popular winter dish. Imagine sitting in front of a boiling pot with steaming goodies on a cold winter day, with a boiling pot full of delicious ingredients.

    Sukiyaki usually includes thinly sliced beef, tofu, and vegetables. It is usually placed inside a shallow pot along with a broth made from soy sauce, sugar and mirin (a Japanese condiment similar to a kind of sweet sake). Ingredients of Sukiyaki are usually dipped in a bowl or raw beaten egg.

    Sukiyaki is usually enjoyed in a cast iron pot on top of a heated metal plate to bring the ingredients in the pot to a boil. Sukiyaki can also be prepared on top of a mini stove.

    Yakitori

    Yakitori can be translated into “Yaki” grilled, “Tori” fowl. It is a popular Japanese street food and is prepared by placing meat on a bamboo skewer and grilling it with delicious tare sauce that is made up of mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. The marinated meat is then placed over an open fire, usually over charcoal, until it is grilled to a lovely golden brown.

    Yakitori is sometimes also known as Kushiyaki. “Kushi” meaning skewered, and “yaki” for grill, and the two terms can be used interchangeably. Although most yakitori is made from grilled chicken meat, yakitori can also be made from a variety of other kinds of chicken parts. Options include: chicken heart, liver, chicken gizzard, chicken skin, chicken wing, chicken tail, or chicken cartilage.

    Yakiniku

    Or Grilled Meat, is often seen as a Japanese variety of Bulgogi. Usually prepared over an open charcoal fire, yakiniku is most often a form of grilled beef or offal. Often, pork and chicken is also used in the preparation and enjoyment of yakiniku dishes.

    Typically in a Yakiniku restaurant, plates of raw plate are placed on table for diners to cook over an open fire in a grill built into the restaurant’s table. Grilled Yakiniku meat is usually enjoyed with tare sauce made from sugar, soy sauce and mirin.

    Takoyaki

    Meaning Grilled Octopus, Takoyaki originated in Osaka, and is a tasty Japanese street snack in the shape of round grilled batter balls. Filled with whole baby octopus, or tempura bits, Takoyakis are very similar to Danish Æbleskiver and are often described as savory pancake balls. Along with the octopus and tempura stuffing, takoyakis are also filled with spring onion and pickled ginger.

    Takoyakis today are also brushed with a light coat of takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and topped with green laver and bonito (a type of fish) flakes. Beyond being an adorable sight, they are addictively delicious snacks that are made from specially shaped takoyaki pans.

    Takoyaki pans are shaped in circular moulds and batter can be poured into the circular hollows and grilled to produce perfect takoyaki balls.


    Obanyaki

    Obanyaki is a type of Japanese street food. A sweet Japanese pancake shaped in a circle, Obanyaki are dough grilled in an obanyaki pan. Filled with sweet azuki bean paste, vanilla custard, or cheese, or chocolate, obanyaki are sometimes also known as Imagawayaki and are often found at festivals.

    Savory forms of obanyaki can also sometimes be found with curry fillings, and different meat and vegetable fillings. Sometimes, obanyaki also comes in the shape of a fish. Made from elaborately decorated obanyaki pans, these fish-shaped obanyakis are also known as Taiyaki.



    Create your own delicious Yaki dishes

    After reading about all these delicious yaki dishes, you don’t have to dream of walking down a crowded Japanese street fair in order to try these tasty snacks, you can now create your own.

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we carry a variety of Japanese pans, grills and plates so you can now whip up the yaki snack you want to try. Try your hand at making takoyaki with our takoyaki pans, or create your very own taiyaki with our taiyaki maker. For those who crave a taste of sukiyaki hotpots, our iron sukiyaki pan is the perfect choice. We even carry a shabu-shabu hibachi grill base so that you can now bring the open fire charcoal grill used to make Yakitori in the comfort of your own home.

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    		 Using only a few basic tools that include a brush, ink and paper, the ancient art form of Chinese calligraphy and Japanese sumi-e can be practiced and enjoyed by both masters and novices.  The ink brush body is typically made of bamboo, but for those who want top quality they have also been formed out of special wood and other rare products such as ivory, gold and crystal.  The heads of the brushes are usually formed from the hair of animals such as horse, rabbit, deer or other varieties of natural hair.  Although in modern times there are also quantities of calligraphy pens available for ease of use, but the product of these all in one pens is not highly regarded as an art form.

    The paper that is used for calligraphy is carefully selected for its natural fibers and density.  Mulberry paper is popular in both China and Japan, it is commonly known as “washi paper”.  Of course, the use of this more expensive type of paper is used for the final product that you feel is worthy of the cost; your first attempts and practice pieces should be done on regular paper for cost savings. 

    Another integral part of creating a piece with a steady hand is the placement of the paperweight at the top of the page to prevent slipping of the paper.  Of course, this paperweight is an opportunity to showcase the talents of the paper weight artisans, some are simple blocks of wood that are carved decoratively, while others can be so detailed and expensive that they are collectibles in their own right.  

    A desk pad made of felt is placed between the desk and paper to absorb any excess ink and to protect the surface of the table.  For novices, there are pads that are marked with grids to help guide the placement of the correct strokes. 

    And finally, the ink and ink stone are key ingredients to making the perfect consistency of ink for the calligraphy or water color art creations.  The ink stick is made of ink black, or soot and mixed with a small amount of water to produce the right color and consistency.  The most prevalent color of ink is black, teachers will use red to make corrections of their students work.  Part of the ritual and skill of good  calligraphers is the 
    making the perfect blend of ink and water with which to make their creations.  One of the most beautiful pieces of calligraphy tools is the ink stone, usually made of stone or ceramic.  It is essentially a rectangular stone that is carved with decorative designs and includes a slope where the ink stick is rubbed and a slight well, which hold the water and the final ink product.  Many calligraphy students and artists collect these fine pieces for decoration and prestige and will break out their favorites for inspiration as they settle down to paint and draw. 

    As you may already know, the ancient art of calligraphy originated in China, and some look at it as a discipline and some see it as art.  Because there is no “perfect” results, both masters and novices continually practice to get better.  The combination of brush thickness, ink consistency and the pressure applied by the writer makes every attempt different looking. The person who wields the brush soon comes to realize that the intensity of their emotions and focus of their concentration will all be reflected in their final product.  

    In the beginning, most calligraphy students will observe the work of the masters, and try to imitate the strokes.  Constant repetition and experimentation is needed to make the calligrapher comfortable with their medium, and start to learn and practice techniques that advance their skills to the next level.  There is no end to the levels of mastery that a student can aim for, as an ancient art form , the discipline and practice involved in achieving greatness has been carefully developed for thousands of years.

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we have gathered the materials needed for practiced calligraphers or beginners in the art so that you may try these techniques at home.  “The Brush Writing Calligraphy Techniques for Beginners” is  the perfect book to get started, and it is now on sale.   There is also the a fantastic all in one kit we offer;  the Large Rectangular Chinese Calligraphy Set which includes the brushes, inks and accessories and lesson book which is also on sale at an unbelievable price. 

    If you are interested in the history of the ancient art of calligraphy, please read our Newsletter from the archives of 2002 which goes in depth about the history of this ancient art form.

    In Japan, of course calligraphy was one of the main imports from China.  The Japanese took it one step further and developed the art of Sumie.  Sumie is the painting of nature and natural scenes, using the same materials used in calligraphy, but creating paintings in ink.  Basic sumie is typically black and shadows, but the addition of spots of color brings beauty and life to the paintings of flowers, birds, bamboo and other natural scenery.  Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has found a fantastic book called the “Art and Techniques of Sumie” that contains vivid images of beautiful creations to inspire any artist. 

    As with calligraphy, there are no “do overs” when working with the medium of water color and paper.  Once you apply a stroke, the artist is committed to completing their  work, and what you see is what you get.  The challenge is to maintain your inner vision and apply the strokes needed with just the right amount of ink and pressure, to create balance and beauty.  Although this type of art is challenging, it is easy to keep trying your hand at it as the supplies that are needed are simple, and relatively inexpensive.  Many who try this art form find it to be relaxing and very rewarding.  With a little practice, you will soon be creating beautiful works of art with an oriental and philosophical touch. 

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    		 Imagine yourself in a room full of the chattering of voices, the clattering of tea cups to the sound of shamisen, a traditional three-stringed Japanese instrument whose name literally means “three flavor strings”, as big drums begin to thunder.  In the background vendors selling hot tea, rice cakes, and oranges call out to the audience.  Then there breaks the sound of the clacking of hyoshigi, wooden clappers, that is a sign of the beginning of the show. 

    The above was what kabuki playgoers would have experienced in Edo period Japan.  Kabuki play was an entertaining boisterous affair and is a far cry from the serious formal theatre that many imagine today. 

    Noh, Ningyo-Shibai, and Kabuki

    In general, there are three main kinds of traditional theatre in Japan:  Noh, Ningyo-Shibai, and Kabuki.  There are often confusions among the three for people unfamiliar with theatre art in Japan.  They are, in fact, three very different branches of theatre, each with its own history, aesthetics, tradition, and development.

    Of the three Noh, is the oldest, originating in the fourteenth century as a form of art for warriors.  Even in the Edo period, during the height of kabuki and ningyo-shibai, noh continued to be an elite art form that kept commoners out.  Kabuki could be said to be a reaction to this exclusivity as common folks began to demand a form of theatre of their own.

    Noh is famous for its formalized smooth dance movements known as Mai.  Mai originates from earlier folk traditions where many of its movements came from agricultural movements.  In general, the noh mai movements have heavier gravity and dancers almost never leaps into the air.  They are mostly grounded in their dance moves in smooth circular movements.   The musical ensemble of noh is also more complex, whereas kabuki music is more simple but lively. 

    Ningyo-Shibai is the name of traditional Japan’s puppet theatre.  Both Ningyo-Shibai and Kabuki developed at around the same time in the Edo period.  The sole difference being that Ningyo-Shibai used marionettes, while kabuki used live actors.  Unlike Kabuki that is limited by the physical limitations of live actors, puppets in Ningyo-Shibai are able to defy the limitations of physics imposed on a human actor.

    Kabuki, unlike Noh, was a form of art for the common folks who felt excluded from Noh performances that were reserved for the elites.  In fact, there may be more similarities between Kabuki and the puppet theatre, as both began at around the same time and both catered to the common people. 

    In Kabuki theatre, the dance movement is known as odori.  Unlike the smooth, low-gravity mai movements in Noh, the odori movements in Kabuki uses exaggerated gestures.  The root word “odoru” from which odori is derived means to move with vigor, and Kabuki dancers often lift their legs off the floor and stamp out rhythms.  The music of Kabuki theatre is also simpler than in Noh.  Kabuki music ensembles usually play songs with simple melodies and rhythm in contrast to the more complicated music in Noh theatre.

    Origins of Kabuki

    Kabuki began in the early Edo period (1603-1868), and it is believed that it originated from a woman named Izumo Okuni who created a dance known as “Okuni kabuki” and performed on a dry riverbed of the Kamo River that runs through Kyoto.   Kabuki actors today still venerate Okuni as the creator of Kabuki and still visit a small inconspicuous marker by the Kamo River that marked the spot where Izumo Okuni’s dance theatre is believed to once have stood.

    The word Kabuki is made up of three Chinese characters that are used today to write the word.  The three characters are “ka”, song, “bu”, dance, and “ki”, skill.  Although these three characters are very apt descriptions of the theatre art of kabuki, the word “kabuki” was actually derived from the word “kabuku”, which means “to lean”. 

    This was because kabuki began as a fringe art form.  The word “kabuku” carries the meaning of off-beat or deviating from the main path.  Although this is contrary to what many would imagine, Kabuki in Edo period Japan was comparable to the outrageous fashionable young people of modern day Japan with wild hairdos and crazy fashion. 

    During the early Edo period, these young fashionable people were called “kabuki mono”  (kabuki types).  They spent their time partying and having fun.  Their style was considered hip and hedonistic to the more somber conservative people. 

    Kabuki, as popularized by Izumo Okuni, became copied by many imitators.  Many of these imitators were bathhouse girls, and kabuki became a form of exciting and licentious entertainment. 

    Fearing for the moral safety of the people of Kyoto with the widespread popularity of such a decadent form of entertainment, a royal edict was issued in 1629, banning all women from acting on stage.  Women were not allowed to act, dance, or appear on the kabuki stage. 

    The Kabuki Actor

    In order to follow the new edict, theatres could only present with male actors.  At first, theatre companies used attractive young males to play the female roles.  This form of kabuki was known as “wakashu kabuki” (youth kabuki) but these youths became so popular among the Samurai class that it once again became a threat to public moral and was also banned. 

    As a response, theatres then had young male actors shave off their forelocks so that they looked more like adults.  This developed into the “yaro kabuki” (male kabuki).  It was from here, that onnagata—the male actor specializing in female roles developed. 

    A kabuki actor’s life is demanding and strenuous.  In general, kabuki is considered a sealed off world, where only those who dedicate their lives to the art ever truly understand the inner workings of this art form.  Most kabuki actors begin training at a very young age and will usually remain dedicated to the art for most of their lives.  This is because the demand of the art is such that kabuki actors must spend most of their waking hours practicing and perfecting their craft.

    Interestingly, in Kabuki, unlike in the Western theatre, an actor is valued not for a versatility of roles and acting abilities, but the ability to specialize in a specific type of role. 

    Types of Roles

    Role types are also known as Yakugara, and there are three main types of yakugaras.  The role types can be divided into:  Onnagata, Tachiyaku, and Katakiyaku.  Each of these three divisions has, over time, developed further subgroups.

    Onnagata roles are female character roles that are played by men because of the historical development of the art of kabuki.  Onnagata roles can be further divided into Okujochu (a high ranking lady-in-waiting role, usually from a Samurai family), Akahime (a princess role), Sewa-nyobo (the role of a diligent and dedicated wife), and Fukeoyama (old woman role).  

    Tachiyaku is the name of male hero roles.  These include Aragoto and Aragotoshi (stirring and violent heroes), Wagoto and Wagotoshi (gentle and graceful male characters), Jitsugoto and Jitsugotoshi (male tragic characters), Dokegata (comic male character) and Wakashugata (boy role).

    Katakiyaku is the name for villainous male characters.  These include:  Kugeaku (villainous nobleman), Iroaku (handsome bad men), Kunikuzushi (evil men with large schemes to take over a country), and Jitsuaku (realistic and coldhearted characters). 

    All of these roles are often stereotyped characters that have set characteristics that audience would recognize immediately.  Each role type has its own distinctive make-up and costume that would allow audience to recognize who they are the moment they appear on stage. 

    However, this does not mean that kabuki plays are simplistic.  There are often complex narratives, dance movements and music that make up the kabuki theater experience.  And actors spend their entire life mastering the acting technique for their role types, and learning the fine art of dance, music, makeup and costuming themselves for each and every performance.  Matazo Nakamura, a famous kabuki actor once said, “It is often said that it is not until the age of fifty that one really has a kabuki face.”

    It is an art that requires a life-time of dedication and rigorous training.  In fact, it is more than a craft.  It is also a way of life for many Kabuki actors, and it is a world in itself.  Many traditions of the kabuki theatre have been preserved from the time of Edo period Japan, and the followers of this kabuki art continue to carry the tradition and push themselves to excel in the craft they have chosen. 

    Here at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we too celebrate and honor the kabuki theatre art.  If you are a fan of the kabuki, you may also like our Kabuki Samurai Furoshiki.  You may also like our Japanese Kabuki Play Sake set and our Samurai Noren featuring the face of a kabuki Samurai wearing traditional stage makeup. 

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    Known as Kodomo No Hi, the Japanese Children’s Day, falls on the 5th of May every year and is a time to celebrate the children in every household in the country. Originally, Kodomo No Hi was Boy's Day, known as Tango No Sekku in Japanese. Today, it is a day dedicated to the celebration of health and growth of all children.

    History

    Believed to have been first celebrated during the reign of Empress Suiko (593-628 A.D), Tango No Sekku was originally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. This festival still celebrated today in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Vietnam, and Korea. In China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Macau, this festival is known as Duan Wu festival, or more commonly known as the dragon boat festival. In Vietnam, the festival is known as Tet Doan Ngo (also known as Tet giet sau bo - Killing inner insects Festival), in Korea, the festival is known as the Dano festival.

    The origins of the holiday are unclear, but it is believed that Tango No Sekku marks the beginning of summer. The word ""Sekku"" marks a seasonal festival, and there are fives seasonal festivals that are celebrated every year.

    For a long time, Tango No Sekku is known as Boy's Day and Girl's Day ""Hinamatsuri"" was celebrated on March 3rd, but in 1948, the government made it into a national holiday for the celebration of happiness of all children and to express gratitude to all mothers. It was also renamed: Kodomo no Hi ""Children’s Day"".

    Celebration

    Because Kodomo no Hi was originally Boy's day, many of the celebratory rituals, decorations and food symbolism had to do with celebrating the health, strength and growth of little boys in families.

    Traditionally, families displayed colorful carp streamers on a pole outside their homes. In the countryside of Japan during this time of festivities, it is a beautiful sight to see all the carp streamers swimming in the wind, against the brilliant blue sky. The carp streamers are symbols for growth and strength and denote a wish for the boys in the family to grow up strong. Typically, a household would display several carp streamers. The black carp represents the father in the family, the red carp, the mother, and smaller carps beneath these two represents the number of boys in the household.

    Legend has it, that a carp swam upstream and became a dragon, as a result, the carp or koi is a symbol of strength. Beyond displaying carp streamers outdoors, many families also display ancient traditional warrior dolls or warrior helmets. These dolls are called ""Go Getsu Ningyo"", which literally means May dolls. These dolls similarly symbolize strength that the family wishes for the boys in the family. Many families also display the ""Golden Boy Doll"", a doll of ancient Japanese warrior hero Kintaro, who was a boy with superhuman strength who grew up to become a famous warrior. The display of these dolls reflects the family's wish that their boys grow up strong and brave.

    During Kodomo no Hi, sweets and delicacies are served and enjoyed. Most specifically, Kashiwa mochi, which is a rice cake filled with red bean paste that is wrapped in an oak leaf. ""Kashiwa"" stands for oak leaf in Japanese and ""mochi"" is the name of the traditional Japanese rice cake. Because the oak leaf is known to repel insects, it is associated with strength and toughness.

    Finally, many families also display a species of the iris flower named Acorus calamus, known as ""shobu"" in Japanese, which is a homonym with the Japanese word that means ""match or a fight"" between opponents. These iris flowers are displayed under the eaves of homes, and also added to bath water. Adults also add the petal of shobu iris to their sake for enjoyment during this festival.

    Legends

    A popular legend that is told and celebrated during Kodomo no Hi is that of ""Kintaro"". ""Kin"" stands for gold and ""Taro"" is a common name for little boys. Kintarois often translated as ""the Golden Boy"". Kintarois a folk legend of a child with superhuman strength, but was based on an actual historical figure. During the Heian period, in the 10th century, there lived a famous retainer named Sakata Kintoki who worked for the samurai Minamoto no Yoritmitsu. Kintoki was known for his amazing abilities as a warrior and over time his fame and name grew, the stories surrounding his growth as a child became a folk legend. ""Kintaro"" was the childhood name of Sakata Kintoki.

    Legend has it, that Kintarowas raised near Mount Kintoki by a mountain witch named Yamauba (another version tells that he was raised by his mother, Princess Yaegiri, who was daughter of a wealthy man), and that even as a toddler, he had supernatural strength, described as plump, ruddy and active, Kintaro wore nothing but a red bib with the word ""Kin"" on it.

    Raised in the wild, he had unbelievable strength and was able to smash rocks, uproot trees, bend trunks and even speak to animals who served as his messengers. In his adventures, Kintaro helped woodcutter fell trees with his strength, sumo wrestled a bear and defeated demons.

    When Kintaro became an adult, he met the samurai Minamoto no Yoritmitsu who was impressed by Kintar's amazing strength and recruited him to become his personal retainer. Kintaro changed his name to Sakata Kintoki and eventually became the chief of Yoritmit's four braves.

    Celebrate Kodomo no hi

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s kitchen, we wish all children a happy Kodomo no Hi! Browse our Asian doll selection to decorate your homes on Kodomo no Hi with intricately crafted Samurai and Imperial warrior dolls or whip up a special Kodomo no Hi meal and serving guests with adorable Boys Day Kintaroand Carp chopsticks rest Boys Day Kintaroand Carp chopsticks rest. Or enjoy a lovely warm cup of sake with added shobu iris petals in one of our delicate sake sets . However you choose to celebrate this fun festival, we hope that you and family have a great Kodomo no Hi!

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    		 Created with a simplicity of design that captures the essence of Japanese art, the wooden Kokeshi dolls that we have selected at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are delightful versions of a traditional art form that has existed in the region of  Northern Japan since the later part of the Edo period (1603-1867).  

    The original and traditional Kokeshi doll is believed to have developed from an idea of the local “kijiya” or woodworkers of the Northern Tohoku region of Japan. They were the expert wood craftsmen of the area and specialized in making wooden utensils and bowls for everyday use.  The Tohoku region was then and continues today to be a popular destination for tourists wishing to soak in the local hot springs and stay overnight at the delightful inns that offer delicious food and relaxation. The woodworkers came up with the novel idea of earning extra income by making simple, wooden dolls that tourists could purchase as souvenirs of their hot springs vacation. It was not uncommon to see the tourists using the round head of the doll to pound their stiff shoulders as they took a long soak in the spas.   These simple dolls soon began to gain popularity, as each northern hot spring resort developed their signature style and collecting the dolls became an affordable status symbol to those who were fortunate to travel to the hot springs or for the lucky recipient of a lovely souvenir.

    Because the Kokeshi doll is made of wood, they can withstand some handling and are not only to “look at” or display.  The Japanese farm children of yesteryear were often encouraged to play with them as it was believed that the sight of kids playing with the dolls would please the gods and would promote an abundant harvest. The traditional Kokeshi dolls of the Naruko hot springs area were made to emit a crying sound when the head was twisted, which added to its distinctive style and charming character.

    The traditional version of the Kokeshi dolls are hand crafted from two pieces of cured wood; cherry is used for its darker color and dogwood is very popular as it is a softer wood and sometimes Japanese maple is also used. The wood is usually seasoned from one to up to five years to become perfect for carving. The cured wood is then shaped by hand powered lathes.  The traditional Kokeshi style continues to be hand made in the northern Tohoku region of Japan and predominantly created within the six prefectures of this region.  The traditional Kokeshi design is limited to a basic limbless body with a round head attached to it; however the twelve major styles of this region are instantly recognizable by experts through their individual interpretations of this basic design on the finished doll. . It is up to the skill of the artisan to create a beautiful doll through their expert carving and hand painted designs.  Some artisans have become famous and highly collectible due to their skill in painting the delicate, one of a kind faces and are sought out for their recognizable style that embraces local colors and techniques.

    In early September, the Naruko Hot Springs of the Tohoku region hosts a nationally attended Kokeshi doll making contest for both traditional and modern “creative” styles. Artisans from all over Japan gather to compete in this Kokeshi making competition and the Prime Minister of Japan awards the Grand Prize winner.  The town of Naruko has become so established as the capital of the Kokeshi, the main street is called Kokeshi Dori and is lined with shops that are operated by the local Kokeshi artisans.

    After WWII, a modern school of Kokeshi dolls was created which is now known as the “Creative Kokeshi”. In Japanese, they are also known as “Shingata” Kokeshi, which translates to “new style” Kokeshi. These dolls are made of the same wood used in the traditional styles and the shaping of the dolls is the same way as the traditional dolls, using a lathe. However, the similarities end there. Unlike the traditional dolls, in Creative Kokeshi design there are no limits placed on the shape of the wooden dolls and the artists are encouraged to add their imaginative touch to create distinctive and charming versions of Creative Kokeshi through their use of various shapes and styles. The painting of the faces and the clothing is up to the artist’s imagination and this freedom allows for a wide variety of inspirations and creative applications. In this genre of Kokeshi dolls, you will see girl and boy versions, elder versions, pigtails, hair buns and even jewelry decorated Kokeshi. It is also not unusual to see Kokeshi dolls with more Western appearing features and coloring. The possibilities are endless and the innovation of this new style has resurrected the art of Kokeshi across Japan.  This type of Creative Kokeshi doll allows the artist to remove themselves from the traditional methods and ideas passed down from generations and instead express their own unique style in a modern and individual way. Both the artists and fans have embraced this freedom of expression and have elevated this style of Kokeshi to become very popular among collectors. 

    In Japan, Kokeshi dolls have long been associated with the symbol of youth and are often presented to an expectant mother as a gift.  Sometimes they are even purchased for sad occasions, such as in remembrance of a child who passed away. As they capture the simplicity of youth in their charming appearance, they have withstood the test of time and continue to be a popular collectible in Japan and around the world.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we offer a wide variety of carefully selected Kokeshi dolls for your enjoyment and collection. Many of our dolls are perfect for housewarming gifts, weddings, anniversaries and commemorating special occasions. As with any collectible, it will be hard to stop at just one, and we are happy to provide you with a wonderful assortment of styles and designs that will make your collection extra special.    		   OUR 2009 NEWSLETTERS

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    Kokeshi Dolls

    Asian dolls make for fine collector's items and great gifts. Japanese Kokeshi dolls, also known as kokeshi scenery dolls, were originally created by local artists in Northern Japan as souvenirs for visitors to local hot springs. Start your collection by browsing our collection of authentic Kokeshi dolls for sale.

    Of common Japanese Kokeshi dolls are colorful and fun collectibles.  Kokeshi dolls are wooden dolls characterized by their round heads and long, cylindrical bodies. Produced since the Edo Period, they continue to be hand-made in the Tohoku region of northern Japan. Distinct features help experts distinguish where they were crafted and by whom. 

    * Our Grandparent Kokeshi Dolls are painted with matching robes of two different colors. Details are hand-painted, like their smiling lips and apple cheeks. 
    * Our Samurai Kokeshi Doll has two swords painted into his obi and a traditional, top-knot hairstyle.

    Browse our complete selection of Kokeshi dolls for sale today! To see other Asian dolls and keepsakes, skip over to our Asian Dolls section or Good Luck Items. We also carry a wide array of Asian Decor for your friends' housewarming gift or to bring home a special surprise for your spouse."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7016| :|7729| :|7627| :|7409| :|7756|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/kokeshi-dolls-264.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/kokeshi-dolls-265.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-giftware||ITEM|"Kokeshi Dolls & More"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Asian Gifts - Chinese and Japanese Gifts

    Find a unique and memorable gift from Mrs. Lin's extensive selection of Asian giftware. Whether you're searching for a one-of-a-kind holiday or wedding present or a charming 'thank-you' gift, you'll be inspired and delighted by our wide assortment of quality Asian gift items from China, Japan and Korea and more!

    For a beautiful Japanese gift or Chinese gift sure to make a lasting impression, view our selection of elegant Asian dolls featuring several beautiful geisha-style figures in vivid kimono dress. Or discover the simple yet irresistible charm of traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls.

    Our wide range of Asian giftware also includes lovely Eastern-theme bookmarks, greeting cards, and fabric wallets that offer a thoughtful and eye-catching way to mark a variety of occasions.

    To celebrate special moments, consider a gorgeous Asian-style accessory from our jewelry collection, or a beautiful decorative container to store beloved keepsakes. And for a traditional Eastern-inspired gift idea, browse our assortment of calligraphy sets and red envelopes.

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    		 The food of Korea is known for hearty, flavorful dishes like kimchee and kalbi (barbecued short ribs), while Japanese cuisine has given us favorites like sushi, teriyaki and tempura. This month we continue our study of Asian cuisine by taking a closer look at the food of Korea and Japan complete with ingredients, traditions and a few recipes. For all your Asian meals, remember Mrs. Lin' Kitchen is a great source for equipment, ideas and inspiration.

    Korea

    A Korean table is generally very well balanced – it includes dishes that are high in fiber and protein, low in fat and revolves around staples including rice, vegetables and tofu (called dubu), meat and seafood. Influenced by other Asian cuisines such as Chinese and Japanese, Korean food gets its distinct spicy tastes from various combinations of sesame oil, soybean paste, soy sauce, salt, ginger, ground red chili peppers and garlic, which is used quite frequently. In fact, Korea wins over Italy as the largest consumer of garlic.

    Korean meals are also known for being served alongside a large variety of side dishes. Known as banchan, these side dishes include a range of items from pickled vegetables to preserved fish to kimchee, Korea' most famous condiment. Commonly made with cabbage that has been pickled with ground chili peppers, salt and garlic, kimchee can be made with a variety of other ingredients – such as cucumber, radish, eggplant, fish, squid and clams. Traditionally, the number of banchan served with your meal was a reflection of your status in society. Commoners had 3 to 5 side dishes while the wealthy were served up to 12 side dishes with their meals. Typical banchan includes Korean pancakes, kimchee, seasoned fish cakes, pickled radishes, seasoned potatoes, seaweed, cucumbers and spinach.

    In the north, winters are harsh and cold while in the south, the climate is warm and tropical. Only 20% of the land is arable, with half of that devoted to cultivating rice. Koreans eat medium grain rice, which is also common in Japan, and often add in soybeans or barley for flavor and nutrition. Typically, Northern Koreans consume a lot of pork, while Southerners prefer beef. All types of fish – both fresh and preserved are a main source of protein here.

    One of the most popular meals is Korean BBQ, where meats are cooked over a grill at the center of a table. Popular Korean fare includes bulgogi, thinly sliced beef that has been marinated in soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sugar and chili pepper and then cooked at your table and kalbi, marinated short ribs that are cooked in the same fashion. Served with rice and banchan, these dishes are eaten with gochujang, a flavorful sauce made from fermented soybeans and red peppers and eaten with lettuce and slices of garlic.

    Here is a recipe for bulgogi, one of the most famous dishes in Korea:

    Bulgogi

    Serves 4-6

    Ingredients:

    2 tbsp dark soy sauce
    1 tbsp light soy sauce
    4 tbsp sugar
    1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped
    1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
    6 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tbsp rice wine
    5 tbsp sesame oil
    2 lbs. Beef tenderloin or rib eye, sliced thin
    cooking oil

    Mix all ingredients together, except beef. Add the beef and marinate for at least 1 hour. Heat cooking oil in large frying pan, and cook beef for about 1 minute per side. Traditionally, this dish is served with rice, lettuce, garlic and other Korean condiments.

    Hearty dishes such as soups and stews are also popular Korean dishes, including doenjang jigae, a hearty soybean paste based soup with meat, vegetables, tofu or seafood and seolleongtang, a rich, milky white soup made from ox bones that has been simmered for hours and seasoned with salt. Noodle dishes are also popular, such as naengmyeon, or buckwheat noodles served in icy broth, and japchae, cellophane noodles that are stir-fried with garlic, vegetables and meat. One of Koreans’ most favored noodle dishes is jajangmyun, a Chinese dish of noodles covered with a sauce of black bean with vegetables, meat or seafood.

    With their meals, Koreans drink soju, a vodka-like rice liquor that is known for its high potency as well as a Majuang wine which is commonly made with a blend of Korean and other grapes. Koreans also consume tea which is sometimes brewed with tea leaves, but more commonly with roasted corn, barley or ginseng.

    Japan

    Japan consists of four large islands: Hokkaiko, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu as well as hundreds of smaller islands. Much of its mountainous, volcanic terrain isn’t arable, with its little farmable land dedicated mostly to cultivating rice, Japan' number one staple. Being surrounded by water, much of the Japanese diet is from the sea: fish, shellfish, octopus, squid, lobsters, shrimp and seaweed. Beef, chicken and vegetables are also part of everyday Japanese meals.

    In Japan, dishes are commonly flavored with shoyu (soy sauce), miso (a salty paste made from fermented soybeans), sake (Japanese rice wine), mirin (sweet rice wine), dashi (soup stock made from fish, kelp or mushrooms) and sesame seeds. Sushi lovers will also recognize wasabi, the spicy horseradish-like condiment that is served with fish. For more on sushi, please see our November 2005 and June 2001 newsletters, located in our Newsletter Archives.

    Almost all Japanese meals are served with rice, Japan' most important crop. Gohan, or cooked rice, is the short-grain variety – grains are fluffy and sticky when steamed. (For a closer look at rice, please see our newsletter from August 2005) Rice is also used for a variety of popular items in Japan – such as mochi, or Japanese rice cakes, sake, senbei (rice crackers) rice vinegar (which is used to flavor sushi rice) and rice flour, which is used for Japanese sweets such as daifuku (red bean-filled treats) and dango (Japanese doughnuts).

    In addition to rice, noodles are a popular staple in Japan. Soba are thin, brown noodles made from buckwheat flour, while udon are thick, white noodles made from wheat. Both are served with meat and vegetables in a broth often flavored with shoyu. Also popular is ramen, which are traditionally fresh egg noodles similar to Chinese lo mein. Japanese ramen is commonly served with a meat, soy sauce or fish based stock, and topped with a variety of fixings including egg, bamboo shoots, pork and seaweed.

    Everyday Japanese meals usually include soup, rice and side dishes, which are known as okazu. Ichiju-sansaii (“one soup, three side dishes”) is one of the most common Japanese meals, and includes soup and three side dishes that have been preparing with different techniques. One of the dishes is usually sashimi (raw fish), one is grilled (such as teriyaki) one is simmered – though dishes that have been steamed, deep-fried or vinegared may appear, too.

    Other popular ways of Japanese cooking include nabemono - “one-pot” cooking such as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu, agemono- which are deep-fried dishes such as tonkatsu or tempura, donburi - which is a bowl of hot rice covered with savory toppings, and yakimono – grilled or pan-fried fare like teriyaki or yakisoba.

    Here is a recipe for beef sukiyaki, a popular Japanese dish (adapted from about.com)

    Beef Sukiyaki

    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    -1 pound thinly sliced beef
    -A handful of shirataki noodles (made from yam cakes) or cellophane noodles
    -7-8 shiitake mushrooms
    -1 package enoki mushrooms
    -1 medium size leek
    -1 Chinese cabbage
    -1 package tofu

    For sukiyaki sauce:
    3 tbsp - soy sauce
    3 tbsp - sake (Japanese rice wine)
    3 tbsp - sugar
    1 cup - dashi (Japanese soup stock)
    ·For dipping: 4 eggs

    Cut all ingredients into bite-sized pieces. Arrange all ingredients on a large plate and place the plate at the table. Mix soy sauce, sake, sugar, and soup stock to make sukiyaki sauce. Set on a hot plate or gas grill at the table

    After this point, everything is done at the table as you eat. Heat a little oil in a shallow skillet (can be a fry pan or a hot plate) at the table. Fry beef slices, then add sukiyaki sauce. Add other ingredients when the sauce starts to boil. Simmer until all ingredients are softened. Dip the cooked sukiyaki into the raw, beaten eggs and begin to eat. As the liquid boils away, add more sukiyaki sauce. Serve with steamed rice.

    Tea usually follows each meal, and the Japanese most commonly serve green or teas. There are many varieties of green teas served in Japan, including sencha, an early harvested green tea, hojicha, which is made with roasted green tea leaves and genmaicha, which is a blend of green tea and popped rice. Sake is one of Japan' most popular alcoholic beverages, as is Japanese beer and plum wine.

    Whether your taste buds favor spicy Korean flavors or fresh Japanese tastes, both Korean and Japanese cuisine are not to be missed. For those who’d like to prepare these tasty dishes at home, be sure to check out the pages of Mrs. Lin' Kitchen for all your Asian meal needs.

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    		 During the Koryo era (918-1392), Koreans potters developed the art of making celadon, produced by firing clay at reduced temperatures while using a specific oxidation process. What results from this method is a unique gray-green, or “kingfisher” color, shining through an exquisite glaze on the ceramicware. As celadon production advanced in quality throughout the various kilns of the Korean peninsula where ceramic clays were readily available, a distinctively Korean style of celadon surfaced that was unmatchable in quality. In the twelfth century, Korean celadon became the most sophisticated of its class, incorporating pioneering techniques and exquisite artistry that stand out in the history of ceramics.

    Green-glazed ceramicware from China was regularly found in Korea as early as the ninth century, influencing Korean potters who integrated the firing conditions necessary to produce celadon in their own kilns. Resembling jade in color and shine, celadon was highly prized among the Chinese. Korean potters practiced the craft of making celadon in the Chinese style; their efforts ranged from glazes that were a brownish-yellow color to glazes that achieved the highly-coveted, kingfisher color. Because celadon of the latter quality required precisely maintained temperatures to attain, Korean potters worked on mastering smooth, even tones of the gray-green variety in their ceramicware through the eleventh century.

    Sometime in the twelfth century, Korean celadon production reached a pinnacle of craftsmanship admired by many cultures to this day. A new type of celadon emerged that was strictly Korean, introducing innovative results that were masterfully crafted and almost impossible to imitate. It is believed that a single potter discovered the techniques specific to Korean celadon, which is distinguishable from the Chinese product in a number of ways.

    To begin with, Korean celadon was baked and fired on heaps of sand, resulting in the presence of sand particles on the base of each piece. The glaze was characteristic in that it extended to the foot-ring and base of each piece. Because the foot-ring and base were glazed, three or more spur marks left by the stilts upon which the vessels rested made for another unique attribute. The most impressive aspects of Korean celadon, however, are found in the quality of the glazes, the various shapes, and the use of decorations, each truly distinguishing Korean celadon among others.

    Inlaid designs in Korean celadon were the first of their kind and opened up the possibilities for glazing and designing pottery as a thing of beauty. An inlaid design consisted of an image or figure made by hand or mold, imprinted beneath the surface of the clay, and evenly filled with the body of the piece using white, black, or red clay mixed with water. The piece was then baked, glazed, and baked for a second time, resulting in inlaid patterns and decorations of sparkling colors that enhanced the shimmering quality of the celadon glaze. In combination with incised and carved designs, inlaying became the most frequent type of decoration in use for celadon during the celebrated Koryo period.

    Korean refinement of celadon resulted in glazes that were semitransparent and lighter. The emerald color of the glaze, at times likened to a stunning bluish-gray, was consistently executed with unmatchable perfection during this peak period. During this period, the Korean celadon glaze further evolved to include the iron glaze and the copper underglaze. For the first time ever, the smooth ocean green tone of celadon was interrupted by beautiful undertones of red. (Some scholars attest that this technique was used in China during earlier centuries, but it is widely accepted that the Korean potter developed the technique independent of foreign influence). Decorative techniques expanded to incorporate such novelties as painted celadon, celadon with raised patterns, celadon painting in iron underglazes, painted iron designs on celadon, and celadon painted with striking gold. In addition, sculptured celadon pieces were perfected during the Koryo period and are also regarded as a Korean development.

    Though painted designs included both the playful and formal, the artistry itself was far from frivolous. Executed with precision were expressive images ranging from delicate to bold and refined to casual. Parrots, fish, melons, and lotus flowers were among the favorite motifs of Korean potters, as were cranes in flight, willows and waterfowls, and chrysanthemums and peonies. Depictions of nature in general make a charming attribute of Korean pottery, as a myriad of animals and plants are consistently portrayed with simplicity and grace.

    Korean celadon also stood out for the range of shapes in which the pottery could be found. Nobles of Koryo times highly treasured celadon wares. Though potters were not then considered artists, the fruits of their labor were considered luxury goods for aristocrats and members of the royal family to possess. Kilns were regularly supervised by court officials. Celadon items made for their convenience and enjoyment include bowls, cups, ewers, teapots, wine jugs, wine pots, and food and water storage jars.

    Imagine one example of a celadon ewer, dating from the Koryo period sometime between 1100-1150. In the form of a bamboo shoot, overlapping leaves of bamboo cover the body of the ewer as the straight, defined lines of each bamboo leaf aim towards varying directions within the crackle glaze. Inlaid designs grace everything from the lid, to the handle, to the spout of the ewer, and red copper tones are visible near its base. The potter’s obvious care with meticulous details produces stoneware that is ultimately simple, refined, and elegant.

    Subtly incised decorations were highly favored among the aristocratic elite. For example, a bowl dating between 1100-1150 carries a parrot and flower design. Etched within the inside of the bowl, the light, flowing design is visible but barely perceptible.

    Flower vases and bottles were also popular vessels, as were boxes for jewelry and round cosmetic boxes. Cosmetic boxes were made for the court and aristocrats and commonly had inlaid designs of the most popular motifs such as those described above.

    Though less common, other widely held shapes include boxes fitted with trays, incense burners, water droppers used for making black ink, and water sprinklers used in Buddhist ceremonies that were highly prevalent during the Koryo period. Therefore, celadon-glazed ceramics were not only prized by the nobility, they were also used for temple ceremonies.

    By Koryo custom, special objects were buried with the dead. This enabled the preservation of hundreds of magnificent examples of Korean celadon to remain intact through the present century. Japanese collectors were among the first to examine celadon specimens of the Koryo period, and their present-day pottery is highly influenced by Korea’s art of making celadon.

    Following Mongol invasion in the thirteenth century and a subsequent history that was equally turbulent, Korean celadon production has never revived to its twelfth century vigor and vitality. Revival is however, in progress in Ich’on, a village near Seoul where Korean potters have lived for about 600 years. Few modern-day Korean potters achieve the perfection of Koryo celadon, though the essence of its spirit and artistry lives on through contemporary collections that incorporate cultural values and lasting technique.

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, our individually handmade celadon selection includes one-of-a-kind Korean celadon vases located in the Giftware category, a Chinese celadon tableware set located in the Tableware category under Gift Set/Tableware Set, and a Korean celadon teacup collection in the Teaware category under Teacup-Single (Above $20) range. Our Korean celadon teacups include built-in infusers and matching lids in the tradition of a design mastered over one thousand years ago by Korean potters. In addition to incorporating innovative techniques, our celadon selection boasts a beautiful array of inlaid designs, masterful painting, and shiny glazes fired at just the right temperature to produce magnificent color. Our celadon series of chopsticks rests incorporate the plant and animal designs so treasured by Korean royalty in the Koryo era and include turtle, bamboo, and carp patterns that are popular to this day. Browse through our Tableware category to find celadon dishes, plates, and saucers, or type in celadon under our Search option.

    Whether you are shopping for Korean celadon at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen or elsewhere, keep in mind the indications of superior quality you deserve to have in your personal collection. The right color and shine are essential, as demonstrated by the diligent efforts of Korean celadon potters who pioneered their techniques. Look for a gray-green, or gray-blue shine with a crackle glaze and attempt to avoid pottery tinged in brownish-yellow. Also important are inlaid designs that are masterfully molded with clarity, body, and precision. The most minute of details must be executed with utmost care, in every aspect of the shaping, coloration, or decoration of a Korean celadon vessel. Only thus can a product gain inclusion in this highly distinguished form of ceramicware.

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 6252|6252|ITEM|"Korean Style Long Stainless Steel Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6252.html"|""|(4.55)|(2.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Taiwan and crafted from quality stainless steel, this pair of Korean style long stainless steel chopsticks is a great addition for families or individuals looking for a pair of user-friendly and durable chopsticks.

    Durable and hardy, this pair of long stainless steel chopsticks will last longer than your average pair of plastic, wooden, or bamboo chopsticks. Featuring a smooth shiny surface, this pair of chopsticks is also easy to clean and maintain.

    Popular in Korea, metal chopsticks were used by the royalty in the past, today, stainless steel chopsticks are preferred in many Korean restaurants and home for their sanitary and sturdy property.

    This pair of long stainless steel chopsticks will also work great for food preparation. Perfect for stirring, mixing and whipping food items, this pair of versatile and durable chopsticks is dishwasher safe, and will make a great addition to kitchens and dining tables.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 14"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/korean-style-long-stainless-steel-chopsticks-76.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/korean-style-long-stainless-steel-chopsticks-77.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7740|7740|ITEM|"Kuan Yin Incense Burner"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7740.html"|""|(6.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from clay, this incense burner is a sculpture of Kuan Yin, a goddess of compassion. She can be seen sitting on a lotus peacefully with eyes closed holding a water jug.

    Kuan Yin is a well known deity that is popular in the Chinese culture. She is the most respected and loved goddess throughout the world because of the compassion she shows towards others. She brings comfort to those around her that are in pain, she watches over them like children as what a motherly figure would do.

    There incense burner consist of two parts, the top features Kuan Yin, and the bottom is the base where the incense is held while it is burning. There are holes all around the base, the water jug , the top of her head and on the back of the Kuan Yin allowing your favorite incense smoke to flow out covering your room with the wonderful aroma.

    Bring this incense burner that symbolizes compassion home and share the story of Kuan Yin to your friends and family. This incense burner will definitely bring joy to you and others knowing that there is a goddess that brings comfort for those in pain and at the same time fill your room with the lovely aromatic smoke it produces. Packaged in a box, it would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys incenses and to spread the knowledge about Kuan Yin. (Discontinued)
  • Incense Burner Dimension (D 3-7/8"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/kuan-yin-incense-burner-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/kuan-yin-incense-burner-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 4078|4078|ITEM|"Kunisada Japanese Kabuki Actor Woodblock Print Paper Wallet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/4078.html"|""|(6.95)|(3.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this charming paper wallet features one of the most recognized woodblock print by the famous 19th century Japanese woodblock print artist Utagawa Kunisada.

    Like the other woodblock print artists of his time, Kunisada is a master at the craft of woodblock print, utilizing composition, colors and intricate details, he showed the lifestyle of many artists, specifically, kabuki actors during the Edo period in Japan.

    Beautifully crafted, this paper wallet showcases one of Kunnisada’s most famous work-the kabuki actor. With a charming interior featuring a charming light blue with a dark blue trimming, this paper wallet makes a fine gift for friends and loved ones.

    With one large pocket on the inside, this paper wallet is perfect for keeping your cash and cards safe in style.

    Featuring this classic Japanese art work of a kabuki actor with unique exaggerated expressions in vivid colors, this paper wallet is sold and packaged individually, and is a fine addition for lovers of traditional Japanese art.
  • Wallet Dimension (W 7-1/2"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/kunisada-japanese-kabuki-actor-woodblock-print-paper-wallet-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/kunisada-japanese-kabuki-actor-woodblock-print-paper-wallet-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| web-announcement-newsletter-082811||INFO1COLUMN|"Labor Day Sale 2011"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 8365|8365|ITEM|"Lacquer Pearl Aqua Chopsticks (2 Only)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8365.html"|""|(4.15)|(3.85)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Simple yet elegant, these even-toned chopsticks offer a refreshing aqua tone that will accent all types of tableware. Made of lacquer, these smooth glazed chopsticks have rounded square tops that taper into slender pointed tips. Made in Japan. Discontinued, only 2 left
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lacquer-pearl-aqua-chopsticks-2-only-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lacquer-pearl-aqua-chopsticks-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| t2225|T2225|ITEM|"Lacquered Wooden Long handle Tea Spoon and Tea Tongs Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2225.html"|""|(15.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China, this lacquered wooden long handle tea spoon and tea tongs set is a great gift for tea lovers. Crafted from quality wood and lacquered to a smooth finish, this tea accessories set makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves tea.

    Crafted from a gorgeous honey toned wood, this long handle tea spoon and tea tongs set is designed to help you create the perfect cup of tea. The long handled tea scoop is perfect for scooping out tealeaves. Using a tea scoop not only allows you to measure the amount of tealeaves, it ensures the freshness of leaves by avoiding contact with moisture and oil on our hands.

    Tea tongs can be used to remove excess tealeaves prior to brewing, and can also be used to remove tealeaves after the brew is complete in the final process of cleaning the teapot.

    A useful accessories set for tea lovers, this long handle tea spoon and tea tongs set is a must-have for the true tea lover.

    Hand washing is recommended for this set. Sold Out & Discontinued
  • Tea Scoop Dimension (D 6-3/4"")
  • Tea Tongs Dimensions (D 7"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lacquered-wooden-long-handle-tea-spoon-and-tea-tongs-set-55.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lacquered-wooden-long-handle-tea-spoon-and-tea-tongs-set-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12266-1|12266-1|ITEM|"Large Arctic Ice Abalone Japanese Ceramic Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12266-1.html"|""|(16.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The fascinating shape of this Japanese ceramic bowl is certain to garner attention and compliments. This piece of Asian tableware is neither round nor oval, but uniquely shaped like an abalone shell. A larger bowl in the Artic Ice Tableware Collection, it is made in Japan, where the shellfish is believed to contain an elixir for life, according to traditional folklore. The 6-1/2"" by 6"" Japanese Bowl and 5-1/2"" by 5"" Small Japanese Bowlare other pieces that have this same interesting shape. This Japanese ceramic bowl, inspired by traditional Japanese tableware, captures the essence of nature and earthy elements both in shape and design. The edges of this Japanese bowl are hammered by hand, and the entire bowl is hand-glazed. This is truly a piece of craftsmanship. The bowl is splattered and speckled with blue and pearl glaze, on a gray base. The pattern looks textured from a distance, but the matte finish is smooth to the touch. The effect is contemporary and enticing. This modern Asian bowl is an ideal piece for all your favorite foods, like pasta, salad, a dry noodle dish, fried rice, or macaroni and cheese. Fill this Japanese ceramic bowl with a different elixir for life- delicious food! You will impress your guests with both culinary skills and a beautiful piece of Japanese ceramics. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (L 8"" x W 7"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (33 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2.5 oz)
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    "|"Grill and barbeque the Japanese way with this earthenware hibachi grill decorated with Japanese calligraphy. Base will also accommodate medium size of Shabu Shabu pots for a delicious hot pot dinner. To learn more about hibachi cooking and for recipes you can try at home, please read our March 2007 newsletter. Made in China.
  • Grill Base Dimension (L 5-1/2” x W 5-1/2” x H 5”)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 8 oz.)
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    "|"Prepare and enjoy a variety of delicious and comforting hot pot dishes with our delightful floral and cream color earthen donabe clay pot. Made in Japan, this large clay cooking and serving pot is designed to hold between four and five servings of soups, stews and more-perfect for a family meal or cozy dinner party!

    Safe for use in the dishwasher and stove top, this durable earthen donabe clay pot consists of a wide bowl and handled lid featuring easy-to-grip raised white ribbing. This pot is also as lovely as it is versatile; its natural cream background is accented by bouquets of lively blue and pink flowers painted on its lid.

    Except for a small smooth segment along the top of the bowl, this multi-use pot has a sanded texture; this porous surface allows the earthen donabe clay pot to be placed directly over a heated range or portable stove.

    This family-style pot is similar in function and style to our series of smaller and individual-serving donabe pots. Each pot comes shipped securely in a brown paper box.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 6"" with lid on), D 9-3/4"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 10.2 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality Japanese hinoki wood, this Japanese wooden sushi rice bowl is the perfect tool for the sushi lover and sushi chef.

    Commonly known as hangiri, wooden sushi rice bowl, is a vital tool in the creation of sushi. Used in the final steps of preparing the rice used in sushi, the hangiri is used to help the cooked rice cool and is vital in the dressing of sushi rice.

    The large flat base design of this wooden sushi rice bowl helps with the even cooling and balanced mixing of rice vinegar, sugar and salt in the preparation of sushi rice.

    Japanese hinoki wood comes from a breed of cypress tree native to Japan. Hinoki trees provide timber of the highest quality, and as a result, hinoki wood is used in the construction of royal palaces, shrines, temples and baths.

    Other than its well-known quality, hinoki wood is the preferred material for hangiris because hinoki wood helps to absorb some of the excess moisture from cooked rice.

    A quality addition to the kitchen of any sushi lover, this wooden sushi rice bowl makes a creative and useful gift for anyone who enjoys sushi.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
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    With a large size, this cherry blossom bowl is ideal for serving salad, soup, stews, main dishes, or Asian dessert dishes. The rim of the serving bowl features a naturalistic look with dark brown speckles set against an earthen brown.

    Featuring a smooth matt finish, this large cherry blossom bowl is a charming and versatile addition to any dining table.

    With the quiet charm of late winter entering into early spring, this large cherry blossom bowl is at once poetic and enchanting.

    Packaged in a paper box, this large serving bowl is perfect for host and hostesses who love throwing dinner parties. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this beautiful Japanese sake set features Japanese writing with the words ""Issho Isshio"" which means, ""Laugh to Stay Young"". Bring this fine earthen sake set to any gathering with friends so everyone can enjoy laughs together while enjoying some delicious sake.

    Made from a sandy textured clay, this Japanese sake set makes itself unique by giving a natural earthen look with several different colors of blue, brown, green and red throughout the sake jug and sake cups. The sake jug is a tall traditional flask with a calming blue that fades into light brown to deep brown hues on the top of the flask with a smooth and glossy glaze. The sake jug also has Japanese characters roughly made, exposing the natural sandy clay of the flask with the words ""Issho Isshio"" which is a phrase that means, ""Laugh to Stay Young"". The neck of the flask is also adorned with a straw rope to hold the flask when pouring as well. The sake cups are each a different color with an uneven blotch as if dipped in hues of a speckled brown. The sake cups also have small smooth ridges for a better hold as well.

    Welcome the best of friends to enjoy stories, laughs, and make memories with this ""Laugh to Stay Young"" Japanese sake set. As it comes prepared in a paper gift box, this calligraphy sake set is also perfect to gift wrap and give as a gift to any new friendship, wedding, or as a housewarming gift.

    As this item is made from a more sandy and rough textured clay, small crackle glazes are normal to be seen by the spout of the jug which occurred during baking. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
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  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
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  • Cup Capacity (1 fl. oz.)
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    "|"Six animated frogs seem to take turns in a playful game of leaping. Colored in black ink, a matching calligraphy phrase appears among the frogs. Set against a classic, gold background, the scene is elegantly framed by the gold metal case that holds up to ten business cards. A perfect gift for the busy business person. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
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    		 If you ever had Asian stir-fry, chances are you would have had dishes prepared by this cooking vessel that chefs of Asian cuisine can’t do without. Despite the regional differences in Chinese cuisines and despite the variations in regional epicural cultures, the one thing you will find in almost any Chinese kitchen is the handy cooking utensil known as—the wok. 

    For those unfamiliar with the wok, its appearance may seem strange. Rounded at the base, heavy and coarse in appearance, it seems more cumbersome as a cooking utensil than what chefs would prefer—something light weight, stream-lined and preferably non-stick. The wok seems counter-intuitive at first glance in a modern day kitchen with its clumsy appearance. 

    What then, is the reason for its ubiquitous presence not just in Chinese family kitchens, but even in renowned restaurants across various kinds of Asian cuisine? What is the attraction for this round based and coarse cooking vessel that can explain its wide spread popularity? In this month’s newsletter, we seek to unravel the mystery behind the wok, going in depth into its construction, history, its charm, and most important how it is used.

    All about the wok

    Although it is unclear when the very first wok was invented, it is speculated that woks have been in use for over a thousand years. First said to have appeared somewhere in East Asia, some sources also claim that woks may have originated in Southeast Asia where metal works were more developed. 

    The shape of woks with their wide rim and round base is a result of the shape of the pit stove of traditional China. Because the pit stoves were concave in the center for coals and firewood, the round base of the wok made it easy to fit on top of the stove. 

    Contemporary woks are typical made from carbon steel or cast iron and they usually come in two forms—the looped handle form, or the pan or stick handle form. Today a variety of sizes and shapes are made available catering to different users from homemakers to chefs. With all these new options and variations made available, you can be sure that you can find a wok that will suit your need and purpose.

    Choosing your wok

    With all these options available, how should one go about picking out the perfect wok? We will start by discussing the wok material.

    Today, woks are generally made from carbon steel or cast iron. Occasionally, in the Western market, one would also find non-stick Teflon coated steel woks and aluminum woks. 

    Carbon steel woks are by the far most widely used woks. The reason for their popularity is because they are inexpensive, relatively light in weight, and have good heat conduction and durability. Most woks found in homes today are carbon steel woks. The downside to the carbon steel wok is that because of its material, carbon steel woks are more difficult to season and maintain. Because the seasons on carbon steel woks tend to be easily removed, food also tends to stick more easily to carbon steel woks.

    Cast iron woks on the other hand are less commonly used now a days although in the past cast iron woks were widely used. Cast iron woks are heavier than carbon steel and less durable.  However, cast iron woks are easier to season and maintain. Two types of cast iron woks are typically available in the market, a Chinese cast iron type and a Western cast iron type. The Western cast iron wok is significantly thicker than the Chinese type and is more durable but they are slow heating and slow cooling and as a result controlling temperature is a challenge.  The Western cast iron wok is also difficult to wield because of their weight, making it hard for the tossing action used by many Chinese chefs.

    Chinese cast iron woks are lighter in weight than their Western counterpart and have a better heat retention and uniform heat distribution property. It is also easy to season because they tend to have a more stabilized form of carbonized seasoning on the wok surface. As a result food are less likely to stick to the wok. However, Chinese cast irons are also known to be fragile. Their brittle surface means that they can easily be shattered when dropped.  But because the form of wok that is most closely kept in make to the traditional Chinese wok, many chefs still use Chinese cast iron woks. 

    Today, you can also easily find Teflon coated woks with non-stick properties on the market.  The Teflon is convenient for use because one would not need to season woks before use.  However, Teflon woks are easily scratched and cannot be used to cook at high temperatures as the Teflon coating will melt and chemically breakdown in a vapor that inhaled would cause flu like symptoms.  As a result, Teflon woks are only good for light stir-frying and do not have the large versatility of carbon steel and cast iron woks.

    Aluminum wok, less common in the market, is another option to consider when choosing a wok of your choice.  Aluminum woks are great conductors of heat, however they do not retain heat very well, and as a result is not a very popular choice. Furthermore the soft physical property of pure aluminum woks also means that they damage easily. 

    Knowing the material that your wok is made of will help you choose the perfect wok that will suit your needs and purposes, but understanding the properties of the different wok materials is not enough, it is also good to understand the different types of woks.

    The shape of things

    As mentioned earlier, woks are largely divided two main types based on the shape of their handles. Most commonly found are two types of handles on woks. One is the looped handles that are usually found on both sides of the wok and are commonly used by chefs to hold onto for the tossing action famously associated with Chinese stir-fry. Because both the looped handles are usually made of metal, chefs usually use a towel to hold onto the handle so as to avoid burns.  It takes great skills and arm strength, but the effect is rewarding as the looped handled woks are also usually found on the deeper woks with a larger rounded bottom that is better suited to tossing and stir-frying. 

    The stick handle is closer in concept to a frying pan. It is a perpendicular handle that sticks out and can be used for tossing actions. However, because most woks made from cast iron or carbon steel are heavy, the stick handle is not commonly used as it is unable to balance the weight of a large wok. Because stick handles are usually found in smaller, shallower woks, they are less popular as they do not have the same capacity as a large wok that facilitates tossing and stir-frying. 

    Seasoning your wok

    Once you have selected your wok and have purchased it, the next thing you need to do before you can start whipping up your favorite stir-fry dishes is to season your wok. The word seasoning is the name of a process of preparing the surface of a cookware so that it form a stick-resistant coating to prevent food sticking to the cookware during use. With non-stick cookware so easily available in the market today, not many people still need to season their cookware, but with a wok, this is often a must.

    Unless you have chosen a non-stick Teflon coated wok, most other woks would require you to season your wok. To season your wok, begin by heating the wok to dry it and then coating a very thin layer of animal fat oil or vegetable oil onto the surface of the wok. This is to be followed by a process of heating. The wok should be heated so that the fat or oil layer can polymerize into a base coating. The wok is usually allowed to heat for half an hour to an hour.  This process of seasoning has to be repeated several times in order for a good coating layer to form. Usually, over time with constant usage, when one uses oil in a wok, the seasoning layer becomes more protected. 

    Enjoy Stir-frying

    Many Chinese chefs and culinary experts discuss this elusive thing known as “wok hei”. It can be translated into Wok-air, but it is a name given to the subtle taste that gives stir-fry dishes that added fragrance and flavor, as many believe from the process of using a wok. Often cooked over a high fire with vigorous tossing and stir-frying action, lovers of stir-fry dishes can attest to the unique flavor that using a wok gives their favorite dishes.

    You can now try your hand at it too. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we have various types of woks.
    You can be sure to find one that will suit your taste and your preference. Beyond various kinds of premium woks, we also have all other wok accessories you may need from wok rings to wok scrubs, you will find them all right here.

    		OUR 2011 NEWSLETTERS

    Learning all about the Chinese wok

    Obon Festival:Remembering the Dead and Celebrating Family Ties

    Asian Ceramics-the Exquisite Asian Art form

    Asian Alcohol-An Enchanting Journey of flavor, culture and history (Part II)

    Asian Alcohol-An Enchanting Journey of flavor, culture and history (Part 1)

    The Way of the Samurai: Exploring Japan's Revered Noble Warriors

    Chinese New Year 2011: The Year of the Metal Rabbit

    Red Envelopes: Asia's Ancient and Auspicious Gift-Giving Tradition


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    Our color choices range from black, blue, and pink, to natural wood, and more, so singles, parents, and kids of all ages can find the hues that best suit them. Wooden chopsticks, silver chopsticks, and golden chopsticks are all here.

    How do training chopsticks work? Shaped like clothespins, these chopsticks are connected at the center with a metal wire, so beginners don’t need to struggle with the hardest part of all, keeping two separate chopsticks from crumbling in your hands while eating rice with chopsticks.

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    It is believed that the lucky cat with the left paw raised is expressly for welcoming business and customers. This version will often be displayed in businesses and workplaces in order to beckon luck in these areas. The placement of the paw has evolved over time and it is thought that the higher the paw is raised, the more the luck as well. Often times, the other paw will hold a Japanese gold coin or koban and is symbolic of good fortune and riches.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen we have collected several versions of this Asian lucky cat from the miniscule, to prominent sized ones as well. Some of them are also made into coin banks which are common in Japan, much like the beloved ""piggy bank"" here. As a gift for you and to others, these lucky cats are full of good intentions and well wishes.

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    Although we walk by a Buddha or Kuan Yin figurine throughout life, the statues are reminders, but do not explain the story of each of these legends. Many times these two deities are displayed in temples next to one another as their works are so similar to one another.
    In Buddhism, karma is what keeps individuals coming back to earth time and time again rather than enjoying the serenity of Nirvana or Heaven. In order to break the cycle of being reborn, one must live a completely good life and reach the state of enlightenment.
     
    Kuan Yin

    The Buddhist’s version of the Virgin Mary is named Kuan Yin. She is known as an enlightened person who has chosen to stay on earth, rather than enjoy the fruits of Heaven. Her name is Sanskrit means “born of the lotus” and is displayed in many figurines as she holds a flower in her palm. The lotus is known to grown from an area that has no nutrients and is widely known as a symbol for rebirth.

    Her choice to stay on earth is to protect those of us who are still on here has made her name synonymous with compassion, kindness and mercy. Though her statues depict different versions of this idol, she always is thought of as a peaceful and calming entity.

    At first, she was represented in the form of a man but eventually began to be portrayed as a woman and has since been prominently displayed in temples throughout the world. Some stories tell that the most recognizable Kuan Yin is a representation of a Chinese princess from 700 B.C. who was a saint and is draped in a robe in prayer. Other times, statues of this deity have a lotus flower in hand and other depict her pouring water from a jug as a symbolic gesture to the nectar of life. She is a thin and beautiful woman in most of her depictions and though is very powerful but has a radiance of grace and peace in her face.

    While many Gods are thought to punish humans for their sins, Kuan Yin is quite the opposite. Being an enlightened being and not a God, she wishes only to help people fulfill their karmic duties so that they will stop having to repeat the lifecycle and is even thought to help with those struggling with fertility. Throughout the world, she is thought to be a savior and is worshiped in temples and homes all over.

    Buddha

    Known best for his round belly and bald head, Buddha is much more than a bronze statue that sits on an alter or in an art lover's home. While anyone can become a Buddha by obtaining enlightenment, there is one Buddha who is the most well-known. Buddha Shakyamuni.

    Born into a royal family in 624 B.C. in the kingdom of Nepaland is said to have known 64 different languages, he gave it all up to help people finish their karmic cycles; much like Kuan Yin.

     
    Similar, to the story of Jesus in which he fasted for 40 days and 40 nights alone, Buddha ventured to the woods along to reach an enlightened state. Buddha Shakyamuni gave up his royal rights and wealth upon doing this. He cleared his mind from all his worldly delusions so that one day he would be able to help others do the same.  He was presented with temptations of women and worldly possessions as Jesus is said to have been, but was unwavering in his desire to rid himself of all negative and material thoughts.

    During this time, Buddha was in search of enlightenment; or becoming fully human. His intent was not to become a God, but to become fully aware and thus a complete human. His goal to become enlightened was purely so that he could help the other mortals on earth in leading the best life they can.

    Once he reached this state, he created a doctrine for people to follow in order to lead the best life possible. In this religion people do not worship a person, but rather try to completely live life without doing partaking in bad acts. It is said that those who claim to be enlightened should be doubted, while those who are on a continuous journey to better the world and themselves are the ones to trust.

    The Buddhist religion is thought to have started some 2,500 years ago in India and Buddha Shakyamuni who was born in Lumbini (inside Nepal) is the founder of this movement. The guidelines to being a Buddhist are simple, "Abandon all negative action; create perfect virtue and subdue your own mind." It is one of the most modern religions in the way that it is a logical approach to life and is easily applied into everyday life.

    The path to enlightenment is a very simple life. Buddhas throughout the world who have followed Buddha Shakyamuni live a fully compassionate life in which they look to themselves for happiness. In the Western society, the prominent way of living is a view in which material goods bring happiness. Statues and figurines are daily reminders for all those who display them and are each thought to attract luck, love and a beautiful life.

    Both of these Buddhist icons are examples of how to free your life of karma and live a pure. Place Kuan Yin and Buddha next to one another for luck and are reminders of a good life. So next time you rub the Buddha's belly for good luck and fortune you will know his history. To invite luck into your own life, see Mrs. Lin's collection of statues and candles and place them throughout your home and office.     		  OUR 2009 NEWSLETTERS

    Plastic Sushi

    Meditate Your Stress Away
    Sushi Chef Apprentice

    Bring a Touch of Asia to your Western Home

    The Zen State of Mind: Wake Up!

    Chinese Wedding Traditions

    Kokeshi Doll

    Legendary Kuan Yin and Buddha

    Lucky Charms

    Mahjong A Game for the ages

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| light-asian-snacks-june2013-newsletter||INFO1COLUMN|"Light Asian Snacks - June 2013 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

    With such varied culinary possibilities, across the Asian continent, it is indeed difficult to talk about Asian snack choices.  For the month of June, with the approach of summer, our newsletter will look at some ideal light Asian snacks for the summer months ahead.  Whether you are planning an outdoor garden tea session for guests to try some new unique Asian snacks with iced tea, or if you are planning a soiree feast under the summer moon, here are some great snack ideas for the month of June. 

    Sweet

    Kami

    Occasionally, we all have a craving for sweets.  When it comes to sweets, there are myriad of unique and interesting sweets from pastries to traditional sweets all across Asia.  We have only handpicked a few of our favorites to cover in this month’s newsletter.

    Amanatto
    A traditional Japanese confectionary that is made from azuki or other beans.  And is made by simmering in syrup sugar followed by drying.  Refined sugar is sprinkled on the top.  Sweet, crunchy with a satisfying syrupy aftertaste.   Amanatto originated in the Edo period in Japan, and is a traditional snack that pairs well with tea.  With a sweet delicate taste, amanatto is great all year round.  In the summer months, it would offer a nice pairing with a cool glass of lemonade.

    Dango
    A sweet rice dumpling snack made from rice flour, and is similar in texture to mochi.  Commonly served with green tea, dangos are eaten all year round and has seasonal flavors that are popular during specific seasons. 

    Each dango is usually circular and are served on a skewer that features three or four dangos.  There are a variety of flavors ranging from red beans to green tea to sesame.  Tasty and a delight to look at, dango makes a great light snack for garden parties.

    Kakigori
    Kakigori is a Japanese shaved ice dessert flavored with fruit-flavored syrups and condensed milk, and is a perfect snack for the sweltering summer heat.  Kakigori has a soft fluffy consistency reminiscent of freshly fallen snow.   Today electric ice shaving machines can be easily found online for reasonable prices, and may be a fun addition for the summer months. 

    Pisang Goreng
    Originating in Malaysia and Indonesia, pisang goreng is a fried banana snack that involves bananas that are battered and then deep fried.  Satisfyingly tasty, pisang goring is also sometimes served with a scoop of ice cream on the top. 

    Sour

    For a small number of people, sour is a desirable flavor that is often craved.  Here are some of our recommendations for the hot summer months.

    Pickled Mango
    Mangoes are abundant in Southeast Asia and while the fruit is in season, they are often harvested and preserved.  Pickle mangos are extremely popular in tropical Southeast Asian countries, where mangoes are pickled both to preserve the fruit and to create unique and tasty condiments as well as snacks.

    Pickled mangoes can be found in India, Cambodia, Malaysia as well as Singapore.  In India, mangoes are first sundried and then spices including chili, lime, garlic and citron are added to create a thick condiment paste.  This paste is often spicy, sour and extremely flavorful.  It makes interesting dip for oeuvres.

    Another form of pickled mangos more commonly found in Southeast Asia takes slices of unripe or green mangoes and places them in a liquid filled with sugar, vinegar and chili to create the sour, sweet and slightly spicy snack.  For those with a taste for the sour with a tinge of sweet and spicy, this is an excellent choice.

    Pickled Pineapples
    Similar in preparation process as the pickled mangoes, pickled pineapples are a sweeter option than pickled mangoes.  Often even though it carries traces of sour, its forefront tastes are sweet and spicy.
     
    Umeboshi
    Often translated as Japanese salt plums or Japanese pickled plums, this best describes the taste of umeboshi.  Extremely sour or salty, they are typically served as a side dish, or are paired with other food items.  Sometimes these are eaten in a rice ball with the pit intact.  Because of their strong flavors, umeboshi are very often eaten in small quantities.  Many people eat umeboshi as snacks.

    In Japan, umeboshi are believed to aid digestion and help nausea.  It is also believed that they remove toxicity in one’s body system, so are often used as cures for hangovers. 


    Salty
    For some, snack cravings demand something salty in order to be truly satisfying for this group, there are some unique Asian snacks that might add a surprising mix to your summer nights.

    Japanese seaweed
    Also known as nori, Japanese seaweed has a ubiquitous place in Japanese cuisine.  Featured extensively in a variety of Japanese dishes, seaweed is also often enjoyed on its own as a form of light snack. 
    Rich in iodine, protein and dietary fiber, this is a healthy snack choice that will offer a tasty flavor and works wonderfully with beer and cold drinks.

    Japanese seaweed typically comes packaged in plastic wrappers that keep the moisture out in order to keep the seaweed fresh and crunchy. The flavor of Japanese seaweed is light, salty with a touch of marine and mineral aftertaste.  Its texture is thin and crispy and is very light. 
    Nori can also be used creatively to create interesting finger food items and snack wraps. 

    Edamame
    Also known as edamame beans, edamame is a Japanese light dish that is often enjoyed as a side dish, or as a snack to go with tea, or with a cool glass of beer.  Edamame are immature green soybeans that are prepared in the pod.  Picked before they are ripened, edamame pods’ ends are first cut and then the pods are steamed or boiled. 

    Edamame are typically lightly salted with coarse salt that gives it a savory and mineral-like flavor.  Rich in protein, dietary fiber and micronutrients, edamame makes a healthy yet delicious snack for the health conscious.

    For the summer months, this is a fine choice to pair with an ice cold glass of beer or tea.

    Grilled Cuttlefish
    Believed to have originated in Japan, but is also commonly found in China and many other Southeast Asian countries, grilled cuttlefish is a flavorful snack choice that is at once delicious and addictive. 

    It is common to find grilled cuttlefish in airtight plastic packages in Japan.  Grilled cuttlefish most probably originated from street vendors.  Prepared over an open grill, grilled cuttlefish generally resembles a flattened out sheet of shredded wood.  Its flavor is surprising and rich, and like the edamame, it has rich nutritious content and works great with beer and other cool drinks.  Some also enjoy grilled cuttlefish with spicy chili sauce to give this snack an extra kick.

    Bitter

    For the rare few, bitter is not a flavor that repels but one that offers myriad possibilities.  In Asian cuisine, bitter flavored dishes are sometimes believed to hold cooling properties perfect for the hot summer months ahead.

    Pavakkai Chips
    A crispy fritter snack made from bitter gourd originating from India.  Bitter gourds are first deep fried.  Chili powder, and other spices are added to give the crisp other flavors to complement the bitter taste of bitter gourd.  During the hot months of July and August, bitter snacks might give an interest mix.  Recipes for pavakkai chips can be easily found on the internet.  It might be worth trying your hand at whipping up this interesting snack. 

    Sake
    Chilled sake can be a great way to cool off the heat as well.  Many of the snacks suggested above also pairs well with sake.  From edamame, to dango, to amanatto, to pavakkai chips, a good glass of chilled sake can add a whole new refreshing take to your summer night soiree or afternoon garden party.  Serve sake in our glass sake sets for an added touch of fun. and serve those delicious Asian light snacks with our many beautiful tableware.

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 8752|8752|ITEM|"Light Blue Ceramic Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8752.html"|""|(6.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"With a well that is traditionally larger than Western soup spoons, Asian soup spoons are sized to allow for soups that include noodles, dumplings or bits of meat or vegetables. Use this spoon the next time you serve your favorite soup – from wonton soup to chicken noodle. Made of ceramic, this spoon is covered with a light blue glaze, with white edges and an unglazed white bottom. Extremely versatile – this spoon will suit tableware in all types and colors. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
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  • Chopstick Bag Dimension (L 10-1/8"" x W 1-7/8"")
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    "|"With a smooth and glossy texture that shines and catches light, this Japanese sauce bowl is sure to be spotlighted on your dining room table! This floral-shaped Asian dip bowl is painted in a stunning light jade green color, and has uniquely scalloped edges that resemble the gentle petals of a cherry blossom. This undulating rim not only helps prevent sauces and other items from spilling out, but also creates useful ridges where you can lay your chopsticks in between. The bottom of this small Japanese dipping bowl exposes the original ceramic from which it was made. You’ll be able to feel the high-quality Japanese craftsmanship in your hands! Furthermore, the exquisite color and design of this Asian dip bowl matches that of the Cherry Blossom Tableware Collection, from which you can create an elegant and cohesive tableware spread. You can pair this Japanese sauce bowl with a cherry blossom rectangular plate to serve some of your favorite snack and dip combinations, such as gyoza and ponzu sauce, celery and peanut butter, or nachos and guacamole. You can also find uses for this small Japanese dipping bowl in other rooms of the house as well! Its small size makes it ideal for holding office supplies such as paper clips, staples, and tacks. Or, you can gift it to your friends to organize their earrings and other charms. The possibilities are truly endless with this little Japanese sauce bowl!
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/light-green-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/light-green-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1213|S1213|ITEM|"Light of Spring Cherry Blossom Japanese Sake Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1213.html"|""|(43.55)|(37.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this cherry blossoms Japanese sake set for four is part of the Light of Spring collection, and features the well loved Japanese cherry blossoms as this set’s central motif.

    Cherry blossoms, also known as sakura, is a well loved flower in Japan. Blooming in spring, cherry blossoms are celebrated for their gorgeous but short bloom. A poetic symbol of transient beauty, cherry blossom is commonly featured in Japanese art and poetry.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth polished finish, this cherry blossom Japanese sake set features a sake jug and four matching sake cups. Perfect for serving and enjoying your favorite sake warmed or chilled in the company of friends.

    Beautiful impressionistic depictions of cherry blossoms in bloom in gently arranged to give the impression of cherry blossom flowers waving gently in the breeze.

    Dishwasher safe, this cherry blossom Japanese sake set makes an excellent gift idea for friends and loved ones.
  • Sake Jug Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8 x H 6-5/8"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-5/8"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Sake Jug Capacity (13 fl. oz.)
  • Sake Cup Capacity (1 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10.3 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted with quality ceramic, this cherry blossom square Japanese dish set of four is part of the Light of Spring collection and features four unique treat dishes perfect for serving side dishes, appetizers, desserts and treats.

    Featuring the motif of Japanese cherry blossoms, also known as sakura, this square Japanese dish set features four unique color schemes of pink and white, pink and green, pink and peach, and pink and blue. Each showcasing a charming and delicate design of cherry blossoms in bloom in an impressionist depiction, bringing to mind the gentle movement of cherry blossoms in the breeze against green foliage, the blue sky or against white and peach petals.

    Glazed to a smooth polished finish, this square Japanese dish set is dishwasher safe, and is a charming gift idea for friends and family. It is also a wonderful way to brighten up your dining table for spring. Discontinued
  • Treat Plate Dimension (L 3-3/4"" x W 3-3/4"" x H 1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 0.6 oz)
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    Cherry blossoms, also known as sakura in Japan, are endearing symbols of transient beauty in Japan. Every year, during the cherry blossom festival, families and friends gather to admire the beautiful cherry blossoms. This lovely pair of chopsticks celebrates this lovely symbol and makes a wonderful addition to any dining table.

    Featuring the lovely natural grains of wood on the bottom portion and the lovely maroon background against which light pink cherry blossoms dance in the air, spiraling to the ground, this pair of cherry blossom chopsticks is both charming and functional.

    With broad tops that taper to narrow tips, this pair of cherry blossom chopsticks is light in weight and easy to use. Great for beginner users and seasoned users alike, this pair of chopsticks is a great option whether you are looking for gift ideas or chopsticks for personal use.

    Individually sold. This item is not dish washer safe and hand washing is recommended.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    "|"Allow your dining table to come alive with the sweetness of spring! This enchanting little Japanese dipping sauce bowl takes on the shape of a blooming cherry blossom flower, covered in a cheerful light pink paint. The scalloped edges of this Asian dip bowl fade into a slightly darker pink, giving it a natural gracefulness. Delicate pistils are painted in the Japanese sauce bowl’s interior, giving the illusion that this little bowl is truly a beautiful cherry blossom flower plucked from a tree’s branches. Finished with a smooth and glossy glaze except for the bowl’s exposed ceramic bottom, this Japanese dipping sauce bowl shines in the light. Its soft color palette and graceful design allow it to be paired with a great number of Asian tableware pieces, such as the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Square Plate. Knowing that this little Asian dip bowl was made in Japan makes it all the more meaningful, as cherry blossoms are known to symbolize renewal, fragility, and the transience of life in Japanese culture. Matching this Japanese sauce bowl with a cherry blossom sushi plate will allow you to serve sushi and soy sauce in a stylish and cohesive manner. Beyond sushi, you can plate up other popular snack and dip combinations, such as mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce or strawberries and melted chocolate. However, this Japanese dipping sauce bowl can also be used around the house to sort small items such as jewelry, paper clips, coins, or keys. No matter what you use this versatile little Asian dip bowl for, you’ll be able to relish in the happiness of springtime all year round.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-3/8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood this pair of nice chopsticks makes an excellent addition to any kitchen.

    In a lively shade of lilac, this pair of nice chopsticks features a luxuriant design of intricate floral and leaf garlands in gold and is a fancy way to serve and enjoy your favorite Asian dishes from sushi to ramen.

    Lacquered to a smooth, shiny finish, this pair of nice chopsticks feature square tops that taper to narrow tips. Designed to facilitate use, this pair of chopsticks’ tapered tips is designed to aid in the gripping and breaking apart of food items.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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  • Product Wt. (0.3 oz.)
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  • Chopstick Holder Dimension (L 9-5/8"" x W 1-1/8"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.7 oz.)
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    "|"We should all take a drink to long life! Not only can you brew the perfect cup of tea with this mug, you can enjoy it at your leisure. This great mug comes with a fitted lid that serves to keep the heat in your cup, where it belongs. This unisex tea mug is decorated with traditional Chinese motifs and magnolias on a light green porcelain surface. The Chinese characters for long life are placed around the mug's surface and lid and are a most welcome sentiment for young and old alike.

    This clever mug includes a removable porcelain tea infuser that allows the user to brew the perfect cup in their very own mug. Hot water is poured over the infuser filled with your favorite tea, after two or three minutes the infuser is removed, and voila! You are set for a relaxing experience.

    Easy to use as it is dishwasher and microwave safe. Comes packaged in a gift box for easy gift giving, add some tea and crackers for a perfect gift. Co-workers, friends and loved ones will appreciate the sentiments and the thoughtfulness of this unique gift. Made in China.
  • Mug Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
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    "|"Celebrate a long and healthy life with this beautiful and artistic infuser tea mug. A traditional Chinese design that alternates between lucky red, prosperous blue and energizing yellow wrap around the lid and top and base of the mug. A yellow, abstract vine design winds its way around the exterior of the mug and continues down to the top of the handle. Between the vines is China's favorite flower, the pink peony. This flower is so popular it has its own holiday, April 20, and is also considered a good omen. The happy pink, white and yellow blossoms bloom between red Chinese characters that depict longevity. The inside of the mug and underside of the handle are glazed bright white and contrasts spectacularly with the decorations that cover the exterior of the mug.

    Wonderful for brewing a yummy afternoon cup of tea by simply placing loose tea leaves in the porcelain infuser to make a delicious and fragrant liquid. The lid not only keeps the drink from splashing out, but also allows the tea to steep to perfection. An easy to grab white knob on the lid provides a safe and convenient way to uncover the mug once your tea is prepared. The removable white infuser sits inside the mug. Holes in the bottom of the infuser allow the leaves to soak in hot water while keeping the liquid free of debris.

    This is a wonderful graduation and wedding gift. The set can be used to sip both hot and cold liquid from. Made in China. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Ships in paper box. Set contains mug, lid and infuser.
  • Mug Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-chinese-symbol-yellow-infuser-mug-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-chinese-symbol-yellow-infuser-mug-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t1949c|t1949c|ITEM|"Longevity Chinese Symbol Yellow Tea Mug with Strainer and Lid (ONE CUP ONLY)"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/t1949c.html"|""|(11.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"With a traditional Chinese design that alternates between lucky red, prosperous blue, and energizing yellow on the cup’s top, bottom, and lid’s edge, this infuser tea cup has various symbols and characters to represent a long and healthy life. A yellow vine design is found on the majority of the cup’s exterior as well as the handle’s top surface. A repeating motif of a pink peony is also found on the cup’s body, which is considered a good omen. This pink, white, and yellow flower is found blooming between red Chinese characters that depict longevity. The mug interior and handle’s inside surface show the white porcelain that the cup is made from. By simply putting tea leaves into the infuser and putting hot water inside the cup, you can brew yourself and individual cup of tea. The lid keeps the drink from spilling as well as allowing the tea to steep to perfection. Made in China to be dishwasher and microwave safe, this cup comes in a paper box, making it a wonderful gift for any tea-lover. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 6.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-chinese-symbol-yellow-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-one-cup-only-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-chinese-symbol-yellow-tea-mug-with-strainer-and-lid-one-cup-only-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8729|8729|ITEM|"Longevity Cranes Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8729.html"|""|(9.35)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Bestow the sentiment of longevity two-fold with this elegant chopstick set, which features cranes - a symbol of longevity - along with the Kotobuki character for longevity, in gold. Store the pair of red wooden chopsticks in the accompanying plastic box - ideal for bringing to work or while traveling. Both are adorned with the character for longevity, while the box also offers five flying cranes in gold. This chopsticks set arrives wrapped in plastic. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Box Dimension (L 9-3/4"" x W 1-1/8"" x H 1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-cranes-chopsticks-set-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-cranes-chopsticks-set-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10893|10893|ITEM|"Longevity Gold & Black Crane Bento Lunch Boxes"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10893.html"|""|(28.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Decorated with white and gold cranes which represent longevity and promote good fortune, this bento box is astoundingly beautiful. Two gold and white detailed cranes take flight above golden waves and head towards a detailed red pine tree, while golden bamboo leaves seem to sprout out of the waves. The Asian motifs that cover this set will give your home a unique look and will help you achieve a long life of good luck and good fortune. This black plastic round container has a clear separator that helps keep items in their own sections.

    Traditionally used as a lunchbox, this bento box surprisingly works wonders to keep your office supplies organized. Each section of the divider can store paper clips, pins and a variety of other products. You will find that the center portion of the separator acts like a bowl making it perfect for chips or veggies, dip or something a little different like hummus and pita bread.

    Impress your guests by serving sushi in the container; whether or not you make it yourself it will look like a gourmet masterpiece. To give your home a small makeover, pair the bento box with a matching set of chopsticks and crane chopstick rest. For extra storage space, remove the clear plastic divider and you will be amazed at the items that can fit inside. The bento box is completely smooth and the bottom of clear divider is slightly textured. Perfect as a holiday or birthday gift. Made in Japan. Handwashing recommended. (Discontinued)
  • Sushi Container Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz. )
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-gold-black-crane-bento-lunch-boxes-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-gold-black-crane-bento-lunch-boxes-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8391|8391|ITEM|"Longevity Red Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8391.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A perfect gift idea for birthdays, these chopsticks feature the Chinese character for ""longevity"" on both of their sides. Written in modern script, the characters appear in glimmering gold against the bold, red tone of the chopsticks. Smooth glazed and glossy, these chopsticks have rounded square tops that slender into pointed tips. Individually wrapped. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-red-chopsticks-57.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-red-chopsticks-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|4| s1018|S1018|ITEM|"Longevity Sake Masu Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1018.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"For an authentic Japanese experience, drink your sake from a sake masu cup. Originally designed to measure rice, masu cups became popular sake receptacles throughout rural Japan. Square cedarwood cup holds 180ml. Empty your cup and you will find the symbol for long life at the bottom, as well as the English translation. Hand washing is recommended to protect wood. Individually wrapped. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Cup Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 3-1/4"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-sake-masu-cup-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-sake-masu-cup-56.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8392|8392|ITEM|"Longevity White Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8392.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A perfect gift idea for birthdays, these chopsticks feature the Chinese character for ""longevity"" on both of their sides. Written in modern script, the characters appear in glimmering gold against the radiant, white tone of the chopsticks. Smooth-glazed and glossy, the chopsticks have rounded square tops that slender into pointed tips. Individually wrapped. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-white-chopsticks-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/longevity-white-chopsticks-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|3|1| t1952|T1952|ITEM|"Lotus and Butterfly Infuser Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1952.html"|""|(19.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Embrace the remarkable lotus flower in this simple and beautiful infuser mug. Springing from few nutrients and defying nature, the lotus flower is a symbol of overcoming tough odds, rebirth and innocence. The lotus blossoms and butterflies that flit about the rim on this mug are synonymous with growth and change. The lotus is entirely unique as not only do the petals open with the sunrise, the flower grows to be much higher than the average water lily and the flowers have been found to maintain their own temperature, regardless of the weather outside.

    The great Buddha is often depicted as rising from a lotus flower making the flower especially important in the Buddhist religion.

    The pink lotus is known as the ultimate flower and is most frequently shown with the Buddha. Blue blossoms also grow from this pond and represent wisdom and offer the reminder to take time to refresh and rejuvenate the mind and body. The pond theme wraps around the mug, the lid and continues down the outer edge of the handle.

    A removable infuser sits gently inside the mug allowing for excellent loose tea brewing. Once the tea has steeped, simply remove both the lid and infuser and sip a wonderful cup of tea. To enjoy a beverage other than tea, simply remove the infuser before adding liquid. The undersides of the handle and inside of mug are white and undecorated. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in China. Ships in paper gift box. Porcelain. Set contains mug, lid and strainer.
  • Mug Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lotus-and-butterfly-infuser-mug-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lotus-and-butterfly-infuser-mug-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 5410|5410|ITEM|"Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5410.html"|""|(15.95)|(7.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A pair of jewel-blue and golden-yellow birds sit atop a branch as they lovingly keep each other company. A cluster of bright flowers also bloom at the end of the branch, adding a vibrant hue. The peaceful Chinese calligraphy scene appears on the front of this gold metal case that holds up to ten business cards. Packaged in a red box lined with black satin, this card case is great for birthdays and perfect for your friends at the office. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Case Dimension (L 3-5/8"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 3/16"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/love-birds-and-flowers-in-gold-case-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/love-birds-and-flowers-in-gold-case-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5411|5411|ITEM|"Love Birds and Flowers in Gold Case II"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5411.html"|""|(15.95)|(7.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Two peaceful lovebirds rest among these spring flowers with vibrant fuchsia and golden orange hues. The peaceful scene appears on the front of this gold metal case, which holds up to ten business cards. Packaged in a red box, lined with black satin, this card case is great for birthdays and perfect for your friends at the office. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Case Dimension (L 3-5/8"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 3/16"")
  • Product Wt. (3.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/love-birds-and-flowers-in-gold-case-ii-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/love-birds-and-flowers-in-gold-case-ii-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2096|T2096|ITEM|"Lovely Burgundy Dragonfly Tetsubin Teapot Set for Two"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2096.html"|""|(62.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"In a lovely burgundy, with a simple and elegant dragonfly motif design, this tetsubin teapot set comes with two lovely matching tea cups. The lovely forest green of the tetsubin teapot complements the simple design of dragonfly found on both the front and back of the teapot.

    Tetsubin teapots are well loved for their unique property. It is said that using cast iron tea ware releases much needed iron to supplement the body.

    Made from steel, this tetsubin teapot set for two is a lovely way to share and serve your favorite tea. The teapot of the set comes with a removable stainless steel infuser. Featuring a black handle, the teapot also showcases a unique flat bottom shape.

    Please note that this teapot is not be used on stove top and should be only used to serve and to enjoy tea. Made in China, this tetsubin teapot set comes packaged in a paper gift box.
  • Teapot Dimension (W 8-1/2"" x H 5-5/8"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-7/8"" x H 2"")
  • Teapot Capacity (18 fl. oz.)
  • Teacup Capacity (3 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lovely-burgundy-dragonfly-tetsubin-teapot-set-for-two-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lovely-burgundy-dragonfly-tetsubin-teapot-set-for-two-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11391|11391|ITEM|"Lovely Chrysanthemum Blossoms Red and Maroon Wood Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11391.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Crafted in Japan and made from high quality wood, this pair of wood chopsticks features the delightful shade of red and maroon and unique designs of falling chrysanthemum blossoms.

    With a lovely warm-toned and vibrant color palette of red, maroon, metallic yellow, gold, and green, this pair of chopsticks features a unique and tastefully whimsical design of gold lined chrysanthemum blossoms floating down to the ground. Set against the maroon background, this pair of wood chopsticks conveys both a fun and sophisticated charm, and is sure to add a touch of color to any dining table.

    Whether you are a beginning user of chopsticks or a seasoned user, this pair of chopsticks with its light weight, fine balance and tapering shape that begins with board tops and end with narrow tips is a great option. With added grids at the tips of this pair of wooden chopsticks, you’ll find it even easier to grip onto food items.

    Great for personal usage and for serving guests, this pair of unique wood chopsticks is sure to be a charmer among friends, family and guests.

    Sold individually. Item should not be placed in dishwashers, but should be hand washed instead.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lovely-chrysanthemum-blossoms-red-and-maroon-wood-chopsticks-64.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lovely-chrysanthemum-blossoms-red-and-maroon-wood-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11437|11437|ITEM|"Lovely Metallic Green Chinese Calligraphy Asian Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com11437.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine wood, this pair of Asian chopsticks is in a lovely metallic light green and features lovely Chinese calligraphy in a charming gold. Featuring a stylishly depicted word “Shou” meaning longevity in a lovely matt gold, this pair of chopsticks makes an auspicious and meaning gift.

    Lacquered to a lovely matt finish, this pair of Asian chopsticks is painted with a lovely shade of pearlized pear green. Charming, sweet and refreshing, it will brighten up any dining table.

    With a broad top that tapers to narrow tips, this pair of Asian chopsticks follows the conventional shape of Japanese chopsticks , which is shaped to enhance grip, making it easy to use. Its light weight and good balance also adds to the functionality of this pair of chopsticks. It is a great option for beginners and seasoned users alike.

    With its charming and unique shade of color and meaningful Chinese calligraphic design, this pair of Asian chopsticks is a fine choice for lovers of unique and tasteful tableware.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lovely-metallic-green-chinese-calligraphy-asian-chopsticks-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lovely-metallic-green-chinese-calligraphy-asian-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7705|7705|ITEM|"Lucky Adorable Maneki Neko Fortune Cat Daruma Card Holder"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7705.html"|""|(28.95)|(15.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Taiwan, this card holder features a Maneki Neko fortune cat and a lucky Japanese daruma, which makes a great decorative and functional item for your workspace.

    Display your name card in style while bringing good luck your way with this fun Maneki Neko fortune cat card holder.

    Featuring a joyful and adorable brown and orange spotted Maneki Neko fortune cat in a cheerful dancing gesture holding a lucky gold coin in its left paw and its right paw raised in the signature beckoning gesture to welcome good fortune your way. This card holder also showcases another Japanese good luck item—daruma, a symbol of perseverance and a token of accomplishing goals.

    Wearing a cute lucky red collar with a jingling bell, this Maneki Neko card holder also features a white and a black crane on its back. Featuring a black base with felt adhered to prevent slipping, this card holder makes a great addition to your office desk.

    You can now place your business card in style while beckoning good fortune your way with this functional and charming card holder.
  • Maneki Neko Name Card Holder (L 5"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-adorable-maneki-neko-fortune-cat-daruma-card-holder-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-adorable-maneki-neko-fortune-cat-daruma-card-holder-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 6199|6199|ITEM|"Lucky Bean Cake Taiyaki"" Maker"""|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6199.html"|""|(49.95)|(45.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Lucky for you, you can now enjoy these famous Japanese treats called ""taiyaki"" at home and share the tasty cakes with your family and friends. Basically it is a fish shaped waffle or pancake, and is stuffed with a sweet bean paste called ""an"", the ""tai"" or red snapper is considered a lucky fish because the name means ""auspicious celebration"" as in ""medetai"". This molded non-stick metal pan is made to be filled with a liquid batter in which you add a dab of ""an"" and cook atop a warm stove. This handy cake maker is made in Korea and comes packaged in a gift box.
  • Pan Dimension (L 6-1/8"" x W 5-1/2"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Handle (7"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 13 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-bean-cake-taiyaki-maker-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-bean-cake-taiyaki-maker-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-clearance-lucky-cats---good-luck-items||ITEM|"Lucky Cats & Good Luck Items"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| clearance-lucky-cats---good-luck-items||ITEM|"Lucky Cats & Good Luck Items"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Lucky Cats & Good Luck Items

    Let good luck come your way with these adorable lucky cats and good luck items at clearance prices! These little charms are perfect gifts for yourself or for those in need of a boost of encouragement. The Maneki Neko is a traditional symbol of good fortune-- items with the image of these Japanese lucky cats are great ways to wish someone prosperity in business, wealth, or good luck. Wish students luck with our Maneki Neko Lucky Cat Japanese Eraser Set or display a little Maneki Neko with Offering in your home. We offer many charming good luck items in a variety of styles, such as the Lucky Cat Handheld Mirror or the Maneki Neko Coin Bank, so that you can bring luck into your life in a functional way, Good luck can come at a low cost! Bring luck into your life in an easy and affordable way! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5964 :|7713| :|7710| :|7705| :|7617| :|7155| :5937 :|7748| :|7622| :|7621| :5756 :|7741| :|7683| :|7663| :|7621| :5689 :5171 :5514 :|7742| :|7617| :5964 :|7748| :4107 :|7278| :|7678| :5045)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-cats-good-luck-items-195.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-cats-good-luck-items-196.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-clearance-lucky-cats---good-luck-items||ITEM|"Lucky Cats & Good Luck Items"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5918 :|7306| :5964)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-cats-good-luck-items-158.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/lucky-cats-good-luck-items-161.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7664|7664|ITEM|"Lucky Charming Silver Traditional Daruma Doll"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7663.html"|""|(7.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, and made from traditional paper mache, this small traditional daruma doll is in a striking shade of silver.

    Daruma dolls have a long history in Japan and are well loved lucky symbols and encouragement tokens for perseverance. Daruma dolls are typically round in shape and are crafted from traditional paper mache techniques. Based on the historical founder of the zen sect of Buddhism, daruma dolls are often created with both eyes left unpainted.

    When a goal is set, one eye of the daruma is painted in. The other eye is only painted in on the completion of that goal. It is believed that by giving daruma his vision, one’s efforts would be blessed.

    A charming and thoughtful token of good luck and a reminder of goals, this traditional daruma doll makes a wonderful gift.

    Featuring unique and vivid brush strokes for this traditional daruma doll’s brows and moustache, this daruma doll also includes the Japanese kanji character for ""Welcoming luck."" Discontinued
  • Daruma Dimension (D 1-7/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz)
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    Affordable and fun, the wide assortment of lucky charms we offer at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen are chock full of good wishes and positive energy that have long been a part of ancient Japanese culture and include Chinese symbols for good luck as well.

    Whether your choice is a double frog lucky charm for the safe return of a traveler or your money, or a dog ceramic lucky charm that brings luck to those born under this sign; you will find little nudges of luck that fits every occasion and purpose.

    These Japanese cell phone charms and Chinese cell phone charms are easy to tie onto cell phones or zipper pulls, you may want to display them separately or together in big bundles of good luck. Each little miniature is made with exquisite attention to detail and some are simply a way to declare your interests, such as the mini tuna roll sushi /agari tea cup charm, or the little Japanese girl in pink kimono charm.

    Perfect as a decorative touch on a gift wrapped package or as a stocking stuffer or even as token gift in a card; these little Japanese good luck charms pack a lot of punch and well wishes. Fun to give and receive, these little conversation starters will be sure to ""charm"" their way into your heart.

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    Perhaps one of the basic and most rewarding purchases you can make at Mrs.Lin’s kitchen is from our wide assortment of lucky charms. Not only do we offer many miniature renderings of Asian symbols that have long been thought to bring good fortune we also carry a wide variety of Asian charms that are simply easy on the eyes.

    The modern versions of the lucky charms we offer consist of porcelain pieces that are delicately hand painted, jade pieces that are artfully carved, molded pressed metal in various shapes, and also plastic pieces that are crafted to resemble wood or porcelain. They all share the common trait of being carefully constructed with much attention to detail and they are delightful miniature representations of the Japanese ancient art form of the netsuke figurine.

    The netsuke figurines were originally created in ancient Japan as a decorative accent or fastener for the small baskets or pouches that were attached to the “obi” or belt of a kimono clad person for easy transportation of their small personal items as there are no pockets on a kimono to serve this purpose. At first, the netsuke was probably quite basic, and was made from an assortment of materials such as wood, rocks, or shells. As their practicality was discovered and popularity increased, they evolved into miniature art forms that were carved from pricier material such as semi precious stones and exotic ivory for those of higher status that could afford them. 

    The subject matter of the netsuke is ripe with symbolism, and they have been derived from Japanese folklore, history, folktales and Chinese symbols and mythology as well. To the Westerner, they may simply be charming objects d’art, but with a little background information, a whole world of meaning can be derived from this miniature art form.

    For example, a single pine cone is highly symbolic of long life in Japanese culture. If the pine cone is closed, that would imply that it contains the seeds of future generations and this aspect would in turn be representative of the symbol of renewing life, or youth. The crane is a symbol for fidelity as they mate for life and for this reason is often used to decorate wedding gifts.  But they are also often depicted as another symbol for long life because in Japanese folklore they are said to live one thousand years. While some people may choose to have just one symbol represented, many other well known Japanese symbols of long life such as the turtle and the crane and the pine are also arranged together in traditional netsuke to make a cohesive statement. 

    At Mrs. Lins Kitchen, you will find a variety of lucky charms that are made of modern materials and they can represent good luck, good fortune, good wishes and in some cases, simply good taste.

    The lucky cat or Maneki Neko charm is a miniaturized version of the ceramic cat that is often seen in Asian places of business or homes. When the left paw is raised, it is said to beckon business and customers and the right paw is symbolic of bringing in wealth. You will find both versions in our wide assortment of lucky cat charms. Another familiar symbol is the lucky frog.

    In Japanese, the word for frog is “kaeru” which means to return, and this play on words has evolved into the symbol of the frog becoming a charm for good wishes that your fortune and friends will continue to return back to you and is also considered a talisman for safe returns from your travels.

    Although the owl in western cultures is symbolic of being wise, in Japanese the owl has another interesting meaning. As the owl is known as “fukuro” in Japanese, and the word “fuku” also means happiness, the owl is often depicted in charms and statutes for well wishes of happiness and good luck.  Unlike the western characterization of the tortoise being slow, in Asian cultures it is much revered for its longevity. The crane is said to live for one thousand years, but the tortoise is noted for living ten thousand in Asian folklore.

    Another long beloved good luck charm is the Japanese “Daruma” doll. Although its roots are Buddhist, the characterization of this devout follower of religion that lost his arms and legs from kneeling down and praying too long (nine years) has evolved into a symbol of never giving up. The shape of the daruma doll is rounded on the bottom and when you tilt it, it pops back up. This feature has become symbolic of persistence and of recovery from any misfortune. They are often purchased to give as gifts to someone on their birthday or the beginning of a new venture, when one eye is painted black with the wishes or intentions and the other eye is painted in when the wishes come true. 

    Although the Tengu or the supernatural creature that often appear in Japanese fables is fierce looking, it serves as a protector from evil spirits.  In many stories they are known for their mischief making, however they have slowly evolved into a symbol of protection, especially of the forests and mountains.

    Of course our collection of Asian good luck charms would not be complete without the representations of the Chinese Zodiac and the twelve animals that represent the various strengths of each sign that are beautifully characterized in our collection of charms made of porcelain and jade. These animals are believed to be the original creatures of the animal kingdom and have distinctive personalities; those born under the specific zodiacs are thought to receive the characteristics of each.   We also have delightful miniatures of favorite varieties of sushi and other adorable symbols of Asian culture such as the cherry blossom, wooden clogs and miniature Japanese kimono clad children.

    All of our wonderful charms are exquisitely detailed and are representative of the fine craftsmanship found in Asian design. There are numerous ways you can use the modern lucky charms to add some character and distinction to your personal effects. Looping one or more through your cell phone or Ipod is a great way to distinguish your personal devices and is sure to be a conversation starter. Adding some meaningful charms to your wallet, purse or book bag will bring some extra luck where you need it the most while adding your personal touch too.  These charms are also a great way to personalize a gift to someone special in your life, tie one on to decorate a gift bag or wrapped present.  Slip a few of these charms onto your personal items and those of your friends and get started welcoming some Far Eastern luck into your lives.

    		 

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    "|"Made in China, these paper Chinese red envelopes are perfect for gift giving on special occasions.

    In Chinese tradition, lucky Chinese red envelopes are given to celebrate special occasions such as weddings, child birth, success in school or at work, and during festivities such as Chinese new year. Money and sometimes candies and little gifts are placed inside red envelopes and given to family members and friends during these occasions.

    Scented with sandal wood fragrance, this packet of lucky Chinese red envelopes come in a set of ten and features subtle swirling designs and strokes. Blank surface on the back is perfect for penning a few words of congratulations and well wishes.

    Perfect for gift giving and well wishing during traditional holidays, this packet of lucky Chinese red envelopes is a heartfelt way to convey good wishes to loved ones.
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from high quality plastic, this pair of dishwasher safe plastic chopsticks is in a charming translucent green and features the lucky motif of four leaf clovers.

    Perfect for spring with its cheery shade of grass green, this pair of dishwasher safe plastic chopsticks also features a unique hexagonal diamond top that tapers to narrow tips. Adorable and charming, this chopsticks is an ideal option for children and adults alike.

    Durable, easy to clean and user-friendly, this pair of dishwasher safe plastic chopsticks is a fun and practical addition to any home.
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  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine porcelain, this charming rice bowl set for five is a unique work of art. Featuring daruma, the traditional Japanese symbol of good fortune and perseverance, this rice bowls set comes with five beautiful rice bowls perfect for enjoying your favorite rice, noodle, soup and salad dishes.

    Each rice bowl beautifully finished to a smooth glossy sheen, this rice bowls set feature a unique interior and exterior design.

    Daruma doll, is a Japanese lucky symbol that is associated with wish making and perseverance. These dolls typically depicted a bearded Daruma, the founder of the zen sect of Buddhism. These dolls typically have a roly poly shape and have eyes unpainted. When a goal is set, the daruma’s first eye is painted in, and when that goal is completed, its other eye is filled. It is said that one’s wish will be granted when the daruma recovers his full sight.

    In the interior of each rice bowl, depicted in a bold calligraphy style, is grey tinged daruma with the Japanese text: “Fall seven times, get up eight times.”, a message of encouragement for not giving up in difficult times.

    On the exterior, set against a lovely glossy navy blue are cute daruma designs in a vibrant red with bold calligraphic texts with words of encouragement. Each daruma on the exterior feature a unique expression.

    A unique and beautiful rice bowls set featuring a traditional good luck and encouragement symbol of Japan, this makes a fine gift for friends and loved ones.

    Set comes packaged in a paper box. Rice bowls set is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Discontinued
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from paper mache, this white daruma doll is a unique way to bring a bit of luck and encouragement to friends and loved ones.

    Daruma dolls are popular in Japan and are said to be modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism in Japan. Daruma dolls are seen as a lucky talisman and a symbolism of perseverance in Japan.

    Their round shape are said to be a symbol for picking oneself up after facing an obstacle. Many daruma dolls are roly-poly toys in Japan that come back upright after being knocked down.

    Daruma dolls also typically have both eyes left unpainted. Upon setting a goal, one paints in one eye of the white daruma doll. When that goal has been accomplished, the second eye can then be painted in. It is believed that upon giving the daruma doll his full sight, one’s wish will be granted.

    This small white daruma doll is in white-a color that signifies harmony, and has the inscriptions welcoming luck on its belly, and ""welcoming wealth and luck"" in gold on the side.
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    "|"Sake is one of the most iconic drinks in Japan and this stunning White Sake Serving Set allows you to serve the beverage in style. This sake set is all about juxtaposition which begins with the shape of the Japanese sake jug and stylish four sake cups. The jug is 6-5/8"" deep and rectangular in shape, while the rest of the sake serving set is rounded with a straight edge. The combination of natural and unnatural shapes represents both the humanity of Japanese art and its natural inspiration. The contrast is also gorgeous when the set is displayed on a shelf or restaurant counter. The Karakusa design is dual toned, with a lighter, brighter white being used for the Karakusa and a dull, very light gray glaze used for the backdrop. The Karakusa is a special design in Japan, where this Sake Serving Set is made. It symbolizes longevity and prosperity. Other ancient traditions called “Karakusa” arabesque because the pattern was first seen in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Unlike many Japanese sake sets, this Lucky Karakusa White Sake Serving Set is practical. The pieces are made from substantial ceramic and are appropriate for warm or cold sake. The entire set is microwave and dishwasher safe. You can also find this fascinating sake set in black.
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    "|"Featuring Maneki Neko and the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune on a black lacquered background, this lovely pair of fun chopsticks is sure to bring some luck your way.

    Made in Japan from quality wood finished with a smooth and glossy texture. These fun chopsticks feature a white maneki neko, or Japanese lucky cat, on each chopstick along with all seven Lucky Gods. Along with the Maneki Neko and Seven Gods, also are several lucky items like gold lucky coins, literature, and words in Japanese that say “beckoning for fortune” on these lucky chopsticks.

    While this traditional style Maneki Neko, with a gold collar and gold lucky coin in one paw, is known for welcoming fortune for its owner. It is said that the higher the paw is raised, the more luck that is being welcome from the Japanese Lucky Cat.

    Originating from the Chinese Taoist, Hindu Buddhist, and Japanese Shinto, are the seven lucky Gods known as Hotei, the god of abundance, happiness, and good health, Jurojin, the god of longevity and wisdom, Fukurokujo, the god of wealth, happiness, virility, and longevity, Daikokuten, the god of family wealth, farming, and commerce, Bishamonten, the god of warriors and wealth, Benzaiten, the god of music, arts, knowledge and beauty, and finally Ebisu, the god of fishermen, commerce, and business success.

    Perfect for anyone needing a bit of luck in their life as they enjoy some delicious food, these fun chopsticks make a great addition to you. Packaged in a plastic wrap, hand washing is recommended for this item.
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    This year, the lunar New Year falls on February 10th, and ushers in the year of the water snake. We send off the year of the dragon and welcome that of the snake. Following the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac , 2013 is represented by the snake—a symbol of mystery and charm, that is said to be the qualities of those born in the year of the snake.

    Although in reality a creature that is often feared or reviled, the snake in Chinese mythology and zodiac is thought of as charming, charismatic and elegant.

    Personality of the Snake Zodiac

    Sixth out of the twelve zodiac cycle, the snake follows after the majestic dragon and is the Chinese zodiac of those born in the years of: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and in 2013.

    Those born under the zodiac of the snake are said to be enigmatic and wise, and are thinkers who enjoy living a good and luxurious life. They enjoy good books, music, clothes and fine clothes, and like interesting conversations, but their interest soon wanders when conversation becomes repetitive or mundane. They are keenly fascinated by interesting new ideas and intelligent discussions.


    Perceptive and alert to possible opportunities, once the snake is sure of what their endeavors are and knows how to go about achieving it, they will pursue their goals persistently and enthusiastically.

    Capable of looking at a problem from a variety of different angles, once, a snake decides on the course of action, they seldom waver and usually act with conviction and firmness as they rarely wastes time and energy on projects that they don’t deem worthwhile or that lacks good potential.

    In the area of romance, the snake is romantic and charming. The male snake usually has a good sense of humor and the female snake is usually attractive. They make loving and attentive lovers but can be possessive and jealous. In a relationship the snake can sometimes also hold a double standard for themselves and their partners. This can sometimes cause misunderstandings.

    With regard to career, the snake has good luck with money and because of their ability to analyze a complex situation and to handle it calmly and in a controlled manner, the snake is valued as a logical and organized worker. The snake works best independently. Once they have achieved their goals, the snake usually prefers to withdraw to rest and to gather their thoughts and prepare themselves for their next challenge.

    2013 for the Snake

    2013, according to many feng shui masters, will be a good year for those born in the year of the snake. Because of the snake’s perceptive and analytical nature, they tend to be guarded, but in 2013, those born in the year of the snake should consider opening themselves up for new opportunities in the coming year, especially in the area of romance. There may be surprises and rewards if the snake take some risks and open himself or herself up in this regard. Career wise, 2013 may be a challenging for snakes, as there might be times in the coming year when work may become overwhelming, but with patience and tenacity, as well as the logical and analytical approaches of the snake, these challenges may be overcome.

    The Year of the Water Snake for other Zodiacs

    2013 for the Horse (1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002)
    Adaptable and flexible, the horse will see many good opportunities in 2013. Often desirous of new adventures, 2013 will offer many new possibilities, but there may be times in the year, when a horse may need to settle down and avoid too many new changes. Relationship wise, 2013 will not bring in too many big changes, and single horses may remain single for the year. Honesty and straightforwardness is valued this year. Work wise, the adaptable and restless horse is advised to be more stable and steadfast.


    2013 for the Sheep (1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003)
    2013 may be a challenging year for the sheep with lots of upheaval and downfalls and possible losses. Professionally and personally, there will be lots of instability. The same is true relationship wise for the sheep, as 2013 will be a year that when decisive breaks may occur. For the single sheep, 2013 with all its instability may also not be a good year to start a relationship. 2013 may be a challenging year, but it will be one in which the sheep will gain a deeper insight and greater wisdom on themselves and those around them.


    2013 for the Monkey     (1944, 1956, 1968, 1980,1992, 2004) Overall,2013 will be a good year for the monkey, and it will be a good year to take any opportunities open to the monkey. Relationship wise, there may be some changes, but the monkey will sail smoothly through these changes. Work and career will be stable and new opportunities and possibilities will present themselves to the monkey this year.



    2013 for the Rooster (1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005)
    Honest and loyal, the rooster will see their virtue reap them great benefits in 2013. Relationship wise, the loyalty of the rooster will ensure that challenges are overcome. Work wise, there may be a need for the rooster to step away from the spotlight occasionally. But overall, 2013 should be smooth sailing year.

    2013 for the Dog (1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006)
    Generous and giving, the dog will receive lots in return in 2013. 2013 is a year in which teamwork would help those born in the year of the dog. Relationship wise, there may be betrayals in the coming year, but it is also good to be mindful that those born in the year of the dog can sometimes have unrealistically high expectations of their partners, and this can cause a strain on the relationship. Work wise, the dog may need to step up to take credit when they are due as this is the year when recognition at work may be important.

    2013 for the Pig (1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007)
    Often too giving, the pig would need to be cautious of being taken advantage of in 2013. Honest and trusting, the pig often wears their heart on their sleeves, but in 2013 prudence will be needed in terms of relationship. In the area of work, the pig will need to be wary that they are not too focused on helping those around them out and end up neglecting their own work and the credit that is due for their hard work.

    2013 for the Rat     (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)
    2013 will be a year full of large changes for the rat in relationship. Relationships will either grow or fail, and there is no in-between. There will be changes as well at work. 2013 is a year that portends changes for the rat, but these changes should be welcomed, as 2013 is not a year that favors standing still for the rat, but instead, they should welcome new changes and opportunities.

    2013 for the Ox (1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)
    2013 will be an exciting year for the ox. Competitive and hardworking, the ox will have a favorable year in 2013. In relationships, the ox’s competitive nature can work both for and against the ox in 2013, on the one hand, it will ensure their successes if the ox is wooing a partner, on the other hand, their competitiveness can turn into possessiveness and cause conflict. Work wise, 2013 is a good year for advancement in careers. The tenacious and competitive nature of the ox would work well this year, but at times the ox also needs to be mindful to tone down their aggressiveness.

    2013 for the Tiger (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)
    Confident, quick witted and passionate, the tiger will face challenges as well as rewards in 2013. In love, the tiger may face doubts that may cause them to question their passionate, confident natures. In relationship, the tiger will need to be critical and analytical when choosing someone who is of a good match. Work wise, the tiger may need to tone down their fierce and powerful personalities to reach compromises.

    2013 for the Rabbit (1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)
    The rabbit will be feeling flighty in 2013 with itches for changes. The same is true for the rabbit in love, there will be desire to make new starts, but serious thoughts should go into the decision before breaking off relationships. Single rabbits would do good to stay that way. Similarly, the rabbit will ache to seek new changes in their careers, but again, they are advised to be logical and analytical when coming to a decision instead of simply following their desire for new changes in 2013.

    2013 for the Dragon (1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)
    2013 will be a year that tests the courage and spirit of the dragon. In relationships, there may be conflicts and the dragon needs to be wary of becoming a bully to their partners. There may be a need for dragons and their partners to both reach compromises. Work wise, there may be some turmoil and challenges in 2013, and the dragon may need to make some compromises. The dragon will need to rely on their strength and spirit for the changes coming up ahead.

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    Here in the West, the symbol of the pink or blue crane signifies a new birth; in Asian cultures the elegant crane is a symbol of health and longevity, two of the most precious qualities that  we hope to enjoy during our lives.  Because of the prevalence of these birds in Chinese and Japanese culture and scenery, they are often depicted in famous watercolors and silk screens and through the ages have transformed into a symbol of good luck with mystical and magical properties.  Many traditional art forms, including lacquerware, wood carving, fabric making, pottery and ceramics will utilize a crane motif that instantly sends a message of good luck and best wishes to the happy recipient. 

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, you will find a large assortment of items that include the auspicious cranes as part of the design.  Ranging from elegant chopsticks, like the Gold Cranes on Red Lacquer Chopsticks to our conversation starter pieces of Crane Chopstick Rests that are found in a wide variety of colors and finishes, we make it easy for you to set the perfect table for your family and friends. 

    The beauty of the white crane as it soars gracefully in flight has long inspired poets, storytellers and artists from China and Japan.  The ancient Chinese people revered this majestic bird and even built a tower to honor the crane as long ago as 223 a.d. which is known as  the Yellow Crane Tower.   It is also interesting to note that a traditional martial arts style called White Crane derives its name from this bird’s qualities of graceful power and quickness as it soars through the skies.

    In Japan, the “tsuru” or crane is so ingrained as a national symbol, it appears on money, kimonos and obi patterns, air planes, chopsticks, religious items, government documents, etc. It is  also somewhat of a trade mark for being official and of high quality.  There are many positive qualities of the crane that are revered in Japanese culture, such as it’s mating habit of only having one partner for life.  This endearing trait has caused the crane to become a symbol for the unity of marriage and carries with it the hopes that a new marriage will last for eternity.   You will often see the design of the crane on a bride’s obi or kimono pattern and in the ceremonial textiles that are used at the shrines.  Gifts to the newlyweds will vary, gifts of money are placed in special envelopes that might be decorated with a crane motif, and gift bags and photo cards will often depict a crane emblem  as well.  Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries many unique gift ideas that are decorated with cranes, your gift will be extra special and heart felt when you choose pieces from the selections we carry, such as an assortment of tableware from our Cranes In Flight and White Waves pattern.  A beautiful and practical gift idea is the Crane Motif Sushi Oke Divided Container.  It can be used to serve sushi and salads, but with the removable divided container in place, it serves double duty as a server for a variety of candies, nuts, dips or cheese.  Whatever item you choose that is decorated with cranes will carry with it an added bonus of good luck and well wishes.

    Origami, or the Japanese craft of paper folding gave the Japanese crane it’s big boost in popularity and worldwide recognition as a symbol of hope, peace, good luck, get well wishes, and congratulations.  One of the first things that a student is taught in Origami is the folding of the crane.  It cannot be done quickly, and there is lots of time to think or pray as the folds are made to transform the square piece of origami into the shape of a crane.  It is believed that good things will come to those who have the patience and commitment to fold one thousand of these cranes, and even more good wishes result when others pour their goodwill into making a one thousand crane for someone else. 

    Some couples believe that folding one thousand cranes together before their nuptials will ensure that their union will be loyal and committed.  There are often cascading strings of one thousand cranes found outside of hospital rooms or hanging from the trees of Japanese shrines.  These are put there as offerings of healing prayer for the sick, the sight of them can also invigorate the ill by demonstrating how many people care enough about them to put countless hours into folding the cranes for their benefit. 

    A famous sad story is based on the story of Sadako and her quest to fold one thousand cranes before she fell victim to the leukemia she contracted from radiation exposure during the dropping of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan.  She valiantly fought to fold one thousand cranes from her hospital bed as she wished for world peace, but she died before she could complete her mission when she was twelve.  Her classmates could not let her desires go unfinished and stepped in to complete the one thousand cranes, which were placed in her grave with her when she was buried.  As a lasting tribute to the selfless little girl’s wishes for world peace, visitors to the Atomic Bomb Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan will find offerings made from complete strangers of one thousand cranes, full of their wishes for world peace. 

    If you are so inspired to make your own one thousand crane offering, you will find that the wide assortment of origami papers we carry at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will fit the bill.  From silver or gold foiled papers of all sizes, to bright solid colors or delicate patterns; you will find all the tools you need to make cranes and more.  Cascading streams of one thousand cranes look gorgeous hanging from the ceiling, but the folded cranes can also be flattened to make a pattern of fans or any shape you choose.  These pictures  made of one thousand origami cranes are beautiful when placed in a matted frame and make a very thoughtful and original gift.

    Now that you know more about the meaning and symbolism of the crane in Asian culture, you’ll find that many of the items that we carry that bear the crane motif are a perfect gift idea for a variety of occasions.  Who can resist the powerful message that rests in this symbol of hope, longevity, good wishes and loyalty?
    		  

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    		 Cold winter nights and tight budgets call for indoor social gatherings and game nights. But there are only so many puzzles, board games and Texas Hold 'Em you can play before the excitement wears off. The age old Chinese tile game mahjong (sometimes spelled Mah Jong) is the antidote for these spells of boredom as it is game for everyone that can be played into the wee hours of the night. For centuries, the game was exclusive to the royal class in China.  In fact, for a commoner to be caught playing or wagering on the game was punishable by decapitation. Once reserved for the elite and wealthy in Asia and banned by the Chinese government in 1941 as a "consumerist game" it is now available to the masses of the world. Popular in the States during the 1930s depression, it is again gaining steam across the world. If you hear the jubilant yells of Chow, Pong and Kong accompanied by loud clamoring, don't be alarmed; it's just a group of people playing the Chinese version of Gin Rummy. What's so great about mahjong is that it provides fun and entertainment for the whole family and doesn't cost a dime once you have purchased a set.

    How did this phenomenon get started?

    All the theories seem to agree on where the game came from, somewhere in Asia, but none agree on who invented it or when it was invented.
    In China, one theory that has been passed down for generations is that Confucius invented a draw-and-discard card game and called it mahjong, meaning "clattering sparrows" after his favorite birds. Archaeological evidence dismisses this claim because the oldest tiles that have been discovered are from around the turn of the 19th century, a good 2000 years after Confusions' time.

    Another theory suggests that the game got its name from the ruckus and commotion that the tiles and people playing it make. Some they say it sounds like clattering birds.
    Regardless of who invented the game, it is undeniable that it has evolved into a hugely popular competitive pastime.

    What type of game is mahjong?

    The rules change depending on who you ask, what country you're in and what books you refer to. But in the Americas and Britain, the rules are extremely similar to the domino game of gin rummy. Rather then black dots, various suits or images are engraved into the tiles. A local lumber merchant from San Francisco named W. A. Hammond introduced us to mahjong in the early 1920s and began importing the game. Since there is no patent on mahjong, it's impossible to tell how old the game truly is, but Hammond's merchandising of the game does mark a time when it mahjong became especially popular in the "Western" world. This is when the numbers were added to the tiles to make the tiles easier to read and speed up the pace of the game.

    Part of the fun of this game is the sound the tiles make while being speedily discarded to the center of the table. The more anxious you can make your opponents the more likely they are to throw you a tile you need to potentially win the game.

    Much like rummy, pairs and sets of tiles are what you need in order to win the game. And in some circles winning the game not only earns you bragging rights it also means winning the money pot.

    How is mahjong played?

    Each set includes between 136-152 tiles. These tiles were originally made of ivory but are now mainly constructed from wood, ceramic or plastic due to a trade embargo ban on ivory in 1970, to the delight of PETA and elephants throughout the world.

    Each mahjong game includes four sets of three suits. Nine sticks, dot and character tiles make-up the primary suits. There are other tiles called honor suits that offer the players bonus points. Every set also includes dice and tile racks that keep each player's tiles private, just like in Scrabble.

    Now that we know what we are playing with, where do we begin?

    A game is played with four people, one for each direction and everyone gets to snatch 36 tiles from the center of the table to create a barrier of tiles. Similar to rummy, walls of tiles are made in front of each player. Eighteen pieces are laid face-down in a row in and the remaining 18 are placed on top of them.

    To determine the wind or direction positions (and who goes first), each person rolls the dice and whoever gets the highest combined total is the person who takes the position of the east and is dealer for the duration of the game. The number the dealer rolls also determines which tiles everyone is dealt. Starting with the wall in front of the person in the newly appointed east position, count in a counterclockwise manner from the furthest tile to the right of east's wall.

    Whatever wall is landed on determines the origin or "dead" wall. The dealer takes the first two stacks of tiles and then deals two stacks to each player until each has a total of 12; the dealer is the only person who will have 14 tiles. After this process is done, the dealer gives each player (starting with the north) one more tile so everyone else will have 13 tiles. The rack provided allows each player to keep their hands organized and private. The exception to keeping the hands hidden are bonus tiles, in which case must be laid out face-up for the rest of the table to see. If players have bonus tiles, they must pull from the origin point and replace them.

    The person in the east starts the game off by discarding one for their 14 tiles. The game is played in a counterclockwise manner. If a combination using the tile that the previous player threw out can be made, the next person calls out the combination out and use it. They must then lay the set out for the other directions to see. If the tile from the previous person won't create a pong, kong, chow or pair they must choose the next tile from the dead wall.

    What are the combinations I need to win?

    1. To win, a person must have three combinations plus a pair and must call out mahjong.
    2. A chow is made up of three consecutive tiles of the same suit.
    3. A pong is three-of-a-kind.
    4. A kong is a set of four identical tiles.
    5. An eye is a pair of identical tiles or a pair.

      Honor suits are made up of flower, dragon and wind/direction tiles and can be added to hands to increase the value.


      It sounds easy enough, but with speed being an important factor, you have to be completely aware of what your competitors are throwing out. If you don't, you may accidentally give them the winning tile which will cost you even more points.

    Even though the holidays are over, you can still have family time around a mahjong game. And for those of who didn't get the perfect gift for the holidays, now is your chance to buy yourself the gift that will keep you entertained throughout the entire year.

    For more detailed descriptions of how to play and win this game we offer a beginners guide along with a beautiful mahjong set that comes in an antique-looking leather carrying case. It is a great game to pass your time with and even better when you win! There are sets that rang from $35-$200 depending on the style and materials used to make the set. Now you know a game that you can teach your elders when they continuously beat you at Canasta and Bridge.     		  OUR 2009 NEWSLETTERS

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    		 Traditional Mah Jong sets

    Mah Jong is an ancient Chinese game similar to poker, but instead of cards, players use blocks marked with Asian numbers and characters. Mah Jong involves keeping track of more suits than poker, though competitors also play for money. Join in on the fun with one of these Mah Jong sets from MrsLinsKitchen.com! Our set comes with 144 plastic tiles, 2 extra blank tiles, a pair of dice and a bettor. The convenient handle on the black vinyl case makes it easy to carry, and an instruction booklet is helpful for beginning or seasoned players.



    Variety of unique jade jewelry

    In Asia, jade symbolizes prosperity, health, good fortune and luck. MrsLinsKitchen.com carries a large assortment of jewelry with this precious stone, so you can find a unique and meaningful gift for that special someone. Our Green Jade Luck Earrings, for instance, feature gorgeous green cylinders with genuine silver borders and square-shaped bases engraved with the Chinese character for luck. These elegant earrings come in a black satin bag along with an insert describing the properties of this gemstone. Some of our unique jade jewelry also features lavender jade (jadeite). Our round pendant makes a charming statement with four heart-patterned designs and the Chinese symbol for luck in the center. Framed in silver, this gorgeous violet stone makes a great gift for an anniversary, birthday or any other occasion.

    We offer a great variety of Asian kitchenware, home accessories, and other authentic items. We have a great line of affordable origami products, Chinese seals, incense and candles, and good luck items.

    Add a little Asian flair to your life with Chinese Mah Jong sets and unique jade jewelry from MrsLinsKitchen.com!

     

     

     

     

     

    		  

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    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen celebrates these traditional Japanese icons with products that will delight collectors of Eastern-inspired keepsakes, fans of Asian history, or anyone with an eye for distinct giftware. From noble sumo wrestler sake sets and elegant maiko bookmarks, to mysterious ninja magnet plates, you're sure to find a unique gift for almost any occasion!

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    Packaged in a plastic wrap, these lacquered chopsticks are perfect for Japanese art enthusiasts. Be sure to inform them of the little surprise as they enjoy the fine details of these cheap chopsticks.
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    "|"Japanese cooks prepare hearty dishes like shabu shabu and sukiyaki using a Japanese clay pot, or donabe, which is known for its ability to distribute heat evenly and keep dishes bubbling hot. To make a hearty meal with a Japanese clay pot, simply add a base broth like fish or chicken stock and combine with an assortment of meat and vegetables. With little effort, a delicious meal will be ready to serve in no time.

    This Japanese clay pot is dark brown, with light brown and white on the bottom, rim and handles. Its lid is detailed with smooth-finished maple leaves in white. Prepare your favorite Asian and non-Asian soups and stew in this donabe, which means ""pot"" in Japanese, that doubles as an attractive serving dish for yoru dining table. Dishwasher and microwave safe, and packaged in a paper gift box. Made in Japan.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 8-3/4"" x H 5"" with lid on), D 7"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 11 oz.)
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    "|"Two of the most common ingredients in Asian cooking are ginger and garlic, which have been a part of traditional Asian cuisine and medicine for thousands of years! If you are a connoisseur of Asian cuisine, you absolutely need a reliable grater to help you through nearly every meal. This glazed ceramic grater has a marbled black underglaze and a resilient top-glaze that’s dishwasher safe and will make sure you can grate to your hearts content without wearing it down. Good ramen should always have garlic at the ready, which would make a fine ceramic sauce bowl the perfect thing for bringing freshly grated roots and veggies to the table! Though this will mostly find its home in your kitchen, this beautiful work of Japanese ceramics is sure to dazzle anyone who passes through! Made in Japan and fired in small batches by professionals dedicated to quality, this ceramic grater is sure to become one of your favorite pieces of cookware in no time! It’s truly the perfect thing to infuse all the meals which will find their way on your fine Japanese dinnerware. This would also make for a wonderful gift for housewarmings or newlyweds!
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  • Product Wt. (7 oz)
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 5967|5967|ITEM|"Massive Tidal Wave Noren"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5967.html"|""|(75.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A depiction of artwork titled ""The Great Wave Off Kanawaga"" by renowned Japanese artist Hokusai can be found on this particular noren. The rich navy blue setting exhibits a huge white tidal wave approaching. The contrast of the two colors shows a dramatic effect and will definitely get noticed by draping it in your home or shop. Noren is 100% cotton and comes in plastic packaging. Norens are used for many purposes by hanging them up on doorways, windows, and wall decors. Made in Japan. Dry cleaning is recommended.

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  • Noren Dimension (L 33-1/2"" x H 47"")
  • Product Wt. (7.2 oz.)
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    		 While meditation is generally synonymous with Buddhism, almost every religion uses some form of meditation. Catholicism uses rosary beads as a tool to focus while saying a mantra, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and many other religions use prayer as a form of meditation. Some look for enlightenment through meditation, but a person does not have to be in search of a religious awakening to begin meditation, but rather in search of a more peaceful way of living.
     
    What is meditation?

    At the core, meditation is taking the time to develop the skills needed to truly relax the mind. Meditation is used to calm the rush of repetitive thoughts that overtake the mind and get into a Zen State of Mind. It can help re-balance, refocus and recenter the meditator.  With a little practice, you can experience what yogis all over the world have been teaching for thousands of years and finally learn to relax, naturally.  One of the great things about meditation is how convenient it is to practice. It doesn’t matter whether you are at home, the office or on a walk. It doesn’t matter where you are, as long as you can safely find a few minutes at some point during your day to meditate.

    Meditation is one of those things that so many people have heard of in, but not everyone has tried it. The idea of meditation can be pretty intimidating. There is something so different, almost occult to meditation in Western culture and in the past has been almost taboo. In the 1960s and 1970s meditation was synonymous with communes, beatniks and The Beatles. In recent years though, the Eastern movement has begun picking up mainstream momentum attracting people from all different walks of life who are each in search of a less stressful existence. Essentially, meditation is simply a relaxing of both mind and body by means of chanting, sitting quietly and trying to clear all the noise from the brain. Simple as it seems, thinking about nothing is much harder than one would expect.  The benefits of this technique are well worth the practice and concentration it takes to learn how to meditate. 

    What's the draw to this practice other than the long history?  

    There are physical and mental benefits to meditating, though the gains for mind aren't as quantifiable as the physical attributes.
    A study from the 1970s was the first to scientifically show that meditation can reduce physical symptoms of stress such as: decreasing heart rate, muscle tension and oxygen consumption. Some studies even show that EEG coherence improves after meditation.

    Unlike therapy, exercise and other stress relievers, meditation does not require equipments and endless amounts of disposable income. Really, you don't even have to leave your house to meditate. Meditating is fairly easy once you have the hang of it and no prescriptions or appointments are needed to alleviate anxiety, depression and stress. 
    There are different kinds on meditation. Some are based in religion, while others are not at all. One of the more popular types of meditation in the United States is transcendental meditation.

    Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1955, he is known as the father of transcendental meditation in the West. Taking a different approach than most spiritual teachers, he started a university in Iowa that teaches meditation as it relates to management. His practice focuses on quieting the mind through use of a religious mantra and his methods of teaching meditation are more standardized as specific meditation lessons are taught in sequence, just as if you were in school for any other subject.

    When we experience stress, we get tense, irritable, depressed and generally unpleasant to be around. The calming benefits of taking a few minutes out of the day to be still and quiet are not only great for the mind but also for the physical body. Being able to just unwind for a little bit each day allows for your mind and body to re-energize themselves. 

    How to start meditating

    Local community centers, temples, yoga studios, gyms and even some churches offer meditation classes for free or for minimal donations. Many of the classes are visually guided and many beginner courses are taught lying down.  Though not necessary, it may help you to exercise prior to meditating so your mind will be clearer from the endorphins released making it easier to concentrate. Many classes ask you to focus on the scent of incense that is being burned or the flame of a candle. Different scents can set the intention for your meditation. For example, lavender is soothing and if you focus on the scent can help increase concentration. When beginning the practice of meditation, these items give the mind something to focus on other than the constant thoughts that cycle throughout the mind. As the meditator begins to get better at tuning out outside noise, these tools are no longer needed as to get into a meditative state, although they are still wonderful set the mood while you're meditating.

    After attending a class, either online or in your local community, try meditating at home. Since there are probably plenty of distractions, find a place where you won't have to think about what you think you should be doing so that you can focus on yourself for just a few minutes.  Get comfortable and pick a mantra that means something to you. Close your eyes and repeat the mantra to yourself. If you find it easier, leave your eyes cracked open with a beautiful candle burning. Practicing yoga or stretching are great ways to prepare your breathing prior to your meditation session.

    What if I want a more structured meditation course?

    Take a trip to one of the many retreats for a little more structure and at times luxury. Some meditation retreats are all-inclusive, while others leave a little more up to the participant. Dormitory style sleeping arrangements and rugged, basic living are themes almost across the board. A little more money will get you a wonderful spa-like meditation retreat. Typically, these retreats are focus on health and well-being in general. Many times the meals offered are vegan and organic and you are able to cleanse your body from toxins while cleansing your mind from stress. Classes and workshops are generally offered to maximize the time spent learning at a retreat.

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 12271-1|12271-1|ITEM|"Medium Arctic Ice Japanese Appetizer Plate (Last 12)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12271-1.html"|""|(15.95)|(11.15)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Arctic Ice Japanese Tableware Collection, this rectangular ceramic plate has the size that is perfect for serving sushi, any finger foods, desserts, or sandwiches. In addition, for those who believe they have no use for this medium sized plate, the plate is a perfect dish for jewelry, keys, and other small trinkets.

    The design on this rectangular ceramic plate incorporates elements of ice, water, and earth and is hand-glazed in cool colors of gray and blue. The abstract design is never be exactly the same on different pieces in the same collection.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this rectangular ceramic plate also comes in a set of six which makes it the perfect gift for your loved ones.
  • Plate Dimension (7-1/4"" W x 7/8"" H)
  • Product Wt. (9.2 oz.)
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    "|"Part of the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, this Japanese appetizer plate set comes in a set of six beautiful plates featuring a design that resembles melting glacial ice. Not only great for sushi, these Japanese ceramic plates can also be used to serve appetizers and dessert.

    This Japanese appetizer plate set has an natural ambiance that softens the rest of your table setting. Each of the plates is covered in a blue and pearl splattered design that seems to encapsulate arctic ice on the verge of melting. However, the matte finish tempers the vibrant design and striking blue color. Like the rest of the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, this Japanese ceramic plate is hand-glazed and meticulously crafted.

    Give this unique Japanese appetizer plate set to a loved one or as a gift for newlyweds as they come packaged in a paper box which makes it convenient for gift wrapping.
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  • Product Wt. (3 Lb. 8 oz.)
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    "|"Three bowls in the Artic Ice Tableware Collection feature the distinctive shape of the abalone shell: this mid-sized Japanese bowl, the larger Japanese Ceramic Bowl and the smaller Small Asian Bowl. The abalone is a shellfish found around the world and cherished by traditional cultures, particularly those like the traditional Japanese whoi depended on the sea for sustenance. In every way, this contemporary piece of Asian tableware is reminiscent of water and nature. This 6-1/2"" by 6"" Japanese Bowl is glazed by hand. The design of blue, pearl, and gray is akin to the slow and steady melt of glacial ice. The smooth finish is matte and punctuated by careful hammering along the exterior and undulated rim. This added texture makes the bowl feel even more rustic, natural, and earthy in your hands. Add this Japanese Bowl to your collection of Japanese tableware to serve a smaller portion of salad, pasta, dry noodle dish, or macaroni and cheese. The bowl is a perfect size for lunch or dinner and the contemporary design allows it to seamlessly transition between formal and casual occasions. Microwave and dishwasher safe, use it as part of your everyday tableware or save it for special occasions! Discontinued
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  • Bowl Capacity (17 fl oz)
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    "|"In Japan, it is customary to throw a spring outdoor party specifically for hanami (""flower viewing"") so guests can admire the cherry blossoms in the day and evening. Have your own hanami with the artistic portrayal of blossoms on this six-piece ceramic plate set. The pale blue background lends a cheerful, lighthearted ambience. Shaped like a big wonton wrapper, each square plate has been broadened enough to prevent one morsel from getting onto place mat; no need to fret about spilling rice, stew, or cold noodles. Pass out a dinner serving to each guest on these porcelain-finished plates. Coordinate an assortment of matching dishware from our entire Cherry Blossom Series. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Comes packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
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  • Product Wt. (3 lb.)
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    "|"Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese lucky figures that honor the virtues of maintaining strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Based on the historic and renowned founder of Zen Buddhism, the Bodidharma, Daruma dolls are typically fashioned from materials like paper, wood and plastic. They are often displayed in businesses and homes throughout Japan.

    Now, with this medium red and gold Japanese Daruma doll, you can enhance any room with this timeless symbol of prosperity and perseverance. Each papier-mache doll has a round limbless body; a tribute to Bodidharma, who, according to legend, lost the use of his arms and legs after sitting in meditation for a extraordinary period of time.

    Like other traditional Daruma, this doll has a small mouth, round hollow eyes, a bushy black mustache and eyebrows and prominent red nostrils. His bright red robe is offset with vibrant gold Japanese characters, including the symbols for luck (written under his chin), and the phrases prosperity in business and safe family written on opposite sides of his body.

    Each bumpy-textured doll has a protective lacquer finish, and comes shipped securely in a brown paper box. Discontinued
  • Daruma Dimension (L 7-1/2"" x W 7"" x H 9-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 6 oz.)
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    "|"The Daruma doll represents the Buddhist priest, Bodhidharma. According to Buddhist lore, he lost limbs and his eyelids when meditating in a cave for several years. Hence, the Daruma doll comes with no legs and is usually wrapped, in red cloth. This papier-mâché figurine is weighed at the bottom. No matter how many times it gets knocked down, this resilient doll will always return to the upright position., Therefore, it symbolizes an undaunted spirit against failure. Among orthodox Japanese, the Daruma doll is displayed visibly in the home to bring luck. Initially, the eyes are blank or covered with paper. A pupil is painted in black ink whenever a prayer is voiced or answered. This black Daruma doll, with its slightly bumpy surface, makes a fierce, symbolic protector. Place one or two of these Daruma dolls in your home or office to bring you luck Made in Japan.
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  • Product Wt. (2.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/medium-size-black-daruma-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/medium-size-black-daruma-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9210|9210|ITEM|"Medium Size Rectangular Plate - Black Alloy"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9210.html"|""|(14.95)|(12.75)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"You can't go wrong with basic black. So, if in doubt about what to put your culinary creations on, try this unique rectangular plate. Its smooth finish and black alloy gives a cool feeling of sophistication. Why not make up your own set by browsing our Black Alloy Collection. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11"" x W 5"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb.)
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    "|"This charming cherry blossom-themed Asian bowl is a great combination of style and function! Crafted in China, this ceramic piece includes a removable lid-making it the perfect container for storing leftovers or carrying food on the go.

    Each bowl features a beautiful off-white glaze, and a vertical series of brown branches and reddish-pink cherry blossoms that run from the rim to the base. Both dishwasher and microwave-safe, this versatile Asian bowl comes complete with a white clear plastic lid, featuring imprinted patterns of interlocking circles.

    This unique cherry blossom bowl and lid set is a versatile addition to any kitchen; whether you're looking for a decorative way to store and heat your lunch at work; or need a container to serve or save pudding, rice or single-servings of almost any food. To prevent accidental damage, this bowl is not recommended for use in the oven.

    As part of our portable cherry blossom-themed ceramic collection, this bowl makes a great gift for students or new homeowners. It also comes with small and large size. For your convenience, each piece is shipped securely in a white paper gift box. (Discontinued)
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (15 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/medium-sized-cherry-blossom-asian-bowl-with-lid-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/medium-sized-cherry-blossom-asian-bowl-with-lid-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6214|6214|ITEM|"Medium-Size Cherry Blossom Donabe Clay Pot Cookware"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6214.html"|""|(65.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Prepare and serve a delicious and festive warm hotpot meals for your family or friends with our cherry blossom-theme donabe clay pot cookware. Made in Japan, this charming pot is sized just right for cooking soups, stews and more for groups of three to four.

    Each donabe pot consists of a sizable side-handled bowl and a removable vented lid with easy-to-grip raised ribbing and a top handle. Its porous sandy-textured body allows for safe use over a heated range or portable stove. This entire clay pot cookware item is also dishwasher safe.

    In addition to its versatility, this donabe pot also features a classic natural cream color background. Branches of pink and yellow-dotted cherry blossoms, or sakura, and delicate white lines circle its glossy glazed lid. A smooth finish also lines a small portion along the top of each bowl.

    This medium-size cherry blossom pot is an ideal gift for new homeowners, newlyweds or busy home cooks. For a memorable theme gift set, pair this piece with our smaller or larger cherry blossom motif donabe pots.

    Each donabe pot comes shipped securely in a brown paper box.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 10"" x H 5-3/4"" with lid on), D 8-1/2"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 4 oz.)
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    -- WOW! BIG SAVINGS! --

    -- OVER HUNDREDS OF CLEARANCE ITEMS--
    Cool Blue Cold Sake Set
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $33.75
    Round Wooden Sake Masu
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $9.95
    Three Goldfish in Gold Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $11.95
    Maneki Neko Hello Kitty Phone Charm
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $1.05
    Japanese Bride and Groom
    Was: $23.95
    SALE: $21.55
    Longevity Chop and Ink Set
    Was: $19.95
    SALE: $15.05
    Bicolor Vortex Sauce Dish Set
    Was: $26.95
    SALE: $23.35
    Blue With Brown Alloy Sauce Dispenser
    Was: $11.85
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    Was: $56.25
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    Was: $43.95
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    Two-and-a-Half Inch Bamboo Skewers
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 11452|11452|ITEM|"Metallic Ferns and Leaves Motif Black Japanese Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11452.html"|""|(1.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Crafted in Japan with high quality wood, this pair of Japanese chopsticks is in a striking black. Lacquered to a lovely glossy smooth black finish, this pair of chopsticks also features, in bright contrast, round leaves and ferns colored in rich metallic shades of gold, red, and green. Each leaf and leaf vein is depicted with gold outlines, giving the design a rich luxuriant feel.

    Both simple and festive, this pair of chopsticks is a fun way to serve dinner guests your favorite sushi or noodle dishes. With a broad top and tapering edges that round in narrow tips, this pair of Japanese chopsticks is designed to enhance grip making it the perfect choice for beginners and seasoned users alike.

    Whether you are shopping for chopsticks for your own personal or to serve guests at your next party, this pair of black Japanese chopsticks with its unique and charming motif will brighten up your dining table.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/metallic-ferns-and-leaves-motif-black-japanese-chopsticks-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/metallic-ferns-and-leaves-motif-black-japanese-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1229|S1229|ITEM|"Metallic Grey with Black Speckle Chrysanthemum Japanese Saki Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1229.html"|""|(48.95)|(39.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese saki set features a modern design with chrysanthemum pattern all along the sake jug and sake cups. This sake set comes with a set of four cups so you can invite friends and family over to enjoy several jugs of nice and warm sake on a cold winter night.

    This Japanese saki set features a unique shape and design as a whole, the jug holds a rectangular shape and the cups hold a circular one. When looking at the sake jug you would notice the nice rectangular box-like shape and the part where you pour holds a circular shape that protrudes outwards. The color of the sake jug is metallic grey with black speckles all around. The design on the sake jug features a white strip rhombus pattern of blue chrysanthemums in each section. Chrysanthemum are well known in Japanese culture because it symbolizes long life and superior character. The strip of rhombus pattern runs along the front of the sake jug sideways going around the left and right side. The back of the sake jug also holds the strip pattern but as a single strip. The sake cups features the single rhombus strip pattern with the same metallic grey and black speckles all over, whereas the inside of the cup is white. The texture of the sake set is smooth with tiny bumps for the metallic grey part and the strip pattern holds a more sandpaper-like texture. This sake set is very unique with it's two different shapes and the color it holds, giving it a modernized look to it.

    Bring this unique Japanese saki set home and enjoy a nice warm or cold cup of sake with friends and family. Already comes packaged in a box for easy gift wrapping, you can make this as a present to give to your sake-loving friends.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Sake Jug Dimension ( L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 6-1/2"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-5/8"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Sake Jug Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Sake Cup Capacity (2 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/metallic-grey-with-black-speckle-chrysanthemum-japanese-saki-set-for-four-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/metallic-grey-with-black-speckle-chrysanthemum-japanese-saki-set-for-four-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7748|7748|ITEM|"Minature Adorable Maneki Neko Good Luck Charm (One Cat Only)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7748.html"|""|(4.95)|(3.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"SOLD AS A SINGLE PIECE. PLEASE COMMENT IN CHECKOUT WHICH COLOR YOU WOULD LIKE OR A RANDOM COLOR WILL BE CHOSEN FOR YOU.

    Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this adorable maneki neko good luck charm is sure to bring good spirits to its owner. Available in eight different colors, each one brings a special kind of fortune or luck that can help bring motivation for its owner.

    Maneki Neko, also known as the Japanese lucky cat, is well known in Japan and China as a good luck charm for welcoming happiness, customers and fortune. The stomach of each maneki neko has written in Japanese “beckoning for happiness”. With these adorable mini sized lucky charms, you can carry them around with you everywhere in your purse, wallet, or even pocket. Prep yourself for a new business opening, a job interview, a test, or wish for good health with these adorable maneki neko good luck charms.

    Available in eight different colors, each color represents a different kind of fortune, which each cat beckons for. The blue Japanese lucky cat beckons with its right paw for health and longevity. The red maneki neko also beckons with its right paw for a good health and disease free life. The yellow maneki neko beckons with its right paw for fortune and for lucky thousand yen. The gold Japanese lucky cat has both paws raised wishing for good luck and success. The white calico maneki neko also has both paws raised wishing for good luck and success as well. The green Japanese lucky cat beckons with its left paw raised for succeeding in any task. The black maneki neko beckons with its left paw for family safety and to ward off evil. And finally, the pink maneki neko beckons with its left paw for fulfillment and love.

    Surprise a loved one, friend, or colleague with a special Japanese lucky charm or even treat yourself to all eight maneki nekos to welcome all kinds of luck and fortune into your home. Comes packaged in a small pouch to carry around in.
  • Cat Dimension (D 3/8"" x H 5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minature-adorable-maneki-neko-good-luck-charm-one-cat-only-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minature-adorable-maneki-neko-good-luck-charm-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 7277|7277|ITEM|"Mini Brick Colored Bento Box"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7277.html"|""|(47.55)|(29.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Your items can be kept hidden in plain sight with this mini brick colored bento box. The two tiered box is constructed to look like the five petals of the golden plum blossoms that are painted onto the box. The top of the box is removable and the second layer slides open to reveal a second shelf to store your precious items. The inside of this beautiful wooden box is painted ebony. Ideal to use as a jewelry box or as a household decoration. The plum blossom is one of the first flowers to bloom and with this bento box; you can keep the entire year as cheerful as springtime. Made in Japan. Ships in a gift box.
  • Box Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 3-1/2"" x H2-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/mini-brick-colored-bento-box-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/mini-brick-colored-bento-box-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7621|7621|ITEM|"Miniature Lucky Daruma Figurine (One Daruma Only)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7621.html"|""|(5.95)|(3.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics, this lucky daruma figurine makes an adorable display and will bring luck your way this holiday season.

    Each delicately hand sculpted and painted, each tiny daruma figurine is a collector’s item. With intricate details, this lucky daruma figurine will usher good fortune your way.

    Choose from a wide variety of colors. Each a unique display item, and each carries its own meaning. Choose from: Gold, Black, Green, Orange, Yellow, Pink, and White. Gold means prosperity, and Black stands for getting rid of evil energy. Green stands for health and vitality, and Orange stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Yellow increases one’s wealth, and pink stands for luck in love and romance, and white brings good fortune.

    Bring this cute and lucky miniature daruma figurine home. They also make thoughtful and adorable gifts this holiday season.

    Item comes packaged in a tiny pouch. Each sold individually. Please note desired color in your order.
  • Figurine Dimension (H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/miniature-lucky-daruma-figurine-one-daruma-only-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/miniature-lucky-daruma-figurine-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|3|1| 7741|7741|ITEM|"Miniature White Maneki Neko Statue"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7741.html"|""|(5.95)|(3.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from ceramic, these adorable Maneki Neko statue are perfect for placing them on your desk or at your work place to welcome businesses and customers to your store or restaurant. This item comes with two Maneki Nekos, so giving one away to your friends and family would surely be appreciated.

    This Maneki Neko statue features a white cat with faded yellow and black dots all over the body. With tiny red ears sticking upwards, the left paw can be seen raised to welcome businesses and customers to your store. With a traditional look, the eyes are painted yellow and black, and the collar is red with a gold bell. The green bib is made of glitter which makes the lucky cat stand out even more and it can be seen holding a gold lucky coin. The cat is finished with a smooth and shiny glaze with a little texture for the green bib cause of the glitter.

    Bring these Maneki Neko statue to your business and share with others to welcome more customers to your store or restaurant. With these adorable lucky cat figurines you would definitely attract many customers to your business.
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (L 1-1/2"" x W 1-1/2"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (2.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/miniature-white-maneki-neko-statue-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/miniature-white-maneki-neko-statue-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11896|11896|ITEM|"Minimalist Contemporary Black and White Japanese Chawanmushi Lidded Custard Cup"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11896.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese Chawanmushi lidded custard cup is a stylish way to prepare and serve a Chawanmushi dish.

    A well loved side dish, Chawanmushi is a steamed egg custard dish that is popular in Japan. Made with mushrooms, vegetables, dashi and mirin, it is a delicate addition to one’s meal, and is often prepared and served in a delicate lidded chawanmushi cup .

    This unique Japanese Chawanmushi lidded custard cup features a minimalistic yet contemporary design. With a classic white background and simple black lines, this Chawanmushi cup also features a frosted surface, adding visual texture.

    Featuring a smooth high gloss finish on the interior, this Japanese Chawanmushi lidded custard cup makes an excellent addition to lovers of simple, stylish and functional tableware.

    Hand-wash is recommended for this item.
  • Chawanmushi Cup Dimenion (D 3"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (5 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (7.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-contemporary-black-and-white-japanese-chawanmushi-lidded-custard-cup-72.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-contemporary-black-and-white-japanese-chawanmushi-lidded-custard-cup-73.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11962|11962|ITEM|"Minimalist White and Tan Cherry Blossom Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11962.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from exceptional ceramic, this cherry blossom soup spoon is part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, however there are slight differences compared to the plates and bowls. This would be perfect to add to your favorite cherry blossom collection if you already purchased from this collection.

    This cherry blossom soup spoon is finished with a smooth and glossy texture. It is speckled grey with an off white background all over the soup spoon, making it seem as if it is a cold winter day while looking at a cherry blossom tree covered in snow. The slight difference is on the part of the spoon where it features a brown branch of light brown cherry blossoms blooming. Even though there is a difference in color this soup spoon still goes perfectly to this wonderful yet elegant collection.

    With an elegant and lovely design, this cherry blossom soup spoon would definitely go well with one of the bowls in this collection. Whether you use it to drink some soup or eat a bowl of noodle on a cold day, it would bring out the wintery feel it possess.

    This item is dishwasher safe.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-and-tan-cherry-blossom-soup-spoon-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-and-tan-cherry-blossom-soup-spoon-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-white-plum-blossom||ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan and crafted with quality ceramics, the minimalist white cherry blossom dining collection features one of the most endearing flowers in Japan—the cherry blossom in a classic off-white, stylishly arranged in a minimalistic grey. At once poetic and elegant, this dining ware collection will add a graceful presence to any dining table.

    Crafted with quality and care, each piece in this dining collection is glazed to a perfect smooth finish and showcases a stylish cherry blossom motif in a minimalistic grey.

    Featuring tea set, sake set, cups, soup bowls, rice bowls, noodle bowls, dinner plates, salad and dessert plates, this white cherry blossom dining collection suggests a subtle charm that brings to mind the arrival of spring with the melting of the snow and the blooming of the first cherry blossoms.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this ceramic dining collection makes an excellent gift idea and is at once simple yet sophisticated, and will complement a wide variety of dining wares.

    Surprise friends and loved ones with dining ware from this collection or bring this dining collection home today and serve your guests in style. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10936 :10936-1 :10864 :10864-1 :11618 :11618-1 :11961 :11961-1 :11959 :11959-1 :12335 :12335-1 :12336 :12336-1 :11960 :11960-1 :11325 :11325-1 :11958 :11958-1 :11558 :11558-1 :10937 :10937-1 :11623 :11623-1 :11619 :11619-1 :12330 :12330-1 :12333 :12333-1 :10935 :10934 :12290 :S1052 :11962 :T1864 :12327)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-43.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11558|11558|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection Asian Noodle Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11558.html"|""|(71.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Asian noodle bowl set is part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection and features a simple yet elegant design and is perfect for serving noodle, soup, rice, salad, or dessert dishes.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Asian noodle bowl set features a simple yet elegant shades of speckled light grey and white on the exterior, and delicate motif of cherry blossoms on the interior.

    Elegantly simple with a wintery charm, this lovely Asian noodle bowl set will complement a wide range of table ware. With six lovely matching bowls, you can play host in style and serve all your favorite dishes with this beautiful Asian noodle bowl set.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this lovely Asian noodle bowl set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a fine housewarming and holiday gift.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 1.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-asian-noodle-bowl-set-for-six-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/contemporary-brown-on-white-rice-bowl-set-of-six-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11325|11325|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11325.html"|""|(59.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this Japanese rice bowl set is part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection and features a simple yet elegant design and is perfect for serving miso soup, rice, salad, or dessert dishes.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Japanese rice bowl set features a simple yet elegant shades of speckled light grey and white on the exterior, and delicate motif of cherry blossoms on the interior.

    Elegantly simple with a wintery charm, this lovely Japanese rice bowl set will complement a wide range of table ware. With six lovely matching bowls, you can play host in style and serve all your favorite dishes with this beautiful noodle bowl set.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this lovely Japanese rice bowl set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a fine housewarming and holiday gift.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (11 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 1.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-japanese-ramen-bowl-set-for-six-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11960|11960|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection Large Japanese Bowls Set for Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11960.html"|""|(65.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese bowls set features three large Japanese bowls perfect for serving noodle soup dishes, salad and donburi dishes. Part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, this bowls set is at once simple and elegant.

    In a classic white with graceful motif of cherry blossom branches in grey, this Japanese bowls set features a beautiful glossy glaze on both the interior and exterior. Light grey speckles on the surface add visual depth.

    With a deep interior and a wide rim, the bowls in this Japanese bowls set is versatile and user-friendly. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese bowls set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a great addition to any household.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 11.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-large-japanese-bowls-set-for-three-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-large-japanese-bowls-set-for-three-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11958|11958|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection Ramen Noodle Bowls Set for Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11958.html"|""|(89.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A lovely set of three, this ramen noodle bowls set is part of the minimalist white cherry blossom collection and comes with three footed curved shallow bowls ideal for serving ramen noodle dishes, pasta dishes, salad, or dessert.

    Elegant and tasteful, this ramen noodle bowls set is part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection featuring the simple and elegant design of cherry blossom branches in bloom in a subtle grey against a white background.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this ramen noodle bowls set features a light grey speckled interior and a smooth clean white exterior.

    This elegant ramen noodle bowls set is microwave and dishwasher safe. Packaged in a paper box, this ramen noodle bowls set makes a wonderful addition for anyone who loves to host dinner parties in elegant style.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-5/8"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb 5.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-ramen-noodle-bowls-set-for-three-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-ramen-noodle-bowls-set-for-three-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11959|11959|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection Shallow Japanese Ceramic Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11959.html"|""|(63.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Crafted from quality ceramics, this Japanese ceramic bowls set is part of the Minimalistic White Cherry Blossom Collection and features four shallow wide-rimmed ceramic bowls. This wide-rimmed bowl set is ideal for serving salad, pasta, dishes featuring sauces, and dessert.

    In a charming white and featuring the beautiful motif of grey cherry blossom branches in bloom, this Japanese ceramic bowls set is a graceful addition to any dining table.

    A lovely classic white finish on the interior is beautifully complemented by pale grey motif of cherry blossoms. Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Japanese ceramic bowls set is perfectly shaped with shallow curved edges ideal for serving dishes featuring sauces.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Japanese ceramic bowls set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a great gift idea for friends and loved ones.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 8.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-shallow-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-four-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-shallow-japanese-ceramic-bowls-set-for-four-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11961|11961|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection Square Oriental Dinnerware Set For Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11961.html"|""|(59.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this oriental dinnerware set comes with six beautiful square dinner plates perfect for serving your signature dishes, pasta, or salad in elegant style.

    Featuring a footed base, a unique square bordering a dipped circular center, this oriental dinnerware set is a great way to serve dishes featuring sauces in style.

    Engraved motifs of grey cherry blossom branches against a subtle speckled grey background gives a quiet and tasteful charm.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this oriental dinnerware set is microwave and dishwasher safe. Packaged in a paper box for protection, it is the ideal choice for anyone who loves to host dinner parties in elegant style.
  • Dish Dimension (L 5-3/8"" x W 5-3/8"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 3.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-square-oriental-dinnerware-set-for-six-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-collection-square-oriental-dinnerware-set-for-six-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11619|11619|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Dessert Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11619.html"|""|(83.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramics, this dessert plate set comes with six charming small plates that are perfect for serving fruits and dessert.

    Featuring the delicate design of cherry blossoms in a subtle grey over a classic white background, this dessert plate set exudes a quiet and simple elegance that will complement a variety of dining ware and make a fine addition to any home.

    With rounded edges, a gentle curving base, each dessert plate is glazed to a smooth glossy finish.

    This dessert plate set is part of our white cherry blossom collection that celebrates the beauty of cherry blossoms. With a classical appeal, this dessert plate set is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Functional as it is aesthetically pleasing, this dessert plates set will make a great gift idea for friends and family.

    Item comes packaged in a cardboard box for protection.
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-1/4"" x W 4-3/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 14.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-dessert-plate-set-of-six-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-dessert-plate-set-of-six-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11619-1|11619-1|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Rectangular Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11619-1.html"|""|(13.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Start any meal by serving a small appetizer or finger food on this rectangular plate from the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection. Alternatively, save this beauty for sending out dessert to all of your satisfied guests. Either way, the cherry blossom design and cool gray color are certain to garner compliments from friends and family. It is also available in a set for six here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. While certainly subtle, the cherry blossom design on this Japanese Rectangular Plate is impeccable. Sitting slightly off-center on the rectangular plate, the cherry blossoms are a classic on Japanese ceramicware, but the actual design here is entirely contemporary. The fragile cherry blossom flowers are painted in soft gray and light cream colors, and have an abstract element. The effect is reminiscent of cherry blossoms already detached from the tree and drifting off in the wind. The shape and construction of this rectangular plate is also unique. There is a gentle curve, from the center of the plate and culminating in soft, rounded edges. This makes the middle of this Japanese plate thicker than the sides, and gives it a more substantial look. Finished in a gorgeous gloss and made out of quality ceramic in Japan, you can toss this plate in the dishwasher after every meal.
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-1/4"" x W 4-3/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-rectangular-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-rectangular-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11325-1|11325-1|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11325-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Displaying the simple yet ephemeral charm of Japan’s revered cherry blossoms, this Japanese rice bowl features four cherry blossom branches with blooming light gray flowers. Etched carefully into the bowl’s ceramic interior, these delicate cherry blossoms are meant to symbolize the fragility and beauty of life. Covered with a marbled white color, the Japanese rice bowl is the perfect size for a small helping of rice, soup, salad, or dessert. Smooth to the touch due to its glaze finish, the bowl also has subtle grooves on its exterior, which add an extra layer of texture and grip. For extra convenience, this small bowl is also dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan, this elegant bowl can be matched with a White Cherry Blossom Ceramic Mug and a White Porcelain Cherry Blossom Plate for a complete and refined dining set. Delicate and charming, this Japanese rice bowl will make an excellent and beautiful addition to your tableware.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (11 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (9.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-69.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-rice-bowl-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12327|12327|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Japanese Tea Cup (Last 2)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12327.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Bring the calm ambience of falling cherry blossoms in the spring with this wonderful little Japanese tea cup! The off-white color of this Asian tea cup allows the minimalistic and monochrome design of cherry blossom branches to stand out on the tea cup’s exterior. This fresh motif allows this little tea cup to match well with a tea set from the same Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, allowing you to easily create an elegant and cohesive tea setting. Crafted with sturdy ceramic, this little tea cup was made in Japan– you’ll immediately be able to feel the quality in your hands as you hold it. You also won’t have to worry if your drink gets cold, since this Japanese cup is both microwave and dishwasher safe. Despite its small size, this Japanese tea cup has charm and functionality that no one can ignore! Designed to hold your favorite tea, you can pair this little cup with a matching dish for your tea bag once your drink is done steeping. But don’t just limit yourself to drinking tea out of this sophisticated little Japanese cup! Enjoy sips of any hot beverage you love, whether that be coffee, hot cocoa, or cider. You can also get creative by using this Japanese tea cup as a small flower pot for a small succulent, or fill it in with wax and a wick to create a lovely candle holder for your home!
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (6 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (4.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-tea-cup-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-japanese-tea-cup-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11623|11623|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Serving Bowl Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11623.html"|""|(75.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Manufactured in Japan and crafted from ceramics of highest quality, this lovely serving bowl set comes with four beautiful serving bowls that are great for serving rice, noodle, soup and dessert.

    A part of the minimalist white cherry blossom collection, this serving bowl set features the same simple elegant design that showcases one of the most endearing blossoms in Japan—the cherry blossom.

    A symbol of transient beauty, cherry blossoms are admired in Japan for their simple beauty and their short time of majestic bloom. Their graceful forms are often featured in classic Japan art, from paintings to poetry.

    With this white cherry blossom serving bowl set, you can now enjoy the timeless charm of cherry blossoms at your dining table. Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, the interior of each bowl features elegant cherry blossom branches tastefully arranged. Complemented by the classic white exterior, this serving bowl set has a clean stylistic appeal.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this serving bowl set makes an excellent gift. Item comes packaged in a cardboard box for protection.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/4"" x H 3-2/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 5.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-serving-bowl-set-of-four-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-serving-bowl-set-of-four-71.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12333-1|12333-1|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Small Dessert Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12333-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Captivating and timeless, this small ceramic Japanese bowl will give an air of subtle refinement wherever you choose to place it! Pale gray cherry blossoms bloom along gray branches that stretch across the bowl’s interior, making a striking statement against the shiny white ceramic. This incredible Japanese cherry blossom design will be a sight for sore eyes, whether you are serving ice cream in this little bowl or serving little cakes on a square plate from the same collection. Microwave and dishwasher safe, you’ll be coming back to use this little Japanese cherry blossom bowl again and again due to its ease of use! It’ll also be a long-lasting and durable addition to your kitchen cabinets, as it is made from sturdy ceramic. You’ll immediately be able to see and feel the incredible craftsmanship of this Asian bowl, which was carefully made in Japan. This Asian bowl is the perfect size for personal portions of desserts, such as ice cream or pudding. Enjoy your favorite desserts in this bowl alongside a freshly brewed cup of coffee with this matching mug! Its small size can help with portion control of side dishes or snacks as well! You can also put this wonderful bowl in the center of your table to hold candies or peanuts for visiting guests. But you don’t have to limit this ceramic Japanese bowl’s uses to just holding foods– its small size makes it useful for holding small office supplies such as paper clips, tacks, or staples as well.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (10 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (7.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-small-dessert-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-small-dessert-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11324-1|11324-1|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Square Dinner Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11324-1.html"|""|(25.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"This special Square Dinner Plate is the ideal piece for impressing guests at your home or upscale restaurant. The plate comes in a gorgeous white and gray, and has a flawless, glossy finish. In terms of size, shape, and finish this Japanese-made plate is a beautiful piece to display on your table or curios cabinet. This plate is perfect for placing at an individual setting, using to serve appetizers, or even serving a side dish during the main meal. It won’t overpower other Japanese tableware, but the glistening finish will catch the eye. The cherry blossom motif, a staple of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, is gorgeous along the slight curves and polished, rounded edges of this plate. The design definitely captures the beauty and elegance of the cherry blossoms in springtime. This Square Dinner Plate is a wonderful gift for a family member or friend. Whether in celebration of a special occasion, wedding, or holiday, you can confidently give this Square Dinner Plate to any recipient. If you are looking for another piece to match the Square Dinner Plate, consider the Large Ceramic Noodle Bowl or Ceramic Serving Bowl, either makes a perfect pair to this larger plate.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9-1/4"" x W 9-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 13 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-dinner-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-dinner-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11324|11324|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Square Dinner Plate Set of Four"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11324.html"|""|(99.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and a part of the white cherry blossom square dinner plate set comes with four stylishly charming plates perfect for serving dinner entrees.

    Crafted from fine ceramics, this dinner plates set features a beautifully glazed surface, polished rounded edges, a gentle curved base and charming cherry blossom designs in a minimalist grey.

    Featuring a clean and classic aesthetics, this charming dinner plate set will make a fine addition to any dining room.

    Cherry blossoms are a beloved blossom in Japan. Loved for their beautiful blooms in spring every year, they are a symbol of transient beauty and are a graceful presence that has graced many of Asia's art and poems. In this lovely white cherry blossom collection, they take on a simple yet elegant form and will be a graceful addition to any homes.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this dinner plate set comes packaged in a paper box and makes a wonderful gift for friends and family.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9-1/4"" x W 9-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 3.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-dinner-plate-set-of-four-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-dinner-plate-set-of-four-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11618-1|11618-1|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Square Salad Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11618-1.html"|""|(14.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"If your tableware is lacking elegance and ease, this Square Salad Plate is the perfect choice. Part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, this square plate also comes in a set for six, if you want to create a uniform table setting. However, this medium-sized plate can stand on it’s own. Both in design and craftsmanship, it is stunning. A cherry blossom opens for only a few days before wilting away and the petals floating off in the wind, but in those few days these delicate flowers are beloved by the Japanese and visitors during the springtime months. The gray design on this Square Salad Plate captures the cherry blossom in its moment of glory. The floral pattern is somewhat whimsical, but also minimal as it stretches along the gentle curve of this square plate. A polished finish and curving edges further add to the chic design of this Japanese plate. This Square Salad Plate is slightly smaller than the dinner plate of the same shape and design. While the other plate is perfect for serving the main course or using as the centerpiece of a table, this version is best to serve salad, fruit, a small side dish, or dessert. The slight curve of this Square Salad Plate also makes it ideal for keeping hairpins, spare change, and trinkets.
  • Plate Dimension (L 6-3/4"" x W 6-3/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (14 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-salad-plate-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-salad-plate-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11618|11618|ITEM|"Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Square Salad Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11618.html"|""|(89.75)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this salad plate set features six lovely square salad plates. In a classic white with subtle grey cherry blossom designs, this salad plate set features a minimalistic charm with a chic contemporary touch.

    Great for serving salad, fruits and dessert, this salad plate set for six is crafted from quality ceramics. With gentle edges, a curving base, each salad plate is beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy surface. Featuring a stylish motif of cherry blossoms in a subtle grey against a clean white background, this salad plates set makes an elegant choice.

    Cherry blossoms are a symbol of transient beauty in Japan. Admired for their graceful forms and beautiful colors, cherry blossoms are commonly featured in artwork, songs and poetries in Japan. In this lovely white cherry blossom collection the simple beauty of cherry blossoms are celebrated.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this salad plate set comes packaged in a paper gift box for protection, and makes a wonderful gift idea.
  • Plate Dimension (L 6-3/4"" x W 6-3/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 2.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-salad-plate-set-of-six-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/minimalist-white-cherry-blossom-square-salad-plate-set-of-six-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11637|11637|ITEM|"Minimalist’s Bamboo Grove Porcelain Bowl Set for Ten"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11637.html"|""|(49.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Crafted in Japan, this lovely porcelain bowl set features 10 gorgeous bowls featuring an elegant design of bamboo plants in blue set against a classic timeless white. Great for serving rice, soup and dessert, this porcelain bowl set makes a wonderful choice whether you are shopping for bowls for personal use or looking for great gift ideas.

    Glazed to a smooth, glossy finish, this charming porcelain bowl set features an elegantly simple motif of bamboo plants in blue. Bamboo, a well loved evergreen plant in Japan and China, is also known as one of the “four gentlemen” among flowers in Chinese and Japanese culture, and is admired for their unique aesthetics.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this porcelain bowl set is functional as it is gorgeous. This charming minimalists’ bamboo grove porcelain set for ten is a perfect gift for newly weds, friends, and family.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/4"" x H 2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 4.7 oz)
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    		 Looking to sweeten up your life? How about your cooking? A Japanese staple, mirin is a syrupy, amber colored rice wine derived from the combination of shochu (a distilled spirit), glutinous rice, and koji (a yeast-like culture). Ingredients are brewed together and compressed, then filtered. This process gives Mirin a mildly sweet, alcoholic flavor and a glossy sheen. Along with traditional soy sauce and dashi, it is known as one of the three fundamental flavors of ancient Japan. Mirin is distinct from its counterparts because of its sweetness, which acts as a balance to their more savory flavors.

    Mirin is a versatile ingredient with many uses. Its subtle sweetness and syrupy consistency make it the perfect addition to many sauces, glazes, and marinades, including three Japanese staples: yakitori, teriyaki, and tempura dipping sauce. Beyond sauces, it is also a common flavoring in broths and desserts. It is used to season a variety of noodle and simmered dishes, including stir-fries and pot meals, and is sometimes included in sushi rice. Because mirin tends to have a firming effect, it works well with tofu. It can also tone down the overly “fishy” flavor of some seafood, like salmon.

    Although it is used primarily for cooking, traditional mirin (hon mirin) has a 13-14% alcohol content, and is occasionally drunk as a liqueur. Some Japanese use Mirin to make a special medicinal tonic in the wintertime called “O-toso.” During the 4-5 day period of New Years, it can be served spiced with peppers as a ceremonial drink. 

    When cooking with mirin, there are a couple rules to be aware of. First, this rice wine has a strong flavor, so a little goes a long way. Second, be careful not to add mirin too early in the cooking process, to avoid burning. Wait to add it near the end of your preparation. When storing Mirin, there is no need to refrigerate, just keep it in a cool, dry environment. Don’t worry if you see some white residue around the cap after it has been opened; this is just the alcohol evaporating. Mirin lasts several months, but flavor deteriorates, and mold can form if kept too long.

    Ready to give mirin a try? You can find Kikkoman Aji-Mirin Rice Wine in our Grocery section. After you have had a taste of mirin, come back and try other Asian sauces. Our inventory includes soy sauce, chili-oil, and black bean garlic sauce, as well as fish sauce (featured in our July newsletter). We also carry all the cookware you’ll need to prepare your Japanese dishes, and the tableware to serve it on!

    For a classic Japanese sauce using mirin, try our yakitori recipe below.

    Yakitori Sauce

    4 tbsp. sake
    5 tbsp. shoyu
    1 tbsp. mirin
    1 tbsp. caster (superfine) sugar

    Mix together all ingredients in a small pan. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes, or until thick. Can be used as a marinade or dipping sauce.

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    Mochi is a Japanese confection that is made from a special type of sweet sticky rice. After soaking in water overnight, the rice is steamed and pounded, and then formed into small round balls or cakes. The traditional ritual of pounding the rice is called "mochi-tsuki", and is performed during the last week of the year in preparation for the upcoming New Year's celebration. The steamed rice is placed in a large wooden or stone mortar called "usu", and it is pounded into a glutinous paste with a heavy wooden mallet called "kine." Since the mallet is very heavy and pounding can take several hours, mochi-tsuki is shared by many members of the family from young to old. Usually the men would do the pounding, and the women would turn the rice in the usu, adding water, if necessary, to keep the rice from getting dry. After pounding is completed, the women and children make the mochi cakes by pulling off small pieces from the glutinous paste and shaping them. The children are also told about the folktale of the moon rabbit making mochi during the New Year's holiday. The rabbit is visible on the face of a full moon pounding her mochi in a mortar.

    For the Japanese, the New Year or Shogatsu, is the most important holiday of the year. And of all the traditional foods eaten during the holiday celebration, mochi is the most significant because it symbolizes long life, wealth, and strength. It is eaten at the dawn of the New Year, or the mochi breakfast, sometimes plain but usually baked, broiled, toasted or fried and enhanced with condiments and flavorings. Some of these condiments range from typical Japanese fare like green tea powder, nori, sesame seeds, soy sauce, grated daikon, sweet bean paste and bean jam to American flavors like honey, salad dressing, scrambled eggs, cheese, cream cheese, peanut butter and fried bananas. Mochi is also added into "zoni", the New Year's soup consisting of seasonings, vegetables, fish, chicken or other meat.

    Shogatsu is also the time to honor the ancestral gods and give offerings. A special decorative mochi, called "kagami-mochi", is made for this purpose and is left at the ancestral altar of the family in the main room of the house. The kagami-mochi is made of two round, flattened rice cakes of slightly different sizes, but about 12 inches in diameter. It is stacked one on top of the other with the bottom cake being the larger one. The two cakes symbolize the sun and the moon, and having two gives good luck. The round shape of the cakes stands for harmony and long life. Eventually, small pieces are cut from the kagami-mochi and are eaten by the family members, who believe this ritual will insure good health and good fortune for them.

    In today's fast paced, high technology world, the ritual of mochi-tsuki is lost on the younger generation and is practiced by only a small percentage of Japanese families, by temples and shrines, or by special public demonstration groups during the New Year's celebration. Since many Japanese specialty stores, bakeries and food markets carry mochi, it is readily available year round because mochi is used in other confections and rice dishes as well as eaten for other festive occasions such as weddings, a baby's birth, birthdays and Shinto festivals. The many forms of mochi that are available in these markets allow one to make mochi in a variety of ways, in addition to the traditional method from scratch.

    For those who want homemade mochi but don't have the time to devote to the whole process, mochi-making machines are available. These machines steam and pound the mochi for you, are made by popular Asian kitchen appliance makers such as National and Zojirushi, and are compact enough for the kitchen counter. In addition to making mochi, the machines will also knead bread and pizza dough, steam custards or sweet rice, cook noodles and steam or knead a variety of other foods as well. Many have an automatic timer and shut off to insure perfect food preparation.

    If your curiosity and taste buds are tweaked now, go to a local Japanese food market and buy mochi that's ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, or the ingredients to make from scratch at home with a mochi making machine or with family and friends during a mochi-tsuki party. You'll find mochi is delicious, low in calories, and a great addition to your diet. Why not start making them at home for yourself and your family? At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we offer one of the best, high quality mochi makers available on the market, and the perfect sweet rice to make a batch of yummy mochi for you to enjoy today!

    		  

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    "|"Crafted in Japan, this donburi bowl set is crafted from quality porcelain and comes with six beautifully modern bowls in a bold black with an intriguing motif of grey and white wash of paint in a subtle swirling design that brings to mind the mystery and allure of a moonlit night.

    Featuring an enchanting design with a glossy black exterior featuring raised grooves that beautifully complements the interior with a gentle swirling motif that lightens from grey to white with a subtle wash of blue and brings to mind the beautiful and poetic image of moonlight in a night sky.

    Medium sized, each bowl in this charming donburi bowl set is great for serving soup, donburi, rice, noodles, or pasta. Beautifully enigmatic and modern in style, this porcelain donburi bowl set is microwave and dishwasher safe, and makes a wonderful addition to any dining table.

    Stylish and bold, yet gentle and enchanting in design, this lovely donburi bowl set is a great way to bring a little mystique and magic to your next dinner party. Whether you are poetic or modernist at heart when it comes to dining ware, this beautiful bowl set will make a fine addition.

    Packaged in a paper gift box, this donburi bowl set also makes a alluring housewarming gift.
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality porcelain, this charming Japanese Ramen Bowl set comes with four large ramen bowls perfectly sized for serving and enjoying Japanese ramen, broth noodles, donburi, or pasta. With its large versatile size, it will also work well as a serving bowl.

    Beautifully designed with a modernist theme, in a bold black exterior with subtle grooves for added grip and visual texture, this lovely Japanese ramen bowl set’s main draw is its alluring swirl motif that perfectly complements the modern black rim and exterior with shades of grey as it lightens to white on the interior with a subtle blue, creating the charming effect of a moonlit night sky.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this lovely Japanese ramen bowl set is functional as it is gorgeous. Packaged in a paper gift box, this ramen bowl set makes a lovely family gift for friends and loved ones.

    Bring a little enchantment to your dining table with this lovely Japanese ramen bowl set.
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    "|"Hand made in Japan, this wooden Japanese doll, better known as kokeshi dolls would be perfect for anyone who would love to add it to their collection. Originally these dolls were created during the Edo period in Japan where craftsmen decided to make these dolls to sell at the onsen (hot spring) resorts to little kids.

    With a stylish black bob cut that reaches her shoulder she can be seen blushing beneath her eyes. Everything done on this wooden Japanese doll is hand made and painted. When looking at the doll you would first notice the bright yellow kimono she is wearing. The kimono design features blue, pink, and light brown azaleas. Azaleas have the meaning of being patient or modest, and while looking at the doll herself she gives off a modest aurora because of her blushing cheeks. Also her kimono consists of a black fan with gold lines, and a brown fan with green. This doll is finished with smooth and glossy texture and the back of the doll you would see the artists' name carved on it to show his/her trademark.

    This wooden Japanese doll would be an amazing gift for your friends and family or even yourself to display in your house. This would be a perfect conversation starter while having guests over for dinner or parties. This kokeshi doll comes packaged in a box for easy access to gifting it away.
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  • Product Wt. (11.8 oz)
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    Chopsticks holder makes a fine accessory to dinner tables and lets your dinner guests know that you care about the finer details. Chopsticks holders are great for keeping chopsticks in place and avoiding embarrassing run-away chopsticks. It also keeps both your guests chopsticks and your tablecloth clean.

    It is the little touch that goes a long way for the true host or hostess. With a simple curving crescent shape, this chopsticks holder is also microwave and dishwasher safe.

    Featuring a beautifully glossy finish, this chopsticks holder is the perfect epitome of effortless grace.
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    The Moon Festival is one of the most celebrated holidays among people of Chinese decent around the globe. As rich in tradition as it is in colors and tastes, the Moon Festival has a long history of folklore, family, food, and of course, festivities!

    Dating back thousands of years, the Moon Festival is observed on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar, near the autumn equinox of the Christian based calendar. During this period, the moon is believed to be at its brightest, harking back to the ancient myth of Chang O, the Moon Goddess. In various Asian cultures, mythology plays a crucial role in the reproduction of culture and tradition. Folklore centered on the moon and its strong ties to water have always been a popular theme. For centuries, people have believed what has now been proven to be true; that the moon regulates the ocean tides, menstruation, fertility, and the richness of soil. The moon's role in plentiful harvests is acknowledged during the fall season from the West to the Far East. Chinese cosmology also associates the moon with the female symbol, or yin. During ancient Mid-Autumn Moon Festivals, women were the center of the celebration, as men were not allowed to take part in the ceremonies. Each house set up its own altar where women gathered to make offerings of fruit, candles, flowers, incense, and moon cakes.

    Today, while families gather to relax, listen to music, and eat moon cakes, the story of Chang O and her husband is often told to children to remind them of the fascinating history the Moon Festival possesses. According to the legend, there was once a renowned archer, Hou Yi, who was often called upon to kill some of man's most treacherous enemies. Hou Yi was married to Chang O, a beautiful woman with undying curiosity who had already seen much of the world at an early age, as she was once an attendant of the Queen of England. At this time, there were 10 suns that circled the earth. Each sun revolved around the Earth for one day, and then retreated for nine days. One momentous day, all 10 suns circled the Earth at the same time, causing the Earth's exterior to burn.

    China's astute Emperor knew this was an enormous threat to his people, and called upon Hou Yi to slay all but one of the suns. As a reward for his bravery and great achievement, Hou Yi was given a small pill that contained the recipe for everlasting life. Upon acceptance of the pill, the Emperor warned Hou Yi to cleanse his soul with prayer and fasting before swallowing the pill. Hou Yi took the Emperor's advice and concealed the pill under a rafter in his home while he started the long process of healing his spirit and mortal soul. While he was deep in prayer and meditation, the emperor sent for Hou Yi yet again. During her husband's absence, Chang O came home only to find a glowing white light calling to her from the rafter. As she approached the light and a sweet fragrance that seemed to be coming from it, she found the pill and swallowed it immediately. Upon ingestion, Chang O discovered her new ability to fly. At that precise moment, Hou Yi came back home only to quickly realize what had happened. As he started to scold Chang O, she flew out the window and rose into the sky. Hou Yi followed her halfway across the sky with his bow and arrow. Ultimately, he fell back down to Earth and never caught Chang O, who flew to the moon. Once she reached there, she was so out of breath that she coughed up part of the pill, which fell from her mouth. Because she never consumed the entire pill, Chang O is still unable to fly back to her home and her husband. Once a year, Hou Yi leaves his new home on the sun and visits Chang O, causing the moon to light up. Incidentally, Chang O and Hou Yi have also come to represent Yin (the symbol for women and the moon) and Yang (the sun and male symbol), respectively.

    Other variations of the legend continue to circulate, where Chang O was once an attendant to the Jade Emperor. After breaking a valuable porcelain vase, the Emperor was so angered by Chang O's clumsiness that he expelled her from his palace in the sky and sent her to live as a commoner on Earth. In China, she became friends with a famous archer, Hou Yi, who was soon called upon to destroy nine of the ten suns that began to circulate the Earth and wreak havoc. After doing so, Hou Yi became King and married Chang O. However, as time passed Hou Yi slowly became obsessed with the idea of immortality. As King, he ordered an elixir that would give him everlasting life. When the elixir was finally completed, Chang O discovered it and swallowed it immediately. Angered by his wife's action, Hou Yi chased Chang O, who was forced to jump from a tower to escape her husband's wrath. Instead of plummeting to her death, Chang O flew to the moon, dodging the arrows her husband shot at her. Frustrated with his wife, Hou Yi left Earth and built a palace on the one remaining sun. Upon her arrival on the moon, Chang O was transformed into a three-legged toad whose only companions were a rabbit and a woodchuck. To this day, the woodchuck spends his days trying to cut down the cassia tree, or tree of life, only to find that the tree grows back every night. The image of the woodchuck and the cassia tree are very popular in Chinese culture, as they have come to symbolize mortality on Earth. While the tree is constantly cut down, new roots and limbs grow, signifying rebirth and the lifecycle.

    Along with family and friends, moon cakes play a crucial role in the celebration of the Moon Festival. As far back as the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368 AD), moon cakes were used to incite a revolution against the Mongolians. A leader for the underground Han rebellion, Liu Fu Tong, formulated a plan to instigate a Han uprising against the Mongols and the tyrannical Yuan Empire. Tong got permission from Mongolian officers to give small gifts to fellow Hans as a token to honor the long life and good luck of the Yuan emperor. Tong and his fellow rebels baked hundreds of moon cakes, filling them all with a strip of paper displaying the date the Han underground planned to revolt against the Mongols. The date Tong planned to riot was on the fifteenth night of the eighth lunar month. When everyone received their moon cakes, they found the secret date printed. What emerged was a historical uprising of great magnitude that brought an end to the oppressive Yuan dynasty led by the Mongols. Since that fateful day, Chinese communities all over the world have eaten homemade moon cakes every year during the Moon Festival.

    With a recent rise in the number of Asian grocery stores, you too can now easily gather the ingredients to make your own moon cakes. The first step to making moon cakes is gathering the ingredients. For the dough, measure 4 cups of flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup non-fat dehydrated milk powder, ½ cup solid shortening that has already been melted and cooled, 3 eggs, 3 teaspoons baking soda, 1 lightly beaten egg yolk, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Separately, finely chop ¼ cup of walnuts and set aside 1 17 ½ oz. can of lotus seed paste. To make 24 moon cakes, you will also need a small press or cookie cutter, preferably moon shaped, and one separated egg yolk. Depending on your personal taste and availability of items in your area, you may substitute sweet nuts, mashed red beans, Chinese dates, or cooked egg yolks instead of lotus seed paste.

    To begin, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Then, mix together the chopped walnuts and lotus seed paste in a small bowl. Next, sift together the dehydrated milk, flour, baking powder, and salt into another bowl and set aside. With an electric mixer, beat the eggs together on a medium speed until they appear to be light and lemon colored. Add the sugar and beat for an additional 10 minutes. Next, add the melted shortening to the eggs and sugar, and mix gently. Using a spatula, fold in the sifted flour mixture. Place the freshly made dough on a slightly floured surface, and knead for at least one minute, or until its texture is smooth. Roll the dough into two equally sized logs, and cut each log into 12 equal pieces.

    To begin the decorative process, roll each piece of dough into a ball and flatten it onto a lightly floured surface. Each flattened piece should be approximately 1/8 inch thick. Put 1 teaspoon of the lotus seed paste mixture in the center of each flattened cake, and fold together the sides of the dough to tightly enclose its filling. Lightly brush the inside of your moon shaped mold with flour and place press each moon cake inside, seam facing up, to shape. Once each piece of dough has been properly shaped, place all 24 pieces on an ungreased baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with an egg yolk. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown and cool before serving.

    This year, the official date of the Moon Festival falls on Monday, October 1st. Celebrations, parades, and festivals will take place across the globe, making it an international holiday. Some metropolitan cities across the United States will be sponsoring fairs with arts and crafts activities for children, processions with lion dancers and dragons, live music, and food and drink. If you can't make it to one of these festivals, why not celebrate the special women in your life by throwing your own get-together? A quick trip to your local grocery store and Asian market will get you all the supplies you need for baking moon cakes. After that, let Mrs. Lin's Kitchen do the rest! We've got the perfect accessories for your party, whether you're serving Chinese take-out with your freshly baked moon cakes, or cooking something yourself.

    		  

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| collection-moss-green-1||ITEM|"Moss Green"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-moss-green-||ITEM|"Moss Green"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Perfect for the down to earth home, the Moss Green Collection features a wide variety of Asian tableware in a more unique and natural shape than most traditional dinnerwares.

    Made in Japan and crafted by ceramic, this Japanese tableware collection features colors in light and dark pale greens and pale browns. This hand made collection is even more unique as no two pieces will ever have the exact same colors, just as the colors found in nature. Resembling the colors of Spanish moss, this Asian tableware set starts with a mostly pale green surface with the rims and edges scattering off into blotched pale brown hues.

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  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
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    "|"Part of the Moss Green Japanese collection, this Japanese appetizer plate set comes in a set of six and features Spanish moss and pond like tones. Not only great for sushi, these sushi plates can also be a decorative piece in your home to hold trinkets or even a dish to hold your keys when you come home from work.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese appetizer plate set is perfect for serving sushi made at home and serving to your guests for a special sushi dinner. Don’t limit yourself to only serving sushi on these earthen plates, as other appetizer dishes like desserts, sandwiches, and other finger foods will be perfect to serve on this sushi plate as well.

    With pale forest green tones, small dark speckles, and a blotchy brown rim, this Japanese appetizer plate with a raised rim is similar to nature as though each piece follows the same design, no two pieces will look the same as they are each hand made.

    Give this unique Japanese appetizer plate set to a loved one or as a gift for newlyweds as they come packaged in a paper box which makes it convenient for gift wrapping.
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this Japanese appetizer plates set is part of the Moss Green collection and features a natural Spanish moss like color.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth paper like texture, this Japanese appetizer plates set features a scalloped rim rather than the traditional straight rim for most dinnerware. The small Japanese plate also feels as if it was shaped by hand as the inside feels bumpy and smooth. The colors in these small Asian plates are also a speckled pale green and yellow green with small black and blue grainy dots that eventually scatter into a brown hue towards the top of the rim.

    Packaged in a paper box with a set of six, this Japanese appetizer plates set is perfect for serving dishes like pot stickers, Japanese salads, bread, and more. With raised edges, these small Asian plates can also handle dressed appetizers, as the sauces will not spill out. Discontinued
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    "|"Perfect for serving main courses, salads, bread, or pasta dishes, this unique large dinner serving bowl features speckled colors of light and dark pale greens along with blotches of brown. For those with a big appetite, this Japanese noodle bowl can also be great for busy noodle soups like ramen and pho.

    With several tones similar to the colors found in Spanish moss on a smooth paper like texture, this simple yet elegant design will add the charm of nature to your dining table. As each large dinner serving bowl is carefully hand crafted, no two serving bowls will ever look alike, just like the unique colors of plants in nature.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this large dinner serving bowl comes packaged in a paper box, making it the perfect gift idea for housewarming parties. Surprise your friends and family and invite them over to dinner, serving all kinds of food inside of this tall Asian serving bowl and complete your dinner table with the rest of the Green Moss collection. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-3/4"" x H 4-1/4"")
  • Bowl Capacity (42 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (2 lb 0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-large-dinner-serving-bowl-138.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-large-dinner-serving-bowl-141.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12123|12123|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Large Dinner Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12123.html"|""|(29.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this large dinner serving bowl is the perfect accessory to any lunch or dinner party. Serve delicious salads, pastas, dinner rolls, and more in this lovely large serving bowl.

    With a smooth paper like texture, this large dinner serving bowl is a pale green color similar to Spanish moss. Within the pale green tones are lighter tones of green accompanied by speckles of brown and black all over the Asian bowl. The color then dissolves into an earthy brown color which accentuates the rim of the bowl. While slight and hardly noticeable, the bowl also has soft ridges on the bottom, which makes it easier to carry around.

    Part of the Moss Green Japanese collection, this large dinner serving bowl is a must have for dinner parties especially around the holidays. Decorate your dining table with the entire collection to really make a statement.

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  • Bowl Dimension (D 9-7/8"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 12.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-large-dinner-serving-bowl-133.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-large-dinner-serving-bowl-140.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12128|12128|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12128.html"|""|(15.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this ceramic Japanese mug has an earthen style similar to Spanish moss. Like the colors in Spanish moss ranging from a pale green to brown, no two Asian cups will ever look alike as they are each uniquely hand painted.

    Part of the Moss Green collection, this Japanese mug has a soft paper like texture all throughout the cup. With a classic handle, this Asian tea cup also has ridges all throughout the center of the cup which makes it easy to hold, giving it a unique and interesting look to it as well. With no two cups having the exact same painted look, this Asian tea cup is mostly a pale green with speckled yellow green spots all over. Small blotches of a speckled pale brown also decorate the cup, finishing off the earth tone like look of this intriguing mug.

    Packaged individually in a paper box, this unique Japanese mug is a great gift for any hard worker that loves to relax with their favorite tea or needs a pick me up with some strong coffee.

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  • Mug Dimension (D 3-1/4” w/o handle x H 4-5/8"", D 4-1/4"" w/ handle)
  • Cup Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (11.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-mug-61.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-mug-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12127-1|12127-1|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Rice Bowl "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12127-1.html"|""|(10.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This gorgeous Japanese Rice Bowl from the Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Collection is a dichotomy of Asian ceramicware. On the inside of this smaller bowl you will find a stunning Karakusa design done in soft blue, classic cream, and deep green, while on the exterior is a swirling glaze done in multiple hues of blue. The contrast between the sophisticated, detailed interior and fluid exterior creates a fascinating way to serve rice, soup, ice cream, or other dessert. As with other pieces in this tableware collection, this Japanese Rice Bowl features one of the classic patterns of traditional Japanese tableware. Karakusa comes in many forms, but is defined by the swirling pattern of flora and fauna found on Asian dinnerware. Historically, Karakusa was considered a lucky pattern, meant to bring prosperity and wealth. On this lovely rice bowl, the Karakusa sends well wishes to any guest that eats from it. The intriguing design is complemented by the bowl's glossy finish. This Japanese Rice Bowl features a silky smooth texture and slight ripples along the exterior for better gripping. The entire design is thoughtfully executed for style and functionality, which makes it a fantastic piece of Asian ceramicware to use at any meal. Purchase this Japanese Rice Bowl in a set for six to arrange a cohesive table setting. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-rice-bowl-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-rice-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12127|12127|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Rice Bowls Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12127.html"|""|(39.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Moss Green Japanese collection, this Japanese rice bowls set features earthen tones of a pale Spanish moss green and pale hues of a light brown and beige.

    Perfect for enjoying a large individual serving of rice, this deep rice bowl can also be used for dressed salads, fruit salads, and other fresh sides. Don’t limit yourself to just those foods though as this Japanese rice bowls set is great for miso soups, ice cream, or portion controlled servings of any dish. If you really love the earthen tones of this collection and want to put it up as a decorative display instead, these rice bowls are great for placing plants and cacti in.

    With a smooth paper like texture, this Japanese rice bowls set is made of ceramic and is hand crafted so no two bowls look exactly alike. With brown speckled tones that fade into pale green tones, you can even find small dark brown speckles all throughout the bowl that really give this rice bowl a look as if it was made from a forest floor.

    Available in a set of four, this Japanese rice bowls set comes packaged in a paper box which makes it easy for gift wrapping, making it a great housewarming gift or gift for newlyweds. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (14.2 fl oz)
  • Product Wt (2 lb 10.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-rice-bowls-set-for-four-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-rice-bowls-set-for-four-75.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12124-1|12124-1|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Serving Plate (9 available)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12124-1.html"|""|(22.55)|(15.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Emphasizing a pale green that is meant to mimic Spanish moss, this Japanese serving plate is the perfect size for serving tapas, appetizers, cheese and cracker plates, and sushi. Shaped like an ellipse, this plate’s lifted edges ensure that none of the food you are serving will slide or spill. Carefully handmade in Japan, this dishwasher and microwave safe plate is sturdy and versatile. This ceramic plate’s pale green sprinkled with specks of blue will accentuate any colors of the food you are serving. Topped off with a beige rim, this Japanese serving plate’s natural look will make it seem like you brought a small piece of the forest into your home. With its papery, smooth texture, this mid-sized Japanese serving plate is a mixture of elegant and down-to-earth, much like the other products in the Moss Green series. Aside from just being used as a serving plate, this plate can also be used as a center piece to hold small sauce bottles and salt and pepper shakers.
  • Plate Dimension (L 11-3/8"" x W 5-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt (1 lb 3.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-serving-plate-10-available-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-serving-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12126|12126|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Soy Sauce Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12126.html"|""|(20.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Moss Green collection, this soy sauce bowl set is different than any other sauce bowl as they have unique and uneven curves, making the bowls look like natural stones found in forests.

    With a set of four sauce dishes, this soy sauce bowl set features pale colors similar to the colors found in Spanish moss. With pale green speckled in dark black and brown tones, the ridges of these Japanese soy sauce dishes are a blotchy earthen brown. If set on the floor of a mossy green forest, these soy sauce dishes would completely blend in with their unique and natural looking colors.

    Made from quality ceramic, this soy sauce bowl set is perfect for the down to earth home whose décor features earthy forest tones. Great for putting soy sauce in, these soy sauce dishes are also great for other condiments like ketchup and dressing. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 3-1/8"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (11.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-soy-sauce-bowl-set-for-four-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-soy-sauce-bowl-set-for-four-75.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12126-1|12126-1|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12126-1.html"|""|(5.05)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a design that looks as though it was plucked from nature, this Japan-made soy sauce dish is perfect for holding any sauces or condiments for your meal. Similar to the other items in the Moss Green Collection, this small dish’s earthen charm is unrivaled, as its uneven, curved rim gives it an organic and unfiltered aura. This ceramic soy sauce dish gets its unique quality from its variety of colors; a pale green dominates the dish and is meant to be reminiscent of Spanish moss. Speckles of sandy brown and clear blue evoke the feeling of moss in the forest growing by the waterside. With a smooth, matte texture, the Japanese soy sauce dish has raised edges to prevent spillage and is also microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a convenient choice for your meals. If you aren’t looking for a sauce dish but love the natural feel of this soy sauce dish, consider using it to hold small office supplies like staples, thumbtacks, or paper clips. Small pieces of jewelry can also be put into this little dish, which will definitely be accentuated by the dish’s pale colors. With its variety of uses and alluring design, this sauce dish is the perfect addition to your home. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 3-1/8"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-soy-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12124|12124|ITEM|"Moss Green Japanese Sushi Serving Plates Set of Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12124.html"|""|(67.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a unique oblong shape, this sushi serving plates set is perfect for serving home made sushi, appetizers, slices of bread, and finger foods.

    Part of the Moss Green Japanese collection, this sushi serving plates set is made of ceramic with a smooth paper like finish. Pale Spanish moss green tones along with dark small speckles cover this entire sushi plate, which makes it perfect to match with down to earth home décor. The rim accentuates the dish with a combination of blotched brown and beige hues.

    Lightweight and versatile, this sushi serving plates set comes with three sushi plates that are great as a decorative piece on your dining table to serve, or to even hold your small sauce bottles and salt and pepper. Packaged in a paper box, this sushi set can easily be gift wrapped and given as a gift for housewarming parties. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (L 11-3/8"" x W 5-5/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt (3 lb 1.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-sushi-serving-plates-set-of-three-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-japanese-sushi-serving-plates-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12354|12354|ITEM|"Moss Green Sushi Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12354.html"|""|(44.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Trying to find the perfect newly-wed gift? This sushi plate set for two is exactly what you’re looking for! Sushi lovers and nature lovers alike will absolutely adore this Japanese sushi plate set. Featuring ceramic tableware from the Moss Green Collection, this sushi serving set provides a solid foundation for you to build a fantastic dinner setting upon! The Japanese sushi plate set includes two rounded square dinner plates and two sauce dishes with a matching design. Painted with the pale green of Spanish moss, these pieces of Japanese dinnerware also feature speckles of slate blue and swatches of light brown near their edges, giving them a natural look and feel. Each set of ceramicware is also accompanied by a pair of wood chopsticks, creating a cohesive sushi serving set of simple designs and muted tones. You can maintain this organic look on your table by serving your main course on a Moss Green large serving bowl as well! While this is intended to be a sushi plate set for two, you can go beyond just serving sushi on these plates! Enjoy any kind of appetizer or entrée on this pre-made sushi serving set, and use it as a foundation for building out an exciting new tableware spread. This Japanese sushi set is also the perfect gift for any wedding or housewarming party, and will undoubtedly be appreciated by anyone you gift it to! Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (7-3/4"" x 7-3/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Bowl Dimension (4-3/8"" x 4-3/8"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Chopsticks (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 7.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-sushi-set-for-two-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/moss-green-sushi-set-for-two-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12193|12193|ITEM|"Mossy Cave Crackle Glazed Earthen Sushi Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12193.html"|""|(46.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from fine ceramics, this sushi set features stunning bright green colors against a dark black stone like surface. The two rectangular plates have uneven wavy edges with a black matt and paper like texture that continues on the underside of the plate as well. This speckled black color gradually dissipates toward the center of the plate which has a more smooth and glossy texture and is a speckled and patchy bright green. Underneath, this smooth glossy green glaze displays cracks which makes the rectangular plates look crackled and shattered, making this sushi plate unique. The two square sauce dishes replicate this design, with wavy uneven edges and a black and speckled underside while the inside of the dish has the smooth and glossy glaze with crackles underneath in a pale yellow green transitioning to a more solid green in the center. To complete the set, two smooth natural wooden chopsticks with a twisted design at the top half accompany this sushi set. Perfectly packaged in a box, this sushi set makes a great wedding or housewarming gift for any one who loves to enjoy home made sushi.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/8"" x W 5-1/8"")
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 2-7/8"" x W 2-7/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt (2 lb 13.8 oz)
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    Now is the time to get that special gift your mom deserves and has always wanted. Whether she would enjoy brand new tableware or some decorative good luck items for her home, we have a large selection available which will make it easy to find that special gift for all special moms in your family. 

    Unqiue Asian Jewelry Box with Jade Necklace and Charm


    Exclusive to Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, these beautiful Asian jewelry boxes come perfectly packaged to give away as a complete gift for friends, acquaintances, and loved ones. Each small Asian gift box comes with extra accessories including a unique jade charm and jade necklace. As each good luck charm and jade necklace are made from natural jade stone, no two will ever look alike, making this a truly unique and special gift. The larger bento box style gift set also comes with an additional Chinese brocade ring case, perfect for storing precious rings and other small trinkets.

    Save yourself the trouble of putting together your own gift set with one of these perfectly matched Asian gift boxes!

    For more gift ideas, check out some recommendations for all types of Moms!

    For the Mom who lives in her kitchen
    For the Mom who loves family & friends time
    For the mom who is a cat lover
    For the mom who is a doll collectors
    For the mom who is the accesories maven
    For the mom who is in need of relaxation

    For the Mom who lives in her kitchen

    Is your mom known to be the best chef in the family? Surprise her this holiday with a brand new wok set or some unique Asian kitchen gadgets like our ginger grater, bamboo steamers, and Donabe pots! Whether she is familiar with Asian cooking or looking to learn something new to prepare for family and guests, you are sure to find the perfect tool that she will be able to use!

    14 Inch Preseasoned Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok
    $32.15
    Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit
    $39.95
    Wooden Three-Piece Japanese Sushi Mold
    $26.95
    Sushi Knife
    Was: $26.95
    SALE: $22.25
    8 Inch Chinese Bamboo Steamer
    $19.95
    Fish Shaped Ginger Grater
    Was: $8.85
    SALE: $7.95
    Owl Ginger Grater
    Was: $14.35
    SALE: $13.65
    7-1/2 Inch Hodgepodge Earthen Donabe Clay Pot
    $15.55
    Large Crab, Blowfish and Eggplant Donabe Clay Pot
    $37.55
    Pink Cherry Blossoms Large Japanese Donabe Pot
    Was: $75.85
    SALE: $68.25
    Large Floral and Cream Color Earthen Donabe Clay Pot
    Was: $75.85
    SALE: $64.45
    Maple Leaves Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    Korean Style Long Stainless Steel Chopsticks
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $4.05

    For the Mom who loves family & friends time

    For the Mom who loves to entertain Family and Friends, adding a new collection to her dining table might just be what she's been wishing for! From Cherry Blossoms to Simple Blue and White designs, we've got a wide variety in several different colors and styles that will make her delicious home made food stand out even more and make it easier to find the perfect collection.

    Stylish Spiral Forest Green Cherry Blossom Porcelain Serving Plate
    $36.95
    White and Blue Chrysanthemum Karakusa Ceramic Japanese Bowl
    $13.95
    Red Boat
    $19.95
    Sushi Boat
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $44.95
    For the mom who is a cat lover

    Is your mom known to simply adore cats all over her home? What about cats that can bring her some good luck and fortune? With Japanese Maneki Nekos, also known as Japanese Lucky Cats, they can be the purrfect gift for cat overs. From adorable cats to more traditional styled Maneki Nekos, this meaningful gift will be cherished forever and kept close by to keep the family protected.
    Minature Adorable Maneki Neko Good Luck Charm (One Cat Only)
    $4.95
    8-1/2 Inch Maneki Neko Bank
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $27.05
    Eight Inch White Maneki Neko Cat
    Was: $62.55
    SALE: $59.35

     

    For the mom who is a doll collectors

    If your mom is an avid doll collector, check out our beautiful doll selection. We have several unique Asian dolls perfect for all motherly figures that love to decorate their homes. When an Asian figurine or Geisha doll symbolizes something in a person's life, it carries even more significance. Whether it's to say Happy Mother's Day or to wish Good Luck for the moms in your life, our Asian dolls and figurines will help get your message across loud and clear.
    Fabric Geisha Doll in Cherry Blossom Robe
    Was: $22.95
    SALE: $19.95
    Modest Yellow Kimono Wooden Japanese Doll
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $55.55

    For the mom who is the accesories maven

    Want to give something to the special moms in your family that she can use every day? Why not give her one of our many beautiful accessories that she is sure to adore! From our very popular paper wallets, to jewelry and jewelry boxes, we have a variety of unique items that she will treasure forever! We are sure to have that special gift available that if perfect for your mom.

    Happy Buddha Jade Lucky Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Round Auspicious Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Eight-Sided Ba Gua Pendant Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
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    --Japanese Cuisine--




    How to make Beef Shabu Shabu (牛肉しゃぶしゃぶ作り方)


    How to Make Chawanmushi - Easy Recipe (茶碗蒸し作り方)


    How to Make Takoyaki - Simple Recipe (たこ焼き作り方)


    How to Make Obanyaki


    How to Make Tamagoyaki - Easy Recipe (卵焼き作り方 - 簡単なレシピ)


    How to Make Sushi Rice (鮨飯作り方)


    How to Make Dragonfly Sushi Roll (トンボ(蜻蛉)の寿司作り方)


    How to make Spam Musubi - Simple and Easy


    How to Make Onigiri - Quick and Easy


    How to Make Japanese Croquette


    How to Make Japanese Tsukemono - Simple Recipe


    How to Make Shiitake, Kombu, Iriko, and Awase Dashi (4種類のだしを作り方)


    How to Make Miso Soup - Easy Recipe (味噌湯作り方 - 簡単料理法)


    How to Make Oyakodon - Easy Recipe (親子丼作り方)


    How to Make Zaru Soba and Mentsuyu Sauce (Easy Recipe) ざるそばとつゆの作り方


    		 
    --Chinese Cuisine--
    		 


    How to Make Potstickers - Easy Recipe (如何料理鍋貼）


    How to Make Mongolian BBQ at Home (如何料理蒙古烤肉)


    How to Make Vegetarian Fried Rice - Easy Recipe (如何料理蔬菜炒飯)


    How to Make Chinese Sausage and Rice Clay Pot (如何做臘腸煲仔飯)


    How to Make Niangao (如何做年糕和炸年糕)


    How to Make Lion's Head Meatballs (如何做紅燒獅子頭)


    How to Make Minced Shrimp Lettuce Wrap (生菜炒蝦鬆)


    		 
    --Southeast Asian Cuisine--
    		 


    How to Make Simple Vietnamese Spring Roll


    How to Make Easy Papaya Salad


    How to Make Southern Taiwanese Zongzi (如何做台灣南部粽)


    How to Make Taiwanese Fried Pork Chops (台灣式炸排骨作法)


    How to Make Taiwanese Style Pineapple Mooncake


    How to make Taiwanese Kabocha Stir Fried Rice Noodle (台式南瓜炒米粉）


    How to Make Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup


    How to Make Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Quick and Easy Recipe

    		 
    --Mrs. Lin's Kitchen Tips and Demonstrations--  


    How to Select Your First Wok (如何選你第一個炒鍋)


    How to Make Origami Chopsticks Holder


    How to Season A Donabe


    How to Make Turkey Origami - Step by Step


    How to use Asian Tableware


    How to Heat Sake


    Musical Kokeshi Dolls


    Solar Powered Toys


    How to Season your Wok


    How to Use Coconut Straw Hole Drill


    How to Make Ghost and Pumpkin Origami


    Demonstrating Teaware and How to Brew Tea

    		 
    --Mrs. Lin's Kitchen Travels--  


    Mrs. Lin's Lunar New Year in Taiwan 2016



       
       

    		 
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    March 2007: Tools of Asian Cooking: The Hibachi Grill

    September 2005: Specialty Japanese Cookware

    January 2004: Cookware for Your Asian-Style Kitchen

    February 2002: Cast Away Illness with Cast Iron

    May 2001: Rice Cookers Can Cook

    October 2001: Full Steam Ahead: Air Pots Are Here To Stay!

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    December 2013: The Color Red in Asian Culture

    August 2008: Unraveling Colors of Asia

    April 2005: Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    March 2005: Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    February 2005: Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    December 2005: Full Of Fortune

    November 2004: Flowers in the Sky – Cherry and Plum Blossoms in Asian Culture

    January 2003: New Year's in Asia

    December 2002: December Celebrations in Asia

    January 2002: Incense

    		  Asian Culture – Japanese

    July 2014- Tanabata Festival:  Reunion of deities and making of wishes

    May 2014: Owls in Japan—Symbolism and Myth
    March 2011: The Way of the Samurai: Exploring Japan’s Revered Noble Warriors

    February 2010: Japanese Furoshiki and Noren

    April 2010: Magical Meaning of Cranes

    April 2009: Kokeshi Doll

    October 2009: Plastic Sushi

    January 2008: All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

    August 2007: Asian Symbolism

    October 2005: Secret Lives Of Geisha

    January 2002: Incense

    June 2002: The Lucky Cat

    July 2002: The Legend of Daruma

    November 2001: The Emperor's Old Clothes
    Asian Culture – Chinese

    October 2014: Traditional Chinese Culture: An Introduction

    April 2013:     The Chinese Concept of Yin and Yang

    January 2011:  Red Envelopes: Asia’s Ancient and Auspicious Gift-Giving Tradition

    October 2010: The legacy of Chinese Dynasties Part I

    November 2010: The legacy of Chinese Dynasties Part II

    January 2009: Mahjong A Game for the ages

    August 2007: Asian Symbolism

    March 2005: Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    April 2005: Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    November 2003: The Mythical of Dragon and Phoenix

    January 2002: Incense

    August 2002: JADE: The Stone of Immortality and Beauty

    		   Asian Culture - Korean

    October 2003: Korean Celadon

    January 2002: Incense
    Asian Food/Ingredients/Drinks

    June 2013: Light Asian Snacks

    July 2013: Exotic Fruit Kingdom- Journey into the World of Asian Fruits

    October 2012: Asian Seafood

    December 2011: Explore the Flavorful World of Asian Spices and Herbs

    April 2011: Asian Alcohol- An Enchanting Journey of flavor, culture and history Part 1

    May 2011: Asian Alcohol- An Enchanting Journey of flavor, culture and history Part 2

    August 2009: Sushi Chef Apprentice

    September 2008: Three Easy Eastern remedies

    January 2007: Asian Desserts: The Tastes and Textures of Japanese and Chinese Sweets

    June 2007: Asian Vegetables

    July 2007: Noodles: Asian Fast Food

    February 2006: Ingredients of Southeast Asia

    March 2006: Taiwan's Cuisine

    June 2006: The Art of The Spring Rolls

    July 2006: Fish Sauce – The Soy Sauce of Southeast Asia

    August 2006: Asian Fusion Cooking

    June 2005: Azuki Beans

    August 2005: Rice The Golden Grain

    September 2002: The Three Most Popular Thai Herbs

    August 2001: Sake Bombs Away!

    		   Asian Fortune & Luck

    February 2009: Lucky Charms
    Asian Home

    September 2013: Asian Basics for New Apartments

    July 2009: Bring a Touch of Asia to your Western Home

    December 2008: Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    February 2003: Feng Shui for the Home

    		   Asian Party Ideas

    July 2012: Decorative Ideas and Tips for Asian parties

    May 2008: Throw an Asian-Themed Party
    Asian Tableware

    November 2002: The Principles of Japanese Tableware

    March 2001: Chopsticks

    		   Asian Weddings

    June 2012: Japanese Wedding Traditions: Shinto Style Wedding

    May 2009: Chinese Wedding Traditions

    May 2007: Weddings and Marriage in Japan
    Chinese Celebration/Festival

    August 2012: Hungry Ghost Festival: Remembering the Dead Through Feasting and Celebration

    October 2007: Chinese Holidays

    February 2004: Chinese New Year

    September 2001: Moon Cake And Moon Cake Festival

    		   Chinese Food

    January 2014: Chinese Hot Pot: Gathering around Cooking

    April 2012: Chinese Soups: The Way to Health and Vitality

    February 2007: How to Make the Perfect Fried Rice

    January 2006: China's Cuisine

    April 2003: The Dimsum Experience, Part I

    May 2003: The Dimsum Experience, Part II

    January 2001: Hot Pot Anyone?
    Chinese New Year

    February 2014: Chinese New Year:  Flowers of Celebration

    February 2013: Lunar New Year 2013: The year of the Snake

    January 2012: Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s Guide to Celebrating the Lunar New Year

    February 2011: Chinese New Year 2011: The Year of the Metal Rabbit

    February 2008: Chinese New Year 2008: Year of The Rat

    		  

    Japanese Food

    December 2014- Japanese Sweet Treats: Taiyaki and Obanyaki

    September 2014- Japanese Noodle Galore!

    August 2014- Spam Musubi—the Uniquely Hawaiian Snack

    June 2014: Onigiri—Japanese Rice Balls: Traditional Convenience Food

    April 2014: Takoyaki:  The Street Food at the Crossroad of History

    January 2013: Nabemono - Japanese Hot Pots

    October 2013:  Traditional Japanese Soups 101

    September 2011: Japanese Yaki Cooking: Fun with the Japanese Griddle

    June 2010: The Bento Box

    April 2007: Bento: The Japanese Lunchbox

    September 2006: Mirin- Japan’s Secret Ingredient

    November 2005: All About Sushi (part II)

    September 2003: The Art of Japanese Cuisine

    April 2002: All Steamed Up: Springtime Mushimono

    April 2001: Mochi

    June 2001: Yummy Sushi For Your Tummy

    December 2001: One Pot Meal
    Japanese Celebration/Festival

    July 2014: Tanabata Festival: Reunion of deities and making of wishes

    March 2014: White Day:  The Reverse Valentine’s Day

    March 2012: Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s celebrate Hinamatsuri "Girl's Day"

    April 2012: HANAMI "The celebration of Spring"

    May 2012: Kodomo no hi: Japanese Children's Day

    July 2011: Obon Festival:Remembering the Dead and Celebrating Family Ties

    December 2009: Japanese Holidays

    April 2008: Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    December 2007: Celebrating New Year’s Day In Japan


    		  

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen Gift Guide

    November 2014: Holiday Guide: Joy for all Seasons

    November 2013: Give the Priceless Gift of Health this Holiday: Mrs. Lin's Kitchen 2013 Holiday Guide

    November 2012: I've Got my Love to Keep Me Warm: 2012 Mrs. Lin's Kitchen Holiday Guide

    November 2011: Holiday 2011 Gift Guide

    November 2010: 2010 Holiday Shopping Guide

    November 2009: Holiday 2009 Gift Guide: The Year to BUDGET!

    February 2008: Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    November 2008: Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    November 2007: Holiday Gift: The 2007 Way

    November 2006: Holiday Shopping Guide

    July 2005: Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    December 2004:
    Holiday Shopping Guide for Men
    Holiday Shopping Guide for Women
    Origami, Arts & Crafts

    February 2012: Ikebana —The Spiritual Art of Living Flowers


    June 2011: Asian Ceramics—the Exquisite Asian Art form

    March 2010: Chinese Chop Seal & Ink

    May 2010: Japanese Woodblock Printing

    July 2010: Calligraphy & Sumi-e

    August 2010: The Beauty of East Asian Writing

    June 2008: Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    July 2008:  Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    October 2008: Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters

    May 2005: Washi Paper Production and Uses

    March 2004: 1,000 Cranes in Asian Culture and Art

    March 2003: The Art of Paper Cutting

    March 2002: Chinese ID: The Chop/Seal

    October 2002: The Art of Eglomise

    July 2001: Folding Fun With Origami


    		  

    Popular Asian Figurines

    August 2013: Popular Japanese Characters and the Cult of Popularity

    September 2010: Tengu, Hyottoko, Tanuki and Other Popular Japanese Folklore Figures

     
    Religion

    May 2013: Way of the Gods:  Shintoism in Japan

    March 2009: Legendary Kuan Yin and Buddha

    March 2008: The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    September 2009: Meditate Your Stress Away

    June 2009: The Zen State of Mind: Wake Up!

    September 2007: The Enlightening Truth


    		  Travel to Asia

    March 2013: Onsen:  Japanese Hot springs—Enjoyment and Etiquette

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    December 2010: Kabuki: The popular theatre of Japan

    April 2004: Travel to Asia: China

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    June 2004: Travel to Asia: Japan

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    September 2004: Travel to Asia: Southeast Asia I

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    June 2003: A Taste of The Philippines
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    December 2012: The Art of Tea Brewing

    October 2006: The Art of The Chinese Tea Ceremony

    December 2006: The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Tea as a Way of Life

    July 2003: The History and Art of Tea

    December 2003: Discover Your Cup of Tea

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    		With the arrival of the lunar new year, Chinese all over the world celebrates another new year and the arrival of spring.  It is a time of family reunion and renewal of life as another new and hopeful year is welcomed in joyful celebrations and festivities. 

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we too, join in the fun in welcoming the lunar year of the water dragon.  Full of wonderful opportunities, the year of the water dragon promises to be an exciting one full of changes.

    Because a few of our customers have asked about the food and customs during Chinese New Year, and because we value all of our customers’ feedback, this month’s newsletter is a guide to provide an inside view of celebrating the Chinese new year. 

    New Year Goodies
    Chinese New Year is a big holiday in China and in several other Asian countries where a sizable Chinese population exists.  Lasting fifteen days, it is the largest holiday in China.  Much akin to the Christmas season in the Western world, Chinese New Year is the time of year looked forward to by all the children and adults alike as a time of celebration and indulgence in good food and fun.

    Food is a big part of Chinese culture, and during the lunar new year, it is a time of feasting for old and young alike.  It is the time tasty treats and delicious dishes are served, many of which serve as auspicious symbols to usher in a prosperous new year.

    Symbolism is important during the time of Chinese New Year, as it is believed that starting a new year on a lucky footing would bode well for the rest of the year.  Hence, it is important that lucky food items—food that has lucky sounding names, and auspicious associations are served.

    Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines
    Among these, mandarin oranges and tangerines are especially popular.  In Hong Kong, Singapore, as well as in China, mandarin oranges and tangerines are exchanged when families members visit one another’s household as a way of wishing someone good fortune.

    The reason for this is because, mandarin orange’s Cantonese name: “gum” has the same sound as the Cantonese word “gum” for gold.  While, tangerines, “gut” has a similar sound to the word “good fortune”.

    It is a common sight to see families carrying mandarin oranges and tangerines home by the cartons.  Potted tangerine bushes are also popular as a form of decoration during Chinese New Year, so it is not uncommon to see night markets, where many Chinese families visit to stock up on new year goodies, sell potted tangerine plants.

    Chinese Sweets and Candies
    It is perhaps only during Chinese New Year when children are allowed to indulge in eating sweets and candies.  During Chinese New Year, Chinese children stuff themselves on delicious sugared lotus seeds, sugared lotus roots, candied winter melons, candied coconut shreds, and a wide variety of candies—from chocolates to gummies to fruit flavored hard candies. 

    During Chinese New Year, it is a custom for families to visit one another and exchange well wishes, as well as for the older family members of a household to give out this red envelopes to the young in a family.  The red envelopes usually contain money and are known as “li si” which has the same sound as the word “auspicious” or “good fortune”. 

    Sweet delicacies and candies are always made available in all homes during this time of year as a way to welcome guests, as it is believed that candies symbolize a sweet beginning to the new year.

    Often sweets and candies are served in a compartmentalized tray, much like the bento box, with a variety of sweets and treats.  Commonly found in the candy box are melon seeds “kua zi”, loved for their sound which resembles the word for son, and is seen as auspicious for those longing for male offspring in the family. 

    New Year Pastries
    A common pastry found during the Chinese New Year is what is known in Chinese as “Nian Kow”.  It is sticky glutinous rice cake that is often dark brown in color and made from glutinous rice pastes, brown sugar, and oil.  It is popular during Chinese New Year because its name has a similar sound to the words which can be translated literally as “higher every year”.  Seen as auspicious wish that things get better every year, it is often eaten during the new year.

    Nian Kows are available in most Asian supermarkets, but if you would like to try your hand at making your very own Nian Kow, recipes can easily be found online.  Nian Kows are not complicated pastries, but it may take some practice for one to perfect the texture of the Nian Kow.
    Nian Kows are commonly round in shape, and are usually sliced and heated before they are served.  A commonly way to heat the nian kow slices is by pan-frying them.  Through this method of preparation, nian kow slices have an added layer of crisp and flavor, which complements the sweetness of the pastry well.

    As a child, my mother used to slice Nian Kows and dip the slices in egg before frying them.  The nian kow wrapped in a thin layer of lightly pan-fried egg batter was what I looked forward to every year during the time of Chinese New year.

    Dinner Main Dishes
    During the Chinese New Year season, families often get together for what is known in Chinese culture as the reunion dinner.  It is commonly held on the day before the first day of the Chinese New Year, what is known in Chinese culture, as the “night of the 30th”, the last day of the old year, before transiting into the new lunar year.

    On this night, family members from all over the country, even all over the world, get together and enjoy time together as a family.  Parents get to see their children, and grandparents are re-united with their grandchildren during the reunion dinner where everyone gets together to celebrate the end of a year and in preparation for the arrival of a new one.

    Dishes served during the reunion dinner include meat dishes such as:  chicken, fish, and suckling pork.  In the past, when most families could not afford meat in their every day meals due to poverty, serving meat during Chinese New Year is an extravagance that everyone looked forward to once a year.

    Today, people continue to serve meat to symbolize abundance.  Fish, in Chinese, has the same sound as the word which means abundance.  As a result, it is common to find steamed fish at the reunion dinner.

    Another common dish is “Fat Choy”, a kind of dried black moss that is popular during the new year.  The sound of “fat choy” resembles the word which means “wealth”.  Fat Choy is commonly paired with Chinese mushrooms and mixed vegetables.

    For dessert, families like to serve tiny glutinous rice balls in syrup.  The name of this dessert dish, “tang yuan” has the auspicious mean of “sweetness” and “completeness” and is associated with the completeness of a reunion.  Tang Yuans are commonly filled with sweet red bean paste or sweet black sesame paste and are served with a sweet syrupy soup made from cane sugar, sweet potatoes and ginger.

    After the reunion dinner, the adults like to sit and chat and enjoy hot tea, while the children play with firecrackers and sparklers.  During this time, many adults also play the classic Chinese game of Mah Jong.  It is also common for families to head to the “night market” after the reunion dinner where stall after stall of brightly lit make shift stores sell an assortment of new year goodies, toys, decorations, and potted plants.  The “night markets” are the busiest on the nights of the 30th.  Everyone can join in the fun and the bustle and get last minute new year goodies.  These stalls often close on the 30th and entire makeshift bazaars can disappear over night, as even stall keepers close for the day to spend time with their own families in celebration of the new year.

    Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
    2012 is the year of the water dragon.  The dragon is an auspicious mythical creature in Asia, and the new year will be one full of wonderful new opportunities and ventures.  Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we wish all of our customers a wonderful Chinese New Year, and we hope that during this joyous season, you can share in our happiness.  Here’s wishing all of you a wonderful new year ahead.

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    Blue Dragon Chopstick Gift Set (10260)

    Speckled Cream Dragon Motif Tea Cup Set (t2099)



     
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 8403|8403|ITEM|"Mt. Fuji Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8403.html"|""|(2.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Unique and artistic, these chopsticks illustrate the magnificence of Mt. Fuji in bold shades of black, red, blue, and gray. Made of smooth, black lacquer, these chopsticks have slightly squared tops that slender into pointed tips. Individually wrapped. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/mt-fuji-chopsticks-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/mt-fuji-chopsticks-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12414|12414|ITEM|"Mulit-Color Stripe Chawanmushi Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12414.html"|""|(11.95)|(10.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Pretty with a purpose. This chawanmushi cup and lid have a smooth, glossy finish. The body of the cup features a vertical orange, green, light blue and dark blue stripe pattern. This pattern is repeated on the lid, which has a knob at the center for easy lifting. Blue horizontal stripes circle the base and knob. Both pieces are made of ceramicware, and safe for the microwave and dishwasher. Use this adorable little chawanmushi bowl to make a Japanese favorite. ""Chawan mushi"" (two words) refers to the traditional savory steamed Japanese egg custard, while ""chawanmushi"" (one word) refers to the actual lidded cup used for cooking this classic appetizer. The generous capacity is roomy enough for containing all that silky egg, mirin, and dashi mixture, as well as your favorite combinations of chicken or seafood and very thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, green onions, carrots. You can also use this cute, versatile little lidded cup for hiding spare keys, and for holding candies, coins, or game pieces. Buy two of these bowl and lid sets for enjoying Chawan Mushi with a loved one or buy multiple sets for sharing with family and friends. Buy a pair of sets and add these beautiful spoons, for a thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 4"")
  • Product Wt. (10 oz)
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Perfect for holding loose tea leaves, this washi tea container features a soft green textured background. From the top of its lid, small shimmering gold and white cherry blossoms cascade down the sides with a gold band painted at the bottom to complete this work of art. Inside the washi tea container is an air tight plastic lid which keeps the contents inside fresh. You could also store coffee beans, small candies or even small trinkets in this lovely container. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Canister Dimension (D 3"" x H 6"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-dots-pattern-black-cast-iron-japanese-iwachu-teapot-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-dots-pattern-black-cast-iron-japanese-iwachu-teapot-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1485|T1485|ITEM|"Multi Dots Red Tetsubin Tea Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1485.html"|""|(56.25)|(42.15)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Decorated with raised dots and a blotchy design of red and black, this tea set demonstrates the variety of tetsubin. You will enjoy the charming quality of this sleek teapot, which features a lamp-like shape and a lively design of beaded red. Two matching cups and one trivet are more subtly adorned with intermingling tones of red and black to match. The set comes with a removable stainless steel infuser and each item is enamel-coated to prevent rusting. Care instructions are included to ensure this cast iron teapot performs at peak quality for a lifetime of use. The whole set comes packaged in a paper box. Made in China. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Teapot Dimension (H 5-1/2"")
  • Tea Cup Dimension (D 2-7/8"" x H 2"")
  • Trivet Dimension (D 5-1/4"")
  • Teapot Capacity (15 fl. oz.)
  • Tea Cup Capacity (2 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-dots-red-tetsubin-tea-set-23.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-dots-red-tetsubin-tea-set-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 11500|11500|ITEM|"Multi-Colored Adorable Animals Child Chopsticks Set for Ten"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11500.html"|""|(8.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"With ten unique and adorably designed pairs of child chopsticks, this chopsticks set makes a wonderful party favor that will bring a smile to your little guests at your next dinner party.

    Made in China and crafted from quality wood, these child chopsticks feature a wide variety of colorful and charming animal designs. From brightly colored yellow ducklings, to teddy bears, sweet bunnies cute frogs, adorable dogs, and humorous pigs, this child chopsticks set is sure to charm children of all ages.

    The tapering shape as well as the chopsticks light weight makes it a great choice for children. Especially designed for children, this child chopsticks set is irresistibly cute. Whether you are looking to purchase children chopsticks for your own kids, or looking for a fun way to spice up your next party, this child chopsticks set makes a functional and cute option.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 6-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-colored-adorable-animals-child-chopsticks-set-for-ten-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-colored-adorable-animals-child-chopsticks-set-for-ten-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| multi-colored-adorable-zoo-animals-children---s-chopsticks-set|11473|ITEM|"Multi-Colored Adorable Zoo Animals Childrenï¾’s Chopsticks Set"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/multi-colored-adorable-zoo-animals-childrenï¾’s-chopsticks-set.html"|""|(14.35)||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1644|T1644|ITEM|"Multi-Colored Magnolia Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1644.html"|""|(19.95)|(16.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Enjoy tea or any beverage in a mug with grace. Soft pink magnolias seem to organically blossom from the dominantly fuchsia cup with a matching lid. A serpentine pattern in green and blue runs along the lid and body. Smooth to the touch, the porcelain mug carries a message of longevity in Chinese. A removable porcelain infuser lets tea brew right in the cup. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Comes packaged in a paper box. Made in China.
  • Cup Dimension with infuser and lid (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Cup Dimension with lid but without infuser (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/8"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-colored-magnolia-mug-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-colored-magnolia-mug-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|3| t1622|T1622|ITEM|"Multi-colored Magnolia Tea Canister"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1622.html"|""|(19.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"An inspiring container that gives tea leaves a long shelf-life. Soft pink magnolias seem to organically blossom from the dominantly fuchsia canister. A serpentine pattern in green and blue runs along the lid and edges. Smooth to the touch, the porcelain canister carries a message of longevity in Chinese. A rubber ring on the lid results in an airtight seal. Besides leaves, store nuts, candy, loose change or just put it out for decoration. Dishwasher safe. Comes packaged in a paper box. Made in China. Discontinued
  • Canister Dimension (L 4"" x W 4"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-colored-magnolia-tea-canister-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-colored-magnolia-tea-canister-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 12421|12421|ITEM|"Multi-Pattern Japanese Tea Mug Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12421.html"|""|(65.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This set of Japanese ceramic tea cups features six beautiful, indivdual designs inspired by the traditional Japanese love of nature -- with a modern twist. Made of smooth, glossy ceramicware, these Japanese tea cups are microwave and dishwasher safe. They are easy to hold, especially while carrying your favorite teas or other hot beverages. Each Japanese tea mug in this set holds 12 fluid ounces, and features a different nature-themed pattern and color scheme. This set is great for parties -- each guest has his or her own unique mug. Front, Left: The blue cup features a white abstract cloudlike pattern, which continues from the exterior to the interior. Front, Right: A seafoam-inspired white design rims the top of the black cup, which has a white interior This cup is ribbed at the bottom for an easier grip. Middle, Left: The earthtone mug features an abstract pattern that continues from exterior to interior. This one has a unique 12-sided exterior for easy holding. Middle, Right: The brown cup features a black mottled band at the top and a white interior. This one also has a 12-sided exterior. Back, Left: The plant-inspired green mug has a lighter shade of green on the interior. This mug has a 12-sided exterior. Back, Right: The black cup has a similar white abstract cloudlike design as the blue mug. The design continues from the exterior to the interior. This set makes a thoughtful housewarming or birthday gift for someone who appreciates nature and ecclectic artistry. Made in Japan, and packaged in a paper box
  • Product Dimension (D 3"" x H 4"")
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 10.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-pattern-japanese-tea-mug-set-for-six-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multi-pattern-japanese-tea-mugs-for-six-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12276|12276|ITEM|"Multicolored Cherry Blossoms Lacquered Chopstick Set of Five"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12276.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With stunning designs on every chopstick, this chopstick set is elegant enough to be used at fancy events, but can be simply used for dinners at home due to the chopsticks’ functional design. The cherry blossom is a well-renowned flower in Japan and is often thought to represent the transience, fragility, and preciousness of life. Though all of these pairs of lacquered chopsticks have a cherry blossom design, they are fundamentally separate from each other through their different color schemes and placement of the flowers. Each pair of chopsticks is completely black, aside from a three inch design that is found near the top of the chopsticks. The first pair of chopsticks has a gradient that goes from a hot pink color to a pale pastel pink and back again. Printed on this cute pink color are little white and gold cherry blossom flowers and petals. On the second pair of chopsticks in the chopstick set, a dark purple background accentuates small white cherry blossoms and larger red, green, and yellow cherry blossoms. Gold embellishments give this design a regal feel. The third pair of chopsticks has a pink and green gradient as a backdrop that is densely covered in cherry blossoms in different shades of pink. Little red buds and light and dark green leaves create more detail on this wonderful pair of chopsticks. The next pair of chopsticks has a dark blue and pink backdrop and features pink and white cherry blossom flowers growing on a thin gold vine with small green leaves. The last pair of chopsticks has a striped pattern of red and orange behind pink and white cherry blossoms and green leaves. Made from smooth lacquer, the Japan-made chopsticks of this chopstick set will feel smooth and refined in your hands. At the tapered ends of these chopsticks, the smooth texture is replaced by a matte, brittle texture that will help you have more grip on the food that you are eating when you pick it up. Welcome this enchanting chopstick set into your utensils drawer and eat in style!
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9”)
  • Product Wt. (6.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multicolored-cherry-blossoms-lacquered-chopstick-set-of-five-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multicolored-cherry-blossoms-lacquered-chopstick-set-of-five-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8250|8250|ITEM|"Multiple Cranes White Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8250.html"|""|(1.25)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Elegant silver and gold cranes in flight embellish this pair of crisp white, Japanese-style chopsticks. Symbolizing longevity and health, the cranes are set in silver and gold, which are Chinese imperial colors. Chopsticks are individually sealed in protective plastic until ready to use. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multiple-cranes-white-chopsticks-55.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multiple-cranes-white-chopsticks-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 8251|8251|ITEM|"Multiple Flowers Black Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8251.html"|""|(0.85)|||""|""|""|""|""|"A gathering of colorful flowers and fans brighten this pair of black lacquer, Japanese-style chopsticks. Subtle serrations at its tip allow for easy grasping of food. Chopsticks are individually sealed in protective plastic until ready to use. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multiple-flowers-black-chopsticks-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/multiple-flowers-black-chopsticks-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| september2012-asian-kitchen-newsletter||INFO1COLUMN|"Must-haves in an Asian Kitchen - September 2012 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"



    There is an old Chinese saying that states that there are seven must-haves in a Chinese kitchen. These seven essential must-haves are: Firewood, Rice, Oil, Salt, Soy sauce, Vinegar, and Tea. Without these seven items, a Chinese kitchen is incomplete.

    Listed in that specific order, there certainly seems a certain wisdom to this saying. To a modern mind, these seven must-haves may not seem very impressive at all. However, there is a pragmatic wisdom in this saying that one must admire. Listed in the order of “firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea”, these seven must-haves are arranged from the most basic of necessities to the supplements with the function of enhancement.

    In the logic of the old saying, the most basic of the seven is firewood, the very thing that makes cooking possible. Next, comes the staple-rice. Oil another basic cooking ingredient follows. Salt, soy sauce, and vinegar then follows as essential condiments in any Asian kitchen. Finally, tea supplements.

    This month, in our newsletter, we will take a look at contemporary must-haves for an Asian kitchen. Using this old Chinese saying as a launching point, we will take a look at some of the must-haves for any Asian kitchen today.

    Firewood

    What was literally listed in the old Chinese saying as the most basic and fundamental of the seven must-haves-firewood-today can be understood as the tools in which one uses to prepare Asian dishes and delicacies.

    In order to make your favorite Asian dishes, you need to first equip your kitchen with the necessary tools. This month, we will introduce you some common cooking tools found in an Asian kitchen.

    Pots, Pans and Woks

    Delicious Japanese Nabe Pots

    For fans of delicious sukiyaki or shabu shabu meals, Japanese nabe pots are must haves. For those who are unfamiliar with nabe dishes. Nabe is simply the short form of the word Nabemono which refers to Japanese hot pot dishes. Commonly served in the winter, nabe dishes mostly consist of soup or stew dishes where ingredients are added to cook in a pot. In Japan and many other Asian countries today, hot pots are cooked directly on the table over a portable stove and diners can cook the food items of their choice.

    Tasty Donabe Pots

    Also commonly known as clay pots, donabe pots are pots made from clay or earthen ware and are very popular in Asia for cooking tasty clay pot dishes. These clay pots usually have a porous surface on the interior and are renowned for retaining flavor and moisture of food items. Rice and accompanying food items are often placed together inside the donabe pots and cooked simultaneously, the result is a surprising flavorful and tasty dish.

    Chinese Woks

    When it comes to stir-fry, nothing does it better than Chinese woks. Designed to enhance and ease stir-frying, Chinese woks are a must-have for lovers of stir-fry dishes. Commonly made from cast iron, nowadays one can also easily find non-stick options. With a rounded base and handles on both sides, Chinese woks are great tools and can be used for steaming, pan-frying and stewing as well.

    Knives

    Chinese Cleavers

    Another common item found in Chinese and many Asian kitchens, Chinese cleavers features a wide rectangular blade that resembles a hatchet. It is usually used to hack through bones. The flat sides are also sometimes used to crush food items. Cleavers are also great for cutting through tough and hard vegetables.

    Santoku (Multipurpose) Knives

    Originating in Japan, Santoku knives, are multi-purpose knives that are a great addition to any kitchens. The name “Santoku” refers to the three cutting tasks that this knife performs well in: slicing, dicing and mincing. The design of the santoku knife’s blade and handle is engineered to work in harmony. As a result, the santoku knife is considered a well balance knife that can do a variety of cutting tasks in the kitchen.

    Sushi Knives

    Sushi knives are traditionally professional knives with wooden handles used by sushi chefs. These sushi knives are used to prepare sashimi-thin fresh cuts of fish and seafood for sushi-and are long knives with one-sided ground edges. If you are a fan of fresh sashimi and quality sushis, equipping your kitchen with good sushi knives would be an excellent choice.

    Knife Sharpener

    Having the right tools in your kitchen is not all there is to ensuring that you have the basic tools needed to prepare a good Asian meal, you still need to upkeep and maintain your tools. That is why, a knife sharper is indispensable in any Asian kitchen. If you don’t yet have one of these in your kitchen, a knife sharpener is a worthy investment. It will keep your knives in great condition and will save you time, effort and money in the long run.

    Rice

    Now that you have equipped your kitchen with all the basic tools, you can now move on to preparing the staple. Rice is a popular staple in many Asian countries. A commonly found staple food item in a variety of Asian cuisine from Chinese to Japanese to Korean to Thai to Indian dishes, rice also comes in a variety of types. Whether it’s Basmati rice, Japanese rice, Chinese long grain rice, Thai rice or brown rice that you love, there is one must-have you must get your hands on if you are a rice lover and that is a rice cooker.

    Rice cookers

    Rice cookers are easy found and widely available today. You can choose from a wide variety of rice cookers, from electric rice cookers to rice steamers. Many of today’s electric rice cooker are extremely easy to use and can produce quality rice with minimal effort with almost no skills required. Many of today’s rice cookers also comes with other functions such as keep warm, timer cooking, steam cook options. Some are so advanced, pressure cooking can also be done using rice cookers. Great for singles and for families, rice cookers can make life easy for many, and is a gift for any rice lovers.

    Oil, Salt, Soy Sauce, Vinegar

    Now we get to the Asian condiments that one must-have in an Asian kitchen. Unlike in the past when diet might have been simpler, the choices offered today are endless, and the Asian spices and sauces are varied and fanciful. You can choose from a wide range of tasty Asian sauces and condiments to add the desired flavor and effect to your Asian dishes, however, the most well-loved and popular of them all continue to be soy sauce.

    Produced from a fermented paste of boiled soy beans and roasted grain brine, soy sauce are known for their salty and earthy flavor. Vinegar is another condiment that is commonly used in Chinese as well as many other Asian cuisines. Popularly used in Northern Chinese cuisine, vinegar is also used to produce sushi rice.

    Whatever kind of condiments you like and would like to add to your collection, housing and storing them well is another factor to keep in mind. Other than having these condiment must-haves in your kitchen, a good condiment container and dispenser is just as important.

    Tea

    As a finishing touch, having tea at the end of after a meal can be a very satisfying way to conclude a tasty meal. As with condiments, the variety of tea leaves available is wide and depending on your personal taste and preference, the choice is endless.

    For more information on the types of tea, please read our December 2003 newsletter. For more on the history behind tea, our July 2003 newsletter offers lots of great information. At Mrs. Lin’s kitchen we offer a wide range of tasteful and functional tea ware and teapots that are must-haves for any tea lovers and for those looking for the finishing touch to equipping their Asian kitchens.

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    Decorative Ideas and Tips for Asian parties

    Japanese Wedding Traditions: Shinto Style Wedding

    Kodomo no hi: Japanese Children's Day

    Chinese Funerals: The Chinese concept of Death and Rebirth

    Hanami ""The celebration of Spring""

    Chinese Soups: The Way to Health and Vitality

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s celebrate Hinamatsuri ""Girl's Day""

    Ikebana: The Spiritual Art of Living Flowers

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s Guide to Celebrating the Lunar New Year


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    Nabemono can be translated into nabe, which means cooking pot, and mono, which mean all kinds of things. Nabemono, or sometimes referred to as nabe for short, is the name for a variety of Japanese hotpots. Popular during the cold winter months, nabemono is more than just a method of food preparation, it is also a way for friends and family to spend time in one another's company. In East Asia, hotpots are popular not only because of their tasty quality, but because it is believed that sitting around a pot and sharing the same pot in food preparation and enjoyment will strengthen relationships.

    Preparing hotpots are easy and the rewards are great. It is a wonderful way to stay warm with friends and loved ones during cold months before the arrival of spring. Learn all about nabemono in this month's newsletter and try your hand at hosting your very own nabemono gathering.

    Nabemono 101: The Basics

    For those unfamiliar with nabemono and hotpots in general, the concept is simple. The idea is to set up a boiling hotpot in the middle of a table where friends and family gather around to cook ingredients in the same pot and enjoy these cooked ingredients in each other's company.

    In most contemporary Japanese families, nabemono is made possible by a portable electric stove that is set up in the middle of the dining table. Broth is used to flavor food and ingredients.

    Uncooked ingredients are typically laid out on the table and guests can cook whatever they choose, and nabemono ingredients are generally enjoyed with broth or with a dipping sauce.

    The Tools

    Portable Electric Stoves are widely used in Japan for nabemono. These portable stoves can be powered by electricity or gas. Portable gas stoves for hotpots are also wildly popular in East Asia. The portable stoves' main purpose is to heat up the broth and ingredients in the hotpot, and main considerations when choosing a suitable portable stove is its size, functionality, ease of storage, and safety.

    Portable stoves come in a variety of size, depending on the size of the party and dining table, you can choose a size that is most suited to your needs. Electric stoves as well as gas stoves each have their own advantages. Electric stoves are generally seen as the safer option, since the heat is powered by electricity, and many electric stoves today efficiently transfer heat without becoming hot, making it a preferred choice for families with small children.

    Gas stoves on the other hand, boast of finer taste and bring broth to boil quicker than the electric stove. It is also easier to control heat on the gas stove. The downside is that portable gas stoves involve using butane or propane canisters and some may be concerned about the safety of using, as well as storing these flammable items. The reward, however, of using a gas stove, as claimed by proponents, is that the flavors obtainable from gas stove cooking still far exceeds that of the electric stove.

    Hotpots

    Choosing the ideal hotpot depends on suitable size and other preferences. In general hotpots are traditionally made of clay (known as donabes), or with cast iron. Today, however, steel pots are also sometimes used.

    Hotpots should come with a fitting lid for the purpose of bringing broth to a boil and for cooking of ingredients. Hotpots also typically feature a wider rim and a deep base. The wide rim ease the cooking of ingredients by guests around the table and the deep base allows supple room to contain the broth in which food is cooked.


    Broth and Ingredients

    The taste and flavor of the ingredients in hotpots are largely dependent on the broth that they were cooked in. As a result, the broth, or sometimes known as the soup base, in hotpots are extremely important.

    In Japan, there are two main types of nabemono - lightly flavored stock and strongly flavored stock. Lightly flavored stocks are mostly flavored by kombu - a type of edible kelp widely used in Japan and in East Asia - and are commonly enjoyed with dipping sauces. Strongly flavored stocks include miso, soy sauce and dashi flavored styles and are generally enjoyed without additional flavorings or dipping sauces.

    In nabemono, the freshness of ingredients is vital as the taste and flavor of nabemono dishes are largely affected by the quality and freshness of the ingredient cooked in soup base.

    Some popular varieties of nabemono include:

    Yosenabe - one of the most popular nabemono in Japan. Yose means "putting together" and the concept of yosenabe is as its name suggests, it includes a mixture of various ingredients, including eggs, meat, seafood, vegetables, and tofu, and is usually cooked in a broth of miso and soy sauce.

    Chankonabe - typically eaten by Sumo wrestlers to help them put on weight, and is usually cooked in dashi or chicken broth soup base with sake or mirin added for additional flavors. Chankonabe are typically protein rich and would include chicken, fish, meatball, tofu, eggs, vegetables, and sometimes udon noodles.

    Sukiyaki - often used to refer to thinly slices of beef. But in actuality, the name Sukiyaki refers to the nabemono dishes that uses fresh thinly sliced beef as one of the main ingredients along with tofu, mushrooms, vegetables and buckwheat or udon or shirataki ( a transparent type of noodle with a smooth almost jelly-like texture). The broth is made from soy sauce, sugar, sake and mirin and cooked ingredients are often dipped in egg yolk before being consumed.

    Shabu-shabu - another commonly heard name, and like the sukiyaki, employs thinly sliced beef. The name shabu-shabu comes from the swishing sound made during cooking. Like the sukiyaki dish, shabu-shabu dish is also commonly enjoyed with dipping sauces. Today, many shabu-shabu dishes contain chicken, pork, crab, prawn, or lobster as meat substitutes for the traditional beef, and are served with tofu, mushroom, leafy vegetables, seaweed, onions, carrots and buckwheat or udon noodles. While sukiyaki is considered sweet, shabu-shabu is considered savory.

    Motsunabe - originating in the Fukuoka prefecture in Southern part of Japan, this unique nabemono dish uses beef or pork offal as its main ingredient. The offal, commonly intestine, is first boiled for a short amount of time, cabbage and garlic chives are then added. The broth is often made from soy sauce, garlic and chili peppers or, conversely with miso.

    Secret Nabemono Ingredients

    While the ingredients used to prepare nabemono dishes may be familiar to those already well acquainted with Japan cuisine, for many who are new to Japanese cuisine, they may be strange and exciting. This next section will introduce some of the basic ingredients from the previous sections.

    Getting your hotpot dish just right needs no secret ingredients, just a willingness to get to know some of the commonly used ingredients, a bit of research, and then some hands on experimentation with friends and family around a steaming hotpot.

    Nori - edible seaweed that are widely used in Japanese cuisine. Typical nori have been pressed, toasted and salted to achieve its paper-thin crunchy and savory quality. They are also used in sushi preparation.

    Mirin - a type of alcohol very similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content that is used primarily for Japanese cooking. It has a sweet taste and is used in the production of teriyaki sauces.

    Miso - a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting rice, barley and soybeans with salt and fungus. It is a thick paste with a savory, sweet, and earthy taste. It is commonly made into miso soup that is commonly served in Japanese cuisine.

    Mushroom - There are two popular kinds of mushrooms used in nabemono dishes, they are: Enoki/Enokitake and Shitake mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms are thin long white mushrooms with a light crunchy texture and a delicate taste. Shitake mushrooms are considered delicacies and medicinal food items in Japan. They feature a rounded brown cap and white stem, they have a springy texture and a light and fresh flavor.

    Soba noodles - the Japanese name for buckwheat noodle. Often eaten chilled in a dipping sauce or in a hot broth, it is also popularly used in nabemono dishes.

    Udon noodles - a thick wheat flour noodle with a springy texture popularly enjoyed with hot broth. Udon noodles are also sometimes served chilled in dipping sauces or stir-fried.

    Before the arrival spring, when the sun will shine once more, for these last winter months, you can gather a few friends, grab a good hotpot and generate warmth, good food, and have a great time with simple nabemono recipes.

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    		 The coming and arriving of the new year calls for all sorts of festivities and celebrations around the world. For many cultures and countries, the New Year holiday is a very important and sacred time of year. Whereas a common American custom is to stay up until midnight, drink champagne, and throw confetti, many Asian countries (along with many other countries) celebrate for days or weeks and may worship in temples and show respect for ancestors.

    Japan
    Shogatsu is what the Japanese call their New Year celebration. Shogatsu has recently been observed beginning January 1 with up to several days of celebration afterwards. Many Japanese also observe the New Year according to the Buddhist and lunar calendar which falls during February. A very important and serious occasion, all stores and businesses are closed during the New Year celebration in Japan.

    As with many other Asian countries, Japan's new year's celebration began with ancient harvesting as their ancestors developed annual rituals thanking the gods for their harvests. There are also other customs that are still practiced which reflect Japan's ancient beliefs. One such custom is that of hanging a rope of straw, called shime-kazari, across the front of houses which symbolizes the welcoming of the spirits as well as good luck.

    Another new year's custom for the Japanese is to ring bells at temples or monasteries 108 times in order to rid of the evils of the past year which according to some legends can also be interpreted as the 108 human desires that need to be removed from everyone. Many people, whether they are religious or not, also find it customary to visit temples to ask for wishes or prayers. One of the most popular noticeable customs the Japanese carry out during this time, additionally, is that of exchanging greeting cards called nengajo. Just as many Westerners send out greeting cards for Christmas, the Japanese give cards to friends family, and co-workers for the new year.

    The most important holiday of their year, the Japanese prepare for the new year weeks before by cleaning, fixing up or getting new items, and making resolutions. On the start of the new year, the Japanese also prepare and eat special foods. Soba, or noodles, are almost always eaten as they represent long life; sake, rice wine, is usually served during the day; and mochi, pounded rice treat, is made symbolizing the harvests.

    China
    The Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the first moon of the lunar calendar and also accords with the Zodiac and Buddhist calendars. In the solar or Western calendar, the Chinese new year starts from as early as January 21st to as late as February 19th.

    For many families, it is a time for feasting, visiting relatives and friends, but in the city a spectacular procession takes place. The celebrations are based on bringing luck, health, happiness, and wealth till the next year. They clean their houses to rid them of lasts year's bad luck before the celebrations begin.

    There are street parades where thousands of people line the streets to watch the procession of floats in the New Year parade. Dancing dragons and lions weave their way through the crowded streets. The dragon is associated with longevity and wealth. Inside the costumes are 50 dancers, twisting and turning the dragon's long silk body and blinking eyes.

    The Chinese believe that evil spirits dislike loud noises so they decorate their houses with plastic firecrackers. The loud noises are intended to frighten away evil spirits and bad luck that the spirits might bring.

    They also go to the markets to buy plants and flowers that will bring them good luck for the New Year. The Kumquat tree is considered to be the luckiest because its name is a play on the word lucky. The peach blossom is also considered to be lucky and the markets are decorated with the delicate blossoms wrapped in tissue paper that stops them getting damaged. The tangerine is lucky as well because of its bright color, but, because odd numbers are unlucky, the tangerines are always given in pairs.

    Lucky money is given out in red envelopes with the family name and good-luck message written on them in gold. Red is also the color for many decorations because it is associated with joy and happiness.

    The feast on New Year is always big for the first day of the year. If the New Year falls on the year of any particular animal the Chinese try not to eat that animals meat.

    Vietnam
    Nguyen-dan is the formal name for the Vietnamese New Year though most refer to it as Tet. Tet is celebrated with three main days after the first full moon in late January. This time of year also holds a certain significance as it has traditionally provided one of the few breaks in the agricultural year, as it falls between the harvesting of the crops and the sowing of the new crops.

    As with many observances and celebrations, the Vietnamese practice many customs for Tet. On the day before the arrival of the new year, a plant, such as the bamboo tree, is planted in the courtyard of homes. The tree is decorated with bells, flowers, and red streamers. While decorative, the decorations actually serve to guard the family against evil spirits. At midnight of New Year's eve, the head female member in each family lights firecrackers to bring in the new year. It is also believed that the first person to walk through the door in the New Year will reflect the family's future luck and wealth.

    On the first day of the new year it is customary for the Vietnamese to visit all their closest friends, teachers and their parents. On the second day they visit their in-laws and acquaintances. On the third day they visit the family of their teachers and their more distant relatives. The local temple is also visited from which flowers or greenery are brought back as a gift from the celestial spirits to keep in the home all year. Through out each day of Tet, an offering is placed on the altar of the household for the ancestors of the family; incense is also burned at the altar.

    A week before the New Year, the kitchen god tao is observed. The Vietnamese believe there are three gods represented by the three legs of the cooking equipment used in the kitchen. The middle god is a woman the other two are her husbands. It was also once customary to provide the gods with a carp on which to travel. The carp represents a stage in the process by which animals are gradually transformed into dragons. Carps are usually bought from the market, brought home and placed in a bucket of water to place at the altar of the house before it is later set free.

    Of course, the Vietnamese also prepare special food for the New Year's celebrations. A common dish eaten at this time is banh chung or banh tet which is a special rice pudding made with mung beans and pork. Other New Year's food also include preserved sweets, beef, chicken, fish, oranges, coconuts, grapefruits and other seasonal fruits, especially watermelon. Watermelon is considered lucky because the flesh is red.

    Thailand
    The Thai New Year festival is called Songkran and lasts for three days from 13 to 15 April in tradition with Buddhism. During this time, many visit the monasteries to pray and offer gifts of rice, fruit, sweets and other foods for the monks. Many Thai people also go back to their hometowns to visit their grandparents or family and ask for good luck. This practice is also related to the Thai custom of respecting elders, especially senior citizens.

    The Thai also observe many other customs as part of their celebration for the New Year. One such custom is to throw water over one another, as it is believed that it will bring good rains in the coming year and all the Buddha statues and images will be washed. Another custom, for good luck, is to release birds from their cages or fish from their bowls. Fish are carried in their bowls to the river to be released all at the same time.

    In the morning on January 1st, children often ask for some blessings or wishes from their parents and grandparents, both of which will give the children money. It is usually expected that the children buy new things because it is believed that everything should be new for the New Year as new things are a good sign for starting life again.

    Cambodia
    Like the Thai, the people of Cambodia use the Indian or Buddhist calendar to start their New Year festival around April 13th , lasting for three days. People clean and decorate their houses, as well as set up an altar to welcome the New Year Spirit Tevada Chhnam Thmey who is said to come down to earth at this time. A statue of the Buddha is put on the altar, also flowers, candles, incense, a bowl of scented water, food and drink, and banana leaves shaped into different figures.

    In day one of the festival people visit their local monastery and offer food to the monks. A special sand mound is built in the grounds of the monasteries on this day. The mound is decorated with five religious flags, one on top of the mound and four around the sides. Special games such as Angkunh and Boh Choong are also played at the monasteries on each day of the festival.

    On the second day of the festival, people gather with their families to wish each other a happy New Year and exchange gifts. They might also visit the monastery again to ask the monks to say a special prayer for their ancestors.

    On the third day, the Buddha statues of their homes and the monasteries are washed. Like the Thai belief, it is said this ensures good rains during the coming year. Children also wash the feet of their parents as sign of respect on this day as well.

    Hmong
    The New Year Festival for the Hmong is celebrated with everyone in the community. Traditionally, the New Year has been the only time of the year that the Hmong have off as they farm all year long. This time of year is also very important as it fulfills most of their religious and social functions.

    The Hmong do not celebrate the New Year on the official date all the time as it may not coincide with the end of the harvesting of the rice. It is also preferable that the New Year festival coincide with other nearby villages so that the unmarried men of the village can meet perspective wives in other communities as well.

    The New Year festival must also be at least three days as it is considered bad luck for it to last an even number of days. The celebration may also last for a month to a month and a half.

    In addition, the three most important aspects of the festival are the observance of religious rituals; the pairing among young people; and the display of wealth.

    Religious rituals take place on the last day of the old year which is called hnub peb caug or the thirtieth day. The Hmong believe in a wide variety of spirits both good and bad. It is believed that there are many ways to help keep the good spirits happy such as asking for their assistance for the year ahead. It is also believed that the bad spirits can be removed by performing or using one of the following: sweeping the house; using the magic rope Nkaum Taw Qaib; calling home the spirits; or other rituals such as giving the family's money a rest for three days.

    Laos
    Laotian people celebrate New Year according to the ancient Hindu or Buddhist calendar as well. Their festival also lasts for three days and falls on the 13, 14 or 15 of April and is known as Pimai. The festival coincides with the end of the dry season and the start of the rains. It is seen as a day of rebirth and purification. The first day of the New Year's celebration, called Sangkhan Long, is considered to be the last of the old year and so people clean their houses in preparation for the new year ahead.

    One of the Laotian customs is to carry sand and silver bowls of scented water which are used to help the monks clean the Buddha statues, while the sand is used to build sand mounds in the courtyards of the temples. These mounds are usually built on river banks. Like the Cambodian custom, the mounds are decorated with flags, flowers, money and candles, and people make wishes for the new year.

    The second day of the festival, called Mueu Nao, is actually considered a dangerous time because the spirit of the old year has departed, while the spirit of the new year has not yet arrived, and therefore their is no spirit to protect them from any misfortunes. This day falls between the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year. It's for this reason that people might stay home and not do anything but have a day of rest.

    The third day, Sangkhan Kheun, is the start of the New Year and is the most joyous day of the festival. People go to the temple and make offerings of prayers, food and flowers. They then return to their homes for a special family ceremony to welcome the new year.

    This ceremony is known as soukhouane, and is performed on new year as well as any important occasion, such as a birth, death or even a marriage. The ceremony is performed sitting down around a table which has a bowl of flowers with candles placed on top known as baci. Offerings are placed under the baci such as food and drink. At the ceremony the family is joined by a morporn who is a highly respected member of the community who recites appropriate prayers. He has a piece of string tied to his finger which as attached to the baci, and so do other senior family members.

    After the ceremony, the morporn is offered whisky which has been placed under the baci. He always refuses at first but finally accepts. It is then offered to all the adults of the family.

    A New Year ritual of using the threads from the baci is carried out where each person of the family in turn is tied around the arm and blessings are carried out. For the blessings to work the threads must be worn on the arm for three days. It is after this they must be untied not cut as this was unlucky. The baci is kept intact for three days, after which the flowers are thrown away.

    Another New Year's day custom is the releasing of captive animals which is performed as the Laotians believe this will bring good fortune to those who let the captive animals go. A cage might also be built for the animals so they can come back if they so wish to.

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    June- Onigiri—Japanese Rice Balls:  Traditional Convenience Food

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    "|"With delicate white cherry blossoms decorating the rim of each sake cup and sake jug against a charming matt black background, this black sake set for four is reminiscent of the beauty and mystery of viewing cherry blossoms at night.

    Cherry blossoms are dearly loved in Japan for their beautiful forms and their short but beautiful blooms in spring. During the cherry blossom festival in Japan, people all across the country take time to celebrate and view the cherry blossoms’ bloom.

    This charming black sake set is reminiscent of night cherry blossom viewing with its beautifully finished matt surface and delicate cherry blossom motif. The sake jug in this set is microwave and dishwasher safe.

    However you like your sake, chilled or warmed, this charming matt black sake set is a charming way to enjoy your favorite sake with friends. Packaged in a paper box, this will make an excellent gift for sake lovers.

    Made in China. Cups are not microwave or dishwasher safe.
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  • Jug Capacity (11 fl. oz.)
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    "|"The most beautiful aspect of sushi is its presentation, and wonderful sushi should have an equally wonderful plate to rest upon. This sushi plate set for two is made in Japan by skilled craftsmen who produce only the best quality work, with its beautiful underglaze of shimmering grey evoking an image of the Nihondaira hills at nighttime. From the pale white of mackerel to the vibrant red of toro, these plates wrap up the sushi’s appearance just like how nori seaweed holds a sushi roll together. Coated with a hard but smooth protective top-glaze, this set is microwave and dishwasher safe, making them easy to quickly heat up a meal and clean up after. This Japanese plate set can also serve as wonderful presentation dishes for onigiri and other great snacks, and would be perfect as a center table piece for a special gathering. Whether for sushi nights, even for steak, kebabs, or pork chops, these dishes are perfectly suited to whatever your stomach desires! They also come wrapped in a beautiful gift box with two pairs of wooden Japanese chopsticks, one for each large and small plate pair, making them an amazing gift item for a close friend or colleague. These pair perfectly with a black and white ceramic soy sauce dispenser, and their muted tone would be uniquely offset by a rustic sake set to enjoy some tasty nihonshu (Japanese sake) with your sushi.
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-3/4"" x W 7-3/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 4-1/4"" x W 4-1/4"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (8-7/8"")
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    "|"With an incredible traditional multi-colored design printed onto smooth white porcelain, this Chinese tea mug comes with a strainer and lid so that you can make yourself an individual cup of tea with just some tea leaves and hot water. The body of the cup features nine dragons of all different colors. This is a reference to the nine sons of the Dragon King within Chinese mythology. The image of nine different dragons is an image often found in imperial Chinese palaces and gardens. Turquoise waves with gold accents frame the bottom of the cup and the edge of the lid. The infuser is lined with red cherry blossom flowers. Microwave and dishwasher safe. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-7/8” x H 4-1/4”)
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  • Cup Capacity (10 fl oz)
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    "|"Gain as much fortune and luck as you can with this highly ambitious black maneki neko. With it’s traditional look, this black maneki neko has it’s left paw raised up high. When the left paw is raised, it symbolizes the lucky cat welcoming business and customers. You will see this version of the maneki neko displayed in ost businesses and workplaces in order to bring luck into these areas.

    It is said that the higher the paw is, the more luck it will bring in. Only wanting to bring you good things, this black Maneki Neko holds a gold coin saying ""thousand gold coins,"" while a red label says ""stuff with lots of cash"". A smooth, glazed black tone, this shimmery lucky maneki neko cat has the traditional red ears, golden eyes and claws, and has its paw raised up in the beckoning position. Made in China.
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    "|"Delicate white flowers bloom from brown vines atop these sky blue Japanese Cherry Blossom Plates, which are adorned with cherry blossoms - a symbol of loyalty and patriotism as well as a welcome signal of springtime in Japan. Set against a mixture of light blue and pale jade, this beautiful Asian tableware set would bring a breath of fresh air to any dining table.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, these plates offer a matte finish and are ideal for serving salads, side dishes, even desserts. Get even more creative by serving your favorite saucy dishes on this beautiful set of Japanese Cherry Blossom Plates as the corners are raised higher to keep sauces in at the center.

    This set includes 6 plates, and arrives packaged in a paper box. Due to the handmade nature of this product, the colors tend to vary from light blue to a pale jade with slight hues of pink, which occurs naturally from the baking process. Part of the Cherry Blossom collection, these Japanese Cherry Blossom Plates are safe for the microwave and dishwasher. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (L 9"" x W 9"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (10 lb. 8 oz. )
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    "|"Featuring lovely pink cherry blossoms and peonies, these designer chopsticks will give the perfect charm to any dining table.

    Made in China from wood, these designer chopsticks are mostly red with several pink peonies and cherry blossoms, as well as green leaves, decorating the top half of the cheap chopsticks in a flurry of flowers. While the chopsticks are round, the top tip is square with rounded edges and the bottom tapers to a point.

    While cherry blossoms are well known for their transient beauty, peony designs were placed on clothing for Emperors and Empresses as they depict nobility, riches and honor. Treat yourself to delicious foods like an Emperor or Empress with these lovely fancy chopsticks or give them away as a meaningful gift for cherished family and friends. Individually packaged in plastic wrap.
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    "|"Made in China from wood, these wooden chopsticks are a perfect match for any dining table with its natural design.

    Featuring large blossoms of pink peonies, these wooden chopsticks are mostly a natural wood with the pink and red peony design towards the top of the cheap chopsticks. In the past, peonies were symbols of nobility and were often depicted on the emperor’s clothing, personal belongings, and home.

    With a smooth glaze, these chopsticks also have ridges at the bottom-tapered tip so it is easier to hold onto slippery foods like noodles. Feel like an emperor or empress with these noble wooden chopsticks or even give them away as a meaningful gift to a loved one.
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    In Western cultures, the term “fast food” conjures up images of hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and tacos that are good to go. The concept involves the convenience of pre-cooked foods that are available when you are and packaged in ways that make it possible to eat while simultaneously doing other things. In Asian cultures, it’s the noodle that’s known as fast food, although that distinction is more for its quick and easy preparation. Long considered a staple in many Asian countries, noodles cook rapidly and are quite tasty and satisfying when combined with other ingredients.  

    Many Asian restaurants offer such a wide selection of noodle dishes that it’s easy to imagine there are just as many different types of noodles in existence to prepare those dishes. While noodles are known by an assortment of names, they’re made from just four basic flour groups: wheat, rice, mung-bean and buckwheat. Egg noodles, udon, kishimen, hiyamugi, somen, and ramen noodles are all made from wheat flour; rice vermicelli, rice sticks and bun noodles are made from rice flour; mung-bean flour is used to make cellophane noodles and buckwheat flour is used to make Korean buckwheat noodles (called naengmyon), soba and chasoba. The Korean dang myun noodle is one of the few Asian noodles not made from wheat, rice, mung bean or buckwheat. Instead, it gets its flavor and chewy texture from sweet potato flour.

    Asian noodles can usually be found in Asian supermarkets or specialty stores. A good way to ensure the noodles you’re buying will have the best flavor and texture possible is to look for ones that have been imported from the country where it originated. For example, cellophane noodles originated in China, so when buying cellophane noodles, look on the package to find the location where the noodles were made. Noodles also come in a variety of shapes and width, but are customarily served long and uncut. Its length symbolizes longevity in the Chinese culture, and it is believed that the longer the noodle, the longer the life. Thus, it is considered unlucky to cut up a lengthy noodle strand. Noodle dishes are frequently and symbolically served at celebrations such as Chinese New Year, birthdays and weddings, occasions which desire longevity.

    Some of the more popular noodles include:

    Egg noodles – Originating in China, these noodles are similar to American noodles. Its sizes range from fine to coarse and can be pale yellow in color, the result of an egg and wheat mixture, or white if they were made without eggs. Egg noodles are commonly used in chow mein, which translates to fried noodles

    Rice noodles – Made from rice flour, it has a variety of names, depending upon its shape and thickness, which can range in diameter from 1 cm to almost thread-like. Rice vermicelli is fine, while rice sticks are thicker and can be round or flat. It is opaque in color and its texture resembles that of rice. 

    Cellophane noodles – Also called glass noodles, bean threads, bean noodles or cellophane vermicelli, it is aptly named because of its transparent appearance when cooked. Cellophane noodles are long, slippery and soft, and because they are flavorless on their own, will readily absorb the flavors of the ingredients it is cooked with. They also do not need to be cooked, but merely heated and softened in warm water for best results.    

    Japanese Udon – Udon noodles are thick wheat noodles commonly found in the western part of Japan. Usually round in shape and white in color, it is used in soups like Kake Udon, a hot broth topped with thin slices of green onions and in dishes such as  Yakiudon, which is udon stir-fried in soy based sauce. 

    Japanese Soba - Soba noodles are thin noodles made with buckwheat flour and is slightly brown in color. These noodles originated in eastern Japan and are often served chilled with a dipping sauce or as a noodle soup. You will also find Soba in Zaru, a Japanese dish that features chilled soba noodles topped with shredded nori seaweed, and Kake Soba, a hot broth topped with a slice of fish cake. The Japanese tradition of dining on soba noodles for longevity every New Year’s Eve is still practiced today. 

    Japanese Ramen – These are curly, long, brick-shaped noodles are often purchased as instant noodles.

    Japanese Somen - Somen noodles are fine white noodles made from wheat flour, water and a small bit of oil. Like Soba noodles, they’re often served cold with a dipping sauce.  

    While most noodles are of China or Japan origin, it is not uncommon to find them in other Asian cuisines. The Korean dish, Chap Chee, consists of vermicelli noodles cooked with beef and Korean vegetables. In the Philippines, Filipino noodles, or Pancit, is made from wheat flour and coconut oil and is often used in soups and salads. Indonesians use noodles made from wheat flour and eggs in a local fried noodle dish called Bami Goring, while Burma’s most famous dish is Mohinga, or rice noodles in a rich fish soup. In Vietnam, combining rice noodles with beef or chicken creates a delicious soup.

    Undeniably, the noodle’s versatility as a one dish meal or as an accompaniment to other dishes is what makes it appealing. Its ability to take on the flavor of added ingredients while maintaining its personality increases that appeal. To discover the delightful, adaptable noodle for yourself, start with Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. We offer a selection of cookbooks to help you get started on your own culinary adventure with noodles. You may find yourself with a new recipe collection of dishes that can be served to any company on any occasion, or even better, a unique cooking creation you can truly call your own!

    		  

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    As another year comes to an end, there are so many reasons to celebrate. It is once again the time to share our love and joy with those closest and dearest to us. This year for our November holiday guide, we have hand-picked a few of our favorite items for you to share your love and joy with those you love best for all seasons.

    For that Special Someone 
    This year to show your special someone how much he or she means to you, here are some of our favorite picks this holiday.

    Dark Blue Plum Blossom Appetizer Plate Set  $43.95 
    Surprise your loved one with this gorgeous sushi plate set complete with two curved rectangular sushi plates, two beautiful sauce bowls and two pairs of quality wooden chopsticks in a beautiful deep shade of blue and featuring gorgeous plum blossoms in white.   This sushi plate set is perfect for a romantic sushi dinner for two. Complete the gift with a homemade sushi dinner, warm sake, and then some cuddling by the fireside .  With the motif of plum blossom, the symbol of beauty and perseverance, this dark blue plum blossom appetizer plate set is a romantic way to enjoy dinner all year round.   
     
    Minimalist’s Panda Ceramic Sake Set for Two $43.95 
    Charming and adorable, this makes a fun gift for sake lovers.  Settle down to a cozy night with warmed sake served in this adorable panda sake jug and two matching panda sake cups.  Raise your glasses to another blissful year with this cute sake set glazed to a smooth glossy perfection.  Celebrate the holidays and countdown to another new year with this fun sake set for two. 
     

    Plum Blossoms on Blue Yixing Teaset for Two $50.45 
    An elegant gift for the tea lover, this plum blossoms on blue tea set comes complete with a yixing clay teapot and two matching tea cups, each featuring a unique blue and delicate motifs of golden plum blossoms.  Delight your loved one with this charming tea set that is sure to pleasure tea connoisseurs.  Yixing clay tea wares are renowned worldwide for their delightful brewing properties.  Complete with a built in tea infuser, this yixing tea set is the tea lover’s dream come true.   



    Amber Glow Japanese Maple Chopsticks and Rice Bowl Set $29.95 
    A meaningful and thoughtful gift that is at once useful and poetically symbolic, this Amber Glow Japanese Maple Rice Bowl set comes with two rice bowls and two pairs of chopsticks.  Featuring a simple yet tasteful design of Japanese Maple leaves in a minimalistic black against a classic white complemented with a warm amber glow design on the interior, this rice bowl set is a practical and charming gift idea.  In Asian culture, offering gifts in pair signify completeness, double happiness and couple-hood.   


    For Mom 
    To show mom your love and appreciation this holiday, here are some of our favorite holiday gift ideas that will be sure to bring a smile to her face. 



    Gorgeous Maroon Lucky Chinese Floral Motif Table Runner $45.95 
    This lovely handmade table runner is an enchanting addition that is sure to brighten up mom’s dining table.  Featuring beautiful Asian floral designs in an exotic maroon and showcasing the lucky Chinese symbol of the five fortunes, this table runner is a fantastic way to surprise and delight mum this holiday. 



    Turquoise Sky and Earth Ceramic Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six  $78.35 
    Nothing makes mom so happy as having the family over for dinner.  This lovely turquoise sky and earth ceramic Japanese rice bowl set comes with six gorgeous rice bowls featuring a vibrant and elegant design reminiscent of clear crystal lakes by majestic mountains.  Beautiful and functional, mom will never have to worry about finding stylish dinnerware to serving dinner on when the family is over for dinner with this charming bowl set.   



    Dark Blue Moon Flower Japanese Dinner Plates Set for Six $57.05 
    In a lovely cobalt blue, this Japanese dinner plates set features the intricate and elegant design of moon flowers in white and pale blue.  Show mom your appreciation for all those delicious home cooked meals this holiday season with this quality dinner plates set. 




    White, Blue, Green, Peony Porcelain Japanese Platter   $44.05 
    For the hostess in the family, this unique and gorgeous porcelain Japanese platter is perfect for serving appetizers and finger food items at the next family party.  With a beautiful array of Japanese karakusa designs bordering a detailed artwork of Japanese peony, this Japanese platter is unique and exquisite and is the perfect gift for moms who love throwing dinner parties.   



    Seven Piece 14 Inch Pre-Seasoned Flat Bottomed Chinese Wok Set $68.25 
    Complete with seven pieces, this flat bottomed Chinese wok set has all that is needed for cooking up a mouthwatering feast.  Surprise mom with a new kitchen cookware this holiday season with this great wok set.  Better yet, sit mom down and cook up a stir-fry dish of your own to pamper mom with.  


    For Dad 
    Shopping for a gift for dad can sometimes be difficult.  Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we have hand picked out a few of our favorites that we know dad will enjoy.   

    Silver and Black Japanese Calligraphy Sake Set $52.25 
    In a classic stylish silver and black, this calligraphy sake set is stylish without being showy.  Perfect for the sake loving dad, this sophisticated sake set is great for serving sake chilled or warmed, however dad likes his sake.  With four matching sake cups, dad can invite friends over for an afternoon of fine sake and reminiscing old times.


    Assorted Asian Loose Leaf Tea Gift Set  $17.95 
    With three different flavors of premium tea leaves, this gift set is perfect for tea loving dads. Featuring lychee hibiscus tea, two selections of artisan blooming teas, and four seasons oolong tea leaves, this is a great way to delight dad with this tea-licious treat that he can enjoy in all seasons.



    Elongated Handle Yixing Tea Set $56.45 
    A stylish and quality yixing tea set is sure to bring hours of enjoyment for tea loving dads.  Featuring yixing clay tea wares in a classic dark brown, dad can enjoy quiet contemplative afternoons in his study or in the garden with a quality pot of tea with friends and family for a charming afternoon of get together.   

     

    For the Kids 
    If you are looking for something other than toys for the children this Christmas, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers some fun and creative holiday gift ideas.   

    Adorable Lucky Owl Japanese Bowl with Lid $15.95 
    For the college student, this is a fun and functional gift idea.  Featuring a cute owl design (a symbol of luck in Japanese culture), this large Japanese bowl is made from ceramic and comes with a plastic lid with fitted clasps on the side, this is a multi-function gift that can be used as a bowl, as storage for leftovers and as an environmental friendly and healthy lunch box.   



    Kokeshi Doll in Red Cherry Blossom Robe $45.15 
    Teach your children to appreciate the traditional craft of Japanese kokeshi dolls and start them off on a collection of these unique traditional craft items.  Kokeshi dolls are traditional craft items that are each uniquely hand crafted.  This attractive kokeshi doll is a charming and distinctive gift that can broaden your child's cultural exposure. 


    Stainless Steel Medium Taiyaki Pan $31.95 
    Making Taiyakis together is lots of fun and is a great way for your children to explore their creativity together with you in the kitchen.  Come up with new and interesting fillings and recipes that you can think of and enjoy tasty afternoon treats together with this fun and user-friendly Taiyaki pan.



    Multi-colored Adorable Animals Child Chopsticks Set of Ten  $9.95 
    Want to teach your child to master the art of using chopsticks this holiday season?  This is the perfect gift.  With ten colorful and fun pairs of user-friendly and safe children chopsticks, your child can have a fun pair of chopsticks for every day of the week and with extras to spare with this cute and fantastic chopsticks set.   


    Stocking Stuffers 
    Check out some of our fun stocking stuffers suggestions for unusual and surprising stocking suffer ideas.   

    Lucky Charms  $1.25 to $9.35 
    Check out our fun collection of lucky charms.  They make great cell phone, luggage, bag, flash drive decorations, and can bring good fortune to your friends and loved ones this holiday season.   

    Japanese Washi Earrings $13.55 to $16.85 
    Unique and fun collectible earrings for the ladies make great stocking stuffers.  Crafted with distinctive Japanese patterned washi papers, they come in the shape of butterflies, origami cranes, cats and flowers.   

    Chopsticks $1 or less 
    Inexpensive, yet fun and practical, this is one of our top picks for stocking stuffers this holiday season.  Surprise friends, classmates, co-workers with a simple yet useful gift this holiday with charming yet inexpensive chopstick options.   

    Greeting Cards $7.85 
    You can send your love and holiday wishes even to those afar with our charming pop-up holiday greeting cards. 

    All of the items featured above, except for stocking stuffers items, come in presentable boxes and is perfect for gift giving. Mrs Lin’s Kitchen also offers gift wrapping service. For a small fee, you can have gifts for your loved ones wrapped in enchanting oriental paper, trimmed with ribbon, with a gift card attached. We also ship worldwide—send your warmest holiday wishes to loved ones wherever they are.

    Happy Holidays 
    During this special season, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen wishes everyone a warm, festive and blissful holiday season.  Let the joyous feasting, celebration, enjoyment and fun of the holidays begin!

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    Obon festival, also sometimes known as Bon festival in Japan, is a time of celebration and family reunion as the people of Japan commemorate their ancestors. It is one of three major holiday seasons in Japan. Obon is a Buddhist festival, and during the festival, people return to their ancestral family homes to visit and clean the graves of ancestors. Much akin to the Chinese ""Qing Ming"" festival where the graves of deceased family members and ancestors are visited, the Obon festival is a time to honor the deceased and to celebrate familial bonds.

    The Obon festival was traditionally celebrated on the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, but when the lunar calendar was substituted by the Gregorian calendar during the Meiji era, the celebration of the Obon festival became varied according to regions.Today, Obon festival is celebrated on the 15th of July in the Eastern regions of Japan in Tokyo, Yokohoma, and the Tohoku region). Other regions in Japan celebrate Obon either on the 15th of August, or follow the tradition of following the lunar calendar whereupon, the Obon festival would fall on a different day ever year as according to the lunar calendar.

    Celebrating Obon festival

    The Obon festival lasts for three days. During the three days of the festival, Japanese people pay respect by visiting their ancestors' graves. In preparation for the festival, homes are cleaned and flower arrangements are made. Lanterns known as bon chochin lanterns are also lit and are placed along with fruits and vegetable food offerings at a butsudan-a Buddhist altar. The prepared offerings, flower arrangements and chochin lanterns are then placed at the altar.

    On the first day of the Obon festival, family members will light the chochin lanterns-paper lanterns that are often placed at the butsudan-a Buddhist altar. Family members will then visit the grave of ancestors to call their spirits home.

    In some regions of Japan, mukae-bis are lit outside the entrances of homes to help guide ancestral spirits home. In Kyoto, giant bonfires are also lit during the height of the Obon festival creating a climatic moment of the festival as bonfires are lit up forming giant characters that can be viewed from a distance. Known as the Gozan no Okuribi, or more commonly known as Daimon-ji that can be translated literally as ""Giant Words"", majestic words are lit up on the mountains surrounding Kyoto in celebration of the Obon festival. During the Gozan no Okubiri, five bonfires are lit forming the words: Great wondrous Dharma, followed by an image of a boat. The character for great is then repeated followed by the shape of a shrine gate.

    Gozan no Okuribi begins at eight in the evening. Words are lit up at five to ten minute intervals and thousands gather every year to witness the lighting of the bonfire.

    On the last day of the festival, the spirits of the ancestors are returned to the grave. On the third day, chochin lanterns bearing the crest of the family are hung are a way to guide the spirits back to their graves. Known as Okuri-bon, these chochin lanterns can be seen hanging on the final day of the festival. In some regions, fires known as okuri-bis are lit at the entrances of houses to send off the spirits.

    Floating lanterns known as Toro Nagashi are also common sights during the festival, as many send off the spirits of their ancestors with lit lanterns that float down river to the ocean.

    Although the Obon festival is a time to honor the dead, it is by no means a solemn festival. It is also a joyful celebration of family reunion.During this time, fairs are also often held where games are played. A traditional folk dance known as Bon Odori is also performed during this time. It is a dance that welcomes the spirits of the dead and a wide variety of the dance exists from region to region.

    Commonly, people gather at a local shrine, park, garden or temple where the Bon Odori is held. Wearing the yukata-a kimono for summer, people dance to the beat of Japanese Taiko drums and to folk songs known as min'yo, although like the dance, the music can also vary drastically from region to region.

    History of Obon festival

    The origin of the Obon festival is a moving story of filial piety. According to traditional belief, the word Obon is a shortened form of the word Ullambana-a Sanskrit word that means hanging upside down and denotes pain and great suffering.

    The story goes that Maha Maudgalyayana (Mokuren), a disciple of the Buddha had a vision of his deceased mother. In his vision, she had fallen into the realm of Hungry Ghost and was suffering. Mokuren then asked the Buddha what he could do to help his mother and release her from her suffering. The Buddha told Mokuren that he could make offering to Buddhist monks who had completed their summer retreat on the fifteenth day of the seventh month. Mokuren did as he was told and his mother was released. It was also said that as a result of his mother's release, and the realization of his mother's past unselfish acts of kindness to him, Mokuren began to dance with joy. It was this dance that later became Bon oduri-the festive dance practiced every year during the Obon festival.

    A time of reunion

    Like the celebration of Thanksgiving in Northern America, Obon festival is also a time of family reunion. Many Japanese take vacation during what is known as the Obon week to return home to be reunited with family members during a festival that was born out of a Mokuren's love for his mother.

    During the Obon festival, people attend fair where they join in fun and games of the event with fun rides, delicious seasonal food and fruits that finally culminate in display of floating lanterns and fireworks. It is a time of joy as much as it is a time to reflect upon the deceased. Like the el Día de los Muertos celebrated in Mexico, the Obon festival is a remembrance of the dead as much as it is a celebration of living.

    If you like the Obon festival, you may also like our bookmark set featuring six of Kyoto's traditional festivals, including the Gozan no Okuribi.

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    With the temperature cooling for the month of October, what better topic to cover than that of Japanese soups?  Find out what some popular traditional Japanese soups are, and take a stab at making one of these delicious and nutritious traditional Japanese soups in your very own kitchen, and surprise your family and friends with the variety and richness Japanese soups can offer. 

    Soups can be found worldwide in a variety of culinary traditions.  Often traditional soups can give a glimpse into the culinary past of a nation.  This month we’ll take a look at some popular traditional Japanese soups.  Staring with the most popular of them all. 

    Miso Soup
    Miso soup is probably the most well known of Japanese soups worldwide.  It is the popular classic Japanese soup that we are all familiar with.  But while we may think that we are familiar with its taste, traditional Japanese miso soup is more complex and more varied than the staple miso soup we get at Japanese restaurants.

    Miso soup is made from stock, known as dashi, and softens miso paste that is mixed into the stock.  Dashi is typically made from niboshi (dried baby sardines), kombu (dried kelp), katsuobushi (thin shavings of dried tuna), or sometimes dried shitake mushrooms. 

    In the United States and outside of Japan, instead of using dashi, vegetable stock is often used in place of dashi. Beyond the variation in the stock, the miso paste that is mixed into the stock to create miso soup also feature unique variety.  Traditional miso soups are crafted from three different kinds of miso paste:  red, white, or mixed. 

    Red miso is aged for a long time.  It is known for its salty and sharp flavors and is a strong tasting miso. White miso is fermented for short time, and is known for its sweet and subtler taste.

    Mixed miso, as its name suggests, is a mixture of various kinds of miso.  There are many kinds of mixed miso, depending on the types of miso included in the mix.  In general mixed miso gives a more well-rounded taste, as weaknesses of each type of miso is complemented and supplemented by others in the mixture. 

    Finally traditional miso soups typically feature different kinds of solid ingredients during different seasons.  Ingredients may include seaweed, potatoes, mushrooms, onions, shrimp, fish, and sliced white radish.

    Tonjiru
    Sometimes also known as butajiru, tonjiru refers to the Japanese soup made from pork and vegetables.  Tonjiru is made by stewing vegetables and thinly sliced pork in dashi stock.  Dashi stock is a cooking stock or cooking broth that is widely used in Japanese cuisine. Other than being used in the creation of miso soup, and the tonjiru, dashi is also used in many broths used in Japanese noodle dishes.

    Miso is also added for flavor.  Seaweed, spring onions, white radish, carrot, tofu, mushroom, potato, konjac (an edible gelatin made from the root of the konjac plant), and burdock root are popular ingredients for this soup.  Burdock roots are not commonly eaten outside of Japan, so finding this ingredient might be a challenge in some places, but if you are able to visit any Japanese markets in Japan towns, burdock roots can usually be found.  They are a long and narrow root and is rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, inulin and cellulose. 

    Tonjiru is a cross between soup and “juice”, it is a hearty soup that is rich in nutrients and vitamins, and is a healthy way to satisfy one’s craving for comfort food.

    Comparable to miso soup, tonjiru is a more substantial soup.  Because of its hearty ingredients, the tonjiru is often eaten with rice like a main dish.  It is known as the Japanese comfort food, and is very popular during the cold months of winter in Japan. 

    Imoni
    Imoni is a thick potato and meat Japanese soup popular in the Tohoku (Northeastern) region of Japan during autumn.  Based on the prefecture, imoni soup can have a wide variety of taste and method of preparation.  Imoni soup can contain beef, sugar and soy sauce and offer a sweet taste, or it can use miso flavoring.  Imoni soup can also feature pork instead of beef depending on the prefecture.

    But despite these variations, all imoni soups contain the following ingredients:  taro root, thinly sliced beef or pork, konnyaku (dense jelly made from konjac plant that is grown in East Asia for starchy corm.  The konjac flour is mixed with limewater and water to create a gelatin form), and soy sauce. 

    Particularly in Yamagata prefecture, imoni get-togethers known as imoni-kai are celebrated in autumn.  Tourists and local residents alike gather on riverbanks during the festival to partake of imoni from giant iron kettles together.

    Ramen Noodle Soup
    Another favorite well-loved soup dish in Japan and around the world is the ramen noodle soup.  Ramen is a wheat noodle that is commonly served with different Japanese soup bases.  The three most common and popular are:  miso, tonkotsu and shoyu. 

    Tonkotsu soup base originated from the South, from Kyushu region of Japan, and the miso soup base came from the North from the Hokkaido region. 

    The ramen noodle itself originated from China, and its name “ramen” came from the Chinese pronunciation “la mian” which literally translates into hand pulled noodles.  While the noodles and the added ingredients certainly form a crucial component of the ramen dish, the broth is the foundation.  Making ramen broth requires a lot of time and effort.  Creating the broth often takes up to hours, sometimes, even days. 

    Other than the miso flavored broth, below are two other popular ramen broth styles:

    Tonkotsu
    Bearing the meaning of “pig bone” tonkotsu is the milk white broth that is commonly found in Japanese ramen noodle dishes.  It is a sweet tasting thick broth that is made by boiling pork bones, fats, and collagen over high heat for an extended period of time.  The result is a flavorful milky soup with a silky texture.  Often ramen noodles is served with this tasty broth with a topping of sesame oil.

    Shoyu
    Another popular broth that is paired with ramen noodles, shoyu is a clear brown broth typically made from chicken, fish, or beef and vegetables with a lot of soy sauce added for flavoring.  The result is a tangy and salty broth that is subtle and light.   

    Warming up with Japanese Soups
    With the autumn chill rolling in, try warming up with some of these interesting Japanese soups.  Recipes are available online and in cookbooks.  Stock up your kitchen with some Japanese soup essentials and cook ware.  This winter will be a hearty and warm one with tasty and unique Japanese soups. 

    Other than being tasty options to try out this winter, Japanese soups are also well known for their health benefits.  Miso is known to be high in Vitamin B12.  It is also believed that because of their fermentation process, miso contains lecithin, which lowers blood pressure. 

    At Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we also offer a wide selection of ramen bowls, miso soup bowls , and a variety of charming soup bowls.  Create and enjoy delicious Japanese soups and ramen noodle soup dishes in style with our unique and stylish Japanese dining ware. 

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    		 We often think of Japan as a single island, but it's actually made up of four large islands, Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, and thousands of smaller ones. Climate varies from island to island, so while Hokkaido may experience cold and snowy winters, Shikoku's winter might be milder.

    As different as the weather may be, there is one common culinary thread that unites all of Japan. About mid-autumn, when the days start to get colder, nabemono dishes begin to appear on tables in restaurants and homes. Nabemono, a hearty wintertime specialty, is a Japanese term with several translations that all mean pretty much the same: one pot cookery, quick-cooked stew, even the informal ""things-in-a-pot."" It also refers to a group of shared one-pot meals that are popular in Japan, since it allows every diner at the table to participate in the cooking process.

    The down-to-earth appeal and rustic decor of most nabemono restaurants reflect nabemono's humble origins in Japan's rural farming regions. Each table is equipped with a small gas burner, and once lit, a donabe pot filled with broth is placed on top and brought to a boil. A donabe pot is a special earthenware dish crafted from clay, glazed on the inside and unglazed on the bottom outside. It is heat resistant and meant to be placed directly on the burner or in the oven. Because it retains heat well, and distributes it evenly, it makes an ideal cooking vessel for hundreds of nabemono combinations, stews, simmered dishes, or other ethnic casseroles.

    When the broth begins to bubble, serving trays filled with various raw foods are brought to the table, and the cooking begins. Food items are added to the pot piece by piece. Since nabe dishes cook quickly, individual ingredients retain their flavor and shape. Once cooked, each item is pulled out of the pot, dipped into each person's own dish of grated daikon (Japanese horseradish) or ponzu (a sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, a seaweed known as konbu, and dashi, a liquid made by pouring hot water through dried bonito fish shavings) for seasoning, and eaten.

    Seafood items such as fish and shrimp, and vegetables such as mushrooms and carrots are usually added first, since these take longer to cook. Delicate items such as tofu should be carefully watched while cooking, since they can easily be overcooked, and tend to fall apart. Exotic meats such as wild boar, horse and venison can also be cooked nabemono-style, though you'll probably find them offered more in regional Japanese restaurants. The meal ends with udon noodles (traditional Japanese noodles made from wheat flour) or rice, placed in the pot to absorb the remaining broth, which will be quite tasty and flavorful by then.

    There are many different versions of nabemono, depending on the ingredients used. Oysters, shrimp, scallops, chicken, mushroom, cabbage, and beef are some of the more popular choices (contrary to common misconceptions that most Japanese people do not eat beef). Chanko-nabe is made with chicken, seafood, potatoes and other vegetables, and is the essential diet of Japanese sumo wrestlers, who find them satisfying and filling. Yosenabe is the Japanese version of bouillabaisse. Typical ingredients for this dish include fish, shellfish, and a variety of vegetables. Oden is the dish most Westerners will recognize as stew. It may or may not be cooked at the table, and tastes best when left to simmer for a long time. Its ingredients include chicken, seafood, eggs, potatoes, carrots and other Japanese vegetables.

    The internationally known Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu are two nabemono dishes that are not cooked in a donabe pot. Sukiyaki's main ingredient is the thin slices of beef that's cooked simultaneously with vegetables and tofu in a soy sauce flavored soup. Traditionally, everyone will take what they want from the pot, and dip it in raw egg before consuming. For food safety reasons, though, that last step is sometimes skipped.

    Shabu-Shabu gets it name from the sound thin slices of meat (usually beef) make when swished through boiling dashi broth. Paper-thin slices of meat and vegetables are dipped into the broth to cook, then dipped into ponzu or miso (made of sesame seeds and soybean paste) sauce.

    Not all nabemono dishes are communal and fondue-style. Some are prepared by adding ingredients one at a time, and when the dish is ready, is served family sit-down style. No matter the manner in which nabemono is cooked, it all boils down to one thing. The concept behind a one-pot dish is that it is a social event, and brings people together. It celebrates family and friendships, as well as the pure, simple essence of food. What better way is there to warm your stomach, heart and soul during the winter months?

    Most nabemono recipes ask for ingredients that may be unfamiliar and/or not readily available in supermarkets, which is why we think improvising is one of the best ways to help you discover for yourself how the combination of flavors, textures and food work together to create the pleasing and palatable effect that makes nabemono so popular in Japan. Adjust your creations to suit your tastes, and watch them become favorite recipes that will be passed down to generations to come.

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    Clean and cut all food items into bite-size pieces. Arrange on platters.

    SEAFOOD - clams, shrimp, mussels, crabs, lobsters, fish (such as sea bass, mackerel)

    VEGETABLES - tofu, mushrooms, carrots, Chinese cabbage, watercress, snow peas, spinach

    MEATS - beef, steak, chicken

    BROTH (in which to cook ingredients) - beef or chicken

    CONDIMENTS (to season cooked foods) - soy sauce, oyster sauce, mustard, lemon juice

    FINALE - white rice or Japanese-style noodle

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    Onsen is the Japanese name for hot springs.  Onsens are widely popular in Japan.  As a country located along active volcanic fault lines, Japan is rich in beautiful sceneries and hot springs.  Hot springs are an important part of Japan’s domestic tourism, as every year thousands of Japanese tourists visit onsen towns that have grown up around these hot spring areas.  Sometimes an onsen town can have up to thirty hotels and ryokans that serve thousands of tourists during peak seasons.

    For those unfamiliar with ryokans, ryokans are similar in concept to bed and breakfasts.  Guests at ryokans sleep on traditional Japanese mats, in Japanese style rooms and are served tasty traditional Japanese meals during their stay.  Unlike bed and breakfasts, ryokans are not a cheaper alternative to hotels, but are in fact the more traditional way that people enjoy a rest from their hectic lifestyles in the city.  The more popular ryokans are also often more expensive than onsen hotels in the same vicinity.

    Onsen towns are generally located in the countryside, where city folks can take a break from their hectic lives and slow down and relax and enjoy a comforting and healing soak in the hot springs.  Typically, they are located along volcanic veins where geothermal hot spring waters are available. 

    Onsens use water from geothermally heated springs, and legally, they are required to have 19 designated chemical elements.  It is believed that onsens not only help people relax, but that they have healing and health properties. There are many types of onsens, and each onsen (sometimes there can be several onsens within the same ryokan or hotel) can each boast of a variety of healing properties.  Depending on the chemical properties of the heated water in each onsen, they are said to bring about a variety of health effects.  Most typically, they are divided into indoor and outdoor onsens. 

    Outdoor onsens as its name suggests is located outdoors, often paired with breathtaking view of surrounding sceneries, outdoor onsens are the traditional way in which people have first enjoyed onsen in Japan, but today, many indoor onsens are built along with outdoor onsen options at well established onsen hotels and ryokans.

    Although traditionally, men and women bathed together in the same onsen, today, onsens are established separately for men and women. Norens typically hang outside the entrances of onsens denoting that they are meant for men or women.  Usually, onsen hotels and ryokans have set time during the night in which the onsens are upkept and maintained to ensure that the onsens are of the right temperature and the right chemical balance.  It is common practice for hotels and ryokans to switch the norens denoting gender for onsens after this maintenance period so that onsens dedicated to a specific gender earlier in the day is now switched to allow guests of the other gender to try out both onsen bath rooms of the hotel.  Sometimes, hotels and ryokans also have private onsen rooms available to guests at additional costs.  These private onsen rooms allow for added privacy, although, one of the enjoyment of onsen as it was traditionally established is the community property of bathing together with others.

    There is often the discussion of “naked communion” a Japanese concept that talks of relaxing, becoming comfortable with one’s body, breaking down barriers, getting to know other people in a homey environment of ryokans. 


    Enjoyment and Etiquette

    On entering an onsen, visitors usually first enter a changing area.  At the changing area, visitors place their personal items and clothes in baskets in cubby shelves.  Once completely undressed, visitors then clean themselves at bathing stations before entering onsens.

    Cleanliness is of extreme importance in onsens.  Visitors to onsens are expected to wash themselves at the bathing areas before entering the onsens.  The bathing areas are equipped with faucets, stools, wooden buckets and provide shampoo, conditioner, soap and sometimes even facial wash and moisturizers for patrons.  Visitors are expected to wash themselves and to rinse thoroughly before entering onsens.  Entering the onsen unwashed or with soapy skin is considered rude.

    For female guests with long hair, onsen establishments also usually provide shower caps as hair is generally seen as unclean.  It is seen as polite for one to tie up ones’ hair and to wear a shower cap when entering onsens.

    No swimsuits or clothing articles are allowed inside onsens, although some more modern onsens similar to water parks in concept require guests to wear swimsuits in their co-ed baths.

    It is common to see onsen guests bring a small wash towel with them into the onsens.  This small washcloth is sometimes used for some slight washing and soaking inside the onsen.  Often it is used to preserve one’s modesty as one moves from the bathing area into the onsen and from the onsen back to the changing area.  Be warned however, that not all onsens allow guests to immerse this washcloth into the onsen water.  Depending on the onsen establishment, soaking and rinsing of washcloths inside the onsens may be prohibited as it is sometimes seen as unclean.  In the latter cases, people generally fold up the washcloth and place it on their heads as they soak in the onsens.

    Rowdy behavior is unacceptable in onsens as they are generally seen as places for quiet relaxation for other guests.  Roughhousing and splashing in the onsen is seen as rude.  Soft conversation is acceptable, although most onsen visitors are usually enjoying a quiet moment soaking in onsens.  Some onsen establishments also play some ambient music in the background to help guests relax and enjoy their onsen experience.

    It is common to hear of cases in entertainment news of Western pop stars and celebrities being denied entry into onsens because of presence of tattoos, the same is still true today, as tattoos are still heavily associated with the yakuzas—the crime syndicates in Japan.  People with tattoos are often denied entry into the general onsens, although they have the option of using private onsens within onsen hotels and ryokans.

    In general there are several types of onsen and depending on the location of onsen town and the onsen establishment, it may be possible to enjoy these various types at the same onsen bath.  Sulphur onsens, sodium chloride onsens, hydrogen carbonate onsens and iron onsens, each type of onsen have its own health properties.

    The temperatures of these onsens are usually very hot and temperatures are typically noted on signs.  Some onsens are hotter than others, and one can choose how one decides to proceed with soaking in these different onsens.  If the water is too hot, try to enter slowly and to refrain from moving too much in the water.

    Typically, visitors enjoy the onsen by soaking for a short while in the onsens and then leaving to take a shower before entry.  After this second soak, shower is not recommended, as it is believed that it would lessen the onsen minerals on one’s body.  It is also a good idea to hydrate oneself after a soak in the onsen.  Many onsen establishments provide drinking water to guests at the changing areas.  Sometimes guests like to have traditional green tea after a soak in the onsen.  At some ryokans and hotels, traditional drinks with health benefits are sometimes also served. 

    Onsens are an interesting aspect of Japanese culture, and it is highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan.  It is common for onsen guests to visit the onsens several times a day, so feel free to soak and re-soak in the onsens.  Try out the outdoor pools in the early morning and at night to experience the differences.  Some onsen establishments build outdoor onsen baths are an elevated height with impressive views and feature dramatic lighting at night. 

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    The history of origami dates back to old Japan, but the ancient paper folding art can easily be brought into any modern home by simply ordering origami papers and origami diagrams. Browse our origami paper supply to find fun colors and origami folding techniques that make craft time inexpensive and fun! 

    From washi origami paper, gold origami paper, chiyogami papers anddouble sided origami papers - we carry them all. With origami books full of origami paper folding instructions you can be making origami money flowers in no time at all. With a little practice and patience, you will be able to make origami cranes, origami boxes, origami animals and other simple origami patterns from exquisite origami papers. 

    Start now and be able to make origami ornaments in time for the holidays."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-261.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-268.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-origami||ITEM|"Origami"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"More than simply a hobby, origami has evolved into an art form today, with creative origami practitioners finding innovative ways to create lively and ingenious objects and animals from nothing more than paper. Origami is more than a cute craft, it can be magical the way a flat sheet of paper is transformed into a three-dimensional paper sculpture.

    Here at Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we carry a wide array of origami craft material that is great for beginners and masters alike. No matter where you stand in your origami skills, we have something here for you. From delightful origami papers to origami books, you will have hours of fun exploring and experimenting with our fancy Japanese origami papers and with our fun and innovative origami books.

    Whether you view origami as a past time or an art form, there is no denying that it is a fun activity that is great for all ages. Browse our new arrival origami papers, and choose from solid color, assorted, or patterned origami papers. Our latest origami books also promises a few new tricks and innovative and creative projects up their sleeves. Check out our latest arrivals and see what you can find! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-PAPERS--SOLID-COLOR- :WHAT-S-NEW-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-PAPERS--ASSORTED-COLOR- :WHAT-S-NEW-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-PAPERS--PATTERN- :WHAT-S-NEW-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-BOOKS)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-256.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-267.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-origami||ITEM|"Origami"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Origami is a fun and inexpensive craft that is enjoyed by creative paper folders of all ages. The most famous origami creation is the crane. It is believed that by folding 1000 cranes as you wish for good health or happiness, your wishes will come true. Lucky for you, our 1000 Sheet Multi-Color Origami Paper Set is now on sale! Now is the time to stock up, as we have put some of the very best selections from our patterned origami on sale- including the lovely Assorted Lily Origami Papers or Six Inch Rainbow Origami Papers that will add another dimension and pop of color to your origami creations. Share some special time with your friends and family as you make fascinating animals, birds and keepsake boxes out of origami paper!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-PAPERS--SOLID-COLOR- :SALE-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-PAPERS--ASSORTED-COLOR- :SALE-ORIGAMI-ORIGAMI-PAPERS--PATTERN-)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-251.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-266.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-origami-origami-books||ITEM|"Origami Books"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-books-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-books-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12132|12132|ITEM|"Origami Cranes on Red Chopsticks Made in Japan"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12132.html"|""|(3.15)|(2.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"

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    "|"These red chopsticks made in Japan feature paper origami cranes in white, red, and green outlined in a metallic gold and are made out of wood.

    To the Japanese, cranes are mystical and well loved birds that symbolize happiness and longevity as they are believed to live for a thousand years. A popular cultural practice in Japan for weddings, birthdays, and special events for someone is to fold 1000 paper origami cranes. It is said that if you complete this task for yourself or give it to a loved one, their wish or yours may then be granted.

    Show a loved one the special meaning behind cranes on these chopsticks made in Japan and let them know you hope for their wishes to be granted. These chopsticks are also a great gift for couples or newlyweds as cranes are also seen as birds that will stay with their mate forever.
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    Origami Paper

    Origami is one of the most expressive and beautiful conduits for decorating your room or giving your friends gifts. Combining both creativity and a personal touch, you can start your origami crafting journey today with the clearance origami paper that we offer here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen! Whatever it is you’re making, when you browse our collection of discounted origami paper, you can find a multitude of enchanting patterns and colors that will brighten any room! Display beautiful traditional patterns like the cherry blossom with our Kimono Origami Paper, which provides a variety of high quality Japanese designs. If you’re looking for simple, solid colors, the Six Inch Double Sided Origami Papers is full of large single-colored pieces of origami paper along with a few pieces of unique paper designs for special occasions. Whether you are already an origami master or you are just starting to learn the art of origami, the origami paper sets that we offer here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen are both affordable and high quality. Bring your creations to life with these vibrant origami papers! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7528| :|7540| :5741 :5483 :5481 :5473 :|7534| :|7530| :|7536| :10790 :10769 :10748 :|7163| :|7027| :5714 :10787 :10786)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-75.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| origami-origami-papers--assorted-color-||ITEM|"Origami Papers (Assorted Color)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"A color can change a lot of things. It can alter a mood and an intention. For instance, giving a bouquet of red roses has an entirely different meaning than giving yellow flowers. One signifies romantic love while the other represents friendship. The same is true with the color paper you choose to create your paper folding crafts with. Assorted papers will give you the freedom to make different creations that are as varied and colorful as your imagination.

    Pick red paper to fold a lucky flower, an orange crane for longevity or a yellow chrysanthemum to brighten your day. If you are interested in making origami creations that are colored representing a specific meaning see our newsletter to help you pick the best color for every occasion.

    Some papers are double-sided, allowing for a cohesive color palette; while other origami papers are one-sided and add different depth to the design. With assorted colored packs you are able to pick the paper texture and color that fits your mood of the moment.

    The more origami cranes, origami spheres and other diagrams you follow, the quicker and more efficient you will be able to produce them. Origami stars for instance, make a great coffee table decoration and double as a conversation piece. Fill a bento box or alloy bowl with origami pieces for a unique and inexpensive centerpiece.

    Whatever you decide to make, our selection of papers will keep you and your friends entertained. Who knows, your folding may be so wonderful a friend will want to learn and you will be able to teach them the ancient art of origami.

    These beautiful papers will brighten up your home, are perfect to fold into beautiful keepsake boxes and will provide you will hours of fun that will keep both your mind and your hands active.

    For more ideas, see our origami newsletter. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5714 :5646)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-assorted-color-147.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-assorted-color-157.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-origami-origami-papers--assorted-color-||ITEM|"Origami Papers (Assorted Color)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5714 :5646)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-assorted-color-142.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-assorted-color-156.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-origami-origami-papers--assorted-color-||ITEM|"Origami Papers (Assorted Color)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-assorted-color-152.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-assorted-color-158.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-origami-origami-papers--pattern-||ITEM|"Origami Papers (Pattern)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7027| :|7163| :5653 :4036 :10787)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-pattern-124.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-pattern-138.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| origami-origami-papers--pattern-||ITEM|"Origami Papers (Pattern)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    If you can't decide which color you like best, why not choose origami papers that include a few of your favorite colors. Many of the patterned papers have popular cherry blossoms, lucky four leaf clovers and different textures that will make every origami animal, flower and shape exciting and distinctive.

    Varied textures, materials and glosses on the different papers will make each origami creation even more unique. Origami books are great to give you folding instructions for a bunch of designs, but we also have packs of origami papers that are pre-cut and selected sheets that are perfect to make a specific creation.

    Pack a sushi picnic with our hobby origami set, make a personalized gift box or practice your origami cranes with our easy hobby origami thousand crane bundle.

    Origami is popular throughout the world. Since it requires very few supplies, it's perfect for an inexpensive night of fun. A lot of the patterned papers are one sided which ensures each fold can be seen!

    Great for:
    * Kids
    * Parties
    * Home décor
    * Ornaments
    * Fun
    * Unique stationary
    * Keepsake boxes
    * Gift wrapping

    For more ideas take a peek at our origami newsletter and check out our selection of origami books.

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    The metallic colors provide a great sheen to origami ornaments. Fold the papers into your favorite shapes and watch as they reflect light while they dangle in your living room, kitchen or dining room.

    For a great addition to place settings at a dinner party, pick your favorite colored papers and fold them into origami chopstick holders. Not only will they keep your table clean, they will add a splash of fun and color to your event. A great party favor gift idea for September wedding receptions, engagement showers or anniversary parties is to make origami cranes symbolizing longevity. Depending on the color origami paper you choose to use, you can wish everyone good luck, happiness or prosperity in a fun and simple manner.

    These beautiful papers will brighten up your home. They are perfect to fold into beautiful keepsake boxes and will provide you with hours of fun that will keep both your mind and your hands active.

    For more ideas, see our origami newsletter."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5478 :|7528| :|7540| :5741 :5483 :5481 :5474 :5473 :10790 :10748 :|7552| :|7551| :|7534| :|7530| :|7536|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-solid-color-125.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-solid-color-135.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-origami-origami-papers--solid-color-||ITEM|"Origami Papers (Solid Color)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-solid-color-120.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/origami-papers-solid-color-134.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-cookbooks-other-asian||ITEM|"Other Asian"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-asian-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-asian-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-cookware-cookbooks-other-asian-cookbooks||ITEM|"Other Asian Cookbooks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-asian-cookbooks-79.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-asian-cookbooks-86.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-cookware-cookbooks-other-asian-cookbooks||ITEM|"Other Asian Cookbooks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-asian-cookbooks-84.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-asian-cookbooks-87.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tetsubin-other-color||ITEM|"Other Color"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-color-39.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-color-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot-other-color-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Other Color Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot-other-color-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Other Color Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-color-tetsubin-teapot-61.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/other-color-tetsubin-teapot-62.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| prechristmassale-2010||INFO1COLUMN|"Our Biggest sale of the Year"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Mrs Lin's Kitchen - Biggest Sale of the year



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    Owls have long been associated with magic and wizardry in Western mythology and is a symbol of wisdom that many in the West are familiar with, but owls also hold special meaning in Japan.

    Pronounced fukuro in Japanese, owls are symbols of good fortune and luck in Japan.  The reason for the popularity of owl lucky symbols all across Japan comes from the pronunciation of the Japanese word for owl.  The word fukuro for owl is a synonym for “luck to come” fu means luck, ku can mean to come and ro is a suffix used for boys’ names.  In order words, fukuro, the symbol of the owl is a lucky charm to welcome good fortune.  The word fukuro is also synonym for “fukurou” in Japanese which means protection from hardship or a lack of hardship or trouble.  “Fu” meaning no, and “kurou” meaning hardship.

    With its lucky sounding name, owl charms and trinkets make popular lucky items in Japan, and is a great way to wish a friend or loved one good fortune, and a life free from hardship and troubles.  Typically gifts bearing the motif of owls are given to loved ones as souvenirs or as special items for well wishing or encouragement.  As a result, gifts bearing motif of owls make popular gifts for students at the time of graduation as a fond wish for a smooth sailing journey ahead after graduating from school or college. 

    Lucky Owl Items—Owl Engimonos
    Engimono originally come from a Buddhist concept that looked at the origins of miraculous tales and miraculous signs for foretelling good and omen.  Later, the idea of celebrating good omen and changing one’s luck became popular.  Today, engimono is used to refer to good luck items or lucky charms. 

    Owl engimonos can be widely found all across Japan.  The colors associated with the egimono can bring additional meaning and association in addition to the lucky symbolism of owls. 

    For example, it is believed that white owl charms invite happiness, pink owls bring love and romance, yellow owls represent peace, black owls are charms for good health, red owls bring good luck, green lucky owls symbolize dreams, and that gold owl charms are bringers of great wealth. 

    Popular engimonos can come in the form of cell phone charms, key rings, or in the forms of purses, figurines, and may be motifs on textiles, shirts as well as ceramic dining ware.  Given the meaning behind owls in Japan, owl engimonos make popular birthday gifts, specifically for 60th birthdays.  They also make excellent souvenirs and lucky business charms, as it is said that owls are able to move their heads 270 degrees.  This physical ability has been interpreted to mean a large social network and being skilled in business.

    Owls in Japanese Myth
    Chikap Kamuy is the name of the Japanese Ainu god of owls and the land.  Ainu is the indigenous people of Japan that inhabits the northernmost part of Japan in Hokkaido.  According to legends, Chikap Kamuy is a great owl that watches over the land and is the overseer of the behaviors of human and other kamuys—Ainu gods. Chikap Kamuy is believed to the master of domain and to have tears of gold and silver, as a result Chikap Kamuy is sometimes worshipped for material successes.   

    Legend has it that there was widespread famine on earth and mankind was starving, the great god owls and the land, Chikap Kamuy wished to send a messenger to heaven to find out what the cause of the famine was.  He first asked the crow to be his messenger, but because of his detailed and lengthy message, it took Chikap Kamuy many days to recite his instructions.  The crow fell asleep on the third day.  This angered Chikap Kamuy and he destroyed the crow.  Chikap Kamuy then approached the mountain jay to be his messenger to heaven, but once again, because of the long instructions which took days to recite, the mountain jay fell asleep on the fourth day.  This once again angered Chikap Kamuy and the mountain jay was destroyed like the crow.  

    Finally, Chikap Kamuy asked the dipper bird to act as his messenger.  For six days, the dipper bird faithfully listened to the instructions of Chikap Kamuy until the instructions were completed and then it flew up to the heavens.  It returned with the news that the Kamuy of fish and game was angered by the disrespect shown by people in the gifts the gods offered.  Chikap Kamuy then went to the humans and taught them the proper rituals to be enacted after the killing of fish and deer.  The proper conduct appeased the gods and the famine was ended. 

    Lucky Owl Gifts for Well Wishing
    With their lucky symbolism, owl lucky charms are highly popular as souvenirs and gifts.  Excellent presents for birthdays, graduation, housewarming, and other special occasions, owl lucky charms are not the only way to wish someone good fortune and a lack of hardship, dinner wares bearing the motif of owls are great gifts ideas as well.  

    From lidded bowls, bowl sets, sauce dispenser, tea sets and chopsticks, Mrs Lin’s Kitchen has a wide variety of both lucky and practical gift ideas for you to send your well wishes.  Take a look at our lucky owl motif dinnerwares, and check out our other popular lucky charms.  From Maneki Neko—Japanese lucky beckoning cat, to daruma dolls, Mrs Lin’s Kitchen is the perfect place to get a lucky gift of encouragement to friends and loved ones.

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 5881|5881|ITEM|"Ox Ceramic Lucky Charm "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5881.html"|""|(8.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Those born in the years of 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, and 1997 were lucky enough to be born in the year of the Ox!

    Natural born leaders, the Ox is bright and cheerful. Hard working and persistent, they can stick to a task longer and go at it harder than anybody. They believe in themselves and hold up their high standards as a model and severely judge those who do not aspire to maintain these same ideals. Ox people are not social or party animals; they are observant and have remarkable memories. People born under this sign are kind, caring souls, logical, positive, and are filled with common sense.

    Handmade with skill, the dark brown ox was crafted standing on a small plot of field, with its head turned, seemingly alert and curious. The hand-dyed polyester cord is hand-woven into a Chinese knot connected to the ceramic charm. Take this lucky charm with you everywhere by hanging it on your purse, as a keychain, as a cell phone charm, or hang it from the rearview mirror of your car. These charms come in their own red gift boxes. Because the charms are handmade, the colors may vary slightly. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Charm Dimension (L 5”)
  • Product Wt. (1.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/ox-ceramic-lucky-charm-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/ox-ceramic-lucky-charm-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5630|5630|ITEM|"Ox Pewter Pendant"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5630.html"|""|(6.25)|(2.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"A protector of tradition, a great supporter, a useful producer – these are just a few of the qualities said to characterize those born in the year of the ox. Ox years are 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, and 1997, and those born under this sign are also said to be enthusiastic students, reliable companions, realistic planners and extremely responsible. Commemorate this special year with this necklace, which is adorned with a silver charm in the shape of the Chinese character for ""ox."" Made of nickel-free pewter, the pendant hangs stylishly from a black cord. Individually plastic wrapped. Made in Thailand. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Charm Dimension (L 1-3/8"")
  • Cord Dimension (L 15-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    "|"Scooping out the exact amount of tea for your teacup or teapot will become second nature with this paddle style tea scoop. A short broad handle offers control when scooping and measuring dry ingredients. Use for loose tea leaves, coffee beans, cereal, spices and more. Hand washing is recommended. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Scoop Dimension (L 3-3/4"" x W 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paddle-style-tea-scoop-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paddle-style-tea-scoop-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand||ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Perfect for the down to earth home, this beautifully hand crafted collection features an earthen design that can be viewed as a sandy ocean shore. The light brown tones in this collection have a sandy look and feel to it with several speckles of black, brown, and beige in the design. These sandy speckles gradually work their way to hues of a dark pale blue that can sometimes be seen as green as well where the two colors meet. To further make this work of art even more intriguing, a crackled dark lined design is placed on the top of each dish, making this collection look like a work of mosaic style art. Made in Japan from quality and heavy ceramic, this beautiful collection comes with a wide selection of dinnerware options from a ten inch plate, appetizer plates, bowls, and even a tea set, this Japanese tableware collection will also make a great wedding gift for a new home. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12456 :12456-1 :11950 :11950-1 :12457 :12457-1 :12455 :10521)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12457-1|12457-1|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Ceramic Japanese Serving Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12457-1.html"|""|(18.95)|(17.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring a dark lined crackled design; this Japanese pasta bowl is the perfect individual size to enjoy your favorite salad or pasta. Don’t limit yourself to just pasta only as this bowl can also be great for salad, other fried noodles and rices, or large portions of desserts. Get creative by using this Japanese pasta bowl as a serving dish as well.

    With a grainy texture in the bottom center of the bowl, this small area is a light brown that fades up to a more pale blue green that has a more smooth and glossy texture. This smooth texture continues on the outside of the bowl in the same color and returns back to the grainy texture at the bottom of the bowl where it is again a light brown sandy color. The bottom rim of this Japanese serving bowl has a natural unglazed white as it exposes the ceramic this durable bowl was made out of.

    Sold individually so you can make up your own set of the same design, or mix and match with other, this Japanese ceramic bowl can be a great gift for pasta and salad lovers. Pair up with the rest of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection to really make your dining table pop. For your convenience, this Japanese ceramic bowl is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (28 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-ceramic-japanese-serving-bowl-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-ceramic-japanese-serving-bowl-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12457|12457|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Ceramic Japanese Serving Bowl for Three"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12457.html"|""|(54.95)|(49.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Perfect for serving pasta and salads, this Japanese serving bowl set features an earthen design that will make any dish placed in it stand out.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese serving bowl set features an ocean shore like design with dark earthen tones of a sandy brown and a deep pale blue. The center and bottom portion of this bowl displays sandy brown tones with a grainy texture to it. This sandy color fades upwards into a deep pale blue that has more of a smooth and glossy texture to it, making this an intriguing work of art. A crackled finish is placed on the inside of the bowl with dark lines, making it looks like a mosaic piece. The underside of this bowl only shows the sandy and pale blue colors without the crackled appearance.

    Made of white ceramic, which you can see on the unglazed bottom footing of this bowl, this Japanese serving bowl set for three will stand out on any tabletop or even in a China cabinet. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this Asian bowl is a part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Collection.
  • Product Dimension (D 9"" x H 2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (28 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (4 lb 4.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-ceramic-japanese-serving-bowl-for-three-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-ceramic-japanese-serving-bowl-for-three-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 11944|11944|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Donburi Bowl with Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11944.html"|""|(25.95)|(20.75)||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this donburi bowl with lid features earthen tones of light and dark brown mimicking the look of sand on the beach. As the lighter sandy areas trickle into the middle of the bowl, hues of a pale dark blue begin forming making this bowl with lid look like a shallow ocean shore.

    Perfect for making your favorite donburi dishes like oyakodon, this individual sized bowl is just the right size to enjoy a rice bowl dish in. Surprise your guests in a stylish and presentable way by preparing your dish and covering it until your guest is ready to eat from this one of a kind earthen donburi bowl.

    With a variety of textures throughout the bowl and lid, the more sandy and light brown areas have more of a grainy texture to them. As the color begins to speckle off to the more pale blue tones of the dish, the texture then becomes a more smooth and glossy feel, making this donburi bowl with lid interesting in every side of it. The bottom as well as the top rim of the bowl also are unglazed and show the natural white clay that this donburi bowl is made from.

    Part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection, this donburi bowl with lid can be a great house warming gift. Prepare a dessert or rice bowl dish in this lovely bowl with lid and take to a housewarming party for the new homeowners to enjoy. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-/8"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Bowl Wt. (1 lb 5.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-donburi-bowl-with-lid-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-donburi-bowl-with-lid-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12455|12455|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Japanese Rectangular Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12455.html"|""|(7.95)|(6.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese rectangular sauce dish has raised edges which will trap a small amount of soy sauce in the center. Perfect for sushi, this soy sauce dish can also be used to hold wasabi and ginger.

    Made from quality ceramic, this Japanese sauce dish features a design similar to a shore on the beach with sandy beige and brown tones that fade into a glossy and smooth blue green ocean tones. While the bottom of the soy sauce dish has a smooth sandy look, the inside of the sauce dish has dark crackled lines which make it look like mosaic tile.

    Part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection, this Japanese sauce dish is also microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-rectangular-sauce-dish-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-rectangular-sauce-dish-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12456-1|12456-1|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Japanese Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12456-1.html"|""|(13.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This charming rectangular sushi plate is part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection and is perfect for serving signature sushi roll creations, appetizers, or desserts in style.

    Made in Japan from fine ceramic, this rectangular sushi plate is mostly a grainy and speckled beige and brown color that fades into a pale green blue towards the rim of the plate. The beige brown areas of the plate also have a paper like smooth texture while the pale blue green rim has a more smooth and glossy texture. Dark crackled lines also decorate the inside of the plate, giving this Japanese sushi plate an earthen mosaic look to it. Glazed to a perfect and glossy finish, this rectangular sushi plate is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (12.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-sushi-plate-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-sushi-plate-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12456|12456|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Japanese Sushi Plates Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12456.html"|""|(55.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection, these Japanese rectangular plates would be perfect for serving nigiri, appetizers or tapas in because it holds a small shape.

    These beautifully designed plates have grainy but smooth center in the lighter brown areas and the edges fade off into a pale blue green that has a smooth and glossy texture to it. A dark lined crackled design also decorates the center of the plate that gives the illusion of a mosaic painting of an ocean shore. The rim and underside of the plate also has these shoreline earthen colors of brown and pale blue green but doesn’t have the crackled appearance. The bottom of the Japanese sushi plate also shows the natural and unglazed white ceramic it was made from.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this Japanese rectangular plate set comes in a set of six that’s perfect for your next sushi party. Get creative with artistic small portions of tapas or desserts on these beautiful appetizer plates or simply allow the plate to have all the design with a simple light colored food in the center. Packaged in a paper box and is microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Product Dimension (L 7-3/8"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 4.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-sushi-plates-set-for-four-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-sushi-plates-set-for-six-18.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| t2343-1|T2343-1|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Japanese Tea Cup "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2343-1.html"|""|(9.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"By simply holding this Japanese teacup in your hand, you will be able to experience two different and satisfying textures as you drink your tea. As the smooth, glossy glaze near the rim of the teacup turns into a rough, matted texture near its bottom, the colors also form a gradient of colors, in which the mossy blue at the top turns to a dark brown and fades into a sandy beige. The intricate complexity of this simple teacup reflects the simple beauty of the ocean coast, as the ocean water touches the sandy shore. Coupled with the teapot in the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Japanese Tea Set, the earthen feel that this Japanese teacup exudes makes it a wonderful choice for all who love the feeling of warm tea against their palms. The quality ceramic that this small cup was made from is exposed as a white ring at its footing. Carefully crafted in Japan, this remarkable Japanese teacup will make an excellent purchase or gift for any tea lover. Unique in both style and design, this teacup can be paired with any teapot that you desire. Discontinued
  • Teacup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Teacup Capacity (5 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (7.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-tea-cup-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-tea-cup-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2343|T2343|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Japanese Tea Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2343.html"|""|(78.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a large classic teapot and four small matching teacups, this beautiful Japanese tea set is a great addition for a tea addict’s earthen tea ware collection.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this earthen Japanese tea set has a mostly sandy colored teapot with a small smooth and glossy patches of grainy texture in a darker brown and pale blue color. The handle for this Asian tea set is made from a thick bamboo straw which is designed to hook onto the two holes on the teapot.

    Teacups in this Japanese tea set mimic the same design as the teapot with a grainy sandy colors on lower half of the cup and a smooth and glossy pale blue green color on the top. Both the teapot and teacups expose the natural white ceramic they are made from on the bottom footing.

    Teapot and teacups are packaged separately in paper boxes. This earthen Japanese tea set is a great gift for tea lovers that are down to earth. Teacup is microwave safe but teapot is not as the handle is made of metal wiring. Discountinued
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x W 5"" x H 4-1/4"" without handle, H 7-1/4"" with handle)
  • Teacup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Teapot Capacity (23 fl oz)
  • Teacup Capacity (5 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 11.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-tea-set-for-four-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-japanese-tea-set-for-four-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11950|11950|ITEM|"Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Soy Sauce Dish Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11950.html"|""|(47.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With a crackled design that makes this earthen sauce dish set looks like a mosaic beach shore, these beautiful soy sauce dishes would be an stunning addition to your next dinner party.

    Made from quality ceramic, these soy sauce dishes are perfect for dippings as they are deep small bowls. Use alongside sushi dinners, you can use these sauce dishes for placing soy sauce and wasabi. If you need small dishes to put ketchup into for your French fries; these sauce dishes will definitely do the job, too. They are perfect not only for soy sauces but also other kinds of sauce and dip.

    With scalloped edges, these soy sauce dishes have crackled textures on the inside which are light brown and sandy at the bottom and speckles into smooth and glossy pale blue towards the top. The outside of these bowls show the same design without the crackle look to it, displaying the beach shore like tones with the sandy light brown and pale blue hues. The bottom of the dishes are plain natural white that expose the ceramic they were made from.

    Part of the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackles Sand collection, these soy sauce dishes come in a set of six and packaged in a paper box. They sauce dish are also microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt (1 lb 5.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-soy-sauce-dish-set-for-six-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-and-earthen-crackled-sand-soy-sauce-dish-set-for-six-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| s1152|S1152|ITEM|"Pale Blue Sky Enso Japanese Sake Gift Set for Two (LAST ONE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1152.html"|""|(32.95)|(18.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this sake gift set comes with a charming sake jug and two beautiful matching sake cups.

    In a lovely pale blue and a light beige, the colors bring to mind a summer sky and sand. With the simple yet graceful design of the enso-the Japanese zen circle, this sake gift set is an elegant way to enjoy your favorite sake with a loved one.

    The enso is a circle drawn in a single or in two strokes, and in Zen Buddhism stands for enlightenment, elegance, strength, the universe and the void. Beautifully simple, it is often featured in Japanese calligraphy.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Japanese sake gift set feature a round sake jug great for serving both warmed and chilled sake.

    Sake set comes packaged in a paper box. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Sake Jug Dimension (D 3-3/4"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-7/8"" x H 2"")
  • Sake Jug Capcity (11 fl oz)
  • Sake Cup Capacity (2 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-sky-enso-japanese-sake-gift-set-for-two-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-blue-sky-enso-japanese-sake-gift-set-for-two-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11201|11201|ITEM|"Pale Green and Seaweed Color Floral Ceramic Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11201.html"|""|(3.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Bouquets of lovely flowers provide a lovely decorative theme to this pale green and seaweed color ceramic dish. Made in Japan, this medium-size piece is a stylish way to serve and enjoy a variety of dipping sauces, dressings and flavor-infused oils. It also provides a welcome display for Asian-inspired appetizers like edamame and eggrolls, or Western-style snacks like sliced vegetables, crackers, cheeses and chips.

    The outside of each glossy ceramic piece features a smooth pale green solid glaze. Its darker seaweed green interior is enhanced by several bunches of beautifully detailed flowers of numerous shapes and sizes; small clusters of light and dark-colored blossoms are arranged alongside big blooms with slender elongated petals. A delicate layer of black lines its outer rim-a perfect complement to its elegant motif.

    Flowers are a beloved and classic theme used to decorate many Japanese ceramic wares, textiles, wall hangings and other home décor items. Some of the most popular varieties include cherry blossoms, or sakura, plum blossoms, or ume, and chrysanthemum, or kiku. The time-honored custom of viewing blooming flowers, known as hanami, is still practiced annually throughout Japan.

    In addition to its striking appearance, this floral-theme ceramic dish is also safe for use in the dishwasher and microwave. Busy home entertainers, professionals, new homeowners and students are sure to appreciate this dish's versatile and easy-to-maintain features.

    Outside of the kitchen or dining room, this classic pale green and seaweed color dish also makes a unique and decorative container for rings or earrings, coins, keys and small keepsakes. It may also serve as a charming holder for colorful soaps, candles or potpourri.
  • Dish Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-green-and-seaweed-color-floral-ceramic-dish-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pale-green-and-seaweed-color-floral-ceramic-dish-61.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| sale-good-luck-items-panda--owl-and-seven-fortune-gods||ITEM|"Panda, Owl and Seven Fortune Gods"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7622| :|7621|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/panda-owl-and-seven-fortune-gods-130.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/panda-owl-and-seven-fortune-gods-134.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-good-luck-items-panda--owl-and-seven-fortune-gods||ITEM|"Panda, Owl and Seven Fortune Gods"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7621|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/panda-owl-and-seven-fortune-gods-125.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/panda-owl-and-seven-fortune-gods-133.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-giftware-paper-wallets||ITEM|"Paper Wallets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5133 :5132 :5131 :5130 :4078 :4076 :4075)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paper-wallets-174.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paper-wallets-183.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-giftware-paper-wallets||ITEM|"Paper Wallets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7373| :|7372| :4078 :4076 :4075)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paper-wallets-179.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paper-wallets-185.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-giftware-paper-wallets||ITEM|"Paper Wallets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Just because they're made of paper doesn't mean these folding paper wallets are delicate. On the contrary, our Japanese brocade wallets are made of washi paper, which in turn is made of vegetable fiber. And unlike leather, these paper wallets are lightweight and soft as well as durable.

    Choose our Geisha Paper Wallet, with a beautiful geisha clad in a pink and blue gown posing demurely. Or, select an eye-catching Scenic Wallet, with six compartments to hold credit cards, bills, and receipts, along with a zippered pouch for coins or keys. Several other designs are available to please friends and family members with this thoughtful gift.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5134 :5133 :5132 :5131 :5130 :|7373| :|7372| :4078 :4076 :4075)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paper-wallets-169.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/paper-wallets-182.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| party-favor-july2012||INFO1COLUMN|"Party Favor Guide:"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 10810|10810|ITEM|"Pastel Peach Tropical Cherry Blossom Chopsticks "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10810.html"|""|(0.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Decorated with cherry blossoms, the symbol of spring and youth, these chopsticks can't help but make your table bright and cheery. Fuchsia flowers dance around the top of these pastel peach lacquered square chopsticks that have rounded edges. The set tapers into points. Smooth to the touch and lightweight, these chopsticks are perfect for transporting from table to table. Made in Taiwan. Wrapped in individual plastic pouch. Hand wash only. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pastel-peach-tropical-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pastel-peach-tropical-cherry-blossom-chopsticks-40.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10394|10394|ITEM|"Patch Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10394.html"|""|(14.95)|(10.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Patches aren't just for fabric anymore. These wooden chopsticks take the detailed pattern used in quilting and bring it to your dinner table. The black-based sticks have a patched design in a multitude of soft shades. Rosy pink, tan, lavender, orange and black shapes fit together to form an intricate design along the body of each stick. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9-1/8”)
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/patch-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/patch-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10395|10395|ITEM|"Patch Chopsticks (Blue)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10395.html"|""|(14.95)|(10.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Patches aren't just for fabric anymore. These wooden chopsticks take the detailed pattern used in quilting and bring it to your dinner table. The black-based sticks have a patched design in a multitude of rich shades. Dark blue, pink, peach and light green shapes fit together to form an intricate design along the body of each stick. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9-1/8”)
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/patch-chopsticks-blue-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/patch-chopsticks-blue-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2331|T2331|ITEM|"Peaceful Bamboo Oriental Tea Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2331.html"|""|(57.55)|(48.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramic, this oriental tea set would be a great collectors item for those who enjoy collecting tea sets with simple designs. this tea set comes with a two tea cups which would be used for a more intimate setting with friends or loved ones.

    With a simple and beautiful design, this oriental tea set features a circular shaped teapot with a medium sized spout that produces a nice flow while pouring your favorite cup of tea. The teapot features a simple set of green and grey bamboo leaves flowing dangling from their branches on all sides of the teapot. The teapot comes with a detachable bamboo wired handle that cane be taken out when the teapot needs a wash. When you open the lid you would notice a detachable stainless steel tea infuser basket that prevents tealeaves from pouring out onto your cup. No one likes to drink a nice hot cup of tea with tealeaves all stuck inside their mouths. As for the tea cups it holds a circular shape with the same simple design of green and grey bamboo leaves dangling down from their branches on the front and back of the cup.

    For this upcoming winter this oriental tea set would be put to great use on a cold rainy day. Enjoy a cup of your favorite tea with your loved ones and share a wonderful conversation about your day. Already comes packaged in a box which would make a awesome gift for your friends and family this Christmas.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/8"" x W 4-3/8"" x H 5-1/2"")
  • Teapot with Handle (H 8"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Teapot Capacity (20 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (5 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 1.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peaceful-bamboo-oriental-tea-set-for-two-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peaceful-bamboo-oriental-tea-set-for-two-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1653|S1653|ITEM|"Peach and Pink Sakura Spring Sake Serving Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1653.html"|""|(57.95)|(46.35)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this sake serving set comes with a sake serving jug and four matching sake cups and is perfect for enjoying your favorite sake with friends and loved ones.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this lovely sake serving set is in charming shades of beige and red orange and feature the motif of sakura—cherry blossoms in and elegant beige. Light brown speckles add visual texture to the overall design.

    The sake jug in this sake serving set comes in a unique rectangular shape with a round rim designed for serving sake both warmed and chilled however you like your sake. The four sake cups feature matching motifs of sakura blossoms.

    Elegant and full of the delicate charm of spring, this sake serving set makes a wonderful gift idea for sake lovers.

    Item comes packaged in a paper gift box. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Sake Jug Dimension (L 2-1/2"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 6-1/2"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Jug Capacity (13 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (2 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 11.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-and-pink-sakura-spring-sake-serving-set-for-four-57.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-and-pink-sakura-spring-sake-serving-set-for-four-58.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11583-1|11583-1|ITEM|"Peach Cherry Blossom on White Ceramic Sauce Dish "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11583-1.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Delightful and pretty, this Ceramic Sauce Dish makes the ideal addition to a chic table setting of Asian dinnerware. Crafted of fine ceramic in Japan, this smaller saucer features a motif of peach cherry blossoms. These beautiful flowers are of Japan’s most beloved and special designs for ceramicware. On this Japanese sauce dish, the cherry blossoms are colorful and optimistic against a stark white glaze. This adorable Ceramic Sauce Dish has a distinctive and alluring structure. The rectangular shape is softened by thick, rounded edges that give the sauce dish a feminine feel when it is set on your table or held in your hand. This interesting construction is repeated, although in different shapes, across the Peach Cherry Blossom on White Collection, such as on the Porcelain Udon Bowl and Dessert Plate. This stunning Ceramic Sauce Dish is dishwasher and microwave safe, and when gifted for a housewarming or other happy occasion will be unlikely anything else your loved ones receive. Plus, the cherry blossom represents the beauty of life - a perfect symbol for marking the small celebrations in life. (Discontinued)
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 2-1/2"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 1"")
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossom-on-white-ceramic-sauce-dish-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossom-on-white-ceramic-sauce-dish-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-peach-cherry-blossom||ITEM|"Peach Cherry Blossoms on White "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The Cherry blossom is a beloved flower in Japan. Blooming every year in early spring, cherry blossoms only flower for a short time, but are an enchanting and beautiful sights when in full bloom.

    Made in Japan, and crafted from ceramics of the highest quality, our peach cherry blossoms on white collection features delicately crafted table ware in a classic and timeless white with delicately engraved motif of cherry blossoms in a lovely pale peach.

    Each finely glazed to a perfect glossy finish, the peach cherry blossoms on white collection showcases unique and charming pieces. From saucers, to appetizer plates, to unique and contemporary square dinner plates, this fine collection features delicate cherry blossoms in shades of pink and light peach with dark brown branches engraved on white. A thin film of white frosted glaze creates the impression of late spring frost and adds a poetic charm.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, the peach cherry blossoms on white collection makes a fine addition to any homes. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11625-1 :11627-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossoms-on-white-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossoms-on-white-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11625-1|11625-1|ITEM|"Peach Cherry Blossoms on White Porcelain Appetizer Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11435.html"|""|(13.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The moment you hold this incredible porcelain appetizer plate in your hands, you can immediately tell that this beautiful piece of tableware is reliable and durable. Made from quality porcelain, this small elegant plate is microwave and dishwasher safe, making ""practical"" and ""convenient"" two words that accurately describe this amazing rectangular plate. Above all, this medium sized plate’s beautiful design is absolutely unparalleled. Engraved onto the appetizer plate’s marbled white surface are thin brown branches and leaves that accentuate a design of blooming peach and white cherry blossom flowers. Cherry blossoms are highly revered in Japan and are thought to symbolize the preciousness and transience of life. Similar to all the other products in the Peach Cherry Blossoms on White Collection, this delicate spring design features a bumpy matte texture that contrasts the glossy, smooth glaze of the rest of the plate. With slightly raised edges and a ring of exposed ceramic at its bottom to give the plate height, this remarkable appetizer plate is perfect for holding small finger foods, sushi, sashimi, tapas, or other appetizers. But besides just holding food, you can take advantage of this Japan-made plate’s enchanting design by using it as a soap or candleholder to impress anyone who comes into your home. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (L 7-1/2"" x W 5"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 0.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossoms-on-white-porcelain-appetizer-plate-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossoms-on-white-porcelain-appetizer-plate-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11627-1|11627-1|ITEM|"Peach Cherry Blossoms on White Porcelain Dessert Plate "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11627-1.html"|""|(24.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made from beautiful white ceramic, this lovely dessert plate is both functional and charming with its unique shape and delightful design. Glazed with a marbled white color, this medium-sized plate is smooth, glossy, and light reflective, making its surface glimmer as it catches light on its slightly bumpy surface. Microwave and dishwasher safe, this marvelous appetizer plate saves you time in both food preparation and clean up. Emphasized by a white backdrop, an enchanting design of sandy, matte-textured peach and white cherry blossoms and buds is engraved into the plate, giving it a bit of pastoral charm. Likewise, dark brown branches and leaves are also engraved onto the surface of the plate, contrasting the delicate and light colors of the dessert plate. On the bottom of this plate is a ring of exposed ceramic that gives the plate a bit of height when put on a flat surface. This wonderful dessert plate is the perfect size for serving small portions of appetizers, kebabs, finger foods, and desserts. Its concave shape, raised edges, and rounded corners help to prevent any slipping or spilling that may occur and make it one of our most practical single serving plates. Aside from holding food, the beauty of this Japanese plate makes it an ideal choice for holding jewelry, candles, or even soap. With a cherry blossom motif that is meant to symbolize love, transience, power, and hope, this sturdy Japan-made plate is a meaningful and long-lasting addition to your dining table. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/2"" x W 5-1/2"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. 1 lb 6.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossoms-on-white-porcelain-dessert-plate-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peach-cherry-blossoms-on-white-porcelain-dessert-plate-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5418|5418|ITEM|"Peacock and Branch in Gold Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5418.html"|""|(15.95)|(7.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Simply stunning, an elegant peacock displays its blue-toned plume as it perches upon a branch with cherry red flower buds. A simply serene scene, the gold metal adds a classic touch to this card case. Holding up to ten business cards, this case comes in a red box with black satin lining which makes it a thoughtful gift for anyone. The artwork is done in Chinese brush painting style. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Case Dimension (L 3-5/8"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 3/16"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peacock-and-branch-in-gold-case-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/peacock-and-branch-in-gold-case-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8350|8350|ITEM|"Pearl Blue Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8350.html"|""|(3.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Simple and elegant, these versatile blue chopsticks work well with all types of tableware. Displaying a shimmering, pearl-like hue, these chopsticks will surely highlight any meal. These smooth glazed chopsticks have squared tops that round into slender, pointed tips. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pearl-blue-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pearl-blue-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10423|10423|ITEM|"Pearly Gold Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10423.html"|""|(1.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Simple and elegant, these versatile gold chopsticks work well with all types of tableware. Displaying a shimmering, pearl-like finish, these chopsticks will surely highlight any meal. These smooth glazed chopsticks have squared tops that taper into slender, pointed tips. Great for party and wedding. Made in Taiwan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pearly-gold-chopsticks-65.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pearly-gold-chopsticks-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10424|10424|ITEM|"Pearly Silver Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10424.html"|""|(1.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Simple and elegant, these versatile silver chopsticks work well with all types of tableware. Displaying a shimmering, pearl-like finish, these chopsticks will surely highlight any meal. These smooth glazed chopsticks have squared tops that taper into slender, pointed tips. Great party favor for wedding. Made in Taiwan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pearly-silver-chopsticks-77.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pearly-silver-chopsticks-79.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9709|9709|ITEM|"Pebble Black Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9709.html"|""|(3.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Resembling a smooth black pebble, this chopstick rest is conveniently curved to hold your chopsticks in its center. The shiny black alloy exterior gives the chopstick rest an attractive, polished appearance. The simplicity of this piece's fluid shape and solid design imparts a natural beauty which will effortlessly and gracefully ornament your table. Its simple, organic appearance makes this chopstick rest suitable for informal meals, while its elegance and classic black color will easily complement a formal occasion. Made in Japan.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-1/4"" x W 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pebble-black-chopstick-rest-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pebble-black-chopstick-rest-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|4| t1963|T1963|ITEM|"Penguin Ceramic Tea Party for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1963.html"|""|(56.95)|(45.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Having a tea party with children is one of those fun memories that can be shared with kids of all ages. Instead of using a typical teapot and cups, imagine the delight of your guests when you serve them using this whimsical tea pot and tea cup set. The large eyes of the penguin are captured perfectly, and the added touch of the beak being the pour spout makes the pouring fun. Included is a removable stainless steel tea infuser insert, two cups and one teapot all come gift boxed for easy storage and gift giving. Made in Japan.
  • Teapot Dimension (L 4-7/8"" x W 3-1/2"" x H 4-1/8"")
  • Cup Dimension (L 3 x W 2-7/8"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Teapot Capacity (13 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (5 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/penguin-ceramic-tea-party-for-two-60.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/penguin-ceramic-tea-party-for-two-61.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| perfect-gifts-for-couples-mlk||ITEM|"Perfect Gifts For Couples"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Perfect Gifts For Couples

    Be creative in your purchases for couples by choosing among a sake set, Japanese rice bowl set, or other Asian dinnerware from our Perfect Gifts for Couples collection. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we’ve put together a set of the ideal gifts for every couple in your life. Whether you need a set of Japanese plates for foodies or a tea set for two that will please every tea drinker, our Perfect Gifts for Couples is the place to look!

    We carefully selected the Japanese cherry blossom dinnerware and Japanese ceramic bowls you find in this appealing gifts collection for their interesting design and incredible quality. You’ll find colorful Japanese sushi sets and elegant sake serving sets among the Asian porcelain and earthenware in our collection. Don’t disappoint a single recipient when you shop from our Gift Ideas collection.

    The sets and pairings in our collection of Perfect Gifts for Couples are a fantastic way to give your neighbors something colorful or send your parents the perfect piece of ceramicware. But some couples have very different taste and interests – solve that problem by shopping in our other collections, which are put together just for men or with cherry blossom dinnerware that will give her joys.

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12169 :12382 :12371 :12171 :T2014 :T2331 :T2322 :T2321 :T1886 :T2014 :T2331 :S1152 :S1234 :S1204 :S943 :12046 :12024 :1766 :11771 :11617 :12151 :12195 :12189 :11695 :11692 :11940 :12424 :12420 :10220 :11589 :12287 :12425 :11137 :6215)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/perfect-gifts-for-couples-107.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/perfect-gifts-for-couples-116.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 2017-perfect-gifts-for-couples||ITEM|"Perfect Gifts for Couples"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Be creative in your purchases for couples this holiday season by choosing among a sake set, Japanese rice bowl set, or other Asian dinnerware from our Perfect Gifts for Couples collection. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we’ve put together a set of the ideal holiday gifts for every couple in your life. Whether you need a set of Japanese plates for foodies or a tea set for two that will please every tea drinker, our Perfect Gifts for Couples is the place to look! We carefully selected the Japanese cherry blossom dinnerware and Japanese ceramic bowls you find in this appealing holiday collection for their interesting design and incredible quality. You’ll find colorful Japanese sushi sets and elegant sake serving sets among the Asian porcelain and earthenware in our collection. Don’t disappoint a single recipient this year when you shop from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. The sets and pairings in our collection of Perfect Gifts for Couples are a fantastic way to give your neighbors something colorful or send your parents the perfect piece of ceramicware. But some couples have very different taste and interests – solve that problem by shopping in our other collections, which are put together just for men or with cherry blossom dinnerware that will give her holiday cheer. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9826 :11887 :11876 :8313 :10938 :T2173 :T2014 :T2331 :S1152 :S1234 :S1204 :12259 :12124 :12047 :12046 :11665 :12024 :11766 :11617 :12263 :12127 :11695 :11692 :12033 :11832 :11831 :10220 :11589 :12192 :10578 :12259)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/perfect-gifts-for-couples-112.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/perfect-gifts-for-couples-117.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6189|6189|ITEM|"Petite Size Grater and Keeper Container"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6189.html"|""|(4.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Don't let the smaller size fool you! This grater may be petite, but it can do everything that is expected and then some. Most Asian kitchens will have some form of a grater in the kitchen drawers as the addition of ginger to Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes is commonplace. Ginger is popular in Asian cultures not only for its pungent aroma and biting flavor; the medicinal properties are considered an added bonus as well. Ginger is said to aid in digestive problems and ginger is also used as a remedy to lighten the symptoms of a cold or flu. Most often, a little grated ginger added to some hot tea or water and flavored with honey will offer some relief from a congested nose or chest.

    This ginger/ cheese/ all purpose grater and keeper is great for smaller needs. The grated product is caught by the detachable container for easy distribution and the remainder can be saved for a later time. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Grater Dimension (L 6-1/2"" x W 2-7/8"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/petite-size-grater-and-keeper-container-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/petite-size-grater-and-keeper-container-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|2|1| t2380|T2380|ITEM|"Pink Cherry Blossom Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2380.html"|""|(20.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Showcasing an elegant design of pink and red cherry blossoms, this Japanese tea mug is a beautiful homage to the springtime! With an exposed brick-colored base that contrasts the rest of the frosted white ceramic, this cherry blossom mug features a mix of matte and smooth textures, giving it a distinct character. While the frosted texture covers most of the Asian mug’s exterior, the inside is finished with a smooth, shiny glaze that captures light. Red and pink cherry blossoms floating on the wind are painted on both the interior and exterior of this intricately designed Japanese tea mug. This gorgeous cherry blossom mug comes individually packaged in a paper box, making it the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the beauty of springtime. Cherry blossoms also hold a great deal of significance in Japanese culture, and are thought to symbolize renewal, brilliance, and the transience of life. Match this Asian mug with a cherry blossom sake set or a cherry blossom donabe cooking pot to create a meaningful yet functional gift combination! This intricately designed Asian mug was made in Japan from a sturdy ceramic, and has a ribbed exterior to ensure that you have a firm grip. The vivid colors of this Japanese tea mug pair well with pieces from the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection. By creating a beautiful and timeless tableware spread, you can proudly enjoy delicious hot beverages from this cherry blossom mug during every meal!
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-1/8"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (12 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-cherry-blossom-mug-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-cherry-blossom-mug-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6215|6215|ITEM|"Pink Cherry Blossoms Large Japanese Donabe Pot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6215.html"|""|(78.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan with earthen clay, this large Japanese donabe pot is great for four to five people.

    With a vented lid, this Japanese donabe pot is perfect for making stews or soup. The lid is ribbed and painted with beautiful cherry blossom branches. It is also glazed with a glossy finish. The bottom of the donabe pot is left unfinished and sanded for better heat conduction to make for better cooking.

    Donabes are popular because of the unique flavor associated with clay pot cooking, you can now discover the wonders of donabe pots too. Dishwasher and stove top safe, this Japanese donabe pot is a practical and convenient way to make tasty dishes.

    Packaged in a lovely brown paper box, this Japanese donabe pot also makes an excellent gift. If you like the lovely cherry blossoms design on this donabe and want a variety of different sizes, we also offer a small and medium sized version of the same donabe pot.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 11-1/2"" x H 6-1/2"" with lid on), D 9-3/4"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 13.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-cherry-blossoms-large-japanese-donabe-pot-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-cherry-blossoms-large-japanese-donabe-pot-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10183|10183|ITEM|"Pink Crane Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10183.html"|""|(0.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Intricately crafted onto smooth, wooden chopsticks, gold cranes eternally cross a pink sunset. Occupying less than three inches of each chopstick, the bird-and-flower pattern is just bright enough to keep these utensils from seeming a little too flashy. The slightly tapered ends have nine serrated grooves, making for easier gripping. Rounded square tops and rounded tips complete the look. Smaller and daintier than what you may find in a Chinese restaurant, these chopsticks will feel quite user-friendly with any rice bowl. Each pair comes wrapped in plastic. Made in Taiwan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-crane-chopsticks-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-crane-chopsticks-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10639|10639|ITEM|"Pink Cranes over Mt. Fuji Red Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10639.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The many faces of nature are highlighted in these beautiful high quality chopsticks, where two pink cranes fly peacefully over a majestic and still Mt. Fuji. Along with the tranquil side of the natural world, nature’s power is also here, with a tsunami scene of high blue waves depicted against a golden sky. All of this shines against a smooth and glossy red color finish. The long wooden high quality chopsticks feature a rounded top and rough tip for gripping food with ease. Hand washing is recommended for these high quality chopsticks, which aren’t dishwasher safe. Comes packaged in plastic wrap. Made in China.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-cranes-over-mt-fuji-red-chopsticks-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/pink-cranes-over-mt-fuji-red-chopsticks-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11494|11494|ITEM|"Pink Daisies Japanese Elegant Chopsticks "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11494.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Crafted in Japan and made from quality natural wood, this pair of elegant chopsticks features the sweet design of pink daisies in a lovely green field. Set against the natural wood tone of the base of this pair of chopsticks , the lovely green field features a gentle gradation that deepens from a light green to a deep forest green.

    Featuring adorable pink daisy flowers in pink and light pink, this pair of elegant chopsticks is simply a charming addition that will bring a graceful touch to any dining table.

    For lovers of the simple yet refined when it comes to their tableware, this pair of chopsticks brings with it a sweet innocent joy and is a charming way to serve dinner guests at your next dinner party.

    Great for personal use and a delightful gift idea, this pair of elegant chopsticks is a light-hearted addition that will add a charming touch to your dining room.

    Item is sold individually. To maintain item, hand wash after every use.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    There’s nothing like the earthy colors of wood and grain to warm a house, or the subtle patterns of nature to warm the soul. That's why our Plant, Flower, & Tree Chopsticks are so popular with Mrs. Lin's Kitchen shoppers who enjoy eating rice with chopsticks.

    While your table basks in the sunset, your thoughtful little touches, like Maple Leaves In Purple Mist Chopsticks, complete that glow. Black Floral Chopsticks complement a vase of flowers placed at the center of the table, while Pink Daisies Japanese Elegant Chopsticks invite a hint of the tropics to your meal.

    Imagine Luminescent Floral Chopsticks paired with an exotic meal, Red w/ Butterfly Chopstick paired with leaf-pattern plates, golden chopsticks surrounded by deep greens. Enjoy a new set of chopsticks today!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12394 :12378 :12379 :12137 :12010 :11678 :11680 :11677 :8257 :11441)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/plant-flower-tree-chopsticks-159.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/plant-flower-tree-chopsticks-166.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6195|6195|ITEM|"Plastic and Charcoal Bamboo Rice Paddle"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6195.html"|""|(3.15)|(1.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Are you aware of the healing power of charcoal bamboo? The amazing material has the ability to attract and hold a range of harmful substances floating around your home, including chemicals, minerals, and radio waves. Not only will it de-toxify your surroundings, charcoal bamboo is beautiful, too. Take this plastic and bamboo charcoal rice paddle, which is non-stick, dishwasher safe, and has the ability to reduce odors. The black color is simple and attractive to go with a functional purpose. Comes packaged in plastic wrap. Made in Taiwan.
  • Paddle Dimension (L 8-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
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    "|"This is one of the essential tools you will find in an Asian kitchen. Used most often to grate ginger and other roots such as daikon, this all in one grater container makes it easy to grate, store and clean up whatever you decided to prepare. Ginger is well known for its medicinal properties of aiding in digestion, but it is also good for clearing up congestion when added to hot tea or water with a touch of honey. Daikon root is often grated to accompany tempura or soba sauces called dashi. The texture and flavor of the daikon adds another dimension to the simple dipping sauces.

    Made in Japan of clear and light brown plastic, this versatile grater can be used for grating potatoes or cheeses as well. Whatever you don't use can be saved for next time in the fitted container. You'll find this kitchen tool so handy; you'll probably want to share this discovery with your family and friends as well. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Grater Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 3-5/8"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.1 oz.)
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    It is often said that “a picture paints a thousand words”, but when you are talking about food; nothing comes closer to the real thing than the innovative plastic food replicas that are a staple of restaurant windows in Japan and throughout Asia. Anything from sushi, noodle soups, spaghetti, desserts and drinks can and are replicated in order to entice diners to step inside. 

    This method of stirring up an appetite for delicious food and drink is believed to have it’s origin during the Meiji era of Japan, or the late 19th century. Around this time, western foods were starting to become more readily available in Japan; but mere written descriptions were not enough to explain the exotic dishes and encourage the curious to try something new.  It is believed that a young entrepreneur named Iwasaki had the original idea to create wax models of novel food in order to show the citizens of Japan what they could expect from the variety of Western foods that were slowly becoming popular. He knew that wax models were often used for physicians to study the human body and thought that the same process could be used as a marketing tool for restaurant and shop owners as well.  His first creation was a rice omelet that he reproduced in wax from his shop in Osaka and he soon found a market for this replica and many more soon followed. Because this was a great business idea, other manufacturers followed suit; but to this day his original company, “Iwasaki Be-I” is one of the most famous in Japan.

    Although the original replicas were cast in wax molds; they are made today in high quality plastic. The art form of replica foods has evolved to a science that enables the replication company to make exact replicas of whatever product the restaurant or shop wishes to create. The replica makers are also considered artists and it takes about two years for them to develop the skills necessary to produce realistic models as ordered.

    When a replication request is desired; the restaurant must first prepare the dish or beverage that they wish to have re- created. Then, there are numerous photographs taken from all angles by the replication artist and careful notes are made regarding the placement of all the items on the plate or in the cups or bowls. The actual food must then be taken to the factory right away; where it must be dipped in liquid silicon to make a mold. When the silicon dries, the food is removed and what remains is an exact sized mold of the food item, ranging from sushi to tempura, noodles or steaks and any type of dessert.    The replica artists will then prepare pre-made garnishes and sauces to further enhance the realism of the completed dishes.

    The factory is full of fake chopped onions, carrots, rice, seafood, fruits and just about anything that is needed in real life to make a complete dish. The artists re-create the dishes using the fake ingredients much as a real chef would use the appropriate recipe that is needed to make the final product. There are powders in all colors that can be mixed to create identical sauces and soups, and fake chopped meat or seafood and vegetables that can be added to create a spaghetti sauce or noodle dish. When the replica mold is decorated to satisfaction, the mold is placed in an oven to harden and “voila”, the fake food is ready to go! Essentially, whatever can be made in a kitchen can be replicated in these factories.

    Of course, many restaurants will reserve the identical replication requests only for their special dishes or signature meals as they are quite expensive to make. There is a place in Japan called Kappabashi that is renowned for its replication shops that offer generic reproductions of most standard fare. It is popular with restaurateurs and tourists seeking a more inexpense version of generic foodstuffs in order to display their wares and is also is very popular as an attraction and as a place to purchase a unique souvenir. Even these replications are not cheap; they usually start from fifty dollars on up. However, with proper care- these replicas will last a long time.

    At MrsLinsKitchen, we offer an inexpensive and novel way for you and your friends to enjoy the amazing quality of our replicated sushi finds. We have found the best reproductions of enticing sushi  dangling from  charming key chains  that include your favorites such as: Egg Sushi Key Chain, or Shrimp Sushi  to name but a few. A great way to declare your fondness of sushi while keeping your photos or important papers in view, but out of the way, is to select your favorite sushi from the many types of sushi magnets we carry. You can choose from the Tuna Roll Sushi Magnet, Red Snapper Sushi Magnet; and for the more gourmet sushi fans, we even have The Sea Urchin Sushi Magnet and The Salmon Roe Sushi Magnet along with the more common pieces.  A great idea is to create a total sushi platter on your refrigerator or file cabinet with all your favorite pieces.  Because MrsLinsKitchen has done the legwork for you, you can enjoy realistic, miniature pieces of sushi everyday much more inexpensively than the real thing. Just don’t be surprised when these pieces have you craving sushi in the middle of the day or night.

    		  

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 12179|12179|ITEM|"Playful Koi Fish Over a Pond Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12179.html"|""|(3.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan from wood, these lacquered chopsticks are a sky blue color representing a clear blue pool of water. On the top half of these chopsticks, there are small white ripples on this blue color, with a colorful assortment of vibrant white, red, and gold koi fish leaping and swimming around.With a smooth and glossy finish and a tapered tip, these round lacquered chopsticks are perfect for enjoying your favorite Asian cuisine like sushi. Individually wrapped in a plastic wrap. Discontinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"“Sakura”, or Japanese cherry blossoms, are one of the most auspicious symbols in Japan. Evoking both beauty in ephemerality and transient pleasure in the natural world, Japanese cherry blossoms would be the perfect thing to accompany a special and meaningful dinner. This chopstick rest is made from sturdy ceramic with a light pink underglaze that emphasizes the white buds and creases of the Japanese cherry blossom. The natural creases in the flower’s leaflets make a great spot for fancy Japanese chopsticks. For lovers of small trinkets and beautiful dinner sets, this pairs well with our other chopstick rests which also make for fabulous and unique gifts! Bring a collection of these as party favors or for special surprise gifts and you’re sure to win the harts of your friends and family. This chopstick rest is made in Japan with care and love by craftsmen dedicated to quality, and it’s certain to become one of your favorite pieces on the table! If anything happens to spill on them, they’re protected in a smooth glaze which is dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze.
  • Product Dimension (D 2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 oz)
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    "|"In a lovely polished jade green, this Japanese kanji sake set features a sake jug and four matching sake cups featuring Japanese kanji characters of “Longevity and Blessings”.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese kanji sake set is a stylish and distinctive addition to any home. The sake jug features a square rim with corners perfect for pouring and serving sake. Whether you like your sake warmed or chilled, this sake set is a great way to enjoy your favorite sake in the company of friends.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this Japanese kanji sake set is a great way to wish loved ones ""Longevity and Blessings"". With a graceful aesthetic, this sake set features formal kanji calligraphy that will add a traditional and poetic touch to your sake enjoyment.

    Packaged in a paper box for protection, the Japanese kanji sake set requires hand washing, and is a great gift idea for sake lovers. Discontinued
  • Sake Jug Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-3/8 x H 6-5/8"")
  • Sake Cup Dimension (D 1-7/8"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Sake Jug Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Sake Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 10.3 oz)
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    Japanese popular culture with its myriad of fascinating and creative innovations and unique style and popular taste has long been a subject of interest to the West. From anime, manga, to cosplay, the influx of Japanese popular culture has been widely celebrated even embraced by people all around the world.

    This month we take a look at some of Japan’s most beloved and popular characters, some creating worldwide crazes, others have become classics that continue to be well loved in Japan and beyond today as much as they were at their time of creation.

    The Classic
    These timeless characters have attained classic status both within and beyond Japan are well known by many around the world. 

    Hello Kitty
    Designed by Yuko Shimizu and produced by the Sanrio Company, Hello Kitty was first introduced in Japan in 1974.  The creation of Hello Kitty began when Shintaro Tsuji, the founder of Sanrio Company discovered in the early 1960s that by adding cute designs onto his merchandises, they became more profitable. 

    Hello Kitty was originally conceptualized to appeal to young girls, and at the time of its creation, Britain was seen as very trendy in Japan, and Hello Kitty was designed to differentiate from other characters at the time that were associated with the United States.  In Hello Kitty’s character profile, her birthplace is listed as London, England.  Hello Kitty’s continued popularity is in large due to the constant new themes and designs of this icon that makes her as popular and relevant today as she was 30 years ago. Today, Hello Kitty continues to be well-loved with her appeal extending to all age groups and all around the world. 

    Astro Boy
    Also known as the might atom boy, Astro boy first appeared in a manga series in 1952.  This series was later adapted to television.  In the series, Astro is a powerful robot that was built by the head of the Ministry of Science set in a futuristic world.  Astro was later discovered to have superior powers and skills and takes on crime fighting against evil ad injustice.  Astro boy is well loved by many in Japan and worldwide and this series is generally recognized as the stylistic pre-cursor for what is widely known today as anime in the Western world. 

    Anpan Man
    Anpan man came from a picture book series written by Takashi Yanase beginning in 1973 and was inspired by Yanase’s experience during the Second War World when he suffered from hunger and dreamt of eating anpan (a sweet Japanese pastry filled with red bean paste).  Thus, Anpan man’s unique feature is that his head is made of anpan—the Japanese red bean paste filled bread.  Anpan man’s weakness is water and anything that dirties his head, he has super power hearing and can hear anyone’s calls of distress.  Anpan man is known to let anyone in hunger eat off a bit of his head.  Anpan man regains his strength when his creator, the kind baker Uncle Jam bakes him a new head.

    Less well known around the world today, Anpan man continues to be very popular and well-loved in Japan.

    Peko Chan
    The mascot of Fujiya Company that sells well loved confectioneries in Japan, most recognizably, a milky hard candy, Peko Chan is found on many Fujiya snack and food packages.  She wears two pigtails and two blue bows and has a recognizable smile with her tongue sticking out on the side.

    Her recognizable presence is well known to generations of Japanese children.  Peko Chan is often featured on various confectionery products of the Fujiya Company and is even placed outside of their stores and bakeries.  Peko Chan is also known to have changing attires to go with the season.  During the New Year, Peko Chan can be seen wearing a kimono.   

    Modern Day Crazes
    Beyond the classic favorites, Japanese companies continue to create new popular characters that are marketed both domestically and internationally.  Often these characters take on a life of their own as they gain mass followings around the world. 

    Rilakkuma Teddy Bears
    Created in 2003 by San-X, a Japanese company that specializes in the design of cute and adorable characters that are often found on stationery sets and other toys and trinkets, which are extremely popular in Japan, Rilakkuma first appeared in a series of picture books produced by San-X. 

    Rilakkuma is a teddy bear character created by San-X creator Aki Kondo.  Riklakkuma’s name comes from the two Japanese words that mean relax and bear.  True to its name, Riklakkuma enjoys leisurely activities including watching T.V, soaking in hot springs, sleeping and listening to music.  A series of video games created by Nintendo also features Rilakkuma.  Rilakkuma is so popular in Japan that in 2009, an exclusive edition of Rilakkuma themed notebook computers was created. 

    Kureyo Shin Chan
    Originally created as a Japanese manga series, Kureyo Shin-chan, also known as crayon Shin-chan, or simply shin-chan became widely popular worldwide after it was adapted to an animation series that began airing in 1992 in Japan.  Kureyo Shin-Chan follows the five year old character and his adventures with his parents, baby sister, dog, neighbors, and his kindergarten friends, offering a humorous and refreshing take on the hilarity of the daily conflicts in the world of a five year old.  A unique aspect of the character of Kureyo shin-chan is the mixture of inappropriate jokes with childish and innocent humor.

    The show continues to this day and has been dubbed in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Galician, Catalan, Basque, Polish, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew, Tamil, Tagalog, Indonesian, Malay, Thai and Vietnamese.

    Pokemon
    The name given to a series of characters in an original Nintendo video game, pokemon is the shortened name for Pocket Monsters.  First created in 1996, pokemon craze swept the world as children and adults alike trained, battled and collected pokemons as part of the mission of the video game.  Following the success of the game, an animation series as well as various animated films were also released in various languages all around the world. 

    While there were a wide variety of pokemons, some cute, others more fearful and powerful, the character most widely known and associated with both the game and the animation is the character Pikachu.    An electric power pokemon, Pikachu is most well known and well loved because of its central role as the player’s accompanying pokemon during the Pokemon Yellow version of the video game.  This companion role of Pikachu was continued in the animations and films.
    Though waning somewhat from its earlier craze, pokemon still continues to have a strong appeal as Nintendo continues to develop new versions of the game and produces new merchandise associated with this franchise.  

    Domo Kun
    The official mascot of NHK—Japan’s television station, Domo Kun first appeared as part of a stop-motion animation in 1998 celebrating the 10th anniversary of NHK’s satellite broadcasting.  The name Domo came about as a tongue in cheek pun when the T.V announcer said “Domo Konichiwa” when introducing the show which both means “Well, hello there!” and “Hello Domo!”

    Today, Domo has his own manga and video games.  The claymations featuring Domo are whimsical and humorous, which makes Domo kun such an endeared and beloved mascot in Japan and worldwide. 

    Japanese Characters, Crazes and the Cult of Popularity
    To those unmoved by the crazes and popularity of these Japanese characters, many of these passing crazes and waves of popularity for these Japanese characters may seem frivolous.  For some, these Japanese characters may even appear to simply be a way for companies to market more unnecessarily merchandises.  But on a deeper level, these funny and often endearing Japanese characters often move a deeper part of those who are fans. 

    For one, they reconnect people to the innocence and joy of childhood, where good triumphs over evil, and where hunger can be solved by the generosity of a bread-headed hero, and where nostalgia may come in the form of a mischievous girl in pigtails with her tongue in cheek smile. 

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| t1645|T1645|ITEM|"Porcelain Dragon Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1645.html"|""|(19.95)|(16.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Green porcelain mug displays a traditional Chinese pattern in bright festive colors. A blue dragon weaves around swirling clouds of red, blue, and white, while detailed patterns dance around the cup's bottom and rim. Comes with removable porcelain infuser and lid so you can brew an individual cup of tea! While this mug looks delicate, it is strong enough to hold up in the microwave and dishwasher. Packaged in a paper box. Made in China.
  • Mug Dimension with infuser and lid (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Dimension with lid but without infuser (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/8"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
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    "|"Red porcelain mug is decorated with a classical Chinese pattern. Magnolias and longevity symbols are woven into an intricate pattern of leaves and geometric shapes in green, blue, and white. Cup includes a lid and removable infuser. Make yourself a cup of green tea and meditate on this exquisitely balanced design to promote your own longevity. Despite its smooth, delicate appearance, mug is safe to put in the dishwasher or microwave. Comes in a paper box. Made in China.
  • Dimension with infuser and lid (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Dimension with lid but without infuser (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/8"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
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    "|"(Discontinued) Featuring an incredibly beautiful and enchanting design of beautiful red plum blossoms, this tea set for six was made in China from quality porcelain. Including a teapot and six teacups, this wonderful tea set is a wonderful way to share tea with family and friends. If someone you know is a tea-lover, this absolutely gorgeous tea set will be perfect to give as a gift, as it comes complete in a beautiful gift box that embeds the teapot and each cup in a gorgeous yellow fabric. On the teapot and on each teacup is a traditional image of vibrant red cherry blossom flowers and buds growing on gray and black branches. As a contrast to the smooth white porcelain that the design is printed on, the cherry blossom flower design features a matte texture. The teacups are rounded but have rims that protrude outward, giving each teacup an elegant and sophisticated look. The teapot, which also features the plum blossom design on its lid, features an elegant handle, spout, and knob for its lid. The teapot also comes with its own strainer so that you can easily brew loose-leaf tea at any time. Cherry blossoms are an incredibly important flower within Japanese culture, as these flowers blossom for a short time during the Spring season. They are often regarded as a symbol of life, endurance through hardship, and hope of renewal. Remind yourself to uphold the value of endurance every time you see this beautiful tea set. Each of the five petals is thought to represent a different blessing—longevity, prosperity, health, virtue, and good living. Enjoy life as you sip tea from your beautiful teacups.
  • Teapot Dimensions (L 6” x W 3-1/2” x H 4-1/2”)
  • Teacup Dimensions (D 2-3/4” x H 2-1/2”)
  • Teapot Capacity (15 oz)
  • Teacup Capacity (3 oz)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 7.2 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese daikon grater is made from high-grade aluminum and is a great tool for grating Japanese daikon, radishes, cheese, and ginger.

    Featuring a handle for easy grip, this Japanese daikon grater is easy to use, clean and store. With a simple design for easy usage, this Japanese daikon grater has a hole on the handle for hanging, and with a pan shaped grater, it is perfect for scooping up grated daikon shreds.

    Dishwasher safe, this Japanese daikon grater is lightweight, portable, and easy to clean and is a great addition for any kitchen.
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  • Product Wt. (1.4 oz)
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    Great for teddy bear lovers and lovers of unique and pretty utensils, this pair of red chopsticks features a lovely teddy bear on each chopsticks. Detailedly depicted with a green ribbon, dark brown paws, the teddy bear motifs are depicted in a classical appeal.

    The bottom portion of this pair of pretty chopsticks is in the natural shade of wood. With grids along the tips, this pair of chopsticks is designed to enhance grip, making it easy to pick up food items.

    Great for all ages, this pair of pretty chopsticks is the perfect option for those looking for personal chopsticks and is a charming gift idea.

    Made in China. This item is sold individually. Item is not dishwasher safe. Hand washing is the suggested cleaning method.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 11015|11015|ITEM|"Pro Chops Chopsticks Aide "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8365.html"|""|(2.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"If you love using chopsticks, but get frustrated using them- this set of nifty tools are for you! All you do is fit your chopsticks into the pro-chop brace, and your chops sticks are in control. This little helper makes it so easy to pick up even the tiniest morsels of rice. They come packaged in a trio of colors, black, red and green that will match most chopsticks. Perfect as a gift when accompanied by a perfect pair of chopsticks that you can choose from our store. Made in China.

    Discontinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 1-1/8"" x W 7/8"" x H 3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
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    "|"Individually packaged in a plastic wrap, these chopsticks made in Japan are a perfect addition to your winter Asian themed dinner party. With a simple but elegant overall black design, the tops of these chopsticks are decorated with a peaceful and relaxing scene depicting beautiful white doves flying over Mt. Fuji on a snowy winter night. These chopsticks are perfect for use on cold nights and for giving as a small holiday gift. These round chopsticks made in Japan also taper to a point and will easily match with classic blue and white tableware.

    Discontinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from wood, this pair of good quality chopsticks is in a stylish black and features the motif of bamboo leaves in shimmering gold set against a charming background of blue and purple.

    Sophisticated and stylish, this pair of good quality chopsticks is an excellent way to serve and enjoy all your favorite Asian dishes.

    Featuring rounded square tops that taper to narrow tips, this pair of good quality chopsticks is designed to enhance grip and is great for both beginner and advanced users alike.

    Packaged individually in a plastic wrap, this pair of good quality chopsticks makes an excellent party favor and is an ideal addition to any home.

    Please note that it is recommended that this item be hand washed.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, this pair of Japanese chopsticks features charming cherry blossom designs in purple trimmed with gold. Set against a bright red, this pair of Japanese chopsticks is a vibrant addition that will brighten up any dining table.

    With charming cherry blossom motifs in purple set against lush green leaves, this pair of chopsticks carry the joyful atmosphere of spring and the jolly colorful feel of summer.

    Known as the herald of spring, cherry blossoms are well loved flowers in Japan. Appreciated for their beautiful form and colors and their short but gorgeous bloom, cherry blossoms are beloved symbols of transient beauty in Japan.

    With rounded ends that taper to narrow tips, this pair of Japanese chopsticks also feature grainy tips for grip to aid the picking up of food items. Lacquered to a smooth shiny finish, this pair of lovely chopsticks is a charming addition to any household.

    Packaged and sold individually. Hand washing is also recommended for this item.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purple-fan-and-blue-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purple-fan-and-blue-chopsticks-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8014|8014|ITEM|"Purple Fan with Blue Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8014.html"|""|(2.35)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Stylish and contemporary, these bamboo chopsticks are detailed with purple fans and navy blue waves. At the bottom, serrated ends help make grabbing for items like noodles and rice easy. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purple-fan-with-blue-bamboo-chopsticks-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purple-fan-with-blue-bamboo-chopsticks-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 5940|5940|ITEM|"Purrfectly Yellow Maneki Neko "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5940.html"|""|(15.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Japan's lucky cat is a sleek and well groomed version of its usual self, but his intentions remain the same. This dazzling yellow feline sports a red and white collar with hanging gold bell that coordinates nicely with his red ears and mouth. His beckoning right paw symbolizes wealth and good fortune for its owner. Cat comes packaged in a gift box. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purrfectly-yellow-maneki-neko-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purrfectly-yellow-maneki-neko-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7399|7399|ITEM|"Purse Bunny Key Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7399.html"|""|(7.55)|(4.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"A perfect pink bunny encased in a clear purse is a charming accessory for your cell phone or key chain. This decorative charm is all girl, the pink trimmed purse dangles from a braided cord in matching pink and is accented with a pearly pink bead. The little red heart that is painted on the bunny adds a whimsical touch and if you like cute, you will love this delightful charm. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 6 available only)
  • Charm Dimension (L 4-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purse-bunny-key-charm-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/purse-bunny-key-charm-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12400|12400|ITEM|"Radiant Umber Sushi Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12400.html"|""|(43.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A wonderful expression of autumn colors, this ceramic Japanese sushi set for two will dazzle guests with its beautiful underglaze of umber tones in yellow, violet, olive and brown. Perfect for a special dinner for two, the set includes two vibrant ceramic sauce dishes of matching tones, two pairs of wooden chopsticks, and two large rectangular sushi plates. This Japanese sushi set is shipped in a beautiful hand wrapped gift box which makes it a wonderful gift for family, housewarmings, and for newlyweds! Coated in a fine top-glaze that’s smooth to the touch, these dishes are also dishwasher safe making cleanup a breeze. Pair this set with a hand crafted ceramic sauce dispenserfor a sophisticated way to fill your sauce dishes for sushi night. The autumnal tones of these plates would stand out beautifully against vibrant nigiri sushi, or even for thin-cut steaks and delectable porkchops, and their rim would also make them perfect for katsu curry or soba to dip into their saucers. Sushi tastes even better with sake, and a ceramic sake set would look lovely next to these plates. Made in Japan in small kiln batches by expert craftsmen, every plate has its unique qualities making each part of your set special. With their unique rectangular design and beautifully matched colors, you’re sure to fall in love with them and pull them out for every special dinner! Microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 2-7/8"" x W 2-7/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (8-7/8"" Long)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/radiant-umber-sushi-set-for-two-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/olive-green-earthen-tone-sushi-set-for-two-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| cherry-blossom-in-black||ITEM|"Rainy Night Sakura"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is pleased to present its distinguished Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom in Black Collection. A traditional favorite in Asian artistry, the simple and graceful cherry blossom has been featured in countless vases, paintings, clothing, ceramic ware, and other Asian products over the centuries. Set against a smooth, black glaze, the delicate white cherry blossoms with light brown leaves have an ideal backdrop for the items in this stoneware collection. Mix and match stone plates of multiple sizes for serving appetizers followed by entrees. Whether you munch on rice, cereal, or noodles, you’ll find a set of bowls for your gastronomical needs. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:9763 :9763-1 :12450 :12450-1 :12396 :12396-1 :12388 :12388-1 :12383 :12383-1 :12451 :12451-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rainy-night-sakura-4.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-in-black-18.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| collection-rainy-night-sakura-||ITEM|"Rainy Night Sakura "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"With a mottled glossy top-glaze evoking a rainy night, these wonderful Japanese ceramicware pieces feature beautiful Sakura flowers upon their branches in white and brown, offset by a deep black underglaze. When Japanese cherry blossoms leave their branches in a sudden burst of white and pink, they fall to the ground forming a mystical but ephemeral snowy landscape. This temporary beauty is something very close to the heart of Japanese culture and aesthetics, and no house would be complete without featuring beautiful Sakura flowers. Fill your house with these wonderful Japanese cherry blossoms in this unique and stylish ceramic dinnerware set, which includes artful Japanese rectangular dinner plates, as well as classical round dinner plates, and large Japanese donburi bowls. A particularly favorite gift for newlyweds or a present for friends, family, and lovers of Japanese cherry blossoms, these are certain to put a smile on the faces of your loved ones! Each of these wonderful pieces of cherry blossom dinnerware are made in Japan by skilled craftsmen with a keen eye for quality work, and are also microwave and dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9763-1|9763-1|ITEM|"Rainy Night Sakura Ceramic Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9763-1.html"|""|(8.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This ceramic rice bowl in our distinguished Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom in Black collection features the exquisite cherry blossom design set against a flawless black backdrop. With a shape and size specific for rice, the dark interior of this ceramic bowl matches the round, black base which will accentuate the rice eating experience to the next level. Along the outer sides of the bowl, an undulating pattern graces a softer black color. Eat in style--rice, ice cream, pudding, cereal, soup or anything you please. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rainy-night-sakura-ceramic-japanese-rice-bowl-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-in-black-ceramic-japanese-rice-bowl-18.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 9763|9763|ITEM|"Rainy Night Sakura Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9763.html"|""|(59.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"White on black always makes for a bold contrast that's hard to go wrong with. This six-bowl set in our Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom in Black Collection is specifically designed for the Asian staple that comes with almost every meal--rice. In Asian cultures, rice is the perfect complement--if not the central component of mealtime. Sticky, white rice will stand out against the smooth black color of these bowls, designed with cherry blossoms in the interior and a soft black, undulating pattern on the exterior. Soft white cherry blossoms floating on ebony shape these bowls into beautiful, functional pieces of art. Yet, these ceramic bowls are actually quite sturdy. And an even finish makes it easy to wash off the food that didn't quite make it onto the chopstick or spoon. Get creative with these dense and compact bowls, they not only make excellent containers for rice but also for soup, instant noodles, or cereal. We offer additional bowls and plates with this same motif in our Rainy Night Sakura Cherry Blossom in Black Series. Dishwasher and microwave safe. The entire set of six comes packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-1/4"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rainy-night-sakura-rice-bowl-set-for-six-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cherry-blossom-in-black-rice-bowl-set-25.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 5640|5640|ITEM|"Ram Pewter Pendant"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5640.html"|""|(6.25)|(2.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"A goals-achiever, a candid talker, an eccentric innovator--all these characteristics have been closely associated with the ram. Those born in 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, or 2003 fall under the ram on the Chinese zodiac. If you're pressed for gift ideas for the ram in your life, consider giving them this fashionable pewter charm shaped like the Chinese character for the horned animal. Shiny and sleek, the wee pendant also comes with a black cord so it can be worn right away. Made in Thailand, it comes securely packaged in plastic with an insert explaining its astrological importance. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Charm Dimension (L 1-1/2"")
  • Cord Dimension (L 15-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/ram-pewter-pendant-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/ram-pewter-pendant-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-random-design-chopsticks||ITEM|"Random Design Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10413 :10412 :10391 :10833 :11450)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-chopsticks-148.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-chopsticks-155.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-random-design-chopsticks||ITEM|"Random Design Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Welcome to our elite selection of fun and functional chopsticks. We carry a variety of designs to suit all your needs. From fancy chopsticks to collapsible chopsticks to children's chopsticks -- no problem! Throwing a dinner party with friends? Planning a romantic night at home for two? Looking for something sturdy for the kids?

    Everything, including personalized chopsticks for bride and groom, are right here. Buy one or more sets of our Random Design Chopsticks below. Blue Raspberry Chopsticks are lots of fun, while Black, Brown, and Cream Blends Chopsticks make a dramatic entrance. Whatever you’re looking for, you're sure to find it here, where the patterns and colors are so original they won’t fit into any category.

    Eating with chopsticks will never be the same again. While you’re here, buy several sets and get stocked up for the holidays at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:10413 :10412 :10391 :10359 :10833 :11450 :10856 :12375 :12175 :12061 :8365 :8350 :10424 :10423 :11798 :8263 :10395 :10394 :11417 :8403 :8198 :12066 :10045 :8124 :12054 :8079 :8019 :8019 :8334 :8199 :12132)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-chopsticks-143.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-chopsticks-154.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-random-design-chopsticks||ITEM|"Random Design Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11450 :11805 :11970)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-chopsticks-153.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-chopsticks-156.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-sake-sets-random-design-sake-sets||ITEM|"Random Design Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1152 :S1053)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-sake-sets-115.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-sake-sets-122.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-sake-sets-random-design-sake-sets||ITEM|"Random Design Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1152 :S1053)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-sake-sets-120.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-sake-sets-123.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-random-design-tea-sets||ITEM|"Random Design Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-tea-sets-166.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-tea-sets-173.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-random-design-tea-sets||ITEM|"Random Design Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Don't be fooled ... things that seem random can take lots of planning. Our products that fall in the Random Design Tea Sets line are no exception. Each teapot, complete with two to five matching teacups, features a wonderful design that ranges from fun to traditional. Order yours today.

    Our Random Designs bring you the blue of the horizon, the lime crackle of laughter, metallic vines, and deep ocean hues, for all the mystery of the cosmos or the appreciation of a single moment.

    Made from ceramic with wood and metal parts, these teapots with matching cups are designed to brew a delicious cup of tea. Perfect for unwinding at home, accompanying a family dinner, or entertaining a few friends as you talk about the latest book you read.

    Our Random Design teapots have built-in or removable infusers, but you can also purchase a tea ball infuser separately for versatility. Finally, make sure you have all the Asian teaware you need, such as a tea tray for serving, a chasen tea whisk, or tea scoop for holding a simple tea ceremony. Find your random design today!

    "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1963)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-tea-sets-161.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-tea-sets-172.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-random-design-tea-sets||ITEM|"Random Design Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-tea-sets-171.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-tea-sets-175.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-yixing-teapots-random-design-yixing-teapots||ITEM|"Random Design Yixing Teapots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-yixing-teapots-130.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-yixing-teapots-143.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| yixing-teapots-random-design-yixing-teapots||ITEM|"Random Design Yixing Teapots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"What's a random design, you ask? Try a yixing clay teapot shaped like a cooking pot with tripod legs. Or a teapot shaped like a crab basket for your abstract yixing tea set. We carry a variety of ornamental designs for tastes that range from simple to elaborate. Just take a few minutes to explore our Random Design Yixing Teapot page to see for yourself.

    Yixing teapots were perfected centuries ago in the “Pottery Capital” of China, the Jiangsu province. It's the only place where rare purple clay, or zisha, can be found to make these distinctive vessels. This organic, non-toxic clay does not crack in extreme temperatures and does not need a glaze after firing. As a result, it has a porous surface that over time, collects a layer of tea sediment, essentially brewing your “tea within tea.” It's a must-have for the tea connoisseur and even for simple tea lovers. Read our February 2001 newsletter to find out more.

    Then, stop back here to purchase a The Head Yixing Teapot with a design of head. Or maybe, you'd be more interested in an Coach Bag Yixing Teapot with a body shaped like a coach bag.

    There are many choices available to you at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen. We hope you find exactly what you need! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1628)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-yixing-teapots-140.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-yixing-teapots-145.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-yixing-teapots-random-design-yixing-teapots||ITEM|"Random Design Yixing Teapots"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-yixing-teapots-135.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/random-design-yixing-teapots-144.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12332|12332|ITEM|"Rectangular Modernist Moonlit Night Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12332.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Despite its small size, this Japanese ceramic sauce dish has a multitude of uses! Aside from its intended use as a dish for holding sauces and condiments, you can turn this small soy sauce dish into a container for holding office supplies such as staples, paper clips, or thumb tacks. You can also place it on your counter or table as a small dish for small candies and snacks. Additionally, its beautiful design also makes it a great choice for storing jewelry or hair pins. The list of uses for this dish is endless! Made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this enchanting Asian condiment dish features a glossy black glaze that is smooth to the touch. In the dish’s interior is a light dusting of white and gray paint that fades out from the center. The combination of these minimalistic colors will surely make anything you store inside of the Japanese ceramic sauce dish stand out, while evoking the beautiful image of a clear bright moon against the deep darkness of the night sky. Pair this elegant small soy sauce dish with a rectangular sushi plate and a pair of chopsticks to create the perfect sushi or appetizer setting! Or maybe you want to fill this dish with soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger to pair with a delicious dinner of potstickers and dumplings on a large plate. Whatever meal you’re serving, you’ll be able to use this little Asian condiment dish over and over again, as it is both microwave and dishwasher safe.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rectangular-modernist-moonlit-night-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rectangular-modernist-moonlit-night-sauce-dish-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8736|8736|ITEM|"Red and Black Soup Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8736.html"|""|(7.45)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Soup's on and looking good in this vibrant soup bowl. Although made of plastic, this dish has a fine appearance that matches lacquerware found in any Japanese restaurant. A red interior is smartly combined with a chiseled, black exterior. Ladle out soup or scoops of rice in this dish. Order more than one sleek-textured bowl for a complete table setting. Hand wash only. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Bowl Capacity (9 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (3.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-black-soup-bowl-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-black-soup-bowl-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11304|11304|ITEM|"Red and black Tube Chinese Chopsticks Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11304.html"|""|(3.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China, this red and black tube chopsticks rest is a striking addition for lovers of the edgy and the contemporary when it comes to dining aesthetics.

    Crafted from wood and lacquered to a smooth finish, this Chinese chopsticks rest is shaped like a tube, and from the sides, resembles a circle. With a splash of red in the indented oval, designed to hold chopsticks in place, this Chinese chopsticks rest is an elegant solution for holding chopsticks.

    Chopsticks rests are perfect solutions for preventing chopsticks from rolling onto the floor and keeping both the chopsticks and your tablecloth clean. Add an edgy contemporary touch to your dining table with this modern red and black Chinese chopsticks rest.

    When it comes to dressing a dinner table, a small touch can change the entire look of the dinner. With this bold red and black tube Chinese chopsticks rest, you can spice up your dinner table and surprise dinner guests. This chic chopstick rest will not only add a interesting touch to your dining ware, it is also a thoughtful and considerate touch for your dinner guests.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
    Discontinued
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 3/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-black-tube-chinese-chopsticks-rest-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-black-tube-chinese-chopsticks-rest-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10359|10359|ITEM|"Red and Gold Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10359.html"|""|(2.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"While these chopsticks may be simple in design, their effect is powerful. The top two inches of each stick are a vibrant red, separated from the black tips by a golden band. The clean layout of the bands gives these chopsticks a regal quality. Wooden lacquer sticks are finished with a rounded square top. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-gold-chopsticks-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-gold-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12002|12002|ITEM|"Red and Gold Lucky Floral Motif Chinese Table Runner "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12002.html"|""|(39.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Hand made in China, this Chinese table runner is in a vibrant shade of red and features enchanting motif of flowers in pink, gold, green and blue.

    In Chinese culture, flowers, a synonym with the word ""riches"", is a lucky symbol of wealth and prosperity. In particular, chrysanthemums and peonies are featured on this Chinese table runner. Chrysanthemum is a well loved flower symbolizing nobility and elegance. Peony is another well loved lucky symbol also representative of prosperity and abundance. Small plum blossoms symbols of beauty and endurance also add charm to the floral design.

    The symbol for “five good fortunes” of wealth, health, longevity, love, and virtue can also be found on this charming Chinese table runner. With beautiful gold geometric borders, this table runner also featured tasseled ends, and is perfect for brightening up any dining table with style and elegance.

    Dimensions may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of this item. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
    Discontinued
  • Tablerunner Dimensions (L 76"" x W 12-1/4"", not including tassels), HAND MADE DIMENSIONS MAY VARY
  • Product Wt. (6.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-gold-lucky-floral-motif-chinese-table-runner-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-gold-lucky-floral-motif-chinese-table-runner-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2000|T2000|ITEM|"Red and White Double Happiness Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2000.html"|""|(19.95)|(16.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China, this mug bears the auspicious symbol of double luck. In an auspicious red and white, this mug is also decorated by Magnolia flowers framing the character of “Double Happiness” in the center. With stylized designs of both the “Double Happiness” character and magnolia flowers, the design if reminiscent of the traditional craft of Chinese paper cutting.

    With a matching lid, this mug will keep your favorite drinks warm and prevent dust from falling into your drinks. With a simple white interior, this mug is both unique and functional.

    Traditionally, the ""Double Happiness"" motif is used in wedding celebrations as an auspicious wish to newly weds. Today, it is also used to suggest good fortune.

    Dishwasher and Microwave safe, this ""Double Happiness"" ceramic mug comes packaged in a brown paper box and will make an excellent gift for newly weds, or for anyone who would like a little good fortune to come their way.
  • Cup Dimension (L 4-1/2"" x W 3-1/4"" x H 5-1/2"")
  • Cup Capacity (9 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-white-double-happiness-mug-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-white-double-happiness-mug-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t1946|T1946|ITEM|"Red and White Fortune Design Porcelain Tea Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1946.html"|""|(19.95)|(16.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China, this lidded porcelain tea cup features the Chinese character for “Fortune” or “Blessing” in a bold and striking red. Along with the motif of leaves and blossoms and a chain of coins, this porcelain tea cup is a unique and auspicious addition that will add an exotic charm to any kitchen.

    The charming traditional design is reminiscent of Chinese paper art, a form of folk art that involves the craft of paper cutting. Like the motif on this porcelain tea mug, Chinese paper art often involved auspicious wishes and messages.

    Moderately sized, this porcelain tea cup comes with a lid and a removable infuser, making this a functional option for any tea lovers. Lidded tea cups are great ways to keep drinks warm and free from dust. It is also a wonderful way to steep tea leaves and tea bags in. With a removable infuser, this porcelain tea cup is easy to use and maintain.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, this lidded porcelain tea cup comes packaged in a paper gift box and is ready to be gifted to friends and family.
  • Mug Dimension (D 2-7/8"" x H 5-3/4"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-white-fortune-design-porcelain-tea-cup-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-and-white-fortune-design-porcelain-tea-cup-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8008|8008|ITEM|"Red Boat "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8008.html"|""|(22.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"All aboard this stylish plastic red boat and sail away with some delicious appetizer or sushi rolls! This adorable dish will add a whimsical charm to your table. And the polished lacquer finish guarantees smooth sailing. Good with hot and cold dishes. Handwash only. Made in Japan.

    Discontinued
  • Boat Dimension (W 5-1/2"" -- at widest area)
  • Boat Dimension (L 11-3/8"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (8.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-boat-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-boat-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12042|12042|ITEM|"Red Chopstick Bag Holder"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12042.html"|""|(2.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Taiwan from quality velvet and polyester, this red chopstick bag holder is the perfect color for Valentine's Day or holidays like Christmas and Chinese New Year. If your party theme is red or you simply just love the color of red, this chopstick bag holder truly belongs to you.

    Great for any pair of chopsticks under 9-1/2 inches, this red chopstick bag holder has thin and soft velvet fabrics touch on the surface. The inside of the chopstick bag is a smooth polyester fabric to easily slide in your favorite chopsticks. You can also clearly see the attention to detail the creator used when stitching up this chopstick bag in red thread on the outer borders of the bag as well.

    Finished off with a red drawstring at the top of the red chopstick bag holder to keep chopsticks from falling out, this chopstick bag can also snugly fit a pair or two sets of chopsticks in each bag making it convenient for outings with a loved one. Share this beautifully hand made bag, give as a holiday gift, or simply carry your own set of personal chopsticks for whenever you are on the go. If you do not mind your chopsticks peaking out at the top, this red chopstick bag holder can also be perfect for larger sized chopsticks as well.

    Don't limit yourself to use it for chopstick only. This bag holder is the perfect size for most handheld fan that is shorter than 10 inches in length.
  • Bag Dimension (L 10-1/4"" x W 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chopstick-bag-holder-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chopstick-bag-holder-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|1| 10092|10092|ITEM|"Red Chopsticks Case"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10092.html"|""|(4.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Stylishly store your chopsticks in this colorful case the next time you are on the go. Made of plastic, in red with blue and red v-shaped knots outlined in gold. This chopstick case is ideal for travel, work, picnics and camping. Dishwasher safe and individually wrapped. Made in Japan.
  • Case Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chopsticks-case-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chopsticks-case-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8037|8037|ITEM|"Red Chopsticks w/ Gold/Silver Cranes "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8037.html"|""|(1.65)|||""|""|""|""|""|"These beautiful red chopsticks are decorated with gold and silver cranes, a symbol of happiness and longevity, on its top. Smooth lacquer finish. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chopsticks-w-gold-silver-cranes-14.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chopsticks-w-gold-silver-cranes-only-one-31.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10968|10968|ITEM|"Red Chrysanthemum Bento Box"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10968.html"|""|(44.25)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Keep the popular chrysanthemum blossoms in your house year round with this red, gold and black bento box. The black button-like blossoms are outlined in gold and pop against the red background. Also known as ""mums,"" the chrysanthemum is loved throughout the world, but is especially celebrated in Japan. An annual ""Festival of Happiness"" honors the flower.

    The pattern covers the lid and sides of the box but allows for the edges to be a simple, polished black. Each of the three compartments included in the set are lacquered black. The traditional use of the bento box is a lunchbox, with three drawers there is plenty of space for all sorts of treats. Four short legs elevate the set. Each drawer can be used as a single box or stack the pieces to create a full three-drawer set.

    Great as a decorative piece to keep jewelry and other knick knacks stored in and is a functional and fabulous alternative to everyday clear plastic containers. Made in Japan. Ships in paper gift box. Plastic. Hand washing recommended.
  • Box Dimension (L 7-5/8"" x W 7-5/8"" x H 7-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chrysanthemum-bento-box-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-chrysanthemum-bento-box-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 10987|10987|ITEM|"Red Crane Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10987.html"|""|(1.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Highly esteemed in both Chinese and Japanese culture, cranes are symbolic of longevity, good health and immortality, and their presence marks a truly auspicious event. Celebrate your next special occasion, or add a nice touch to everyday dinners with family and friends by including this lovely red origami crane chopstick rest on your tablescape. Made of porcelain, this chopstick rest is dishwasher safe. Made in China. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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    The act of giving gifts on special occasions is not unique to Asia; however, the custom of presenting monetary gifts in red envelopes is a distinct tradition most commonly observed in Eastern and Southeast Asian countries. To help celebrate the arrival of 2011, Mrs. Lin's January newsletter explores the colorful history and some of the most common cultural practices associated with these special gift-giving packets.

    Red, the color used for these envelopes of well-wishes and good fortune, is an historic symbol of luck, protection and prosperity in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries. This highly revered color is commonly used throughout the East as a decorative theme for such joyous occasions as weddings, holidays and birthdays.

    In addition to their unmistakable color, red envelopes typically have a rectangular design that allows them to hold similarly shaped paper money as well as coins. These lively money holders are frequently decorated with festive prints, including gold colored characters for fortune or wealth, embossed coin patterns and auspicious animals like fish.

    China is considered the birthplace of the red envelope tradition. While the exact date and location of the centuries-old custom is unclear, many experts cite its likely connection to yāsuì qián, a practice dating back to the country’s Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). As a main part of this ancient gift-giving ritual, elders would thread red string through the round hollow middles of coins; a design still found among contemporary Chinese coins. This string of money was then offered to children for protection against evil spirits.

    Today, yasui qian (or New Year's money) is the phrase most commonly used to describe the longstanding custom of elders, married couples, or senior associates giving money to younger unmarried relatives or junior colleagues during the Lunar New Year. Based on the Chinese lunar calendar, this holiday is the most anticipated event of a lively period known as the Spring Festival. The red envelopes used for yasui qian are known by a number of names that vary depending on region. For example, these packets are referred to as lai see in Cantonese, hang baou in Mandarin and ang pao in Taiwanese.

    Similarly, red envelopes (called lì xì) are used in Vietnam to present money during the country's Lunar New Year's celebration known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. This occasion also marks the time when children and others celebrate turning a year older, since, according to Vietnamese tradition, individual birthdays are not celebrated. Because of this unique practice, li xi is considered a New Year’s gift as well as a “birthday” present.

    Red envelopes called ang pow are also given for Lunar New Year's celebrations in other Chinese-influenced countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. In Myanmar (or Burma), these packets are called an pao by the country's Burmese-Chinese population.

    In addition to New Year's celebrations, red envelopes are also presented in China, Taiwan and other Asian countries as gifts for special occasions like weddings.

    It is common practice for wedding guests in Taiwan and China to give red envelopes enclosed with enough money to cover the costs of their reception dinner, and, if possible, extra funds to assist the bride and groom with banquet or related expenses.

    In keeping with this time-honored tradition, the newlyweds are presented with red envelopes at their wedding reception. The packets are opened onsite by a designated attendant who also records the names of the guests and amount of their gift. According to custom, those unmarried guests who later hold weddings of their own may expect to receive red envelopes with slightly more money from the couple than what was initially given to them.  

    In China, birthdays are another occasion to give and receive red envelopes. These packets usually contain a more modest amount of money compared to those presented at weddings, since the latter is typically regarded as a higher profile event.

    Along with the nature of a specific gift-giving occasion, the amount of money included in a red envelope is often influenced by traditional beliefs surrounding the auspicious or lucky quality of certain numbers. Even numbers, particularly 168 and 88, are considered prosperous; however, the number four (and any figures containing the number) are carefully avoided. Since the pronunciation of the word four sounds similar to that of the word for death, the number is customarily regarded as unlucky among Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultures.

    With Mrs. Lin’s festive assortment of authentic red envelopes, you can practice the ancient tradition of giving money-filled packets for New Year’s, birthdays or weddings. In addition, you can use these exotic money holders to develop your own gift-giving tradition for any occasion!

    Our versatile 40-pack Big Fortune red envelope set is a convenient way to present multiple gift packets for holidays, graduations, birthdays, weddings, house warming parties, new business openings and more! Each envelope is decorated with gold colored Chinese characters that translate to the phrase “big fortune.” As a striking complement to the simple yet bold design of these symbols, these packets also portray a pair of elegant koi fish swimming in a stream filled with aquatic plants and flowers.

    For specific celebrations, choose our set of six Special Message Coin Decorated Red Envelopes. Each envelope features a lovely gold colored octagonal shape with a hollow square center, complete with an attached Chinese coin displaying a classic burnished finish. In addition to this traditional design, each individually decorated packet displays a different greeting, including well-wishes for New Year’s and words promoting good fortunes and safe seasons.

    From the Qing Dynasty to today, auspicious red packets mark the arrival of joyous celebrations throughout many Eastern and Southeast Asian countries. Mrs. Lin’s is pleased to continue this unique tradition by offering a series of genuine red envelopes in convenient multi-pack assortments. Use these red packets to add a decorative Asian design to your gift wrap presentation, or share the time-honored custom of giving red envelopes to friends, family, colleagues and associates.

    		   OUR 2011 NEWSLETTERS

    Red Envelopes: Asia's Ancient and Auspicious Gift-Giving Tradition


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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 6167|6167|ITEM|"Red Handle Wavy Knife "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6167.html"|""|(10.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Atypical in appearance, this medium sized wavy knife has a stainless steel blade detailed with a wave design to slice apples, carrots, mangoes and other types of fruits or vegetables in a decorative crinkle cut. You can also cut jello or Yogan, a sweet Japanese dessert as well. Don't allow these examples to be the only way to use the wavy knife though.

    This knife can be perfect for making a decorative dinner for any food including sandwiches, desserts, and side dishes. A great gift for those who have culinary skills and love to decorate delicious food for their guests, this wavy knife can make the simplest dish go a long way by adding just a touch of decoration with a simple cut. Equipped with a sturdy red plastic handle, this knife is dishwasher safe. Item arrives individually packaged. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Knife Dimension (L 8-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-handle-wavy-knife-last-one-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-handle-wavy-knife-60.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| t1193|T1193|ITEM|"Red Kanji Longevity Character Trivet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1193.html"|""|(14.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China, this resin trivet is in a lovely shade of red and features the kanji character for longevity in its unique design. Perfect for protecting your dining tables, coffee tables, or desks, it is also a unique and interesting way to add a fun and auspicious touch to your living space.

    Featuring the kanji character “shou” in a stylized form, this trivet features one of the most popular motifs in East Asia. In a cheery bright red, this trivet is a fun concept art that is also functional and useful for any household.

    Featuring four protective pads on the base of this trivet, you can rest assure that your dining tables and desks are protected from scratches. Serve and enjoy your favorite drinks in style with this fun trivet.

    Discontinued
  • Trivet Dimension (D 7"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (11.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-kanji-longevity-character-trivet-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-kanji-longevity-character-trivet-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11291|11291|ITEM|"Red Lined Miso Bowl With Lid"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11291.html"|""|(7.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Enjoy your next serving of miso soup in style with this delightful red lined bowl with matching lid. Made in Japan, this miso bowl is just the right size for serving and enjoying an individual serving of savory miso, as well as other varieties of soup. It also is a stylish way to help keep rice and other hot side dishes warm until mealtime.

    The bowl, foot and lid of this small tableware selection are decorated with a bright cheery red exterior. By contrast, the interior body of each container features a striking black finish.

    This vibrant color scheme is complemented by a series of raised, narrow parallel lines that circle the top and bottom of the bowl and lid-creating an overall grid-like texture.

    Each lightweight plastic miso bowl and lid is microwave and dishwasher safe, making it a versatile and convenient gift for busy cooks and entertainers, as well as students and others who appreciate low-maintenance and attractive tableware.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-lined-miso-bowl-with-lid-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-lined-miso-bowl-with-lid-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t1644c|t1644c|ITEM|"Red Magnolia Tea Mug with Lid (ONE CUP ONLY)"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/t1644c.html"|""|(11.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Enjoy tea or any beverage in this traditional Chinese mug. With a lid and body that feature pink magnolias, this fuchsia cup features a serpentine pattern in blue and red on a green backdrop bordering the cup’s top, bottom, and lid’s outer edge. Made from a glazed porcelain, the mug features red Chinese character that mean “longevity” separated by blooming magnolia flowers. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this cup was made in China and has a lid to prevent spills and keep your tea warm. Packaged in a paper box, this makes for a great wedding, graduation, or birthday gift. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension with Lid (L 4-1/4"" x W 3"" x H 5-3/8"")
  • Mug Capacity (10 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 1.4 oz.)
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  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-peony-bamboo-chopsticks-44.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/red-peony-bamboo-chopsticks-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 10391|10391|ITEM|"Red Swirl Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10391.html"|""|(9.35)|(4.25)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Swirls of gold play across the surface of these bright red chopsticks. These fancy sticks dress up any meal and are perfect for celebrations. The smooth wooden chopsticks are finished with matte tips and rounded square tops. Not only utensils, these festive sticks also make a lovely hair ornament. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 10 pairs available)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz.)
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        At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, our goal is to make our return policy as fair and as simple as possible. Here you will find information on our return and exchange policies, as well as how to return products to us.


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    Our Return Policy

    How to Return Merchandise:

    Step 1: Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#)
    Merchandise for return must be reported to us within 30 days of receipt via e-mail at support@mrslinskitchen.com in order to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA). Returns without the RMA number will be subject to a delay in processing. The returned merchandise must be received by us within 30 days. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is unable to process returns that are not reported and received within this time frame.

    Step 2: Fill out Return Copy
    Please include the following information on the Return Copy, which can be found on the back of the Packing List under the Return and Exchange Policy. You must include: the order #, the RMA #, product #, product name, reason code (see below) as well as any comments.Also write the RMA # on the address label which is adjacent to the Return Copy.

    Reason Code for Return and Exchange:
    1. Product not as expected (please explain)
    2. Do not like
    3. Arrived damaged
    4. Defective
    5. Incorrect item received
    6. Wrong item ordered
    7. Changed my mind
    8. Arrived late
    9. Other reason (please explain)

    Step 3: Packing for Return
    Merchandise must be returned in new and unused condition in its original packaging and include all accessories and instruction manuals. Please securely wrap the package with sufficient cushioning to prevent damage during shipping. Separate the address label from the Return Copy and place the Return Copy inside the box with the merchandise.

    Step 4: Shipping the Package
    Affix the address label to the outside of the package; don’t forget to write the RMA # on the address label. For your protection, we suggest you ship your returns via a traceable or insured shipping method such as UPS, FedEx, or insured USPS. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is not responsible for lost or damaged packages returned from you and will be unable to issue a refund if this happens. Please save your shipping receipt until the refund transaction is complete.

    Step 5: Wait for Response
    Once the returned item(s) are received, we will inspect the merchandise and issue a refund if it meets the conditions we have described in our policy. If the product(s) you are claiming were lost or damaged, you will have to submit the claim directly to the carrier. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will notify you if this occurs. If the products have already been used, no refund will be issued. If the original packaging and accessories are not included in the return, there will be a 15% re-stocking fee. Shipping costs are not refundable. In addition, gift wrap charges are not refundable and cannot be accepted as a return.

    Please expect 2 to 4 weeks for processing your return. Once the return has been processed, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will send you a refund notice with an itemized credit memo via email. All refunds will be posted to the original credit card used to process the order. It may take 2-3 days for your bank to post the refund to your account. Due to the billing cycles, the refund may appear on a later statement than your original order.

    Return Restrictions
    The following merchandise may not be returned or exchanged.
    · Food Products
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    · Any opened Electrical items (including rice cookers and thermo air pots)
    · Any other merchandise that is not new or in used condition, without intact accessories and not in the original packaging.
    · Special Orders, Custom Orders and Volume Orders
    · All Clearance Items

    How to Exchange Merchandise:

    Please follow the same procedures for returning merchandise and place another order for the item you wish to purchase instead. You do not have to wait for us to receive the original item before placing your new order. All items that arrive as an exchange will be processed in the same way as a return.

    Return and Exchange Procedure for Gift Recipient:

    Please follow the same procedures for return and exchanges as described above. The exception being that the refund amount will only be given in the form of a store credit.

    Our Damage and Defective Policy:

    All damaged and defective products must be shipped back to us following the same Return Procedure as listed above. Upon receipt, we will inspect the merchandise and process either a refund or replacement accordingly.

     

    		  
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 6205|6205|ITEM|"Reversible Wok Ring (LAST ONE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6205.html"|""|(10.55)|(6.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"When using a wok, it can sometimes be a challenge to keep the round based wok balanced on your electric or gas stove. At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have the solution. This large wok ring will stabilize woks on stoves. Simply place the wok ring on the bottom in direct contact with the stove and place your wok on top. It elevates the wok and keeps it stable. It is very easy to use. And with its small size and functional shape, the wok ring is easy to store and maintain.

    Made of metal, this wok ring has eight air holes along its entire length. The air holes ensure ventilation and helps to concentrate and direct heat. It is reversable to accomadate different size of round bottomed woks.

    This wok ring is a great functional aid for any one who enjoys stir-frying with woks. And now you can cook up a tasty stir-fried dish with no worries about the compatibility of flat stoves and round bottomed woks.
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| nlaug05||INFO1COLUMN|"Rice - The Golden Grain - August 2005 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    The backbone of diets and economical infrastructures, rice feeds the livelihood of 3 billion people around the globe. For many Asians, rice is viewed as food, a gift from the gods, and a part of the cultural folklore. This month, we will chronicle different varieties of rice, its nutritional value, and typical rice recipes. If you’ve never cooked rice before, you’ll want to once you learn how easy it is.

    More than 89 countries plant and harvest rice. The top 10 rice-producing countries all dwell in Asia—with China heading the pack. If you were to visit each country, you would probably end up eating a different kind of rice every time. According to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), based in the Philippines, there are 120,000 varieties of rice worldwide. And it takes anywhere from 5 to 10 years to perfect a new rice grain for public consumption.

    Rice doesn’t start out white. The grains are grown in a plethora of colors and textures. Brown rice grains, unlike white, still have an outer coating of bran. This bran carries twice as much fiber, three times as much vitamin E, and three times the amount of magnesium than enriched white rice. Usually produced as long or medium-grains, brown rice takes more time to cook, tastes chewier, and retains a mild, nutty bran flavor. Generally not part of Asian cuisine, brown rice is a good choice for the health-conscious.

    Another nutty, medium-size grain is black rice. The black bran-filled grains turn a deep purple when cooked. Cultivated in Indonesia and the Philippines, stickier varieties of black rice are used often for sweets such as rice pudding in countries throughout East Asia including Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

    The rice world also owes a debt to Thailand, the nation that originated the planting of jasmine rice. Universally described as “aromatic,” this fragrant long-grain rice has a soft texture due to a special water milling process. Yet when cooked, this rice comes out moist and tender like medium sized grains. Available in brown and white, jasmine rice is a staple of Thai cooking—which you’ll read more about later.

    One of the most wondrous things about white rice and its brown counterpart is the effect length has on preparation. The size and texture of the grains you buy can make or break a recipe; the rice you cook determines whether the dish will be considered Chinese or Japanese. Most Chinese dishes and feasts revolve around long-grain rice—where a grain’s length is three or more times its width. These grains tend to cook separated and fluffy.

    Going down the scale, medium-grain rice consists of grains whose length is less than twice its width. High in starch, the grains come out moist and tender with a bit of stickiness when cooked. Medium-grains are harvested in Italy and Spain; they tend to grow in regions farther from the equator. Hence, you’re more likely to find it in European delicacies such as risotto and paella.

    Short-grain rice also has a length that’s less than twice its width. The grains, when cooked, are softer and stickier than medium-grain. In Japan, sushi is only as good as the short-grain, sticky rice that forms its essence. Sticky rice has numerous uses. While it is also utilized for desserts, sticky rice is an integral part of every meal in regions of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In addition, sticky rice is a primary source for brewing rice-based alcohol like sake.

    Another type of rice essential to pan-Asian cuisine is glutinous rice. Although it doesn’t contain any gluten, this short-grain, starchy rice becomes quite sticky and dense when cooked. This rice is labeled as sticky, waxy, and sweet. Generally used for desserts, glutinous rice is in demand for making little cakes in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. In China, this rice is used to make, jung, which can be described as a Chinese tamale. Glutinous rice wrapped in giant bamboo leaves, these “tamales” can be sweet or salty, depending on what your tastes are. In jung, rice is folded with ingredients such as mung beans, salted duck eggs, or Chinese sausage.

    Steamed, boiled, fried, baked, microwave—white rice can be prepared numerous ways. It’s fine if, unlike most Asian households, you don’t own an electric rice cooker. Preparing rice on the stove is quite easy. First, rinse rice two to three times. Then place rice and water in a saucepan. Generally, 1 ½ to 2 cups of water is needed for every one cup of rice. Cook covered on high heat until water is boiling (Hint: good indicator is to see if water level appears same as rice). Then reduce heat to low, allowing the rice to simmer for 30 minutes. Then remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the rice and fluff it with a fork before serving.

    Long grains are also essential for rice porridge, a renowned Asian comfort food. Known in Chinese as jook, the porridge gets its runny-oatmeal consistency by being cooked with more water, boiled longer, and flavored with chicken stock. You can top bowls of jook with anything from meatballs, thousand-year-old eggs, fish, and cilantro to garnish. In many Asian countries, especially China, breakfast consists of steaming porridge with a piece of fried bread. In fact, vendors often sell the porridge from huge pots suspended from bamboo poles.

    Long-grain rice, such as jasmine rice, is popular for making fried rice in many cultures. In Thailand, this dish is prepared the same way except with cold, cooked jasmine rice. First, cut a fresh pineapple lengthwise and scoop out the pineapple pulp. Then stir-fry oil, salt, and garlic in a wok until the garlic turns a light golden brown. Raise the stove’s heat to high and throw in shrimp and chicken. Once those are cooked, you can crack a couple of eggs, break up the yolks but then allow them to set undisturbed. Stir in crab paste and ketchup, add green onions, four cups of loose rice, and fish sauce. Mix everything well, season the rice and add the pineapple pulp. Meanwhile, bake the pineapple shells in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes. Remove them and once they’ve dried out, you’ll have two festive serving dishes for your rice.

    If it’s a Japanese sushi bar you’re craving, you can roll your own sushi at home. Start with 2-3 cups of short-grain rice—washed and left to drain for 30 minutes to an hour. Cook short-grain rice in a sauce pan or rice cooker. Meanwhile, make a dressing comprised of ½ cup of rice vinegar, 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of hot water, and 1 ½ -2 teaspoons of salt. Keep dressing cool. After the hot rice has cooled down, pour in the dressing a little at a time while gently stirring the rice as though tossing a salad. Taste the rice until you’re satisfied with the amount of dressing. Cover the rice in a cool place until you’re ready with your preferred toppings. If you’re nervous about rolling sushi, consider getting one of our bamboo sushi mats. Inexpensive yet instrumental, the mat will help nori seaweed wrap around rice and whatever ingredients you throw in.

    In the Philippines, rice is generally consumed three times a day. It is customary to serve plain boiled rice and mix it with a dish like Chicken Adobo. But, Filipinos also use glutinous rice for delicacies like bibingka, a coconut rice cake. Because of centuries of colonization by Spain, Filipino cuisine also has Spanish roots. Fortunately, this influence has made for some delicious fare. A favorite dish in some provinces is a Filipino twist on the Spanish paella, using coconut milk, fish sauce, and both glutinous and long-grain rice.

    When you’re preparing rice in a pot on the stove, you’ll end up with a thick cake-layer of rice— ¼ inch to ½ cm thick—stuck to the bottom. Indonesians call this layer intip. Some people like to dry the intip in the sun or oven, break it into smaller pieces for deep frying, and then salt them for a snack. In Korea, people will pour water on this stuck rice and then boil it. They then drink the resulting hot rice water, soong nung, as an aid against indigestion.

    In terms of nutrition, rice has a lot to offer—no matter what those no-carb diets preach. Although 80 percent of white rice is starch, each grain contains fair amounts of complex carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, fiber, and vitamins—such as thiamine, niacin, iron, riboflavin. White rice also comes with almost no fat, low sodium levels, and no cholesterol. Still, rice, like any food, should be enjoyed in moderation.

    For Asian cultures, nothing beats white rice. Serving the grains plain in a separate bowl—with spices and salt on the side—is regarded as the ultimate symbol of purity. Although most Asian restaurants will provide a fork and a plate, try eating with chopsticks and a bowl on your next meal out. Or better yet, peruse Mrs. Lin’s numerous ceramic and porcelain rice bowls available in different color schemes and patterns—in the tableware section. Also, take a look at our entire chopsticks section. We offer more than 200 kinds of chopsticks made from all sorts of material—bamboo, lacquer, plastic, and wood. Some have specially tapered edges to aid in picking up food. Check out our cookbook section so you can have rice recipes on-hand all the time. Remember, a meal isn’t quite as nice without rice.

    		  

    OUR 2005 NEWSLETTERS

    Full Of Fortune

    All About Sushi (part II)

    Secret Lives Of Geisha

    Specialty Japanese Cookware

    Rice The Golden Grain

    Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    Azuki Beans

    Washi Paper Production and Uses

    Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    Fortune Cookies: The Real San Fransisco Treat

     

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 9212|9212|ITEM|"Rice Bowl - Black Alloy"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9212.html"|""|(6.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The sheen on this bowl will put the shine in the eyes of any dinner guests. Part of the Black Alloy Collection, this black metallic dishware keeps the table simple yet chic. A rice bowl for all occasion! Serve cereal, rice, noodle, ice cream, peanuts….. The black alloy, with its relatively even finish, gives a cool feeling of sophistication. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
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    The rice cookers that we carry are those that have been proven to be dependable and some include popular features such as; induction rice cooker, fuzzy logic rice cooker and rice cooker with timer. With so many choices available on the market, we have narrowed the features and styles to those that are most popular within the Asian community. We have searched far and wide for the best and this includes the world famous Zojirushi rice cooker.

    If you love your rice Japanese style, and are advanced enough to prepare sushi at home; you will not regret investing in a Japanese rice cooker. Once you try it, you'll wonder how you lived with out one. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rice-cookers-37.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rice-cookers-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| nlmay01||INFO1COLUMN|"Rice Cookers can Cook! - May 2001 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 Cooking rice in a pot on the stove is as universal as heating an aluminum foil pan of Jiffy Pop popcorn. These days, popcorn comes seasoned inside paper bags that are zapped in the microwave, and rice is cooked by rice cookers in practically every household that consume rice on a regular basis. Of course, if you're a big fan of Uncle Ben's, then read no further, but if you prefer the taste of perfectly cooked short grain rice or if you're cooking for a large family, then you'll need the convenience of a rice cooker.

    With such a huge variety of rice cookers on the market today, do you know what to look for before you purchase one? There are several features in a rice cooker that will make preparing, cooking and clean up quick and timesaving. One good feature to look for is a removable non-stick cooking pot to make cleaning easier, and one with water level lines on the interior will take the guess work out of how much water to add with the rice. Another feature is a lid that has a small hole for steam to vent. This will eliminate the rumba dance when steam pushes up against the lid to escape through the edges. A glass lid or a lid with a small glass window allows one to see what is going on inside the pot without lifting the lid (which shouldn't be done anyway while the rice is cooking.) If the rice cooker has a detachable cord, storage and clean up is a little neater and hassle-free, but usually the cord is short enough to not get in the way. Virtually all rice cookers include a measuring cup to measure the amount of uncooked rice to be cooked, and some will include a plastic or wooden rice paddle to scoop out the rice from the pot.

    Now that you are familiar with some basic features that you may want in a rice cooker, what machine should you buy? The number of functions on the cooker and the type of cooking you plan to do, whether simple rice cooking for two to elaborate meals for a party or a large family, will determine the cost, size and type of machine to satisfy your needs. Basically, there are four types of rice cookers on the market: cook and shut-off, cook and keep warm, fuzzy logic, and induction heating fuzzy logic.

    The simplest type of rice cooker is the cook and shut-off variety. When the cooker has completed its cooking cycle, the machine will turn itself off. There are no other fancy buttons to push and this machine works great for cooking traditional white rice. Since this type is the most basic of all rice cookers, it is very affordable and usually cost less than $35 dollars. Some of these machines also include a removable steamer rack for steaming vegetables, fish and other foods, and it either sits on the top or on the bottom of the cooking pot. Many appliance makers produce these machines, from lesser-known brands to major companies such as National, Sanyo, Aroma, and Oster.

    A cook and keep-warm rice cooker does everything the cook and shut-off type does, except it has the added feature of keeping the rice warm after it's cooked. Usually, the keep-warm button automatically comes on after the cook button shuts off, and the whole machine needs to be manually shut off by lifting the cooking pot out or unplugging the cord to deactivate the keep-warm cycle. This type of rice cooker works best for those times when rice needs to be cooked but is not served immediately. It is recommended for this machine type that any cooked rice not be kept in the warming mode longer than a few hours as this will dry out the rice and create a rice "crust" on the bottom of the cooking pot. The price of these machines is a little higher than the cook and shut-off variety, but typically cost less than $65 dollars. Most will include one or two removable steamer trays and are made by well-known manufacturers such as Panasonic, Salton, Black & Decker, Farberware, and Oster.

    If you want a machine that does more than just cook rice, a fuzzy logic rice cooker may be the right one to choose. This type of cooker has computerized technology that will compensate for inaccurate rice and water measurements as well as offer better heat distribution for more evenly cooked rice. In addition to white rice, this machine also cooks brown rice and sushi rice, and all brands have an automatic keep-warm function. Some other useful features on these fuzzy logic cookers may include a timer for preset cooking, cycles for re-heating and quick cook, a retractable electrical cord, a rice paddle holder, cook settings for the rice texture that's preferred (regular, soft, or hard), and an LCD digital display. With the technology in these cookers, expect to pay anywhere up to $250 dollars. Some better known manufacturers who make fuzzy logic rice cookers include National, Sanyo, and Zojirushi.

    The most expensive but the best of all the rice cookers are the induction heating fuzzy logic cookers. These machines have all the features and do everything that the fuzzy logic cookers do, but have a superior heating mechanism for cooking rice with a better taste and texture than all the other cookers. With induction heating in these machines, a greater variety of foods can be cooked, including rice porridge, sticky rice, and mixed variety rice as well as white, brown and sushi rice. Zojirushi and National are well recognized manufacturers of these cookers, and they typically cost well over $250 dollars.

    To cook rice in a rice cooker, the measuring cup that comes with the machine should always be used to measure the amount of uncooked rice needed. Although this "cup" doesn't technically measure out to be a full 8 ounces (but approximately 6 ounces), the water level lines on the pot do correspond with the number of cups of rice that is measured from this cup. If you use any other measuring cup, you will need to adjust the amount of water you add into the cooking pot, unless of course, you are cooking with a fuzzy logic or an induction heating fuzzy logic cooker. Most people wash their uncooked rice in cold water before cooking it, and this can be done using the cooker's removable cooking pot, but basically, a quick rinse will do the job to remove any surface residue and still retain the nutrients on the rice pellets. The exterior of the cooking pot should always be wiped dry before placing it inside the cooker. This will prevent damage to the cooking mechanism of the machine. The number of cups of rice to be cooked in the pot is the same number on the water level lines that water should be added to reach. If three cups of uncooked rice are in the pot, water is added to the water level line where three is marked. This will give you perfectly cooked rice every time. During the cooking cycle, the lid should not be opened as this will allow the steam to escape and steam is what cooks the rice. But do you always have to use water to cook rice? No. Generally, water is used but any other liquids can be substituted, which will add flavor to the rice. These can include bouillon, a chicken or vegetable stock, and fruit or vegetable juices diluted with water. If there is cooked rice left, it can be refrigerated for up to one week if it's stored inside a tightly covered container, or in the freezer for about six months stored inside a tightly covered container.

    After reviewing the different types of machines that are available and you've decided on the perfect one to buy, where do you go to purchase one? Asian supermarkets, household specialty stores and appliance stores sell many of the rice cookers mentioned here. Nowadays, manufacturers as well as other companies offer rice cookers online, including Mrs. Lin's Kitchen. We offer a choice selection of quality rice cookers in the most requested and popular types to fit any budget. Visit us today and you can have a pot of delicious cooked rice to enjoy tonight!

    		  

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    Plastic and Charcoal Bamboo Rice Paddle (6195)

    Eight-Inch Rice Paddle (8521)
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| what-s-new-good-luck-items-right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats--maneki-neko-||ITEM|"Right Paw Raised Japanese Lucky Cats (Maneki Neko)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats-maneki-neko-151.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats-maneki-neko-159.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-good-luck-items-right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats--maneki-neko-||ITEM|"Right Paw Raised Japanese Lucky Cats (Maneki Neko)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5964 :5940 :5802 :11533)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats-maneki-neko-146.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats-maneki-neko-158.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| good-luck-items-right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats--maneki-neko-||ITEM|"Right Paw Raised Japanese Lucky Cats (Maneki Neko)"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Cat lovers and believers of superstition will love the numerous versions of the right paw raised Japanese lucky cats or maneki neko we carry at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen.

    We have both traditional and modern styles of this lucky cat with the raised right paw. The significance of the raised right paw is said to be that it beckons wealth and good luck to the owner. The higher the paw is raised, the stronger the beckoning powers are believed to be.

    Available in all shapes and sizes; both sitting and reclining, there is a version for everyone's tastes and they are so adorable it will be difficult to purchase just one.

    Originally developed in ancient Japanese culture dating back at least to the Edo period of the 1800's, they were often created as a piggy bank and this style continues to be popular even today. A traditional example would be the maneki neko with gold coin bank we have found that is perfect as a gift for all ages and occasions. The gold coin that is often held in the paw of the cat that is not raised is patterned after the Japanese koban, or gold coin and is symbolic of wishes for wealth and prosperity. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:5940 :5964)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats-maneki-neko-156.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/right-paw-raised-japanese-lucky-cats-maneki-neko-161.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7515|7515|ITEM|"Round Auspicious Jade Necklace (LAST 3)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7515.html"|""|(25.95)|(10.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"In an alluring pale green, this small auspicious jade necklace has a unique round jade pendant carved with the Chinese word meaning “enter wealth and riches.”

    Made from Burmese jade, famous for their distinctive looks, this jade necklace features a pale frosty green jade stone. Polished, this jade pendant has a glossy glazed look. When placed in the light, it takes on an almost translucent look as light filters through parts of the jade stone.

    Delicately carved in relief, the Chinese character stands out in a well defined and tasteful arrangement framed by a border with traditional Chinese design. The unique look of the pendant is complemented by the polyester strap decorated with Chinese knots.

    Paired with small white jade bead rings, this jade necklace is a unique item to own. Packaged in a fabric pouch for protection, jade items should be handled with care. Handcrafted from natural jade stones, each piece differs slightly in appearance. (LAST 3)
  • Pendant Dimension (D 2-1/8"")
  • Strap Dimension (L 11"")
  • Product Wt. (2.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/round-auspicious-jade-necklace-last-3-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/round-auspicious-jade-necklace-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7994|7994|ITEM|"Round Jade Bead Lucky Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7994.html"|""|(6.95)|(2.05)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Taiwan, this jade bead lucky charm has a lovely rounded jade center bead threaded together with delicate Chinese knots. Considered one of the most priced items in ancient China, jade continues to be admired for its beauty even today.

    This lovely jade bead lucky charm has a charming jade bead as its centerpiece, two jade rings, and complementing glass beads woven together by hand in Chinese knots.

    This jade bead lucky charm is perfect for bags, cell phones, and car mirrors. With this delightful and aesthetically pleasing jade lucky charm, you can admire the beauty of the jade and the delicacy of Chinese knots on the go. Watch the sunlight play off this delightful luck charm, and let good fortune come your way.

    Every jade stone is unique, as is every handcrafted Chinese knot. For this reason, every lucky charm will vary in appearance. Made with jade and glass beads, this lucky charm is fragile.
  • Charm Dimension (L 4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/round-jade-bead-lucky-charm-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/round-jade-bead-lucky-charm-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11272|11272|ITEM|"Round Stainless Steel Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11272.html"|""|(1.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"With their round shape and carved spiral accents, these stainless steel chopsticks are an attractive and distinct take on one of Asia's oldest and most iconic eating utensils. These medium size tableware accessories are made in China from eye-catching yet very lightweight stainless steel.

    Each pair of chopsticks features a tapered design, complete with round-edge tips. The upper and mid sections of these stainless steel sticks includes a series of raised parallel lines that appear to spiral elegantly in a downward facing direction. These stainless steel chopsticks also have smooth and solid mounted ends, providing a delicate and sophisticated detail.

    The sleek and modern look of these stainless steel chopsticks is sure to impress both fans of Eastern cuisine, as well as collectors of Asian gifts and contemporary tableware. In addition, these utensils are both microwave and dishwasher safe, making them convenient for busy entertainers, new homeowners, students, or almost anyone who appreciates attractive, easy-to-use and maintain kitchenware.

    There are various speculations as to when people first began using chopsticks. Some historians suggest they emerged during the era of Confucius, around 500 B.C. Other experts date these historic tools to 2,000-5,000 years ago. Although the exact date of their origin is undetermined, it's clear that chopsticks remain a popular dining accessory in a number of Asian countries. These utensils enjoy widespread use throughout Japan, Korea and China, and in Southeast Asian countries like Burma, Thailand, northern Laos and Vietnam.

    If you're shopping for a unique addition to your chopstick collection, or looking for a memorable present for the Asian food lover in your life, these round stainless steel chopsticks are sure to make a lasting impression.

    Each stainless steel chopstick set is shipped securely from Mrs. Lin's in a protective plastic pouch.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/round-stainless-steel-chopsticks-60.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/round-stainless-steel-chopsticks-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 12005|12005|ITEM|"Royal Blue Gold Lotus Asian Inspired Table Runner"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12005.html"|""|(39.95)|(16.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Hand made in China, this Asian inspired table runner is in a vibrant royal blue with rich intricate motifs of lotus blossoms in gold. Beautiful and striking, this table runner is a great way to brighten up your dining table with an Asian inspired charm.

    Lotus blossoms are symbols of purity in Buddhism as lotus flowers bloom out of muddy water and represents pure spirituality. Depicted with intricate details, this Asian inspired table runner features lotus blossoms in gold.

    Chinese grid motifs along the border add ornate visual charm. Featuring a rich silky sheen, this Asian inspired table runner also feature tasseled ends. The design is single sided, the underside is in a plain royal blue.

    Dimensions may vary slightly for each Asian inspired table runner due to the handmade nature of product. Hand wash is recommended for this item.
  • Tablerunner Dimensions (L 76"" x W 12-1/4"", not including tassels)
  • HAND MADE DIMENSIONS MAY VARY
  • Product Wt. (5.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/royal-blue-gold-lotus-asian-inspired-table-runner-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/royal-blue-gold-lotus-asian-inspired-table-runner-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collections-rustic-karakusa||ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Karakusa, a traditional Japanese motif also known as “winding plants” or “foreign plants”, is a design that draws on forms and designs found in nature, and through abstraction, turn natural forms into karakusa designs.

    Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics, each piece in this rustic dark green, blue and cream karakusa collection is beautifully glazed to a perfect glossy finish.

    With two main karakusa designs: a white karakusa motif against a mysterious dark seaweed green, and a more intricate karakusa blossom and vein design in pale blue set against cream, this dining ware collection takes two unique karakusa designs and put them together to create a charming collection with a classic appeal.

    Beautifully complemented by a lovely blue of varying hues on the exterior, this collection is at once refined and rustic.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, each piece in this rustic dark green, blue and cream karakusa collection is aesthetically pleasing and functional, and will make a fine addition to any dining room. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11617 :11617-1 :11596 :11596-1 :10683 :10683-1 :11892 :11892-1 :11594 :11594-1 :11589 :11589-1 :11592 :11592-1 :11591 :11591-1 :11589 :11589-1 :11590 :11590-1 :11594 :11594-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10683|10683|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Asian Dishware Plate Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10683.html"|""|(89.95)|(76.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Asian dishware plate set comes with six elegant plates that are perfect for serving salad, appetizer and dessert.

    Karakusa is the name of the traditional Japanese design that uses forms found in nature to create abstract designs commonly used in textiles and ceramics. In a charming dark blue, green, this Asian dishware set uses traditional karakusa vine and floral motifs to create an intricate and elegant overall design.

    In unique shape of a square, each plate in this Asian dishware plate set features a bold center design in dark blue and showcasing karakusa floral vines in gold. With a curved interior, each plate is ideal for holding salad dishes with dressings, or pasta dishes with sauce.

    Glazed to a beautiful glossy finish, this Asian dishware plate set makes a great housewarming gift. Item comes packaged in a paper box for protection. Hand-washing is recommended for this item.
  • Dish Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 2.1 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-asian-dishware-plate-set-of-six-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-green-elegant-karakusa-vine-asian-dishware-plate-set-of-six-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11592|11592|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Ceramic Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11592.html"|""|(73.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics, this lovely ceramic bowl set features a rustically charming traditional Japanese karakusa motif. Known as “winding plants”, karakusa is a design that comes from the abstraction of forms found in nature.

    Featuring intricately designed karakusa on the interior in pale blue against cream, each ceramic bowl also showcases a copper brown rim that adds a classic rustic touch. The base of each bowl features white karakusa vines against a dark seaweed green background. The elegantly simple blue on the exterior complements the rich flora designs on the interior.

    With varying hues of light and dark blue, the exterior of the bowl showcases a simple poetic charm. Each bowl is glazed to a soft glossy finish.

    Great for serving soups, noodle soup dishes, or rice, this ceramic bowl set is a versatile addition to any dining room.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this ceramic bowl set is functional and charming, and will make a wonderful gift for friends and family.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-ceramic-bowl-set-for-four-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-ceramic-bowl-set-for-four-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11590|11590|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Dessert Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11590.html"|""|(87.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramic, this dessert bowl set comes with six lovely bowls, and is great for serving dessert, ice cream or cereal.

    Each bowl in this lovely dessert bowl set features the lovely design of traditional Japanese karakusa. A traditional Japanese design, karakusa comes from the abstraction of forms found in nature.

    The interior of the bowl showcases karakusa vines in white set against a charming dark seaweed green. Along the border, intricate karakusa blossoms in pale blue and cream add an elegant classic charm in an echoing of the daisy vines theme. A dark brown outline along the rim adds a final rustic touch.

    Beautifully glazed to a fine glossy finish, this dessert bowl set showcases a minimal and elegant design on the exterior. In a lovely blue in varying hues, the exterior of each dessert bowl forms a nice contrast to the intricate interior.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 6"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-dessert-bowl-set-for-six-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-dessert-bowl-set-for-six-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11617|11617|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Dinner Plate Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11617.html"|""|(90.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics, this dinner plate set features four lovely plates, and is perfect for serving your guests the main course in style.

    Featuring the lovely design of karakusa vines in white against a striking dark seaweed green background, the border of each plate features intricately depicted karakusa blossoms, leaves and vines in a pale blue against cream. A dark brown outlines the rim of each plate adding the final touch to this rustically charming dinner plate set.

    Beautifully glazed to a perfect glossy finish, each dinner plate is microwave and dishwasher safe.

    Delight your dinner guests with this lovely dinner plate set. Functional and charming, this dinner plate set will also make a wonderful gift idea for friends and family alike.
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (6 lb. 15 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-dinner-plate-set-for-four-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-dinner-plate-set-for-four-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10680-1|10680-1|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Japanese Square Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10680-1.html"|""|(13.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Glazed to perfection, the smooth glazed finish of this small Japanese square plate makes it an elegant and sophisticated addition to your dining table. The plate’s traditional design is fascinating, with karakusa vines growing abundantly on the topside of the plate. The middle circle of the bowl is painted a dark blue featuring subtle black splotches and specks. This emphasizes the pale green flowers and vines glazed on top, making a swirling pattern that is pleasing to the eye. Covering the Japan-made plate’s pale green and raised scalloped edges are blue arabesque vines, featuring a blooming peony in each corner to symbolize nobility, honor, and good fortune. The karakusa pattern is a symbol of eternal prosperity and longevity, as the strong vines continue to grow without breaking. This Japanese square plate’s bold brown rim and speckles of brown glaze that are found throughout the top and underside of the plate give it a rustic, sturdy feel. Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this square plate is ideal for holding small servings of pasta or salad. Additionally, this plate can also be used to serve appetizer dishes for any meal and is especially useful for slippery dishes, as it has subtle grooves for better grip on its center. With its exotic aesthetic and versatility, this small Japanese square plate can be paired with a dinner plate and a rice bowl to create the perfect microwave and dishwasher safe dining set. This gorgeous ceramic plate will continue to impress you with its reliance and style. (Discontinued)
  • Plate Dimension (L 6-3/4"" x W 6-3/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1lb 0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-square-plate-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-square-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11892|11892|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Japanese Sushi Plates Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11892.html"|""|(94.25)|(89.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this Japanese sushi plates set comes with six elegant rectangular plates ideal for serving your favorite Japanese rolls and sushi.

    Part of the Dark Blue and Green Elegant Karakusa Vine collection, this sushi plates set features a beautiful and intricate karakusa vine and floral design and a charming vintage aesthetic.

    In a unique rectangular shape, this sushi plates set feature a beautiful high gloss finish. Brown edges add a rustic charm to the design, and sanded down edges on all four sides add a charming design detail.

    A center ribbon in dark blue featuring pale green karakusa vine design serves as the central focal point in the overall design pale blue floral vines add a quaint charm to the sushi plates on each side.

    Besides wonderful ideas for serving sushi dishes, this charming Japanese sushi plates set can be used creative to add a vintage flair to an afternoon tea session. Serve cookies and cakes in style with this charming plate set.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/2"" x W 5-5/8"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb 3.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-japanese-sushi-plates-set-for-six-25.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-green-elegant-karakusa-vine-japanese-sushi-plates-set-for-six-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11589|11589|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11589.html"|""|(59.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics, this rice bowl set features six lovely rice bowls in the lovely rustic design of traditional karakusa motifs in lovely shades of dark green, blue and cream.

    The perfect way to serve your dinner guests rice, soup or dessert, each rice bowl in this lovely set features a simple and elegant blue exterior in varying hues of blue. The interior of each bowl features karakusa vines in white against a dark seaweed green on the base and a thick border of karakusa motif in pale blue against cream. A dark brown outline along the rim completes the charming design.

    Beautifully glazed to a perfect glossy finish, this lovely rice bowl set is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Gridded on the exterior to prevent slippage, this bowl set makes a functional and lovely addition to any dining table.

    Whether you are looking for a fine rice bowl set for your home, or seeking a thoughtful gift, this fine ceramic rice bowl set makes an excellent choice.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-1/2"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-rice-bowl-set-for-six-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-rice-bowl-set-for-six-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11596|11596|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Salad Plate Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11596.html"|""|(66.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramics, this salad plate set comes with six lovely salad plates featuring the rustically charming design of karakusa vines.

    Beautifully glazed to a soft glossy finish, this salad plate set showcases a karakusa design in white, set against a dark seaweed background. An intricately detailed border of karakusa in pale blue and cream complements the central design, and a dark brown outline along the rim adds a final rustic touch.

    Great for serving salad, snacks, appetizers, and desserts, this salad plate set is also microwave and dishwasher safe and is a versatile and functional addition for any home.

    Whether you are shopping for gifts for friends and loved ones, or looking to add to your current dining ware collection, this salad plate set makes a great choice.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-1/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb. 6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-salad-plate-set-for-six-70.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-salad-plate-set-for-six-71.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11594|11594|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Saucer Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11594.html"|""|(38.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Crafted in Japan with fine ceramics, this saucer set comes with six delightful saucers showcasing lovely pale blue karakusa vines against a mysterious dark seaweed green background, and is a charming way to serve your guests soy sauce or other unique dipping sauces.

    In most Asian cuisines, sauces are a must-have. From classic soy sauce to zesty and spicy Asian sauces, dinner is never complete without sauces on the side to enhance flavors. You can now serve these Asian sauces in style with this lovely saucer setfor six.

    Featuring delicate blue karakusa vine design, each saucer is glazed to a perfect finish and showcase a rectangular shape with unique slated corners.

    The exterior of each saucer is in a light bluish green hue, while the interior features lovely karakusa blossoms and a mysterious dark sea green.

    Dishwasher safe, this saucer set also makes an excellent gift.
  • Saucer Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-saucer-set-for-six-108.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-saucer-set-for-six-110.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| 11595|11595|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Saucer Set for Six"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11595.html"|""|(39.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics, this saucer set for six features a classic design of traditional Japanese karakusa vines in the unique palette of dark green, light blue and cream.

    Featuring karakusa design, a traditional Japanese motif that comes from the abstraction of natural forms, this saucer set features a rustic charm, and is a fine way to delight guests with dipping sauces for parties and dinners.

    With six lovely saucers, perfectly circular in shape, each saucer in this saucer set comes with a copper brown rim and a blue and white border featuring an intricate karakusa motif. The center features karakusa motif in white over a dark green against a pale blue background,

    Great for serving condiments, snacks and finger food, this saucer set is also microwave and dishwasher safe. A lovely choice for those with a taste for the classic and rustic when it comes to dining ware. It will also make the perfect gift for friends and loved ones.
  • Dish Dimension (D 5"" x H 5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 11 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-saucer-set-for-six-103.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-saucer-set-for-six-109.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11887|11887|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Sushi Dishes Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11887.html"|""|(42.35)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"With charming vintage flavor, this sushi dishes set comes with two rectangular sushi plates, two pairs of wooden chopsticks and two sauce dishes for enjoying your favorite sushi dishes and hand rolls.

    Part of the Black and Green Elegant Karakusa Vine Collection, this sushi dishes set features the design of karakusa vines. Karakusa, known as ""winding plant"" or ""foreign plant"" is a traditional Japanese design motif that takes forms observed in nature to create abstract designs used in textiles and ceramics.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this sushi dishes set features a rustic brown edge with unique cut-off edges. A bold black strip runs down the middle of each sushi plate with pale green karakusa vine design. The sauce dishes complement this design with its black background and pale green vines.

    A great gift for couples, this sushi dishes set comes packaged in a paper box. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Sushi Plate Dimension (L 8-1/2"" x W 5-3/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-5/8"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 6.3 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-sushi-dishes-set-for-two-20.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-green-elegant-karakusa-vine-sushi-dishes-set-for-two-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11591|11591|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Wide Rim Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11591.html"|""|(93.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring four lovely bowls that are great for serving soups, noodle soup dishes, donburi dishes or cereal, this wide rim bowl set is made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramics.

    Showcasing the traditional Japanese design of karakusa—winding plants— in white against a striking dark seaweed green on the bottom of each bowl, this central motif is echoed in a large border featuring intricate design and vine designs in pale blue and cream. A dark copper brown outline along the rim adds a final rustic touch.

    Elegantly simple on the outside, the exterior of each bowl features a lovely blue in varying hues. The intricate design in the interior of each bowl beautifully complements the simple minimalist design on the exterior

    Glazed to a perfect soft glossy finish, this wide rim bowl set is a great addition to any dining room.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this bowl set is both a beautiful and as functional choice for any household.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-1/2"" x H 3"")
  • Product Wt. (7 lb. 2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-wide-rim-bowl-set-for-four-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-wide-rim-bowl-set-for-four-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10680|10680|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Oriental Dinnerware Plates for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10680.html"|""|(72.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this oriental dinnerware plates set for six comes with six attractive square plates perfect for serving salads, pasta, and appetizer dishes in elegant style.

    Featuring the traditional Japanese karakusa vine design in a striking dark blue set against a stylish cream and dark green, this oriental dinnerware plates set is in a unique square shape. Black border along all four sides add a sharp contrast.

    Intricate floral karakusa designs in cream and dark green adds a rich enchanting look to the set.

    Meaning winding or foreign plant, karakusa is a traditional Japanese motif that takes inspiration from natural forms to create abstract patterns, and is widely used in textile and ceramics.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this oriental dinnerware plates set make an excellent addition that will add an exotic touch to any dining table. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued)
  • Dish Dimension (L 6-3/4"" x W 6-3/4"" x H 1-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb 2.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-oriental-dinnerware-plates-for-six-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/black-and-green-elegant-karakusa-vine-oriental-dinnerware-plates-for-six-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11892-1|11892-1|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Japanese Sushi Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11892-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese Sushi Plate is a stunning rectangular platter for serving your favorite sushi or sashimi . It has elements of traditional Japanese ceramics, while maintaining a rustic aura. The result is a sushi plate that looks fantastic as the showpiece on your table, exhibited on a shelf, or arranged with delicious sushi. For beauty and functionality, this is guaranteed to be a piece of Asian tableware all your guests will love! Aspects of this Japanese Sushi Plate are classic to tableware. The Karakusa pattern has graced Japanese ceramicware since the 7th Century, and remains a popular design. However, on this Japanese rectangular platter the blue and cream design is done in two distinct styles. Running the length of the plate the Karakusa in cream is very modern and somewhat abstract. On either side of the blue Karakusa, on a cream background, is more delicate and feminine. The countering design is an intriguing part of the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Collection. This plate is finished in a glossy, sparkling glaze that highlights the detail in the design. Throughout this Japanese Sushi Plate small specs of the natural earthenware can be seen. These imperfections have long been beloved by Japanese collectors and tie this rustic ceramicware to centuries of artistic expression. Use this rectangular plate for more than sushi, such as plating salads or appetizers, when you purchase a set for six.
  • Plate Dimension (L 8-1/2"" x W 5-5/8"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-japanese-sushi-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-japanese-sushi-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11594-1|11594-1|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11594-1.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This rectangular Soy Sauce Dish is a modern take on a Japanese classic. The Karakusa design has been influential in Japanese porcelain and other Asian ceramicware for centuries. The interconnected, swirling floral design is whimsical and sophisticated. On this charming Soy Sauce Dish, the light blue Karakusa design has a contemporary feel. Unlike traditional Karakusa, the flowers and vines separate slightly and seem to dance across the ceramicware. The Karakusa design is set against a rustic, deep green background and finished in a matted glaze. The rectangular shape and unique slated corners make this Soy Sauce Dish even more interesting. Use this Japanese dish on your table to entice guests with classic soy sauce, sweet hoisin, chilies, or spicy Sriracha sauce. The size and shape are ideal for serving all types of Asian sauces, ketchup, or table salt. Part of the Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa Collection, this Soy Sauce Dish is the piece you need to complete any table setting. It looks fantastic with the Japanese Rice Bowl of the same collection. You can also find this Japanese sauce dish as a set of six, perfect for arranging an entire table!
  • Saucer Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt (5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-soy-sauce-dish-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-soy-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10683-1|10683-1|ITEM|"Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Square Japanese Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10683-1.html"|""|(15.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"In search of an Asian plate to intrigue and delight your guests? This Karakusa Square Japanese Plate, done in stunning hues of peaceful blue, charming cream, earthen green, is the ideal ceramicware for setting any table. The traditional Karakusa design receives a stunning, rustic treatment across the face of this medium-sized plate. Chic and on-trend, use this Japanese plate at every meal! Each piece in the Rustic Dark Green, Blue, and Cream Karakusa Collection highlights the diversity and beauty of the traditional pattern. This Square Japanese Plate actually features the Karakusa in two different motifs. The first a swirling, interconnected pattern reminiscent of traditional Japanese ceramicware and the second a more detailed approach. Purchase this plate in a set for six to continue the fascinating design across the entire table at your fine-dining restaurant or at-home dinner party. This Square Japanese Plate is designed perfect for daily use or a special occasion. Made in Japan, it is crafted of impeccable ceramic and finished in a glistening, smooth glaze. The plate is dishwasher and microwave safe, for easy food preparation or after-dinner clean up. It is an Asian dinner plate to use for years to come!
  • Dish Dimension (L 5-1/4"" x W 5-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-square-japanese-plate-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-dark-green-blue-and-cream-karakusa-square-dinner-plate-34.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12406|12406|ITEM|"Rustic Green Moss Ceramic Japanese Cup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12406.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Reminiscent of green moss on a beautiful, weathered grey stone, this ceramic Japanese cup is a wonderful rustic addition to your unique dinnerware set. Featuring an imperfect, irabo style influenced underglaze which reveals clayish red patches at its rim, and with a mottled interior but smooth and symmetrical exterior structure, this cup has a ton of character! A wonderful sake cup or Asian teacup, lovers of tea ceremonies and fine spirits alike would truly enjoy being gifted this artful piece of Japanese ceramics. These cups are made in Japan at a small scale workshop and are fired in limited batches by professionals dedicated to quality. Pairing beautifully with a unique Japanese teapot, a set of these cups would also pair beautifully with a bowl or plate set of similar design! The appeal of rustic tableware is that it looks great in any setting, and will truly make your meals all the more special.
  • Product Dimension (D 3-3/4"" x H 3-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-green-moss-ceramic-japanese-cup-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-green-moss-ceramic-japanese-cup-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12408|12408|ITEM|"Rustic Green Moss Ceramic Sauce Dish "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12408.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"A rustic arrangement of green tones in their underglaze leading into beautiful earthen browns at their rim, these Japanese ceramic sauce dishes evoke images of a peaceful mossy rock deep within a forest. Made in Japan in small kiln batches, these sauce dishes are each delicately made and unique! Pairing wonderfully with artful ceramic plates and ceramic cups of the same appearance, these sauce dishes will quickly find themselves a part of your unique dinnerware set as cherished pieces. These Japanese sauce dishes make for wonderfully unique gifts, and also function as a beautiful ceramic piece for storing earrings, nuts, peanut shells, paper clips, beans, beads, and even work as a feeding dish for small animals like rabbits or guinea pigs. A beautiful presentation to hold your soy sauce and wasabi, they’d even look great holding ketchup for your fries! These excellently crafted works of Japanese ceramics are just what you need to make your table set special. Discontinued
  • Product Dimension (D 3-7/8"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-green-moss-ceramic-sauce-dish-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-green-moss-ceramic-sauce-dish-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1595|T1595|ITEM|"Rustic Rock Beverage Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1595.html"|""|(36.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"These four tumblers look equally attractive at a table in ancient Egypt or in today's modern home. The exteriors on each one vary between smooth and sandy. The cups all differ in their color scheme, ranging from alloy-brown to dark gray to a tan rust. On the brown cup, glossy green-gray spirals have been etched, creating a petroglyphic feel. They all sport ridges and a crackle glaze. Made in Japan, the whole assortment is packaged in a paper box. We recommend washing by hand.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 11 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-rock-beverage-set-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/rustic-rock-beverage-set-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2151|T2151|ITEM|"Rustic Sunflower Lover Yixing Tea Set for Two"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2150.html"|""|(68.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Yixing, China from quality yixing clay, this yixing tea set comes with a fine teapot and two matching tea cups.

    Featuring the unique design of a teapot with a tall handle and the raised motif of a large sunflower blossom on its sides as well as around the lid, this yixing tea set for two is in a charming mahogany red, and is the ideal gift for tea lovers and newly weds.

    Renowned for their unique brewing properties, yixing teaware are popular world wide among tea connoisseurs for their unique smooth porous textures that allow for faint traces of tea to be retained with each brew. Over time, yixing tea wares produce rich and complex tea flavors that cannot be reproduced with other types of teaware.

    For this reason, yixing teaware are highly sought after. With a cheery and rustic charm, this yixing tea set for two is a fun way to enjoy your favorite tea in style.

    Packaged in a paper gift box, this yixing tea set makes a fine gift. Hand washing is recommended for this item.

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  • Teapot Dimension (L 6-1/4"" x W 4-1/4"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Lid Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-3/4"" x H 1-3/4"")
  • Teapot Capacity (23 oz)
  • Cup Capacity (3 oz)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 4.7 oz)
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    		 Just as sushi, Mount Fuji, and sumo wrestlers are synonymous with Japanese culture, so is sake, Japan's famous rice wine. Dating back to the third century, sake has played a significant role in Japanese traditions. Around 250 A.D., sake's original recipe greatly differed from what it is today. Rice, millet, and chestnuts were chewed by villagers and then spat out into a communal barrel to ferment. Once the natural fermenting process was completed, the sake, then known as ""kuchikami no sake"", or ""chewing in the mouth sake"", was drank during special religious and social celebrations. Present at weddings and New Year's celebrations, sake was also used as an offering to the protectors of the fields in Shinto rituals after each harvest. Sake's first recorded appearance in the United States was in 1885. Newly immigrated Japanese laborers brought their beverage of choice with them when they were first enlisted to work in Hawaii's sugarcane fields. In the last hundred years, sake's popularity has skyrocketed throughout the U.S., and is now frequently served at Japanese restaurants and sushi bars.

    Today, the making of sake greatly differs from its ancient origins. The evolution is sake production occurred slowly with the discovery of yeast and its uses in the 17th century. As time went on and Japan entered World War Two, a severe rice shortage took place as the nation was forced to conserve resources in order to support the war effort. The government then ruled that pure alcohol and glucose would be combined with small measures of rice mash in order to continue productivity. As a result, this altered recipe functioned to quadruple the national sake output, and continues to be used today. Aside from the method used to create Japan's finest rice wine, fresh spring water and large white grains of rice aid in meeting strict standards that give sake its well-deserved reputation. To begin the production of sake, grains of rice must be polished, or milled, to remove the grains' outer exterior. Next, the rice must be cleaned, saturated with purified water, steamed, and cooled. The fermentation period begins when koji rice is added to the mixture, which slowly transforms starch into sugar, and then sugar into alcohol with the help of the yeast. After approximately 20 to 25 days of fermentation, water is added and the rice mash is filtered to create brand new sake. Lastly, the sake mixture must be skimmed and pasteurized before it's stored and bottled. All together, almost a year of milling, brewing, filtering, storing, and fermenting is needed before the sake is finally ready to be shipped around the world, as well as to local sake bars, or ""izakaya"".

    The selection of one's sake can prove to be difficult, whether you're a seasoned sake connoisseur, or just a little curious. Although sakes are predominantly brewed using the same method, their ingredients, along with brewing locations and styles vary just as their taste does. While some may be ""karakuchi"", or dry in flavor, others can be very sweet, or ""amakuchi"". ""Genshu"" is a term for extremely rare sake, especially in the U.S., because it is undiluted and its alcohol content is very high, and exceeds the average 15% to 17% alcohol content. ""Nigori-zake"" is a sake that is unfiltered, while ""Jizake"" is a marking that connotes the sake has been produced in a smaller brewery located in a rural area that does not brew on a large scale. Sakes generally fall into four categories; ""Junmai-shu"", ""Honjozo-shu"", ""Ginjo-shu"", and ""Daiginjo-shu"". ""Futsuu-shu"" is a term used for any type of obscure sake that does not fit into any of these four groupings.

    Junmai-shu sake is what is most frequently imported into the U.S. It is differentiated from other types of Japanese rice wine because it lacks distilled alcohol and other additives, and is made only with rice, water, and refined koji. The purest form of sake, it is made by altering the complex carbohydrates in the rice into fermentable and non-fermentable simple carbohydrates with a natural fungus that dissolves starch. Junmai-shu's main ingredient is rice that has been polished to remove approximately one third of the exterior of each grain. Junmai-shu's has a full-bodied flavor with a higher level of acidity. It is neither sweet, nor dry, and has a subtle fragrance. Of all sakes, Junmai-shu is often thought of as the best type to accompany a meal. As its taste is stronger than others, its presence is not silenced as easily with edibles. Honjozo-shu sake is very similar to Junmai-shu. Only a miniscule amount of distilled alcohol is added to the sake very late in the fermentation process. After this, water is put in to ensure the alcohol level remains constant. The same type of milled rice is used as well, but because ethyl alcohol is added to the list of ingredients, the taste of Honjozo-shu is both gentler and slightly drier. It also makes the scent of the sake more distinctive. Honjozo-shu sake is generally the most popular among sake experts, and is drank warm, which enhances its flavor and texture.

    Ginjo-shu sake is made both with and without added alcohol. What differentiates it from other sakes is the milling process the rice must go through before being used. Unlike Honjozo-shu and Junmai-shu, the rice used for Ginjo-shu sake must be polished so that slightly less than half of the grain is left remaining. Through this extensive milling process, natural proteins and fats are eliminated to ensure they don't hinder the fermentation process, which could cause the development of undesired flavors and other inconsistencies. Once the rice has been prepared, Ginjo-shu must go through a longer fermentation period while stored at extremely cold temperatures. The end result: highly complex sake with a sweet taste and fragrance, balanced by an unassuming delicateness.

    Daiginjo-shu sake is like ginjo-shu's more sophisticated older sibling. The rice used to produce Diaginjo-shu is thoroughly polished so that over half of the grain is removed. Afterward, its brewing process is very slow and demanding of personal attentiveness. Its fragrance is often compared to that of the sweetest, most pungent flowers. The full-bodied, complex taste that characterizes Diaginjo-shu is that of such a high quality, that it leaves virtually no aftertaste or pervasive remnants. Because so many of the hangover causing rice fats and proteins are carefully removed from Diaginjo-shu sake, hangovers are virtually impossible to have. Also, all sakes lack sulfites, which almost all other alcoholic beverages contain despite the fact that many drinkers have allergic reactions to them.

    The date of production and release is very important when deciding on a bottle of sake. Unlike fine French wines, sake should not age too much in its bottle. Better for drinking than storing, sake needs to be drunk before a year passes from its bottling date. Sake may be served at room temperature, chilled or warm, but never hot. When heated, it should never exceed body temperature. 50 degrees Fahrenheit is the ideal temperature to serve chilled sake, although any thing between 50 and 98 degrees is permissible. Also, sake keeps best when it is stored in a cool, dry place.

    Due to its increasing popularity, a plethora of sake brands may be purchased at your local grocery store, Japanese restaurant, or even online! Today, many bars and restaurants specializing in Japanese cuisine carry and serve a variety of brands for sake bombs, or warmed sake in a small, wooden cup. Tamanohikari sake is a very popular and accessible type of Diaginjo-shu. Other brands include the light and fragrant Kaiun, and Asahi Tenyu, which has a solid, dry taste and is best when warmed. Kokuryu is another highly regarded sake that has a delicately refined texture and flavor. Because there are approximately 1,800 sake breweries in Japan, along with a growing number throughout the United States, it is impossible to name the best sake brands. There are, however, a growing number of sake societies and tasting clubs throughout the U.S., in addition to an abundance of websites dedicated to sake.

    One of the most important aspects of drinking sake lays in its presentation. While vintage wines are drank with foods to improve the flavors of the food, sake is consumed with food to compliment the taste of the sake. Its crisp, delicate flavor is greatly enhanced by fish, light pasta and rice dishes, and most sauces prepared in a traditional Japanese, Chinese, Tai, or Vietnamese style. Among a myriad of dishes that accent sake's tastes and textures, sushi is above all one of the best types of food that can compliment your sake selection. Whether you prefer California rolls, unagi, or something more complex, sushi's light quality ensures that you won't be too full to continue on with your sake sipping. Stir-fries with delicate sauces and tempura also go well with all types of sake. Because sake is seen as a social drink, it is often served at parties, after family dinners, or when close friends meet and catch up on old times. As a result, the container in which sake is served and drank carries great importance.

    Sake sets come in a variety of sizes and styles, but are always symbolic of their server and their personal taste. Sets always include a jug or kettle, and come with any number of small cups, ranging from two to six. Available in porcelain, ceramic, wood, and metal, they often display intricate designs emblematic of Japan's artistically and culturally rich history. Although some sets are specifically designed to enhance the flavor of warm sake, or enrich the taste of cold sake, many sets are not temperature specific and may be used according to your mood and craving. Sake masu is a small wooden cup that holds .18 liters, and is one of the only types of sake containers that only cold sake may be drank from.

    Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have a myriad of sake sets for you to choose from. Varying in design and price, we're sure you'll find something that fits your needs and personality perfectly! Will it be a simple bamboo set or an ornate painted porcelain one? Once you browse through mrslinskitchen.com, we're certain you'll find the right sake set for you.

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    A true test of the quality of your sake or Japanese rice wine is to enjoy it at room temperature or chilled. The square versions of the Sake Masu types that we carry are traditional and give your sake ritual an authentic feel.

    The sake masu is part of many Japanese celebrations and is usually the cup of choice when a great big sake barrels are ceremoniously cracked open for special celebrations such as New Years, business openings, sports and political victories and of course, weddings.

    The sake masu was originally used to measure out rice from storage bins, but they quickly became popular for its ability to hold hefty portions of sake. In restaurants you will often receive an overflowing masu of sake placed upon a saucer to catch the extra and is a way for the owner to express his generosity towards you.

    The sake masu designs we carry range from the simple cedar boxes, to somewhat fancier lacquer covered versions like the Sake Masu 2 which is a unique take on the traditional square shapes.

    Just as every home has a shot glass or two, our sake cups are an important must have for sake lovers everywhere. Perfect for using for your sake bomb parties or to have as extras when you want to share your sake experience with more people, you will always have an extra cup for those unexpected moments. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1019 :S1228 :T2237 :S1179)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-masu-sake-cups-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-masu-bamboo-wooden-sake-sets-106.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8ws735|8WS735|ITEM|"Sake Masu 2"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8WS735.html"|""|(15.65)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Don't drink cold sake without using this lacquered sake masu! It features excellent craftsmanship and an attractive black and red color combination. This set includes two sake masu (cups). Made in Japan. Discontinued
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    Sake has grown in popularity recently in the United States, but it's been the alcoholic beverage of choice in Japan since the 17th century. MrsLinsKitchen.com carries a wide variety of sakeware for both cold and hot sake, in all different shapes and prices. For cold drinks, our gorgeous Cooling Purple set contains one jug featuring a blown-in cavity for ice to keep sake from becoming diluted. This sake set also contains two cups with frosted bottoms and see-through purple glass. For birthdays or other special occasions, the Longevity set has a "longevity" Asian motif on the jug. The jug and two cups both are glazed in dark and light brown for a stunning effect. If you like a more contemporary look, the Round and Square set comes in both blue and yellow. The tall jug in this sake set is square with one corner protruding and forming the spout. Two matching tumblers come with this set and feature vibrant, glazed color.

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    Whether you need traditional sakeware or want to dress your entire table with Asian style dinnerware, come and browse MrsLinsKitchen.com today!

     

    		  

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    Sake Sets

    If you and your friends enjoy drinking hot or cold sake at the restaurant and want to have the same experience in the comfort of your home; you must check out our vast selection of Japanese sake sets that we offer at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen.

    Each sake set features bottles and matching cups.  Choose from distinctive designs available in single sets, for two, and even larger parties. Our wide selection of Japanese sake set designs include: Floral Blossom, Chinese & Japanese Calligraphy, Asian Landscape, Solid Color, Glass Sake Set, and Earthen Sake Set to name but a few. A sake set makes a perfect hostess, house warming, birthday and wedding gift and is a unique way to express your appreciation and thoughtfulness.

    Since the third century in Japan, people have been consuming sake or “saki rice wine” as it is known in English. Sake can be enjoyed pleasurably by drinking it hot, cold or at room temperature. Normally, lower grades of sake are used when serving it hot. Small sips are poured into “tokkuri,” small traditional sake glasses. Higher grade sake is used when serving it cold, and small sake containers shaped like boxes, "sake masu" are the serving vessels.

    Mrs. Lin's kitchen carries sake sets for every occasion that will suit everyone's taste. From Japanese sake set collections, sold color sake sets, celadon sake bottles to cold sake carafes, you will be sure to find a perfect set with which to enjoy a quiet evening, or to toss back a sake bomb."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1655 :S1152 :S1000 :S1218 :S1234 :S1053 :S1204 :S1238 :S1237 :S1236 :S1235 :S1191 :S1213 :S1653 :S1151 :S1229 :S1001 :S935 :S1019 :S1228)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-537.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-539.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-sake-sets||ITEM|"Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The enjoyment of sake is a refinement, and just as the taste and temperature of sake needs to be perfect, its presentation is equally important.

    Here at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen, we seek to provide you with sake sets perfect for any occasion. From casual drink parties to formal contemplative enjoyment, our newly arrived sake sets will offer you magnificent options that cater to your needs.

    For interesting and unique selections, look through our Asian inspired selection. Our Earthen sake sets convey a natural and simple aesthetics that will please the purist in you. Our Chinese and Japanese poem sake sets add a contemplative and poetic sensibility to any sake drinking experience.

    We also carry floral blossom designed sake sets, solid color sake sets, glass sake sets, random design sake sets and good luck sake sets. Whatever the occasion and whatever your sense of style, we have something for you at Mrs Lin’s Kitchen.

    Shop our new arrivals and see what we have in store for sake lovers. From brewing to enjoyment, every step of sake preparation is an art form. And here at Mrs Lin’s kitchen, we want to keep the enjoyment of sake as enjoyable and tasteful as the drink was meant to be. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-ASIAN-INSPIRED-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-EARTHEN-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-CHINESE---JAPANESE-POEM-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-SOLID-COLOR-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-FLORAL-BLOSSOM-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-GLASS-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-SAKE-CUPS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-RANDOM-DESIGN-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-GOOD-LUCK---FORTUNE-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-BOOKS-ABOUT-SAKE :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-CHINESE---JAPANESE-CALLIGRAPHY-SAKE-SETS :WHAT-S-NEW-SAKE-SETS-ASIAN-LANDSCAPE-SAKE-SETS)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-485.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-495.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-sake-sets||ITEM|"Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Sake is one of the few alcoholic beverages that is so special, it requires its own decanter and sipping cups! Now you can stock up on our wide offerings of exquisite sake sets for one, two, or many more as we have reduced the prices on some of our most popular sake sets. Our vast variety of designs and styles on sale include choices from our Asian inspired themes such as the beautiful reproduction of a famous winter scene as replicated on Kanbara Sake Set II, or the beautifully glazed and shaped traditional pottery sake set called Sake Shop Sake Set. You'll find so many one of a kind, unique sake sets on sale now, it is time to take advantage and stock up!

    Sharing a bottle or urn of sake will lead to many heartfelt toasts, and what better way to seal a deal or bond your friendship than to toast with a cup of hot or cold, flavorful sake? The Burnt Cinnamon Sake Set that we now have on sale is just one of the many attractive and meaningful sake sets that we carry. Always perfect as a gift for birthdays, weddings, and housewarmings, now is the time to shop and save! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:SALE-SAKE-SETS-ASIAN-INSPIRED-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-FLORAL-BLOSSOM-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-CHINESE---JAPANESE-CALLIGRAPHY-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-EARTHEN-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-GOOD-LUCK---FORTUNE-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-CHINESE---JAPANESE-POEM-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-ASIAN-LANDSCAPE-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-SOLID-COLOR-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-RANDOM-DESIGN-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-SAKE-MASU--BAMBOO---WOODEN-SAKE-SETS :SALE-SAKE-SETS-SAKE-CUPS)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-480.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-493.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-clearance-sake-sets||ITEM|"Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"If you’re looking for beautiful Sake Sets but don't want to spend too much, then look no further! These unique, traditional Sake Sets are available at such great prices that the only thing you will have to worry about is the cost of the sake! If you love to relax and drink with your family and friends, these unique designs will be the perfect drink ware to enjoy some traditional sake. Some of these Sake Sets can also double as a Tea Set like the Blue Borders Sake Set or the Blue Karakusa Sake Set."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S936)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-475.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-492.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| clearance-sake-sets||ITEM|"Sake Sets & Sake Cups"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Sake Sets & Sake Cups

    Beautifully designed sake sets at incredibly low prices-- it might seem too good to be true, but these clearance sakeware items can really be yours for incredibly affordable prices! Need to pair your sake jug with a set of cups? Serve sake in style with this Clear Glass Sake Set for Five! If you’re looking for a personal sake cup just for yourself, our appealing Contemporary Brown on White Sake Cup are perfect options for you! Our clearance section also offers full sake sets, so that you can serve your sake with ease. Take a look at traditionally-designed sake sets such as our Edobe Sake Set and Japanese Kabuki Play Sake Set, which can serve you a personal cup whenever you’re in the mood for sake. If you want to be ready for guests, our natural Pink Puffs on Branches Sake Set serves four people with ease in a stylish way! Whether you’re looking for a single sake cup or an entire sake set, these high-quality items will do just the trick! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1152 :S1001 :S1235)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-sake-cups-24.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sake-sets-540.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11026|11026|ITEM|"Sakura Blossom Banded Design Blue Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11026.html"|""|(2.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"The rustic look of the natural wood tips of these charming chopsticks are unique and give these chopsticks a country feel. The upper half of the chopsticks are wrapped in a sakura blossom kimono pattern in either blue (11026) or pink (11027). Great as a pair for his and her dining, perfect as a gift for a lovely couple. Wrapped in cellophane for easy gift giving. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sakura-blossom-banded-design-blue-chopsticks-62.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sakura-blossom-banded-design-blue-chopsticks-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| sale||ITEM|"Sale"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen you always find everyday value on exquisite items, but in our Sale and Clearance Department, we offer some of the best prices on the most popular items we have collected. From the essential chopsticks and chopstick gift sets that we highly recommend for an authentic enjoyment of your Asian meal; to the ever popular good luck items and the assortment of sake sets, tableware and home decor, you will find great savings on all of the items found in our Sale department.

    With the substantial savings you enjoy, now is the time to browse all of beautiful items that are on sale. May we suggest a lovely teapot called the Brown Plum Blossom Yixing Teapot or the uniquely shaped Rosebud Yixing Teapot to add to your collection. Stock up on some origami paper for your folding and crafting needs. The Sushi Hobby Origami Paper or The Floral Print Washi Origami Paper are some unique patterns that are currently on sale. Good luck items are welcome year round, and we have included some traditionally powerful symbols of good luck like the Glass Maneki Neko Cookie Jar and the Daruma Piggy Bank as part of our sale as well. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:CLEARANCE :SALE-CHOPSTICKS-AND-CHOPSTICK-GIFT-SETS :SALE-ASIAN-COOKWARE :SALE-SAKE-SETS :SALE-ASIAN-TEAWARE :SALE-ASIAN-GIFTWARE :SALE-YIXING-TEAPOTS :SALE-ASIAN-HOME-DECORS :SALE-ORIGAMI :SALE-GOOD-LUCK-ITEMS :SALE-ASIAN-TABLEWARE)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sale-74.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sale-76.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12368|12368|ITEM|"Salmon Pink Cherry Blossom Japanese Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12368.html"|""|(6.95)|(5.55)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This Japanese soy sauce bowl may seem small, but it’ll open a huge amount of possibilities for your home! This Japanese dipping sauce bowl can be used to hold any of your favorite sauces and dips, whether that be soy sauce or hummus. Adding this Japan-made dipping bowl along with a cherry blossom chopstick rest to your dining table can elevate your dining spread to a whole new level of sophistication! But don’t just limit yourself to using this Japanese soy sauce bowl on your dining room table! This cherry blossom dipping bowl’s raised and scalloped edges also make it a wonderful choice to organize small trinkets such as keys, coins, and earrings. You can also fill this little Japanese dipping sauce bowl with small candies or peanuts and place it on your kitchen island for friends to enjoy! Featuring a stunning salmon pink color that evokes a feeling of springtime joy, this Japanese dipping sauce bowl takes on the shape of a fully-bloomed cherry blossom, complete with pistils in the dipping bowl’s interior. The exposed clay at the bottom of this Japanese dipping sauce bowl is a testament to the durable ceramic from which this bowl was made. Cherry blossoms are symbols of ephemerality and renewal in Japanese culture. Pair it along with a beautiful cherry blossom mug to create a meaningful gift combination any friend or family member will adore!
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    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/salmon-pink-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/salmon-pink-cherry-blossom-japanese-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11042|11042|ITEM|"Samurai Helmet Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11042.html"|""|(9.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"In the ancient Japanese military, the samurai was the warrior and could be instantly recognized by their elaborate headgear that matched their heavy armor. Also known in Japan as the kabuto, this helmet is a symbol of bravery and strength. It is not unusual to see different versions of a kabuto gracing a family’s home as a tribute to the boys and men of the family and a replica version is often used in decorating a home during the children’s day celebration. This ceramic version of the shogun helmet is carefully replicated to make a bold chopstick rest. Shaped like the actual helmet, the ceramic base is accented with navy blue and persimmon colors. The horn shaped ornament of the front is painted in shiny gold paint, this adds formality to the look of this piece. We have made it very easy for you to find the perfect pair of chopsticks that will look good resting on this rest from our wide selection. The navy, gold and persimmon combination is also available on many of our patterned tableware as well. A bold and daring way to liven your table top while keeping your chopsticks from rolling around. Made in Japan.
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    "|"Whether you’ve been enjoying sake for years or you’re just trying it out for the first time, this charming Japanese sake set will help you make your sake-drinking experience a delightful one! Featuring a design that is reminiscent of a sandy beach, this ceramic sake set comes with one sake jug and four small sake cups for you to enjoy a drink with friends and family. To enhance your drinking experience, you can fill a small rice bowl with snacks and side dishes that pair well with sake, such as tofu, oysters, fish roe, or scallops. Equipped with a small twine rope around the sake jug’s spout to help with pouring, this Asian sake set will surely garner complements from all your guests! Made in Japan with high-quality ceramic, this incredible Japanese sake set will be a well-loved gift for all those who receive it! Its delightful design will remind all your friends and family of a sunny day on the beach. Packaged in a paper box and ready to be gift-wrapped, this ceramic sake set is the perfect gift for any occasion, whether it be a wedding, graduation, or housewarming party. Intricately made, this ceramic sake set should be delicately hand-washed. This Asian sake set’s mix of textures and colors is what gives it whole new level of uniqueness. The top halves of both the sake jug and sake cups are painted in a gorgeous light green jade color and finished with a shiny glaze that is smooth to the touch. The bottom half of each piece is covered in a speckled brown color, accompanied by a rough sandy texture that will help you ensure a firm grip on both the jug and the cups. This natural design gives off the same organic feeling as the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Collection, which has many pieces you can pair with this amazing Japanese sake set.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/4"" x H 1-3/4"")
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    "|"Show off your taste in artwork with this Chinese calligraphy picture. Featuring a landscape scene with homes in the foreground and mountains towering above with trees in-between. The background is real sprayed gold, which looks glittery in a subtle way. The rim around the picture and the rest of the card holder is shiny, smooth gold. The card holder is shipped to you in a red crackle gift box. The business card case can hold up to 10 cards. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
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    "|"Intended to resemble the beautiful depths of the Wakasa Bay off the Sea of Japan, Wakasa-nuri style lacquerware originated centuries ago in the Edo period of Japan. Wakasa lacquerware is typically made through seashell patterns which form very unique designs, and these chopsticks are a great example of this with circular patterns of vibrant colors! With a red, wide body made from quality high-grain wood, these made-in-Japan handmade chopsticks are coated in Wakasa style lacquer that is resilient and smooth to the touch. Dining on sushi or other food from the sea, knowing the meaning behind these Wakasa patterns adds an element of wonder to every meal. Pairing excellently with any of our sushi plate sets, this set of chopsticks would also look especially great matching tones with a red chrysanthemum bento box for meals on the go. Pair these with a beautiful or playful ceramic chopstick rest for your own table or for a unique gift to friends and family. An enchanting labor intensive work of art, this pair of handmade Japanese lacquered chopsticks makes for a unique gift idea. Ships in plastic bag. Hand washing is recommended.
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    		 The white, alabaster face, cherry red lips, ebony hair—a geisha’s face has been a fascinating icon of ancient Japanese tradition and beauty for more than a century. Their porcelain visage dominates the international landscape—in paintings, books, and high-fashion shirts.

    While tracing the development of this classic Japanese archetype, we will school you in how a naïve ingénue can blossom into a gorgeous, astute geisha, giving you a glimpse into the karyukai, “the flower and willow world.” We will disprove the common misconception that geisha are simply high-class courtesans. In fact, geisha were a unique social class able to exercise a degree of independence denied to other Japanese women.

    During the 17th century, “pleasure quarters” popped up throughout Japan. These areas played host to raucous parties with song, dance, and jokes. Some of these festivities had ring masters, known as taikomochi, who would make sure that fun and games continued. Taikomochi, a job taken by males, acted like a court jester—singing, dancing, or telling stories and jokes. Often, if a group of men went out drinking, they’d hire one for entertainment. Eventually, these entertainers/artists took on the name gei-sha, which literally translates to “arts person.”

    The first known woman to employ the geisha moniker emerged during a time when prostitutes and courtesans were gaining patronage. In 1750, a prostitute named Kikuya was developing a following for her talent for singing and playing a shamisen, a Japanese three-string guitar. She decided to become an entertainer only. Soon, other women who held jobs like tea-brewer, drum-bearer, or dancer began referring to themselves as geisha or real artists. By the 1800s, the term geisha became associated with artistically-inclined women, who were surpassing courtesans in popularity.

    Until WWII, geisha thrived in dozens of teahouses around Japan’s Kyoto region. However, becoming a geisha was like studying a vocation while being an indentured servant. Girls learning about all the work beyond the painted smile often had no choice. Many destitute families from the countryside sold their young daughters to geisha houses. These houses were run by okasan, or den mothers, who saw to a girl’s geisha training. Taking in a girl was like making an investment and a geisha mother was entitled to any future dividends.

    To help pay for her education, room, and board, a geisha-to-be had to work as a household maid. And starting geisha training at age six or seven wasn’t unusual. Even a little girl was expected to complete numerous chores, household errands and assist the geisha, maiko (apprentice geisha), and okasan living with her. She generally dressed in a yukata, an ankle-length, kimono-like garment which wraps around the knees like a bandage. Her obi also is constructed to stretch from the neckline to the back of the knees, unlike a maiko’s which reaches the ground.

    Meanwhile, these girls also attended classes in musical instruments, singing, traditional dance, the tea ceremony, and the art of conversation. She also learned geisha vocabulary and to speak with the regional accent of the geisha district. Furthermore, mastering etiquette was, and still is, essential to building a geisha appearance. A girl needed to know how to properly bow, greet patrons and friends, and speak in a high-pitched, girlish voice. She’d also have to memorize the names and ranks of everyone in any known social hierarchy of her geisha district.

    The first milestone on the path to geisha-hood was when a girl became a maiko. At times, girls becoming a maiko had to meet a Hollywood-starlet standard; she should have an attractive face and be robust and healthy enough for the intense commitment and long hours of education. In the past, maiko status usually came at age 11. Besides a new professional name, which reflected which geisha household she was tied to, a maiko also donned a new hairstyle, ware-shinobu, which means young and cute. Keeping hair in tact wasn’t easy. Girls usually were forced to sleep on a lacquered, wooden pillow—padded on the top for the neck. Den mothers sometimes put brown flaky rice husks under the pillow. Hence, if a girl woke up with rice in her hair, the mother would know she had let her head slip.

    Another significant event was choosing a geisha to serve as an older sister. Generally, the more beautiful and popular a geisha was, the luckier her maiko would be. For, a truly adored geisha could get her “little sister” into the best tea houses, introduce important people, and perhaps even lend her a little glory.

    Once a maiko and geisha paired up, they united in a special ceremony, san-san-kudo. Associated with weddings, san-san-kudo translates to mean “three times three, nine times,” referring to the act of a bride and groom each taking three sips from three different-sized, lacquer sake cups. In this case, the sharing of sake symbolizes the new bond between a geisha apprentice and a more experienced geisha. With this ceremony, they are now seen to have a special sister connection, en musubi, which cannot easily break. Away from the pomp and circumstance, the senior geisha would take an active role in her maiko’s education. She’d oversee her progress in comprehending the geisha lifestyle and conduct, dancing, and music. The pressure intensified also because an older geisha had to take the blame for any mistakes made by her maiko.

    After a minimum five-year commitment to the maiko lifestyle, a girl—usually by age 15—reaches a pinnacle of her debut, or misedashi. Literally translated to mean “store opening,” the three-day debut of a maiko on the geisha stage is often a regal occasion. Her milestone was highlighted by a collar-changing ceremony, or erikae; a maiko’s thick, red embroidered under-collar was replaced with a geiko’s white one. In addition, her hair was shorn in anticipation of having to don a wig. A geisha could be treated like a celebrity as she became acquainted with people all over the district with photographers chronicling her movement. These three days were filled with socializing and attending evening parties. A newly minted maiko also received monetary gifts from other house mothers that would help fund her debut. Between classes, kimonos, and make-up, a debut was an expensive affair to execute.

    One aspect of geisha life that many girls admire is the numerous kimono and obi changes. In the geisha world, kimono couture is as integral as knowing how to sing and manipulate a shamisen. Woven of the smoothest silk, kimonos are typically dyed with designs of landscapes showing palaces, bridges, streams, trees, or birds—all in the colors of fine jewelry. During the cooler months (September thru April), a geisha wears a double-layered awase kimono of thick silk lined with crepe. Summer would allow for lighter, single-layered kimonos. But in July and August, she might wear a silk fine enough to be almost transparent. Traditionally, somber colors and fresher shades are worn in the cooler and hotter months, respectively—for instance, pale green layered on deep purple in January or rose and slate blue in October. And in the spring, she might wear a kimono with cherry blossoms. The flora and fauna on a kimono design usually reflect the season it’s meant to be worn for. In Japanese culture, the more fabric a geisha is swathed in, the more attractive she looks to a man. You can get a sense of the fashion by looking at Mrs. Lin’s elaborate cotton kimonos in our giftware section.

    Proper application of makeup makes a geisha transformation complete. In the old days, geisha wore makeup made from white lead, which was ultimately hazardous, leaving skin yellowish and prematurely wrinkled from daily use. Today, geisha can purchase gentler makeup from manufacturers such as Kanebo. After laying white make-up and powder on the face, the eye sockets and sides of the nose are touched with pink. Then the neck and shoulders are painted white. The eyebrows may get shaded in more. The eyes and lips are outlined in red. Finally, a tiny petal of red is painted in the center of the lower lip only; only after a year does a maiko get to paint her upper lip. Some flesh at the nape of the neck is left unpainted; for many Japanese men, this untouched glimpse of skin is sexier than a girl gallivanting around with a bare midriff. Reconstructing the same mask every time a geisha goes out takes a lot of artistic talent.

    In the 1800s and early 1900s, a geisha’s main goal was to get some financial semblance and start paying off her debts. The solution was often found in the form of a danna. A danna was a male sponsor whose role, in some ways, was similar to a husband’s. If negotiations worked out between a man and the house mother, a geisha would accept him as her danna. He would dole out a monthly allowance for her rent, living expenses, wardrobe, and tuition fees for classes. In addition, he’d pay an hourly rate for her company. Most importantly, he could make her his concubine. Thus, a geisha would retire from geisha life and say a farewell by handing out dishes of white rice to teachers, seniors, friends, and colleagues. The white rice represented the idea that she would remain with her danna until her hair turned white (However, if she didn’t expect it to be long-term, she might sprinkle a few red azuki beans in the rice to insinuate that the arrangement was only temporary). In the end, many geisha went on to marry, open their own tea houses, or raise daughters who would carry on geisha traditions.

    Today, some worry that geisha are an endangered species—a symbol of fading Japanese traditions. In the 1920s, the Kyoto region had an all-time high of 80,000 geisha. In Gion, Kyoto’s most famous geisha district, there were 2,500 geisha and 106 maiko. By the end of WWII, only 1,200 women were working as geisha. By 1999, approximately 195 geisha and 55 maiko were entertaining, with 90 geisha and 22 maiko in Gion. However, the positive side of moving into a modern age is that girls now train to be geisha voluntarily. Girls typically enjoy childhood before embarking on geisha studies in their late teens. A girl who commits to being a geisha either wants to pursue more classical arts or fulfill a personal fantasy—not to get out of debt.

    The continuing ability of geisha beauty to entrance those in and outside the Land of the Rising Sun has not faded with time. You can preserve your own snapshot of geisha glamour with one of our detailed geisha figurines, complete with kimono and fan. We also have chopsticks, sake ware, tea cups, and paper wallets graced with geisha portraits. All of these items would make fitting gifts for Japanese history buffs or anyone eagerly anticipating Hollywood’s interpretation of geisha life. Keep a piece of enchanting tradition close to you.

    		   OUR 2005 NEWSLETTERS

    Full Of Fortune

    All About Sushi (part II)

    Secret Lives Of Geisha

    Specialty Japanese Cookware

    Rice The Golden Grain

    Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    Azuki Beans

    Washi Paper Production and Uses

    Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    Fortune Cookies: The Real San Fransisco Treat

     

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    "|"There are so many uses for this beautiful little Japanese soy sauce dish, making it an easy choice to welcome into your home! Completely glazed with a dark green accompanied by a multitude of brown speckles near the rim and outer surface, this dish looks as if it was plucked from nature and has wild moss growing on its surface. Perhaps the most noticeable part of this little sauce dish’s design is the large cream white cosmos flower in its center. Engraved into the dish’s interior, this flower is depicted to be growing on a light brown vine with small white petals on it. With raised edges, this small Japanese soy sauce dish is made to hold any sauce or condiment of your choice. However, aside from just holding sauces for your food, you can consider using this enchanting ceramic plate to hold small office supplies like paper clips, staples, or tacks. You can even leave this Japan-made plate near the door to hold your keys or put candies and peanuts in it to give guests a small snack at the table! Once you’re done using it, you can put this little dish straight into the dishwasher for easy clean up. This Japanese soy sauce dish sets itself apart from other single saucers (asian-tableware-asian-saucers--single-) through its incredible symbolic design. Within Japanese culture, cosmos flowers are symbols of wholeness, peace, beauty, and the joys of requited love. Whether you are welcoming this functional little dish into your home or gifting it to a friend you love, this timeless dish is sure to impress anyone who sets eyes on it! (Discontinued)
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    For sturdier, more ornate chopsticks, you've come to the right place. Fancy chopsticks, you ask? Only if you think chopsticks inlaid with abalone shells, accented with sparkling specks of shell, or Ebony Chopsticks with Triple Oyster Dots are decadent.

    You'll never have to ask, ""where can I find Chinese chopsticks"" after visiting our site. Pull these babies out for your fancy dinner, or even keep them with your accessories if you're looking for beautiful hair chopsticks or custom chopsticks just right for you."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12249 :12248 :12247 :12066 :11975 :10045 :8124 :12381 :12380)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/shell-decorative-wood-chopsticks-4.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/bone-shell-chopsticks-116.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12066|12066|ITEM|"Shimmered Ocean with Shell Inlay Asian Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12066.html"|""|(25.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality wood, these wonderfully elegant Asian chopsticks are surely attention catchers while serving your special guest when you are hosting a nice dinner party.

    This elegant chopstick features mostly the color black for the bottom of the chopsticks, with three section of ocean shimmered blue colored on the top. Within the ocean blue it lays tiny shells imbedded into the chopsticks forming a nice slightly protruding layer for each blue section. While looking at the top of this Asian chopsticks you would notice the glittery silver outlining each of the ocean blue section. With a uniform look and design, these chopsticks are finished off with a smooth and glossy texture.

    With this beautifully designed Asian chopsticks, this item would definitely be one to add if your are a collectors of unique chopsticks. Whether you use it as a hair piece or for eating, this would surely bring style to whichever one you choose from. This chopstick comes packaged in a plastic chopstick bag, which would be ideal for gift wrapping services. Wrap these up and give it away this winter as Christmas presents.

    This item is sold individually and hand washing is recommended for this item.
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  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan from wood, these authentic Japanese chopsticks feature a simplistic contemporary design that will catch anyone’s attention.

    With a deep but vibrant shimmering forest green, these authentic Japanese chopsticks are topped off with a simple black color, which is then decorated with silver holographic cherry blossoms and petals that fall towards the more green section of the chopsticks.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze, these authentic Japanese chopsticks also have a tapered tip that has a grainier feel. This texture on the tip of the chopsticks makes it easier to hold onto slippery foods like noodles when eating. Give as a gift and pair up with the Purple version for couples.
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    "|"Made in Japan from wood, this wooden Japanese doll is a short and adorable size for placing on your work desk as a companion.

    With a smooth and glossy surface, this Japanese wooden doll features a small round girl with closed eyes and smiling red lips. Her short dark wood brown hair runs to her back where the top beige portion of her kimono is. This kokeshi doll girl is gracefully holding up both her hands together where her beige kimono fades into a bright pink. On her kimono are several decorative hand painted cherry blossom in a shimmering silver color. The center of each cherry blossom also blooms in a golden metallic color.

    Perfect for displaying even in the most crowded areas because of its small size, this wooden Japanese doll is also slightly heavy, making it great for holding down papers as well. Packages in a paper box, this kokeshi doll will make a great gift for students and desk workers.
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    "|"Made in Japan, this lovely Japanese pop up greeting card features a unique pop-up three dimensional and 360 degree view design. Take your friends and loved ones on a tour around Kyoto with this charming greeting card.

    With the famous Mount Fuji rising in the background, famous sites in Kyoto are features on all four sides of this adorable Japanese pop up greeting card. Featuring Kyoto palace, Torii gates, To ji temple, and Kinaki ji temple, scenic cherry blossom trees in bloom frame the poetic sights.

    Graceful geishas also add charm to this lovely Japanese pop up greeting card. Quiet activities of people standing on a traditional bridge, along the waterfront of boating add a lively element to this card.

    With the message “Season’s Greetings” written out in gold, this Japanese pop up greeting card also comes with a manila envelope for you to send your well wishes to friends and family.
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  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz)
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    "|"Japanese cherry blossoms in nighttime make for a truly special sight, and these wooden and lacquered black chopsticks with white Sakura imprints help to envision such a magical scene. Leading from black at the top down to the earthen brown tone wood, these Japanese chopsticks show a vision of falling cherry blossom petals toward the earth symbolized by the chopsticks’ ends. Nothing would be better than to finish the scene off with a scrumptious piece of nigiri sushi lifted from one of our delicately made sushi plates. These made-in-Japan chopsticks are coated in a fine and smooth lacquer that feels delicate to the touch while being resilient and dishwasher safe. With a square body resembling Tokyo style chopsticks, this set is made from high-quality fine-grain wood that will last through years of daily use. Pair these with a unique and playful chopstick rest for a completed table setting, or for a lovely gift or party favor!
  • Chopsticks Dimension (9"" Long)
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz)
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    "|"These beautiful black and blue lacquer Japanese chopsticks are styled after “Edo Kibashi”,a traditional style of chopsticks made in Tokyo for over 100 years. These Edo (old word for Tokyo) style chopsticks typically have geometrical bases which make them much sturdier and easier to grip than other kinds. Made from carefully selected, dense grain wood and coated in fine, resilient lacquer, these Japanese chopsticks also feature wonderful images of falling Japanese cherry blossom petals at the end of spring. “Sakurafubuki” is the Japanese word for when cherry petals fall like snowflakes, which is depicted here by the grainy imprint of the Japanese cherry blossom petals scattered along the smooth lacquer surface. Every great noodle or rice bowl should always be accompanied by a pretty pair of chopsticks, and these ones have so much character that they’ll quickly become your favorite! The color of these Japanese chopsticks pairs well with a fine set of dark blue cherry blossom dinnerware, and their muted tones would make vibrant sushi all the more enticing. These Edo style chopsticks are made in Japan from the finest woods and are coated with a resilient lacquer that is made to be dishwasher safe. They’ll last the test of time and will stay with you for every Asian dinner, and would also be the perfect gift for a friend who likes fine Asian dining, or even for those who just enjoy their Cup Noodles!
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  • Product Wt. (0.2 oz)
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    "|"Enjoy sake in style with this enchanting modern ceramic sake set! Complete with a beautiful square-shaped carafe and four matching sake cups, this Japanese sake set is the perfect choice for a relaxing sake night with your family and friends. Whether you like your sake warmed or chilled, this Asian sake set is great for any occasion, whether that be a day with friends or a fancy dinner party. Fill up a Black Cherry Blossom Ceramic Saucer with peanuts, edamame, or any other small snack for your guests to enjoy with their sake! Made from high-quality ceramic, this Asian sake set is not only beautiful, but also extremely practical. After you’re done using this Japanese sake set, you can simply wash it in the dishwasher and it’ll be ready to be used again! Additionally, this Japan-made ceramic sake set will come pre-packaged in a nice gift box, making it a wonderful housewarming, wedding, or graduation gift! This Japanese sake set’s design is both simple and sophisticated, and matches well with other tableware pieces such as those from the Black Alloy Collection. Each of the pieces in this contemporary Asian sake set features a glossy black that is smooth to the touch, as well as matte shades of silver that are covered with shiny black speckles. These shades of black and silver evoke the atmosphere of the faint moonlight cutting through the darkness of the night. This ceramic sake set is a wonderful asset for anyone looking to create a sleek look and feel to their dinnerware!
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-5/8"" x H 2"")
  • Jug Dimension (2-3/8"" x 2-3/8"" x H 6-1/2"")
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    		 Most of us have grown weary of hearing or reading about the overwhelming amount of bad news regarding finances, housing, employment, etc., that seems lately to have become an everyday occurrence. If you are ready to make some simple changes in your home and work environment to turn the weak or stagnant energy around you into something strong and positively charged and which at the very least will create a feeling of hope and rejuvenation, then you should give the four thousand year old, time tested ancient practice of Feng Shui a try. There is nothing to lose and who knows what positive occurrences are just waiting to happen in your life by making a few changes in your surroundings?

    Feng Shui literally means “wind & water”. The ancient Chinese believed that a location that possessed good feng shui was a great conductor of ch,i, also called the “life force “. These locations that thrived more than others were sheltered from the wind, but also received plenty of sun and rain for abundant crops. Eventually, these naturally prime locations were all spoken for, and so the ancient Chinese developed a system after centuries of study that is called feng shui. Feng shui is a method of creating an environment that attracts ch,i to come and flow freely, even if it wouldn,t be naturally inclined to. Practitioners believe that ch,i is the single most important factor that influences our lives for better or worse and the lack of ch,i can seriously affect a person,s health and fortune.

    There are volumes of books and manuals written regarding the practice and application of Feng Shui. If you are encouraged to practice feng shui in a more precise way, you should study them and learn how to chart spaces accordingly. Mrs. Lin,s Kitchen has starter kits and manuals available for your pleasure, and I also urge you to take a look at our newsletter archive dated February 2003 to read about balance of Yin and Yang, the five elements of earth, water, fire, wood and metal, and a description of the charting technique used to make calculations in feng shui, with helpful cures for your home, including the bedroom, living room and kitchen. .

    For the purpose of this newsletter, I am focusing on three important areas that were not covered in the previous newsletter. They are the entrance way, bathroom and office. .

    Entranceways:

    Outdoors: Water features placed near a front door symbolizes the desire to receive wealth. Landscaping leading up to your home should be trimmed and pathways need to be kept in good repair. In feng shui, the color red attracts celebration, prosperity and joy into the house. Many believers will paint their front door red or plant red flowers to better attract this ch,i.

    Indoors: Your entryway is a reflection of who you are and sets the tone for the rest of the home. In feng shui, traditionally the best painting in the house is displayed by the front door, and special care is taken to make this first impression of your home a welcoming one. Can you improve your entryway by adding color, or reducing clutter, or hanging artwork and displaying flowers?

    All entranceways are considered to be the mouth of the ch,i as it is from where the ch,i arrives into your home and travels through it. You need to make yours inviting by providing light, a clear pathway, with doors that open inward to the biggest part of your room. If your entryway is narrow and you want to stimulate the ch,i, add a brass wind chime outside to uplift the energy, or place nice bells on the door knob that will guide the ch,i inside. Feng shui dictates that the doors to any room should open into a space, to draw good ch'i throughout the house. If your doors open out, you should re-hang them, or add a wind chime and place a mirror outside that will reflect the energy back towards your home. If your front door is near an elevator, your remedy for the energy that is unstable due to the constant motion of the elevator can be to place a rock or heavy object near your entryway in order to stabilize the ch,i to stay in your home. A mirror on your front door will also deflect the unstable energy of the elevator.

    Bathrooms: The bathroom is considered to be an important room in the home because it is bonded to water and the element of water is most closely associated with money and emotions. In Feng Shui, plumbing is a considered a threat to ch,i as it has the potential to suck the energy down the drain as it does with water. We don,t want to flush our or prosperity down the toilet, so these are some areas to watch out for. Try to keep the drains of the tub and sink closed when they,re not being used. The powerful force of a flushing toilet also sucks up energy, so it is best to flush with the lid closed and keep the lid closed when not in use. Fix drips and leaks immediately. It is better if the toilet not in direct view of the door, but if this is not possible, place an object or painting elsewhere to distract people from noticing the toilet first. Keep your bathroom clean, and beautify them with paint, new towels, plants or other decorations.

    Offices: An office at home or at work should be a place of power, what happens here directly leads to your success. For home offices, if your work is action driven, your office would do well near the front of the house and if your work is more contemplative, try to put your office near the rear of the house. In all cases, make sure that you are sitting in the most powerful position in the room. This is facing the door but not directly in line with it, this welcomes all business that comes your way. Your chair should be your throne; it must be comfortable and support your body. It is better to have a wall instead of a window or door behind you. If you do have a window behind you, put plants, shades or furniture there as a buffer. If you can,t sit facing the door, put a mirror on or behind your desk to reflect the door. You must keep your office organized; the ch'i cannot flow freely through clutter and chaos. Sharp corners and angles promote aggression and irritation, try to use rounded furniture or pillows as accents or soften the sharpness by using plants or textiles as accents. Use colors and images that keep you inspired.

    These aforementioned remedies and cautions are simply suggestions on how feng shui can be practiced in these important places that affect your life. This is not a proven science, but with little to lose and perhaps something to gain it might be worth a try and it is one way to feel more in control of your life circumstances. With a little practice, you will find what “feels right” for you and your space will be more beautiful for it.

    		OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters
    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

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    "|"Enjoying sake with a group of family and friends is one of the simple joys of life. This Japanese sake set portrays that sentiment perfectly with its traditional and organic design! The body of the sake jug is covered in a rich dark brown color, which accentuates the Chinese character for “life” that is written in bold white calligraphic strokes. This smooth and glossy brown fades into a thick stripe of speckled blue, which is directly contrasted by the snowy white color of the sake jug’s rim. The sake cups in this ceramic sake set take on a similar design, covered in the same dark and shiny brown color. Each sake cup has a swathe of speckled blue and white paint near the light brown rim, giving off a natural design and color scheme that matches that of the Glacier Ice Collection. This entire Japanese sake set is finished with a shiny glaze that is smooth to the touch. This Asian sake set is perfect for serving sake in style, regardless of whether you prefer it chilled or warmed. The twine rope around the sake jug’s spout makes the sake easy to pour, allowing you and your friends to enjoy many cups of your favorite sake. Each sake cup also has a ribbed exterior, to prevent any slips or spills from occurring. You can consider using a small ceramic bowl to serve snacks that pair well with your sake, such as edamame, peanuts, or fish roe. With its unique and meaningful design, this Japan-made ceramic sake set makes for a wonderful gift, whether that be for yourself, or for one of your sake-loving friends! You’ll love this Asian sake set even more after finding out it is dishwasher safe, as this can save you lots of time when cleaning up! This Japanese sake set comes packaged in a paper box, ready to be wrapped as a gift.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Jug Dimension ( H 6-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6.8 oz)
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    "|"This sake set is a must-have for any entertainer who seeks something unique. Sake is a great way to complement a meal, and this set will bring a touch of the Old World to your gathering. If you prefer, it also makes a creative wine carafe. The four cups and jug have a rustic, blue matte finish with shiny black flecks--and both feature the Chinese character for wine. A dark olive brown glaze finishes off the server's spout and neck. A brown rope wraps around the jug, creating a simple pouring handle for hot sake. It doubles as a hanging rope – simply hang the carafe on a hook for a beautiful addition to your kitchen décor. It will be ready at a moment's notice! The ceramic set comes gift- boxed. Made in Japan.
  • Cup Dimension (D 2"" x H 2"")
  • Jug Dimension (L 2-3/4"" x W 2-3/4"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Cup Capacity (1.5 fl. oz.)
  • Jug Capacity (15 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 8 oz.)
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    Made in China, this Chinese chopsticks set comes with five pairs of simple wooden chopsticks. Simply and elegantly designed, this chopsticks set is a versatile option that will complement a wide variety of tableware.

    Lacquered to a lovely glossy sheen, this Chinese chopsticks set features a minimalist design of two set of carved lines, in sets of four, on the top of the chopsticks. The chopsticks in this set also feature the carved hexagonal form that gives definition and shape to the overall form of the chopsticks.

    Designed with a tapering shape with gridded tips, this Chinese chopsticks set is a great option that will cater to both first time users and seasoned users of chopsticks. Environmental friendly, and functional, this chopsticks set showcases the natural beauty of wood and the pattern of wooden grain, and is a wonderful choice for those looking for a practical set of chopsticks with a simple elegant charm.

    Please note that this item is not dishwasher safe, and hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
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  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/single-cherry-blossom-red-chopsticks-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/single-cherry-blossom-red-chopsticks-66.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| asian-teaware-asian-tea-cups-traditional-single-cup||ITEM|"Single Cups"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Far from confined to a social setting, tea, at times, is best enjoyed alone. Whether you are sipping tea and reading the morning paper, unwinding to your favorite music after a long day at work, or enjoying a quiet afternoon, enjoy moment to moment with your tea served in your own special teacup."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T2308 :T1864 :T1797 :T1459 :12406)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/single-cups-20.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/traditional-single-cup-162.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11182|11182|ITEM|"Single-Serving White and Green Floral Donburi Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11182.html"|""|(25.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"This charming single-serving white and green floral donburi bowl allows you to enjoy a delicious rice side dish or rice bowl meal with convenience and ease. Made in Japan, this classic ceramic ware selection is sized just right for individual servings of rice, soup, vegetable or meat dishes.

    Literally meaning bowl, donburi, or simply don, is a Japanese word commonly used to describe classic rice bowl meals. These traditional dishes are commonly enjoyed during lunch, and are beloved throughout Japan for their easy preparation and basic yet tasty flavor combinations.

    There are a variety of donburi dishes that vary depending on the region, season and occasion. Some of the most popular include: gyu-don (beef and onions), maguro-don, (tuna sashimi), oyako-don, (egg and chicken), and ten-don (tempura-style vegetables and seafood topped with soy sauce).

    Now, you can experiment with serving and enjoying your own home cooked rice bowl dishes with this lovely single-serving floral-theme donburi bowl. Each two-piece selection comes with a bowl and removable green-handled lid-just right for keeping your food hot until mealtime.

    Simple yet elegant paintings of light and dark green grasses and delicate blue flowers decorate each bowl and lid. A solid green line circles the inner and outer rims and foot of each bowl, while a bumpy-textured surface provides a perfect complement to the piece's natural motif.

    Each ceramic donburi bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe, making it an easy-to-use and maintain gift for busy cooks and professionals, as well as newlyweds and new homeowners. Its compact shape also makes it ideal for use in dorms, apartments, campers and other small kitchen or dining spaces. The two-piece lid and bowl design is also practical for transporting side dishes to pot lucks and dinner parties.
  • Donburi Bowl Dimension (D 6-1/8"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 4.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/single-serving-white-and-green-floral-donburi-bowl-last-one-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/single-serving-white-and-green-floral-donburi-bowl-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|5| ind||EMPTY.|"Site Map"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/site-map-30.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/site-map-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 4036|4036|ITEM|"Six Inch Assorted Color Wave Motif Japanese Washi Paper Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/4036.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Crafted in Japan, this delicate set of Japanese washi paper comes with 16 double sided sheets in four lovely colors. Each exquisitely crafted to feature the charming wave motif of rolling ocean tide found in many forms of traditional Japanese design, this lovely washi paper set is a wonderful way to create origami projects with a unique and subtle aesthetic.

    With four lovely shades of colors to choose from, this Japanese washi paper set comes with delicate lace-like origami papers in blue, green, red, and pink and are smoothly textured.

    Known as seikaiha, the unique motif is a stylized depiction of rolling waves on a lively sea, with ocean waves rolling in one after another in a succession of joyful movement. With this lovely Japanese washi paper set, you can transform origami projects you had in mind into exquisite works of art. (Discontinued)
  • Origami Dimension (L 5-7/8"" x W 5-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-assorted-color-wave-motif-japanese-washi-paper-set-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-assorted-color-wave-motif-japanese-washi-paper-set-28.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7534|7534|ITEM|"Six Inch Fuchsia Origami Folding Papers"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7534.html"|""|(4.05)|(1.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"In a charming fuchsia, these single sided origami folding papers are a great way to create delightful origami projects. With fifty single sided sheets, you can turn flat sheets of paper into amazing designs and creations.

    Origami folding is a traditional Japanese folk art, requiring nothing more than a piece of paper and one’s imagination, two dimensional papers are turned into amazing masterpieces simply by the act of folding. Beginning in Edo period Japan, creative practitioners of this art have come up with inventive ways to imitate living and non-living objects. Today, this imaginative form of art is still well-loved around the world, and you can find countless books on ingenious origami methods and instructions.

    Simple origami creations often only require one paper, but more complex designs may require joining multiple papers together. If you want to try your hands at something slightly more challenging, it may be a good idea to stock up on several types and colors of papers.

    These lovely origami folding papers come in a lovely fuchsia and will make lovely petals, blossoms, and animals. Great for children and adult, these origami papers will yield hours of fun.

    These papers come in the shape of a square, the most versatile shape for paper folding, and are slightly larger than the average origami paper. They come wrapped in clear plastic wrapper for protection.

    These basic origami folding papers also come in pink , lavender, black, sky blue, red, yellow, and light green. With a little imagination , you can create a whole origami world made of papers.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-fuchsia-origami-folding-papers-63.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-fuchsia-origami-folding-papers-64.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7530|7530|ITEM|"Six Inch Lavender Origami Paper Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7530.html"|""|(4.05)|(1.95)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"In a lovely lavender, this origami paper set comes with fifty single sided sheets. Made in Japan, these lavender papers are made with high quality Japanese papers. Larger than most average papers, these origami papers come in the shape of a square, the most versatile shape for paper folding.

    You can now try your hand at the traditional Japanese craft of paper folding. Originating in Edo period Japan, origami has become something of an art form, with countless artists and hobbyists alike creating and inventing new techniques and styles. The possibilities are endless. And all you need is your imagination and origami papers to get started.

    These lovely lavender origami papers come wrapped in a clear plastic wrapping and are great for children and adults alike. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, this origami paper set will offer hours of fun and lots of possibilities. It can be combined with other colors for complex projects, or it can be used on its own for something simpler. Either way, you will have lots of fun creating, crafting objects from a flat sheet of paper.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-lavender-origami-paper-set-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-lavender-origami-paper-set-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7528|7528|ITEM|"Six Inch Orange Origami Paper Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7528.html"|""|(4.05)|(2.15)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"This delightful orange origami paper set is made in Japan and comes with fifty single sided papers, perfect for any origami projects. Shaped in the versatile shape of a square, these orange origami papers are great for simple and complex origami works alike.

    A traditional folk art, origami has been practiced since the Edo period. Requiring little in the way of raw materials other than papers and some imagination, origami has become one of the most popular hobbies today, loved by many worldwide.

    With this cheery orange origami paper set, you can now create many origami works and experiment with this art form. Great for children and adults alike, these origami papers will bring hours of enjoyment.

    This origami paper set comes wrapped in plastic wrappers for protection. If you like these solid basic orange origami paper set, you might also like the same origami paper sets in blue, light green, green, yellow, red, black and sky blue.
  • Paper Dimension (L 6"" x W 6"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-orange-origami-paper-set-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/six-inch-orange-origami-paper-set-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11872|11872|ITEM|"Sky Blue Cherry Blossom Ceramic Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11872.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from ceramic, this charming Japanese spoon is in a lovely sky blue and features a white cherry blossom branch. Simple, elegant and poetic, this ceramic spoon is a great addition that will brighten up any dining table.

    Perfect for enjoying soups and desserts, this ceramic spoon can also be used creatively to serve petite finger food dishes in style.

    Featuring a smooth finish and a unique brown outline, this ceramic spoon's lovely pastel blue complements the simple design of a single cherry blossom branch.

    Delight your friends and family with this charming ceramic spoon at your next Sunday brunch. Hand-washing is recommended for this item.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-5/8"" )
  • Product Wt. (1.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sky-blue-cherry-blossom-ceramic-spoon-27.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sky-blue-cherry-blossom-ceramic-spoon-28.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||| 12272|12272|ITEM|"Small Arctic Ice Abalone Small Japanese Bowl (LAST 10)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12272.html"|""|(9.55)|(5.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Bigger isn’t always better, as proven by this splendid piece of Asian tableware. The smallest of the abalone shell-shaped bowls in the Arctic Ice Tableware Collection, this small Japanese bowl is made to serve a soup, small appetizer, dessert, ice cream, or a small portion of potato chips or other snack food. However, the bowl’s shape is anything but ordinary, and this Japanese bowl can easily be displayed in a fancy restaurant or home. If the shell shape isn’t enticing enough, the rustic construction is certain to catch your attention. This small Japanese bowl is finished in a smooth, matte glaze that is punctuated by slight hammer indentations along the exterior and undulating rim. It is a masterful pairing with the interior design, which is done by hand. A mesmerizing splattering of blue and pearl glaze tops a gray base. The effect has the complexity and density of glacial ice. Set your table with this small Japanese bowl and its larger variation the 6-1/2"" by 6"" Japanese Bowl or as an individual bowl with the Japanese Tea Mug of the same collection and design. This Japanese bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe for use on a regular basis.
  • Bowl Dimension (L 5-1/2"" x W 5"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (11 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (10.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-arctic-ice-abalone-small-japanese-bowl-last-10-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/5-1-2-inch-by-5-inch-arctic-ice-abalone-small-japanese-bowl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6213|6213|ITEM|"Small Cherry Blossom Donabe Clay Cooking Pot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6213.html"|""|(40.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Whether you're an experienced home chef or a kitchen novice, hotpot cooking can be a satisfying and convenient way to prepare and enjoy delicious soups, stews and more. With this single-serving cherry blossom-theme donabe clay cooking pot, you can create a variety of warm and comforting meals, quickly and easily.

    Translating from Japanese to the phrase earthenware pot, donabe are traditional clay pots made for use directly on a kitchen range or portable stove. Stews and soups containing meat, noodles, tofu and seasonal vegetables are often prepared and served in these durable containers.

    Each Japanese-crafted pot includes a shallow bowl with two side handles, as well as a removable vented lid that has a top handle and ribbing to help prevent slippage. A small upper portion of the pot is smooth and the lid has a glossy glazed surface. The rest of this pot has a sandy texture; this feature allows the donabe to be used safely over an open flame or direct heat.

    In addition to its dishwasher and stove top-safe functionality, this donabe pot features a lively design; its cream colored background is enhanced with bright accents of pink and yellow-dotted cherry blossoms blooming from elegant brown branches. Delicate white lines also circle the pot lid and handle.

    Whether you're shopping for a special occasion like a graduation, birthday or housewarming party, or looking for a unique addition to your tableware collection, this delightful cherry blossom design clay cooking pot is sure to make a charming impression!

    For a unique theme gift, pair this single-serving donabe with one of our larger clay cooking pots. For your gift-giving convenience, each donabe is shipped securely from Mrs. Lin's in a brown paper box.
  • Donabe Dimension (D 7-1/2"" x H 4"" with lid on), D 6"" (inside only)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 10 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-cherry-blossom-donabe-clay-cooking-pot-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-cherry-blossom-donabe-clay-cooking-pot-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11932|11932|ITEM|"Small Chic Black Oriental Soup Spoon "|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11932.html"|""|(2.15)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from fine ceramic, this black oriental soup spoon is minimalistic and chic and is perfect for enjoying miso soup or other Asian soup dishes.

    Glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this oriental soup spoon is ideal for those with a preference for the simple and stylish when it comes to dining ware. In a chic black, this soup spoon is versatile and will complement a wide variety of dining ware.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this oriental soup spoon is functional and user-friendly. Perfect for serving Asian soup and dessert in style for all seasons. (Discontinued)
  • Spoon Dimension (L 4-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-chic-black-oriental-soup-spoon-18.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/chic-black-oriental-soup-spoon-35.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10738|10738|ITEM|"Small Dark Brown Wooden Ladle"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10738.html"|""|(4.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"This versatile personal size ladle is ideal for everything from filling cupcake liners with cake batter to serving gravy on meatloaf night or soup. Crafted of wood, ladle has a convenient hanging hole at the end of handle. Dress up the ladle with flower and ribbon to make nice wall decoration. Hand washing recommended. Item arrives sealed in plastic until ready for use. Made in Taiwan.
  • Small Ladle Dimension (L 7-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-dark-brown-wooden-ladle-67.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-dark-brown-wooden-ladle-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 7935|7935|ITEM|"Small Genuine Jade Chinese Knot Fish Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7935.html"|""|(5.05)|||""|""|""|""|""|"As part of the great Chinese tradition of respecting nature, the fish has a lot of significance in Chinese culture. Translating to ""abundance"" in Chinese, the word fish represents wealth and prosperity. Here, the lovely, green fish shaped jade charm is embellished with two jade beads, all of it secured with a brown woven polyester cord tied in an elegant Chinese knot. Perfect to take along for prosperous journeys - just attach it to your cell phone or keychain, or even give it away as a birthday favor. Slight variations in stone patterns are known to occur. Comes in a fabric pouch. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Charm Dimension (L 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-fish-charm-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-fish-charm-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7942|7942|ITEM|"Small Genuine Jade Chinese Knot Pepper Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7942.html"|""|(5.05)|(2.05)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"When it comes to accessories, food images are always so much fun. These pepper shaped jade charms are just what you need to spice things up. Two green pepper shapes made from genuine jade are the centerpiece, with jade beads as accents. All of it is secured with a yellow woven polyester cord, tied into an elegant Chinese knot to complete the look. Let these peppers dangle from your cell phone or keychain. Handmade, the natural stone pattern will differ from charm to charm. Comes in a fabric pouch. Made in Taiwan.
  • Charm Dimension (L 4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-pepper-charm-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-pepper-charm-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7950|7950|ITEM|"Small Genuine Jade Chinese Knot Rat Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7950.html"|""|(5.05)|(2.05)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"It’s rare to see a rat sitting quietly, because these born socializers love to talk. Quick-witted and confident, rats stay organized and on top of their business, too. Because the rat sign is so charming, this charm is a keeper, featuring a genuine jade charm in a rat shape, alongside two jade beads and a hollow jade sphere. All of it is strung with a green woven, polyester cord, with an elegant Chinese knot completing the look. Give this lovely gift away at your next party, or use it to accentuate your cell phone or keychain. Each green and yellow jade piece has original and unique patterns. Comes in a fabric pouch. Made in Taiwan.
  • Charm Dimension (L 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-rat-charm-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-rat-charm-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7932|7932|ITEM|"Small Genuine Jade Chinese Knot Teapot Charm "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7932.html"|""|(5.05)|||""|""|""|""|""|"We all know how important drinking and serving tea is to Asian culture. It is an act so sacred that an entire tea ceremony has been dedicated to it. If you are a tea lover or know a connoisseur in your circle, this teapot charm will make the perfect gift. It's small enough to carry along on your cell phone or key chain, and it will make the perfect favor for a tea party.

    Made of genuine jade in the shape of a teapot, the charm is embellished with jade beads and a spherical, hollow jade piece. All the pieces are secured with a woven green, polyester knot tied in an elegant Chinese knot to complete the look. Each piece of jade is unique, so your handmade charm will be one of a kind. Comes in a fabric pouch. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Charm Dimension (L 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-teapot-charm-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-genuine-jade-chinese-knot-teapot-charm-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11378|11378|ITEM|"Small Glazed Chili Red Ceramic Soup Spoon"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11378.html"|""|(1.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"(Discontinued) Made in China and glazed to a perfect glossy finish, this small ceramic soup spoon is perfect for the enjoyment of traditional Chinese soup, miso soup, and dessert for kids. It can even be used as a small spice spoon to use for your spices like chili to scoop up and place into your food.

    In a charming shade of chili red, it is a fun addition that will spice up any dining table. Beautifully crafted from fine ceramics, this ceramic soup spoon is small in size and is perfect for both children and adult alike.

    With smooth edges, this small ceramic soup spoon comes with a tapering handle and features an easy grip. Complete with a hole at the tip of the handle, this ceramic soup spoon is easy to store. You can choose to hang it up using a piece of string for the ease drying and storage.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this is a practical and fun addition for any home. If you are tired of the same boring old table ware, this small ceramic soup spoon with its bold shade of chili red is a wonderful way to shake things up a little at the dining table.
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  • Product Wt. (0.11 lb.)
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    "|"Perfect for enjoying your favorite sushi or Asian food, these reusable chopsticks feature an interesting twist to the famous print by ukiyo-e painter, Katsushika Hokusai.

    With a smooth and glossy glaze, these reusable chopsticks are mostly black and feature “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa” print on the top half. If you look closely into this famous block print painting, you will see that two small Japanese lucky cats on a red boat are placed in the middle of this tidal wave, hoping to find some luck in the storm.

    Made in China from wood, these reusable chopsticks come individually wrapped. They are also available in a vibrant red.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt (0.4 oz)
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  • Saucer Dimension (D 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-round-saucer-black-alloy-87.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/small-round-saucer-black-alloy-88.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1822|T1822|ITEM|"Small Wooden Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1822.html"|""|(1.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Just the right size to scoop sugar, tea or any sort of spice and sturdy enough to endure the most chaotic of kitchens. This wooden spoon is small enough to fit in the tiniest of canisters and has a handle that will fit comfortably on your hand. The white sticker on the side displays beautiful Chinese and Japanese characters and is completely removable. Hand washing is recommended.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 3-7/8"" x W 1-1/2"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
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    "|"Made in Japan, this tiny good luck cat is crafted from clay and is painted in a lively yellow. Cheerful and adorable, this good luck cat has bright round eyes, a cute button nose and sweet smile. It sits on top of a red cushion and makes an excellent little gift or party favor for a variety of ages.

    Wearing a bright red collar decorated by white spots, this good luck cat also wears a gold bear engraved with the Chinese character which means “happiness” or “good fortune”. Also known as Maneki Neko , good luck cat is a traditional Japanese symbol of good luck since the Edo period.

    This cute good luck cat with its cheerful yellow shade makes a lively presence in any living or working space. It carries the meaning of “money arriving in the tens of thousands”. Packaged in a clear plastic bag tied with a bell around the top, it is an excellent option as a party favor and will charm guests of all ages. Discontinued
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (L 1-1/2"" x W 1-5/8"" x H 2-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1.1 oz.)
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    Solid colors are the best choice. We're talking colors like painted golden chopsticks, silver chopsticks made with lacquer and shell, wooden chopsticks, and the like. Neutral and stylish, they offer plenty of variety and can be paired with just about any choice of tableware or home décor you’re in the mood for. Stock up on your solid color chopsticks today, at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen.

    When you're in the mood for something splashy but less exaggerated than cartoon chopsticks, choose one of our bolder colors, like Pearly Gold or Purple Pearl. You can never go wrong with Solid Black, and Rosewood is simply tasteful all around.

    Or better yet, buy a set of each – you never know what your mood will be tomorrow! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8365 :8350 :10424 :10423)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-chopsticks-135.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-chopsticks-140.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-chopsticks-and-chopstick-gift-sets-solid-color-chopsticks||ITEM|"Solid Color Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-chopsticks-130.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-chopsticks-139.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-sake-sets-solid-color-sake-sets||ITEM|"Solid Color Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-sake-sets-134.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-sake-sets-140.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-sake-sets-solid-color-sake-sets||ITEM|"Solid Color Sake Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1204)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-sake-sets-139.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/solid-color-sake-sets-142.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-asian-tea-sets-solid-color-tea-sets||ITEM|"Solid Color Tea Sets"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    When patterns seem frilly and designs too busy, go with a solid color. If you're looking for a tea set, you can't go wrong with one of Mrs. Lin's Kitchen's Solid Color themes. Choose one of your favorite colors or shop for a hard-to-please friend. These tea pot sets never fail to please, and they fall under the popular Asian style tea set theme.

    Our Solid Color Tea Set line includes:

    * The Black Alloy Tea Set, which has a modern look with a smooth, sleek finish. The plastic wired handle adds a natural touch.

    * The Celadon Color Squared Off Teapot Set with Four Cups, glazed with a cream colored edging which is repeated on the teapot and cups. Resembles a much sought-for Korean tea cup set made from celadon.

    * The Polka Dots Porcelain Teaset for Two, with raised polka dots and a beautiful pale green glaze.

    If you like the sound of these, continue on down the list. All of our Solid Color Tea Sets will accommodate your serving needs, from small parties to large. We've even got wooden coasters, tea canisters, and tea ball infusers. You'll find the best quality and service at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen!

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    Spam Musubi—a Hawaii originated form of local rice ball snack made national news when President Obama was noted to have ordered it for lunch during a golf excursion in Hawaii back in 2008.  So what is this unique rice ball snack, what is its history and where can one find it outside of Hawaii?

    Spam Musubi
    Spam musubi is a Hawaii creation that consists of a slice of grilled Spam, placed on top of a block of steamed rice and wrapped in nori (dried Japanese seaweed) and is a form of fusion onigiri—Japanese rice balls that was created with a distinct local Hawaiian flavor and tells of an interesting history. 

    Onigiri, the original Japanese rice ball snack that the Spam musubi is based off originated in Japan during the 11th century and was originally a creative solution for transporting rice easily.  Not to be confused with sushi that was originally created to preserve fish, onigiri continues to be a popular Japanese food item today.  Spam musubi draws inspiration from this traditional Japanese food item and is a distinctive creation that is unique to the culture and history of the Hawaiian islands.

    Spam musubi of today can be found in the United States where Hawaiian cuisine is served.  It can also be easily created in one’s very own kitchen. With basic ingredient requirements, it is a tasty and convenient food item for a quick snack, a light lunch, or a picnic.

    History
    Spam is one of the best selling and most popular meat items in Hawaii, and Hawaiians have a great love for Spam.  Hawaii residents consume more than four million cans of spam in a year, that is more spam consumed than any other populations anywhere in the world. 

    Spam (the canned meat and not unwanted nuisance emails) as we know it today was created by the Hormel Company in 1926 in Austin, Minnesota.  After prime pieces of ham were cut, the company was left with thousands of pounds of pork shoulder that were worthless, and Jay C. Hormel, son of the founder George A. Hormel came up with the idea of using the pork shoulder in a new product called “Hormel Spiced Ham”. This Hormel Spiced Ham became what is known today as Spam, after a name contest for a more creative name for the product was held.  The winning entry—spam, became the name of the canned meat that Hawaiians so dearly love.

    But the popularity of spam did not soar until World War II, when spam became the ideal solution for military rationing.  Requiring no refrigeration, easy to transport and prepare, spam was imported in bulk to the Hawaiian islands, where it was distributed to the soldiers based there and locals alike.

    With a large Japanese American population, it is unsurprising that Japanese cuisine and culture has a huge influence on the local Hawaiian culture and food.  Japanese Americans make up 12.6% of Hawaii’s population, and originally arrived in Hawaii in 1885 as contract laborers in the sugar cane and pineapple plantations of Hawaii. 

    Today, second and third generation Japanese Americans make up a large population in Hawaii and their contributions and influences in local culture include popular fusion food dishes such as the spam musubi. Spam musubi has a distinct Japanese and Hawaiian flavor and is a crossroad fusion dish that showcases the unique multi-ethnic and multi-cultural diversity of Hawaii.

    Preparation
    Spam musubi is a simple dish requiring little in the way of ingredients and is extremely easy to prepare.   Basic ingredients include:  sliced and grilled or pan-fried spam, steamed white rice, and nori (roasted Japanese seaweed) sheets.  Optional ingredients include:  Furikake (a dried Japanese condiment typically sprinkled over rice for flavoring), rice vinegar, teriyaki glaze, and scrambled egg.

    The most basic method of preparation simply involves pan-frying or grilling sliced spam pieces, then preparing a thick layer of rice bedding, topping it with the piece of spam and wrapping the content up with a piece of nori. Spam musubi makers are great tools to have to create the perfectly shaped spam musubi with ease.  Made from durable plastic, spam musubi makers are rectangular shaped molds that are designed for quick and easy spam musubi making.

    Variations for preparation include adding tamago (Japanese folded omelet) or sometimes scrambled eggs to the spam musubi.  There are also variations on the nori wrapping.  Some prefer a spam musubi fully wrapped on all sides by nori, and some prefer spam musubi that is only held in place by a strip of seaweed. There are also different ways of preparing the sliced spam.  Some like to pan-fry the spam slices while others prefer grilling them.  Some use teriyaki sauce to glaze the meat, while others prepare their own using personal recipes such as soy sauce and sugar.  The method of preparation can be personalized to suit one’s taste. 

    Enjoyment
    Easy to make, tasty, rich in history, and hassle-free, spam musubi makes a great option for a quick and simple snack.  A uniquely Hawaiian creation that embodies a distinctive multi-cultural history and flavor, the spam musubi is a fun snack idea for outdoor picnics and a fun Hawaiian themed afternoon snack.  Pair it with a pina colada smoothie or with a classic cup of matcha green tea and imagine the sound of waves, palm trees, and a tropical Hawaiian sky and settle down to a relaxing afternoon with your very own spam musubi creation.

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    Japanese cuisine is a perennial favorite – but if you’ve never stepped inside the kitchen at a Japanese restaurant, chances are you’ve never come across specialty Japanese cookware items like a takoyaki pan (for making takoyaki, a kind of octopus fritter) or a hangiri (a wooden bowl used for properly preparing sushi rice.)

    And while making authentic sushi, takoyaki and other Japanese dishes in your home may seem labor intensive and intimidating, it’s actually not so difficult if you have the right ingredients and equipment. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a wide range of Asian cookware and utensils that include more recognizable items – like a cleaver or wok, to specialty items like an obanyaki pan and tamago pan. Why use these specialty items? Sure, there are Western cookware items that you can use as substitutes, but experts agree that having authentic pieces of equipment is well worth it. Not only will recipes be easier and faster to prepare, but the dishes you produce will look a lot better, too. Here’s a closer look at some of the specialty pieces available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

    Takoyaki Pan

    Also known as a takoyaki ki, this sturdy pan is used for making takoyaki. In Japanese, “tako” means octopus and “yaki” means “to grill,” and the result is ball-shaped fritter with bits of chopped octopus, cabbage, pickled ginger and green onions. Often served on a toothpick or skewer (for easier eating) – these snacks are topped with various condiments – including nori(dried seaweed), dried bonito (a mackerel-like fish) flakes, mayonnaise or Japanese-style Worcester sauce. In Japan, takoyaki is most commonly eaten as fast food or food festival fare – as numerous food stalls specializing in these tasty treats dot the streets of Japan. Also a side dish, takoyaki can also be served with a side of steamed rice, as is the fashion in Japan’s Kansai region. Takoyaki is catching on stateside, too – you can often find takoyaki stands at cities with larger Asian communities, though with the right ingredients and equipment you can make them in your own kitchen.

    Making these octopus fritters in your home requires the use of a takoyaki pan. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, our takoyaki pan is stove-friendly and made of heavy cast iron, which ensures even cooking. The pan has spherical-shaped molds to cook the takoyaki, while a playful octopus design adorns the top. You can cook up to 12 pieces at a time, and its wooden handle makes for easy handling.

    Be sure to wash your takoyaki pan by hand – as cast iron is not dishwasher-safe. Here is a takoyaki recipe from about.com’s Japanese food section:

    Ingredients:
    · 1 cup flour
    · 2 1/2 cup dashi soup
    · 2 eggs
    · 1/2 lb. boiled octopus chunks
    · 1/4 cup chopped green onion
    · 1/4 cup dried sakura ebi (red shrimp)
    · 1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger
    · For topping: bonito flakes, aonori (green dried seaweed), worcestershire sauce or takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise

    Mix flour, dashi soup, and eggs in a bowl to make batter. Thickness of the batter should be like potage soup. Put oil inside cups of a takoyaki grill pan. Pour batter in the cups to the full.

    Add chopped octopus, red ginger, and green onion in each hole. Grill takoyaki balls, turning with a pick. When takoyaki become rounds and brown, remove them from the pan and place in a plate. Put sauce and mayonnaise on takoyaki and sprinkle bonito flakes and aonori on the top.

    Tamago or Tamagoyaki Pan

    Sushi bar regulars will recognize the egg omelet, or tamago sushi that is often served alongside other fish-topped sushi and rolls. Savory and a tiny bit sweet, this omelet, called tamagoyaki, is made of eggs, dashi (fish stock), sake, sugar and salt.

    Tamagoyaki is best prepared with the use of a tamago pan, also called a tamagoyaki ki. Long and rectangular in shape, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries two versions – non-stick and regular. For more information and care on the tamago pan, please see the “Ask Mrs. Lin” section of the website. Cooked in layers, tamagoyaki is also a popular lunchbox, or bento meal served with rice. Ingredients are easy to find and are carried in most supermarkets. We like this recipe for tamagoyaki, which is based on a recipe from The Japanese Kitchen by Hiroko Shimbo:

    Ingredients:
    · 4 eggs
    · ¼ cup dashi (fish stock)
    · 1 tbsp sugar
    · 1 tbsp sake
    · Pinch of salt
    · Vegetable oil

    Preparation:
    Heat the tamago pan over moderately high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil, and evenly coat the inside of the pan. Remove the pan from heat, pour off the excess oil, and wipe the pan with a paper towel. Place the pan over medium heat, and when the pan is hot, add about ½ cup of the egg mixture. Swirl the pan quickly to coat the bottom evenly with the egg mixture. Cook the omelet until the egg mixture is firm on the bottom but still looks wet on top. Do not let the egg brown on the bottom. Adjust heat as necessary by lifting the pan.

    When the egg mixture has set, use cooking chopsticks or a spatula to quickly roll it from the far end of the pan toward you. Push the rolled omelet to the far end of the pan. Coast the entire pan again, including the bottom of the rolled omelet, with 1 teaspoon of oil. Wipe off any excess oil in the pan with a paper towel, and add ¼ cup of egg mixture into the pan. Spread the egg mixture over the bottom of the pan, lifting the center of the rolled omelet with chopsticks so the egg mixture flows underneath. Cook the egg mixture until the bottom is firm. Roll the new egg layer around the original roll to double its thickness. Repeat this process until all the egg mixture is used; you will probably make seven or eight layers in total. When adding oil, use only a little, and wipe away any excess or the omelet will become greasy.

    Slide the finished omelet out of the pan. Let cool to room temperature and serve, or refrigerate in a covered container up to a day. Cut into 1-inch cylinders. Can be served with grated daikon or soy sauce on the side.

    Yield: 3 to 4 servings

    Obanyaki Pan

    This sturdy pan is used to make obanyaki, a popular cake-like snack made of flour, egg and sugar and filled with sweet bean paste called anko that is made from azuki beans. These round treats are made to resemble oban, Japanese coins that were used during the Muromachi (1333-1568) through the Edo (1600 – 1868) periods. Valuable and wielding enormous purchasing power, oban was originally used only for transactions in imperial court.

    Our site sells an obanyaki pan with four coin-shaped wells in cast iron, which allows for even cooking and will give the obanyaki a crisp, golden color. Patterns in the wells imprint the obanyaki with authentic Japanese designs, which are typically served on special occasions to represent luck and happiness.

    Ingredients for obanyaki are easily found at most supermarkets. The batter is similar to pancakes, while the filling is made from azuki beans – which can be found in Asian groceries or health food stores. Those wanting to make obanyaki in your home can use our recipe for taiyaki (which uses the same ingredients but is fish-shaped, rather than coin-shaped) with this pan. The recipe appears in our June 2005 newsletter on azuki beans.

    Sushi Oke/Hangiri

    Known as a hangiri, or sushi oke, this large wooden tub is used for properly making sushi rice. Common in sushi bars and restaurants, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers these flat-bottomed tubs in a variety of sizes ranging from 11 inches to 16 inches in diameter for making perfect sushi rice in your own home.

    In Japan, these tubs are made of unfinished cypress or pine. To make sushi rice, hot cooked rice is mixed in the hangiri with a dressing consisting of rice vinegar, sugar and salt. The wood helps serve two purposes – first, it absorbs some of the moisture so the rice, which is already moist from cooking, doesn’t become mushy or watery. This moisture also treats and conditions the wood during normal use. Second, it helps retain an appropriate amount of heat. The large surface area of the tub is important as it helps moisture evaporate quickly allowing the rice to cool down. In a pinch, those without a hangiri can use any unfinished wooden bowl, or glass or ceramic bowl as a substitute. Metal ones are not recommended as it can cause a reaction with the vinegar. It is recommended that the hangiri be soaked in water for 30 minute before use, as the rice will stick to dry wood. Other utensils used in conjunction with the hangiri for sushi rice is a shamoji, or wooden rice paddle, a uchiwa, a fan to help cool down the rice and a fukin, a cotton cloth used to cover the rice while it cools. For more on rice and sushi (including recipes) – please see our newsletter from May 2001, “Rice Cookers can Cook!” and June 2001, “Yummy Sushi for your Tummy.”

    Cooking Chopsticks

    While these extra-long chopsticks may be hard to eat with, they will definitely helping in the cooking department. Easily one of the most-used utensils in Asian kitchens, these chopsticks, which are called ryoribashi in Japanese, help with stirring, picking up, whipping, beating, turning and more. Thicker and more robust than standard chopsticks, these chopsticks are easy to grip and provide a strong hold. Its long length provides cooks with ample space from the stove, so you can stir-fry, or turn deep-fried items in oil over without burning yourself. Our site offers a pair of cooking chopsticks that are 13 inches in length and are made of wood, though some pairs can measure up to 17 or 18 inches in length and are made of materials like bamboo or metal. Most Asian homes are equipped with cooking chopsticks in wood or bamboo – which is able to withstand the high temperatures of wok cooking or deep-frying.

    Now that you are ready to prepare authentic Japanese dishes with authentic Japanese tools, practice beginning and ending your meals with formal expressions of respect, as the Japanese do. Before a meal, diners say the phrase “itadakimasu” which means, “We are going to receive the meal.” Afterwards, they end the meal by saying “gochisosama” – which means, “It was a feast.” Happy feasting!

    		  

    OUR 2005 NEWSLETTERS

    Full Of Fortune

    All About Sushi (part II)

    Secret Lives Of Geisha

    Specialty Japanese Cookware

    Rice The Golden Grain

    Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    Azuki Beans

    Washi Paper Production and Uses

    Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    Fortune Cookies: The Real San Fransisco Treat

     

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    Hand washing is recommended.
  • Tea Canister Dimension (D 2-7/8"" x H 4-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (15.2 oz)
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    		 Square dinnerware set collection

    MrsLinsKitchen.com offers a huge selection of vibrant and unique tableware sets imported directly from Asia. Perfect as a gift for a friend or for yourself, each dinnerware set we carry comes with matching tableware, and gift wrap is also available. Square sets add a distinctive element to your table, and come in a variety of prices to suit your budget. For instance, the Gingko Emblem square dinnerware set for two features gingko leaves, which symbolize "prosperity," and a curly karakuso design, which means "longevity". An earthy brown and beige with an intricate pattern makes this set an elegant addition to your home. Bring the garden inside with the beautifully feminine Blue Dahlia set. Shaped like dahlia flowers, the plates and saucers are made of shiny blue ceramic and are luxuriously smooth to the touch. Like all of our sets, this tableware for two comes with chopsticks and is ideal with sushi or other delicacies.


    Traditional Japanese cherry blossom tableware

    The cherry blossom is an ancient emblem in Asian culture. MrsLinsKitchen.com features this gorgeous and delicate design on several sets and individual pieces of our Japanese tableware. The colorful 4 1/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Mug, for example, will make any cup of tea or coffee seem luxurious. Eight vertical, wavy panels cover this porcelain cup with cherry blossoms in yellow, pink and red, and a floral pattern wraps horizontally at the top of each mug. If you crave even more flowers, we offer whole sets of Japanese cherry blossom tableware. Our Green Cherry Blossom set for two consists of two pairs of chopsticks, two plates and two sauce dishes with dainty blossoms in mint green and white on a pale green background.

    For the finest square dinnerware set in the Japanese cherry blossom or other motif, come to MrsLinsKitchen.com!

     

     

    		  

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 6160|6160|ITEM|"Squared Iron Tamago Pan"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6160.html"|""|(35.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Tamago is the Japanese word for egg and it is the egg that is the star in such dishes as tamagoyaki, an omelet often used in sushi, and tamago kake gohan, a popular Japanese breakfast dish made by mixing boiled rice with raw egg. This non-stick iron tamago pan is designed to help you produce perfectly cooked eggs for all your tamago dishes, and is also ideal for stir-frying, pancakes and more. Iron pan has a sturdy plastic handle decorated with wood on top. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.
  • Pan Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 8-3/4"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Handle (L 7-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 3 oz.)
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    Get ready for St. Patrick's Day and bring in some good luck to your dining table!

    Our Green Clover collection features a unique touch of clovers against a powdery snow white backround. Rather than purchasing a clover colleciton that can only be used for St. Patrick's Day, this beautiful and unique collection is vibrant and elegant enough to use all year round. Compliment your collection with clover origami paper, clover chopsticks, and a green spoons as well!

    If you're looking for more earthen down to earth tones for your dining table, then our Moss Green Collection is the perfect fit! To add a little more flare to the earthen green tones, the Serene Meadow of Cosmos, Rustic Dark Green and Blue Karakusa, and Abstract Sunlit Frest collection provide subtle designs to really make your dining table stand out.

    For another collection that has more of a Spring look to it, our Green Cherry Blossom has always been a very popular choice.

    4-3/4 Inch Green Clover Plate
    Was: $4.55
    SALE: $3.35
    6-1/2 Inch Green Clover Plate
    Was: $5.65
    SALE: $4.55
    5-1/8 Inch Green Clover Bowl
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $6.55
    Moss Green Japanese Mug
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $13.35
    Serene Meadow of Cosmos Asian Square Plates Set for Six
    Was: $60.95
    SALE: $54.85
    Serene Meadow of Cosmos Sushi Plate Set for Six
    Was: $75.95
    SALE: $68.35
    Abstract Sunlit Forest Oribe Ware Asian Serving Plate
    $21.95
    Green Cherry Blossom Sake Set
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $32.95
    Green Cherry Blossom Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $55.55
    Green Cherry Blossom Plates Set of Four
    Was: $79.95
    SALE: $71.95
    Green Cherry Blossom Serving Platter
    Was: $43.75
    SALE: $38.85

    Change it up with Green Chopsticks!

    If you're heading out to possibly enjoy some Sushi or Chinese food on St. Patrick's Day, or if you simply just like the color green, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen provides a wide assortment of green chopsticks to take along anywhere, including a Clover Motif Travel Chopstick Set!

    Multi-Design Wood Chopsticks Set
    Was: $6.05
    SALE: $4.25
    Lucky Clovers Children's Chopsticks
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.85
    White Rabbit Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    Green Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $1.95
    SALE: $1.65
    Moss Green Chopstick Rest
    Was: $2.55
    SALE: $1.25
    White Rabbit Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.65
    Light Green Wood Chopsticks
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $2.85
    Lacquer Lime Chopsticks
    Was: $3.75
    SALE: $3.15
    Wooden Luminescent Green Chopsticks
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $4.65
    Sparkly Green Wooden Chopsticks
    Was: $3.15
    SALE: $2.85
    Thread Weave Green Chopsticks
    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.65
    Lime Green Butterfly Motif Chopsticks
    Was: $3.95
    SALE: $3.05

     

     

    Don't get caught without GREEN!

    Avoid the pinches and decorate your home with several unique items like Teaware, Asian Dolls, and more! If you're in the celebrating mood but not too fond of the traditional glass of beer, settle down over a relaxing dinner and enjoy some hot sake or tea instead with one of our beautiful Tea Sets or Sake Sets! Even if you do head out for the day but don't particularly want to wear green, ready your self with a small green good luck charm to ward off any evils.

    Pink Puffs on Branches Sake Set
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.75
    Green Cherry Blossom Sake Set
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $32.95
    Zen Master’s Bamboo Pole Tea Tin
    Was: $14.95
    SALE: $12.75
    Cooling Green Glass Sake Set
    $24.95
    Decorative Tea Canister Pine Pattern
    Was: $10.45
    SALE: $9.35
    Green Bamboo Textured Tea Set For Two
    Was: $40.55
    SALE: $25.95
    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
    Was: $40.25
    SALE: $36.25
    Butterfly on Flower Tea Canister
    Was: $46.95
    SALE: $39.05
    Multi Dots Bright Green Tetsubin Tea Set
    Was: $56.25
    SALE: $50.65
    Polka Dots Porcelain Teaset for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $29.95
    Ranking Sumo Wrestler Mug
    Was: $11.05
    SALE: $9.95
    Marbled Light Green Yixing Gaiwan
    Was: $15.55
    SALE: $13.15
    Multiple Fish Wide Mouth Cup
    Was: $16.95
    SALE: $6.85
    Floral Celadon Gaiwan Tea Cup
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $13.35
    Forest Green Lucky Japanese Dharma Doll
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Tiny Minty Green Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Lucky Green Frog Key Charm
    Was: $6.85
    SALE: $5.85
    Happy Buddha Jade Lucky Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Eight-Sided Ba Gua Pendant Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Jade Guan Yin Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Round Auspicious Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Goldfish-Theme Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Carved Brown Jade Ball Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Yin and Yang Ivory Tile Bracelet
    Was: $12.45
    SALE: $5.95
    Amber Jade Eternity Circle Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Amber Jade Lucky Buddha Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Tribal Marking Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Longevity Jade Necklace II
    Was: $14.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Jade Zodiac Horse Lucky Charm
    Was: $8.95
    SALE: $4.55
    Lucky God Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Teal Egg Shaped Kokeshi Doll
    Was: $28.75
    SALE: $25.55

     

     


    		 OUR GIFT/PARTY IDEAS
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| st-patricks-mlk||ITEM|"St. Patrick's Day Gifts"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Get ready for St. Patrick's Day and bring some good luck to you and your loved one! In this gift guide collection, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen gathered the best green merchandise like origami papers, teaware, tableware, jade charms, chopsticks, good-luck items and more to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Decorating your home with several unique green items such as the Lucky Clover Plastic Chopsticks, Kokeshi Dolls, Green Cherry Blossom Table Collection and more! If you're in the celebrating mood but not too fond of the traditional glass of beer, settle down with a relaxing dinner and enjoy some hot sake or tea with one of our beautiful Tea Sets or Sake Sets! If you are heading out for the day but don't particularly want to wear green clothing, avoid the pinches with a small green good luck charm and green jade pendant from our jade charms and jade necklace collection to ward off any evils. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1001 :S1204 :S1235 :T1922 :T2359 :T1645 :12124-1 :12125-1 :T2378 :11999 :12364 :10748 :|7016| :|7517| :|7515| :|7512| :|7511| :|7510| :|7997| :|7995| :|7942| :12247 :9986 :10656 :8257 :11969 :10413 :8079 :9773)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/st-patrick-s-day-gifts-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/st-patrick-s-day-gifts-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6115|6115|ITEM|"Stainless Steel Fish Tweezers"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6115.html"|""|(5.25)|(2.25)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"A culinary essential. Tiny, hard-to-remove fish bones are a snap to extract using these fish tweezers. Made of stainless steel, with sharpened tips for a better grip. A kitchen must-have, these tweezers are also useful for removing stems or seeds. Individually wrapped. Made in Japan.
  • Tweezers Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 1"" x H 3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-fish-tweezers-56.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-fish-tweezers-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6270|6270|ITEM|"Stainless Steel Medium Taiyaki Pan"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6270.html"|""|(24.45)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality iron and stainless steel, this taiyaki pan is an ideal gift for anyone who loves Japanese taiyakis.

    Taiyaki can be literally translated into “baked sea bream”, sea bream being a type of fish, which explains the shape of taiyaki cakes. Taiyakis are popular street food in Japan and can often be found at fairs and festivals. Made using batter similar to those used in pancakes, they often have red bean, cheese, chocolate, custard or sweet potato fillings, and are tasty treats.

    If you are a fan of Japanese street food, this taiyaki pan is an ideal addition for your kitchen. You can now enjoy your very own Japanese street food treat in the comfort of your own home.

    This easy to use taiyaki pan makes two fish shaped taiyakis at a time. With a long handle, this taiyaki pan keeps your hands far from the flames and closes easily with a clip on handle, ideal for creating your own perfect taiyaki.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Taiyaki Pan Dimensions (L 14-5/8"" x W 7-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-medium-taiyaki-pan-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-medium-taiyaki-pan-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6122|6122|ITEM|"Stainless Steel Santoku Knife"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6122.html"|""|(22.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Sleek Santoku knife is a steal at under twenty dollars. This beautiful all-purpose knife cuts through vegetables, fish, and meat with ease. Large blade is stainless steel. Smooth wooden handle adds to its appeal. Handle is capped with black plastic where it meets the blade. Knife comes with its own plastic storage case. Hand wash recommended. Made in Japan.
  • Knife Dimension (L 11-1/2”)
  • Product Wt. (6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-santoku-knife-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-santoku-knife-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 10981|10981|ITEM|"Stainless Steel Square Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10981.html"|""|(4.55)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Stainless steel is known to be durable and resistant to corrosion. But not all stainless steel is created equal. Higher grades of stainless steel provide better rust resistance and shine. These stainless steel silver chopsticks are higher quality than our other stainless steel chopsticks. They feature square tops and rounded tips with serrated notches for a better grip on food. Safe for the dishwasher. Made in Taiwan. Indivually plastic wrapped.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (9-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-square-chopsticks-64.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stainless-steel-square-chopsticks-66.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|24| 12375|12375|ITEM|"Star Burst Black Japanese Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12375.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"In Japan, the traditional image of the Sun evokes the goddess and ruler of the heavenly realm, Amaterasu, who represents the fertility and beauty of nature. These stylish, black-lacquered wooden Japanese chopsticks are imprinted with muted white images of the sun with wide-reaching rays that will bring a natural flair of beauty to any meal. Made in Japan from quality high-grain wood, these Edo (Tokyo) style handmade chopsticks have a square shape making them sturdier and easier to grip than common thin and round chopsticks. Their muted tones would stand out perfectly against beautiful white tofu or vibrant sushi, making them a must have to complete your Japanese dinnerware set. Pair these with a vibrant sushi set or a ceramic chopstick rest for your own table or as a perfect gift to a loved one! Chopstick rests are also the perfect party favor, with many unique shapes each with their own symbolic meaning. Glazed with a fine and sturdy lacquer, these unique chopsticks are also dishwasher safe and will stand the test of time, keeping their color and imprints through repeated use and washing. Make every dinner special with your own pair or with a collection of Japanese chopsticks for the home!
  • Chopsticks Dimension (9-1/8"" Long)
  • Product Wt. (0.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/star-burst-black-japanese-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/star-burst-black-japanese-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9715|9715|ITEM|"Starburst Square Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9715.html"|""|(4.05)|(3.85)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"With the pattern of blue rays and a yellow center spread upon a bed of pristine white, this chopstick rest resembles the image of bursting starlight. On your dinner table, they will make an equally powerful impression, not only for their dazzling design but also for their characteristic square shape. Made in Japan.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-3/8"" x W 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starburst-square-chopstick-rest-45.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starburst-square-chopstick-rest-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-starry-night||ITEM|"Starry Night"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Bring the beauty of the night sky into your kitchen cabinets through the high-quality Japanese dinnerware pieces of our Starry Night collection! The collection includes small and large Japanese ceramic plates, a ceramic soy sauce dish, and bowls of seven different sizes. Whether you need a large bowl to serve soup noodles or small bowls to eat rice from, the pieces of this wonderful collection will surely catch the eye of your dinner guests. Each piece of Japanese ceramic in this collection showcases a deep, dark blue color that shines in the light due to a smooth, glossy finish. Much like how stars litter the night sky, light blue specks of plate swirl into the center of each piece’s interior, creating a pattern evocative of the Milky Way. This captivating pattern will bring a classic feeling to every meal that you enjoy. Serve a main course on a sturdy Japanese dinner plate, or dip your gyoza into a ceramic soy sauce bowl! Every piece in the Starry Night collection is both microwave and dishwasher safe, making meal preparation and cleanup that much easier. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12341 :12341-1 :12304 :12304-1 :12308 :12308-1 :12310 :12310-1 :12320 :12320-1 :12319 :12319-1 :12317 :12317-1 :12321 :12321-1 :12314 :12314-1 :12312 :12306 :12342)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collection-starry-night-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12314-1|12314-1|ITEM|"Starry Night Japanese Rice Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12314-1.html"|""|(9.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Look into the beautiful night sky with every meal! As part of the Starry Night collection, this stunning Japanese rice bowl features an enchanting dark blue color on its exterior and speckles of lighter blue paint in its interior. These speckles of light blue swirl from the rim and concentrate in the center of the ceramic rice bowl, evocative of shining starlight against a night sky. Complete with a glossy finish, this Japanese rice bowl is both dishwasher and microwave safe, making it the perfect and practical addition to your tableware. If you want to form a cohesive dinner setting for family and friends, this bowl also comes in a set of six so that all of your dinner guests can hold this beautiful Japanese craftsmanship in their hands! The perfect size for enjoying an individual serving of rice, this ceramic rice bowl can also be used to hold snacks, soups, or ice cream. Whatever you are serving in this little Japanese rice bowl, you’ll surely be using it for years to come because of its remarkable design and durability.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-rice-bowl-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-rice-bowl-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12314|12314|ITEM|"Starry Night Japanese Rice Bowl Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12314.html"|""|(53.55)|(48.25)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Enjoy individual portions of rice, salad, soup, or dessert with these elegant Japanese rice bowls! Crafted with high-quality ceramic, every rice bowl in this Japanese rice bowl set of six is covered with a smooth glossy finish that allows them to shine in the light and bring sparkle to the room. Subtle ridges on each rice bowl’s exterior allow for a better hold to prevent spillage of whatever meal or snack you are eating. Delicately painted with various shades of blue to reflect the starry cosmos, this Japanese rice bowl set will bring elegance to any dining arrangement, especially when paired with other products in the Starry Night collection. The exteriors of these ceramic Japanese rice bowls are covered in an intense dark blue color, while the interiors feature a unique swirl of light blue speckles, reminiscent of a swirling galaxy in the night sky. Made in Japan, these ceramic Japanese bowls are both dishwasher and microwave safe, further enhancing their functional and durable nature. You can even give these Japanese rice bowls as the perfect gift, along with a set of sushi plates for a complete table setting! Readily packaged in a paper box to be easily wrapped, this Japanese rice bowl set will be loved by any of your friends and family.
  • Product Dimension (D 4-5/8"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (2 lb 13.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/starry-night-japanese-rice-bowl-set-for-six-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12306|12306|ITEM|"Starry Night Rectangular Soy Sauce Dish"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12306.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Small but extremely versatile, this ceramic soy sauce dish is an amazing addition to anyone’s home! Aside from using it to hold any of your favorite dipping sauces, you can also use this Asian sauce dish to store candies or peanuts. You can use it to store so many other objects as well, such as keys, tea bags, or office supplies like staples and paper clips. Like all of the products in the Starry Night collection, this little Japanese soy sauce dish was made from high-quality ceramic and is extremely durable. It is both dishwasher and microwave safe, making it practical for anything you choose to store inside of it. Paired with a rice bowl or a dinner plate, you’ll be able to create a sophisticated and cohesive table setting. This ceramic soy sauce dish sports a beautiful design. Painted in a dark blue color reminiscent of the night sky, this Asian sauce dish is finished with a shiny gloss that makes it smooth to the touch. In its interior, light blue speckles of paint provide a stark contrast to the dark blue, and evoke an image similar to stars sparkling in the night.
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    "|"With a smooth, glossy texture that beautifully reflects light, this ceramic soy sauce bowl is perfect for storing any of your favorite condiments and sauces! Made in Japan, this Asian sauce bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe, making it a functional and long-lasting addition to your home. Featuring a beautiful scalloped rim, this Japanese soy sauce bowl is painted in the beautiful dark blue color that marks the sophisticated design of the Starry Night collection. The unique part of this ceramic soy sauce bowl’s design lies in the light blue speckles of paint in the bowl’s interior, scattered gracefully like stars in the night sky. Paired with a Japanese sushi plate, this soy sauce bowl will help you create a cohesive dinner spread. Besides using it to hold sauces, this Asian sauce bowl can also be used to store other small objects, such as earrings, tacks, staples, coins, or keys! You can use this beautiful ceramic soy sauce bowl in any room, making it a versatile and durable addition to any home.
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  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
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    "|"There is nothing quite like the flavor of cooking fish over an open flame, but the invention of this stove top fish roaster pan will re-create the smoky flavor right in the comfort of your kitchen.

    A novel Japanese invention, this fish roaster pan is used extensively in Asian kitchens for cooking not only fish but barbeque flavored meats and vegetables. The surface of the pan resembles a barbeque grill, the slightly lowered bottom is deep enough to fill with some water to catch the drippings before they flame. Easy to clean. Made in China. Discontinued
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  • Handle (L 6-3/8"")
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    Made in China, this lovely ceramic rice bowl features the bold contrasting shades of red and white. Crafted from fine ceramics and glazed to a perfect glossy finish, this small ceramic rice bowl is the perfect way to enjoy a dainty Asian dessert or the Asian staple of rice dishes that accompany the fanciest of Asian cuisine.

    With a wide rim, shallow interior, this ceramic rice bowl is typical of traditional Chinese rice bowls that differ from the deeper soup bowls. Featuring the minimalistic design of simple red exterior and white interior, this ceramic rice bowl will add a stylish touch to any dining table.

    With a chic contemporary appeal, this small ceramic rice bowl will also make a great saucer, perfect for serving your favorite Asian dipping sauces.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, this ceramic rice bowl makes a fun, chic and practical addition to any home.
  • Sauce Dish Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4 oz.)
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    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality wood, this pair of awesome chopsticks showcases a stylish and elegant black background complemented by simple and graceful egg shaped carvings in light brown.

    Featuring a light weight design, this pair of awesome chopsticks is designed for functionality and ease for use. With rounded ends that taper to narrow tips, this pair of chopsticks is designed to enhance grip and is great for beginner or advanced users of chopsticks.

    The light brown carvings of egg shaped motifs add a refreshing and elegant charm. Featuring a smooth and glazed surface, this pair of awesome chopsticks makes a great addition to any dining table.

    Hand wash is recommended for this item.
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  • Product Wt (0.5 oz)
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    Highly versatile, the Stylish Midnight Black collection will complement a wide range of tableware and tastes. Whether you are a classicist or a modernist, someone with a taste for the unique or the elegant, this collection has something to offer.

    Pair it with vibrant and contemporary pieces for a bold statement, or display it alongside elegant pieces for a simple yet stylish set up.

    Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Stylish Midnight Black collection is functional as it is gorgeous. Collection includes rice bowls, noodle bowls, dinner plates, saucers, and teacups. Mix and match pieces creative to create your very own distinctive style. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stylish-midnight-black-44.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/stylish-midnight-black-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11543|11543|ITEM|"Stylized Floral and Vine Motif White Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11543.html"|""|(3.75)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Crafted in Japan, this pair of white chopsticks showcase a rich and elegant motif of flowers and vine in a light peach set against a striking navy blue background.

    Beautifully lacquered to a smooth matt finish, this pair of chopsticks exudes a unique and sophisticated air with its simple elegant white background. With intricately detailed floral designs, this pair of white chopsticks showcases a tasteful and luxuriant aesthetic.

    This pair of white chopsticks is light in weight and follows the convention of Japanese chopsticks where a broad top tapers to narrow tips. This design improves the grip of food item and makes it an excellent choice for those new to chopsticks as well seasoned users of the utensil.

    Each pair of chopsticks comes packaged in a clear plastic pouch for protection, and each is sold separately. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
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  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
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    With the promise of clear skies and sunshine, the summer months are popular choices for couples planning their weddings. In fact, July and August are among the most in-demand months for nuptials and busiest for wedding-related businesses, say wedding experts. Friends and relatives of engaged couples are busy as well, making decisions about wedding, shower and engagement party gifts that can help create a foundation as a couple begins building their home life together. Gift-givers looking for alternatives to standard wedding registry items like toasters or candlesticks will find special and unique items at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen that will make a thoughtful addition to any new couple’s home. Meanwhile, brides and grooms-to-be can compile a one-of-a-kind registry at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen with unique and authentic items not found in typical department stores.

    Bridal experts recommend doing a bit of homework before shopping for a wedding gift. Getting a sense of the couple’s style and taste will come in handy in picking the perfect present. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a wide variety of wedding gifts for all types of budgets and tastes – but here are a few suggestions to help you get started.

    For the “contemporary” couple -

    Basic black always makes a statement, and those seeking clean, modern lines in this always-fashionable color will appreciate pieces from the Black Alloy collection – which offers plates (both rectangular and square), bowls, saucers, and teacups which are made of smooth, black stone and offer a slightly rippled finish. Also simple, yet sleek with a touch of color is the Blended Shades Matte Black and Shiny Blue collection. Its bold colors and clean cuts are featured on plates, bowls, sauce dishes and spoons. The combination of a matte and shiny finish works well with all types of meals – both formal and casual.

    For the “vibrant” couple -

    Perhaps the couple’s tastes veer more towards vibrant colors and lively designs. Those favoring a more colorful aesthetic will like plates, bowls or saucers from the lively Lime Crackle on Brown collection or the deep blue of the Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa. Both collections feature bright bursts of color while keeping its Asian style intact. Other colorful options include items from the Blue Flower collection – which offers a bright blue bloom on an olive background, or the Washi Paper Pattern plates that have an intricate blue, cinnamon and green design resembling colorful Japanese washi paper.

    For the “nature-loving” couple –

    Our Snowmelt, Tropical Teal or White Cherry Blossom collections are designed to reflect just that – natural elements and earthy hues. Inspired by nature, these pieces are perfect for the couple that enjoys the outdoors – or simply appreciates a rustic and natural aesthetic. The rustic blue-green Snowmelt bowls and dishes resemble the melting snow of spring in Japan, while pieces in the Spinning Sky collection are bright, swirling bands of white and blue. The deep blues, glossy blacks and speckled olives of the Deep Sea collection are meant to reflect what may lie beneath the waters off of Japan’s coast. Or perhaps the couple will appreciate having a small “piece” of the outdoors in their home with the crackled Green Leaf plate and the celadon-style Blue Flower plate.

    For the “traditional” couple –

    Maybe you know a couple that will appreciate pieces with traditional Asian symbols or characters incorporated into its design. The stems of bamboo, which are a symbol of strength, durability and luck in Asian culture, resemble silk-screened artwork on the plates and saucers from the Bamboo Glass. Similarly, Japan’s celebrated cherry blossom, which is associated with loyalty, patriotism and femininity graces multiple pieces in the Cherry Blossom (white blossoms on a light blue background) and Cherry Blossom in Black (white blossoms on a smooth black background) collections.

    Cranes are also popular Asian symbols – and are especially significant as Japanese couples fold 1,000 origami cranes to symbolize unity and commitment before marriage in a ritual known as sembazuru. Gift-givers wanting to pass on the tradition of the crane, which in other cultures also represents peace, happiness and fidelity, can choose pieces from the Crane in Flight and White Waves collection. This ocean blue and white collection also offers two larger bowls (a 8 ¼ in and a 10 inch) which can be used as serving dishes – looking equally lovely as a compliment to the collection or as stand alone pieces on a tabletop. (For more information on the special significance of cranes, please see the newsletter from March 2004.) Or perhaps you’d like to gift the couple with wishes of “fortune,” “prosperity” and “longevity” – the Chinese characters adorning the rust colored tea set in the Cinnamon Fortunes collection. The character for “longevity” – a ubiquitous symbol throughout Chinese culture also adorns the blue porcelain pieces in the Longevity line, which depicts various styles of the character on its plates, bowls and cups.

    At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, tableware can be purchased individually or in sets. While bridal guides suggest registering for two types of dinnerware – “formal” and “casual” – our site has plenty of options to fill both entertaining and everyday needs.

    Those interested in buying a complete setting from a collection have lots to choose from, too – though an Asian setting may look a little different from a traditional Western one. (For those wanting to learn more about setting a table with traditional Japanese aesthetics, please see our Japanese Tableware newsletter from November 2002, located in the Newsletter Archives.) According to bridal guides – traditional china settings are 5 pieces – a dinner plate, a salad/dessert plate, a bread plate and a cup and saucer – each piece with a specific use. But here, our collections are a little more interchangeable.

    Rounding out many sets, such as the Multiple Fish line, is the inclusion of chopsticks and a matching chopstick rest. While serving as a stylish table accessory, the chopstick rest also functions as a raised place to set your chopsticks upon – saving your table or tablecloth from food stains. Named for the Japanese characters for various fish decorating the pieces – the mossy stone chopstick rest and the olive green chopsticks match perfectly – though mixing and matching throughout all the collections will produce a colorful and attractive table. Choices for single or sets of chopsticks abound at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen (the Chopsticks section has over 300 offerings including chopsticks, rests and sets).

    Many of our collections offer vessels for Asian beverages, like the Green Cherry Blossom series, which offers a sake set and a tea set. Decorated with delicate blossoms, the pale pink pieces come in different sizes for tea and sake to accompany your Asian meals. Those wanting a variety of options should also consider the Blue Karakusa line. Offering delicate tea and sake sets with its signature blue karakusa floral design– those preferring a sturdier cup can select the 4-inch mug – perfect for serving coffee or cappuccino after dinner to guests. Bridal experts also suggest registering for a wide array of items to accommodate all types of budgets and tastes. Along with dinnerware, our serving dishes and platters are functional and artful.

    Couples are likely to receive compliments when using pieces from the Yellow Flower series – its striking 24-inch black and yellow dish is perfect for serving sushi or other appetizers. Others will like the simplicity of the Turquoise Blue Plate – a crackle-glazed 12-inch platter that comes with two small dishes for sauces. Our distinctive platters, such as the colorful porcelain Orchid Round Plate or the vibrant Koi Porcelain Plate are almost too beautiful to use to for food – and can double as beautiful additions to your décor.

    For new couples, entertaining can be a big undertaking. And whether it is having new in-laws over for dinner, or throwing a cocktail party for friends – having an attractive and inviting table is an important piece of the puzzle. Consider buying placemats to help dress up a table– such as the Gold Longevity placemat that comes with a napkin and chopstick holder or a bamboo placemat, which comes in a wide array of styles and colors. Adding a table runner can also add a nice touch to the table – whether it be the simple Black Bamboo table runner to compliment colorful dinnerware – or the dramatic black and red Happiness Pattern table runner to offset more basic tones. Or perhaps you’d like to highlight the couple’s new duo status and offer a gift set especially designed for dinners-for-two, such as the turquoise crackled-glazed Dahlia Flower Dish set or the earth-toned Ginko Emblem set, both which offer matching plates, sauce dishes and chopsticks for two. The Sake and a Snack For Two gift set, or the Flying Fish Sushi Set, which also comes with a pair of bamboo placemats also make good gifts for newlyweds.

    With so many choices, choosing the perfect gift may take some time. But be sure to complete your gift with a thoughtful card and gift-wrap, services also available by Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen offers an easy, accessible gift registry service that’s easy for recipients of all types. Simply make a list after perusing the site, submit it to Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, and we will notify family and friends of your choosing by email of your selections. For more ideas on gift giving, please see our December 2004 Holiday Shopping Guides in the Newsletter Archives.

    		  

    OUR 2005 NEWSLETTERS

    Full Of Fortune

    All About Sushi (part II)

    Secret Lives Of Geisha

    Specialty Japanese Cookware

    Rice The Golden Grain

    Summer Wedding Gift Guide

    Azuki Beans

    Washi Paper Production and Uses

    Symbols of Happiness and Longevity in Asian Culture

    Bamboo – A Versatile Plant

    Symbolism in Asian Motifs and Patterns

    Fortune Cookies: The Real San Fransisco Treat


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    The sport of Sumo on a professional level can trace its roots back to the 16th century, and its longevity and popularity continues to attract fans from Japan and around the world. The original sumo wrestlers were believed to be samurai warriors that were solitary in nature, called ""ronin"" who wrestled in tournaments as a way to earn some extra money. Sumo wrestling is a sport that is strictly guided by a hierarchy based on merit, and the wrestlers are ranked according to a system that has been used for hundreds of years. Wrestlers can be promoted or demoted according to their previous performances at tournaments. It is very difficult to reach the highest ranks, and thus the special ones are commemorated on this one of a kind mug.

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    This collection comes with everything you’ll to make any meal special, including ceramic saucers, Japanese shallow bowls and ceramic deep bowls for rice, saucy dishes, and sides, as well as both round plates and rectangular dinner plates for steak, sushi nights, and whatever your stomach desires! Certain to raise an eyebrow, these one-of-a-kind dinner plates exude quality. Made in small kiln batches in Japan by skilled and dedicated craftsmen, these plates are also coated in a glossy smooth glaze that catches the eye and makes them microwave and dishwasher safe.

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    "|"Rice is a staple dish for Asian cuisine, and if you’re a fan of Japanese cooking you know that rice should be served with almost every meal. This set of six Japanese rice bowls features a marbled blackish-blue underglaze with a white depiction of a sunlit Japanese cherry blossom. The contrasting tones of this glaze against a bed of white rice would make the dish or through transparent soups would stand out and add an element of beauty to every meal! This ceramic rice bowl set would match perfectly with a saucer and plate set, and would serve to make a beautiful and unique dinnerware set. These artfully depicted Japanese cherry blossoms remind us to appreciate the temporary beauty of every meal! These Japanese rice bowls would also be great for serving small salads or for miso soup. Made in Japan in small kiln batches, these wonderful ceramic rice bowls are individually made with care and will certainly become a cherished collection at your table.
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    "|"A haiku embodied in ceramics, these artful ceramic rice bowls depict a Japanese cherry blossom amid passing rays of the sun in a blueish black marbled underglaze. Japanese cherry blossoms evoke feelings of beauty in transience, which is perfectly expressed in a dinner made with care. Their glossy top-glaze is smooth, protective, and will glimmer beautifully with a wet appearance, making them sure to catch the eyes of any guest! These bowls also come in a set of six and make the perfect place for your rice, or even for cooling down with some refreshing ice cream, and would look great alongside equally beautiful Japanese dinner plates and sauce dishes. Made in Japan from dense ceramics and coated in a protective glaze, these Japanese rice bowls are also microwave and dishwasher safe, which makes heating up leftovers and cleaning up easy! A perfect gift for cherished loves ones or friends, these would also make wonderful house warming or wedding gifts. If you love rice, then you’ll also love a set of handmade chopsticks to accompany your bowls! These cherry blossom rice bowls are sure to quickly become your favorite and will find themselves a permanent place in your home.
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    "|"With a blackish blue marbled pattern and a deeply set, beautiful depiction of a white sunlit Japanese cherry blossom, these Japanese sauce dishes are an excellent pairing for unique dinnerware set. The wavy, flower petal pattern of their rim and glossy top-glaze is smooth to the touch and is sure to catch the eye! An artful and unique place for any sauces and spices to accompany your meal, such as soy sauce, ponzu, hoisin, sliced ginger, or even ketchup for fries! These Japanese sauce dishes are delicately spun and fired in small batches in Japan and will last long and keep their beautiful glaze. They’re also microwave and dishwasher safe, making for easy and fast cleanup. These artful works of Japanese ceramics would look great paired with larger bowls as a garlic holder for ramen, or with a set of equally beautiful large dinner plates to add delectable sauces to your meals. Japanese cherry blossoms are symbolic of transient beauty, which makes them the perfect gift for friends you appreciate spending your time with. Small sauce dishes like these also look beautiful lining your shelves as a place for special knickknacks and jewelry, beads or paperclips, or even as a small feeding dish for small critters like guinea pigs, making them a wonderful addition to any space in your home.
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    "|"Great for enjoying your favorite sushi, these authentic Japanese chopsticks feature an adorable maneki neko on a blue surfboard surrounded by several cute blue wave icons and bright red spotted fish. With an overall black color, the top half of these chopsticks have these calico colored Japanese lucky cats with their right paw raised as they hold onto a thousand yen coin with the left paw. Known for beckoning luck and fortune for their owners, these adorable lucky cats are perfect for those who believe in the legend of the lucky cat. These authentic Japanese chopsticks are made from wood, covered in a smooth and glossy lacquered finish and wrapped individually in plastic.
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    		 In these days of instant communication and immediate gratification, it is unusual and scarce to find members of the younger generation willing to sacrifice the many years and long days learning a skill such as authentic Japanese sushi making under the tutelage of a master chef. In the western world, the term “apprentice” may conjure up the image of a sharply dressed, self-assured young college graduate fighting for the opportunity to work for the well-known corporate icon, Donald Trump. In the Japanese culture, the term apprentice is the old school definition of trainee; somebody who is being trained over a long period of time by a skilled professional in an art, crafts, or trade. Unlike the few weeks commitment that is required on the television show by the same name, the true apprentice in Japan is committed to working for many years under the master until the master sees fit to allow them to work unsupervised.

    A typical apprentice to a sushi master is expected to commit to many years of training; ten to fifteen years before they are able to open their own sushi bar. A typical day of a young sushi apprentice starts early in the morning, when the sushi shop must be thoroughly cleaned to the satisfaction of the master. As sushi is prepared raw fish, cleanliness is absolutely essential. Then, it is off to the fish market with the master chef who selects the fish for the day, and the apprentice accompanies him to not only learn the art of careful selection, but is expected to deliver the purchases back to the shop. This stage of apprenticeship continues for several years, the apprentice is learning by watching and soaking up information and is not yet allowed to be in the front of the shop where the sushi bar is located, nor is he allowed to handle the fish.

    While the business is ready to open; the apprentice will be in charge of hanging out the “noren” to signify that the business is ready for customers and also will remove the “noren” at closing at the end of the day. During the business hours, the apprentice is expected to help out the master as he is ordered, at first it will be simple tasks such as preparing the “oshibori” or warm cloths that are handing to customers to wipe their hands, or preparing the “agari” or hot tea that welcomes the diners. It is up to the master chef to decide when the apprentice will be allowed to hold the “hocho” or Japanese kitchen knife and actually get to slice the pieces of fish for the sushi or even learn to make “nigiri” under his tutelage. For the time being, the apprentice is relegated to simple tasks on a daily basis that will show his commitment and dedication to the craft. The apprentice’s day at the sushi bar will end with him cleaning up the shop, much as how his day has started. Only late at night, when the customers are long gone; will the apprentice have the opportunity to practice making “maki-mono” or sushi rolls on his own, using the bits of leftover sushi fish from the day.

    After five years or so of shadowing the sushi master from afar, the apprentice is finally ready to take on his first  important task related to actual sushi making;  the careful preparation of the sushi rice.  The rice must be prepared according to the strict instructions of the master. Each sushi shop will have their own combination of cooked medium grained rice mixed with their special blend of seasoned rice vinegar that must be delicately blended and fanned into the rice using the special bamboo “oke” that absorbs excess moisture to keep the rice from becoming over saturated. Once the master chef is satisfied with the consistency of the sushi rice making on a daily basis, the apprentice can finally stand next to the master at the sushi bar.

    This promotion takes the apprentice from the back of the shop to a more prominent location, where he stands alongside the master at the cutting board.  This position is called the “wakiita”, meaning to stand next to the chopping board.  The next task that is delegated is usually the preparation of the fresh ingredients for the day. The fish must be scaled, shrimp de-veined, the octopus and squid must carefully cleaned and these tasks are usually relegated to the “wakiita”. As his training progresses, he may also be allowed to prepare sushi rolls for take-out diners.  The apprentice will also prepare the accompaniments to the sushi; such as grating the ginger for cutting down the fishiness of cuts such as mackerel and slicing the scallions for toppings on flounder.

    After a few years of training as a “wakiita”, the sushi chef may finally be designated an “itamae”. This means that he is allowed to stand in front of the cutting board alone and signifies that he has achieved the status of a master chef, capable of creating artistic and beautiful sushi creations. The “itamae” is not only a superior chef whose skills have been honed from many years of dedication to learning his craft, he must also be skilled at engaging customers; as it is often the popularity of the “itamae” that will draw customers to a specific sushi bar amongst many.

    Another interesting element to the apprenticeship of the sushi chef is the rarity of female sushi masters or trainees. Although it may seem to be sexist in our “equal opportunity” culture, it is still a largely held belief in Japan that men make better sushi chefs than women. The reasons for this include the mistaken belief that women’s hands are warmer than men’s, thus making them less desirable in handling the delicate raw fish in the sushi preparation. There is also the mistaken impression that the hair products and make-up used by some women will subtract from the culinary experience of the diner whose focus should be solely be upon the smell and taste of the raw delicacies.  Of course, with the changing times; there are more and more women taking on the challenges of sushi apprenticeship in this formerly “men only” world and it is not as rare to find women “itamae” as well.

    So, the next time you enjoy a lovely sushi meal prepared by an authentic “itamae”, take a moment to appreciate not only the flavor but also your sushi chef’s long term commitment to the craft of sushi making.

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    Complete sushi kits

    Make your own sushi at home using a complete and convenient kit from MrsLinsKitchen.com! One of our most beautiful sushi kits features square bamboo-style plates and includes the following sushi supplies:

    • Bamboo mat
    • Rice paddle
    • Non-stick nigiri mold
    • Four pairs of chopsticks
    • Four plates
    All of these pieces come in a large, wooden tub for making rice called a sushi oke, or Hangiri in Japanese. This tub has a flat bottom, and the wood absorbs excess moisture from the cooling rice. The oke also prevents contamination that can occur when mixing metallic surfaces with rice vinegar. Another one of our sets is the Temaki kit, which includes one bamboo mat, three rice paddles and one oke. Use the paddles to spread rice evenly on the nori (dried seaweed), then tightly roll your sushi on the bamboo mat.

    Individual sushi supplies

    If you don't need a whole kit, you can purchase some pieces individually at MrsLinsKitchen.com. We offer the oke, for example, in a variety of sizes depending on how much rice you need to prepare. You can also use a wooden press to quickly compress rice and toppings together, then cut and serve the resulting delectable treats. We sell the rice paddle separately, as well, so you can impress your guests like a professional chef!

    Decorative sushi clock

    If you really love Japanese food, then our whimsical clock is for you! This sushi clock resembles a real lacquer tray with twelve different three dimensional pieces of sushi representing each number. Telling time was never so tantalizing!

    Whether you want to tell time with a sushi clock or eat the real thing, let MrsLinsKitchen.com be your source for all sushi-related items, including sushi kits and sushi supplies!

     

    		  

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    "|"A sushi chef's greatest strength is in the way he wields his sushi knife. Slice your sushi like a pro with this finely honed, carbon steel sushi knife. The blade of a sushi knife is cut at a different angle from regular knives so sushi or sashimi is cut cleanly and precisely. Impress your friends and family with a beautifully made sushi meal. Made in Japan.
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    "|"Made in Japan, this authentic sushi making kit comes with a Hangiri Sushi Oke, a sushi mat, and three rice paddles. Everything you need to create the perfect sushi roll or hand roll of your own can be found in this essential sushi making kit.

    Sushi oke bowl, also known as hangiri, is a highly valued possession in sushi houses. It is the tool for creating perfectly seasoned rice in sushi. Sushi rice is seasoned inside a Hangiri Sushi Oke using sweet rice wine vinegar and sugar.

    Complete with three rice paddles for mixing and scooping sushi rice, this sushi making kit also comes with a sushi mat to be used to make sushi rolls by rolling up nori—seaweed, rice, and sushi ingredients.

    Crafted from quality wood, the hangiri and rice paddles for this sushi making kit are durable and easy to use. The sushi mat is made of environmentally friendly bamboo.

    Please keep this sushi making kit away from fire. Liquid must not be poured directly into the hangiri sushi oke. The sushi oke must also be kept away from direct sunlight and stored in a location with good air circulation. This set should only be hand washed.
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    Sushi Oke - Hangiri

    Create authentic sushi house sushi with a wooden Sushi Oke Bowl, or Hangiri, from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.  A hangiri wooden bowl is essential to making perfectly seasoned sushi rice form your own kitchen.

    At the root of all great sushi is the perfect mixture of seasoned rice. The texture must be moist but not soggy, and each grain should have absorbed the sweet rice vinegar seasoning. 

    In Japan, the great sushi houses fiercely protect their rice making secrets and allow only deserving chefs the task of making the sushi rice for the day. It is the signature flavor of the rice that makes the patrons return.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen we have collected some special sushi “hangiri" wooden rice tubs from Japan and China that will help tremendously when you mix your own sushi rice at home.

    The wooden sushi oke bowl is perfect for absorbing the excess liquid of the sushi rice vinegar mix that you make for sushi rice preparation. It is usually made of a balance of sweet rice wine vinegar with sugar added to taste. This mixture is added to the just cooked short grained rice that you have placed in the hangiri wooden bowl. As you stir the seasoning into the hot rice, you fan the rice so that the excess is evaporated and the rice stays moist, but not saturated with the seasoning.

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    Bamboo sushi plates

    The presentation of fresh sushi is just as important as its flavor. MrsLinsKitchen.com carries durable bamboo sushi plates so you can easily create a stylish dinner for your friends and family. Available in small, medium and large, this dinnerware is made of 100% bamboo, which is preferred by chefs for its strength and odor-resisting abilities. Each plate features a dark circle in the center against a light background, and the curled edges add elegance as well as practicality. You can use them for appetizers or other small finger foods, too.



    Professional sushi making supplies

    If you want to prepare sushi at home, you need professional equipment for the best results. Sushi molds, for example, are an inexpensive and quick way to make a delicious meal. MrsLinsKitchen.com offers two sizes of molds for making American-style sushi, also called Spam omusubi, out of nori, rice and Spam meat. Made of a rectangular, transparent box, this mold comes with simple instructions. If you want something more traditional, our Tri-Shape Rice Mold is ideal. In the shapes of bamboo, plum blossom and pine, these small plastic molds can withstand temperatures up to 348F. The carbon steel sushi knife is another one of our invaluable sushi making supplies. Made at a different angle than regular kitchen knives, this knife promotes an extremely precise cut so you'll feel like a pro! Making a fast, healthy snack was never so easy!

    For the finest selection of professional sushi making supplies and lovely sushi plates, come and browse MrsLinsKitchen.com today!

     

    		  

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    Sushi Supplies & Cookware

    Your love of sushi should not be restricted to “date nights” and eating out. In the spirit of the recession, you can now enjoy your favorite treats in the comfort of your own home with authentic sushi supplies.  Save money and have fun preparing healthy, fresh and original sushi creations.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we have selected a wide variety of sushi cookware and sushi molds that make your sushi preparation fun and easy.

    Our bamboo sushi mat is the key to creating your favorite rolls like California rolls or spicy tuna rolls, and our “all in one” sushi making sets include this essential mat and other handy accessories that are “must haves” for sushi making. The assortment of sushi molds we carry include the famous “spam sushi mold” that makes it so easy to re-create this popular Hawaiian snack. When you use the plastic nigiri sushi mold, you will find that is a breeze to make lots of your favorite sushi that is perfectly formed every time. 

    Another essential tool among our sushi supplies and sushi cookware, a wooden sushi press is used to make the layered box sushi; the ingredients of your choosing are layered alternately with seasoned sushi rice and gently pressed into a delectable block. The sushi is sliced in bite sized pieces and the combination of flavors makes for a delightful bite every time."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:6235 :6011 :8515 :6038 :6093 :6195 :6242 :6254)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sushi-related-cookware-221.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sushi-related-cookware-222.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-tableware-sushi-set-related||ITEM|"Sushi Set Related"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sushi-set-related-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/sushi-set-related-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11493|11493|ITEM|"Sweet Blue Textile Print Japanese Wood Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11493.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan, this pair of wood chopsticks features a sweet blue textile print motif of delicate blue and white blossoms. Bordered by a leaf print in dark blue, this pair of wood chopsticks is beautifully lacquered to a matt finish.

    In a lovely warm toned shade of brown, the light blue design gives an adorable air that will add a cozy and sweet touch to any dining table. This sweet and delicate design will complement a wide variety of tableware with its simple and adorable motif.

    In a tapering shape with broad top and narrow tips, this pair of Japanese wood chopsticks is also light in weight and has gridded tips to aid in the picking of food items. This makes it an excellent choice for both beginning users of chopsticks and seasoned users alike.

    Finely crafted from high quality wood, this pair of wood chopsticks is an excellent option for personal use and as a gift item. It is also a fun and adorable way to serve dinner guests at you next dinner party.

    To maintain this item, please hand wash chopsticks after use.
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    Lacquered to a lovely matt sheen, this pair of silver chopsticks, like most Japanese chopsticks , taper from a broad top to narrow tips. The very top of this pair of chopsticks are in sweet pastel blue.

    Lightweight with a fine balance, this pair of chopsticks is easy to handle and use. Crafted from wood with rounded narrow tips, this pair of silver chopsticks is great for all ages. Whether you are looking to restock your chopstick collections or searching for a charming option to serve dinner guests at your next Asian themed dinner, this pair of silver chopsticks is an excellent choice.

    Hand wash is recommended for this item. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
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    Comes with a woven polyester strap, this cell phone charm will make a great decoration for your bags, purses, backpacks, luggage, cell phones, ipads, as well as flash drives. Crafted from quality metal, the sweet Japanese doll is also a bell that will tinkle brightly with movement.

    Available in four lovely colors: Red, blue, purple or pink, this adorable cell phone charm comes with a matching strap that complements the color of the individual charm.

    Great for personal use, this cute cell phone charm also makes fine party favors or stocking stuffers. Surprise your friends with this adorable cell phone charm.

    Please specify desired color at time of order, or a color will be chosen for you.
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    This unique Chinese clay pot tea set has an interesting design that will be a great conversation piece among the two enjoying tea form it. Hand made from clay in China, the teapot is a dark brown with a metallic silver spout. The silver color that starts form the spout continues along the entire edge of the teapot, swirling up the handle and back down to the base of the lid. The rim of the lid also has the silver rim around it as well to finish the entire look. The lid of the bowl has a small handle, which can be easily lifted to reveal the removable stainless steel infuser basket. The cups for this tea set are also a dark brown with the same metallic silver on the rim of the cup, matching the teapot paired with it.

    Packaged in a beautiful and sturdy glazed wooden box for protection, this tea set would be a great gift as it can easily be gift wrapped or even given with the box it comes in. Made in China. (Discontinued, only 1 available)
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    Have you ever wondered what the recurring patterns in Asian textiles and dishware mean? This month, we will take a closer look at a few icons that are dominant in Eastern cultures. Take a look in your home and find the objects on which karakusa, gingko, and wave patterns appear. You may have sushi trays with gingko leaves, or perhaps a bedspread with a twisting karakusa pattern. These patterns have been used for centuries – what makes them so popular, and what do they represent in Eastern cultures?

    The karakusa pattern can be found on fabrics, dishware, and many items for the home. Take a look at our Blue Karakusa Sake Set to see an example. The word translates roughly from Japanese as “winding vine” or “China plant,” and consists of curling lines accented with flowers or leaves. The pattern is based on imagery from ancient Middle Eastern and Greek arabesque prints. Over the course of several centuries, the intricately intertwined pattern made its way across Egypt, Greece, Persia and China. The Japanese were most likely introduced to the style through trade with Chinese merchants – hence the name “China plant.” With each culture, the pattern evolved to fit the aesthetic of the people who used it. For example, the Japanese karakusa incorporates local fauna into the winding curlicues - tiny lotus blossoms and peonies are among the most popular additions. These flowers give an added meaning to the design, as each carries its own cultural symbolism. The lotus is associated with Buddhist philosophy and represents wisdom and purity, while peonies are symbols of prosperity. The winding vine that connects them also represents prosperity because vines grow steadily and are generally hardy plants.

    Let’s take a closer look at the main flowers used in Chinese culture. The peony, lotus, chrysanthemum, and wild plum are the symbols of the seasons – spring, summer, autumn, and winter, respectively. These four blossoms each bring a special meaning to the season.

    As we mentioned earlier, peonies denote wealth and abundance. They are seen as the King of Flowers, and are prized by gardeners for their vivid colors. Peonies in bloom can represent love and affection, but if the flowers whither and die suddenly, they can foreshadow poverty in the family of the grower. Our Red Peony Plate shows the beautiful texture and striking color that help make this flower a national favorite.

    The lotus blossom is another beloved flower. In the Chinese language, the word for lotus also means a variety of other things, including: “to bind,” “connect (in marriage),” and “modesty.” These ideas are all therefore contained within the image of the lotus. Lotuses are large pink or yellow flowers with many petals. They often grow on ponds or lakes, and their roots hang down into the water. Take a look at our Lotus Tea Cup with Infuser to see an example. The plant’s components have a variety of applications: the dried leaves are used for wrapping groceries, while the seeds make a nice dessert. It is also used to make medicine and cosmetics. As noted earlier, the lotus is especially symbolic in Buddhist culture. It grows out of mud, but is entirely pure, and it represents growth and knowledge even in adverse situations. The lotus’ round shape is linked to the wheel of life, which is constantly turning and regenerating our surroundings. It represents summer and life with its bright petals.

    Autumn is the season of the chrysanthemum. This plant, which comes in hundreds of varieties and colors, blooms during October and November (see our Chrysanthemum Longevity Table Runner for a picture of this flower). People go out to view the flowers en masse in a festival similar to the Japanese cherry blossom celebrations. Special foods accompany this seasonal celebration of nature. Chrysanthemums symbolize happiness in China, and strength, courage, and dignity in Japan. The two countries may have different meanings for a single icon, but they both revere chrysanthemums for their beauty and grace.

    Despite winter’s cold, snowy days, the plum blossom flourishes and adds a warm touch to the bleak landscape. Plum trees represent long life because they flower even when the tree stops bearing leaves during its last years. The plum blossom has five rounded petals – check out our Plum Blossoms on Blue Yixing Teaset for an example. It is one of China’s main symbols, as each of the petals can be attributed to a different tribe of ancestors in the country. They can also stand for elements of the government.

    As you look through your home you may find many other types of plants used as ornamentation. The cherry blossom, pine tree, and bamboo each have central roles in Asian culture. When mixed together, they create special coded messages – the art of ikebana, or flower arranging, takes the symbolic nature of each plant into account, and a large part of the craft involves using the plants for a harmonious and meaningful arrangement. For example, bamboo is known as a hardy plant that bends but does not easily break. Its physical qualities lead to its designated meaning – it represents longevity, strength, and grace. The similarly sturdy pine tree is seen as an icon for long life and steadfastness. When the bamboo and pine are displayed with plum blossoms, they are known as the “Three Friends in Winter” because they thrive even during the harsh winter months. They brighten up the landscape and keep the promise of springtime alive.

    Cherry trees mark the beginning of warmer months, and for this their blossoming season is highly anticipated. Japanese citizens celebrate the cherry blossom with a festival called Hanami. People gather to admire the pink and white trees during their short blooming season, and many cultural activities are linked with this time. Cherry blossoms decorate everyday items ranging from stationery to clothing (see our Cherry Blossom in Black Sake Set), and businesses often use blossoms in their logos. What does this flower represent to Japanese people? Firstly, it stands for the loyalty of the citizens. It is a mark of patriotism and pride in the land. Secondly, it was once linked with the samurai because both the flower and the samurai have short but memorable lives. Samurai often wore clothing printed with blossoms. Thirdly, the cherry blossom represents girlhood and femininity. Like the plum and apricot blossoms, it is seen as an icon of innocent charm and grace. If you are interested in learning more about cherry blossoms, please take a look at our Cherry Blossom newsletter in the archive section.

    Gingko leaves are another popular image for dishes, chopsticks and teaware (see our Gingko Saucers). The gingko tree has been used for centuries as a source of medicine for circulatory ailments. It represents long life and health. Gingko leaves also represent love – this Valentine’s Day, give a gift emblazoned with a gingko instead of the same old red and pink hearts! Gingkoes are also linked to scholars and Buddhist teachings.

    It seems everyone has seen the yin and yang symbol, but some people are not sure what it represents. The icon consists of a circle split in half with a wavy line; half is colored black, and the other half is white. Each half contains a smaller circle of the opposite color. Take a look at a yin and yang symbol on this Yin Yang Yixing Teapot. This icon symbolizes balance in the positive and negative principles of life. The Yang, or white part, stands for light, heaven, sun, and males. The Yin, or darker side, represents Earth, the moon, females, and absorption or darkness. The symbol is said to be based on an egg with its yolk showing. In Feng Shui, the Yin and Yang each have geographical territories – valleys and streams are Yin, while mountains are Yang. The Yin and Yang sign links together many aspects of Chinese culture and philosophy, and its presence in Asian art and design is still dominant in modern pieces.

    Similarly, the wave pattern has remained popular because of its simple design - overlapping semicircles connect to create a scaly or wavelike shape. Patterns like this, with a small element repeated continuously, are called “diaper” designs. Cultural factors often play a part in the popularity of diaper patterns – for example, in ancient China, people felt objects were unfinished until their plain surfaces were decorated. Allover patterns like waves and curls are used extensively even in modern designs as a nod to this style of craftsmanship. In Japanese culture, the wave pattern reminded the samurai of the balance needed in warfare; the two colors in the pattern represented offense and defense, just like the balance of yin and yang. It also stands for power and resilience.

    Chinese and Japanese patterns often center on animals such as dragons, cranes, and fish. The dragon is a complex symbol in Chinese culture – it represents the emperor, as well male vitality and spirit. Dragons can live among the clouds or in the sea, and they can change size at will. Old folk stories tell of dragons that hibernate in the muddy banks of the river during the winter. When they emerge in springtime, they re-energize the world around them. Some scholars believe the dragon icon may be based on the alligators that surface occasionally on the Yangtze River. Ancient Egyptians worshipped alligators, and they celebrated the season when the animals emerged from their muddy river shores. Chinese dragons have serpent-like bodies with bird-like claws and a mammalian head. Take a look at our Dragon and Phoenix Yixing Bowl and see if you can identify all of the parts. They have long beards and they carry a ball or pearl. Dragons are often shown in pairs playing with the pearl. The tiger is another important animal in Chinese culture. Perhaps you have seen it on clothing, or maybe it is peeking through a bamboo forest in a picture. What does it symbolize? Well, in Chinese culture, the tiger is the king of all land animals. He is well respected like his friend the dragon (who rules all of the aquatic animals), and he has equally mythical powers. Among them, the tiger frightens demons and encourages warriors. In past centuries, there were many more tigers in the woods of China, and it was not safe to walk alone in many areas. People respect these large cats for their stealth and prowess. By wearing clothes emblazoned with tigers, they hope to gain their powers. Tigers were also used for medicine in ancient times – some say that tigers’ whiskers can cure a toothache. Maybe you should stick to wearing his stripes.

    Stylized butterflies can more than just a pretty image on your dishware or clothing (but don’t forget to take a look at our Butterfly Chopstick Rest). These insects are a popular subject among ancient poets because they represent joy and summertime. Butterflies are also a sort of matchmaker, like Cupid. Philosopher Chuang Tzu told a story of a young man who accidentally entered a retired official’s private garden while chasing a butterfly. There he met the magistrate’s daughter and fell in love instantly; the couple married and the young man rose in rank. The butterfly has come to represent marital happiness and beauty – celebrate a wedding or an anniversary with this special icon, and wish your loved ones the best in life.

    Cranes make their way into many tales and legends in Chinese culture. They are revered as a symbol of longevity, and are seen as the male leader of the birds. Cranes are reputed to hold mythical powers, such as immortality, and stories tell of men changing themselves into cranes. Some people decorate coffins with cranes to bring the departed into the realm of the immortal. Cranes are often depicted beside pine trees because they both symbolize long life and age. If you would like to know more about these regal birds, take a look at our Cranes newsletter in the archives.

    The crane may be the king of the birds, but the phoenix is by far the most popular and well loved in legends. This mythical creature appears only in times of peace and happiness. Like the dragon, it is comprised of body parts found in other animals – for example, it has a snake-like neck, the throat of a swallow, and the stripes of a dragon. Take a look at our Phoenix and Dragon Yixing Tea Set. The phoenix seems to be a mix of several different birds, and its feathers come in five colors and twelve patterns. It is a popular icon for Buddhists because it is benevolent and refuses to kill other animals. The phoenix represents the bounty of the summer harvest as well as peaceful rulers. You can learn more about this ancient symbol in our archived newsletter entitled: The Mythical Dragon and Phoenix.

    Fish gain their important symbolism from the Chinese language. When spoken, the word for carp sounds similar to the word for “business.” The carp symbolizes a wish for good luck in business affairs. Similarly, the word for “fish” is very close to “affluence” or “abundance.” Goldfish specifically refer to an abundance of gold, so they are seen as lucky animals. Without any knowledge of the Chinese language, these icons might not seem to relate to their meanings.

    Now that you know a little more about the hidden messages in your everyday life, you can better understand the complex symbolism of Asian art and design. As you browse through our collections, you can choose special and meaningful gifts for your friends and family.

    		  

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    		 As you look at our products, you will see a variety of repeated images. From animals to geometric patterns, each icon has a special meaning. This month, we will continue to look at the symbolism behind these patterns and textures and what they mean to Asian cultures. Many of the icons have been used for thousands of years as symbols of prosperity, happiness, and good luck. How did these pictures and calligraphy letters come to represent what they do? We will look into a variety of symbols so you can “decode” the images that appear on your everyday kitchen items. Just take a look around your home – your vases, dishes, and even your chopsticks may be wishing you a special wish for luck and happiness!

    The idea of happiness is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. Over the centuries, many symbols and colors have become icons for this abstract idea. More than just meaning happiness, they are a wish for happiness too. Let’s take a closer look at four of the harbingers of joy in Chinese culture – the bat, the Fu Dog, the spider, and the double happiness symbol.

    In Western cultures, bats are generally feared as creatures of the night. Why is an animal that we associate with ghosts and evil spirits an icon of happiness? The answer lies in the Chinese language. When pronounced, the words for “bat” and “happiness” are the same. Though the calligraphy looks different, the homonym links the bat to the idea of joy. You might find bats on patterned dishes or textiles, or in classical artwork. They are one of the most popular images in Chinese decorative design. The animals are usually stylized and look more elegant and colorful than the typical Halloween variety - they are sometimes mistaken for butterflies! When five bats are shown together, they symbolize the Five Blessings, which are: long life, wealth, health, virtue, and a natural death. The bats may be placed around a central emblem such as a calligraphy letter or flowers for added decorative effect.

    The Fu Dog, also known as a Fo Dog or Lion of Buddha, is a popular symbol used throughout Asia to represent happiness. Though the mythical creature looks somewhat like a lion, it is often referred to as a dog because of its friendly nature and reputation as a guardian. You can find Fu Dogs at the entrance to many buildings, including shrines and palaces. In ancient China, people of different political rankings had detailed rules governing the physical appearance of their personal Fu Dog statues. For example, only the emperor’s family could have a Fu Dog with thirteen curls on its back. The tradition of these creatures was passed on to Korea and Japan, where they remain popular among people of all ages. The lions are often displayed in pairs, with a male holding a ball and a female protecting a cub. When carved with open mouths, they scare away evil forces; when they are depicted with closed mouths, they keep in good spirits.

    Like bats, the spider has a generally unpleasant reputation in Western culture. Once again, the symbolic meaning for this animal comes through language. The word “hsi” represents a specific type of spider with a red body. Since red is one of the most prized colors in Chinese culture, the red spider is highly regarded. The image of two spiders together represents double happiness. In ancient times, a poet wrote: “When joy [the spider] arrives beneath the eaves, it is always double. ” This encouraging message implies that happiness comes in abundance.

    The concept of “double happiness” comes from a wish for an extended period of happiness. When the character “hsi” is doubled, it becomes “shuang hsi” – take a look at the symbol on our Double Happiness Paper Cutting Card Set for an example. Long life is very important to Asian cultures, and a wish for a happy and long life is among the best compliments to bestow on a friend.

    “Shou,” the character for longevity, is frequently used on clothing. Children often give the elders in the family gifts with the longevity character as a wish for their health in old age. The symbol is said to enhance positive life energy. We have a nice Longevity Sake Set, which is emblazoned with the “shou” character – don’t forget to honor your parents and grandparents with this special message!

    Cats, butterflies, and tortoises are symbols for longevity as well. Cats and butterflies are associated with long life because their pronunciation in Chinese is similar to the idea of “shou.” The word for “cat” is similar to the word for “age of ninety years.” Similarly, “butterfly” sounds like “age of seventy or eighty years.” When you use our Butterfly Chopstick Rest, think of the symbolic meaning behind this elegant animal. Tortoises are known for their long life span, and are therefore linked with wishes for longevity. The tortoise’s shell is decorated with a repeating hexagonal pattern, which also represents longevity and good luck. In ancient Chinese art, icons of longevity are put together to create a powerful and symbolic composition. For instance, a crane standing on the shell of a tortoise is a popular subject. Some fruit trees with long life spans are also treasured for their admirable traits. Images of peaches and pears can be found on decorative items for the home, such as plates and vases. Look at our whimsical Celadon Peach Tea Set.

    The Eight Precious Objects are a series of icons that have existed for many centuries. Though some of these icons have lost their specific meaning over time, they now act as a general charm for good luck and fortune. They appear in Buddhist temples on the sole of Buddha’s foot or in decorative designs for the home. The eight symbols are: the wheel of the Law, conch shell, canopy, lotus, covered jar, fish, mystic knot, and umbrella. Let’s take a closer look at the wheel of the Law, the mystic knot, and the fish.

    Buddhist philosophy uses the wheel of the Law to explain many teachings of the Buddha. The wheel can crush old superstitions and delusions with its power, or it can bring enlightenment as a sun-like icon. It helps to explain the organization of Buddhist teaching and beliefs, and its circular form embodies the idea of an existence without beginning or end. In modern Asian design, wheel shapes are used for repeat patterns on fabric, chopsticks, kitchen goods. You can see the spokes in the wheel, but the image is abstract and geometric.

    The mystic knot is also important to Buddhist philosophy. It represents longevity because it twists around in an endless circuit. The knot has been compared to entrails or intestines, which symbolically receive and distribute abundance within the body. If you enjoy this pattern, you might also like Chinese knots made out of cord (see our Zodiac Keychains for an example). They can help remind you that everything in life is interconnected.

    Fish represent wealth in Chinese culture, and their importance in society is well documented in beautiful decorative items. From goldfish to carp, each variety denotes a special symbolism. Why are they so important? First, they are one of the staple foods in China. The country’s extensive coast and long, ranging rivers make fishing convenient and profitable. The word for “fish” sounds similar to the word “superfluous” when spoken, and indeed, there is an abundance of fish in Asian territories. People also prize these animals because they seem to be free from restraints as they swim in the water. During wedding gift exchanges, people often give the bride’s family presents decorated with fish. In this context, the fish symbolizes happiness in one’s surroundings. It is a wish for the bride’s new life and home.

    While we have only covered a few of the many symbols in Chinese culture, we hope you have gained a better understanding of the importance of visual design. Even everyday objects can hold a wealth of meaning, and we believe the more you know about Asian culture, the more you will enjoy the products we offer.

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    Taiwan is a small island located just off the coast of mainland China, just south of Japan and north of the Philippines. Taiwan's cuisine encompasses a blend of many styles, including dishes from the Hoklo ethnic group (which makes up about 60% of Taiwan’s population), the aboriginal Taiwanese, Hakka (southern Chinese cooking) as well as influences from China’s Fujian, Guangdang, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Hunan, Sichuan and Beijing provinces.

    The island's dense population and mountainous terrain (only 20% of the land is arable) limits the amount of farmable land. Seafood of all types, from large fishes like grouper or tuna to sardines, crustaceans, oysters, clams, and squid is a major source of protein in Taiwan, as are chicken, pork and soy. Beef is rarely eaten, partly due to the traditional perception of cattle as precious farm animals needed for agriculture. Duck, goose, snails, frog and turkey are also commonly eaten in Taiwan.

    The Taiwanese are fond of fruit – everyday meals often include a large communal plate of fruit. The island’s subtropical climate allows for an abundance of fruits such as papayas, melons, plums, Asian pears, guavas, bananas, lychees and citrus. Taiwan also produces a great amount of green and leafy vegetables, including water spinach, onions, leeks, cilantro, bok choy, bean spouts, cabbage and Chinese celery, as well as tubers like sweet potatoes, potatoes and taro.

    The cuisine of Taiwan is heavily influenced by the food of mainland China. For more on China’s Cuisine, please see our January newsletter, located in our Newsletter archives. Traditional Taiwanese cooking is light and simple, using fresh ingredients and natural flavors. The Taiwanese are also known for “tonic foods,” which are prepared using medicinal and seasonal ingredients. For example, nourishing soups such as tang kuei, which is made from duck or lamb are said to improve blood flow and circulation.

    In general, Taiwanese food tends to be less spicy than western Chinese (Sichuan) cooking, but hotter than Northern Chinese cooking. Here, most dishes are prepared simply, with seasonings such as soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil. Other flavorings include black beans, pickled radishes, peanuts, chili peppers, parsley, and a local variety of basil. One famous Taiwanese dish is san bei ji (“three cup chicken”) because the recipe calls for one cup of soy sauce, one cup of sesame oil and one cup of rice wine.

    Here is a recipe for San bei ji:

    Ingredients

    1 small chicken, cut into small bite-sized pieces
    6 cloves garlic, crushed
    10 slices ginger
    1 cup sesame oil
    1 cup rice wine
    1 cup soy sauce
    4 stalks fresh basil (optional)

    Brown chicken pieces in a little of the sesame oil. Add garlic and ginger towards the end of browning. Add the rest of the sesame oil, rice wine and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover, add basil and serve with rice.

    The Japanese, who occupied Taiwan for a short time (1895-1945), have also influenced Taiwanese cuisine. Instead of using shaoxing wine, which is typical of mainland Chinese cooking, many Taiwanese dishes are flavored using a clear rice wine that is similar to mirin, a sweet Japanese cooking wine. Typical Japanese dishes, such as sushi and sashimi are also popular in Taiwan. Mild curries, often flavored with chicken and potatoes, as well as the use of seaweed also seem to be the result of Japanese influence. The Taiwanese even have a version of tempura, a popular deep-fried dish, and often use miso, a salty condiment made of soybeans. And restaurants that feature teppanyaki, a Japanese style of cooking where food is cooked in front of diners on an open grill, has become popular in Taiwan as well.

    As in most Asian countries, rice is eaten regularly. Taiwanese rice is a hybrid of short and long grain rice, which was developed during the Japanese rule. For breakfast, one of Taiwan’s traditional dishes is “xi fan,” or congee, a porridge-style soup made with rice that is eaten for breakfast or lunch and served with side dishes. Here is a recipe for basic Taiwanese congee.

    Congee

    Ingredients

    1 cup rice (long, medium or short grain)
    6 cups water

    Rinse rice until water is clear, then drain. Boil water and add the rice. Stir the rice as you bring to a second boil. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Turn off heat. Replace the lid on pot and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with accompaniments. Typical accompaniments include Chinese sausage, fermented tofu, pickled vegetables, sliced ginger, stewed peanuts or salty duck eggs.

    Taiwan is also known for its appetizers. Called xiao cai, appetizers are almost always a part of an everyday Taiwanese meal. Popular starter dishes include pickled cucumber salad, cold jellyfish salad, stir-fried fish with peanuts and tofu with thousand-year old eggs, which are duck or chicken eggs that have been preserved in clay for a number of days.

    Soups and stews are also common courses with Taiwanese meals. Favorite Taiwanese soups include hot & sour soup, seaweed soup and beef noodle soup. Dumplings are also quite popular. Jaozi, or steamed dumplings are eaten often, as well as potstickers and xiao long bao, or steamed bread dumplings.

    Also popular in Taiwan are vegetarian dishes, in Taipei alone there are over 300 vegetarian restaurants. Many Taiwanese have adapted vegetarianism as influenced by Buddhist and Taoist beliefs. The Taiwanese are known for its style of cooking using vegetarian ingredients to re-create meat dishes, cleverly imitating the taste, flavor and texture of meat. For example, a dish called “noble ham” is actually made from tofu and cabbage greens, and an “abalone” dish is made from tofu and mushrooms.

    Taiwan is also known for the snacks of the night markets. Night markets are commonly bustling marketplaces with vendors selling clothing, goods and food. Best known for xiaochi, which means “small eats,” the markets are packed with food stalls serving popular snacks and fast food. Popular xiaochi include tea eggs, dumplings, omelets, fruit ices and dou hua, a sweet dessert. One of the most famous night market dishes is chou do fu, also known as “stinky tofu.” Definitely for the adventurous, this dish consists of tofu that has been fermented and can be served steamed, stewed or deep-fried. As the name implies, its odor is quite pungent, but the flavor is surprisingly mild.

    Tea eggs, one of the popular night market snacks, is surprisingly easy to make. Here is a recipe:

    Tea Eggs

    Ingredients

    8 eggs
    Water
    2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
    2 pieces Star Anise
    1 tablespoon black tea leaves or tea bag

    Bring the eggs to the boil and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
    Drain and cool. When cool enough to handle, gently tap the egg's shell all over without removing the shell.
    Place back in the pan, cover the eggs with water, add the remaining ingredients and bring back to boil, turn down and simmer on low heat for an hour or more, this helps the flavors infuse the egg.
    Drain once more. Eggs can be eaten hot or cold and should have an attractive marble effect.

    With meals, the Taiwanese usually drink tea. Though black and green teas are common, the most famous tea in Taiwan is oolong. Oolong tea leaves have been partially oxidized, giving it the qualities of both black and green teas. Alcoholic beverages include kaoliang (sorghum) liquor and Taiwanese beer.

    Another popular Taiwanese beverage is boba, or bubble teas. The boba refers to the small balls of tapioca, which are usually made from cassava flour. The gelatinous balls are then covered with green or black tea, milk or fruit and sipped through a large straw. Served hot or cold, this beverage has become quite popular with both Asians and Americans alike. Boba is said to have originated from a store in Taichung, Taiwan in the 80s, and became popular in the United States in the 90s. Another popular sweet snack is Taiwanese shaved ice. Served in a large bowl or cup – the shaved ice is added to a variety of ingredients such as adzuki or mung beans, fruit, gelatin, nuts or boba and covered with syrupy condensed milk.

    Whether you are able to travel to Taiwan, or maybe just to your local Taiwanese restaurant, Taiwanese food is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. For those who’d like to prepare an authentic Taiwanese meal at home, peruse the pages Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for equipment, ideas and inspiration.

    		  

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    Takoyaki is a tasty Japanese snack that has taken Asia by storm. They delicious little dough dumpling filled with melted cheese, small pieces of ham, prawns and octopuses. Grilled in specially designed grills with round holes for the takoyaki batter and fillings, takoyakis are grilled to a golden crispy perfection and topped with barbeque sauce, mayonnaise and squid flakes.

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    Street food is an interesting intersection of culinary history mixed with cultural interest.  In Japan, a country that prides itself on culinary distinction and strong socially enforced etiquette, where eating while walking in public is considered uncouth, street food reveals a very interesting facet of the Japanese culture.

    Takoyaki is a popular street food dish in Japan.  Made with wheat flour based batter, takoyaki are tasty and attractive small flour balls grilled to a buttery fragrance on the exterior and a warm moist chewiness on the inside mixed with the fresh ingredients of dried octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger and green onions.  They are typically grilled to a lovely golden brown and topped with a sweet and savory takoyaki sauce.  This sauce is like a Japanese version of Worcestershire sauce.  Mayonnaise is also added as well as shavings of dried bonito (a type of fish). 

    Takoyaki are typically served on paper trays and feature serving sizes that range from six to ten takoyaki balls in each paper tray.  Toothpicks are provided for picking up takoyaki balls to be enjoyed. 

    HISTORY
    Takoyaki’s creation was credited to a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo in 1935 in Osaka, the Kansai (Western) region of Japan.  Takoyaki was said to have been inspired by akashiyaki, a form of dumpling made from egg batter and enjoyed by dipping in a dashi broth. 

    But the history of takoyaki can be traced further back in time to the 1600s when French food was first introduced into Japan.  Battered food dishes first began appearing at around this time.  Two other subsequent events helped to further popularize the use of flour in Japanese cuisine. 

    The first was the great Tokyo earthquake of 1923, which caused a huge shortage in food.  Following the disaster, in order to create cheap and filling food, experiments using flour and water began.  This helped pushed popularity for flour-based dishes created during this time.  Following the Second World War, flour was sent as relief to Japan by the US and continued to popularize the use of flour in Japanese cuisine.

    The creator of takoyaki, Tomekichi Endo was said to have decided to use octopus as the ingredient of takoyaki because in Osaka where he lived, octopus was plentiful.  His creation became so popular that today, it can be found all over Japan. 

    TAKOYAKI TODAY
    Takoyaki is enjoyed in Japan year round, but especially during the summer at festivals.  Japanese festivals, known as Matsuri, typically celebrates traditional holidays and are held outdoor at local shrines where street food such as takoyaki are available for sale along with souvenirs and games.  In Osaka where the takoyaki was first invented takoyaki is still famous and well known for their tasty invention, and visitors to Osaka can easily find all kinds of takoyaki paraphenalia and souvenirs from cell phone straps to USB devices.  A takoyaki museum can even be found in Osaka’s Universal Studio where visitors can sample the takoyakis of five leading takoyaki vendors. 

    In Japan, although street vendors and shops selling takoyaki remain highly popular, many also make takoyaki in their own homes.  There are two primary ways to make takoyakis at home.  A takoyaki cooking tray can be used over the stove or an electric hot plate cooker designed for takoyaki can be used. What began as a small individual vendors selling a popular local street food item has today grown into franchises that produce a wide variety of takoyaki with a wide choice of ingredients and preparation style which have extended beyond the shores of Japan into other Asian countries. 

    TAKOYAKI PREPARATION
    The first step in takoyaki making is the preparation of the batter.  Takoyaki batter dissolves flour into dashi stock with water.  Ingredients for takoyaki should be prepared beforehand.  Octopus pieces, ham, cheese and shrimp are commonly used ingredients.  These ingredients are usually diced into small pieces to be placed into takoyaki during preparation. 

    Once the batter is of the perfect consistency, the takoyaki pan can be preheated on high.  Grease each individual half spherical hole in the teppan takoyaki pan.  Once the pan is heated to the ideal temperature, the prepared batter can be poured into the pan.  The batter should fill half the pan with just enough space left for adding your choice ingredient.  After adding the ingredient, the remaining space of the sphere can be filled up with additional batter.  When the base of the sphere turns batter a golden brown, turn the takoyaki over.   Typically two metal picks are used for this task to turn the takoyaki over with ease and create the perfect spherical shape.  Additional batter is added as needed to create perfectly spherical shapes of each takoyaki.  Using the metal picks, turn the takoyaki at ninety degrees at intervals to give it an even grill.

    Once the takoyakis are cooked to a golden brown on all sides, they can be taken out of the takoyaki pan.

    Okonomi sauce, a thick version of Worcestershire sauce, and mayonnaise are spread over the takoyaki.  Aonori, green laver, and dried bonito shavings are then sprinkled over the takoyaki balls.   Finally, the takoyakis are ready to be eaten!

    The fragrant grilled golden brown exterior holds the chewy dough center that encloses a juicy piece of octopus meat.   Today, takoyaki is one of the famous Japanese food export in many other parts of Asia, enjoyed by people all across Japan and in the wider Asian region.

    TRYING TAKOYAKI
    Takoyaki may not be an easily accessible street food outside of Asia, but with easy to use takoyaki pans, you can try your hand at making this delicious comfort snack of Japan.  Equip your kitchen with stove top or electric takoyaki teppan pans to create this unique and tasty dish.  While not all the original ingredients may be found where you live, you can get creative with ingredients and come up with you very own takoyaki creations.  Even in Japan today, there are many options and ingredient pairings other than the classic filling of octopus.  Shrimp, ham, and cheese have been used as replacements for the filling.  Some have even used chocolate filling to create a dessert style takoyaki.

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    The Tanabata festival is traditionally celebrated each year on the 7th day of the 7th month of the Japanese lunisolar calendar.  Today, the festival may be held on July 7th or in some regions in Japan on days close to August 7th, or in accordance with the traditional lunisolar calendar.

    Also known as the star festival, this festival originated in China, known as the Qixi festival, which celebrates the meeting and reunion of the deities Orihime (known in Chinese legends as Zhinu—weaver girl) and Hikoboshi (known in Chinese legends as Niulang—cowherd) once every year.

    Mythology
    The festival was inspired by the Chinese myth of the “Weaver and the Cowherd” which tells of the story of the weaver girl (symbolizing the star Vega), a celestial being and the daughter of a goddess who escaped from heaven into the mortal realm to have fun.  While on earth, the weaver girl met the cowherd (symbolizing the star Altair), a mortal man, and they fell in love.  They married and started a family without the knowledge and approval of the mother goddess of heaven. The weaver girl and the cowherd were a loving couple and had two children, but their happiness was short-lived.  When the mother goddess of heaven found out that the weaver girl had escaped to earth and married a mortal she was angered by the forbidden romance and the realization that the weaver girl had neglected her celestial duties to weave colorful clouds in the sky.

    She thus forcibly removed weaver girl from the cowherd and the children.  Heartbroken at the disappearance of his wife, the cowherd and the children searched for the weaver girl.  The ox of the cowherd revealed to the cowherd that if he killed him and wore his hide, he would be able to go up to heaven to look for his wife.  Thus, tearfully, the cowherd killed his ox and put on his hide, and carrying his two children they ascended to heaven to look for the weaver girl.  When the goddess of the heaven found out about this, she was again greatly angered and with her hairpin, scratched a wide celestial river (symbolizing the milky way) between cowherd and the weaver girl.

    Separately by the river, the weaver girl sadly gazed at the cowherd and her children from her loom, while the cowherd watches her from across the river raising the children.  But once every year, the magpies of the world, taking pity on them would form a bridge—the bridge of the magpies—so that the lovers and the family may reunite on the seventh day of the seventh month, celebrated in the Tanabata festival.  In Japan, it is believed that if it rains on the day of the tanabata, the couple will not be able to see each other and must wait another year before they can be reunited, so people pray for good weather and makes wishes for themselves. 

    Customs and Celebration

    In Japan, the tanabata festival has been celebrated since its importation in 755 A.D. by the Empress Koken.  By the Edo period, tanabata is widely celebrated all across Japan although regional variations in traditions and customs exist.  Traditionally, during the tanabata festival, girls wished for better sewing and craftsmanship skills, while boys wished for better handwriting.  Their wishes are written on strips of papers.  This custom is continued today, in celebration of the festival, people in Japan generally write short poetries on small pieces of paper and hang them on a bamboo wish tree.  The bamboo tree along with the decorations and the wishes are then set afloat on a river or burned after the festival.

    In celebration of tanabata, street festivals along shopping malls and streets are a common sight.  Colorful streamers add festivities and decorate these tanabata festivals.  Many regional variations exist in tanabata festival celebrations, but common festival activities include decoration competitions, parades, Miss Tanabata pageants, outdoor stalls selling street food, and carnival games.

    In some Japanese regions, lighted lanterns are set afloat down rivers and sometimes bamboo leaves are floated downstream. 

    The cities of Sendai and Hiratsuka are the most famous for their elaborate tanabata celebrations.  In Hiratsuka, the festival is held for several days and is well known for their amazing decorative displays. 

    Even Disneyland in Japan celebrates tanabata.  The Tokyo Disneyland celebrates the festival by a greeting parade with Mickey as Hikoboshi (cowherd) and Minnie as Orihime (weaver girl).  Other cast members dressed in festive yukata hand out pieces of papers in the shape of Mickey Mouse for the audience members to write down their wishes that they can tie their wishes on stands provided.

    Festival Food

    Popular festival street food is often found in tanabata festivals.  Small stalls selling dango mochi balls—sweet chewy Japanese dessert that often feature red bean paste fillings—are commonly found.  Other popular street food items such as takoyaki octopus balls and yakisoba—a fried noodle dish with cabbage and pork topped with yakisoba sauce and Japanese mayonnaise are favorites. Taiyaki, a fish-shaped Japanese cake featuring red bean, chocolate, cream cheese, or other fillings, yakitori grills of chicken and meat on skewers, okonomiyaki, a form of savory Japanese pancake made with batter and features ingredients such as cabbage, spring onion, meat, and seafood, and the best of Japanese yaki cooking can be found at most festival food stalls.


    Stars and Tanabata

    The tanabata festival, also known as the star festival celebrates the love of the mythological figures of the cowherd and the weaver girl, representatives of the Altair and Vega stars.  It celebrates their annual reunion that joins them across the milkyway.  A romantic myth that may have given meaning to the stars in the sky observed by people in ancient times, but the story is no less moving for today’s generation, and the celebration of the tanabata festival continues to give meaning and celebration to this love story. 

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    Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapots

    An object of beauty and function, a tea pot says a lot about the host who pours from it. Do you love delicate flowers? Or simple patterns? Do you have modern taste, or an eye for the elaborate and old-fashioned? Are you the one whose home friends and family flock to for an unforgettable tea gathering? Whatever describes you, we've got the Chinese teapots and Japanese teapots to fit the bill.

    Here, you'll find Chinese and Japanese teapots made of various materials and learn what makes each stand out. Tetsubin teapots hearken back to the days when hot water was warmed on the hearth. These pots are known to have excellent quality and are often handmade by dedicated artisans. Stainless steel teapots and various Chinese teapots are also popular choices, but for different reasons, ranging from aesthetics to durability to ease of use.

    But one does not drink out of a tea kettle, no matter how lovely it may be. Browse through our collections of Asian teapots with matching cups, like our Multi Dots Bright Green Tetsubin Tea Set, Desert Sand Traditional Chinese Tea Set for Two with Canister, Minimalist’s Earth Tone Golden Plum Blossom Yixing Gift Teapot Set, and much, much more. For tea parties large and small and with prices to suit every budget, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen is the place to shop for modern teapots! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tetsubin-cast-iron-teapots-12.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/japanese-teapots-103.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| sale-asian-teaware-tetsubin-tetsubin-tea-set||ITEM|"Tetsubin Tea Set"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tetsubin-tea-set-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tetsubin-tea-set-43.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-teaware-tetsubin-teapot||ITEM|"Tetsubin Teapot"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"

    Tetsubin Teapot & Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapots

    Owning a Cast Iron Testubin Teapot is the epitome of authenticity when it comes to brewing your own Asian loose leaf tea. Originally used in the Japanese tea ceremony and dating back to the 17th century in Japan, these cast iron tea kettles have withstood the test of time. The healthful properties of Tetsubin teapots are said to vary according to the type of metals included in the cast iron pots, but the enriching minerals are thought to be released into the prepared tea through the brewing and steeping process.

    Tetsubin teapots are not only popular for healthful reasons, the stylish beauty of these cast iron pots make them very popular as a collectible.

    As you browse through the variety of styles that we offer you will be sure to find a Tetsubin teapot that suits your aesthetics. If you like modern lines, the bold red and black style of the Brushed Tetsubin Teapot might strike your fancy. The Green Dragonfly Testubin Teapot is just one of the more nature inspired styles that we carry as well.

    Don't be surprised if you want more than one Tetsubin teapot; Mrs. Lins Kitchen has searched far and wide to bring you the very best.

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    THE PERFECT GIFTS
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Glazed White Maneki Neko Mug
    Was: $7.95
    SALE: $6.55
    Stoneware Dragonfly Infuser Tea Mug
    Was: $22.55
    SALE: $20.25

     
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    Every Thanksgiving dinner deserves a beautiful table setting to accentuate the festivities! Whether you’re hosting a large Thanksgiving party with lots of friends and family members or you’re planning on having an intimate gathering with your family, finding the perfect pieces to present and hold your delicious Thanksgiving dishes is essential for any festive get-together. Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, you’ll be able to find tableware of all types of designs and colors! Let this year’s Thanksgiving feast be one to remember!

    Tableware Settings
    Platters
    Decorative Tablerunner
    Thanksgiving Origami
    Bowls with Lids for Leftovers
    Tea Sets, Mugs and Cups
    Wine Glass Charms

    Tableware Settings

    It won’t be easy for your guests to forget Thanksgiving dinner when you display mouthwatering dishes on a cohesive and unique tableware setting! Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we provide a multitude of uniquely-designed tableware collections so you can find the perfect way to present your dining table year-round!

    For nature-lovers and those who want to welcome an earthen feel to their dining table, the Moss Green collection has pieces that will surely give you the perfect visual effect, with its subtle earthen green and brown tones. Another great option is the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand collection, with light brown tones and greenish blue colors that mimic a sandy ocean shore. These incredible and natural tableware collections will surely accentuate any part of your tasty Thanksgiving meal!

    If you are looking for similarly deep and natural tones for your table setting, but would love a more intricate and unique design for your tableware, our Serene Meadow of Cosmos collection and our Rustic Dark Green, Blue and Cream Karakusa collection feature enchanting floral and arabesque designs that will leave your guests in awe. Classic tableware collections like the Blue and White Parasol Illusion will bring a traditional, yet vibrant atmosphere to any dinner table. Don’t limit yourself to just this one enchanting collection! We provide a wide variety of other blue and white assorted bowls and more, so that you can get creative with your setting by matching up pieces that you love!

     

    Tableware doesn’t have to just be aesthetically pleasing-- your dinnerware can have meaning too! Flaunting symbolic cherry blossom designs, the Peach Cherry Blossoms on White, Minimalist White Cherry Blossom, and the popular Cherry Blossom Collection are full of tableware pieces that can serve any type of dish you’ll be making this Thanksgiving! Explore our collection of remarkable dinner pieces like large plates, individual appetizer plates, serving bowls, and even platters!

    Take time to look around our huge variety of dinnerware pieces and make yourself an enchanting tableware setting that you can use year-round!
    Black Alloy
    Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom

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    Platters

    Every delectable Thanksgiving meal deserves to be served on platters that are just as wonderful! Our vibrant and unique Asian Serving Platters are ideal for adding a touch of creativity to your dining table, and these Asian-inspired works of art are sure to make for great conversation starters! Whether you think a more intricately designed platter will make your meals more eye-catching or you think a simplistically-designed platter will accentuate your food, any large platter that you choose will make center dishes or appetizers look professional and delectable! These platters are large enough to serve main courses like turkey or ham, or appetizers like cheese and crackers, stuffed mushrooms, or delicious salads, making them a must-have for this Thanksgiving!
    Black Alloy Rectangular Plate
    Was: $32.65
    SALE: $27.75
    Green Cherry Blossom Serving Platter
    Was: $43.75
    SALE: $38.85
    Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Dinner Plate
    Was: $23.95
    SALE: $21.25
    Japanese Koi Decorative Platters
    Was: $46.25
    SALE: $42.55
    Elegant Iris Porcelain Asian Platter
    Was: $55.35
    SALE: $52.55
    Colorful Koi Plate
    Was: $53.75
    SALE: $48.35
    Blue and White Japanese Parasol Illusion Circular Asian Party Plate
    $25.25
    Abstract Sunlit Forest Oribe Ware Collection Japanese Oribe Plate
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $35.95
    Blue and White Japanese Parasol Illusion Circular Asian Party Plate
    $25.25

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    Decorative Tablerunner

    Tablerunners are the easiest way to make your dining table pop with color! Make a statement on your table this Thanksgiving with a vibrant decorative Asian Tablerunner. Whether you prefer mild earthen tones, a loud and luxurious style, a classic Asian look, or a contemporary flair, our selection of Asian tablerunners will help you achieve any type of atmosphere that you desire this Thanksgiving. By simply placing the tablerunner across your dining table, your table will transform into a display of taste and sophistication. Whether you are using a beautiful decorative plate as a centerpiece or to hold the main course, putting it onto your tablerunner will complete the look for a perfect Thanksgiving dinner!

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    Thanksgiving Origami

    Still looking for creative ways to decorate your home and table for the holiday? With origami, you can add personally-made accents to your table or home! With a 4-5/8 Inch Red Color Origami Papers and some 4-3/4 Inch Orange Color Origami Papers, you’ll be able to craft several small turkeys to decorate your home, place on your plates, or even use as placecards. Decorating for a Thanksgiving dinner can be a fun bonding activity with the family, and learning how to make paper turkeys and other origami creations will jumpstart your innovation for other ways to decorate your home!

    4-3/4 Inch Orange Color Origami Papers
    Was: $2.95
    SALE: $2.05
    Six Inch Double Sided Origami Papers
    Was: $2.55
    SALE: $1.95
    Kimono Origami Paper
    Was: $20.65
    SALE: $17.55

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    Bowls with Lids for Leftovers

    Your Thanksgiving dinner is bound to have loads and loads of delicious food. Be prepared for storing all the leftover turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes with some beautiful, reusable, and convenient bowls with lids! Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen provides a wide variety of different bowls with lids, from simple and elegant designs like our Blue and White Cherry Blossom Ramen Bowl with Lid or the stunningly beautiful 7-1/4 Inch Large Sky Blue Cherry Blossom Ramen Bowl With Lid. You can store these wonderful bowls in your fridge with the lids on and easily bring them with you to work; just steam or reheat your food in the microwave and enjoy your lunch. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

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    Tea Sets, Mugs and Cups

    When Thanksgiving comes around, so does the cool autumn weather. Warm yourself up with a nice cup of tea! With our wide variety of tea sets, mugs, and cups, you can find the perfect Asian-inspired teapot and teacups to enjoy satisfying cups of tea with friends and family. Take a look at our high-quality tea sets, featuring Asian-inspired designs like the Porcelain and Bamboo Plum Blossom Teapot Gift Set or beautifully-designed cherry blossom tea sets like our Green Cherry Blossom Tea Set, which can be perfectly accompanied by other similarly designed tableware. Whether you are looking for a natural looking set of tea cups of all different designs like our Earthen Japanese Tea Cups Set for Five or you’re looking to truly celebrate the beautiful colors of fall with our Amber Glow Japanese Maple Tea Mugs Set, you’ll be able to find the perfect set of cups or mugs to present to friends and families when they come over for Thanksgiving dinner.

    Tea is never out of style! Enjoy freshly brewed tea this Thanksgiving and for the rest of the year as well!
    Breaking Wave of Kanagawa Tea Set
    Was: $68.85
    SALE: $61.85
    Blue Dragonfly Tea Set
    Was: $64.95
    SALE: $59.35
    Green Cherry Blossom Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $55.55
    Cherry Blossom Teapot Set w/ Four Cups
    Was: $27.95
    SALE: $25.15
    Blue and Brown Stained Beverage Set
    Was: $56.25
    SALE: $47.85
    Earthen Japanese Tea Cups Set for Five
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $34.15

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    Wine Glass Charms

    Nothing goes better with a Thanksgiving dinner than a glass of wine! Ensure that no one is mixing up wine glasses at your party with these unique, high-quality, and low-cost wine glass charms. By simply tying these lovely little charms to every guest’s wine glass stem, your guests will no longer have to worry about drinking from the wrong glass and will surely be impressed by this creative and helpful touch. We have an enormous variety of charms for you to choose from, ranging from adorable animal designs to Asian-inspired jade designs. These delightful charms make for wonderful party favors as well— let guests pick which charm they’d like to tie around their wine glass, and at the end of the night, let them take these charms home to remember your special Thanksgiving gathering by!

    Jade Bell and Vase Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Jade Peanut Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Round Jade Bead Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.55
    Adorable Cow Hello Kitty Phone Charm
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.65
    Humorous Red Mouse Japanese Phone Charm
    Was: $1.25
    SALE: $0.65
    Brass Smiley Face Phone Charms
    Was: $1.35
    SALE: $0.65
    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Japanese Girl in Pink Kimono Bell Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45
    Japanese Girl in Red Kimono Bell Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.45

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    		 Folding a little chopped meat or vegetables into a piece of dough does wonders for the palate. Dumplings and loosely-folded wraps are ubiquitous items in menus in Asian countries as well as America. Palm-sized treasures, wrapped delicacies can be stuffed with just about anything. The possible combinations of meat, vegetables, seafood, and other morsels make for endless experimentation. While Chinese cuisine is credited with pioneering the concept of wraps and dumplings, other cultures have put their own fingerprints on hand-held bundles of tastiness.

    DUMPLINGS
    It is suspected that the idea of folding meat and vegetables into a wrapper and tightly sealing them in came to significance during the Han dynasty, which lasted from 206 B.C. until 220 A.D. During this period of artistic and literary success, the Chinese first became acquainted with the flour mill. The mill greatly influenced rice and wheat flour production.

    The first step in creating dumplings is flattening and shaping dough that can withstand the intended filling. Dumpling wrappers are made from a variety of sources—wheat, egg, rice, potato, tapioca starch, wheat starch, palm starch, buckwheat. Water will usually do for sealing the wrappers. From there, dumplings can be boiled, steamed, pan-fried, or even deep-fried.

    One of the most widespread types of Chinese dumplings is the wonton. The word wonton comes from the two Chinese characters signifying “cloud” and “swallow.” The common lore is that wonton dumplings are as light as these two objects. This metaphor also ties into the wonton’s contours. They are generally molded into three different shapes—a pouch, pillow, or cloud.

    If wontons arrive thick and doughy, then they have not been cooked properly. The delicate wrappers should have an airy feel and be perfectly balanced with a savory filling.
    Boiled to a soft texture, wontons are typically made with shrimp or pork, sesame oil and enshrouded in a wheat or wheat-and-egg-dough wrapper. Just like chicken soup, Chinese people often find wontons in soup good for the soul. After they are boiled in water, they are placed in a chicken broth, which is usually flavored with ginger. Wontons make ideal snacks or light meals. When served in broth, they can be accompanied with flat egg noodles to create a heartier lunch.

    To get a glimpse of the range of dumplings in Chinese cookery, you should try going out for a dim sum lunch. Dumplings make up a large portion of the offerings on waitresses’ carts. A favorite is siu mai—pork-filled dumplings steamed in circular wonton wrappers. However, the wonton skins on these dumplings are pleated up the sides so the filling is visible from the top. The filling itself is usually sticky, aiding in the adherence of the wrapper.

    An equally requested dim sum item is haar gao. These shrimp dumplings come in wrappers made of wheat and tapioca starch. When cooked, the wrappers become translucent. Pink shrimp should be visible through the skins. The entire filling typically consists of shrimp, bamboo, and water chestnuts.


    Another tasty wrapped dumpling is jaozi. These crescent-shaped dumplings can hold meat, seafood, or vegetable fillings. They are either boiled or steamed. But jaozi are probably more recognizable pan-fried. When fried, they literally adhere to a pan’s surface which is the main reason they are called potstickers, or wortip in Chinese. Their commonly stuffed with beef and garlic chives or pork and ginger. Of course, you are free to alter recipes to suit your own tastes.

    Dumplings in Japanese cookery originate from Chinese culture. The Japanese version of siu mai is more or less a replica of a Chinese recipe except with more understated flavors. In Japanese restaurants, appetizer menus usually offer gyoza which are potstickers made with a pork filling.

    The Korean equivalent of dumplings or wrapped morsels is called mandu. The various mandu are made from either skins of wheat flour or buckwheat flour. One kind, pyonsu, is a square-shaped dumpling made with thin-stripped beef, pyogo mushrooms, stir-fried zucchini, and mungbean sprouts. Mandu stuffed with the same ingredients and shaped like sea cucumber are called Gyuasang, mandu associated with the era of the Chosun dynasty. Other ingredients typically thrown into mandu include tofu, pork, minced fish meat, shrimp, and chicken. They can be steamed or deep-fried. Mustard sauce and tomato sauce are compatible condiments. Mandu also make a full lunch served in a beef broth with a side of kimchi (marinated vegetables) and rice.

    If you’re looking for a Thai version of a dumpling, try making Thai curry puffs.

    For the filling:
    1 clove garlic, chopped
    4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    3 tablespoons sliced onion
    1 tablespoon chopped coriander root
    1 tablespoon turmeric
    11 oz. lean pork, chicken or beef, minced
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon pepper, white or black
    7 oz. cooked mashed potato
    2 tablespoons chopped shallots

    Stir-fry garlic in the oil. Add onion, coriander root, turmeric and stir-fry for several minutes. Then add minced meat, sugar, salt and pepper and stir-fry until meat is tender. Lower heat and add potato and stir-fry so that ingredients are mixed well. Go ahead and taste to see if more sugar or pepper is needed. Add shallots, stir briefly, and then remove from heat. Place filling in large bowl to cool.

    For the wrapping, you can go to the frozen food section of your local grocery and buy puff pastry sheets. After the sheets have been somewhat thawed, take one sheet and cut into four equal, square pieces. Take one piece and lay it flat with a corner towards you. Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the middle of the square. Then lift the bottom corner (the one nearest you) to its opposite corner, resulting in a triangular parcel. Seal edges with your fingers, pinching in the pastry to create a wavy border. Once you’ve used up all the filling, deep-fry several at a time in a wok or saucepan filled with 1-1/2 cups of vegetable oil until golden brown. Serve with Thai satay sauce or chili sauce.

    WRAPS
    There is almost no wrong food to stuff in a wrap as long as a balance of flavors is maintained. Some ingredients and condiments are more specific to an Asian culture than others. Possible packaging for Asian wraps ranges from rice paper to lettuce leaves.

    A classic wrap found on the menu of most Chinese American restaurants is mu shu pork, which translates to shredded pork. Both mu shu wrappers and flour tortillas, softened on a griddle, make fine wrappers. The filling also consists of dried black mushrooms, cabbage, onions, carrots—all cut into thin strips—and beaten eggs. The pork is usually marinated in soy sauce beforehand. In general, wrappers and filling are served separately so diners are free to wrap themselves. Mu shu pork goes well with a small dish of hoisin (oyster) sauce. 

    In Vietnamese and Thai cultures, wrapped dishes tend to incorporate herbs such as lemongrass, mint, basil, and cilantro. Beef is a classic meat selection for filling. Of course, recipes can include pork, shrimp, duck, and even quail. A sprinkling of coarsely chopped peanuts on wraps is also associated with Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Fish sauce, the typical dipping sauce, can also be spiced up by combining minced garlic, chiles, lime juice, and sugar.

    A popular wrap sold by vendors on the streets of Indonesia is the martabak. Originally from India, this snack consists of boiled beef, lamb, or goat meat mixed with onions, eggs, and spices such as cumin and curry. The wrap dough is made with flour, salt, water, and oil. The dough is then divided into four pieces and rolled out into thin circles. Each circle is then placed on a large frying pan or griddle. The next step is to spoon in filling and carefully fold the dough like an envelope. When the martabak becomes a golden brown on both sides, the martabak is ready. It can be cut into smaller pieces. The martabak has its own versions in Malaysia and Singapore as well.

    Although it would be less labor to order wraps the next time you go out to eat, consider trying to make some yourself. Inviting family or friends over for a do-it-yourself lunch of stuffing wraps is a fun way to catch up with people. Kids who like to work with their hands can also get in on the action. For a guide, you’ll find Asian Wraps & Rolls by Vicke Liley in our cookbook section. Get insight for the shopping list and the actual cooking. You may also want to peruse our cookware pages for high-quality bamboo steamers. With all these tools at your disposal, you’ll be able to expertly say “that’s a wrap.”

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    		 Calligraphy, the art of fine writing, comes from the Greek term, kalligraphia, meaning "beautiful writing." It's hard to pinpoint exactly when it originated, although many believe it evolved from early cave paintings. Over the centuries, other cultures established their own forms of calligraphy. The Egyptians created hieroglyphs, a form of writing using pictures. The people of Sumer, an ancient country of Western Asia, and the world's first civilization, produced a writing system similar to those of Egypt's. A few thousand years later, the Phoenicians took writing a step further by creating what many believe is one of the first alphabet system. It consisted of 24 letters that were written from right to left.

    For years, China was isolated from other civilizations, and therefore, Chinese calligraphy developed separately. By 1275 AD, the Chinese had devised a complex writing technique consisting of more than 1500 characters, each representing an entire word. These characters were first etched onto readily available materials, such as bone, tortoise shell and copper. As time went on, the writing technique of using brush and ink was developed, as did the Chinese style of writing in vertical columns from left to right. For them, writing involved brush strokes, the same way an artist puts brush to canvas and creates his painting with strokes. This technique elevated calligraphy from practicality to one of the finest and most respected forms of Chinese art.

    The Chinese believed calligraphy had its social merits. A man's character was determined by his handwriting, and if it was polished and sophisticated, it meant he was refined. The Chinese Imperial court chose its executives based on the quality of their calligraphy skills, since being an executive and writing calligraphy required similar skills. These skills included careful planning and confident application. However, while there were certain rules to follow, a touch of individual creativity was allowed, and expected from both an executive and a calligrapher.

    There are thousands of styles of Chinese calligraphy that can be grouped into these scripts: Zhuan-Shu, Li-Shu, Kai-Shu, Xing-Shu, and Cao-Shu. Zhuan-Shu (seal script) is fine, uniformed and its written characters have pointed ends. Li-Shu (official or clerical script) began as a way to deal with the growing number of official written documents. More practical and convenient to use than the seal style, its characters are smooth and straight. Kai-Shu (standard or regular script) is more convenient to use than the clerical script, and therefore, its broad, bold strokes made it ideal for everyday purposes. Xing-Shu (running or semi-cursive script) falls somewhere between regular and cursive scripts. Cao-Shu (grass or cursive script) has flowing lines and is almost illegible. It most closely resembles abstract act. All five styles of writings have endured thousands of years, and are still in use today.

    The quality of a calligrapher's work depends not only on his skill, but on his writing tools as well. The Chinese use what they commonly refer to as the "four treasures of the scholar's study," the brush, ink, ink-stone, and paper. Since there are so many options available, it helps to be fairly knowledgeable about the materials needed.

    Brushes are classified as soft, medium or stiff, and are made from blends of many different types of animal hair. Goat and sheep hair are the most common, often used alone or blended with other hairs. Smaller brushes are made mostly of racoon hair, which is known for its resiliency and point retention. Other animal hairs used include pig, tiger, cat and beaver. To make a brush, the hair must be separated, combed, and bundled. The bundle is then boiled in water to remove oils and kinks in the hair. Outer hairs are wrapped around the core hair, and the base is tied with thread. It is then inserted into the opening of a handle, and affixed with a setting compound. Starch is used to protect the hairs, and later removed with water, although some brushes, particularly those made of horse hair, are left partially starched to achieve a certain amount of stiffness. Although handles can be made from materials such as wood, lacquer or porcelain, most are crafted from hollow bamboo.

    Unlike Western ink, Chinese ink has more durability. It does not fade from prolonged exposure to light or sun, a point proven by the discovery of a Chinese manuscript that survived over 4,000 years. Coincidentally, the manuscript described and illustrated ink-making. Ancient inks were probably made from lampblack (produced by burning vegetable oils), combined with a glutinous substance and baked into cakes. To prepare the ink, the cake is mixed with water, and the amount of water used determines the consistency of the ink. Thick, dark ink requires less water, while more water will give the ink a lighter color and thinner texture. Some calligraphers, however, prefer to use the Chinese inkstick with an inkstone. The ink is made by adding a few drops of water on the stone, and working the inkstick into the water to create a smooth mixture in which the writing brush is dipped. One drawback is that the ink dries quickly and cannot be stored.

    Traditional writing materials included bone, copper, and the more practical bamboo slips strung together with pieces of leather. Silk was also in use, but only by the royal class. The invention of paper occurred in the year 105 AD, and was credited to an individual of the Imperial Guard of the Chinese Emperor. Then, as is still the case now, most paper is made from bamboo, flax, or mulberry bark. Some of it is still handmade, but most are produced by machine. When used for calligraphy, different types of paper will yield different results. On coarse or absorbent paper, ink permeates with each brush stroke. Papers with a smooth surface are less absorbent. Rice paper is a good choice for calligraphy, because of its versatility. It comes in a variety of weights and textures and is actually made from bamboo pulp.

    Calligraphy eventually made its way into Japan in the 7th Century AD. Buddhism had traveled from China to Japan, and its scriptures were written by priests in Chinese. The Japanese called these written Chinese characters kanji. Over time, the Japanese created their own styles of writing, called hiragana and katakana. Hiragana used round strokes, while katakana used straight lines, and like their Chinese counterparts, most Japanese students learn calligraphy in school. Japanese calligraphy combines the skill and imagination of the writer, in an attempt to breath life and character into words. Each calligrapher is an individual, which lends individuality to styles, as well as creative rhythm and flow. Japanese characters have to be drawn in correct order, with strong straight lines, gentle curved lines and the amount of ink used for each character must remain consistent. Characters must also be written only once, and no alterations are allowed once they are written, i.e., no touch ups or adding strokes.

    A basic calligraphy set in Japan is not unlike a Chinese calligraphy set. It includes a shitajiki (a soft black mat that provides a comfortable writing surface), hanshi (a special thin type of writing paper), fude (a brush), and suzuri (ink container).

    In many Asian cultures, calligraphy remains an important link to their heritage, adorning temples, walls of existing caves, monuments, scrolls, signs, and even sides of mountains. It continues to be widely practiced, and some artists have also taken a different approach to Chinese calligraphy: Chinese brush painting. Its similarities lie in the rule that each brush stroke is neither corrected nor improved upon. Unlike Western art, there is no altering or painting over, and there are no sketches to follow. Artists must retain the image in their minds and paint according to that.

    The influence of calligraphy has also reached other parts of the world. Many Western painters have admitted to being influenced by Chinese calligraphy, and it shows in their works of art. Artists like Picasso and Matisse demonstrate traces of Chinese calligraphy strokes in some of their paintings. Even the modern world has not escaped its appeal. Formal invitations are often addressed in calligraphy, as are important certificates that laud achievements and accomplishments. Almost all word processing and print programs carry calligraphy fonts, and most arts and crafts stores carry calligraphy items.

    It has been said that practicing calligraphy helps a person develop patience, diligence, and tenacity. There are rules to follow, but there is also room for expression and individuality. Whether calligraphy remains a hobby, or moves onto a more professional level, there are health benefits to reap. It is a wonderful way to promote the coordination of mind (mental) and body (physical), and make spiritual well-being a reality.

    The contemporary calligrapher is fortunate enough to have a wide variety of fountain pens, inks, and paper to choose from, but for those who want to experience the true meaning of an art thousands of years old, only the original tools will do. If you're not sure how to get started, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen can help. Each of our Chinese Stationery sets contain writing instruments, ink and other essentials you'll need to help you on your way. Before long, handwriting will become more than just a means of communicating and recording. It will become an art.

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    		 When art of “eglomise” is certainly one of the world's most admired crafts for reasons that include its beauty, dedication, and skill required. Many associate this art with glassware produced in nineteenth century China, Europe, and America. While these characteristics may be true, the development of eglomise is still debated including its origin and even the correctness of its name.

    As a result, Eglomise is also referred to as “verre eglomise,” “reverse-painting,” “inside painting,” “back painting on glass,” or “glass gilding.” The term eglomise, nevertheless, was created in reference to an eighteenth century French artist who discovered that he could preserve his pictures and other work with decorated glass.

    While the term eglomise dates back to the 18th century, the art of eglomise in all likelihood does not; many believe the art form to have appeared hundreds or even thousands of years before. One such claim is that the art originated in China during 770 B.C. while another claims that Alexandria, Egypt has the oldest eglomise pieces from around the first century A.D. As well, one source asserts that third and fourth century A.D. Europe is where the art can be traced back to. A more popular argument is the notion that the art form developed in Italy during the Renaissance.

    Which ever thought may be true, all seem to agree on the qualities and significance of the art. Essentially, eglomise is painting done on the inside of glass or any translucent material. It is also common that such painting is gilded or layered with thin pieces of gold. Another characteristic that is agreed upon is that eglomise is a very meticulous art which demands patience and a prolonged process. Eglomise requires that a painting is completely done in reverse with all the shadows, highlights, and details done first.

    With such concentration, precision, and originality inherent of them, many eglomise pieces, especially those from the 18th century, are extremely valued and can be worth thousands of dollars. Some of the most expensive and valued are those that were produced in 18th century China. During that time period, China , Canton in particular, became a major producer of eglomise items. It is also said that European missionaries, an Italian Jesuit according to one source, brought the art form to China early in that century. Consequently, Europeans sent certain items or pictures there to be painted in eglomise style. The popularity of China's eglomise artwork, however, may not just be attributed to the willingness of many Chinese to produce such goods but also to the beautiful pieces they created which featured landscapes, seascapes, and other natural scenes.

    Out of China's booming eglomise trade came another eglomise art form—snuff bottle painting. Like eglomise, snuff bottle painting incorporated reverse-painting techniques on glass; such work on the inside of a bottle, however, made this art form more difficult to master. While Canton still remained a major eglomise art producer, many snuff bottles were also manufactured in Beijing, Liaoning, parts of Mongolia and Tibet, as well as Hengshui—another so called 'capitol' of the art of inside painting. As far as how this particular art form developed, there are at least two explanations.

    The first explanation is a story which claims that an official in China was on a business trip and took rest at a temple on the way. While there, the snuff-addicted official took out his bottle only to find that it was just about empty. He then proceeded to fetch out the remainder of snuff with a narrow stick, leaving marks and lines on the inside of the bottle. After the official left, having left his empty snuff bottle as well, one of the temple monks saw the bottle. As the story goes, the monk became inspired by the markings which later resulted in the snuff bottle painting form of art.

    The second, perhaps more logical explanation, is that the artists producing eglomise crafts were already influenced by the reverse-painting technique and simply applied it to snuff bottles. But why the use of snuff bottles, one may wonder, as they are difficult to reach into, much less paint inside? This, of course, may be attributed to the fact that snuff, and consequently snuff bottles, were some of the other major products in China during the eighteenth century. It was believed that snuff--ground up tobacco powder--enhanced eyesight, refreshed the body, helped with diseases, and increased blood circulation.

    While many types of snuff bottles were being made, such as ceramic, enamel, ivory, agate, metal, and silver, the bottles made out of glass and crystal were obviously more suited for inside painting. The qualities of the glass and crystal used also became the basis for the three recognized stages of the art form. The first stage, called the “initial,” is characterized by snuff bottles that featured plain, simple drawings—a result of the smooth surface of the bottle interior which made the paint hard to adhere to. The next two stages, “growing,” and “mature,” are characterized by the increases in detail and craftsmanship with the snuff bottle painting art. These advances were achieved as artists began to add iron, sand, or emery to the inside of the snuff bottles with which they would shake and rub to produce a textured surface capable of holding paint.

    As with eglomise, the process of completing a painted snuff bottle includes concentration, patience, and attention to detail. The painting is also done in the same technique with all the details and layers done in reverse. With openings that are only 4 to 5 centimeters wide, however, snuff bottle painting also requires the use of a special, curved brush. This small tool is shaped to fit in the narrow bottles and allow the artist to reach the interior. With such small areas and many details to include, snuff bottle painting takes at least two or three days to complete. The end results, nevertheless, are works of art that are quite extraordinary and amazing when one realizes all the effort and originality put into each piece.

    While China's eglomise and snuff bottle trade are not as they were over 200 years ago, China is still known for its eglomise crafts and continues to produce many today. Snuff bottle painting has even become so much an art of its own that there are three main schools that are devoted to its teaching. One of these schools is the Xisan Art Academy in the famous inside painting city of Hengshui; Beijing Studio in Beijing, and the Shandong School in Boshan are the two other major schools. Students spend years at these schools in order to master the art.

    Snuff bottle painting, along with other eglomise pieces, gained popularity for their ability to preserve artwork or other pictures. With such delicately finished paintings and fragile containers, there are still several tips one should remember to help preserve snuff bottles and their paintings:

    -Try to keep the snuff bottle cover or lid on to prevent the wearing of the paint inside
    -Keep the bottle in a dry environment, avoiding extreme high and low temperatures
    -Do not wash or use any cleaning solutions on the inside of the bottle
    -Keep the outside of the bottle clean and polished to allow light to shine through and display the painting at its best

    Eglomise art work is typically found in mirrors, clocks, tabletops, panels, snuff bottles, eggs, and other shaped glass or crystal. Which ever form the craft is in, however, eglomise always remains stunning and beautiful. The craft itself is a spectacular example of masterful artistry and fine skill.

    With no two pieces exactly alike, each hand-crafted piece is an original, adding to the uniqueness of the artwork. As elegant as they are, eglomise pieces make wonderful gifts and decorations for the home or office. With the holiday season coming up, take a look at Mrs. Lin's eglomise collection and choose a gift that will last a lifetime

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    		 From sushi’s raw fish wrapped in nori (dried seaweed), to tempura’s batter-fried seafood and vegetables, Japanese cuisine boasts a taste, cooking style, and visual appeal unique to its culture. Although once heavily influenced by China and Korea, Japan has developed distinctive gourmet dishes which reflect Japan’s geographic location and social history. As a cluster of mountainous islands with little farmable land, Japan has long looked towards the sea to provide its primary source of food: this island society’s ancient reliance on the sea can still be found today in Japanese cuisine’s concentration on seafood ingredients, from dried seaweed to various fishes, both raw and cooked.

    The variety of different Japanese foods and their distinctive look and taste also reflect a fundamental, cultural insistence on balance and elegance. For the Japanese, preparing food is not just a chore to be completed before your stomach can be filled; for them, cooking is a complex art which demands the freshest ingredients, well-informed technique, and graceful presentation. While some chefs undergo years of rigorous training, you too can master the basics of beautiful and delicious Japanese cooking by understanding the fundamental ingredients that recur in many Japanese dishes.

    Rice. The primary staple of the Japanese diet and Japan’s most important crop, rice has been cultivated by the Japanese for over 2000 years. Unlike long-grained rice often consumed in the West and popular in Mexican dishes, Japanese rice is short-grained and becomes sticky when cooked. Most Japanese rice is sold as hakumai, or white rice, with the outer part of the grains polished away. Genmai, or unpolished brown rice, is considered less delicious but more nutritious than hakumai. The Japanese consume rice daily in a variety of dishes: plain, with side dishes; mixed with vinegar and sugar, then rolled into sushi; or shaped into round balls and wrapped in seaweed to make onigiri, or rice balls.

    Noodles. An alternative to rice, noodles are a very popular, easy-to-make alternative for your Japanese-style meals. Noodle restaurants are popular throughout Japan for their quick, inexpensive, and great-tasting meals; most noodles restaurants will offer soba, udon, or ramen noodles. Soba noodles are made from a mixture of buckwheat and wheat flour, cut to the thickness of spaghetti. Similar to soba, udon noodles are made entirely from buckwheat flour, but are cut slightly thicker. Japanese ramen traditionally refers to raw, Chinese egg noodles, instead of the packaged, dry ramen now popular throughout the world. Although Japanese ramen restaurants use fresh noodles, dry ramen noodles still provide a quick and easy meal when dining at home. Most packages of dry ramen are sold with soup flavoring and directions. Whether cooking soba, udon, or ramen noodles, the flavor is almost entirely derived from the soup and toppings, so try adding seafood, sliced meat, vegetables, or a boiled egg as toppings.

    Tofu. A versatile ingredient, tofu can be cooked in a variety of ways and incorporated into many Japanese dishes. Although tofu may seem bland by itself, it absorbs the taste of other ingredients and sauces when cooked together, resulting in a light and flavorful dish. The variety of tofu, however, may appear imposing to the beginner chef: tofu is now manufactured in a variety of textures ranging from firm and extra firm, to soft or silken. Firmer tofus are generally recommended for grilling or stir-fries, while softer tofus work well in soups. The choice of tofu, however, remains an individual preference based upon the creative discretion of the chef. Regardless of the type of tofu, all tofus are a nutritionally sound choice: not only is tofu rich in vitamins and calcium, but it is also low in fat and sodium, and naturally cholesterol-free. Tofu and other soy products have also been credited with preventing cancer and osteoporosis. When cooking tofu, feel free to experiment: tofu easily picks up the flavor of soups and other dishes, and goes well with both vegetables and meats. When in doubt, try using a medium-firm tofu, and then decide whether a firmer or softer tofu would work best with your dish.

    Seaweed. With most of their limited land devoted to growing rice, Japan historically relied upon the ocean to supplement the bulk of their diet. As a cluster of islands, seaweed and other seafood were readily available, and Japanese cuisine adapted accordingly to this plenitude of seafood. Like the Japanese of centuries past, the current-day Japanese continue to use various forms of seaweed in their daily cooking, especially in soup or as seasoning. The three most commonly used types of seaweed are kombu, wakame, and nori. Kombu is a large, thick variety of seaweed most commonly found in soup or cooked with hot pots, such as sukiyaki. Wakame is a thinner than kombu, and is often used for miso soup or sunomono salad. Wakame is usually sold dried, but is soaked in water before usage. Unlike kombu and wakame, which are served in wet strips, nori refers to thin sheets of dried seaweed. Nori is most commonly used to wrap sushi rolls or rice balls; little bits of nori are also sprinkled over noodles or rice as garnish.

    Daikon. Also known as the Japanese radish, the daikon is white and has a milder flavor than the red radish commonly found in the West. A versatile ingredient, daikon is served both raw and cooked. When consumed raw, the daikon is most usually thinly sliced and added to salads. Daikon also goes well in stir-fries with other vegetables, or cut into large pieces and tossed into a variety of soups.

    Mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms are the most popular mushrooms used in Japanese cuisine, and they can be included in almost any dish, including hot pots, tempura, and okonomiyaki. Shiitake mushrooms are sold either fresh or dried; dried shiitake mushrooms should be soaked in water before cooking.

    Kampyo. Kampyo is made of long, thin, beige-colored strips of dried gourd, usually sold packaged in cellophane. After being softened in water for several hours, these strips are also used as a common ingredient in sushi and simmered dishes.

    Sesame. The Japanese use three forms of sesame when cooking: sesame seeds, sesame oil, and sesame paste. Sesame seeds are whole seeds; similar to nori bits, they are usually sprinkled over rice or other completed dishes to add extra flavoring and a decorative touch. Try sprinkling sesame seeds over sushi, rice bowls, or dishes such as salmon or dry noodles. Sesame oil is extracted from sesame seeds, and has a very potent flavor. Add small amounts of sesame oil when marinating meat, or cooking dishes such as a stir-fries. This will add an extra zest to your dish that is uniquely Asian in flavor. Tahini, or sesame paste, is also a common ingredient in recipes for Asian and Far Eastern dishes. Tahini is made from ground sesame seeds mixed with sesame oil and salt. Like sesame oil, tahini also has a very strong sesame flavor, and small portions will suffice to flavor dishes.

    Shiso. An aromatic leaf with a jagged edge, the shiso is also known as perilla or the Japanese basil. Related to mint and basil, shiso is commonly used to flavor various Japanese dishes ranging between salads, sushi, and tempura. Chopped bits of shiso are also tossed over cooked dishes as garnish. Green shiso is usually available fresh through the summer and fall seasons.

    Mirin. Also known as rice wine, mirin is a low-alcohol wine made from Japanese short-grained rice. This sweet, golden alcohol is commonly used in cooking various dishes, sauces and glazes; it adds a light sweetness and extra flavoring.

    Once familiar with basic Japanese ingredients and their common uses, all that remains is to put together this knowledge and create a harmonious Japanese-style meal. Several popular Japanese dishes present quick and easy opportunities to prepare delicious meals with your favorite Japanese ingredients:

    Miso soup. Typical Japanese-style meals are usually begun with a bowl of steaming hot miso soup. Miso soup is named after the mixture of soybeans, malted rice, and salt which is used to flavor the soup. This mixture can usually be found pre-prepared at your local Asian supermarket. Tofu, seaweed, and chopped green onions are usually added to the salty soup.

    Donburi (Rice Bowl). The donburi, or rice bowl, is probably the most common dish cooked and served in Japan. Any donburi is a complete meal in itself, because they will usually contain rice, meat, and vegetables. As the name “rice bowl” implies, a donburi is essentially a bowl full of Japanese rice, usually of the white, or hakumai, variety. This bowl is topped with various delicious meats and vegetables, which are eaten with the white rice below. Toppings range from beef, deep-fried pork chops, chicken and egg, or tuna sashimi and avocado. These toppings are usually simmered in dashi soup stock, which is then poured over the rice with the toppings to add moisture and flavor. Be creative when cooking and arranging your toppings: common ingredients also include chopped onions, sesame seeds, and dried nori bits for an extra flavorful and decorative touch.

    Okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is a mixture between a pancake and a pizza, Japanese-style. The base of the okonomiyaki is like the doughy portion of a pizza, and consists of a simple mixture of flour, egg, and water. “Okonomi” means “as you like it,” which refers the customizable toppings that are added to the flour base. Popular toppings include seafood, fried eggs, thinly sliced chicken, beef, or pork, various vegetables, and seaweed. In okonomiyaki restaurants in Japan, the customers sit around a table with a teppan (black iron hotplate). The waiter or waitress brings a bowl full of ingredients, and the customers cook their own okonomiyaki on the teppan. At home, try cooking okonomiyaki over the stovetop and serving them hot and fresh.

    Sukiyaki. Sukiyaki refers to the popular one-pot meal made of thinly-sliced beef simmered in sukiyaki sauce and other ingredients. The word “yaki” in sukiyaki means “sauté” or “grill,” referring to the hot skillet in which the sukiyaki is cooked. Often, many people will share the same bowl, and eat out of it as the sukiyaki is cooking. Like okonomiyaki restaurants, sukiyaki restaurants will serve their food on a hot plate which the diners gather around. Tofu, mushrooms, cabbage, and noodles are often added as extra ingredients.

    Of course, besides main course dishes, there are always small side dishes that will complete the authentic Japanese flavor of your dining experience. Many of these can be bought pre-prepared at your local Asian supermarket.

    Tsukemono. Japanese-style picked vegetables, tsukemono is traditionally served on the side with every Japanese meal. Unlike Western pickles, tsukemono encompasses a wide variety of pickling techniques and types of food being pickled. Not only do the Japanese pickle fresh, crisp vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, daikon radish, carrots, and bamboo, but they also pickle seeds, fruit, eggs, and fish! Small amounts of several different types of tsukemono are usually served in petite dishes with each meal, adding extra color, texture, and flavor to the Japanese-style meal.

    Wasabi and Pickled Ginger. Sushi is traditionally served with wasabi and pickled ginger. Wasabi is a very hot-tasting, light green paste made from Japanese horseradish. Most people dip their sushi or sashimi in a mixture of wasabi and soy sauce for extra flavor. Pickled ginger is eaten between bites of sushi. It is usually sliced into very thin pieces, and comes in a light pink or orange color. Many sushi connoisseurs claim that eating pickled ginger cleans and refreshes the mouth between different kinds of sushi.

    Endamame. Literally translated to “beans on branches,” endamame is a green vegetable soy bean that grows on a cluster of branches. Soy beans are a favorite source of protein for many Asian diets, and can be processed to create various popular foods and drinks, such as tofu and soy milk. A popular and healthy Japanese snack, endamame is often served at casual gatherings of guests, or after dinner as dessert. To prepare endamame for eating as a snack, boil the soy pods in salt water for a short period of time. Let the endamame cool after removing it from the boiling water, then use your hands to pop the soy beans out of the green pods and into your mouth!

    Green tea. Green tea has always played an important role in Japanese culture as one of the most popular beverages, and as the centerpiece of the Japanese tea ceremony. If you visit a home or a business in Japan, the host will invariably offer you green tea; this is a basic form of hospitality. Likewise, Japanese restaurants serve green tea free of charge. When drinking green tea, the proper way to hold the cup is with one hand around the top, and the other hand supporting the bottom. Unlike English tea, no sugar or cream is ever added to Japanese green tea.

    Green tea ice cream. Green tea ice cream is often served after dinner as dessert. In Japan, green tea ice cream is called maccha ice cream; maccha is the name of the green tea powder used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. An easy way to make green tea ice cream, if it’s not available at your local Asian supermarket, is to mix maccha powder into vanilla ice cream. To sweeten the ice cream and add extra flavor, a spoonful of sweet red bean paste is sometimes served on top of the ice cream, similar to the common Western practice of adding chocolate over vanilla ice cream.

    However you combine these popular Japanese ingredients, or whichever dishes you choose to prepare, remember these last few pointers: No Japanese-style meal is complete without steaming cups of green tea to welcome your guests and a bowl of miso soup to start. Try spoiling your friends and family with a final bowl of green tea ice cream for dessert. When serving sushi, always provide soy sauce and wasabi for dipping, and pickled ginger to clear the palate. Most importantly, however, don’t forget to enjoy your experience with Japanese cuisine! Whether cooking or eating Japanese food, always remember to enjoy the unique ingredients and dishes that make Japanese cuisine distinctively elegant and delicious.

    Now that you’re familiar with various types of Japanese ingredients and dishes, it’s time to apply this knowledge in your own kitchen! Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen carries basic groceries and cooking supplies necessary for cooking Japanese-style meals. For those interested in obtaining recipes, our Books section contains a wide selection of Japanese cookbooks. We also carry an extensive line of dishware tailored for serving sushi in an elegant setting, including small dishes for mixing wasabi and soy sauce. We encourage you to further explore the unique art of Japanese cuisine, and to share this knowledge and the delicious food with your family and friends.

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    Originating in China, the art of paper cutting has become a tradition of Chinese culture while evolving in many other ways. Delicate and refined, paper cutting art is a production of the precision, skill, and concentration, put into simple materials and tools.

    Most known for their intricate depictions of China’s flora and fauna, these hand-made crafts also serve as rich illustrations of Chinese history and culture as many of their subjects have been myths, legends, and religious matter.

    While exact dates are often disputed, it is estimated that paper cutting was created around the sixth century A.D. or shortly after the invention of paper which took place during the Han Dynasty in China centuries before.

    During the early years after its discovery, paper was still rather scarce and even considered precious. Paper was really only available to a limited number of people, particularly those who were more privileged. As a result, paper cutting as an art form began largely as the pastime of nobility but specifically as that of court ladies. After becoming a more common hobby among royals, the art form soon gained popularity among the more common people. Perhaps with keeping in the tradition of a court lady’s activity, paper cutting also eventually became an essential part of most girls’ upbringing. Required to master this art form, many girls were later judged on their craftsmanship to determine their worth and ability as potential brides.

    Later during the Sung Dynasty, as the art of paper cutting continued to spread, professional paper cutting craftsmen emerged. While women could not become professionals, many, nevertheless, attained just as much in skill and talent as these craftsmen. Some of the most gifted of these women also became renowned for their creations of paper cutting scenes that portrayed legends, and stories, and were used for plays and operas.

    Aside from elite activities, paper cutting has had many other uses and purposes as well. Based from the literature of early China, paper cuttings have been used as adornments for the hair, as decorations for presents, or even as gifts themselves. Such gift paper cuttings have also been used as finishing touches to celebratory foods such as cakes, noodles, and eggs. These types of paper cuttings would usually come in forms or patterns that meant ‘promising’ or ‘happiness’. Particularly in the Shandong province of China, paper cuttings have been attached onto what is called a “happy egg” for the celebration of the birth of a child. In another province, Fujian, it has also been customary to exchange birthday gifts with paper cuttings shaped in the form of a tortoise, which symbolizes long life.

    Paper cuttings have also been common decoration for the home, and particularly for walls, windows, doors, mirrors, lamps, and lanterns. Of these, however, window-decoration is most notable for its popularity and usage. Referred to as “window flowers”, it was common to see red paper cuttings pasted on the thin, paper windows of homes in pre-modern China; this also allowed such windows to appear brighter.

    Festive pieces of paper cuttings were also used to decorate other areas and items in the home. For example, such pieces might be placed under teapots, kitchenware, and on furniture. Usually colored red, these pieces often came in the shape of a circle, rectangle, peach, or pomegranate. These types of paper cuttings also served as symbols of auspiciousness and happiness.

    Paper cuttings have also been a common sight during New Year’s festivals and have become a holiday tradition for many today. Also referred to as “hanging money”, rectangular-shaped paper cuttings, usually colored red, are placed on gates in a hanging position. Otherwise placed at one’s entrance, this practice is believed to bring good luck and fortune.

    With its growing popularity and appreciation for it as an art, paper cuttings were also incorporated into religious ceremonies. One such practice was that of burying various paper cutting pieces with the dead. Another religious custom was to burn certain paper cuttings at funerals for symbolic purposes. On the anniversary of one’s death, it was also customary to use a paper cutting flag that was believed to recover the soul of the deceased. Paper cuttings also served as decorations for many sacrificial offerings to ancestors and gods.

    In addition, paper cuttings have been used as patterns for embroidery, clothing, shoes, and lacquer work. Quite unique on their own, the paper cuttings used for shoe embroidery come in three forms. The first type of this paper cutting is tailored for the front of the shoe; the second, almost always cut in the shape of a crescent moon, is tailored for the inner rim of the shoe; and the third is tailored for the outside of the shoe.

    Having become more wide spread and practiced for hundreds of years, the art of paper cutting eventually found its way into Europe, the Middle East, and other parts of Asia. In Japan, for instance, the influence of Chinese paper cutting is apparent in some of the designs of early Samurai uniforms which featured paper cutting embroideries. The Polish and several other Eastern European groups have also developed their own form of paper cutting called wycinanki, while the Germans have produced their own version known as scherenschnitte. All originating from Chinese creations, the art of paper cutting has continued to influence cultures all over the world with even American and Mexican styles as some of the newest examples.

    Just as the regions of the world have contrived paper cutting styles reflective of their various cultures, the many different regions of China have also developed their own unique styles.

    The region of Zhejiang, for instance, is known for the sophistication and intricateness of its paper cuttings. Lines cut as thin as hair, the placement of hundreds of motifs on a small surface-these are just some of the trademark characteristics of this region’s creations. Paper cuttings with fishing themes are also common from this region which is largely a seashore area.

    Another province, Hebei, is renowned for its brilliantly colored paper cuttings. Using a special technique, the paper cutting artists of this region have developed a way to produce pieces with multiple dye and ink colors flowing into each other. While animals and flowers are this region’s most common forms of paper cuttings, Hebei is also known for its elaborate paper cutting masks and costumes. New Year’s festivals also hold a particular significance as the paper cutting art of this region is widely displayed during this time.

    In the region of Guangdong, a more modern form of paper cutting has developed. In particular, the town of Foshan of the same region is regarded for its copper paper cuttings. As a whole, the region is most known for its production of metallic paper cuttings which are noted for their luminescence and contemporary style.

    With all the different uses and styles of paper cuttings, there are still, nevertheless, only two basic ways to produce them: by hand, with scissors or knives.

    The preferred method by master craftsmen and artists, the scissor method is best for producing single pieces. This technique involves cutting in a continuous line while shaping into the form desired.

    The knife method is best for creating multiple pieces as several layers of paper can be cut at once. Under this method, the knife is held vertically while the artisan follows a previously made pattern. The knives used, however, can actually be a number of similar tools which can include split bamboo, metal, or razor-like pieces; chisels may also be used for other purposes. Because this method is used mainly for creating several pieces at once, a particular soft surface is also required. Such a surface is typically made of tallow, ashes, bees wax, or a mixture of these. This type of surface also allows for an easier way to penetrate several layers of paper. Another tool used with this particular method is a wooden box or frame which can hold several layers of paper in place in addition to the substances.

    Despite its simple materials and tools, the art of paper cutting is nothing short of complex. Highly precise, its mastery requires utmost skill, time, and effort. In addition, creativity and experience are essential to becoming a master of this art. Always made as single, unbroken pieces, paper cuttings represent determination, patience, and endurance. Truly symbols of dedication and inspiration, a paper cutting would make a meaningful gift for anyone. Complicated and yet simple at the same time, paper cuttings make beautiful and interesting art pieces for your home or office as well. To own timeless pieces of this traditional art, be sure to visit Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s wonderful collection of paper cuttings.

    		  

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    		 Folding a little chopped meat or vegetables into a piece of dough does wonders for the palate. Dumplings and loosely-folded wraps are ubiquitous items in menus in Asian countries as well as America. Palm-sized treasures, wrapped delicacies can be stuffed with just about anything. The possible combinations of meat, vegetables, seafood, and other morsels make for endless experimentation. While Chinese cuisine is credited with pioneering the concept of wraps and dumplings, other cultures have put their own fingerprints on hand-held bundles of tastiness.

    Like their cousin, the wrap or dumpling, the spring roll packs a mighty tasty punch in just about every Asian culture. Fine strips of meat and julienned vegetables are shrouded and sealed in a hand-size flour or rice paper skin. Depending on the wrapper, you can enjoy spring rolls fried to crisp or like a bite of chilled salad. While spring rolls in a few cultures share many commonalities, we will show some of the subtle differences. For example, although the names are used interchangeably sometimes, spring roll and egg roll are more like cousins. Thicker and more stuffed, egg rolls date back far beyond being one of the cheaper items on a Chinese take-out menus.

    CHINESE
    Egg rolls actually came to light 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty. Egg roll wrappers are paper-thin pancakes that can either be square or circular. Preparing these deep-fried delicacies requires a sense of balance. It is important to know how much ingredients can be used so that one can taste everything in a bite.

    There are two types of egg roll wrappers—egg-wheat flour and wheat flour. The egg-wheat type is generally used to prepare the Cantonese egg rolls, or chun guen. Sometimes called spring rolls, these are what Chinese-American eateries typically offer. They are filled with a mixture of stir-fried cabbage, carrots, celery and sometimes leftover Cantonese roast pork. Similar to ravioli, the wrappers are made by kneading together wheat flour, egg, and salt. The result should be smooth, elastic dough. The dough is then rolled out and then split into five- to six-inch squares. For deep-frying, the rolls should be sealed with egg wash.

    Wheat wrappers are more closely associated with Shanghai spring rolls, or chun juan in Mandarin. This term was initially linked to spring harvest festivals. These deep-fried rolls are filled with stir-fried bean sprouts, Napa cabbage, carrots and other ingredients you desire.

    JAPANESE
    If it's Japanese roll-ups you prefer, then maki sushi is your food of choice. Sometimes called “roll sushi,” maki sushi is sometimes long enough to chop into smaller, palm-sized rolls. Although people mistakenly equate sushi with raw fish, sushi generally refers to the sticky, vinegared rice that makes up one layer of the filling.

    The way maki sushi is made allows for plenty of creativity in the kitchen. You spread out rice on a sheet of dried seaweed, nori, and then sprinkle on toppings. Then you roll the seaweed into a cylindrical shape. This step is easier with the aid of a bamboo mat. Called a makisu, the sushi mat—along with other sushi-making implements—is available in our cookware section.

    Depending on your own tastes, just about any meat, seafood, and vegetable is acceptable for filling. Some of the popular ingredients that go well with rice and seaweed include tuna, salmon, crab, cucumber, avocado, asparagus, beef, ham, and eggs. Traditional condiments for maki sushi are soy sauce, wasabi (green paste with a horseradish flavor), and pickled ginger.

    VIETNAMESE

    Vietnamese spring rolls, cha gio, are made with very delicate rice paper sheets. These wrappers are made with salt and water-based dough that has been air-cured on bamboo mats. The source of the rice paper is the pith of a shrub related to the ginseng family. Although thin and dry, they are flexible enough to wrap around ingredients. To soften a wrapper, dip it in water.

    The inside of a Vietnamese spring roll usually contains meat (ground or shredded pork, crab or chopped shrimp), vegetables, vermicelli, eggs, and black fungus like cloud ear mushrooms. The combination is what ever suits one's taste. Typically, about two tablespoons of filling is rolled in one sheet. To ensure the ends adhere, seal them with beaten egg. The rolls are then deep-fried in a wok or deep-fat fryer at a temperature of 350°F for 5-7 minutes until a golden brown.

    At a Vietnamese meal, spring rolls are not ready until there is a spicy fish sauce to accompany them. Fish sauce is available at any Asian grocery store or at the ethnic food aisle of American markets. To spice it up, simply ground up two cloves of garlic and two small red or green chiles (seeded and chopped). Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Spring rolls are sometimes complemented with lettuce and fragrant herbs such as mint or Vietnamese coriander.

    Unlike wonton and egg roll wrappers, rice paper wrappers are edible as long as they've been softened. So, if you are avoiding fried food or simply are in the mood for something that tastes raw and fresh, you can still enjoy these Vietnamese rolls.

    THAI

    Thai culture pretty much follows the spring-roll model of Vietnamese. Although most Thai recipes for filling may not call for cellophane noodles, spring rolls use ingredients like chopped pork, cooked prawns, onion, garlic, chopped coriander root, grated carrots, and shallots. For wrappers, you can find spring roll wrappers in any Asian market. The wrappers, of course, must be fried. The customary condiment for Thai spring rolls is sweet chilli dipping sauce or sweet and sour cucumber relish. To make the relish you will need:

    ½ cup of vinegar
    1 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    3 tablespoons water
    1 small onion, finely diced
    1 small carrot, finely chopped
    1 medium-sized cucumber, finely chopped
    Fresh coriander leaves, chopped.

    Boil vinegar, sugar, salt and water in a saucepan for 1 minute. Mix onion, carrot and cucumber in a serving bowl and pour the vinegar syrup until the vegetables are just covered. Go ahead and taste to see if additional vinegar, sugar, or salt is needed. Feel free to add sliced chilli if you like it spicy.

    MALAYSIAN/SINGAPOREAN

    Heavily influenced by the Chinese population, Malaysian and Singaporean cultures consume a fresh spring roll they call popiah. Characterized as a “Hokkien” dish, in the vein of China's Fujian province, popiah is made from a thin, rice flour pancake. First, the pancake-like sink is spread with a sweet chilli pepper sauce. The filling is usually made with finely grated jicama. Other ingredients the jicama is usually cooked with include bean sprouts, French beans, lettuce leaves, grated carrots, dried shrimp, Chinese sausage and shredded omelet. To serve fresher, popiah is not fried.

    In both countries, “popiah parties” are typical activities in households. The host lays out all the necessary ingredients and guests can make their own.

    FILIPINO
    Lumpia, the traditional Filipino roll, is very similar to the Chinese egg roll in terms of the wrapper and popular stuffing ingredients. Most Asian markets have lumpia wrappers in their frozen food section. These wrappers, like Chinese ones, are thin-skin. Common meats in lumpia are ground pork and ground beef. For vegetables, most lumpia recipes call for chopped carrot and onion. Sometimes, vegetables can include green bell pepper or cabbage—finely chopped. Be careful how much filling you put in one wrapper; the amount should be no more than 2 tablespoons. The meat must be able to cook before the wrapper starts burning in the frying oil. Once you roll up one skin, use your finger to wet the edges with water to seal the roll.

    Another variation of this Filipino side dish is lumpia siriwa, which is prepared like a French crepe. A mixture of stir-fried ingredients is placed on a loose layer of batter that is first cooked over low heat. Then the cooked batter is rolled and the roll is served piping hot.

    In the Philippines, you can also get the lumpia ubod. These fresh, soft crepes—unique to the region—are packed with julienned coconut palm heart. A coconut palm heart is the semi-sweet and tender core of a coconut palm tree that's between three and five years old. The crepe can be difficult to cook. It is easy to let the batter brown when it should stay a cream white. You can also use canned hearts of palm, young coconut meat, and carrots for the filling. With a sprinkling of crushed peanuts, the lumpia should taste both tender and crunchy.

    Now that you've read how simple and fun it is to prepare spring rolls, try stuffing and frying them on your own. Our cookbook section includes Asian Wraps & Rolls, which has plenty of recipes and tips. Although rolls can be fried in any pan that's deep enough, you may want to get the full wok-cooking experience. You will find two different carbon-steel woks in our cookware section. Each one comes with a bamboo spatula, bamboo fork, a pair of cooking chopsticks, a bamboo steamer rack, and a recipe book. Also, our cookware section offers colorful, Asian-themed aprons. Made of linen, these aprons will keep frying oil off clothes. If you're not looking forward to the repetitive nature of making roll after roll, invite friends and/or family over to make a party of it. Either way, our recipes and cookware will have you rocking and rolling in the kitchen.

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    There is a long history behind the beverage we know as tea. The drink that is said to be second only to water in its popularity worldwide, is made from pouring boiling water over cured leaves of camellia sinensis, a plant native to East, Southeast and South Asia, otherwise commonly know as tea flower, or tea plant.


    The origin of tea is shrouded in myth and mystery. It is often said thattea came about as a drink because Shen Nong - literally "divine farmer" - a legendary and mythical emperor who was thought to have brought agriculture to China at the beginning of its civilization - was sitting under a tree when a breeze blew stray leaves into his boiling pot of water which led to the discovery of tea as a beverage.


    Tea is popular worldwide across many cultures and boasts of many medicinal and health benefits. The variety of tea leaves available for the tea lover today is endless as there are wide varieties being cultivated worldwide now, each with distinct taste and properties. It would not be an exaggeration to claim that the reach of tea is global.


    While the origins of tea may be romanticized, there is definitely a science to art of tea brewing. Making a perfect cup of tea is not as difficult as many think. With a bit of research into the art of tea brewing, you can brew your perfect cup of tea even with basic tea equipments, and in the comfort of your own home.


    This month, we take a look at the art of tea brewing. So put the kettle on, and make yourself a nice warm cup of tea to keep the cold out.

    Tea Brewing Basics

    Simplified, tea brewing involves three basic steps: selection of tea leaves, the heating of water, and the steeping of tealeaves. To brew that perfect cup of tea, each of these three steps are crucial and must be done just right to achieve the desired effect.

    Tea Brewing equipment

    To make a good cup of tea, it is recommended to have a separate kettle for boiling water, and a teapot dedicated only to the steeping process of tea making. The kettle is responsible for heating the water, while the teapot will properly steep the tealeaves to ensure that their full flavors are released.


    Beyond a kettle and a teapot, one should also have teacups of appropriate size, made from suitable materials, for the proper enjoyment of tea. Ceramic tea wares are widely used for their ideal heat tolerance and heat retention property and are suited to tea brewing. Ceramic tea ware can be further sub-divided, and one can choose from smooth impermeable porcelain on one end of the spectrum to porous yixing clay on the other.


    Choosing teapots with in-built infusers will also make steeping loose tealeaves easy. Some teapots also come with detachable strainers and are great choices for those who like a little more flexibility when it comes to tea making.


    Good tea storage containers are also crucial to keeping tealeaves fresh. This is important because the quality of one's cup of tea depends largely on the freshness and quality of tealeaves. There are a variety of tea storage options, from air-tight tea containers to tea canisters.


    Other nifty tea accessories include mesh tea balls or tea strainers. These are great accessories for those without built-in infusers or detachable strainers in their teapots. Tea scoops will also ensure that tealeaves are handled in the proper method and will prevent moisture and bacteria from bare hands or other forms of utensils from contaminating tealeaves.

    Selecting Tealeaves

    Now that you have all the equipment you need for tea brewing, you can begin by selecting the tealeaves of your choice. In general, one can choose between herbal, white, green, black or oolong tea. Our December 2003 newsletter has a wonderful description on the various kinds of tea available for tea lovers to choose from. For a more in-depth study of the various kinds of tea leaves, their origins, brewing and health properties, books on tea will also offer a deeper look at each specific type of tea.


    When choosing tealeaves, one is generally offered two choices: loose tealeaves or tea bags and tea sachets. When it comes to brewing a quality cup of tea, the general rule of thumb is that loose tea leaves are preferable to tea bags and sachets despite the convenience these offer.


    Tea gurus and connoisseurs are usually quick to attest to the richer and fuller flavor of using loose tealeaves over tea bags. This is because tea bags do not allow for tealeaves to circulate in the hot water for them to release their full flavors.


    When buying tea, it is also important to note their expiration dates. Even though tealeaves do not usually go bad quickly, they do have a shelf life, and the expiration dates are meant to be guidelines to the freshness of the leaves. The fresher the tealeaves, the better the tea they make.

    Heating of Water

    While this may sound like a relatively simple step, there are tips to heating water that can enhance the quality of the tea one brews. To make a good pot of tea, begin by choosing fresh, cold water that tastes good. Filtered or bottled spring water is recommended for making quality tea. Tap water is not recommended because of municipal water treatments that may negatively affect the taste of tea. The ideal water should have a mineral content that is neither too hard nor too soft, and should be fresh with large amount of oxygen, as oxygen will enhance the taste of tea. Even bottled mineral water may differ from brand to brand, so an amount of experimentation may be needed to find that perfect water for tea brewing. Water that has been boiled for a long time and hot tap water should be avoided, as they will create flat tasting tea with little aroma.

    Steeping of Tealeaves

    Finally we come to the last step: the steeping of tealeaves. Before this step, it is recommended that the teapot used for steeping first be preheated. As the vessel that will contain the hot water and tealeaves, it is crucial that the teapot be preheated to stabilize temperature to prevent a drastic fall in the boiling water's temperature when poured in. Using a cold teapot will decrease the temperature of boiling water and affect the outcome of the brew.


    The temperature at which to steep the tealeaves is determined by the kind of tealeaves selected. A general guideline of water temperature for the three basic types of tea are as follows: 180 degrees Fahrenheit for green tea, 190 degrees Fahrenheit for oolong tea, and 200 degrees Fahrenheit for black tea. (Note that all these suggested temperatures are below boiling temperature, which is 212 degrees Fahrenheit).


    For the best effect, tea leaves should first be scooped and poured into the bottom of the teapot, before hot water is poured in as this will allow tea leaves to circulate freely in the hot water and allow the most flavor to be extracted.


    The right amounts of tealeaves and water are also essential to making the perfect pot of tea. It is recommended that three grams of tealeaves be used for every six ounces of water. Depending on the type and size of tealeaves, adjustments might need to be made. For example, for large tealeaf types such as oolong tea, two teaspoons are recommended for every six ounces of water.


    Steeping time differs from tea to tea. Depending on the type of tea, steep time varies for optimal effect. In general, Japanese green teas should be steeped for one to two minutes. Chinese green teas should be steeped for two to three minutes. Two to five minutes of steep time is recommended for white tea. For green oolong, suggested steep time is two to three minutes, while for dark oolong, three to five minutes are suggested. Three to five minutes are also recommended for black teas. Finally, herbal infusion teas require a longer steeping time of five to ten minutes in order for the full flavors of tea to be released.


    Depending on the kind of tealeaves, some tealeaves are good for multiple infusions, and can be reused. Fresh hot water can be added to the pot and steeped for a slightly longer time each subsequent time.

    Enjoy your cup of tea

    After all that hard work, it is now time to sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labor. Throw an afternoon tea party and invite friends over to share in the enjoyment of your perfect pot of tea.

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    		 When most people think of a tea ceremony, what comes to mind is the highly ritualized ceremony of Japan, where each hand movement is choreographed and each action must be carefully executed.  In China, however, the focus of the tea ceremony is on the enjoyment of company, and on the tea itself. 

    The act of drinking tea originated in China.  In fact, the Japanese tea ceremony was inspired by the customs of the Chinese during the Tan Dynasty. Legend has it that tea was invented by the mythical ruler Shen Nung when leaves accidentally fell into his pot as he was boiling water. In actuality, historical data suggests that tea has been cultivated and brewed in China since the Han Dynasty (220 B.C.-A.D. 200). In ancient times, tea was used for medicinal purposes.  It became popular as a beverage in 316 B.C.E. in the area now known as the Sichuan Province. During the Tang Dynasty, the poet Lu Yu helped spread the popularity of tea as a social beverage with his book Chjing (or Classic of Tea), written in the 800’s, in which he set forth the “correct” way to grow and brew tea.  Lu Yu believed that making a proper cup of tea required fresh mountain water and must be served in the appropriate vessel. However, the modern method of steeping leaf tea was not begun until sometime after the 900’s.

    Throughout China’s history, tea has been an important cultural activity. It is believed to strengthen friendship and inspire artistic thought. Over the years, it has been the subject of many writers, poets, and artists. The famous poets Li Bai and Bai Juyi both wrote poems on the topic, and the painters Tang Bohu and Wen Zhengming honored the beverage through imagery.

    While tea is commonly served at Chinese food restaurants in America, in China, it is rarely served with a meal. That is not to say that the Chinese do not drink a lot of tea. Tea is consumed regularly throughout the day, commonly before and after meals and usually accompanied by some sort of snack or treat.  The Chinese even have teahouses, much like the beloved coffee shops of the west.

    In the Chinese tea ceremony, it is important that proper etiquette is observed. Tea is always offered promptly when a guest arrives.  Tea must be served; it is impolite to help yourself. Cups are offered and received with two hands, as a sign of trust.  If sitting, a guest will rise to accept the cup. When you drink, hold the cup with your left hand and lift it gently with your right. In the South of China, people express thanks to the server by tapping their pointer and middle finger on the table and bending them down.  This action represents kowtow (Koutou in Chinese), a bow of thanks. The custom is believed to have originated from the legend of an emperor brought up among commoners.  Wanting to blend in, he requested that they did not kowtow when he served tea.  The bending of the fingers was a silent acknowledgement and way to express thanks.  Other etiquette includes that when serving tea, you should never set down the pot with the spout pointing at someone and that teacups should not be filled all the way, but only to seven-tenths of their capacity. It is said the final three-tenths are filled with instead with love and friendship. Moreover, if the cups are filled to the brim, there is the danger that someone could be burned.

    A lot can be expressed through the action of serving and drinking tea. In some areas in China, it is considered rude if tea is refused. In the past, a host would raise and finish his cup to signal to his guest that it was time to leave.

    While not as ritualized as the Japanese tea ceremony, the Chinese tea ceremony is still governed by specific rules and procedures to guarantee the server makes the perfect pot. First, it is important to use the finest ingredients and tools in order to ensure a quality tea. Water used to prepare the tea should be from a freshwater spring. If this is not available, fresh tap water will do.  Tealeaves grown at high altitudes (3,000 to 7,000 feet) have the best quality, and are favored. The teapot and cups can be porcelain, earthenware, or glass. However, unglazed pots made from Yixing clay are preferred. These pots absorb the oils from the tea leaves brewed within, which eventually seals the pot and increases the flavor of future brews. Because the clay absorbs the flavor of the tea, a different pot is used for each kind of tea. (For more on Yixing teapots, see our February 2001 newsletter).

    Before pouring your tea, rinse the pot and cups with boiling water to cleanse and warm them. Add one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea for each cup and heat until water is almost at a boil.  If water boils for too long, tea will taste flat. Another reason not to overheat your water is that having bubbles in your cup is believed to be aesthetically unpleasing. To a certain extent, the temperature of the water is dependent on the type of tea being made. While green teas should not be heated above 85 degrees Celsius, Oolong or black tea can be heated until boiling. Water should be heated in a kettle or on the stove. Once it is hot, water is transferred into a large clay teapot. From there, it is poured into the smaller serving teapot and then immediately into the cups. The first pouring is not drunk. It is meant to warm and prepare the cups. In the Chinese tea ceremony, the focus is on the tea and the sensations of the drinker in reaction to it. Tea is served in rounds, and in each round time is taken to smell and experience the tea, comparing it to the previous cup. When serving tea, the goal is consistency. Each cup should taste the same. Sometimes several teas are served and compared. For tea ceremonies in the South, in places like Fujian, small cups are used. These cups hold only two to three mouthfuls of tea. In cities like Shanghai and Bejiing, larger cups are often substituted.

    Interested in holding your own Chinese tea ceremony? All the tools and ingredients you need are right here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen! We stock everything from teakettles to teapots to the tea itself. We specialize in bringing over a unique and expensive collection of Yixing clay teapots, ranging from the everyday to elaborate collectibles. We even have the cups and trays to serve it on. So what are you waiting for? Start enjoying this rich tradition today.

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    		 An original idea from Japan, the bento box has evolved from a simple lidded container to store one’s Japanese style lunch, to boxes with two or three tiers, which are usually saved for use in celebrations, holidays and special family gatherings.  The most expensive of bento boxes are made of heavily lacquered wood and are usually decorated with hand painted artistic motifs in liquid gold paint.  Of course, some of these types of bento boxes may be still in existence in the Japanese homes, but they have become family heirlooms and are brought out for only the most special of occasions. 

    The original bento box is believed to have made it’s appearance in Japan during the Kamakura Period, around 1100-1300’s A. D.  During the Edo period, three hundred years later, the bento became more refined and included basics, a few rice balls or “onigiri” wrapped in bamboo leaves for preservation.  The Meiji period of the 1800‘s saw the “ekiben” or train station bento debut.  These early bento meals would always consist of the staple of cooked white rice that could be accompanied by Japanese pickled turnips.  The Meiji period heralded the arrival of influences from the West and it was not unheard of to see “mini sandwiches” as part of a bento box.  Now in Japan, most train stations will offer their unique version of their “local favorites” in their regional bento boxes and some people will travel to the station just to taste the bento that everyone is talking about.  Part of the fun of traveling by train in Japan is the opportunity to sample different flavors and presentations of the local bento boxes, an added bonus is that it is a relatively inexpensive way to dine.  Some fans of bento boxes in Japan make it a goal to have tried every type of bento offering from all the regions in Japan. The popularity is so widespread, that in order to accommodate those who cannot travel, there are special shops set up that will carry most varieties of bentos from all over Japan so that they can be enjoyed by everyone. 

    On a personal level, the making of a bento box for another is an expression of love in the Japanese culture.  Your heart is placed in the contents of the bento box through the food you create with the recipient in mind.  School children in Japan will often bring their bento boxes to school and compare at lunch time what each other is having.  Some kids will want more western type of meals, such as cold spaghetti with mini- hamburger steak, maybe accompanied by a tiny salad.  Others will have the old stand by, some rice balls plain or stuffed with cooked salmon or tidbits of pickles and some mini croquettes of potatoes and ground beef.  Of course, leftovers are always an excellent choice and makes it much easier to plan ahead for the next day.  But, it is very common for the mother or wife of a Japanese home to wake up extra early and prepare special bento boxes for their loved ones, full of their favorite foods.  Careful thought must be given to the ingredients, the bento boxes are usually carried in book bags and briefcases for long distances and are not placed in refrigerators at all.  So, it is best to avoid food that includes perishables in the ingredients, like mayonnaise or raw fish, etc. 

    The way the different types of food is placed in the containers is also very important.  Dividers that are built into the bento boxes can separate the varieties of food,  and small foil liners (much like a cupcake liner) or plastic sheets made to look like greenery are used to separate the different types of food.  At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen we offer a very outstanding selection of bento boxes, some are exact replicas of those that you will see in Japanese restaurants, such as the Bento Box with Six Compartments, or the Black Bridge Serving Tray.  The bento box with six compartments are primarily seen in use for the daily specials that a local restaurant will offer, there is a spot for the rice, the entree, the side dishes and the sauces.  Not only are these boxes an attractive way to serve a meal, the all in one feature of the box makes clean up so much easier!  The Black Bridge serving tray is a cool way to serve ready made sushi, or even an assortment of tempura or rice balls.  It can also be used as a centerpiece at your next Asian influenced gathering. 

    The lidded bento boxes we carry such as the Red Chrysanthemum Bento Box, or the Butterfly Motif Bento Box with Handle can serve double, or even triple duty.  Of course, they are meant to serve food in an authentic Japanese style, but they are so attractively made you won’t want to keep them hidden away.  Used as a piece of home decor, they instantly add an Asian flair to your surroundings and they can also keep your counter tops and desk tops clean by storing your personal items inside.  Another style of bento box we carry are the one tiered versions with a lid, such as the Gold Fan Design w/Cherry Blossoms or Cranes Sushi Oke Divided Container.  This very versatile piece can be used as a jewelry case, or to serve a platter of sushi or rice and pasta dishes.  It includes a  removable, inner divided plastic liner that makes it so easy to arrange candy, nuts, or any other foodstuffs that you would like to offer your guests.

    The inherent versatility and beauty of the Japanese bento box is one of the reasons that their popularity continues in modern times.  When the fast moving modern world of instant technology leaves little room for the warm little gestures, packing a bento box for your loved ones is a wonderful, heartwarming way to say that you care.     		  OUR 2010 NEWSLETTERS

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    When one think of red in Asian culture, the first thing that comes to mind for most is that red is an auspicious color and is associated with festivity and good fortune, but the color red is a lot more complex than it first appears.  Red is not always lucky, and in certain contexts can be offensive or even unlucky.  Red can also carry a variety of meaning and connotations that goes beyond the simplistic equation that red means lucky.


    Red in Japanese Culture
    The color red is known as “aka” in Japanese.  Traditionally, there were at least 23 shades of red that were each given their own names.  Some of these names were extremely poetic and elegant.  These names were used in traditional textile production and in literature.

    Red has been a popular color in Japanese culture since the Heian period (794 to 1185 A.D) when red dye that came from safflower first began to be used.  Many Shinto shrine archways (toriis) from the Heian period and since are painted with this particular shade of red.

    In Japanese culture, red is also associated with the sun and seen as a powerful color that represents emotions rather than ideas.  The national flag of Japan is a large red circle against a white background, and is known as “Hinomaru” which translates into “the sun’s circle”.  In fact, the name of Japan “Nihon” means the land of the rising sun. 

    Today, the colors red and white when used in combination are seen as lucky, and red and white streamers and decorations are used during auspicious occasions and pairs of red and white rice cakes are offered at weddings as a lucky food item. 

    Symbolizing the life force and energy of people, red is an important color in Japanese culture.

    However, red is not always auspicious.  In Japanese culture, it is considered unlucky to write someone’s name in red, since that is the practice to have the name of deceased engraved in red on tombstones.
    Red in Chinese Culture

    In Chinese culture, red is generally seen as an auspicious color.  Often paired with gold, which traditionally has been viewed as an imperial color and is associated with wealth and prosperity, red is used in many special occasions as a form of well wishing and as a way to invite luck and drive away evil spirits.  As a result, many lucky items feature the color red. 

    Corresponding with fire and associated with yang energy which relates to heat, the sun and the masculine, the color red is also believe to ward off evil spirits and demons and is a color of vitality and strength. 
    During Chinese New Year when festivities are celebrated with lots of food and goodies, people also like to dress in red for luck, as legend has it that a mythical beast known as “Nian” would come out from the mountains every year to attack and eat livestock and young children.  

    People left food at the door for the beast in hopes that this beast would spare their livestock and young.  When it was noticed that “Nian” the beast was repelled by a child dressed in red, people began to dress in red in hopes of scaring away the beast.  Today the tradition of wearing red and exchanging red lucky envelopes continues. 

    Beyond being associated with good luck, red is also a joyous color in Chinese culture, a color of celebration.  In weddings, the bride and groom wear red articles of clothing and red celebratory decorations are placed in and around the home to wish the couple well.  The idea of red as a lucky and celebratory color has a long tradition in China. 
    Gift money given in red envelopes is rich in the idea of well wishing and carries the connotation of bringing someone luck beyond just the monetary contents inside the envelope. 

    Because of the cultural associations of red, wearing red to a Chinese funeral is highly insensitive and offensive.  In Chinese culture, white is a color of mourning.  Mourning is also associated with sackcloth.  Because of the cultural significance of these colors, it is good to be aware of the mixing of colors and materials.  Like in Japanese culture, writing someone’s name in red is seen as inauspicious.  The pairing of red and white is also sometimes seen as unlucky as this particular color combination is associated with tombstones. 

    Today, red is welcomed and highly featured in joyous events such as weddings, birth of a new born child, celebration of a baby’s “full moon” (the baby’s first month) where red envelops and gold jewelries are given as gifts, and family members distribute and eat eggs that are dyed red for good luck and celebration.  Red is also used when celebrating longevity at a person’s eightieth birthday.

    Red and Political Connotations
    Association to colors extends beyond the sphere of cultural beliefs, historical and political connotations also give meanings to colors.  Red, for example is believed to be a color of passion in Korea and has long been associated with the concept of blood in Japan, China, and many other Asian countries.  This color is featured on various national flags across Asia and can carry different political and historical connotations.  Red can also represent a particular political ideology or political faction.  It can also draw historical allusions to past events.  For example, red is a color heavily featured during the Cultural Revolution in China.  

    Red in Asian Culture
    While the color red is generally associated with positive ideas of good luck and celebration in many Asian cultures, there are also situations when red may be inappropriate or offensive. 

    To truly understand the significance of a certain color within a certain culture or nation, there needs to be a deeper understanding of the feelings and associations people have toward the color.

    Different shades of red may also have different meanings.  In Japan, for example, the particular shade of traditional red used on “torii” gates in shrines has a lighter orange tinge and may be associated with spirituality, while a deeper vibrant shade of red (often paired with gold) is associated with good luck and celebration in China.

    Red is an especially important color in Asian culture, and there are still strong cultural, political and social beliefs surrounding its meaning. 

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    		 Imagine for a moment that you are a Guangzhou farmer in ancient China. The sun is hot on your back. The fields around you appear vast and unconquerable. Dust stings your eyes and throat. Your body screams for rest. There are no words, you think, for how tired and hungry you are. There is only your worries stretching as far as the open fields. Your only temporary relief comes from the simple anticipation of the day’s end—and of the local teahouse where tea and snacks are served regularly. For hundreds of years, only tea was available at these teahouses due to the widespread belief that it was inappropriate to combine tea with food. You recall a tale once told to you about a 3rd century Imperial physician who had claimed this combination would lead to excessive weight gain. But now, centuries later, many in China have come to believe that tea, in fact, aids digestion and should be enjoyed with one’s meal. You are happy with this new way of thinking because teahouse proprieters all over Guangzhou have begun to offer a variety of delicious snacks with the usual pot of tea. The teahouse has become a kind of gathering place for the weary and famished alike. Stepping inside one, your humanity will be restored to you as all your senses come alive with the teahouse’s varied sights and smells. There, you will also find friendly, familiar faces as well strangers from distant lands. These travelers will have many exciting stories to tell of their adventures on the Silk Road. You may even share some of your own experiences—all, of course, over a delicious meal of tea and snacks.

    Eleven centuries later, it is hard to believe that these little teahouse snacks—first served in the Guangzhou (Canton) region of China—have become what we now refer to as dim sum. Even more surprising, is the strong similarity between the Chinese teahouses of old and our own modern-day dim sum establishments. Like the farmer in our imagined scenario, we too, know the profound value and pleasure of good food. We can identify with the desire to seek momentary refuge from a harsh and uncertain world within the walls of an inviting restaurant, to be among those with whom we can share our stories of hardship and truimph. Food in such instances become more than just sustenance; it lifts and replenishes our spirits. When prepared with exquisite care, a particular dish has the power to reawaken our passions and hopes. Perhaps this is why the word dim sum is variously translated as “heart warmers,” “heart’s delight,” “dot hearts,” and “to touch the heart.” The evolution of dim sum, however, from their humble origin as teahouse snacks to artfully-prepared dishes that are almost too beautiful to eat did not occur overnight. Rather, these little snacks were elevated from their modest “fast food” status (they were originally prepared very quickly) to a high art form when the Empress Dowager of the Chi’ing Dynasty (1875-1908) held a competition among her royal palace chefs to determine who could create the most sumptous and visually imaginative of these finger-sized delicacies. Each afternoon during Yum Cha (tea time), the palace chefs would ceremoniously present their creations to the Empress for her approval. This continued for over a year until each creation was more stunning and delicious than those that came before. This is why there is such a wonderful variety of dim sum dishes today and why dim sum chefs are wooed by fine restaurants around the world.

    But what exactly is dim sum in our present context? And how and where might one enjoy this centuries-old tradition? As touched upon earlier, dim sum is the collective name for these small, varied snacks. A meal at a dim sum eatery generally includes steamed or fried dumplings with meat or seafood fillings, steamed buns, shrimp balls, and a few desserts. It is a Chinese custom to enjoy these tiny morsels with a pot or two of fragrant tea. Dim sum, or yum cha as it is somethimes called (because of its close ties with tea drinking), has become a tradition on Sunday mornings in most cities with a sizeable Chinese population. The little delicacies are displayed on trays and stainless-steel trolleys which pass by your table, tempting you to try them. The rolling carts are brought around constantly so you needn’t take more than one or two dishes at a time—this way, they can be enjoyed while they’re still hot and fresh. In a dim sum restaurant, it is perfectly acceptable to point at whatever appeals to you or to politely call out, “Yee She” (“over here”) to catch a waiter’s attention. The atmosphere of a dim sum establishment is therefore both lively and dynamic with all kinds of delightful sights, smells, and sounds competing for your senses. Laughter and conversations are also as much a part of the dim sum experience as the cuisine itself.

    In the United States, dim sum can be found in any of the Chinatowns that were built with the arrival of Chinese immigrants during the 19th century. Most of these immigrants were from the Canton region and settled on the East and West coasts, namely in large cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. These gathering places continue to play a vital role in the social life of each community. Nowadays, dim sum is often served in large banquet halls that can accommodate hundreds of people. Visually, they are a far cry from the teahouses of old-World China. But on a more deeper level, their purpose is the same. On weekends, it is not unusual to find three or four generations of a family seated at a single table in a dim sum establishment.

    Back in China, dim sum can be found practically everywhere, but particularly in Shanghai. There are exciting regional variations that exists among them such as jiaozi dumplings in Bejing and pearl balls and spicy wontons in the Szechuan provice. Many dim sum aficionados believe that the best dim sum can still be found in Canton with their wide array of sweet and savory dishes. Still, others like Martin Yan consider Hong Kong to be the city where you will find the world’s most daringly inventive dim sum chefs.

    Currently, there is thought to be over a hundred dim sum dishes with new recipes being created every day. The art of dim sum is thus an ever-evolving one, but as is the case with many art forms, there are a few guiding principles for their creation. This is especially true where aesthetics is concerned, for dim sum at its best is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Their beauty, however, is governed by strict rules that are uniformly adhered to by all serious dim sum chefs, regardless of their individual cooking styles. Regarded as the holy trinity of Chinese cuisine, there are basically three rules governing the making of dim sum: first, the food must look delectable, creating a visual harmony in color, shape, and size; second, it must smell delightfully aromatic and tantalizing; and third, it must taste as wonderful as it looks and smells. Aside from these rules, however, the dim sum chef is free to exercise his or her creative talents.

    Dim sum dishes are also perfect for Asian-themed parties. However, making them at home can be quite an undertaking for the novice. Since it is nearly impossible to make the huge selection of dishes that are available in a restaurant, it is better to focus on just two or three carefully selected dishes. Most recipes can be prepared ahead of time, with the steaming and frying left for the last minute. All that is usually needed in the way of equipment is a good quality wok and some bamboo steamers. It is also important to remember that dim sum dishes should not be left sitting around: hot dishes are meant be be served as hot as possible. They can also be served with an amazing array of dipping sauces; from the conventional soy sauce and chili sauce to the more exotic sweet cilanto sauce, ginger soy sauce, lime and fish sauce, or easy plum sauce.

    One or two dim sum dishes also make an elegant and surprising appetizer to serve with drinks before dinner and is considered excellent cocktail food (but keep in mind that for a coctail party of any size, you’ll need a helper in the kitchen to keep the food coming). If you are interested in serving dim sum for a casual brunch, 8-10 bite-sized pieces per tray/person will work quite nicely. But remember to stay true to the spirit of dim sum by serving the morsels on small Asian-themed plates,or if you prefer, in the steamers they were originally cooked in. Set each place with a small, beautiful bowl and a pair of fine chopsticks, and serve with Chinese tea. Using authentic Asian tableware will turn an ordinary dim sum experience into an extraordinary one! At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we proudly feature some of the world’s finest Asian plates, teapots, chopsticks, and decorative items. They are sure to dazzle your guests. Be sure to visit our web site often for new arrivals.

    Dim sum is more than just Chinese cuisine at its finest. As its name implies, it is an experience meant to delight the heart. So call up your friends and loved ones and head over to a dim sum restaurant today! Or, for a more intimate affair, create your own special dim sum experience right at home. For fantastic dim sum recipes and suggestions, be sure to return to Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for next month’s newsletter, The Dim Sum Experience: Part II. It will help even the novice cook create dim sum dishes with flair. See you then!

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    		 Now that you've been acquainted with the origins and development of dim sum, it's time to experience the creation and enjoyment of these little "heart warmers"! The following are several recipes for the some of the most popular dim sum dishes and desserts. Along with excellent kitchen tools and tableware available at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, these recipes are sure to turn you into a dim sum chef-a top notch cook for those special meals at home or even a culinary artist for your next dim sum party!

    Pot Stickers (Wor Teep)

    Originating in northern China, pot stickers were often eaten as main meals along with noodles. These are typically round wonton wrappers folded into a crescent or triangular shape around a meat or vegetable filling. In dim sum eateries, they are often served steamed, right out of bamboo baskets, or freshly fried.

    Approx. 30-35 dumplings
    Ingredients 12 oz. minced meat (suggested: pork, shrimp, or chicken)

    6 oz. vegetables (any that suits your taste; suggested: carrots, cabbage, bok choy, bean sprouts)

    1 pkg. dumpling pastry
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    pinch white pepper
    a few drops sesame oil
    1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

    Directions
    -Defrost dumpling pastry.
    -Sauté or blanch vegetables until just wilted. Drain and coarsely chop.
    -Mix meat with seasonings; add to chopped vegetables.
    -Put a generous tablespoon of filling onto a sheet of pastry.
    -Make into traditional dumpling, or use a crescent press and make into crescents.
    To fry dumplings: fry one side of dumpling until golden brown, then turn
    add a small amount of water and cover for three minutes to make sure the filling is properly cooked remove lid when water has more or less evaporated but to not touch dumplings
    add a bit of oil and let fry for another minute
    toss dumplings around to coat them evenly

    A healthy alternative is to steam dumplings in steamers on high for 8 minutes, after water has come to a boil.

    For dipping, try Chinese or balsamic vinegar with ginger shred or soy sauce and vinegar.

    SPRING ROLLS (Cheun Guen)

    Also called egg rolls, these are perfect as finger food and for dipping in your favorite Asian sauces. They’re name of “spring rolls” is attributed to the time of year they are usually made; they are also a traditional New Year’s dish. They are made by rolling a thin egg and flour wrapper into a cylinder shape around a meat and vegetable filling, and then deep-frying. Quite versatile like the dumplings, spring rolls can be made with any combination of meat and vegetable fillings and are easy to cook.

    Ingredients 6 oz. ground pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu

    6 oz. shredded cabbage
    6 oz. shredded bean sprouts
    4 oz shredded carrots
    1t soy sauce
    1/2 t sesame oil
    1 t pepper
    spring/egg roll wrappers
    a little flour and water, or beaten egg (to seal wrapper)
    any other vegetables

    Directions
    -Stir fry meat or tofu and all vegetables (except the carrots) for 2 min. and set aside.
    -Add soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, and pepper
    -Mix a little flour and water in a cup (or beaten egg) and set aside
    -Place a piece of spring roll wrapper on a flat surface so that it resembles a diamond shape; put about a tablespoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper fold the side corners in first, then the top corner
    -Place a dab or two of the flour and water (or egg) on the edge of the bottom, last corner and then roll up the wrapper
    -Deep fry on medium-low heat until golden brown
    - Dip in soy sauce and vinegar, sweet chili sauce, or any of your favorite sauces

     

    STEAMED PORK BUNS (Char Siu Bao)

    A favorite dim sum dish everywhere, these buns are practically a meal in themselves! Tasty and wholesome, a barbecue pork filling is sandwiched within a fluffy, white bun made out of a lightly sweetened dough, and then steamed. These buns also come in a variety of other fillings such as chicken, beef, vegetables, or bean paste; there is a baked version as well.

    Approx. 12 pieces
    Ingredients
    (Dough) 4 tablespoons sugar
    1/2 cup warm milk
    1/3 cup warm water
    2 teaspoons active dry yeast
    2 1/2 cups flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    (Filling)
    8 dried black mushrooms
    2 tablespoons cooking oil
    1/2 cup minced green onions
    2 teaspoons minced garlic
    1/2 cup water
    4 teaspoons hoisin sauce
    4 teaspoons oyster-flavored sauce
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
    1 1/2 cups chopped Chinese barbecue pork

    Directions
    -Dissolve 2 tablespoons of the sugar in milk and water sprinkle in yeast; let stand in a warm place until bubbly, about 10 minutes
    -Gradually mix in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups flour, and salt
    -Add more flour as needed until dough is no longer sticky
    - Place dough on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour

    Meanwhile prepare filling:
    soak mushrooms in warm water to cover until softened, about 20 min.; drain
    discard stems and coarsely chop caps
    Heat a wok over high heat add oil, swirling to coat sides
    add green onions, garlic, and mushrooms; stir-fry for 1 minute
    stir in water, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar
    add cornstarch solution and stir until sauce boils and thickens
    stir in pork; cool.

    Getting back to the dough:
    punch down dough, then roll into a cylinder
    cut cylinder into 12 equal pieces
    roll each into a ball; cover
    Flatten each ball and roll into a circle 4 to 6 inches in diameter place 1 heaping tablespoon filling in center
    gather edges of circle over filling; twist and pinch edges together to seal
    Place a 3-inch square of waxed paper under each bun place buns, seam side down, 2 inches apart
    cover and let rise in a warm place until puffy and light

    When buns have risen, steam them over high heat until tops are glazed and smooth, 12 to 15 minutes.

     

    Pearl Balls (Steamed Pork balls in Glutinous Rice)

    Another dim sum favorite, these appetizers are hearty enough to fill you up like a main dish. Quite delectable, a juicy ground pork center is coated with a sticky rice that adds just the right amount of sweetness, and then steamed. These are also a popular dish for celebrations as well.

    Approx. 4 servings
    Ingredients
    1 cup glutinous rice
    1 pound pork or ground pork
    1 - 2 green onions
    2 slices fresh ginger
    1 egg
    2 tablespoons light soy sauce
    1 tablespoon sherry
    1 tablespoon water
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    teaspoon sugar
    1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

    Directions
    Soak the glutinous rice in water for at least 6 - 8 hours (preferably overnight); drain well in a sieve or colander.

    Mince or grind the pork if not using ground pork mince the ginger and chop the green onions finely

    lightly beat the egg and combine in a bowl with the light soy sauce, sherry, water, cornstarch, sugar, and the salt.

    Take about 1 tablespoon of filling and form into a ball continue with the rest of the pork mixture.

    roll the pork balls lightly over the dried glutinous rice until they are completely coated

    Place the pork balls on a heat proof dish 1/2 to 1-inch apart place the dish on a rack in a pot, cover, and steam over boiling water for between 25 - 35 minutes.

    Serve with soy sauce

    EGG TARTS (Daan)

    Also known as egg custard tarts, these little tarts are a scrumptious dessert fit for any meal. Sweet and creamy, it is composed of a golden yellow custard filling, surrounded by a firm, layered crust. While also a popular food for celebrations and special occasions, you don’t have to wait for the end of a meal for these treats-savor them when you please!

    Approx. 14 tarts
    Ingredients

    (Pastry dough)

    1 3/4 cups flour
    1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, chilled
    1/4 cup butter, chilled
    1 egg
    2 tablespoons ice water
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    (Filling)
    2/3 cup water
    2/3 cup sugar
    4 eggs
    1/3 cup evaporated milk
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Directions
    To prepare dough: place flour in a food processor
    cut shortening and butter into 1/2-inch chunks and distribute over flour
    process with on-off bursts until fat particles are the size of peas
    add egg, ice water, and vanilla
    process until mixture just begins to form a ball.
    remove dough, shape into a patty 1 inch thick, and cover with plastic wrap; chill for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days

    To prepare filling:
    in a small pan, heat water and sugar until sugar dissolves; let cool.
    in a bowl, beat eggs slightly; whisk in sugar, water, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
    preheat oven to 300 F.
    on a lightly floured board, roll out pastry to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into fourteen 4-inch circles and place circles into 2 1/2-inch tart pans.
    lightly press dough into bottoms and sides of pans; trim edges
    pour filling into pastry-lined pans to within 1/4 inch of top
    place filled pans on a baking sheet; bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

    let cool for 10 minutes; remove tarts from pans

    serve warm and enjoy!

    SESAME SEED BALLS (Jian Dui)

    A delicious treat also found in many Chinese bakeries, sesame seed balls are a favorite dim sum dessert. Sweet and crispy, a red bean paste filling is wrapped by a sweet rice dough, coated with sesame seeds, and then deep-fried. These treats are also popular during celebrations such as New Year’s and are associated with good luck.

    Approx. 20 pieces
    Ingredients
    1 pound glutinous rice flour
    1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
    1 1/4 cups boiling water
    1 cup sweet red bean paste
    1/4 cup white sesame seeds
    4 cups oil for deep-frying

    Directions
    Dissolve the brown sugar in boiling water place the rice flour in a large bowl; add the dissolved sugar and water mixture
    stir until thoroughly mixed.
    Dust your hands with a bit of rice flour and shape the dough into balls roughly 2 inches in diameter
    repeat the process with the red bean paste, using about 1 teaspoon and shaping into smaller balls
    Using the thumb and index finger of both hands, press a hole into the dough to form a cup place a ball of the red bean paste inside
    pressing the dough, completely cover the red bean paste
    roll each of the filled balls in your hands to form a perfect sphere
    roll the balls in the sesame seed.
    Deep-fry the sesame seed balls, a few at a time, in oil heated to between 320 and 350 degrees

    Once the sesame seeds turn light brown and the balls start floating to the surface (about 2 minutes), gently apply pressure to the ball with the back of a spatula or a large ladle against the side of the wok continue applying pressure as the balls increase to approximately three times their normal size and turn golden brown

    place the deep-fried sesame seed balls on a tray lined with paper towels to drain

    Serve warm and enjoy!

    Here are some other common dim sum dishes and desserts that you may encounter:

    Bean Curd Skin Rolls (San Juk Guen)
    A very thin wrapper made of dried bean curd, rolled around a meat filling into a cylindrical shape. The roll is deep-fried, and then steamed, which gives it a characteristic, wrinkled appearance.

    Congee (Chuk)
    A thick rice soup with a variety of savory ingredients added. Among the many popular additions are peanuts, dried or raw fish, gingko nuts, and ginger. Sometimes the congee must be ordered separately from the food brought on carts.

    Curried Beef Pastries
    Flaky pastry, resembling French puff pastry, wrapped around a curry-spiced beef filling to form a crescent, then deep-fried.

    Drunken Chicken
    A marinated whole chicken, steamed and then soaked in dry sherry or Chinese shao-shing wine for at least a day. Cut into bite-size pieces and served cold.

    Fried Fish Balls (Jar Yue Yuen)
    Bite-size balls of white-fleshed fish, deep-fried.

    Hot Mustard Greens (Szechwan Chung Tsai)
    Mustard greens stir-fried in peanut oil, flavored with scallion and ginger.

    Lotus Leaf Rice (Nor Mei Gai)
    Sticky rice with a mixed ingredient filling that might contain chestnut or hard-boiled egg, as well as chicken, pork, or sausage. Enough rice for two people or more is wrapped in a lotus leaf, forming a rectangular packet, then steamed.

    Pork Sausage Buns (Lop Cheung Bao)
    A square of yeast dough wrapped around a Chinese sausage in the same way that westerners make pigs-in-a-blanket, then steamed.

    Pork Spareribs
    Marinated spareribs cut into bite-size pieces and either steamed (seejup pai gwut) or glazed and barbequed (siu pai gwut).

    Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)
    Large, flat rice noodles rolled around meat or shrimp filling and steamed.

    Scallion Pancakes
    A dense, wheat-flour dough with chopped scallions kneaded in, rolled into pancake-shaped disks, and pan-fried. The pancakes are cut into wedges before serving.

    Steamed Meat Dumplings (Siu Mai)
    Quite popular, their name siu mai means "cook and sell." They are made by pressing a thin, round egg and flour wrapper around a bite-size ball of meat filling, usually pork, leaving the filling exposed at the top, similar to a little flower pot.

    Stuffed Crab Claws (Yeung Hai Keem)
    For these, the snapper is used as a handle. A portion of shell is removed from the meaty end, leaving the meat attached. Shrimp and crab paste are then pressed around the claw meat, and the whole is dipped in flour and crumbs, then deep-fried.

    Tea Eggs
    Hard-boiled eggs with their shells cracked, but not removed, are brought to a boil in a mixture of tea, soy sauce, and spices. After being cooked in this bath, the shells are removed. The marinade colors the egg in a beautiful crackled pattern.

    Wontons
    These are made by folding meat or vegetable filling in a square, flour and egg wrapper. They are usually deep-fried when served as dim sum, although they are also often simmered and served in soup, along with other noodles.

    For the perfect complement to these delicious dishes, or just as a great way for the new chef to relax, serve alongside a pot of good, hot tea. Also, don’t forget to extend your culinary creativity with elegant and unique plates, bowls, and saucers that will truly make your cooking a work of art! In addition to a variety of exotic teas and tasteful tableware, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen also offers several fantastic Chinese cookbooks featuring dim sum and other Chinese dishes-perfect for those of you who can’t wait to cook more dim sum! Be sure to check out Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s wonderful selection, which is updated frequently, for all your cooking needs.

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    		 Clothing has always played a vital role in Japanese culture. Traditional robes worn by royalty, geisha women, and commoners once held as much importance in the history of Japan, as do Levi's 501 jeans and Converse tennis shoes in Japanese popular culture. While Kimono's are one of the most recognizable Japanese garments, other types of robes are just as integral to traditional Japanese fashion. Unlike kimonos, yukatas and happi coats are both less formal types of traditional attire. However, all three varieties have long, rich histories, which are woven into the fabric of Japanese customs and culture.

    First born during the Heian period (794-1192 A.D.), kimonos are ornate, ankle length gowns most recognizable by their long, wide sleeves and pronounced belt-like sash, or obi. At that time, the word ""kimono"" was the generic phrase for ""clothing"", but eventually came to signify one of the most elegant outfits ever designed to this day. Since that period, kimono styles have changed in various ways. During the Heian period, kimonos were often used to denote the changing of the four seasons and political affiliation. Prior to this era, Japanese clothing mainly consisted of two-piece outfits for both men and women. The advent of the kimono allowed more self-expression through print patterns and colors, while allowing anyone to wear any robe because of its size and shape. During the 17th century, samurais often wore brightly colored kimonos on the battlefield, as well as in formal ceremonies. Today, kimonos are no longer worn on a daily basis in Japan. Instead, they are only seen during traditional tea ceremonies, coronations, funerals, weddings, festivals, and other momentous occasions.

    Most often made of silk, kimonos are made from a piece of fabric measuring 40 feet long and 15 inches wide. After being cut into eight precise pieces, the panels are sewn together to make a beautiful kimono. This panel method is most frequently used so repairs can be made to individual pieces as needed, rather than the whole kimono, which can last for up to 300 years. The fabric used is colored using one of two methods. Either the silk is woven together to create a detailed pattern, or the fabric is hand dyed, and then embroidered with a separate color. Obis, or sashes worn across the waist, generally measure 1 foot wide and 13 feet long.

    Although people of all genders, ages, social class, and marital status wear kimonos, those made for women greatly differ from those worn by men and children. Unmarried women don furisode kimonos that are marked by their long, flowing sleeves. For a wedding celebration, brides wear stark white kimonos, or shiromukus, marking their long journey into a new life. Once a woman is married, she is no longer allowed to wear a kimono with long sleeves, and instead begins to dress in a tomesode. These come in various colors, but all have shorter sleeves and a patterned fabric below the obi. Black tomesodes all sport the wearer's family crest, and are set-aside for formal occasions.

    Children's kimonos are generally not as elaborate as those worn by women. Commonly decorated with large prints and bright colors, children have two momentous occasions in Japan where kimonos are still worn. Within three months of a birth, the new child is taken to a shrine, dressed in a white yukata, and covered in a red kimono if it is a girl, and black if it is a boy. The Shichi-Go-San Festival, or Seven-Five-Three Festival, is a national celebration in Japan where parents take their three and seven year old daughters, and five year old sons to a local temple. It is at the temple that these children are dressed in brightly colored kimonos as their parents thank the gods for maintaining their children's health and happiness. Those worn by men are by far the most simple in both design and cut. Conventionally, men of all ages wear simple blue, white, black, gray, or brown kimonos. It is the accessories worn with the actual robe that denote a man's status or special occasion. A haori is a long coat worn over a kimono, and held together with a braided cord, fastened in a decorative knot. Commonly worn by grooms, haoris are reserved for formal events. Hakamas, or large pleated trousers, are worn by men at ceremonies over kimonos, and are also used by martial arts experts. In addition, a man's obi is tied in a plain knot, unlike a woman's sophisticated style.

    Despite the myriad of styles, colors, and fabrics, picking out a kimono may prove to be much less complicated than actually wearing one properly. By following these effortless steps, sporting a kimono will be simple for novices as well as veterans. 1) Put the kimono on as you would a bathrobe (with the left side overlapping the right), and pull forward. This will ensure that no excess fabric settles in the back. 2) Lift the kimono so your ankles are slightly visible, and all excess fabric is above your waistline. 3) Tie a thin belt, or koshihimo belt, around your waist and under the excess fabric. 4) Smooth any wrinkles from the front and back, hiding all creases under your arms, and pull the excess material slightly out and over the koshihimo belt. 5) Tie a datejime belt over the koshihimo belt and the loose material surrounding it. 6) To put on the obi, hold approximately 50cm of the obi belt in your left hand, while wrapping the obi in a circle around your waist from front to back, and then around again. 7) The extra material remaining in your left hand should be folded and rested over your left shoulder. 8) The remaining material on the right should be wrapped once, more, and then folded in half like the left side. 9) Tie the two loose ends of the obi in front, and proceed to tie it into a butterfly shaped bow. 10) Hide any excess material inside the waistband, and move the bow to the back. 11) Congratulations, you have successfully put on a kimono!

    Yukatas are another type of Japanese robe similar to kimonos. Generally made of one layer of lightweight cotton, yukatas were originally worn after bathing and around the home. The term ""yukata"" is a derivative of the words ""yu"", or bath, and ""katabira"", or under garment. With the introduction of Western fashion throughout Japan, yukatas are no longer a very popular style of dress. Because they are no longer worn on a daily basis, yukatas have transformed from an informal bathrobe to a formal piece of attire. Most often worn at summer festivals throughout Japan, they are traditionally dark blue and white. However, the last two decades have seen an increase in the number of colorful yukatas with modern prints and brightly shaded obis.

    Due to the harsh winters across Japan, shopkeepers and other members of the working class regularly wore happi coats as overcoats. ""Happi"", denoting a shorter length, is essentially what differentiates a happi coat from a yukata. In addition to the shorter length, happi coats are often adorned with a large scripture or symbol on the back. The terms ""longevity"" and ""good fortune"" are most often found embroidered on these pieces, which now are no longer just for the less wealthy members of the population. Happi coats are now frequently worn at formal events, tea ceremonies, festivals, religious occasions, and on top of ornate kimonos. Tied with an obi or similar sash, these over coats feature straight sleeves, and are often made from any fabric ranging from cotton, to satin, silk, rayon, and polyester.

    The delicate artistry of Japanese fashion design cannot be complete without the proper ornamental accessories. Hairpins made of precious metals and studded with gemstones are a wonderful way to accent your kimono, yukata, or happi coat. Stark white tabi socks are another item often worn with Japanese robes, as their lack of color accentuate the beauty of the main garment, and their split toes go wonderfully with woven straw zori sandals and wooden geta shoes. Folding fans make an inexpensive, yet classically styled accent, reminiscent of the heyday of Geishas.

    Whether you're throwing a sushi party, or attending a tea ceremony or other upcoming holiday celebration, a kimono, happi coat, or yukata would make the perfect outfit for the special occasion. Elegance matched with originality, Japanese robes make the perfect addition to any wardrobe, whether it's formal garb or lounging attire. Browse through www.mrslinskitchen.com to find all your holiday and home-wear needs!

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    Buddhism is often associated with China, though its inception actually began in India, where Hinduism has always been the primary religion. From the beginning, Buddhism differentiated itself from Hinduism by refusing to accept the authority of the Vedas, a collection of early Hindu religious scriptures, and the caste system, a social system that determined marriage and ranking. Both religions did share many of the same beliefs, particularly those of reincarnation, karma and Nirvana. But, how did Buddhism make its way to China and other Asian countries? And, who was the man who would eventually become known only as the Buddha?

    He was born Siddhartha Gautama, the son of a powerful ruler of a small kingdom in India. At his birth, there were two prophecies foretold by a sage. Siddhartha would either grow up to be a great monarch or he would grow up to be an ascetic, someone who would choose self-denial for personal or religious discipline. To ensure that the latter prophecy would not come true, his father isolated Siddhartha in the kingdom so that he would live a life of luxury and not desire any life other than that of a monarch. By age 29, Siddhartha was married and a father, and when he did finally leave the kingdom, he saw the reality of illness, old age and death for the first time. It was a sight that forever changed his life, and he vowed to become a holy man and give up the luxurious lifestyle he believed to be empty and useless. 

    Seeking the spiritual enlightenment that eluded him, he sat on a straw mat underneath a Bodhi tree one day and pledged not to move until he achieved true release from his former life. It was on the morning of the seventh day that Siddhartha finally accomplished the spiritual enlightenment he sought. His achievement earned him names such as Buddha Tathagata (“he who has gone through completely”), Bhagavat (Lord), Dharma (sublime religious truth) and eventually, the Buddha (a fully enlightened being). Having finally achieved his ultimate awakening, Siddhartha spent the rest of his life traveling, organizing a sangha (a community of monks) and preaching The Four Noble Truths. These truths, according to Buddha, were the realization that:

    Life is suffering. Human existence is painful, and because death and rebirth are part of nature' cycle, death does not guarantee an end to suffering.

    Suffering has a cause: craving and attachment. We suffer because we selfishly crave and cling, which in turn shows how ignorant we really are of reality.

    Craving and attachment can be overcome. When we completely rise above our selfish craving, we enter Nirvana and our suffering stops.

    The path toward the cessation of craving and attachment is an Eightfold Path:
    right understanding, to have clear thinking, free from emotion common sense; right purpose, to have goals worthy of an intelligent and honest person; right speech, to think before we speak, following the saying, “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all; right conduct, to perform the right actions and have honest ethics; right livelihood, to keep your motives pure and not kill or harm any form of life if you can avoid it; right effort, to persevere; right alertness, to have a watchful and attentive mind not easily distracted by society' distractions; right concentration, which allows you to stop and think about what you’re doing and the best way to do it.

    As with Hinduism, the Buddha believed in the principle of reincarnation and the law of karma. Living beings are trapped within the cycle of birth and death under the law of karma until they right all the wrongs they have committed while alive.

    While Siddhartha is the historical Buddha, Buddhists do not consider him to be the only one. The honor can be given to anyone who has achieved the same spiritual enlightenment. Every country has their divisions of the Buddhist faith, each with its different approach to spiritual life and variation of Buddhist traditions. The Theravada  school focuses on detachment and a life of seclusion in order to reach enlightenment, while the Mahayana school' beliefs for enlightenment include compassion and service to others. Other schools include Zen, which asks for complete involvement in the present moment without distraction, and Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of the Mahayana school which believes devotion to Amitabha, a celestial Buddha, will result in being reborn in the Pure Land where enlightenment is guaranteed.   

    Despite these difference, the three most important holidays observed in Buddhist tradition are Nirvana Day (February 15), the date on which Buddha passed, Buddha Day (April 8), the date on which Buddha' birth is celebrated, and Bodhi Day (December 8), the day on which Siddhartha sat under the Bodhi tree and waited for enlightenment.

    There are many statues paying homage to Siddhartha, most of them depicting him in a serene and meditative state. Other statues depict different Buddhas, the most familiar being that of a fat, bald, smiling man sometimes surrounded by happy children. Chinese folklore suggests he was a monk who lived in China during the 10th century A.D., while the Indians believe he was an Indian man who caught snakes and became one of the original arhats of Buddhism. Arhats are individuals who have achieved Nirvana and will never be reborn. Regardless of his origin, the Laughing Buddha has become a modern day symbol of happiness and wealth, and many believe you can invite good luck and prosperity by rubbing his belly each day.

    You don’t have to be Buddhist to seek your own spiritual balance and well-being. Buddhism began as a philosophy and many people have embraced its teachings without even knowing it. To embark on your own path to personal enlightenment, Mrs. Lin' Kitchen offers Buddha teapots and Daruma dolls that can be effortlessly incorporated into your spiritual journey. And who knows? What you end up finding just might surprise you.     		 

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    The year is 2737 B.C. The Emperor Shennong of China sits outdoors, under the shade of a tree, when the wind blows some stray leaves into a pot of boiling water. The Emperor sips the hot water, and to his surprise discovers that the leaves have infused his drink with a relaxing and refreshing taste; he has discovered tea. From then on, tea is prized and enjoyed by all Asians, from the common laymen, to the court officials, to the reigning Emperor himself.

    5,000 years later, tea has become a worldwide business, producing more than 5 billion pounds of dried tea leaves a year. The drinking of tea has become ritualized throughout Asia and Europe in a variety of forms, ranging from the Japanese tea ceremony, to the afternoon teatime of the English. The enduring popularity of tea can be attributed not only to its aromatic tastes and relaxing effects, but also to its proven results for ensuring health and longevity.

    The actual origins of tea are so ancient, they can only be traced to the rumored legend about Emperor Shennong. Written records, however, attest to the popularity of tea as far back as the tenth century B.C. By the sixth century A.D., tea was a thriving business throughout both China and Japan. In 800 A.D., Lu Yu, who is popularly called “The Father of Tea,” composed the first definitive treatise on tea, the Ch’a Ching, which codified the various and complex methods for tea cultivation and preparation, already well developed in ancient China. After Asia had enjoyed a monopoly on tea for 4,000 years, tea was finally imported to Europe in 1610 by Dutch traders. Within 40 years, the Dutch traders were importing tea not only throughout Europe, but to the American colonies as well. The popularity of this formerly exotic Asian drink skyrocketed in the European market. In 1657, English coffee houses began offering tea, and this new drink soon outranked coffee as the favorite afternoon drink. Tea consumption rose exponentially, from 40,000 pounds in 1699 to an astonishing 240,000 pounds by 1708.

    With the dramatic rise in the popularity of tea, a controversy arose over effects of drinking tea on bodily health. From 1635 to 1657, doctors and university officials in Dutch society engaged in heated debates over the probable side effects of drinking tea. Although these doctors formed no conclusion in the 17th century, the public’s opinion was already clear: tea was in Europe to stay. After centuries of global popularity and research, the Dutch debate about tea’s effects on health has been resolved by modern science, identifying tea as an ideal contributor to good health.

    Tea leaves naturally contain amino acids, antioxidants, and various minerals, all of which play a key role in promoting a balanced, healthy body. Scientists have identified seven of eight essential amino acids in tea; these acids cannot be produced by the human body, and therefore must be ingested through select foods or drinks, such as tea. These amino acids act as the building blocks of proteins and enzymes; each amino acid provides its own function, ranging from repairing tissues, building cells, forming antibodies to counter bacteria and viruses, building DNA and RNA, and regulating hormones. These amino acids not only aid our bodily health, but also enhance the taste and aroma of tea.

    Tea also contains many powerful antioxidants. Most recently, antioxidants in green tea have been shown to deter the onset of cancer. Dr. Hasan Mukhtar, a dermatologist at Case Western Reserve University, established convincing evidence in 2000 that the antioxidants in green tea can prevent cancer from developing, or slow its progress. Non-oxidized teas (such as a green, yellow, and white teas) contain higher levels of antioxidants, whereas oxidized teas (including black and oolong teas) have lower levels. Both, however, provide similar health benefits, and both contain vitamins C and E.

    With these proven health benefits, tea continues to increase in popularity throughout the world, encouraging the continued development of a global tea market. Most teas are imported from Asia, where the tropical and subtropical climates and elevations are better suited for tea cultivation; India and China far outrank most other countries as leading tea producers. Although wild tea plants can grow as high as 30 feet, the commercial tea plant is pruned to a height of only 3 or 4 feet. The plants take three to five years to mature, whereupon the plant will produce new shoots every one or two weeks in warm weather. These new shoots are then picked either by hand or by mechanical pluckers to provide the tea leaves for brewing.

    Most teas can be classified as one of three kinds: black, green, and oolong. All teas are derived from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis; the differences in teas result from the tea manufacturing process, not the tea plant. Although the same plant is grown globally to produce every variety of tea, the locale and season of the leaves’ cultivation will affect the taste and quality of the tea.

    Black tea derives its name from the brownish-black color of its dried leaves. After being plucked, these leaves are spread on shelves. Here, the leaves are blown with air to remove excess moisture, making the leaves soft and flexible. These leaves are then crushed between the rollers of a machine in order to release their flavorful juices. In the most important step, the tea leaves are taken to a fermenting room, where they change chemically under carefully controlled humidity and temperature, until the leaves turn coppery in color. As the last step, the leaves are dried in ovens, where they finally assume their trademark brownish-black color. China, Java, India, and Sri Lanka rank as the top producers of black teas.

    Green teas, on the other hand, have a much simpler production process. The leaves are steamed in large vats; the steaming prevents the leaves from losing their natural green color. These leaves are then crushed in a machine and dried in ovens. Most green teas are grown in China and Japan.

    Oolong teas are a cross between green and black teas. Oolong teas are made by partially fermenting the leaves, which causes them to assume a greenish-brown color. Originally grown in the Fukien province of China, the highest grade oolong teas (the Formosa Oolongs) are now cultivated in Taiwan.

    Teas are identified by their color, grade, and origin. The origin of the tea is important to note, because teas grown in different areas vary in taste, flavor, and quality, even if they undergo similar cultivation and drying processes. Many teas are infused with the additional scent of a fragrant flower, such as chrysanthemum, rose, or osmanthus. The most popular of the scented teas is Jasmine tea, which adds the sweet scent of blooming Jasmine flowers to green tea leaves; the flower’s scent is released along with the tea when the leaves are soaked in hot water, imparting the sweet aroma of blooming Jasmine flowers to the hot drink. If you already have a favorite type of tea, try a scented version, which will incorporate new and delightful fragrances to your accustomed taste.

    With such a wide variety of teas, cultures around the world have developed their own unique habits and uses for tea and tea-time. In Japan, tea ceremonies consist of ritual actions which must all be learned by heart; almost each hand movement is carefully prescribed by tradition. Many Japanese take lessons with a teacher before hosting their own tea ceremonies in traditional Japanese rooms, which can be found in cultural community centers or private homes. In the ceremony, the host serves a powdered green tea, called matcha, to his guests; like the host, the guests must also follow the traditional movements of the ceremony when drinking their tea. An appreciation of tea, however, does not require any ritual as elaborate as the Japanese tea ceremony. You can develop your own unique enjoyment of tea and its benefits with a basic understanding of teas and teaware.

    The choice of tea is largely dependent upon individual preferences in taste. Over 90% of tea consumed in the United States is black, with its appealing, hearty flavor and amber brew. The more delicate taste and light golden-green color of green teas have recently gained popularity in the American market, largely due to publicity from scientific studies linking green tea to reduced cancer risk. Green tea is a staple tea in the Orient, and is the tea of choice in the Japanese tea ceremony. Oolong tea is also a favorite in China, and will appeal to those who seek a median between black and green teas. Time and exposure to the various teas available will soon determine your individual tastes and favorite tea brews. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen encourages you to peruse the various teas available under our grocery section when selecting the tea of your choice.

    Certain standards for measuring the quality of tea leaves apply to all types of teas. The color, smell, and taste of the teas weigh most heavily into the decision process. All of these, however, depend upon the tea leaves themselves. Leaves should have an even and consistent color, which will translate into an even and consistent taste and smell after they have been brewed. High grade tea leaves are hand-picked, and therefore these consist primarily of large and whole leaves. Mechanically picked tea leaves, on the other hand, are often cut into smaller pieces, because the machines cannot harvest whole leaves as human pickers can. While dry, however, top-grade leaves may appear smaller, because they are often tightly rolled in order to impart a more consistent flavor once brewed. The easiest way to gauge the size and shape of the tea leaves is to remove and examine the leaves after they have been soaked in hot water. Top-grade, hand-picked leaves will contain fewer stems, which are difficult to weed mechanically. The higher the quality the tea leaf, the more aromatic and tasteful the brewed tea. The best tea leaves can often be soaked several times without losing their consistently fragrant taste and smell.

    To properly brew high-quality tea leaves, some basic teaware is necessary. A basic tea set, consisting of a tea pot and several tea cups, usually ranges in price from $30 to $80. Tea cups can also be purchased individually, or in sets ranging from four to six cups. Some cups are tall, glazed mugs; other cups are petite, shallow bowls. The selection of tea cups’ size and style largely depends upon individual preference. The smaller cups are ideal for gatherings of friends, where the friends gather around a pot of tea, refreshing their cups amidst the pleasant conversation. Try matching a tea set with your table and dinnerware, and serving your family and guests hot tea with their next Asian-style meal. The larger cups, on the other hand, are ideal for curling up with on a cold night; instead of hot chocolate, try inhaling the warm steam of a freshly brewed cup of tea.

    The tea pot plays an integral role in the tea brewing process. The material and size of the tea pot ought to be carefully considered before purchase. Smaller tea pots are ideal for individual servings of tea; but large gatherings of friends may require larger pots, or else hot water must frequently be added to the pot. Most pots are ceramic; these standard, ceramic tea pots serve well for brewing various types of tea. More specialized tea pots, however, include the cast iron tetsubin or the clay Yixing tea pots. The cast iron material of the tetsubin naturally accumulates in the boiling water, infusing your tea with this essential mineral to further ensure your health and longevity. The Yixing tea pot is individually handmade from purple clay found near the Yangtze River. Use of these tea pots, from the Yixing region of China, dates back to the Ming dynasty. Because these clay pots are not glazed, the clay naturally absorbs the tea being brewed. With time, the pot assumes the flavor and aroma of the tea brewed within it, and all tea subsequently brewed is imbued with the enhanced flavor, aroma, and color from the tea sediment accumulated within the clay pot.

    Many experts insist that each Yixing pot ought to be dedicated solely to an individual type of tea, in order to ensure the unique and consistent infusion of tea flavor and fragrance for each pot. A wide assortment of tea pots, ranging from the simpler ceramic pots, to the cast iron tetsubin and clay Yixing tea pots, can all be found at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. All tea leaves and teaware offered by Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen boast the highest quality production and materials in order to ensure the best tea-drinking experience possible.

    With the proper tea leaves and teaware, anyone can develop their own unique appreciation of tea. Tea is brewed by pouring approximately one cup of boiling water per teaspoon of tea leaves. Less water and more leaves will provide a heavier brew with a more noticeable taste; more water and less leaves, on the other hand, will result in a lighter and more delicate taste and aroma. The tea should soak for at least three to five minutes in boiling water before being served, in order to ensure that the water has been consistently infused with the leaves’ flavor and scent. Once ready, serve the tea, then sit down and deeply inhale the relaxing aroma of freshly brewed tea. Share a pot with your friends, or snuggle up by yourself for a little quiet time. Either way, the essential nutrients and soothing flavor will soon boost your mental and physical well-being. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen invites you to share and enjoy the experience of tea with yourself and your loved ones

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    To the Japanese, tea is not just a beverage; it is a philosophical and symbolic experience.  The Japanese name for the tea ceremony is chadõ or sadõ, which translates to “the way of tea.” For the Japanese, the way of tea is the way of life; the ceremony is a model for how people should behave in society. 

    The Japanese were not the inventors of tea.  Tea was introduced to Japan by the Chinese in 8th century when a Buddhist monk brought tea seeds back to his monastery. The monks used tea to stay awake while meditating. It was not until the 13th century that tea drinking became common outside of the monastery. From the Buddhists, the enjoyment of tea spread to the ruling class: the aristocrats and the samurai.  The first tea gatherings were parties where participants would bet on who could accurately name the flavor of the tea that was served. From this, the tea ceremony evolved, first as a source of peace in the turbulence of the civil wars in the 15th and 16th centuries, then to a Zen practice outlined by the monk Murata Jukoh that emphasized serenity and simplicity (wabi and sabi). Tea became so important in Japanese culture that it grew into a kind of philosophy, aptly titled Teaism.  In The Book of Tea, written in the 1900’s, Okakura Kakuzo describes Teaism as finding the beauty in everyday existence.  Taking ideas from Taoism and Zen Buddhism, Teaism says that every small task and detail is significant.  Like the philosophies it draws from, Teaism upholds both aesthetic idealism and the idea of the great in the small, maintaining that every action, role, and aspect of life is equally important.

    The tea ceremony eventually evolved into the highly ritualized tea presentation called chanoyu (which translates to hot water for tea). Developed by Sen-no Rikyu (1522-1591), chanoyu emphasized four principles: harmony (wa), respect (kei), cleanliness (sei), and serenity (jaku).  He designed a set of seven rules for the tea ceremony that would uphold these principles that explained how to properly prepare and present the ceremony.  For a chanoyu to be correct, the host must not only prepare tea perfectly, by heating water to barley a simmer using charcoal and a pot, and serve the correct amount of tea, but also make considerations to the time of year.  If it is summer, you must make sure to serve tea in a cool environment; in winter, make sure your guests will be warm.  Every aspect counts; it is even important to arrange flowers as they might be found in nature.  Prepare for your chanoyu in good time, and be ready in case of foul weather. Finally, perhaps most importantly, you must respect your guests.

    In the past, tea was served in a special building overlooking a garden, where guests could appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the nature around them.  Teahouses developed from the bare, simple style of the Zen monasteries. Orthodox tearooms were only 10 square feet, and the entranceways were only three feet high. The doorway was low so that participants would bow upon entering as a sign of humility. As an important aspect of the ceremony, participants walked along the roji,or garden path, on the way to the tearoom. This journey symbolized the first stage of meditation and a return to nature. Today, tea is often served in a special tearoom within a host’s home.  There are also public teahouses, and sometimes there are even special areas within the workplace designated for enjoying tea. 

    A Chaji, or full tea, can take approximately four hours. This highly structured event involves a meal and two separate tea ceremonies. The ceremony begins with the guests arriving and being led into a waiting room, where they are given a sample of the water that will be used to brew the tea. From here, they are led through the garden where they are received by their host or hostess, who then accompanies them to the teahouse. This journey is meant to take them away from the every day and back to the simple pleasures of the natural world. On their way, guests stop to wash their hands at a basin of fresh running water. After entering the low doorway to the teahouse, guests take several minutes to appreciate the scrolls, flowers, and pot that their host has chosen for the occasion.  The guests then kneel on tatami, or rice straw mats and watch as the host lights the charcoal fire and the ceremony begins.  Before tea is served, an elegant meal is presented and a round of sake is drunk. It is not until after the meal, which may take as long as an hour, that the first tea ceremony is performed.  Guests leave the teahouse and step into the garden while the room is cleaned and prepared.  The first brew is green tea, which is made from a powder and whipped in boiled water.  This round takes approximately forty-five minutes and includes dessert, a sweet cake that is eaten with small wooden stick the guests provide for themselves.  When the fire has burnt low, the host performs the second fire-lighting ceremony, as well as the second round of tea.  Guests converse while waiting for the kettle to boil.  Then, a thinner, lighter tea is served. This too is accompanied by sweets.

    The art of tea is something that must be learned.  Becoming a tea master can take years of training. The basic ceremony can be learned in three years, but becoming a true master takes a lifetime of dedication. Traditionally, women were required to master this ritual before they could be wed.  Today, those proficient in the art of tea are still given the title of Master, and are highly respected.

    Ready to start your training? Learn more about this rich tradition with a copy of The Tea Ceremony by Seno Tamaka.  Once you become familiar with the history and philosophy of tea, invite your friends over for your own tea ceremony, or at least a tea party.  You’ll find everything you need, from teapots and cups to the tea itself, right here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.

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    		 When we think of important Chinese inventions, the first things that come to mind are: gunpowder, paper, and the compass discussed in the travels of Marco Polo. Marco Polo encountered the Chinese culture for the first time during the Yuan dynasty (between the years 1271 and 1368 A.D.) when China was under the rule of the great Mongol leader Kublai Khan.  In fact, the Yuan dynasty was only one of twenty dynasties in the long history of China that dates back to before 2070 B.C.   
    In the long history of China, there are repeating motifs of rising dynasties and their downfalls.   As one dynasty falls, a new dynasty succeeds it in cycles of growth and decline.

    Chinese Dynasty Timeline

    Xia dynasty  2070-1600
    Shang dynasty  1600-1046 B.C.
    Zhou dynasty 1046-722 B.C
    Spring and Autumn period   772-476 B.C
    Warring State period   475-221 B.C
    Qin dynasty       221-206 B.C
    Han dynasty    206 B.C -220 A.D
    Three kingdoms   220-265 A.D
    Jin dynasty     265-420 A.D
    Southern and Northern dynasty 420-589 A.D
    Sui dynasty    581-618 A.D
    Tang dynasty 618-907 A.D
    Song dynasty 960-1279 A.D
    Liao dynasty  916-1125 A.D
    Jin dynasty       1115-1234 A.D
    Yuan dynasty   1271-1368 A.D
    Ming dynasty    1368-1644 A.D
    Qing dynasty   1644-1911 A.D

     

    The imperial history of China with stories of palace intrigues and dramatic battles of wit has inspired scholars and writers for centuries and often finds a place in many’s imagination.  But beyond the rich stories, these Chinese dynasties also left important cultural legacies that continue to shape the world. 

    Thoughts and Philosophies

    One of the most important contributions comes in the form of philosophies that blossomed in the Zhou dynasty early in Chinese history.  Among the growing philosophies are:  Confucianism founded by Confucius, Taoism founded by Laozi, Mohism founded by Mozi, and Legalism founded by Mencius. 
    Confucianism is a school of thought that emphasizes virtue and moral perfection.  It has a complex system of social, moral, political, quasi-religion and philosophical teachings.  Confucianism had an important impact on the history of China as many scholars were expected to learn Confucian teachings by heart.  And a well-bred gentleman was judged based on his understanding of Confucius’s teachings.  The influence of Confucianism extends beyond China into neighboring Asian countries.  Confucianism held sway in Japan, Korea, Vietnam in the past and continues to influence Asian thought. 
    Taoism, also known as Daoism, was founded by Laozi and had been an important philosophical thought that influenced Asia and the West.  The word Tao can be translated into: “the way”, and its teaching focuses on harmony between the practitioner and the wider universe.  Its teaching emphasizes balance, peace, nature, emptiness, adaptability, and relativism, that many find useful in today’s constantly changing world rife with conflicts. 

    Both Confucianism and Taoism have great prominence in history and today’s world, and they are humanistic teachings that preach harmony and balance

    Be sure to return to Mrs. Lin's Kitchen for next month's newsletter for Part II. You will learn more about the arts and crafts associated with chinese culture and how it continues to be in high demand today.

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    		 On last month’s newsletter, we learn about the long history of China and its Dynasties. For centuries, their battles and places have inspired many scholars and writers until today. This month newsletter, we will learn about unique Chinese arts and crafts. Many of the generations around the world enjoy the beauty of ceramics and silks.

    Chinese Ceramics

    Although pottery is not unique to China and was a vital part of many ancient cultures, when one thinks of Chinese artifacts, it is hard not to think of the signature blue and white porcelain of the Ming dynasty.  All throughout Chinese history, every dynasty had experimented and furthered the art of ceramic, pushing the craft to an artistic height.  So great was the love for Chinese porcelain in the West, that for a long time, porcelain was referred to as “china” associating the polished art of pottery with the culture of China. 

    In general, there are two kinds of ceramics in China: clay and porcelain.  Clay pottery has existed in China for a long time.  Archaeological evidence suggests that red pottery, grey pottery and black pottery went as far back as 5000 B.C.  Porcelain had a shorter history but a more rapid and varied development.  Beginning in approximate 220 A.D, porcelain was produced and achieved distinctive and sophisticated levels by the Ming dynasty. 

    So developed was the craft of porcelain ceramic pottery by the Ming dynasty that there were fifteen different types of glaze for the color green alone. 
    There were also distinctive styles and decorative motifs that arose each unique to the dynasty and the region where they were produced. 

    The Tang dynasty was famous for their Sancai ceramic wares.  Sancai literally means three colors, and the ceramics are recognizable for their three-colored glaze of red, yellow and green.  Sancai is a type of low-fired glaze pottery.  Low-fired glaze technique had been practiced since 221 B.C during the warring states era. 

    Originating in the Song dynasty, in the Yixing province of China, the famous zisha ceramics first appeared.  Made from fine clay with high iron content, zisha was used to make unglazed tea pots usually in light brown, yellowish brown or a unique dark purple.  Hence the name zisha, meaning, “purple clay”.  If you would like to learn more about this unique type of Chinese ceramics, you can read more in our February 2001 newsletter.

    Called doucai, meaning “competing colors”, the Ming dynasty was famous for their beautiful blue and white wares that were widely exported into the West.  It was also in this period that under glazing was used in conjunction with over glazing, creating complex and vibrant ceramics.

    By the time of Qing dynasty, ceramics were so sophisticated that all the different techniques were being employed and there were a variety of styles that flourished.  Among them is the Yi Jun ware made of white or purple clay that employed an opaque glaze so that the effect was a magnificent sky blue. 

    All these various ceramic techniques continue to be employed in modern Asian ceramics.  Many of today’s most delicate and exquisite ceramic wares are created from a combination of these techniques passed down through the dynasties and generations.

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we continue this tradition of dedication to the beauty of Chinese ceramics.  We have a magnificent zisha tea set collection . Our black alloy dinnerware set is reminiscent of black pottery techniques that go back to the Shang dynasty.  For a sample of Yi Jun ware, our Blue dragonfly collection achieves the same aesthetics of an opaque brilliant blue glaze.  Capturing the elegance of the Ming doucai, is our Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl set . With all these choices and styles for contemporary ceramics, thanks have to be given to the continued development of this craft over the millennia throughout the various Chinese dynasties. 

    Chinese Silk

    Long associated with nobility and luxury, silk is well loved all over the world for its smooth texture and its shimmering appearance caused by the triangular prism-like structure of silk fiber that refracts light, giving silk its shiny appearance.  Today, silk is produced in many countries all over the world.  But for a long time, silk remained produced solely in China and was associated with Chinese culture.

    Silk originated in China during the Shang dynasty, as early as 1500 B.C.  Silk came from the cocoons of silk worms that fed off the leaves of mulberry trees native to China.  When the silk worm is done feeding off the leaves and its cocoon complete, the chrysalis is destroyed by boiling the cocoon.  The outer floss of the cocoon is then removed, and the remain silk threads are reeled for use. 

    Silk was so highly valued that it was once used as a form of currency across different cultures in trading.  Today’s practice of the banknote currency is based on the practice of silk as a form of currency.  This common usage of silk was based on the recognition of its value across different cultures.  During Kublai Khan’s rule, when Marco Polo wrote of his travels, paper money was widely used.  Its name was “sichao” or silk notes.  This was because the notes were backed by silk that could be exchanged for silver. 

    The famous Silk Road, made up of several trade routes leading from China into Rome and even into Africa, was named based on the prominence of the silk trade.  Silk was not only important to China’s economy but also the ancient world’s commerce. 

    The practice of developing silk production into an industry happened in China as early as the Warring states period, as royal and private workshops were established.  All throughout Chinese history, the harvesting and manufacturing of silk pushed world trade and the development of silk.  Over time, countries along the trade routes started to develop their own silk cultures.

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we have a wide array of elegant silk products.  We have luxurious silk table runners that will add a rich touch of refinement to your table, and finely crafted silk hand fans. Just as silk has delighted generations of people across the world, these delicate pieces of silk craft will bring the old world charm of this ancient treasure into your homes.

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    On last month’s newsletter, we learn about the long history of China and its Dynasties. For centuries, their battles and places have inspired many scholars and writers until today. This month newsletter, we will learn about unique Chinese arts and crafts. Many of the generations around the world enjoy the beauty of ceramics and silks.

    Chinese Ceramics

    Although pottery is not unique to China and was a vital part of many ancient cultures, when one thinks of Chinese artifacts, it is hard not to think of the signature blue and white porcelain of the Ming dynasty.  All throughout Chinese history, every dynasty had experimented and furthered the art of ceramic, pushing the craft to an artistic height.  So great was the love for Chinese porcelain in the West, that for a long time, porcelain was referred to as “china” associating the polished art of pottery with the culture of China. 

    In general, there are two kinds of ceramics in China: clay and porcelain.  Clay pottery has existed in China for a long time.  Archaeological evidence suggests that red pottery, grey pottery and black pottery went as far back as 5000 B.C.  Porcelain had a shorter history but a more rapid and varied development.  Beginning in approximate 220 A.D, porcelain was produced and achieved distinctive and sophisticated levels by the Ming dynasty. 

    So developed was the craft of porcelain ceramic pottery by the Ming dynasty that there were fifteen different types of glaze for the color green alone. 
    There were also distinctive styles and decorative motifs that arose each unique to the dynasty and the region where they were produced. 

    The Tang dynasty was famous for their Sancai ceramic wares.  Sancai literally means three colors, and the ceramics are recognizable for their three-colored glaze of red, yellow and green.  Sancai is a type of low-fired glaze pottery.  Low-fired glaze technique had been practiced since 221 B.C during the warring states era. 

    Originating in the Song dynasty, in the Yixing province of China, the famous zisha ceramics first appeared.  Made from fine clay with high iron content, zisha was used to make unglazed tea pots usually in light brown, yellowish brown or a unique dark purple.  Hence the name zisha, meaning, “purple clay”.  If you would like to learn more about this unique type of Chinese ceramics, you can read more in our February 2001 newsletter.

    Called doucai, meaning “competing colors”, the Ming dynasty was famous for their beautiful blue and white wares that were widely exported into the West.  It was also in this period that under glazing was used in conjunction with over glazing, creating complex and vibrant ceramics.

    By the time of Qing dynasty, ceramics were so sophisticated that all the different techniques were being employed and there were a variety of styles that flourished.  Among them is the Yi Jun ware made of white or purple clay that employed an opaque glaze so that the effect was a magnificent sky blue. 

    All these various ceramic techniques continue to be employed in modern Asian ceramics.  Many of today’s most delicate and exquisite ceramic wares are created from a combination of these techniques passed down through the dynasties and generations.

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we continue this tradition of dedication to the beauty of Chinese ceramics.  We have a magnificent zisha tea set collection . Our black alloy dinnerware set is reminiscent of black pottery techniques that go back to the Shang dynasty.  For a sample of Yi Jun ware, our Blue dragonfly collection achieves the same aesthetics of an opaque brilliant blue glaze.  Capturing the elegance of the Ming doucai, is our Cherry Blossom Rice Bowl set . With all these choices and styles for contemporary ceramics, thanks have to be given to the continued development of this craft over the millennia throughout the various Chinese dynasties. 

    Chinese Silk

    Long associated with nobility and luxury, silk is well loved all over the world for its smooth texture and its shimmering appearance caused by the triangular prism-like structure of silk fiber that refracts light, giving silk its shiny appearance.  Today, silk is produced in many countries all over the world.  But for a long time, silk remained produced solely in China and was associated with Chinese culture.

    Silk originated in China during the Shang dynasty, as early as 1500 B.C.  Silk came from the cocoons of silk worms that fed off the leaves of mulberry trees native to China.  When the silk worm is done feeding off the leaves and its cocoon complete, the chrysalis is destroyed by boiling the cocoon.  The outer floss of the cocoon is then removed, and the remain silk threads are reeled for use. 

    Silk was so highly valued that it was once used as a form of currency across different cultures in trading.  Today’s practice of the banknote currency is based on the practice of silk as a form of currency.  This common usage of silk was based on the recognition of its value across different cultures.  During Kublai Khan’s rule, when Marco Polo wrote of his travels, paper money was widely used.  Its name was “sichao” or silk notes.  This was because the notes were backed by silk that could be exchanged for silver. 

    The famous Silk Road, made up of several trade routes leading from China into Rome and even into Africa, was named based on the prominence of the silk trade.  Silk was not only important to China’s economy but also the ancient world’s commerce. 

    The practice of developing silk production into an industry happened in China as early as the Warring states period, as royal and private workshops were established.  All throughout Chinese history, the harvesting and manufacturing of silk pushed world trade and the development of silk.  Over time, countries along the trade routes started to develop their own silk cultures.

    Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we have a wide array of elegant silk products.  We have luxurious silk table runners that will add a rich touch of refinement to your table, and finely crafted silk hand fans. Just as silk has delighted generations of people across the world, these delicate pieces of silk craft will bring the old world charm of this ancient treasure into your homes.

    		  

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    		 The name ""Daruma"" is the Japanese variant of the Sanskrit name ""Dharma."" More specifically, the meanings, beliefs, and legend of Daruma are based on the Indian Buddhist monk known as Bodhidharma. To understand the significance of the Daruma, one must look past Japanese popular culture and back into India almost 2000 years.

    In A.D. 440, Bodhidharma is said to have been born in Pallava, a Southern Indian Kingdom. The third son of the King Simhavarman, Bodhidharma has been described as either a member of the Brahman (priestly) caste or the Kshatriya (warrior or ruling) caste. In any case, Bodhidharma was introduced to Buddhism and later to the Buddhist master Prajnatara. After becoming a disciple of Prajnatara, Bodhidharma became his successor as well as the twenty-eighth patriarch of Buddhism. As the stories differ, Bodhidharma may have traveled to China under the direction of Prajnatara or for a mission while he was over a hundred years old. The years of Bodhidharma's arrival range from 475 to 520, nevertheless, the stories all seem to agree that he landed in Southern China.

    Upon hearing of his arrival, the Emperor Wu of the Liang dynasty invited Bodhidharma to a royal audience. The Emperor, having proclaimed himself an ardent patron of Buddhism, then asked Bodhidharma about the merit of his religious contributions. After responding with the doctrine of emptiness, Bodhidharma left, as the Emperor did not understand. As the popular scene goes, Bodhidharma crossed the Yangtze River on a reed or rush leaf, heading north. He eventually arrived at the monastery of the Shaolin Temple; it is here that several of the most legendary events associated with Bodhidharma took place.

    Likely the most notable of such events is that of Bodhidharma's nine year meditation in which he faced a rock wall, possibly of a cave. Sitting and gazing for such a prolonged amount of time, Bodhidharma consequently struggled against fatigue and drowsiness. In a fit of frustration, Bodhidharma cut off his eyelids to remain awake. It is believed that the first tea plants grew at the place where his eyelids fell. From then on, monks, as well as the rest of Asia, would have tea as a means to resist lethargy and aid in meditation.

    Another important aspect of Bodhidharma's meditation explains the form he is presented in today. Because Bodhidharma remained motionless for such an extensive period, he eventually lost his arms and legs as they withered away. Nevertheless, Bodhidharma was still able to remain upright. Especially for Zen followers who believe that one's personal energy resides right below the navel, Bodhidharma's achievement has been attributed to his discovery of inner strength.

    Though Zen had been reportedly practiced in China for several hundred years before Bodhidharma, he alone is credited with introducing it. If anything, Bodhidharma presented a Zen of his own, Mahayana Zen. According to one source, this Zen was a ""sword of wisdom"" with which to cut the ""minds free from rules, trances, and scriptures."" Another idea concerning Zen and Bodhidharma suggests that Bodhidharma was selected as the patron of Zen in order to reinforce its legitimacy as a real Buddhist sect.

    Bodhidharma's prominent presence at the Shaolin Temple has also influenced the belief that he founded a type of martial art now known as Shaolin kung-fu (Chinese) or karate (Japanese). Some affirm that during the T'ang dynasty, 618-097 A.D., the Shaolin Temple gained fame for the group of monks trained as warriors to fight with only sticks and their bare hands. Holding that Bodhidharma was indeed of the Kshatriya caste, having been trained himself in martial arts, it is plausible to see why some believe Bodhidharma to be the first teacher of these warrior monks. An additional claim holds that Bodhidharma's teaching of kung-fu was another means of combating the lethargy that monks commonly encountered during meditation and other practices requiring one to be motionless.

    As far as Bodhidharma's death, there are accounts that he died in 528 or 534 A.D. near the Lo river or in an area in North China. These accounts, however, all suggest that three years after Bodhidharma's death, a traveler, or an official, in Central Asia, spotted someone resembling him, carrying a staff and one sandal, headed toward India. After the incident was reported, the supposed burial place of Bodhidharma was checked; the tomb was empty except for a single sandal.

    The Japanese, however, have a different ending for Bodhidharma. According to this version, Bodhidharma journeyed to Japan on, once more, a reed or rush leaf across the sea in 613 A.D. Along a road, the story goes, the prince Shotoku Taishi encountered Bodhidharma who was reincarnated as a beggar. After giving him food, drink and clothing, the prince returned the next day only to find that he had died. Today, in Oji, Japan, there are stones marking the spots where the prince and Bodhidharma are said to have met.

    In terms of iconography, Bodhidharma has been represented in numerous ways including paintings, sculptures, carvings, and temples. Throughout all these different forms, however, Bodhidharma is usually portrayed with these same characteristics: bulging, lidless eyes, stern eyebrows, a prominent nose, a down-turned mouth, heavy beard, and a cloak (most often red) which only reveals his face. The transformation from Bodhidharma to Daruma, however, seems to lie within the many uses and meanings the Japanese attribute to him.

    The most notable use of the Daruma is that of a symbol of good luck and fortune. One of Daruma's first uses was as an amulet to ward off illnesses from children, particularly smallpox. Red was said to be the favorite color of the god of small pox and so Daruma's predominantly red cloak appeased him. Like Maneki-neko, the cat that beckons and brings fortune, Darumas are also featured in store windows, signs, and advertising. Likewise, the Daruma is ordinarily displayed in the home and even used as a decorative figure. The Daruma image is also commonly seen on household items such as tea sets, sake sets, bowls, plates, fans, chopsticks and chopstick holders.

    One of the most common Daruma forms is the okiagari (self-righting) Daruma. This rendition of Daruma is that of a tumbler doll - armless and legless - alluding to the popular story. These Darumas are weighted at the bottom so that anytime it is knocked over it always returns upright. This characteristic of the okiagari Daruma is obviously symbolic of the feat Bodhidharma achieved, remaining upright as he gazed ceaselessly. Bodhidharma's nine year meditation and Daruma's ability to get back up both entail the values of perseverance, determination, and success. As strongly held cultural values, the Japanese instill these in their children; the okiagari Daruma has long been a popular children's toy with which parents have used to accomplish this.

    The Daruma otoshi (dropping Daruma) is another popular Japanese toy. Usually made of wood, the Daruma otoshi consists of a stack of five thick disks and a Daruma figure that is placed on top. With a mallet, the goal of the game is to knock each of the disks beginning with the bottom one until only the Daruma figure is left. Like the self-righting Daruma, this toy also symbolizes the concentration, patience, and endurance attributed to Bodhidharma.

    Another of the most popular forms of Daruma is that of papier-mâché me-nashi (eyeless) or me-ire (put-in-the-eyes) Daruma. A variation of the okiagari Daruma, and almost always red, this Daruma features blank white circles in place of the eyes. The purpose for this lies in the belief that when a wish or prayer is made, one of the pupils is to be painted in; if the wish comes true, the other pupil is then painted in. This traditional practice is attributed to the Buddhist rite of kaigen kuyo (opening-the-eyes-ceremony) in which a Buddhist image is given religious qualities. In the making of such an image, the eyes are left as the last to be constructed; the completion of the eyes is seen as giving the image its spirit.

    The sizes of this type of Daruma are also used in accordance with the significance of the wish or prayer. A small Daruma for small wishes, and large Darumas for more serious needs. Such Darumas are often accumulated over several years in which small wishes can be turned into bigger ones.

    Called a ""political rite of passage,"" the eyeless okiagari Daruma is also widely used during elections. From local officials to the Prime Minister, candidates typically paint in one eye of a giant Daruma in hopes of winning an election, often doing so in large ceremonies. Consequently, the winning parties hold even bigger ceremonies featuring the completion and painting in of the other Daruma eye.

    The presence of Daruma also stems into shrines, markets, and festivals which are all in honor and celebration of Daruma. The Daruma Ichi (markets) are usually held with the New Year season, beginning in January and lasting until March. As the Daruma represents good luck, the New Year is the most popular time they are given as gifts. In addition to the okiagari Daruma, many other forms of Daruma can be purchased at the Daruma Ichi such as the Daruma ema. Ema, or votive tablets, crafted as Daruma, are used to write one's name and wish and then taken to a Daruma temple.

    One of the most spectacular Daruma festivals is the Dairyu-ji, the annual burning of used Daruma figures. Held around January 18th, a giant bonfire is made in which thousands of Daruma figures are thrown. Whether a Daruma has lead to the fulfillment of a wish, there is a general assumption that the good luck of a Daruma (particularly the paper-mâché okiagari type) lasts for just a year.

    Daruma has developed into a widely spread element of Japanese culture. But whether used for religious, political, or cultural beliefs, the Daruma always conveys a positive meaning. Commonly written alongside the image of a Daruma, the saying nana korobi ya oki, ""seven falls and eight rises,"" perfectly summarizes the determination, strength, and success that Daruma brings to life.

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    		 In Japan, good luck charms are everywhere - egg-shaped daruma figures, shiny go-yen coins, and graceful cranes adorn everything from homemade shrines to refrigerator doors. But one of the best-known charms is the bright-eyed Maneki Neko, or ""lucky cat."" Chances are you've seen one of these charming cats at the doorway of a Japanese restaurant, shop, or office. Perched on its hind legs, a Maneki Neko raises its paw in a friendly gesture of greeting and invitation. Often doubling as coin banks, Maneki Neko figurines are popular as good luck charms that attract customers to your business and visitors to your home.

    The Maneki Neko is not the only famous cat in Japan. For much of the 19th Century, another cat figure called Marujimeneko was a widely-used good luck charm. Marujimeneko carried its baby on its back like a human mother. Although quite popular in their day, Marujimeneko figurines are not so easy to come by nowadays. The Sumiyoshi-Taisha temple in Osaka, though, has its own lucky cat - the Hatsutatsu-neko. Once a month for many years, the templehas sold the stately, kimono-clad cats as tokens of good luck. According to Osaka folklore, collecting 48 Hatsutatsu-neko over a four-year period will bring you great prosperity. Still popular today, some manufacturers produce enough Hatsutatsu-neko to rival some Maneki Neko factories.

    But the beckoning Maneki Neko did not appear until the early 1880s. Around the same time, Japan was opening its doors to trade with the West. To enhance business relations with Europe and the United States, the Japanese government began to outlaw any cultural practices that Westerners might find objectionable.

    At the time, sculptures of male genitals were popular symbols of fertility and prosperity, and common objects of worship. Public shrines featured large statues of the organs, and many households kept smaller versions on homemade shrines. Of course, many Westerners at the time (and today!) would have found this style of worship a little vulgar. So, the government outlawed the worship of genitals and the manufacture of the phallic figurines.

    In the absence of the old sculptures, the Maneki Neko figurines quickly became a popular new symbol of fortune and prosperity. The Maneki Neko spread rapidly: the geisha houses were the first to put the beckoning cat in their doorways, then restaurants, and finally other businesses and homes displayed the winsome cat for passers-by to see.

    So what's so lucky about a beckoning cat, anyway? The origins of the lucky cat can be traced to Japanese folklore. Many Japanese stories feature heroic animals, often faithful pets, who save the lives of humans. There are many tales about loyal cats, and several in particular have come to be closely linked with the famous figurines.

    One is about a geisha named Usugumo and her beloved pet cat. One day, her usually happy cat became restless and irritable. He growled and clawed at the hem of her gown, refusing to leave her side even for a second. One of her visitors feared that the cat was attacking Usugumo and cut off the cat's head. The bodiless head flew up into the air, over the ceiling beam, and sank its teeth into a large, hissing snake. The dead head fell to the ground with the snake in its mouth. Usugumo slowly realized that the fretful cat had only been trying to warm them about the snake in the ceiling. The cat received a hero's burial, and one of Usugumo's admirers made her a statue as a tribute to her brave cat. That statue was said to be the first Maneki Neko.

    A more popular Maneki Neko legend is based on the history of the Gotoku-ji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo. A long time ago, a poor Buddhist priest looked after the run-down temple. Many storytellers say he owned a calico cat named Tama. The priest loved Tama, but with a ramshackle temple to tend and a hungry pet to feed, he was always in want of money. One rainy day, exasperated with his meager finances, he turned to his cat and wailed, ""Ah, neko"" - which means cat - ""I give you so much but I have so little. Isn't there any way you could give something back to the temple?"" The cat then walked out the crumbling temple door and began washing its face with its paws. Meanwhile, a wealthy samurai named Naotaka Li was seeking shelter from the rain. He passed by the temple and saw the cat stretching up its paw, as if beckoning. The samurai entered the temple and met the priest. Over tea, the priest and the samurai began a lengthy conversation about Buddhism. The samurai was so impressed with the priest's teachings that the two became great friends. According to another version of the story, Tama beckoned the samurai away from a spot where lightning was about to strike, saving Li's life. In any case, the samurai was so grateful to have met the priest, he adopted the priest's temple as his family temple.

    For many years afterward, the temple prospered from the support of the Li clan. With a simple outstretched paw, the temple cat brought fame and wealth to his temple. Word of the lucky beckoning cat spread, and Tama became famous. In Tama's honor, the first Maneki Neko was created, and people began to display Maneki Neko statues in the hopes that their neko would bring them the same luck that Tama brought his master. To this day, the Gotoku-ji Temple is famous for its cat cemetery, guarded by a large statue of Tama. Cat owners from all over Japan come to the temple to leave Maneki Neko statues as tributes, or to pray for their beloved pets.

    There really was a Naotaka Li, but did a cat really invite him into the temple? There may actually be a little truth to the tale of Tama. Many cats become uncomfortable when they see strange people approaching. To put itself at ease, a nervous cat will often wash its face. When it reaches its front paw up to rub its ear, it looks like it's beckoning someone, especially someone who is already about to approach it. The approaching human sees a beckoning cat.

    To many Westerners, the raised paw of a Maneki Neko may look more like a wave than a beckoning gesture. But the Japanese beckon by holding up one hand, palm out, and waving. A Maneki Neko beckoning with its left paw is said to attract visitors. With a raised right paw, it invites wealth and good fortune. A cat with both paws in the air summons protection for the household or business that displays it. They saw that the higher the paw, the greater the invitation - and the luckier the cat!

    Different colors, too, bring different kinds of luck. White cats are symbols of spiritual purity and goodness. Black cats are used to ward off evil - a far cry from the unlucky black cat of the West. In fact, black Maneki Neko figurines are now extremely popular with young women who wish to keep stalkers away. Red Maneki Neko figures are supposed to cure illnesses by exorcising evil spirits. More modern cats come in a wider range of fanciful, candy-colored hues, from pink cats that bring love and and romance to metallic gold cats that invite wealth.

    But one of the most popular color schemes for a Maneki Neko is actually a more realistic one. Calico Maneki Neko figurines are considered to be the luckiest kind of all. Besides their association with the famous Tama, the white, brown, and black-furred cats are rare. That rarity makes the tri-color Maneki Nekos the most precious cats of all.

    Sometimes, manufacturers decorate Maneki Neko figurines with more than just shiny colors in order to outfit them with extra luck-luring power. Some cats come in pairs, others with large litters of tiny kittens. Sometimes a cat will hold a symbol of prosperity, often a fish or a coin. Traditionally, the coin is supposed to represent a special Koban, an old- fashioned coin, worth ten million times as much as a real Koban. A cat may also carry another good luck charm, like a daruma, to boost its fortune factor.

    At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we offer a wide variety of Maneki Neko figurines to choose from. From bell-bedecked calicos to puffy pastels, we have lucky cats in almost every shape and shade. Whether you use them as colorful coin banks, decorative displays, or gifts for your favorite cat-lovers, our Maneki Neko figurines aren't guaranteed to bring you luck, but we can definitely vouch for their ability to charm. Why not take a look?

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    		 The highest mountain in Japan, Mt. Fuji has attracted artists, poets, photographers, sightseers, and mountain climbers to gaze at its unusually symmetrical dome. Located just west of Tokyo in Honshu, Japan, Mt. Fuji stands at a grand 12,388 feet high, with a 78-mile circumference. Mt. An inactive volcano, Mt. Fuji’s last recorded eruption took place in December of 1707, and there have been no signs of eruption since.

    Three small cities and five sprawling lakes in a national park surround the mountain. The cities are Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Fujiyoshida, and the lakes are Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, Lake Sai, Lake Motosu, and Lake Shoji. Resorts and hot springs are luxurious situated around these lakes, as well as in some of the more remote wooded regions of the mountain.

    At the mountain’s base lies Aokigahara forest, where legends and folktales of ghosts and otherworldy beings found their beginning. Ancient samurai once used the remote region around the mountain’s base as a training ground.

    The Climb

    According to a popular Japanese saying, you’d be a fool not to climb Mt. Fuji, and you’d also be a fool if you climbed it twice. Many Japanese residents prefer to say, “We admire Mt. Fuji from afar.”

    Thirty percent of the 200,000-300,000 people who climb Mt. Fuji each year are foreigners, usually visiting in the heart of summer. The highway going halfway up Mt. Fuji made many of these treks possible beginning in the 1960’s. However, the first ascents did not occur with any highway’s help.

    The first climber was said to have been an anonymous monk in 663, while the first ascent by a foreigner is recorded at happening in 1860 by Sir Rutherford Alcock. Though half of the climbers on Mt. Fuji today are women, females were not allowed on the mountain’s summit until the Meiji era.

    There are several routes to the top of Mt. Fuji, including the Kawaguchiko route, popular for housing mountain huts where climbers can stay; the Subashiri and Gotemba routes with their ash-covered paths; and the Yoshida route with historical sites like shrines and former teahouses along its path.

    Overall, the climb to the summits takes about 8 hours and there are about 10 stations along the way.

    Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji

    A ukiyo-e series of woodblock prints, Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji by famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, is the most well-known of its kind to feature the spectacular mountain. The 46 prints that complete the series were created in the early 1800’s, and the most famous among them is known as “The Great Wave of Kanagawa", though other translations have been rendered of this title. In this woodblock print, the wave appears to be larger than the mountain, and tiny fisherman sliding down on their sleek crafts are chosen here as subjects over nobility.

    (Search Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for reproductions of Hokusai’s famous Mt. Fuji images on beautiful, high-quality items like noren, greetings cards, chopsticks, and chopsticks rests.)

    Other cherished artistic renderings of the Japan volcano include a series of the same name, “Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji, by ukiyo-e artist Ando Hiroshige, who depicts the mountain in varying seasons, angles, and perspectives. “One Hundred Views of Mt. Fuji” is a later work done by Hokusai.

    Mt. Fuji Symbolism

    Considered sacred, Mt. Fuji is regarded as a symbol of immense beauty. The current Japanese symbols for Mt. Fuji mean “wealth” and “abundance,” as well as “man with status.” It’s said that Mt. Fuji, though, is named after the Buddhist fire goddess, Fichi. In the 1800s, Fuji-ko societies inspired thousands of people to take yearly white-robed pilgrimages to Mt. Fuji, as they were devoted to the worship of the mountain.

    One legend has it that the Goddess of the Flowering Trees, or Konohana Sakuya Hime married a jealous god. After she became pregnant, she felt inclined to prove her loyalty by entering a flaming bower and giving birth to a son, untouched by the flames. Between the 14th and 16th centuries, Konohana Sakuya Hime was believed to protect the villages around Mt. Fuji as she did her son. Later, she became the principal goddess of the mountain. Shrines at the base and summit of Mt. Fuji are still used to worship her along with the fire god.

    The ideal locale for meditation and reflection, Mt. Fuji hosts nearly two thousand religious organizations in or around its base. The Buddhists regard the mountain as home to the Buddha of All-Illuminating wisdom, and their name for its summit translates to the “perfect meditative state.” Japanese Buddhists have said the Mt. Fuji is the gateway to another world.

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    		 In Asian artwork throughout history, sinuous dragons and soaring phoenixes figure prominently, coiling in elaborate decorations around architecture, tableware, and clothes. Together, the dragon and the phoenix symbolize immense power and harmony. As a result, they continue to be favorite motifs for Asian artwork and products; behind every depiction of a dragon or a phoenix lies a rich and fascinating history of mythology and tradition.

    Although the dragon and the phoenix are also familiar characters to the Western imagination, the Chinese versions differ slightly from their Western cousins in both physical appearance and temperament. While the European dragon is popularly characterized as a large, winged, fire-breathing lizard, the Chinese dragon is much less bulky. The Chinese dragon has a body more similar to a snake than a lizard, and its movements are sinuous and graceful. Although the Chinese dragon has no visible wings, most dragons can fly through the air with the same curving motions as a snake moving across sand. Some Chinese dragons, on the other hand, live in the water, and many myths describe vast underwater palaces occupied by powerful dragons who were both kings and demi-gods.

    While the European dragon usually appears as a destructive and dimwitted beast that needs to be killed by a valiant knight or hero, Chinese dragons have much more humanized temperaments and actions. Many Chinese dragons can physically assume a human form and speak human languages. According to legend, some dragons were originally humans who were transformed into dragons by great difficulty or great anger. Although they possessed extraordinary powers and could often act dangerously and destructively, the Chinese dragons were essentially human in nature: they were capable of doing both great good and great evil, and, like humans, were often compelled by complex emotions and desires. If the dragons were not angered, their powers over the natural elements could ensure the continued prosperity of human society. In early China’s agricultural society, the dragons’ control over water and weather elements determined the success of each year’s crops.

    Ancient Eastern myths revolve around the dragons’ awesome powers and their interactions with human lives. Dragons are fierce creatures, with an acute sense of justice and integrity. Dragons who feel they have been wronged will seek revenge against the perpetrators, and they will also avenge wrongs done to their friends. Many myths describe dragons defending their human offspring, or of spurned lovers turning into dragons in their anger.

    Eastern dragons, however, can be just as helpful as they can be harmful. Prehistoric tribes in ancient China often adopted the dragon as their symbol and guardian god. As China’s guardian gods, the dragons took care of their people, regulating the weather to ensure successful crops and adequate food.

    One of China’s most ancient dragon myths explains the origin of the rivers, which brought a constant source of fresh water to the people. According to this legend, there once lived four powerful dragons in the seas. One day they heard the prayers of the Chinese people, who were suffering from a long and terrible drought. The people burned incense and made offerings, and they asked for water to make their plants grow so they could feed their children. Hearing the pleas from the people below, the four dragons went to the heavenly palace and asked the great Jade Emperor to send the people rain. The Jade Emperor, however, did not sent any rain, and the people continued to suffer. Unable to witness the people’s distress any longer, the dragons resolved to bring water to the people themselves. They scooped up fresh water from the seas in their mouths, then flew up into the sky and rained water on the people.

    When the Jade Emperor heard that the dragons had sent rain to the people without his permission, the Jade Emperor became very angry with the dragons. As a punishment for the dragons, the Jade Emperor ordered the Mountain God to use four of his mountains to imprison the dragons on the land. The Mountain God used his magic to send four mountains hurtling through the air, which landed on the four dragons. Despite this punishment, the four dragons refused to regret their actions. Instead, they decided to ensure that the Chinese people would always have fresh water. Determined to always do good for the human people, the dragons transformed themselves into four great rivers, crossing the land from west to east, running through deep valleys and by high mountains, until the water finally emptied into the dragons’ old home, the sea. Because of the brave and kind actions of the four dragons, China’s four great rivers were formed: The Heilongjian (Black Dragon) to the far north, the Huanghe (Yellow River) in Central China, the Yangtze (Long River) further south, and the Zhujiang (Pearl) in the far south. As rivers, the dragons could continue to bring the people fresh water to grow crops and nourish themselves, even if the dragons were bound to the land by the Jade Emperor’s punishment.

    This ancient myth about the four dragons and China’s four rivers reflects the fundamental belief in the dragons’ commitment to justice. Although Asian dragons may have a fierce temper, they have a deep sense of right and wrong, and will use their great powers to benefit the people.

    Because of this combination of great power and great virtue, dragons were a favorite symbol for the Emperor and his Imperial rule. The Emperor’s divine rule ideally mirrored the dragon’s personality. The keen intelligence, virile temper, and imposing command that characterized a dragon could also be found in the Emperor, who, like the dragon demi-gods, had been chosen by heaven to wield extraordinary powers and bear extraordinary responsibilities.

    Because dragons felt human emotions and could assume human forms, many dragons mated with humans and bore very powerful offspring. Rulers of Asian countries have popularly justified their reigns by claiming themselves to be the offspring of dragons. The Japanese emperor Hirohito traced his ancestry back 125 generations to the daughter of the Dragon King of the Sea. This intimate connection between the ruling emperor and dragons is reflected in the names for the emperor’s items: the throne is called the “dragon seat,” the emperor’s ceremonial dress the “dragon robes,” and his bed the “dragon bed.” In the Qing Dynasty, the national Chinese flag bore the prominent, emblazoned image of a large dragon.

    While the dragon came to traditionally signify the emperor, the phoenix evolved into a symbol for his other half, the empress. Like the dragon, the phoenix also dates back to ancient Chinese myths. Images of the phoenix date back as far as 3,000 years, to the early Shang or Zhou periods. Along with the dragon, the phoenix is one of four legendary creatures that guard the four compass directions. When the dragon and the phoenix are combined, they symbolize the union of these two powerful forces, which can result in either conflict or wedded bliss.

    Like the Asian dragon, the Asian phoenix also differs slightly from its European counterpart. While the Asian phoenix is also characterized by bright, red plumage and miraculous powers, the Asian phoenix is not as closely associated with fire or reincarnation. The Arabian or Egyptian phoenix, which later became the phoenix in European legends, is characterized primarily by bursting into flames and reincarnating itself from the ashes. The Asian phoenix is loosely associated with fire while the Asian dragon corresponds to water, but the Asian phoenix does not reincarnate itself from ashes. The body of the Asian phoenix is intricate, and draws from the body parts of many other animals, especially various birds. The Asian phoenix is most commonly drawn with the head of a golden pheasant, the beak of a parrot, the body of a mandarin duck, the wings of a roc, the feathers of a peacock, and the legs of a crane. As the representative of the Confucian virtues, the phoenix’s body is inscribed with the characters for loyalty, honesty, decorum, and justice. The phoenix is often drawn with two scrolls or a box in its bill; the phoenix carries and protects the sacred books of virtue.

    According to Chinese legend, the phoenix appears rarely—much more rarely than the dragon. Unlike the dragon, which actively interacts with the daily affairs of humans, the phoenix appears as an omen of indication of the state of human affairs. The phoenix’s presence, then, was considered of exceptional importance, and usually signified the beginning of a new and auspicious era, such as the birth of a virtuous ruler. When present on earth, the phoenix brings peace and prosperity; in times of human conflict or disharmony, however, the phoenix will hide itself until a more promising era begins.

    A gentle and peaceful bird, the phoenix represented feminine culture and refinement. According to legend, the phoenix’s song is the most beautiful of all the birds in heaven or on earth because the phoenix alone controls the five tones of Chinese music. The flight of the phoenix was a beautiful metaphor for the ability to leave the world and its problems behind, soaring through an open blue sky towards the inviting sun.

    Coupled together, the phoenix and the dragon promise great power and fortune to those who bear their images. While the dragon represents a more masculine, forceful power, the phoenix symbolizes the refinement of culture and gentle feelings. Together, they embody the ancient virtues of honor and loyalty, which would ultimately guarantee prosperity and peace. In ancient times the dragon and the phoenix exclusively symbolized the Emperor and the Empress, and only royalty was allowed to use the dragon or phoenix emblems. The dragon and the phoenix were the principle decorative motifs for buildings, clothing, and articles of daily use in the imperial palace. In a symbol purposely reminiscent of the yin and the yang, a dragon curls over the top of a circle and the phoenix flutters underneath.

    In this modern age, the dragon and the phoenix continue to hold a central role in the Asian imagination and in Asian artwork. Now, however, anyone can use the images of the powerful dragon and phoenix. When used to decorate a house, the phoenix indicates that those who live within possess extraordinary loyalty and honesty. Jewelry or clothing with dragon or phoenix emblems indicates great virtue or rare talent. Gifts bearing the images of either mythical creature are considered great compliments to the receiver’s exceptional virtue and loyalty.

    Together, the dragon and the phoenix guard the peaceful harmony within many houses, just as they once watched over the Imperial Courts of ancient emperors and empresses. Now the dragon and phoenix joined together represent the matrimonial harmony of two great powers working together. The male dragon, or water, now sits side by side with the female phoenix, or fire. Together, they make the world complete and provide for man’s daily needs, assuring his continued prosperity and happiness.

    The dragon and the phoenix are two beautiful creatures with extremely important roles in both Asian and European cultures. Many of products carried here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen reflect the beauty of these mythical beings. Dragons and phoenixes make exceptionally thoughtful gifts, especially as wedding or housewarming presents. Explain the special significance behind the ancient symbols of the dragon or the phoenix as you wish your friends well. We invite you to further explore the rich and diverse culture of these Asian myths and popular decorative motifs. Behind every picture and every pattern there lies a story that can be traced far back to ancient Asian civilizations. Please feel welcome to explore and share this rich culture.

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    		 The Japanese culture--its beliefs, customs, language, architecture--is quite distinct from others in many ways. As many aspects of Japanese culture remain undoubtedly unique, many are also becoming more Westernized or cosmopolitan. With all the developments and adaptations, nevertheless, one particular characteristic of Japanese culture ceases to change--the ever eclectic and vast range of tableware. When one realizes the myriad of tableware and all its uses, the Japanese culture is seemingly the only one with such variety.

    With such an assortment and with all its functions, Japanese tableware also comes with certain expectations and purposes in regards to its uses. One of the most important expectations is that of the attitude or mindset one must have when preparing tableware and food for others. One must keep in mind that the appreciation and memorable experience the eater has, especially that of a guest, is paramount to even the taste of the food. But how does one surpass taste when it comes to an appetizing meal? According to Japanese culture, making--and recognizing--effort, consideration, creativity, appeal, and aesthetic value as important as taste is essential to a pleasurable meal. These essential components of a memorable meal are just the main aspects which, as one will see, can be further viewed to reveal even more, particular attributes.

    In reference to the consideration component of Japanese meals, one must be aware of the present environment, particularly the season. As it seems apparent that each season sets a mood, Japanese culture finds that the tableware used should reflect the mood as well. This reflection can be made by using tableware that represent the colors of the season and accentuate the foods of the season. Because Japan, in particular, has four very distinct seasons, the usage of Japanese tableware should also accommodate for the different climates and temperatures. Tableware for the fall and winter seasons should give a sense of warmth and coziness, while those used for spring and summer should give a sense of coolness and refreshment.

    The colors for the fall season are very much a reflection of the changing colors of Japan's environment--its trees, leaves, plants, and other wildlife. The next set of colors reflects the cold, snowy landscape of Japan's winters. The wares for winter and fall suit the seasons as they exhibit warmth in texture and heat retaining properties. These wares, especially stoneware and ceramic ware, are typically heavier and more solid in structure than others. Shino, a milky-colored ceramic, and Oribe, an earth-toned (usually with green), unusually-shaped ceramic, are two of the most popular wares used during these seasons as they are ideal for tea and are warm in nature. According to the Japanese, these more robust and thick wares require a larger portion of food which eventually will account for the eater's feeling of warmth and fullness.

    The colors for the spring season represent Japan's beautiful blossoming trees and plants. The vibrancy of these colors are also a reflection of the many festivals celebrated during this season. The colors for summer are characterized as cool tones that are supposed to have a cooling, refreshing effect; for example, blue resembles water, green-- leaves and trees, black--shade. The wares to be used for the summer and spring seasons are ones that are cool to the touch and are light or thin in structure. One such ware is Celadon, a glazed stoneware that is typically green in color and jade-like; its soothing tone and texture make it ideal for the seasons. Especially during the summer time, the typically smaller wares, as the opposite to the winter season, require a lesser amount of food so that the eater will not feel heavy or filled to the point that she or he will increase in temperature.

    Lacquer and ceramic are two other types of wares that are versatile and fit well with any season. Both lacquer and ceramic give off a sense of coolness or warmth depending on the food they contain. Ceramic works just as well as lacquer but has to be handled with a little more care. Because ceramic is porous, the juices and aromas of various foods can penetrate the material and unwanted influence the tastes of other foods. Therefore, it is recommended that ceramic ware be soaked in hot or cold water before use as dry ceramic will absorb other substances.

    The colors and types of wares one should use during each season are as follows:

    Fall

    - Colors: earthen tones; black, dark browns and greens, subtle oranges and yellows
    - Wares same as Winter

    Winter

    - Colors: pale shades; white, off white, grays, dark browns and blues
    - Wares: Shino, Oribe, stoneware, lacquer, ceramic

    Spring

    - Colors: bright tones; red, vibrant greens and blues, white, yellow, pink
    - Wares: same as Summer

    Summer

    - Colors: cool tones; leaf green, straw, black, blue and white
    - Wares: Celadon, porcelain, glass, bamboo, other woods, lacquer, ceramic

    Along with the many tones and types of ware one should use, one must also be aware of the shapes and sizes of the wares. These aspects of Japanese tableware, as with the other elements, influence the experience and reception of a person when presented with food. Keeping in mind that Japanese culture highly regards the appeal and aesthetic value of food and tableware, one can see that shape and size are all components of that regard.

    In terms of the shapes of various wares, one should use the type of tableware that is best suited for the shape of the food—and with the most diverse collection of tableware, the Japanese certainly have a container for almost any kind of food. Before deciding on which pieces to use, one should also keep in mind which kinds of food will be served. While it might be easier to simply fill various bowls and plates with any amount of food they can retain, certain sizes of certain dishes are more appealing and appetizing in appropriate tableware. For example, it would not be a good idea to serve tea in a bowl large enough to hold soup and noodles, or serve rice in a dish small enough to be a sake cup.

    The idea of meals being presented as appealing, reflective, and works of art, is derived from the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin and yang which emphasizes balance and harmony. Japanese culture has applied yin and yang to its respected, daily act of eating and expresses this idea through the balancing and harmonizing of containers and the food they hold. With such importance placed on the relationship between food and container, it may be possible that the extensiveness of the Japanese tableware collection can be attributed to trying to find the perfect container for different foods—trying to keep balance and harmony.

    Here are just a few (of countless) types of tableware that might be found in the typical Japanese home:

    Wan: (bowls) used mainly for rice or soup. These bowls are ordinarily served with matching lids which serve to retain flavors and aromas, as well as keep food heated. The lids also serve another purpose which stems from the idea of making meals interesting—they keep the food a surprise, building up anticipation and leading to admiration.

    Chawan: (tea bowls or cups) used mainly for tea. Literally meaning 'bowls for tea', chawan has essentially evolved into tea cups or mugs. Typically cylinder in shape with a slight foot.

    Hachi: (serving bowls) used for main dishes or rice container. Purposely larger than wan, hachi are generally wider, shallower, and more circular in form.

    Katakuchi: (pouring bowls); basically hachi with spouts. Katakuchi are used for sauces or liquids like soy sauce, vinegar, sake, and occasionally tea.

    Soba Choko: (noodle-sauce cups) used for the dipping sauce of soba noodles. These resemble small tea cups or ceramic, Western shot glasses.

    Chatsu: small, saucer-like dishes with a tall foot. Normally used for side dishes or garnishes like namasu (vinegared fish with vegetables) or sashimi (raw fish).

    Dobin: (teapots) used mainly for tea, but also for hot water and sake. Usually made of ceramic, dobin were originally made out of iron.

    Tokkuri: (sake bottles) initially used for various liquids but primarily used for sake. As with other tableware, tokkuri come in a myriad of forms but are generally either small and gourd-shaped or tall and cylinder-shaped.

    Chirori: (sake-heating containers) used for heating sake by placing tokkuri within them and then being placed in hot water. Typically tall and cylinder-like in form.

    Bon, Daiban: (trays/tray-tables) used mainly for centering or carrying out tableware. More so in past times, used as actual tables for individuals. Commonly made of lacquer and square or round in shape.

    With so many different shapes, sizes, colors, functions, and uses, one must wonder what a Japanese table setting may look like. Accordingly, the Japanese table does incorporate a mixture of tableware that one might see as simply mismatching. Unlike many Western settings, the ideal Japanese table is set with spontaneity and variance. While the Japanese table may not consist of matching plates, bowls, and other dishes, it should be noted that the tableware is chosen to reflect the colors, climate, and food of the season. As well, in contrast to the Western custom of serving individuals from a main dish or platter, the Japanese serve individuals with food and dish already together. Despite the spontaneity and variance, a Japanese table setting almost always has a rice bowl, soup bowl with cover, chopsticks, and chopstick rest for each individual. On each tray or place at the table, the main dish should be placed in front and center, the rice and soup bowl to each corner at the back, and the chopsticks and chopstick rest on the right side.

    A more Western approach to table setting with Japanese tableware can be done as well. Western tables, in a formal manner, feature a dinner plate placed on top of a larger service plate that serves as a “frame” for the main dish. A saucer, or small plate, (which is used for bread or dinner rolls) is placed to the left corner of the main dish while stemmed glasses are placed to the top, right corner. Depending on the number of meal courses, forks are placed on the left of the main plate while knives then spoons are placed on the right. To incorporate Japanese tableware into this setting, one can begin with the Western custom of arranging tableware first, before placing any food on individual settings. A main plate or dish can be placed in the center of each setting with or without a second service-type plate. In place of the Western saucer, the rice and soup bowls can be placed at the top left corner; which ever the setting (diagonal, straight) the soup bowl should be closest to the front as soup is usually consumed first. Instead of a stemmed glass, a teacup or taller ceramic cup should be placed in the top right corner. As for chopsticks, they can remain placed on a chopstick rest to the right side of the main dish. In keeping with Western customs, the main entrees, rice, and soup can be placed in large, serving platters or containers in the center of the table. In keeping with Japanese custom, the serving dishes can be of different colors, shapes, designs, or textures. The tableware of the individual settings can also vary in style and sort but should match according to the type of tableware; for instance, all the rice bowls can be red lacquer ware while all the teacups are green ceramic. Any combination of tableware and table settings can be made as long as the setting is comfortable, useful, and entertaining.

    Taking into account all the guidelines of using certain tableware during certain seasons, using certain colors, and trying to make meals appealing, Japanese tableware seems to come with such specificity and purpose. On the contrary, the same philosophy of balancing food and container also emphasizes that balance does not necessarily mean equality or symmetry. In fact, contrast, mismatching, and variety are seen as more appealing choices for presenting meals.

    Whether or not one agrees with the Japanese view of aestheticism, the meanings and significance of its tableware art can certainly be appreciated. If you haven't been inspired already, why not try to make some of your meals works of art as well? Mrs. Lin's Kitchen has a wide selection and variety of Japanese tableware in all colors, shapes, sizes, and for any season!

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    		 Polytheism is the belief in the existence of many gods or divine beings. In a culture where polytheism is widespread, how did seven deities become collectively known as the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan? The belief that each god controls different facets of happiness and good fortune also raises the question: are they equally effective when worshipped as individuals?

    Sometimes referred to as the Seven Gods of Fortune, or Shichi Fukujin, these seven gods of good fortune are found in Japanese mythology and folklore, but their origins did not all begin in Japan. Many were introduced by way of China, with some having entered China from India. The exception was Ebisu, the god of fishermen and merchants, and the only one of the seven who originated from Japan. According to folklore, Ebisu was named Hiruko at birth. Born without bones, he was placed in a boat made of reeds and cast to the sea. Discovered and cared for by the Ainu, a group of people living in ancient Hokkaido, he eventually grew legs on his third birthday. As a god, Ebisu is usually depicted dressed as a peasant and wearing a tall hat. In his hands, he holds a fishing rod and sea bream. In the modern world, he symbolizes safe sailing and plentiful fishing.

    Ebisu is often paired with Daikokuten, god of wealth, commerce and trade. Shopkeepers display both gods for luck, although some myth versions refer to the two as father and son, master and apprentice or brothers. Daikokuten is one of three gods of Hindu-Buddhist origins from India, and is also considered the provider of food. He is depicted with a treasure sack in one hand and a mallet in the other. Depending on the myth, the mallet is magic and coins fall out when shaken, or will grant believers a wish if it is tapped on the ground three times.

    Another god sharing Hindu-Buddhist origins with Daikokuten is Bishamonten, the god of wealth, good fortune and healing. Because he is often depicted clad in armor with a spear in hand, there is some disagreement over whether he is actually the god of war and warriors or merely the defender of evil. His other hand holds a pagoda, symbolizing his role as both protector and dispenser of the divine treasure house.

    The third god with Hindu-Buddhist origins is actually a goddess. The only female deity in the group, Benzaiten is known as the goddess of knowledge, music, art and beauty. Her representation is that of a beautiful woman carrying a biwa, or Japanese mandolin. According to myth, she is occasionally shown surrounded by white serpents, believed by some to be an indication of her jealous nature, while others believe the serpents are merely her messengers.

    Three of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are from Taoist-Buddhist origins in China. The most widely recognized is Hotei, the fat and happy god of abundance and good health. Westerners know him as the Laughing Buddha or the Fat Buddha. With his cheerful face and big belly, it’s no wonder he is the god of contentment and happiness. Believed to be based on a 10th century Buddhist monk, Hotei carries a large sack that never empties and uses it to feed the poor. Hotei is also the god of fortune and guardian of children, which is why he is occasionally shown surrounded by small children at his feet. In modern times, people have been known to rub his rotund belly for good luck.

    Another deity the Western world may be familiar with is Fukurokuju, the god of wisdom, wealth and longevity. He is often portrayed with a long beard, in scholars clothing and carrying a cane with a scroll attached. The scroll is said to contain all the wisdom in the world. It is his notable short stature, long beard and high forehead that distinguishes him from Jurojin, the third god with Taoist-Buddhist origins. Some believe Fukurokuju is the only god out of the seven able to perform miracles, such as reviving the dead. 

    Sometimes confused with Fukurokuju, Jurojin is the god of longevity and wisdom. He also has a long beard and a holy staff with a scroll attached. His scroll is said to contain the life span of all living things. Occasionally, he is accompanied by a deer, crane or tortoise, all symbols of longevity.

    At one point, each god was worshipped separately, but as time went on, it became rare when only one god was summoned to help in a particular situation, since several of the gods would appear in pairs. Perhaps the reason the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are worshipped together is due to Japan’s fondness for groups and their belief that seven is also a sacred number. Another theory is that each of the seven gods represents the seven virtues believed to be absolute: longevity (Jurojin), fortune (Daikokuten), popularity (Fukurokuju), candor (Ebisu), amiability (Benzaiten), dignity (Bishamonten) and magnanimity (Hotei).

    If the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are a group of divine deities you’d like to become familiar with, browse Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen for products that feature Hotei, the Laughing Buddha, or the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan.


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    What makes it Thai? This question about the characteristics of Thai food is often answered with “taste,” “spice,” “flavor,” “colorfulness,” “freshness,” or “healthiness.” The colorful, fresh, and healthy aspects are easily achieved by selecting the right colors and fresh ingredients. But when it comes to taste, spice, and flavor, especially with the Thai essence, a little research and getting used to is required.

    Special herbs and spices make Thai food unique. Other ingredients and cooking methods from neighboring countries, however, have also greatly influenced Thai cuisine. For example, Thais have adopted the noodles from the Chinese to create the classic dish Pad Thai. Curries from India have filtered into Thai households and been modified for Thai taste. Surprisingly, from as far away as Central America, chilies have traveled on Spanish and Portuguese fleets to land on fertile Thai soil to become part of the signature spicy Thai dishes.

    While these herbs usually grow in tropical climates and then find their way to Western countries, fresh Thai herbs can now be produced in the United States, especially in the hot climates of Florida and Hawaii, and in California during the summer months. As the popularity of Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine grows, so does the market for these popular herbs. Thai sweet basil, bird's-eye chilies, and fish sauce earn their shelf spaces commercially in the big-name grocery stores.

    Of all the Thai herbs, the three most popular include lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime. These three give unique flavors and aromas that distinguish Thai cooking from other cuisine. These herbs are basically used in two ways: either by eating them directly or by extracting their essences into the food.

    Lemongrass: Takrai (Cymbopogon citratus) resembles a grass with a strong lemon aroma. To use the lemongrass, cut off the grassy top and root end. Peel and remove the large, tough outer leaves of the stalk until you reach a light purple color. Chop it very fine to use in salads and grind into curry pastes if eating them directly. Or, cut into 2-inch portions and bruise them before boiling with soup broth to extract the flavor. Lemongrass can be found fresh in most grocery stores because it has a very long shelf life. Dry and frozen form is also available in most Asian stores.

    Galangal: Kha (Alpinia officinarum) or Siamese Ginger is a perennial rhizome plant similar to ginger but has a larger and brighter colored root. The root tips are pink and have a strong medicinal taste and so can't be eaten directly like ginger. Galangal is used as a pungent ingredient in ground curry pastes by chopping it very fine before grinding with a mortar and pestle. Or it can be used as a main herb for its unique and exotic aroma in popular sweet and sour Tom Yum and coconut galangal soup. Slice galangal into thin slices and cook with soup broth to extract the essence. Galangal can be found in fresh root, frozen, dry, and powder form in most Asian grocery stores. If using dried slices of galangal, soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes or until you can bend the piece before putting them in a blender. Substitute the fresh galangal with half the amount of dry galangal in the recipe.

    Kaffir Lime: Magrood (citrushysterix) has a thick, dark, wrinkled skin. Its shiny, rush-green leaves, Bai Magrood, and rinds, Pew Magrood, are used for a strong citrus flavor in curry pastes, soups, and salads. They need to be sliced very thin if eating directly. Or, they can be used whole by cooking whole leaves or whole limes in soup broth or curries for the kaffir essence. They are available in Asian grocery stores in fresh, dry, and frozen form.

    Meet the Chef

    A distinguished master of the culinary arts, Chat Mingkwan is not only a Bay Area instructor, but a professional consultant for the food and restaurant industry, a travel guide, and published author as well. While his expertise and skill reach across the spectrum, Chat's passion for Asian cooking is unmistakable; this may, of course, be attributed to his interesting childhood spent in Thailand.

    As the youngest boy in an urban family from Bangkok, Thailand, Chat Mingkwan was often left behind to help his aunt prepare the family dinner while his older brothers and sisters ran off to play. At first, he despised the cooking task but later learned to enjoy the knowledge and skills, including discovering the sweet revenge of spiking and spicing his brothers' and sisters' meals. Chat often intentionally prepared their meals wtih almost unbearable spiciness but would get away with it. While the food was so spicy, it was also delicious--his siblings were unsure whether to punish or praise him. It was then that cooking became his passion. Chat gradually fine-tuned his skills and continued cooking, as commendation and praise became his rewards and encouragement.

    Chat then came to the U.S. to pursue a higher education, particularly in the design field. While studying, he also began training and cooking at a French restaurant, part-time and as a hobby; this would also prove to be his first big step in the culinary profession. With his degree from California State University, Chat worked for several years in the hospitality design business, specializing in kitchen and restaurant design.

    Later, he followed his yearning, culinary passion by apprenticing at La Cagouille in Rayon, France, specializing in provincial French cuisine. After returning to the U.S., he began to offer his French cooking always with a twist of Thai, or perfect his Thai cooking with a hint of French techniques, all to fit the Western kitchen.

    Additionally, Chat traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, as he continues to do today, gaining a wealth of culinary knowledge from the region's many countries and unique cuisine. Becoming an apprentice once more, this time of Southeast Asian cuisine, he easily mastered the new skills with his Thai cooking background. His skills were then put to test in the culinary metropolis of San Francisco, at a restaurant specializing in Southeast Asian grill. It was here that Chat spent several years before realizing his call to share the knowledge he had acquired.

    Chat is now doing what he likes most--cooking, teaching, traveling, writing, and making sure that people who come in contact with him have a full stomach and a good time. Chat's many accomplishments and successes may be explained by his overall philosophy which is similar to his cooking simplicity: “Untie the knot, either the one in your stomach or the unclear one in the recipe. Make it simple, straight and true to yourself. Let's walk this path together.”

    To extend his love for culinary, Chat has written his first cookbook which explores the specialities of each region of Thailand. He takes the reader-chef on a culinary tour of his home country, offering favorites from each of Thailand's four regions. Enjoy and Bon Appetit!

    		  

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    		 Revered, respected and continually shrouded in mystery and lore, samurai are among Japan’s most enduring, fascinating and enigmatic historical figures. Centuries after their glorified reign, these rarified warriors remain the subject of intensive academic research and cultural studies throughout the world. They are also represented in numerous forms of art and entertainment, including movies and television, comics, websites, books, textiles, figurines and more. Mrs. Lin’s March newsletter highlights the rich traditions, lasting legacies and modern-day popularity associated with Japan’s noble samurai.

    In most historic and cultural contexts, the word samurai is applied to an elite class of specialized military figures who served in Japan during the end of the 8th century until the latter part of the 19th century. The distinguished term is derived from the ancient Japanese word saburau (later becoming saburai) that describes serving or closely attending to nobility.

    One of the hallmarks of the samurai was their devout adherence to a strict code of moral and ethical conduct known, since the late 1800s, as bushido, or The Way of the Warrior. This stringent code provided samurai, or bushi, with guidelines and a supporting philosophy that valued such virtues as self-sacrifice, honor, allegiance, obedience, duty and respect for elders and authority—or filial piety.  

    In accordance with their bushido code, samurai were chiefly responsible for serving wealthy farmers and landowners known as feudal lords, or daimyo. During Japan’s feudal period, armies of samurai warriors were frequently ordered to defend a daimyo, his land, or property from attacks by foreign invaders or warring feudal lords. The fiercely loyal and honor-bound samurai were prepared to protect their daimyo at any cost, including death.

    Traditionally, samurai were outfitted with finely crafted gear and battle-ready ensembles. They wore full suits of protective armor consisting of cloth and bamboo combined with durable materials like iron and bronze. In contrast to the heavy armor of medieval Europe, samurai suits were relatively lightweight; this provided the warriors with greater ease of movement during rigorous activities like hand-to-hand and weapon-based combat. As an important finishing touch, they also wore intricately designed helmets with unique horn like accents called kabuto.

    In addition to their exceptionally made armor, samurai received specialized combat training and advanced weaponry. They were celebrated experts in the art of fighting with long backswords called katana and shorter accompanying blades named wakizashi—known collectively as daisho. These remarkable warriors also learned to use wooden and wrought iron clubs, and were well-versed in kyujitsu—the art of using a Japanese longbow (yumi). Samurai would often use these elegantly shaped bows while horseback riding; the practice of mounted archery (yabusame) remains a celebrated traditional art in modern-day Japan.

    Many historical and cultural experts believe samurai emerged around 794 AD, during Japan’s classical Heian Period. Operating initially as clans of farmers and other workers who fought in defense of their land and property, these early samurai were frequently found in the perimeters of the country’s imperial territories. During the late 8th to early 9th centuries these rugged fighters were organized into skilled warrior armies by the country’s Emperor Kammu. Although the early samurai lacked political power, they were regarded for their ability to successfully suppress dissent among indigenous groups resistant to imperial rule.

    Eventually, the samurai class grew in rank and standing in Japan’s feudal society. By the 12th century, samurai warriors achieved notable political and military influence. Their new power status culminated in the Genpei War (1180-1185) that erupted following the abdication of the imperial throne. During the conflict the Minamoto samurai clan defeated the rival Taira clan, resulting in the foundation of the Kamakura shogunate. Founded by Minamoto no Yorimoto, this samurai-backed dictatorship ruled Japan from 1185-1333, during which time the city of Kamakura replaced Kyoto as the country’s capitol.

    While the Kamakura shogunate was followed by a brief return to imperial leadership, shogunate rule prevailed as the dominate force in Japanese politics for nearly 700 years. The Ashikaga shogunate, founded by Ashikaga Takauji, lasted from 1336 to 1573. Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu came to power and established the Tokugawa shogunate in the new capitol city Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1603. As Japan’s final period of shogun-led rule, the Tokugawa shogunate lasted until 1867—when national leadership was abdicated to Emperor Meiji.

    Nearly 150 years have passed since the last of Japan’s powerful samurai defended their ruling shogun empire. Yet, the appeal of these remarkable and noble warriors continues to expand worldwide in numerous artistic, academic, entertainment and cultural circles. From the international best-selling novel Shogun and the multi-national epic film The Last Samurai, to animated series, comic books, video games and music, samurai remain inspiring subjects for artists, entrepreneurs and fans alike.    		   OUR 2011 NEWSLETTERS

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| nljun09||INFO1COLUMN|"The Zen State of Mind: Wake Up! - June 2009 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 The art of Zen is no longer reserved for Buddhist monks sitting atop a hill in their monasteries. Contrary to popular belief, anyone can reach a Zen state of being without changing too much about their day-to-day life. Also known as satori, Zen is a simplified way of thinking. Thinking only about what is currently happening, rather than the past or the future. Zen is living in the now; being still and calm.

    As a blending of Eastern ideologies, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, Zen has slowly started moving to the Western part of the world. Originating in Japan, the teachings moved through China, India and slowly gained popularity throughout the world.

    What is Zen?

    There is a fundamental belief in the Buddhist doctrine called Zen. Similar to enlightenment, Zen is an awakening. The shutting out of white noise that brains constantly replay throughout the day and concentration on the immediate task at hand.

    Though the word Zen is a Japanese word, and comes from the Sanskrit word translated means meditation. In modern day life, few have time to spend searching for answers and taking the time out to rejuvenate let alone become enlightened, but living in the moment is one way to reach this point.

    As Eckhart Tolle says in his book, A New Earth, our minds are constantly racing about what happened yesterday, last year or next year. We are trained to think about the future from a very young age. We prepare for what we will be in our adult lives, where we will live, where we will work, who we will marry, where our kids will go to school, how much money we need for retirement. But what about today? Right now; in this moment? All too often we forget to stop and smell the roses that are right in front of us, instead opting to think about what to do when the flowers die and we have to replace them.

    Preparing for the future is a normal and important part of life, but being able to get back to center is just as critical. Rather than waiting to live later on in life, a Zen state of mind helps us live in the moment and enjoy life as it is happening.

    To be Zen is to have a clear and completely conscious perspective, even if just for an instant. Many of the thoughts that run through our brains are recurring even when we aren't aware we are thinking at all. It happens at home, at work, while we drive to work. You may recall a product that some have in their homes and offices called a "Zen garden," the theory behind this sand garden is that while they are raking the sand, nothingness fills the brain.

    How can one get a Zen moment with all the responsibilities in daily life? Here are a few helpful tips to jump start a Zen feeling.

    Physical Exercise

    Yoga has been around for thousands of years and was created to help the mind and body get in sync with each other. Each of the asanas, or poses, was invented with the intention of creating a perfect balance to center yogis, or those who practice yoga. While yoga is a wonderful form of exercise, the additional benefit is that it can be used as a path to reach a completely still state of being. The breathing (known as Atman), combined with the inversions and quiet, fluid movement of yoga has an incredible way of quieting the mind. A euphoric feeling is said to be felt by many yogis for hours after a single session.  The focus of tuning the outside world out, much like meditation, mixed with the breath and movement of the yogic exercise can create a feeling of Zen throughout both the head and body. 

    Walking is another way to take a moment to be with you. Even if it’s a short 15 minutes walk during your break at work, the fresh air and movement can do wonders for your stress levels and the head making the rest of the day easier and less frantic. Even to take a few moments as you sit at your desk, are working outside or whatever your job may be take a moment to stretch and really breathe deeply and audibly. After that exercise you can allow yourself moment to be completely quiet.  Not only will this practice get the blood flowing back into your extremities, but will give you time to collect your thoughts.

    Throughout the day, breathing may get shallower as we feel more and more stress and under a time crunch. During this short break take the time to breath deeply.  Regardless of how long or how short the time out you take, it can help bring the mind back to the present moment. The fresh air combined with movement of the muscles is a fantastic way to forget about responsibilities if only for a few moments. 

    Working out at the gym or outside are also wonderful ways to release tension and stress. The endorphins that the brain creates during physical exercise create a euphoric state alleviating worry and neuroses.

    Everyday Tasks

    There are plenty ways that can create a heightened awareness in our daily activities. Many times, we arrive at our destinations with absolutely no recollection of the drive itself. Philosophers suggest driving a different route to and from work every so often to make sure you are fully aware of what you are doing.

    It’s easy to get stuck in a routine that is no longer mentally exciting.  Something as simple as going to a different restaurant, eating different meals and altering the daily routine just slightly can create an entirely different awareness and can bring enthusiasm for the slightest tasks. While change can be a little scary, small alterations can also be exhilarating. A new hobby, such as origami or a sport, also provides as a great outlet for any excess energy that would usually be spent worrying. If you love food, allow the time in your week at least once to prepare and enjoy a beautiful meal. Maybe there is a class that you have always wanted to take, but can never seem to find the time for. The time is now! Sign up and give yourself a new activity to enjoy, today.

    For those who love teas, brewing a cup can become a nightly ritual to help the mind unwind. Instead of heating the water in a microwave and dropping a tea bag in the mug, heating the water in a kettle and using loose leaf tea can be a wonderful treat. Every typically mundane task can be transformed into a soothing activity.

    Meditation

    Sitting still and focusing on nothing may sound tedious, but there are many forms of meditation and many don't even require much time at all. Traditional meditation requires a person to sit and be still, sometimes focusing on an object like a candle flame until the person is able to easily reach stillness before closing their eyes. Meditation many times increases energy levels, as physical exercise does so it is best to meditate at the beginning of the day rather than in the evening.

    By taking a few minutes a day out for you, to live in the now and stop worrying about everything that is at this moment beyond control. By making that tiny change, you will be awakening your consciousness and living a more Zen lifestyle.

    Stop by Mrs. Lin's kitchen to check out assortments of candles and incense to set the mood for the quiet moments in your day. We also carry a huge assortment of tea cups, mugs, loose tea leaves and tea kettles. These items are also wonderful gifts for anyone in your life who can use a little assistance in pampering themselves and a reminder to take a moment to relax.

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    "|"You won't feel like you are brown bagging it when you bring your lunch or prepare a meal for a loved one in this lovely Japanese lacquer style, triple divided container. Not only are you saving your money and health by choosing to eat home made meals, this re-useable container helps to keep things ""green"". Another added benefit is portion control. Even though the container is large enough for storing a complete meal; the portions are more readily managed by the limitations placed by the dimension of the container.

    The removable three compartment insertion is great for separating the contents you might include, while removing it entirely will allow for a larger portion of one item. However you choose to use this container, the lovely floral fan pattern of the finish should be protected by hand washing only. Packaged in a gift box for easy gift giving; it is a unique and practical gift idea. Made in Japan.
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    With the cold and flu seasons fast approaching, it's important to keep your body healthy and stress levels low. There are plenty of well known Western immediate fixes for our health problems, but why not learn a little more about three Eastern, easy and natural remedies. They won't leave a bitter taste in your mouth or have any of the upsetting side effects that medications might have. Ginger and green teas are two of natures best kept secrets, while massage is becoming increasingly popular in spas across the world.  Hopefully these tips can help keep the doctor at bay and eliminate congestion, upset stomachs, weight gain & stress. Although the below remedies won't all be quick fixes; they also won't upset the natural energy (Qi) of your body.

    Ginger

    For more than 2,000 years, ginger has been used for ailments of all kinds. From bloating and nausea to joint pain and congestion, ginger has been known to reduce symptoms and discomfort. Maybe you remember when you were younger and your parents gave you ginger ale when you had an upset stomach? Well, it turns out it was a reason behind it after all and not just a placebo effect. Ginger reduces the feeling of nausea. Studies show that ginger is more effective than Dramamine in reducing car sickness when consumed 20-30 minutes before traveling. Since the active ingredient (gingerol) is natural, there are little to no side effects. While there are many well know natural aides that help with bloating, what isn't as widely known is that ginger is one of them. The next time you feel your pants getting a little tight, try drinking some ginger tea.

    Looking for another use for this magical root? Put a few drops of ginger essence (oil) into a sink full of hot water, place your head over the sink and cover with a towel. The steam from the ginger water will help clear up your pesky sniffles.

    Green Tea

    Worried about an expanding waistline? Preliminary tests show that green tea not only helps with digestion, but also may aid in warding off fat. Full of antioxidants, green tea has been keeping people healthy by fighting off damaging free radicals (the oxidants that age our bodies) we encounter in our everyday environments. As an ancient proverb once said," Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one." Green tea can be served both hot or cold and is made from unfermented tea leaves. With a third the amount of caffeine coffee has, you can keep yourself hydrated with two to three cups of this yummy, healthy drink per day. There are many varieties of green tea, but Chinese and Japanese green teas are the most prominent and abundant. While green tea is rumored to help with a myriad of other diseases (such as thinning of the blood, aiding in cardiovascular disease and ridding the body of cancer), these claims have yet to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

    Massage

    With all the pain, sickness and stiffness our worries and fears can bring to our bodies, it's important to take time to rejuvenate with a little muscle massaging each day.  In the Chinese culture when one has a cold, oil is rubbed onto the sick person's back and then a ceramic item (like a spoon or massaging tool) is used to scrape the back. Although it will leave the back red, tradition says that it will take the heat and the sickness away.
    Massage dates back more than 4,000 years ago in China and since then, more than 100 different techniques have been developed. Chinese traditions have taught the world that there are spots (meridians) in the body that can get blocked with stagnant energy and it's up to us to find a way to release it. Massage can be worked into the busiest of schedules. For instance at work, there are plenty of exercises you can do to help keeps your energy flowing.

    This ceramic Lion's Head massaging tool can be used anywhere on the body to release tension. The carefully crafted ridges on the jade color handheld massager turn the tool into a miracle worker eliminating the kinks from your neck, back, shoulders and even feet. Just be careful not to step on or drop it, as this is made of breakable material. Another way to release stress is to massage your brown line, down to your temples and then take the time to move to the nape of the neck. You may also notice that as you massage your pressure points, any headaches may begin to ease and for those with insomnia, sleep might finally come naturally. If you notice a friend who is feeling a little stiff or stressed, why not try treating them to a luxurious massage. Light a green tea scented candle and watch as the relaxation begins.

    Take a look at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen for all your home, kitchen and gift needs that will keep your home and office looking unique and sophisticated. Although the ideas of the products are from the ancient, Eastern way of life, these Asian home decors have been reinvented and improved upon to keep up with a modern way of living.

    		  

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    "|"Hanging a Japanese Noren instantly transforms the space into a definite Asian theme. Imagine a piece of art that also serves as an entryway statement, a room divider, curtain or privacy screen. Decorated with famed Japanese artist Utamaro's painting of ""Three Favorite Beauties"", this noren shows a Japanese kimono clad woman holding a red and white fan decorated with blue flowers. She is joined by two other women, all are wearing traditional kimonos in blue, red, green and purple patterns. 100 % cotton, dry clean only. Packaged in plastic bag. Made in Japan.
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    "|"Gentle and peaceful, these three goldfish display their beautiful range of patterns and colors in this replica of a painting done in the style of traditional Chinese calligraphy. The charming scene is framed by the elegant gold metal of the case, which comes in a red box lined with black satin. Holding up to ten business cards, this makes a great idea for anyone looking for a special gift. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
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    "|"Made in Japan, this wooden sushi mold comes with three separate pieces. Great for sushi lovers who would like to try their hand at creating their very own sushi. This sushi mold includes a base that functions as a stand upon which the rice box can be placed.

    The rice box comes with six grids for placing knives through and for dividing rice. After other sushi ingredients are placed upon the rice, the third and final piece of the wooden sushi mold—the pressing board can be placed on top to shape the sushi pieces.

    Using the knife grids, users can once again cut sushi pieces. When satisfied with the shape of sushi pieces, they can be served and enjoyed simply by lifting the main rice box tray.

    User friendly and a great way to create classic favorites or new inventive sushis, this wooden sushi mold makes a great addition to any kitchen.

    Item comes with English instruction on proper usage and care. Please note that item is not dishwasher safe, and hand washing is recommended.
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    "|"The versatility in uses for this beautiful red lacquer style three tier stacking container set is only limited by your imagination. Originally used in Japan for presentations of special celebratory feasts, the multi-layer style of these boxes would allow the chef to easily display and serve the variety of delicacies they prepared. This container is also a very convenient way to transport foodstuff from home or restaurant to the party.

    The cheerful red exterior of the red box is decorated on the lid and side with a cascade of the ever popular cherry blossom motif. The interior of the three boxes are lined in black that provides a lovely contrast to whatever is placed inside.

    When you are not using this container for food, it can provide an attractive and organized way to keep your desktop or coffee table clutter free; it also works great as a jewelry box.

    Hand washing recommended, packaged in a gift box. Made in Japan.
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    Celebrations take place year round, but most people find May and June to be the busiest celebratory months, thanks to occasions like Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, communions, graduations and weddings. If you love to partake in festivities, but hate how expensive they can become, an Asian-themed party may be the way to go merry without breaking the bank. 

    All parties begin with invitations and while store bought ones are convenient, they also lack creativity. Forego generic in favor of something more inspiring and reflective of  your party theme. Origami invitations are a wonderful and imaginative way to provide party details to guests. All you need are colorful sheets of paper that can be folded into flowers, cranes, hats or other intriguing shapes. Another innovative idea is to write the details on open hand fans which can be closed and delivered when dried. Or, use a gold pen and red card stock paper tied to a pair of chopsticks with ribbon to produce the same unique effect.  

    Once the invitations have been sent, it's time to consider decorations. If the celebration is being held at home, decorations don't need to elaborate, plentiful or costly. Keep in mind that the traditional Asian colors are red, black and gold. A few strategically placed items will make a statement without overwhelming the room. Throw pillows slipped into our Happiness Pattern Red or Phoenix and Dragon Pillow Covers will add a nice touch, while red ribbons, a Buddha statue, large pagoda lamp or even a hanging kimono will help you create a focal point in the room. A stylish Noren hung over the doorway will separate the bustling dining area from an adjoining room where guests can converse without having to raise their voices. It will also double as hanging art, as will an eye-catching paper parasol.

    The type of table you set should also assimilate with your decorating theme. Boost red or gold tablecloths with the addition of table runners from our Table Runner category or use alone to achieve just the right touch of Asian ambiance. If you're using place cards, consider our fortune cookie coin purses. Shaped like their namesake, these purses are covered in traditional pattern fabric and snap shut, making them ideal as place card holders.

    Buffet-style parties are ideal if you're looking to serve a variety of foods. Because Asia is such a large area, you can incorporate edibles from different cuisines. Dim sum items such as dumplings and spring rolls make delicious appetizers, while sushi and sashimi are always crowd pleasers. If mingling with guests is a priority, order take-out and transfer food to serving platters that coordinate with your theme, such as the Red Dragon Serving Platter. Provide chopsticks for adventurous guests.  

    Sit down dinners are less casual than buffet-style meals, but allow you to show off eye-catching dinnerware pieces like those found in our Collections category. The Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese Poem collections will help you adhere to the red, black and gold theme, but there are so many other stunning dinnerware sets that you may find yourself gravitating toward Dark Blue Plum Blossoms or Black Waves. Coordinating sake or tea sets and sleek chopsticks will complete the mood. Include whimsical chopstick rests for a light-hearted effect. 

    As night falls, keep the party going by illuminating your home with one of our many Asian-style lamps. Bamboo screened and rice paper covered lamps produce a soft glow that will help tone the festivities down to just the right level. Whether you're keeping sake cups or tea cups full, now is a good time to relax with remaining guests and reflect on the day's festivities. 

    Party favors are always fun to receive, and with so many affordable choices, it's easy to give your departing guests one more reason to smile. Chopsticks tied with ribbons never go out of style, while zodiac charms, key chains, Asian fabric covered pocket planners and silk lipstick holders are sure to be a hit. And what guest wouldn't want to take home a Maneki Neko? 

    In all the bustle and excitement, don't forget the most important detail. Whether it's a favorite nephew graduating from college or a dear friend hitting a milestone, Mrs. Lin's Kitchen offers a variety of products you can choose from for the one perfect gift as inimitable as your guest of honor. Happy celebrating!    		  

    OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters
    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

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    The tide can only turn for the better when you have this decorative noren hanging on a blank wall. The dramatic and colorful picture of two yellow boats caught in a large wave against a mountain vividly captures the man-versus-nature conflict. The tapestry is made with a durable blend of cotton and rayon. Yet, it has a rough, canvas-like feel. It comes wrapped in plastic. Dry clean only. Made in Japan. Discontinued
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    "|"Those who were born in years of 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, and 1998 were lucky enough to be born in the year of the Tiger!

    Noble and fearless, Tigers are courageous, daring fighters. Tigers are capable of being immensely generous. They are also described as unpredictable, always tense, and they love to be in a hurry. Those born under this sign are difficult to resist, possessing almost magnetic personalities. They can be passionate yet calm, warm-hearted yet fearsome, you just never know with these great cats!

    Handmade with skill, the golden-tan tiger was crafted to look like a miniature cousin of the ancient Chinese lion statues who stood guard at the entrances to houses or temples. The hand-dyed polyester cord is hand-woven into a Chinese knot connected to the ceramic charm. Take this lucky charm with you everywhere by hanging it on your purse, as a keychain, as a cell phone charm, or hang it from the rearview mirror of your car. These charms come in their own red gift boxes. Because the charms are handmade, the colors may vary slightly. Made in Taiwan.
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    The black daruma comes from the legend of Bodhidharma, a Buddhist priest who lost his arms, legs, and eyelids while meditating in a cave over a period of several years. While the black daruma doll has no limbs, it is weighted at the bottom, and will never fall down. This represents the notion of never giving up, which makes daruma dolls a perfect gift for anyone striving to reach a goal. The black daruma eyes are blank, to be painted on with black ink when one sets a goal, then fills in the other after the owner reaches their goal. It is also a popular legend that once the owner has granted the daruma his eyesight, he will be granted his wish. With the color black being known to ward off evil, this daruma will be a potent lucky charm in helping it's owner reach their goal.

    This tiny papier-mache black Daruma can be placed in your window, on your dresser, or even on a pen or pencil for good luck! Individually wrapped. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Daruma Dimension (H 1-3/4"")
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  • Daruma Dimension (H 1-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz.)
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    "|"Small, papier-mache Daruma symbolizes perseverance and will bring you good fortune. Doll comes from the legend of Bodhidharma, a Buddhist priest who lost his arms, legs, and eyelids while meditating in a cave over a period of several years. While the doll has no limbs, it is weighted at the bottom, and will never fall down. Eyes are blank, to be painted on with black ink when a wish made has been fulfilled. This tiny red Daruma can be placed in your window, on your dresser, or even on a pen or pencil for good luck! Individually wrapped. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Daruma Dimension (H 1-3/4"")
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    The color white represents fortune and will be a potent force when helping the owner reach their dream or goal. This white daruma doll, like many others, also is made with a heavy round bottom making it into a roly-poly toy which when pushed down, will always come right back up. This ""never give up"" feature helps encourage it's owner into remembering that even when times are rough, you can always get back on your feet. Daruma dolls comes from the legend of Bodhidharma, a Buddhist priest who lost his limbs and eyelids while meditating in a cave over a period of several years. The daruma is also sold with blank eyes, which are to be painted on with black ink when a wish made has been fulfilled.

    This tiny papier-mache white Daruma doll can be placed in your window, on your dresser, or even on a pen or pencil for good luck! Individually wrapped. Made in Japan. Discontinued
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    Available in Japanese udon bowls for lovely noodle dishes like Vietnamese pho or Japanese udon, Japanese rice bowls for large servings of rice, cereal, or ice-cream for when you have a sweet tooth, and ceramic dinner plates for steak, meatloaf, and more, this collection includes everything you need for stylish dining! Friends, family, and loved ones would truly appreciate a gift of these unique Japanese ceramic pieces. Each piece of ceramic is individually crafted and fired in small batches in Japan, making each dish and bowl infused with love and care. Dishwasher and microwave safe, it’s protective top gloss will make sure your set lasts for ages and will remain a wonderful part of your home! This collection has been discontinued. Quantity is limited."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12399 :12399-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tokusa-blue-and-white-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collection-tokusa-blue-and-white-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12435|12435|ITEM|"Tokusa Blue and White Oval Shaped Japanese Ceramic Bowls for Five "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12435.html"|""|(71.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The Japanese bowls in this five-piece set are made of sturdy dishwasher and microwave safe ceramicware that will hold up to many years of use. The exterior of each dish features a unique, undulating shape that is faintly reminiscent of a woven basket. These white glazed bowls feature a Tokusa plant inspired design of pretty little blue dots along the rim, above light gray vertical brushstrokes. Made in Japan, these shallow, oblong shaped Asian bowls are roomy enough for serving side dishes at dinner parties or family meals. They are suitable for serving corn on the cob or other steamed vegetables, pasta, fried rice, scrambled eggs and more. This set of Japanese ceramic bowls makes a great wedding or housewarming gift. At nearly ten inches, these are the largest sized bowls in this collection. This is the five-bowl set., but you can add any pieces you want, to create your own customized set from this line. You can also include other pieces from the matching Tokusa Blue and White Collection of tableware to create your own customized set.
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    "|"This sturdy, high quality Japanese serving bowl is made of microwave and dishwasher safe ceramicware, with an oblong shape and a unique, undulating exterior. It features a white glazed surface, with a border of blue dots on the inside rim of the bowl, above light gray brushstrokes. The pattern of this bowl is inspired by the popular Japanese motif of thin, straight Tokusa plants. This Japanese ceramic bowl is informal enough for casual dining yet elegant enough for serving guests at dinner parties and family gatherings. Although this bowl has a shallow profile, its capacity is ample for holding popular side dishes like corn on the cob and other vegetables, fried rice, and pasta dishes. This bowl will make a great wedding, housewarming, or birthday gift. Made in Japan, this large-sized single bowl is just one of the items you will find in our Tokusa Blue and White Collection. You can include it with other pieces in the collection to create your own customized set.
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    		 At its most basic, the bento (or obento) is a lunchbox. However, the great value placed on aesthetics in Japanese culture makes each box much more. Not only is the food within the bento delicious, but it is also laid out in such a way that it is also appealing to the eye. Bento boxes can be made of disposable material, like Styrofoam, as well as wood or plastic, but the most celebrated bento are hand-made lacquered boxes designed with grace and style.  Bento boxes are divided into a variety of complimentary compartments, approximately five to six, with a section for sauce in the corner. Boxes contain rice, meat or fish, and vegetables, each in their own separate section. There are also stackable bento, where meat, fish, and vegetables go in one box, and rice is kept in another. Bento boxes are finished off with pickled vegetables or dessert.

    History

    Records of packed lunches in Japan date back to the fifth century. Workers used simple boxes made of bamboo or wood to carry rice with them. The word bento is believed to have originated in the sixteenth century when military commander Oda Nobunaga (1534-82) began passing out individual meals to his soldiers. Bento became standard issue in the military, and soldiers began carrying menko (individual bento) onto the battlefield.

    Over the years, bento boxes have had many incarnations. Theatergoers in the Edo period (1603-1868) enjoyed Makunouchi bento, containing rice balls and assorted appetizers, during the intermission of Kabuki and Bunraku performances. It was during this period that lacquered bento appeared, decorated with intricate designs of leaves and flowers.  In the Meji period (1868-1912), with the rise of Japan’s rail system, the ekiben (or station bento) was created to fuel weary passengers.  Both incarnations still exist today. 

    Modern bento have taken on many incarnations. Ekiben remain popular both for their convenience and because they allow travelers to sample regional cuisine.  There are even some restaurants  (called bentoya) that specialize in preparing bento. Customers are required to return the three or four tiered boxes that the takeout meals are prepared in. Many restaurants deliver, and it is not uncommon to see deliverymen balancing precarious stacks of bento while bicycling to local businesses and homes. Bento are also employed for picnicking, a popular Japanese pastime.

    As in the United States, Japanese mothers pack lunches for their children to take to school. Preparing a school lunch has become a kind of art form in Japan.  Mothers not only worry about the nutrition of the lunches, but, as with all bento, the presentation. Some even go so far as to make pictures out of the food, turning their child’s lunch into imaginative images of pandas or soccer balls. Mothers have good reason to make sure their lunch is attractive; students are expected to finish their meal, and if they don’t, their mother’s bento packing abilities may be called into question.

    Packing a Bento Box

    When packing a bento, certain rules should be followed. First, you must carefully consider what type of food to include. Because food is packed and eaten later, it should be well cooked and able to maintain its flavor for various periods of time. Items with too much liquid should not be included.

    Size and proportion is another important element. Bento are comprised of several small, or even tiny dishes, rather than several larger courses. These dishes must be in specific ratio with each other. Commonly, bento boxes are packed with four parts rice, three parts meat or fish, two parts vegetables, and one part pickled vegetable.

    With bento, presentation is key. Color, arrangement, and balance of food are all important.
    Color is important for several reasons. Having a good variety of color makes the dish appetizing, and helps guarantee that you are getting a well-balanced meal. Furthermore, bento are often themed to match the season.  In an autumn bento, you may find foods such as kimeyaki and igaguri in rich brown and orange tones. Dishes should also be carefully arranged. Food should look as delicious as it tastes.  To achieve the desired effect, each dish is carefully arranged to form designs that are attractive to the eye. Shapes and pictures are often created, so that what looks like a flower may actually be carrots, lime, and caviar.

    Common Bento Dishes

    There are almost endless possibilities of what can be included in a bento. Below are just a few examples. Incorporate these suggestions, or use your imagination to create your own original bento!

    Rice: Rice is a staple of bento, which would hardly be considered complete without it. Rice can come in many forms. One popular choice is rice-balls covered in sesame seeds. When plain, rice is often formed into a fun or attractive shape, such as a mountain or cherry blossom.

    Pickled Ingredients: A pickled dish is a common end to a bento meal, and is often included as an alternative to dessert. One favorite is the Salt-Pickled Plum (umeboshi).  These little plums are very tart, and are thought to freshen and awaken the mouth. For this reason, they are also served with breakfast.

    Kamaboko: It is important to include a meat or fish dish, as this is normally the main component of the bento. Kamboko is a steamed fish loaf served at room temperature. This makes this dish ideal for bento, since they are packed to go and eaten later.

    Donburi: Made out of leftovers, donburi is a mixture of rice with the sauces and meat from the previous night’s meal. Like fried rice, donburi can have many variations. For example, it can be topped with shrimp tempura to make tendon, or a pork cutlet (katsudon).

    Bring home your own beautiful bento today! Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a variety of elegant boxes and trays to choose from. To learn more about bento, and how to create your own bento meals, check out Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go in our cookbook section.

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    Holiday Gift: The 2007 Way

    Chinese Holidays

    The Enlightening Truth

    Asian Symbolism

    Noodles: Asian Fast Food

    Asian Vegetables

    Weddings and Marriage in Japan

    Bento: The Japanese Lunchbox

    Tools of Asian Cooking: The Hibachi Grill

    How to Make the Perfect Fried Rice

    Asian Desserts: The Tastes and Textures of Japanese and Chinese Sweets

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    The hibachi is a Japanese cast-iron charcoal grill, used both indoors and out for barbequing and cooking. The word “hibachi” translates to “fire box” or “fire bowl.” While given a Japanese name, the origin is believed to be Chinese. The original hibachi was not a grill at all, but used as a heat source. This portable burner has been used for centuries to warm the home, cook food, and keep tea hot. Just like the stove or fireplace, the hibachi was a central place where family could gather together.

    Hibachis come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials.  They can be round, rectangular, or oval.  One type of traditional round hibachi is designed so that a pile of charcoals lies in the center, surrounded by ash in the shape of a crater. This is meant to resemble the fires of the great Mt. Fuji. While the smallest hibachis are tiny burners made for individual use, they range in size up to double-grills that are twenty-four by twelve inches, comparable to an American barbeque grill. Most hibachis are made from black cast-iron, but some are made from ceramic or porcelain.  In the past, hibachis have been crafted from exotic woods like pagoda or mulberry, or even bronze.  While traditional grills use charcoal, there are some modern models that use gas.

    Despite differences in style and material, each type of hibachi is made up of the same main components: the grill, the grate, and the draft door.  The grill, where hood is prepared, has handles. This allows the grill to be removed when you start your fire or adjust the firebed, as well as for cleaning purposes. The removable grate, lying three to four inches below the grill, is where the charcoal is held.  Kindling and paper are placed in the bottom of the hibachi to get the fire going.  This is where the ashes of the fire end up and where the draft door sits. By opening this vent, you can let air into the hibachi and control the temperature of fire.

    Hibachis have a wide variety of traditional and nontraditional uses. They can be used to roast nuts, prepare appetizers and grilled dishes (yakimono) from meat, rice cakes, or vegetables, and even make desserts.  They can also be used as a stove for stir fry dishes or “nabe,” one-pot, cooking.  It is important to note, however, that hibachis should not be used to prepare an entire meal, or meats that are high in fat or have a long cooking time.

    While the hibachi is a grill, this does not mean that it can only be used outdoors. In Japanese culture, grilling is often done inside, even tableside.  Always make sure to allow for proper ventilation.

    When cooking seafood, meat, or poultry, it is important to obey certain rules to ensure that your meal comes out right. When cooking fish, it is best if it is fresh. It is also important to be sure the fire is not too hot; if overcooked, your fish could turn out dry. To avoid this, baste often and wrap in wet cornhusks or aluminum foil.  For beef, the more tender, the better. If your recipe calls for thin strips, trim your beef and then freeze it. A sharp knife will be able to cut through it easily. Leg of lamb is best for cooking on skewers. Loin chops are better for grilling. Be sure to cook pork thoroughly; it should be white when done. Poultry requires more grilling time than seafood, fish, or other meats.  Like fish, it should be basted often. If you marinade your chicken with wine, vinegar, or lemon juice, it will help tenderize the meat. When adding sauce, wait until ten to fifteen minutes before cooking is done, as it can char.

    The hibachi can also be used to grill fruits such as bananas or apricots for a variety of delicious desserts. Be sure to clean the grill well when transitioning between meat and fruit.

    If you think you’re ready to own your own hibachi, look no further. Our cast-iron Hibachi Grill is stylish and durable. Or try our Shabu Shabu/Hibachi Grill Base, perfect if you are grilling for two. While you’re shopping, be sure to browse our excellent selection of cookbooks for Asian recipes you can make at home.

    Get a head start with the hibachi grill recipes below (from Honorable Hibachi):

    Oriental Shrimp

    1 lb. shrimp, cleaned
    1/3 cup soy sauce
    ¼ cup sesame oil
    1 Tbsp. brown sugar
    1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger root or ¾ tsp. powdered ginger
    3 scallions, including some of the green, chopped fine

    Combine all ingredients and marinate 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
    Drain the shrimp, reserving the marinade.
    Skewer and grill them over a medium bed of coals 5 to 6 minutes, turning, and basting frequently with marinade.

    Japanese Broiled Chicken (Yakitori)

    2 whole chicken breasts
    6 scallions
    Cayenne pepper

    Sauce:
    ½ cup shoyu or soy sauce
    ½ cup sake (rice wine) or sherry or vermouth
    2 Tbsp. brown sugar
    1 tsp. Pressed fresh ginger root or ½ tsp. powdered ginger

    Split, skin, and bone chicken breasts and cut into ¾-inch squares. Clean scallions and cut into ¾-inch lengths.
    On well-soaked bamboo skewers, alternate chicken and scallion pieces.
    Combine shoyu, wine, brown sugar, and ginger, and pout over skewered chicken and scallions in a deep platter. Marinate at least 1 hour, turning occasionally.
    Set oiled grill at level highest from glowing charcoal bed. Lift skewers from marinade and drain excess. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, removing from heat 3 or 4 times to roll in marinade.

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    		 There is an old Chinese saying that goes:  “People need clothes; Buddha needs gold.”  Enigmatic when first approached, this old saying is a pragmatic observation that what we wear says a lot about who we are, where we come from, and the culture that we are a part of.  
    In past newsletters, we have covered the wide variety of Asian food from unique traditional dishes to street snacks. 

    In this month’s newsletter, we will take a look at the traditional clothing of different Asian countries and culture.  Like the dazzling myriad of Asian dishes, clothes can tell one a lot about a culture.  Beyond being a practical way of providing outer protection, clothes reveal the definition of beauty and aesthetics. Clothes do not simply give one a glimpse of a lifestyle; it is, in itself, a way of life.  

    Chinese Traditional Clothing

     Throughout the history of China, fashion trends have come and gone and evolved with the rise and fall of very dynasty.  Often clothes did not simply function as a fashion statement; it gave a solid clue to one’s station in life.  What one wore told others what one’s place was in society.  The Emperor had his own distinct robes—often yellow (an auspicious color seen as comparable to gold), his officials had their garb, as did the guards, the eunuchs, the palace maid, and the various concubines.  

    Often, the nobility wore robes made from silk. Silk has always been seen as a fine fabric.  The emperor, the royal family, the nobilities and some officials would have worn silken robes.  For the emperor, the embroidered motif of dragons (a symbol of the emperor as the son of heaven) would have been found on his royal garb.  Elaborate headwear also spoke of one’s station in life.  Officials had their official headwear.  So elaborate were the headgears that they showed not only one’s role in society, it reflected their rank. The various ranks of official, each had a unique headwear that would tell others which rank of an official he is.  

    In the Qing dynasty, Official head wears were differentiated by the color, shape, and number of pearls on the hat.  A first grade official wore a hat with one translucent red ball, a second grade official: a solid red ball, a third grade official: a translucent blue ball, a fourth grade official:  a solid blue ball, a fifth grade official:  a translucent white ball, and a sixth grade official:  a solid white ball.  What a person’s station in life is, his rank is immediately revealed based on what he/she wears.  The style, cut, color, material of one’s clothing told someone else who they were and their place in a larger scheme of things.  

    More familiar to most people today, the Cheongsam, or qipao, with its tight fitting aesthetic originated in Shanghai in the 1920s.  Cheongsam is recognizable for their raised collar, slender shape and close fitting style.  The cheongsam reflected a more liberal sensibility that began to form in the 1920s.  Cheongsam dresses were fitting and women were able to show off their feminine figure. A high cut accompanied the close fitting style and is a drastic and unique take off from the traditional version of cheongsam that was more conservative and loose fitting.

    Interestingly, the cheongsam is seen today as a traditional form of Chinese clothing.  Take a walk down any Chinatown street, and you will find stores selling a wide variety of Cheongsams.  It has become an icon of traditional Chinese wear. It is ironical to note that the modern version of cheongsam that was a liberal and modern reaction during the liberal 20s against the traditional clothing, is today considered traditional Chinese wear by many today.

    Japanese Traditional Clothing

    The first thing that comes to most people’s minds when talking about Traditional Japanese clothing is the kimono.  The word Kimono can be literally translated into “Ki” wear and “Mono” thing.  Kimono means “Thing to wear”.  Kimonos are worn by women, men and children in Japan.  As early as the 5th century A.D., the Chinese style of clothing known as “Han fu”, Han wear, began to be adopted in Japan.  The overlapping collar found in kimonos was adopted from traditional Chinese wear.  

    There are many parts to a kimono.  It is an ankle length robe with attached collar and long and wide sleeves.  Kimonos are tied together with a sash known as Obi.  Kimonos are typically worn on special occasions and festivals, at weddings, graduations, and during tea ceremonies.  

    Traditionally, kimonos are made from silk.  The print on the silk textile that makes up a kimono can vary greatly, from abstract repeating patterns to free form designs.  There are also different kinds of kimono for summer and casual everyday wear.  These are known as Yukata.  In general, Yukatas are made from lighter materials such as cotton and are meant to be worn in summer during festivals and are a common sight at firework displays.  

    Kimonos for men are generally simpler in design, usually in a solid color.  The most common shades are black, dark blues, greens and brown.  Kimonos for men are generally made up of five pieces of clothing item unlike the more complicated version for women.  
    It may be surprising for many that a typical kimono set can easily exceed $10,000 USD.  Some kimonos may even cost up to $20,000 USD.

    Korean Traditional Clothing

    Known as Han-bok in South Korea or Choson-ot in North Korea, traditional Korean clothing like that of traditional Chinese and Japanese clothing can be elaborate and also signified the wearer’s social status.  
    Typically, Korean traditional wear includes an upper garment, a form of blouse known as Jeogori.  For women, they are typically short and are paired with a long flowing skirt known as chima. 

    They usually reach the ground in length and are comparable in style to the ball gowns in the Western world where the skirt body balloons outwards.   Today, this form of dressing is worn only on special occasions and they can be formal or semi-formal depending on style.  

    For men, the Jeogori, or upper garment are longer and extend to the waist.  They can be elaborately designed and brightly colored, or simply designed with plain colors.  Like other East Asian cultures, the color, style and material of the clothing reveals the wearer’s social status.  Officials had official wear, as did the affluent, the royalty and the commoners.

    Commoners in the past usually worn plain colored clothing, often made from common fabrics such as cotton, while the affluent and nobility dressed in clothes made from silk with vibrantly dyed colors and intricate designs.

    In the past, the designs found on the hems of traditional robes denoted the rank of a person.  For example, the motif of dragon is reserved for the empress, only she can wear clothing with that motif.  Phoenix is a design reserved for the queen, while other princesses and concubines wear clothing with floral designs embroidered on the hem.  For court officials, motif of crane and clouds were worn.  

    Other Traditional Asian Clothing

    Every culture and country boasts of its own unique fashion and aesthetic sensibility that stems from their food, their music, their lifestyle and their clothes.  Even within these three East Asian countries a wide variety exists between different time period and among different regions.  It can take a life-time to study the traditional clothing of a country, or even just a region within a country.

    The Asian continent includes a myriad of different artistic influences.  As we move further West into Southeast Asian and West Asia, even wider arrays of fashion and traditional clothing can be found.  Countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and India each have their own unique flavor of traditional wear.  

    We hope that through this month’s newsletter, you have gained an insight into Asian traditional clothing and may it be an introduction for you to further explore the exciting and dazzling world of traditional Asian wear!

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    With a long and rich history, traditional Chinese culture can be a difficult topic to discuss with its myriad of information, sub-topics, and its changes through time.  This topic can easily cover volumes of books, but in this month’s newsletter, we will take a stab at looking at some of the basics of traditional Chinese culture.  We hope that this newsletter will open a window into this wide and deep subject matter for those who may be interested in doing further reading and learning more. 

    Philosophical Roots
    When discussing traditional culture, the subject includes a variety of topics such as cultural believes, identity, art and culture, music, literature, food, folklores and believes, language, architecture, and fashion.  For an introduction 101 to traditional Chinese culture, we chose to begin with the philosophical roots to traditional Chinese culture and the thoughts and values that continue to inform Chinese culture to this day.

    Confucianism
    An ethical and value system, Confucianism is sometimes seen and practiced as religion in China, but at its core, it sets forth a series of thought systems that places high value on societal harmony through stable social structures. Confucian lived from 551-479 BCE and his teaching originated during the Spring and Autumn Period in Chinese history, a time of warfare and general societal chaos marked by periods of warfare. 

    While Confucianism has a metaphysical aspect and discusses the sacred and spheres of god known as “tian” or heaven, most of Confucian thought is concerned with the secular world and the humanistic and practical order of society.

    Confucianism looks at ethics and morality, listing five constant virtues:
    Ren (humanity)
    Yi (righteousness)
    Li (Proper rites and manners)
    Zhi (knowledge)
    Xin (Integrity)

    Another important Confucian ethical ideal is that of filial piety, which is the virtue of respect for one’s own parents and ancestors. 

    Placing a high value on relationships between people and kinships as the foundation for societal order, Confucianism emphasizes that harmony is the result of each person understanding and keeping his or her place and duties in relation to others in society.  The five relational bonds are between: The ruler and his/her subjects, father to son, husband to wife, elder sibling to younger sibling, and friend to friend. 

    Confucianism although an ancient ethical and value system continues to be higher relevant to Chinese culture today and continues to inform many of the values held in high regard by Chinese communities, families, and individuals. 

    While Chinese culture is informed by a variety of school of thoughts including: Taoism, Buddhism, and Legalism, Confucianism continues to be a key philosophical bedrock for Chinese thoughts and culture.

    Culinary Culture
    Beyond the philosophical thoughts of traditional Chinese culture, when discussing the topic of traditional Chinese culture, the importance of food and culinary cannot be ignored. 

    Because of its large geographic size, Chinese food, like Chinese culture is a very varied topic and can vary greatly from region to region.  The diets, ingredients, tastes, cooking styles can be greatly different even within Chinese cuisine from the various regions across China. 

    However, as much as there are differences, there are also unifying similarities when it comes to Chinese culinary culture. 

    Tea
    A common denominator and a well-loved and popular beverage for Chinese is tea.  Originating in china, tea leaves, also known as camellia sinensis, are enjoyed all across China despite regional differences.  Legend has it that the Chinese emperor Shen Nong in 2737 BCE was sitting by a shrub when a leaf fell into boiling water and hence tea was discovered.

    Tea is enjoyed by the Chinese at all times of the day.  Tea is often consumed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  In fact, tea is such an integral part of Chinese culture, that elaborate tea ceremonies, even tea stunt performances have evolved around this drink.  So important is tea in Chinese culture that tea is served to one’s parents and elders as part of the traditional Chinese wedding ritual as a form of respect and gratitude.   Elaborate and beautiful tea wares are also developed from various regions in China to be used to enjoy this well-loved beverage.

    Rice
    Another common denominator across the Chinese regions is the presence of rice as a form of staple.  Early rice grew along the Yangtze river in the Southern provinces of China.  Although wheat based products such as noodles and buns are featured as staples in the Northern parts of China in ancient times.  Today, rice plays an important and indispensible role in Chinese culture and in Chinese diet.  Typically during meals, rice is served individually in rice bowls and the rice is eaten as a companion to other Chinese dishes.

    However, the place of rice in traditional Chinese culture exceeds its dominance as a form of staple in Chinese diet.  Rice has great significance in traditional Chinese culture, from being a symbolism of wealth, to being a key ingredient to a variety of celebratory festival food items. From glutinous rice cakes during the Chinese New Year, to glutinous rice dumplings eaten during the dragon boat festival, to rice dumplings eaten on Winter Solstice, rice is an important component and the basis of the fabric of many traditional Chinese food items and many traditional Chinese cultural practices. 

    Chopsticks
    Another commonly found unifying item when discussing traditional Chinese culture and cuisine is the utensil—chopsticks.  Originating in China, chopsticks are said to be invented as early as the Shang dynasty from 1766 to 1122 BCE.  Chopsticks are two parallel sticks of equal length that are used to pick up food items. Chopsticks are widely used in East Asia and in some Southeast Asian countries as well.

    Elaborate etiquettes surrounding proper chopsticks use at meals have evolved for the various countries.  Similarly in Chinese tradition, there are ways to use the chopsticks to pick up and enjoy food items that are considered polite and other ways that are considered impolite. 

    Art
    With its long history, Chinese culture boasts of many art forms and many renowned Chinese artists.  Chinese art forms include literary art forms, of which, poetry is considered a high literary art form.  Chinese art also includes visual arts such as calligraphy, Chinese ink brush painting.  Performance arts include music, dance, and various forms of Chinese opera. 

    Calligraphy
    Chinese characters have a long history and can be traced as far back as 4000BCE.  There is a distinct pride and love of the forms of the Chinese characters that are derived from pictorial origins. Calligraphy as an art form celebrates the form and beauty of the Chinese characters.

    Over the years, various schools of calligraphical thoughts and practices have evolved each with distinct styles, rules and practitioners.  Many people practicing calligraphy spend many years perfecting their techniques and their crafts.  Even for those who desire to have an in-depth appreciation of Chinese calligraphy requires years of study into the differences in styles and the elements of what makes an attractive work of calligraphy, as well as the principles of aesthetics when it comes to calligraphy as an art form.

    Poetry
    A highly regarded literary art form, Chinese poetry, like the language, has a long history.  While there are many sub-divisions to the type of Chinese poems, the two most famous and widely-known are “shi” and “ci”.

    “Shi” are more traditional forms of poetry, typically there are different guidelines to Chinese poetries.  For example, there many be line length, number of lines, tonal patterns within each line, rhyme scheme, mandatory parallelism restrictions. 

    “Ci” is a variation of “shi” and became most popular during the Song dynasty.  “Ci” can be translated to mean lyrics, and are usually used to accompany a piece of music.  Even though much of the music is lost, “ci” can still be appreciated on its own as a poetic form because of their metered and rhyming patterns and overall harmonious literary structure.

    Conclusion
    The topic of traditional Chinese culture is indeed an interesting and varied subject, and great depth can be delved into regarding the subject.  We hope that this month’s newsletter was able to offer an interesting window to the introduction of this subject of traditional Chinese culture.  Please feel free to browse our other newsletters to learn more about various aspects of traditional Chinese culture, as well as other East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.

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    Beautifully lacquered to a lovely smooth and glossy finish, this pair of red chopsticks has a unique black square top and tapers to narrow tip. This shape follows the convention typical of Japanese chopsticks, and eases the picking up of food items and improves the overall grip of chopsticks.

    Lightweight with great balance, this pair of red chopsticks is easy to wield. Great for beginners and master chopstick users alike, this pair of chopsticks with its festive and vibrant air makes an excellent option whether you are searching for options for personal use or serve guests at your next sushi party. Hand wash is recommended for this item. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
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  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    "|"Featuring several traditional Japanese patterns on both sides, this small ramen bowl with lid is beautiful to use for a small serving of rice or showcase it as décor in your home.

    A perfect size for a small individual portion of food, this small ramen bowl with lid is great for weight conscious meals of ramen, salads, rice dishes, or dessert. Serve yourself a small perfect amount just to get you full while still enjoying delicious meals.

    Mainly an earthen black with contrasting brown rims, this small ceramic bowl with lid featured several traditional Japanese designs on the lid as well as on the inside of this bowl. You will find patterns of “komochi” stripes, or alternating wide and fine stripe patterns, “tortoise shell” designs which are a decorative hexagonal shape, and a “hishi” design which is a diamond shape design that is an abstract design of the water chestnut plant. Bring this lovely piece of artwork with a delicious rice dish or display it in your home.

    With a smooth but bumpy surface, this small ramen bowl with lid can help keep food warm as you prepare other dishes. Made in Japan, this ceramic donburi bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe for your convenience.
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  • Bowl Capacity (9 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.5 oz)
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    "|"Featuring several traditional figures from Japan like the Maneki Neko and Seven Lucky Gods, this pair of Japanese chopsticks brings several forms of luck, fortune, prosperity and much more.

    Made from quality wood from Japan, this pair of Japanese chopsticks is mainly red with a smooth and glossy finish all over. The chopsticks are round and taper to a small point at the end of the chopsticks.

    The top portion of these traditional design chopsticks features an assortment of million yen coins and traditional books. Join with these traditional items is also a large white, black spotted Maneki Neko that has a small red collar with a gold tag, as well as a million yen coin in its right paw while it holds the left paw raised high to welcome business and customers. Under the Japanese Maneki Neko is also the words “beckoning for fortune” in Japanese.

    All Seven Lucky Gods are also found assorted around the million yen coins as well. The Seven Fortune Gods names are Fukujyroku, who is the god of good luck, wisdom and happiness, Benten, the god of art, beauty and knowledge, Bishamonten, the god of gamblers and warriors, Ebisu, the god of business for merchants or fisherman, Daikoku, the god of family and wealth in trade and commerce, Jyuryogin, the god of wisdom, wealth and happiness, and finally Hotei, the god of abundance, happiness, and laughter.

    Bring this pair of Japanese chopsticks into your home for a wide assortment of lucky charms or even give it away as a lucky and useful gift to a friend in need. Packaged in a plastic wrap, these chopsticks require hand washing.
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  • Product Wt. (0.2 oz)
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    "|"Maneki Neko, or the Welcome Cat, is the original Japanese fortune cat bringing great fortunes. In the old days Maneki Neko was widely favored for business prosperity, family happiness, and the calling of many customers. It is said that this fortune cat with its left paw raised brings a thousand customers, and with its right paw brings a fortune of money. Get both of these fortunes as one cat holds his left paw high while the other proudly raises both paws in the air.

    On a smooth and glossy red lacquer, these Japanese wooden chopsticks taper to a point at the bottom with a slightly rounded top. The two white Maneki Nekos are towards the top of the chopsticks with one wearing a red color with a yellow tag and holding a lucky gold coin beckoning for fortune, while the other white Maneki Neko has a red collar, gold tag, green bib and hold a golden fan with the red Japanese sun in its right paw as it raises the other in a cheerful expression.

    Perfect for Maneki Neko fans or those that need a small lucky charm that they can easily use, these Japanese wooden chopsticks are also a great gift for Chinese New Year. Hand washing is recommended for this item and item comes packaged in a plastic wrap.
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  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    "|"With a simplistic and versatile design, this pair of black quality chopsticks features adorable Maneki Nekos on the top portion of the chopsticks with traditional items around them.

    Perfect for cat lovers or those who believe in the Japanese Lucky Cat legend, these quality chopsticks have a smooth and glossy surface. The colors of these versatile chopsticks allow them to be paired up with any dining ware set as they are mostly black with small Maneki Neko, Fans, and gold coin designs in white, gold, red and green.

    The Japanese Lucky Cat, or Maneki Neko, is known to welcome fortune for its owner. With its left paw raised up, it is said that this Maneki Neko is beckoning for customers and business for its owner. In the right paw these Maneki Nekos hold a golden million yen coin which are also seen scattered below and above them on the top of the chopsticks. On the front of these traditional chopsticks is also a golden fan with the Japanese Red Sun as well.

    A perfect gift for business owners, entrepreneurs, or even just as a lucky item for a friend, these quality chopsticks are perfect for any household. Packaged in a plastic wrap, hand washing is recommended for this item.
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  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz)
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    "|"Carefully crafted in Japan from high-quality ceramic, this gorgeous Japanese sake set strikes the perfect balance between modern and traditional! This Asian sake set comes with a beautiful rounded jug and four matching cups so that you can enjoy your favorite sake with any friends and family. This durable and functional ceramic sake set also makes for an incredible gift on any occasion, whether it be for a pair of newlyweds or a recent graduate. It comes pre-packaged in a paper gift box, ready to be wrapped and given away. Your friends and family will absolutely adore using this Japanese sake set, especially since its dishwasher safe nature will allow them to use it again and again! This black ceramic sake set spotlights a simple design of natural white brushstrokes near the rims of both the sake jug and sake cups. It also has an extremely unique and rough texture, as the papery smooth exterior of the Asian sake set is covered in subtle bumps. Both the texture and design of this Japanese sake set emanate a very organic and natural feeling that pairs well with many different Asian tableware pieces, such as those from the Modernist Moonlit Night Collection. Enjoy your favorite sake either hot or cold with this enchanting Japanese sake set! With a rounded lip for smooth pouring, the rounded sake jug can easily pour the perfect amount of sake into the small sake cups. Preparing an assortment of snacks on a Black Alloy Rectangular Plate that you can enjoy while you sip your sake will help you create a perfect table setting and enjoy a relaxing night.
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  • Jug Dimension (D 2-1/2"" x H 7-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 6 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from fine ceramic, this sake gift set comes with a sake jug and two complementing sake cups.

    Featuring a calming two toned design, this sake gift set features a lovely turquoise top subtly blending into dark blue base. Bringing to mind the tranquility of a peaceful lake, this lovely sake set is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy a great cup of sake with a friend.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this sake gift set for two comes with a lovely curved sake bottle with indented sides designed for grip when serving. Each lovely sake cup also ridges adding unique visual texture.

    Packaged in a paper box, this sake gift set makes a gorgeous gift for sake lovers. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Jug Dimension (D 3-1/8"" x H 5"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Jug Capacity (13 fl oz)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (15.3 oz)
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    Practical even for everyday use, portable chopsticks are light and attractive…perfect for your afternoon lunch break. And collapsible chopsticks are so convenient!

    Our travel chopsticks come with a convenient box or pouch, like our Gin Tan Chopsticks with Rest and Black Bag or our Collapsible Travel Chopsticks with Carrying Case with carrying case. Collapsible designs similar to retractable chopsticks screw or bend together, so you can fit them easily into a purse or lunch box. 

    Each model can elegantly withstand life on-the-go. They're made with exceptional quality, and they look great, too! For the same affordable price as regular chopsticks, you can have a versatile pair that's fit to go anywhere. Pair it with a chopstick box or bag. 

    But don't keep all the goodness for yourself. Consider buying a set for friends and family today!"|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8724 :10192)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/travel-chopsticks-155.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/travel-chopsticks-166.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| nlapr04||INFO1COLUMN|"Travel to Asia: China - April 2004 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    		 China’s terrain was populated during the earliest days of the human race. It is recognized as the oldest existing state in the world with the longest recorded history. China’s present stature among the world’s great civilizations ascends from centuries of social and political change. Yet China has managed to retain ancient traditions and beliefs that make up its rich cultural heritage.

    China’s geography includes natural borders that have both isolated it from the rest of the world and kept its customs intact. Geography

    China’s population of over one billion people is the largest in the world, making up approximately one-fifth of the total world population. Yet China’s large population is not spread evenly throughout the massive country. In fact, the majority of China’s population live in only one-fifth of the country’s land area. This is because much of the country’s geography is not considered “livable” by everyday standards. Two-thirds of China is mountainous, hilly, or high plateau. Because of this, China is sometimes referred to as the Land of Mountains.

    In the course of China’s history, mountains have served as protective barriers from invasion as well as from monsoons and dessert winds. The Himalayan mountain range comprises the country’s southern border, housing the largest mountain in the world: Shengmufeng, or Mt. Everest. At 29,028 feet above sea level, the peak of Mt. Everest is shared by China and Nepal. Other mountain ranges of China include the Kunlun, the Tian Shan range, or the Heavenly Mountains, the Hengduan, and the Xingan.

    China’s land mass is the third largest in the world after Russia and Canada. It is bordered to the east and south by an 11,200-mile coastline and the Himalayan mountain range, to the west by the Himalaya and Tibetan plateau, and to the north by China’s Great Wall.

    More than two-thirds of China’s population live in the country’s agricultural and industrial heartland, found along the country’s plains and lowlands. These lowlands are within reach of China’s great rivers, the Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangzi River) Zangbo Jiang (Bramaputra) Nu Jiang (Salween) and Lancing (Mekong). Rivers have affected the pulse of China throughout the ages. While their unpredictable shifts and damaging floods have been a historical cause for worry, China’s rivers are also wellsprings of livelihood, allowing for fertile soil that makes China the world’s largest producer of rice, wheat, and yams.

    Because China is so large, the weather at any given point of the year varies according to particular areas. While the dessert regions of China, including Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, may be experiencing a warm winter, another part, such as the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, may be enduring a cold frost. In general, Northeast China has short, warm summers followed by long, cold winters. In Central China, summers are always hot while rainfall is high. In the southern and eastern parts of China, winters are moderate while summers are hot with high humidity.

    The Chinese Culture and People

    Chinese civilization began in the early 21st Century BC with the Hsia dynasty, also known as the Xia. Dynasties stemmed from a line of emperors who were considered in their time as direct descendants of heaven. China’s classical political record up through the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912 consists of a sequence of these ruling eras. Each dynasty contributed significant innovations to Chinese scholarship, culture, technology, and self-characterization. For instance, ancestor worship was ritualized during the Shang dynasty between the 16th-11th Centuries BC; weights, measures, currency, and writing were standardized during the Qin dynasty between 221-206 BC; and the stability of the Han dynasty enabled China’s population to grow to 50 million people between 206 BC –220 AD.

    Today, 90 percent of the Chinese people are considered descendants of the Han dynasty. This ethnic classification entails an acceptance of Chinese values and is somewhat a cultural concept rather than a biological one. Many racial minorities have been absorbed by the Han throughout the course of Chinese history, and there are over 50 officially recognized minority groups in China today. Non-Han minorities comprise over 70 million Chinese people who possess their own language and social values.

    As a whole, the Chinese people descend from age-old belief systems and a profound breadth of art, history, and tradition that includes pragmatic standards of behavior, philosophy, traditional medicine, arts and crafts, architecture, cuisine, cultural arts, and much more. Naturally, the descriptions below are introductions, not summaries, to some of these topics.

    Beliefs

    Both Daoism (Taoism) and Confucianism originated in China. Each entail ethics and standards of behavior rather than religious systems. For instance, moral honesty is a virtue that is said to stem from the practice of dao. Similarly, Confucianism is based on principles of law and order. Buddhism was imported from India in the First Century AD.

    Other philosophical traditions of the Chinese include feng shui and wuxing. Feng shui (wind and water) is a set of traditional or spiritual laws that govern the direction of luck and fortune. It is based on the principle that life’s spirit is divided into the yin and the yang, the female-passive and the male-active elements of life. Colors and numbers are highly representative in Chinese culture, carrying a range of symbolic meanings. The concept of wuxing consists of the five elements that dominate the universe: water, wood, fire, metal, and earth. These properties also play a big role in Chinese astrology, the most ancient system of its kind. (To discover more about these Chinese belief systems, please read our March and August 2003 newsletters on feng shui and Chinese horoscope.)

    Traditional Medicine

    Recent scientific studies are only beginning to unfold the healing properties of China’s approach to medicine. Today, both in China and the rest of the world, traditional Chinese medicine is used primarily as a supplement to Western medicine. Both yin-yang and the concept of holism are integral to the understanding of Chinese traditional medicine, which is encompassed by a unique combination of pharmaceutical products, acupuncture, exercise, and diet.

    Arts and Crafts

    Though there are strong ties between painting and calligraphy in China, calligraphy is held in higher esteem and is in itself a venerated form of expression. It entails a mastery of written Chinese, a skill held by esteemed scholars. The written word is considered a carrier of culture in China, and links calligraphy to the art of poetry as well as painting. Most painters have extensive training in calligraphy, and most calligraphers have extensive training in painting. Both art forms often appear together and each use the same brushes, made with bamboo and various kinds of animal hair. Other traditional Chinese arts and crafts include ivory carvings, jade carvings, lacquerware, porcelain creations, and silk embroidery. (Begin your own collection of Chinese crafts by searching through our categories, which include a dynamic selection of porcelain tea sets, jade jewelry and carvings, silk treasures, and much more. Or, begin your own journey into creating Chinese style artwork with one of our high-quality calligraphy sets available in the Stationary. If you would like to learn more about Chinese arts and crafts, we conveniently offer newsletters on jade and the art of beautiful writing, accessible through our newsletter archive.)

    Architecture

    Chinese architecture is based on principles of balance, order, and authority. The architectural planning of the Imperial Palace, for example, symbolizes the emperor’s position as one connected to heaven. The palace is located at the exact center of the capital and consists of raised levels, with the city extending forth around it. Tile roofs, stone floors, and wooden posts, along with marble terraces and large halls are classical architectural features. Walls, which create protection, privacy, and containment, are important parts of Chinese landscaping. Symbolic figures are often integrated into the design of buildings to evoke protection and good luck. (Please refer to the Art and Architecture section of our Books category for more information on Chinese architecture.)

    Cuisine

    Chinese food is enjoyed all over the world. Common seasons used are soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, soybean paste, and scallions. These seasonings flavor a host of other ingredients, usually cooked by stir frying, deep frying, steaming, or braising. While rice is a staple food found with every meal, noodles, dumplings, breads, and soybean curd are also common. Poultry and pork are the most common meats, and seafood dishes are considered a luxury. Regional differences in food preparation divide Chinese cuisine into four different categories: Cantonese, Szechuan, Huaiyang, and Northern. (We offer a variety of Chinese cookbooks in our Books section, various newsletters on dim sum, tea, moon cakes, and Chinese celebrations in our newsletter archives, essential cooking ingredients in our Grocery section, and must-have cooking utensils such as cutting boards, woks, cooking spoons, and much more in our Cookware and Grocery Category.)

    Cultural Arts

    Chinese cultural arts are often to be found in the written word, where the famous writings of Confucius and other Chinese philosophers are compiled, as well as a wellspring of songs, poetry, and fiction. China has also produced an internationally recognized cinema and its film collaboration with Hong Kong is the third largest in the world. A treasure of independent productions stem from China in addition to the popular martial arts and fast action films. Three hundred different styles of Chinese opera focus on historical stories and folklore and each require years of training to master. The operas utilize traditional mask-line make-up, colloquial language, elaborate props and symbols, and long flowing costumes.

    We hope you have enjoyed the first segment of our Travel to Asia series. We’ve no doubt left you with a curiosity to learn more about China. The good news is that next month’s newsletter will continue the exciting journey as we take a closer look at China’s dynamic cities and rural towns. Now that you know more about the geography and culture of this historic nation, find out more about the different regions within China and the sights, sounds, and tastes they have to offer. From Hong Kong to a Beijing opera, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen will give you a complementary panorama of these fascinating discoveries.

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    Our exploration of the attractions, sights, and wonders of China will begin in Beijing and continue outward to the various regions of China’s vast terrain. For six centuries, Beijing was considered the center of the Chinese universe. As the capital of China, it is home to the Imperial Palace, or Forbidden City, where 24 emperors reigned as the Sons of Heaven. Today, it is a bustling, modern city filled with freeways and skyscrapers that accommodate a population of 12 million. It is an essential place to discover the nightlife, entertainment, shopping, and cuisine that China has to offer. The following are some of Beijing’s most famous sites.

    Tian’anmen Square
    In 1989, a million protestors gathered here before the eyes of the world to rally for freedom and call for reform. Originally designed to accommodate a procession from the Imperial City to the Temple of Heaven, the square has attracted protestors since the early 20th century as a venue for mass demonstrations against domestic policies. Within its 24-hectares lie several historically significant sites, including the Great Hall of the Chinese Revolution, the Museum of the Chinese Revolution, and the Museum of Chinese History.

    Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)
    Just south of Tian’anmen Square, the Temple of Heaven stands within its own park. Built in 1420, the temple is a vision of architectural and symbolic significance. Its architecture consists of walls, temples, and altars with square and round parts to symbolize heaven and earth. The emperor, who was considered the intermediary between the two bodies, prayed at the temple for a good harvest. This important ceremony took place at the Temple of Heaven for five centuries.

    Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)
    The Forbidden City takes its name from the fact that, during its operation, ordinary Chinese people were forbidden from going anywhere near it. Today, two million visitors per year enjoy its newly restored splendor. The City consists of 800 buildings, including ceremonial halls with marble terraces, spectacular banquet halls with fine carvings, marble bridges decorated with carved torches, and grand, towering gates. As the former residence of the emperor, whose rule was absolute, the Imperial Palace stands at the heart of Beijing.

    (Try doing a search for Dragon and Phoenix products at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. These legendary Chinese figures date back for centuries, symbolizing, among other things, the emperor and empress of China.)

    Qianmen
    South of Tian’anmen Square and within reach of the Temple of Heaven, Qianmen lies near the vicinity of the Forbidden City but holds a quality and character all its own. Qianmen consists of lanes and hutongs, or hidden alleyways that host a concentration of shops, restaurants, and places of entertainment. Cinemas, bakeries, and bookstores mingle with silk traders, traditional pharmacies, and an array of side-stalls. McDonald’s and other venues of Western origin can also be found here.

    Beijing opera
    Based on historical or mythological themes that play out moral belief systems through imagery, costume, song, dance, and acrobatics, the Beijing opera is one of China’s most celebrated cultural events. Prominent theaters that feature Beijing operas include Liyuan, Zhengyici, and Chang’an, located in Yong’an Lu, Qianmen, and Jianguomenei. The re-emerging teahouse, which provides snacks, seating, and entertainment, is another place where Beijing operas can be enjoyed.

    (Did you know that jasmine tea is a favorite in Beijing? Try one of the selections in our Grocery section, under Tea.)

    Outside Beijing’s perimeter, several places of interest warrant a visit. These eclectic areas provide a relief from city life and highlight the invigorating scenery that China has to offer beyond the confines of the capital. Each can occupy a day trip during a stay in Beijing. The following are some of the areas around Beijing that shouldn’t be missed.

    The Great Wall
    The Great Wall was erected during the fifth century BC to protect the country against invasion from bordering territories. Some areas where the best-known sections of the wall can be seen include Badaling, Mutianyu, Simatai, Jinshanling, and Huanghua. Each of these places is situated in different directions from Beijing, but within reach of the capital by bus, taxi, cable car, or toboggan. They contain varying quantities of tourists and offer stunning backdrops of undulating hills and magnificent mountain ranges.

    The Western Hills
    An hour’s drive from Beijing, the Western Hills are enjoyed for their natural setting and favorable weather. The hills are divided into three parks, the Botanical Gardens, Xiangshan, and Badachu. The Botanical Gardens are formal gardens housing thousands of varieties of plants and trees. Also in the Botanical Gardens is the temple Wofo Si, where a massive reclining Buddha and a bamboo garden can be found. Other famous temples are located in the appealing, wooded terrain of Xiangshan and Badachu.

    (Feng shui has dictated Chinese landscaping for centuries and has also influenced Chinese gardens. To learn more about this art, take a look in our Books category, where you will find a book on Feng Shui in Your Garden. Or, read the February 2003 and April 2004 newsletter, available in our archives.)

    Zhoukaoudian
    This village south of Beijing contains a famous excavation site nestled in limestone hills. The first relic of Peking Man was uncovered here by archaeologists. The open archaeological site is complemented by a museum that houses the discoveries made of Peking Man’s livelihood. The remains of extinct animals are also displayed and described at the excavation site.

    Beyond the outskirts of Beijing, China alternates between big cities, mountain ranges, plateaus, and fertile plains. The diversity of China’s landscape is amazing and a description of the various localities within this colossal land can only be touched upon here. The regions of China and some of the places within these regions are summarized below. Each contains its own special aspect of Chinese culture and civilization.

    Along the Yellow River
    Chinese civilization was established along the Yellow River, named such because of the yellow silt, or loess, contained within it. Generally, the northern and central regions of China are linked to the Yellow River and its floodplains. The Yellow River, or Huang He, is 3,410 miles long. It is known as “China’s sorrow” because of its historically damaging floods. The shallow river is primarily used for local fishing and irrigation.

    Xian, one of the most notable tourist destinations in the world, is in close proximity to the Yellow River on the western side of China. The highlight of a visit here are the Terra-cotta Warriors, which consist of life-size terra-cotta soldiers made of local clay and arranged in parallel, underground pits paved with bricks.

    Other areas of interest along the Yellow River include Datong, Taihuai, Taiyuan, and Pingyao.

    Tibet
    Located in the Tibetan Plateau in southern China, Tibet is situated outside of mainstream Chinese life. Isolated among some of the world’s highest mountains, Tibet is one of China’s most beautiful regions. The Tibetan plateau is approximately 4,500 meters above sea level and is surrounded by the Himalayas, the Karakoram, and the Kunlun mountain ranges.

    Tibetans comprise a small percentage of Chinese minorities and struggle to retain their traditional way of life without outside influence. Places of interest within Tibet include the Potala Palace, the Jokhang temple, and the Barkhor circuit.

    The Yangtze Region
    The largest river in China, the Yangtze divides the country into north and south. Some 700 tributaries join the course of the river and divide it into the upper, middle, and lower reaches. The lower reaches are known as the “Land of Fish and Rice” because it produces 40 percent of the national grain output, 33 percent of the cotton, 50 percent of the freshwater fish, and 40 percent of the industrial output. A third of China’s population resides in the lower reaches of the Yangtze.

    (Our authentic Yixing products are made from the clays found along the Yangtze River, in the Yixing region. Discover why Yixing teapots are world-renowned to tea connoisseurs by visiting our Yixing Teaware section or reading our newsletter on Yixing in our newsletter archives.)

    One of China’s largest cities, Shanghai is located along the Yangtze. More than 13 million people live in Shanghai. A city that visually resembles a European setting, Shanghai is famous for its decadent, pre-1949 lifestyle. The Treaty of Nanjing gave foreign nationalists freedom from the law, which resulted in a notorious nightlife, underworld crime, immense wealth, and severe poverty that defined an era of Shanghai life.

    Other popular areas in the Yangtze Region include Hangzhou, The Grand Canal, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Nanjing, and Zhenjiang.

    Southern China
    Southern China is generally flat, with a few dry mountains. Its green color contrasts with the browns and yellows of the north. A long tradition of foreign trade exists in the south along China’s coastline. Architectural and cultural differences set southern China apart from the rest: this results from a long period of population by indigenous tribes and later, merchant classes.

    Hong Kong is a southeastern island that became part of China permanently in 1997. It is a powerful attraction to visitors for its modernity. Most of old Hong Kong has been destroyed, and it is said that a building is regarded as “old” almost as soon as it is built. Complete with its own Disneyland, Hong Kong has many attractive bays and popular districts. Outside its urban vicinity, Hong Kong also has scenic, country areas worthy of discovery.

    Other popular southern cities include Guangzhou (Canton), Macao, Kunming, and Guilin.

    		  

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    		 Exploring this nation of islands is definitely an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. Considered one of the world’s most scenic locations with its snow-capped mountains, its 16,800 miles of indented coastline, and its naturally-occurring hot springs, Japan is famous for much more than beautiful scenery. It’s distinct culture dating from as early as 10,000 BC has produced ever-popular Japanese animation, sumo wrestling, the martial art forms of karate, judo, and aikido, mouth-watering and aesthetically-pleasing cuisine such as sushi, tempura, udon, and other sought-for dishes, and much, much more. With its speedy modernization in keeping with the West, its continual redevelopment, and its inward dedication, Japan has the world’s second strongest economy after the United States. (Take a look at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s Books section. Our books cover Japanese cuisine, sushi, sake, and garden design.)

    The geography of Japan consists of four main islands located just off of Asia’s eastern coast. They are Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Travel between the islands is simple thanks to Japan’s world-famous train system. Japan’s trains literally take passengers anywhere they want to go on the islands, whether it is to a large or small city, or even to a remote village. The trains’ efficiency is also due to their groundbreaking speed and consistent, across-the-board punctuality.

    The remainder of Japan consists of approximately 3,900 smaller islands. With all the islands in consideration, Japan’s land mass stretches across a 2,400-mile distance. In this newsletter, our exploration of Japan will lead you through a tour of the four main islands and some of their worldly attractions.

    Honshu

    Most of Japan’s 120 million residents reside in Honshu, the archipelago’s largest island. Because Honshu is the largest island in size and population, the bulk of this newsletter will focus on Honshu.

    One of the world’s largest cities, and by the far the largest city in Japan, is located in Honshu. This is Tokyo, home to 30 million people. The following are just a few of the abounding attractions and characteristics that can be found in Tokyo:

    The Imperial Palace – The emperor and his family live in the Imperial Palace. The Palace design still holds traces of the Edo Period, including the landmark’s basic layout. Expansive gardens, stone walls, moats, and small ponds are some of the characteristics of the mostly private Palace. Some areas are open to the public on specific days, such as the Emperor’s birthday. This includes the Niju-Bashi, a widely-recognized bridge that spans a small moat entering the Palace grounds. Open on a regular basis are the East Imperial Garden of the Palace and the National Museum of Modern Art.

    The Yamanote Line – This circular rail line forms an oval loop around Tokyo, crossing most of the city’s small towns/villages. An easy way to navigate the city is by way of the Yamanote Line, which takes an hour to complete its route. Of the 29 stations that make up the line, Tokyo, Ueno, Shinjuku, and Shibuya are the main stops.

    Ginza – This famous Tokyo district is full of every form of Japanese entertainment, including clubs and nightlife, fashion boutiques, galleries, department stores filled with the latest in computer electronics, and restaurants. It is divided into eight districts. The popular Sony Building is located in Ginza. (Ever tried a mochi maker? This breakthrough in electronics can make this Japanese dessert with ease. Look for it in the Electronics section of Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen!)

    Only 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train is Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city. Unlike Tokyo, this international seaport is much slower in pace, its streets less crowded than its bustling neighbor. Attractions here include the Landmark Tower, the tallest building in the country; the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, considered one of the country’s best aquariums; the Yokohama Museum of Art; Chukagai, the largest Chinatown in Japan; Motomachi, a popular street for shopping; and the Silk Centre, filled with the wonders of the smooth fabric.

    In the southern area of Honshu, many famous cities reside within the Kansai Region. A discussion of Japan wouldn’t be complete without the mention of two such cities—Osaka and Kyoto. While Tokyo is Japan’s economic and political engine, Osaka is recognized as an entrepreneurial giant, where goods flow in and out of a network of waterways. For hundreds of years, Osaka provided goods to Kyoto and Edo (present-day Tokyo) and was the seat of government.

    Today, Tokyo is the capital and commercial center of the country, but Osaka continues to earn a gross national product greater than that of Canada. “Osakans” are known to speak in a straightforward manner and to possess a strong business sense. Some sites to see in Osaka are the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, the Osaka Castle (the city’s most visited site), the Cherry Garden, and Dotonbori, an amusement quarter.

    Kyoto has a special place in Japanese history. It’s meaning is “capital.” Indeed, Kyoto was home to the emperor for over 1,000 years. Kyoto holds much of traditional Japan as the nation’s artistic and cultural depository. It is also the region’s educational center, housing 40 universities. The Kyoto National Museum; Gion, a famous geisha district; Okazaki-koen Park, with museums, a library, and a zoo; the Philosopher’s Walk, a beautiful path; and Kawaramachi, a busy shopping center, are just a few places of interest within Kyoto. (At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, our teaware, gifts, and tableware products include several beautiful geisha designs.)

    Honshu also has much to offer outside of city life. Mt. Fuji is found here, hovering 12,388 feet above sea level. The volcanic mountain last erupted in 1707 and is considered one of the most beautiful sites in the world. Other places of interest in Honshu include the wooded Kamakura, the city of Nikko with its famous Buddhist temples, and the mountain town of Takayama, a vacation spot filled with hotsprings and hiking areas.

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido is distinct from the rest of Japan for its atmosphere of mountains, forests, and farms. Some of the most underdeveloped areas of Japan are on this cold island. However, it is also a busy land of fishing, farming, and city life. It’s capital is Sapporo, which has a population of 1.7 million people.

    In the historic city of Hakodate, at Hokkaido’s southern tip, a cable car climbs to the top of the Hakodate-yama, where visitors flock for a gorgeous view. The Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples has a collection of Ainu artifacts; the Ainu are Japan’s last surviving indigenous culture. Their population of 20,000 lives in Hokkaido, often posing, singing, and dancing to entertain tourists.

    Many visitors to Hokkaido go to Akan National Park for its caldera lakes, volcanoes, and pristine forests. Other national parks in Hokkaido include the Daisetsuzan National Park, the Shiretoko National Park, the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, and the Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu National Park.

    Shikoku

    The fourth-largest island of Japan is also the least developed. Of the four main islands, Shikoku is the smallest. Because the people in Shikoku are less exposed to modern culture, travelers can get a distinct view of Japanese culture here. Those who enjoy less condensed areas of travel will appreciate the distance between places of interest and the infrequent occurrence of train stations, automobiles, and traffic here. One attraction in Shikoku is a circuit of 88 holy Buddhist temples and shrines. Pilgrims have come to Shikoku to complete a tour of this circuit for hundreds of years.

    In Shikoku Village, one can enjoy the architecture of traditional buildings, expansive views, and local arts and crafts. Many of the sites in Shikoku consist of the gifts of nature: Tsurugi-san is one of its main mountain peaks, Konose is a magnificent gorge deep in the mountains, Oboke is another gorge noted for giant cliffs, rocks, and cascading waterfalls, and the valley of Yoshino-gawa is full of shrines, museums, and cultural sites. (Products from Japan available at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen include chopsticks, sakeware, grocery, gift baskets, cookware, and much more!)

    Kyushu

    This southern island is where Japan first took route. It is also the place where Chinese and Korean culture first entered Japanese culture. A Korean potter discovered kaolin clay in the city of Arita in Kyushu. This product would become the essential ingredient to produce fine porcelain. The delicate porcelain made from kaolin clay would make Arita and its neighbors the center of the pottery industry in Japan for years to come. (Visit MrsLinsKitchen to view our high-quality collection of stunning products from Arita, Japan.) Saga is another pottery town in Kyushu.

    Aside from its famous ceramic cities, Kyushu has another city that is well-recognized for a totally different reason. Nagasaki, associated with the atomic bomb that dropped there during World War II, is located here. With a population of 500,000, Nagasaki is compared to San Francisco because of its deep-water harbor. Nagasaki is considered one of the most interesting cities in Japan for its history and spirit.

    In Fukuoka, Buddhism and tea were said to have entered Japan for the first time. Tourists can enjoy the shopping and hotel accommodations available here, as well as the many stalls offering food and drink. Other popular tourist destinations in Kyushu include the Mongol Invasion Memorial Hall, Ohori Park, Shofuku-ji (the oldest Zen temple in Japan), and Fukuoka Tower (a high observation tower providing excellent views).

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    		 Over a century ago, a series of invasions took a toll on Korea. The country closed its doors to the outside world and became known as the “Hermit Kingdom.” But this attempt at seclusion did not prevent further pressure from belligerent nations. Japan occupied Korea from the late 19th to early 20th century. Then, following World War II, the USSR occupied the northern half of Korea while the USA occupied the southern half. This divide between north and south continues today. South Korea eventually gained independence while North Korea exchanged hands between communist leaders.

    While the communist North continues to maintain a closed and highly organized society, the democratic South, recognized as a “modern industrialist giant,” is warm and hospitable. Both nations are fascinating destinations for travelers, who are lured by the beauty and cultural attractions that Korea has to offer. Cleanliness and safety are additional enticements. Travelers to the North, who are accompanied by tour guides at all times, can expect a completely different experience from travelers to the South, who are free to roam as they please.

    The Korean peninsula is bordered by China and Russia in the north, the Yellow Sea in the west, and the Sea of Japan in the east and south. Seventy percent of the country is mountainous. Hallasan, its highest peak, is relatively low at a height of 1,950 meters. Korea experiences pleasant springs, warm summers, cool, dry autumns, and cold winters with torrential rains. South Korea’s population is crowded at 47 million, while North Korea’s population is significantly less at 22.2 million.

    South Korea

    Following the Korean War in the 1940’s and 50’s, South Korea went on to become a leading industrialist nation with a high standard of living. In Seoul, the capital of South Korea, speedy subway trains, art deco cafes, manufacturing plants, and skyscrapers are typical. But commingled with the progressive face of modernity, Korean history and culture is evident in ancient palaces, quiet temples, and traditional folk music that permeates through the city streets from nearby parks. Preserved cultural villages on the outskirts of Seoul are wonderful places to find handmade crafts such as paper, porcelain, and wooden carvings. Friendly and hospitable monks reside in the numerous Buddhist monasteries found throughout the countryside, and mountainous forests are frequented for hiking, sightseeing, and skiing. The popular South Korean destinations described below are located in Seoul, in and of itself a tourist magnet.

    (Lacquerware is an ancient Korean tradition, and lacquered boxes are a popular rendition of this craft. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we feature lacquer wooden jewelry and bento boxes made in Korea and Japan. In our Giftware section under the Light category, Korean-made wooden lamps replicate the tradition of architectural masterpieces. Also, check out our Kitchenware and Teaware sections for Korean porcelain products .)

    Gyeongbokgung Palace – This grand palace built by the first Yi dynasty King served as the royal residence and hub of power for 200 years. Most of the palaces of this stature were destroyed during the Japanese occupation of Korea. A major reconstruction of the grounds began in 1995, restoring the elaborate pagodas and architectural details to their original splendor. The National Folk Museum is located on the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace, housing 10,000 items that chronicle the history of the Korean people.

    Ancient palaces abound in Seoul; other famous palaces include Cheongwadae, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung, and Unhyeongung.

    Jogyesa – There are 18 Buddhist sects in Korea, and the Jogye sect is the largest. Its headquarters are located at the Jogyesa temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Seoul, named after the Jogye sect. This temple is located in Gyeongbokgung and is within reach of a merchant vicinity where Buddhist supply shops are gathered in quantities. Other major temples of the Jogye sect are Hwagyesa, Bong-eunsa, and Doseonsa.

    (Many Asian products are designed with Buddhist influences. At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, our selection of daruma items stem from the legend of a Buddhist monk. Check our Good Luck Items section to find out more.)

    Namsan Park – This park in central Seoul is located on Namsan, the city’s main peak. Within the grounds of the park are remains of old royal Seoul; the Namsan Botanical Gardens; Seoul Tower, the third tallest tower in the world; and Namsan Hanok Village, where traditional Korean village homes can be found.

    Each park boasts with its own particular charm and characteristics. Other large parks in Seoul include Tapgol Park, with a marble pagoda and Sun Pyong-hui statue; Jangchung Park, with its wooded atmosphere characterized by magnificent sculptures; Olympic Park, with its world-class sporting facilities within close proximity to the Olympic Stadium; Children’s Grand Park, filled with rides, a zoo, and play areas for the children; and Seoul Dream Land, an amusement park.

    Lotte World – No vacation would be complete without shopping. At Lotte World, shops, restaurants, and department stores are neighbors to a large amusement park, Lotte World Adventure. Other shopping districts in Seoul include Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Itaewon, Insadong, and Techno Mart.

    For everything entertainment, the capital is typically the first stop. Comedy is popular in Korean theater and Korean cinema is expanding. The country hosts three international film festivals each year. In Daehangno, Seoul’s art and culture district, theaters abound, along with late-night pubs and street performers. The Munye Theater is a popular place to see a Western-style drama. Another option is to attend a theater restaurant, where dinner is served during a performance. Theater restaurants in Seoul include Sanchon, Arirang, Korea House, and Kayageum.

    (Want to make Korean barbeque in your own kitchen? At Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen’s Grocery section, we have the hard-to-find seasonings you need to enjoy this savory dish.)

    Beyond Seoul are beautiful provinces with many inviting highlights. The province of Gyeonggi-do immediately surrounds Seoul. Here, Suwon is the provincial capital with an ancient fortress, Hwaseoung. An assortment of national parks throughout South Korea enables visitors to experience diverse hiking trails, lush forests, scattered temples, tall peaks, and tremendous views. Other areas of interest include Icheon Ceramic Village, the hub of the Korean ceramics industry; Wolmido, where a cluster of lavish restaurants offer a view of the sea; Yeon-an Pier, where fishing boats return with fresh fish by the ton and ferry boats depart for the inviting islands located just off of Korea’s coastline; and Kangjin, the heart of Korean celadon culture where tourists can attend a celadon cultural festival and experience the activities available at an authentic celadon village.

    (Korean celadon is world-renowned. Find out about the history and craftsmanship of Korean celadon in our October 2003 newsletter. Then, do a search for our distinguished celadon products such as vases, incense holders, and tea cups in our Teaware, Gifts, and Tableware sections.)

    North Korea

    Many tourists would define a visit to North Korea as surreal. The streets are strikingly clean and orderly. Every North Korean citizen is identified with a small metal badge with the face of a Great Leader. Propaganda against Western beliefs is ever-present through loudspeakers. But traditional Korean arts and culture are promoted, and tourists can request their guides to arrange visits to traditional performances or to artistic or architectural exhibitions. Even when using public transportation, tourists must be accompanied by a guide, and permission should be granted before photographs are taken.

    Visitors to North Korea usually dine in their hotels; eating outside of it must be arranged. Restaurants and food stalls are scarce to be found, and one may wonder where and how the locals themselves eat. At night, the streets are empty. Entertainment during the evenings can consist of watching a movie, exercising, going to a sauna, or gambling, among other activities.

    In the capital of Pyongyang, the signs of life that are usually prominent in other big cities are absent, such as hustle, noise, and traffic. Impressive landmarks and monuments are found throughout this political and educational center. These include the Korean Revolution Museum, which exhibits the country’s history from the perspective of the North; the Monument to the Victorious Fatherland Liberation war, a set of sculptures depicting important North Korean victories, and the Mansudae Grand Monument, a bronze statue of the Great Leader.

    Outside of Pyongyang, sights of interest include the following:

    Myohyangsan – Myohyangsan, the Mountain of Mysterious Fragrance, is one of the most famous in North Korea, offering beautiful scenery accented by countless waterfalls. Old Buddhist temples that function solely as attractions are blend in with the otherwise unspoiled nature.

    Ryongmun Big Cave – This limestone cave is enormous. Within it, one can explore the Pool of Anti-Imperialist People’s Struggle, the Juche Cavern, and the Mountain Peak of the Great leader Kim II Sung.

    Kaesong – Once the royal capital, this city was once sophisticated and wealthy. Among what remains there today are the Koryo Museum, which houses a collection of celadon pottery; the Tomb of King Kongmin, an authentic Korean royal tomb; and Pakyon Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls in North Korea.

    Kumgangsan – Kumgangsan, or the Diamond Mountains, is considered the most beautiful mountain range in all of Korea and among the most beautiful in the world. Hiking, boating, and sightseeing are popular here, where former Buddhist temples, mineral springs, and waterfalls abound.

    Whether you are visiting Korea to witness the breathtaking scenery, learn of its history and culture, or experience a completely different lifestyle, you won’t be disappointed with a trip to the divided peninsula. At both North and South, your visit will be welcome and your encounter is sure to be unforgettable.

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    		 The countries of Southeast Asia are located on the Pacific Ocean, south of China and north of Australia. Though there are close to a dozen countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore will be the focus of our first installment on this magical pocket of the world. The Philippines, with over 7,000 tropical islands and unparalleled natural wonders, is considered the “undiscovered paradise of Southeast Asia.” Indonesia boasts with 13,000 islands, bursting with a complexity of tropical sights, ethnology, and endless adventure. Malaysia is considered one of the most westernized countries of Southeast Asia, infused with a combination of modernity and culture. Finally, futuristic Singapore is impressive as a clean, safe location with the best to offer in culinary enticements.

    Let us begin our adventure to a region that is rightly considered one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world.

    The Philippines

    The Philippines stands out for a number of reasons, one of them being the Filipino people themselves, who are well known for their enthusiasm, friendliness, and warmth. Travelers to the Philippines gain the opportunity to reach the heart of the country through the legendary hospitality of Filipinos, who often speak English as a result of the country’s ties with the U.S. The Philippines is the ideal vacation spot: its beaches and countryside, rather than its cities, are a treasure for relaxation, sunbathing, hiking, and adventure.

    With a coastline twice the length of the United States, the Philippines holds a wealth of pristine beaches. Popular beaches are in Boracay Island, Cebu, Mactan, Panglao Island, and Camiguin. Set apart by 28,000 square kilometers of coral reefs, warm waters, and amazing sea life, the Philippines has among the finest scuba diving accommodations in the world. These can be explored through resort facilities in places such as Luzon or Mindoro Island, or via a specialized dive boat. Volcano peaks found throughout the Philippines make for another natural marvel for mountaineers and onlookers alike. Mount Mayon is considered the most perfectly formed cone in the world and stands at 2,646 meters high. The Philippines also offers legendary nightlife, elaborate festivals, and historic sights such as classic baroque cathedrals for adventurous travelers.

    (Check out our June 2003 newsletter to read about the unique cuisine of the Philippines. Just click on the newsletter section on our homepage and follow the link to the newsletter archives.)

    Indonesia

    It is no wonder that Indonesia is known as the “destination of endless diversity.” Everything from snowcapped mountains, boiling hot swamps, flourishing rainforests, immaculate beaches, and much more can be found here. As a single nation, Indonesia is considered the most complex, its 170 million people come from a multiplicity of cultures.

    The most popular destination in Indonesia is Bali. A favorite destination for travelers from all parts of the globe, Bali carries with it the notion of beauty and magic. Its appeal comes from a combination of heavenly beauty and cultural preservation. The people of Bali live by a sound dedication to the arts, which shines through the music, dance, and crafts that fill the island with characteristic beauty. Once such place to enjoy Balinese arts is Ubud, the island’s cultural center.

    (Explore the arts and crafts of Asia with our specialized giftware selection. Under our Gifts category, you will find authentic Asian pastimes such as origami papers and calligraphy, as well as Asian arts and crafts products such as paper wallets, wall hanging and eglomise glassware.)

    Java, known as the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, is another frequented travel spot in Indonesia. Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is located in Java, as is Bogor, where the Botanical Gardens are admired far and wide, and Yogyakarta, a wonderful cultural center alive with theatrical performances and abundant with Indonesian crafts.

    The fifth largest island in the world is Indonesia’s own Sumatra, where a wealth of wildlife resides in swamps, jungles, rivers, and lakes. Such wildlife includes free-ranging orangutans, Indian elephants, tigers, leopards, tapirs, and bearded pigs. The great diversity of tribal populations that reside in Sumatra also make it a culturally stimulating destination.

    Malaysia

    Modernization has changed Malaysia, bringing transportation, order, and cleanliness that travelers welcome. Though Malaysia has embraced Western ideas, the country retains its traditional culture with magnificent festivals, good food, and exotic appeal stemming from a multiracial population of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous people. Located at the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia has a tropical climate and is abundant with flora and fauna. Its natural beauty offers much to be explored in the way of national parks, rivers, and tropical jungles.

    The majority of Malaysia consists of mountainous regions and tropical jungle. Malaysia’s East Coast is primarily inhabited by the Malays, who work as farmers or fishermen. On the East Coast, a more vibrant lifestyle ensues, offering more in the areas of shopping, architecture, and nightlife.

    Taman Negara National Park is the largest national park in Malaysia, with jungle tours and wildlife observations available. Penang is one of the most popular destinations in the country, well-liked for a its charming character, architecture, food, and beaches. At Rantau Abang, visitors congregate to witness the yearly arrival of leatherback turtles from the months of May to September. In the village of Marang, travelers can get a sense of Malay village life, including the practice of Islam and the arts, crafts, and entertainment that permeate around it.

    Singapore

    Called the “Garden City,” Singapore is clean and green, a modern island country filled with skyscrapers and shopping centers. The commercial center of Southeast Asia, it has a well-situated harbor that caters to the region’s shipping industry. Visitors come to Singapore for good shopping and good food in a safe environment. Three-fourths of the population in Singapore consists of Chinese while Malays, Indians, and Europeans comprise the remaining fourth.

    Festivals are abundant in Singapore and include a variety of celebrations to honor Hindi, Tao, Chinese, Malay, Muslim, and Singaporean occasions. Indeed, cultural neighborhoods in Singapore make for a wonderful attraction. These consist of Colonial Singapore, where the architecture is largely British; Chinatown, where temples proudly signify the once lively center of Chinese commerce; Little India, where the 200,000 Indians in Singapore congregate at Serangoon Road; and the Muslim Quarter, where the Sultan’s Mosque, Sultan’s Palace, and Arab Street are in close proximity to numerous cafes serving delicious food.

    (The Chinese New Year and The Lantern Festival are two major festivals celebrated in Singapore. Read about these and other Asian festivities through the newsletters provided in our archive titled Chinese New Year, New Year’s in Asia, and December celebrations in Asia. Then, browse through our website to see some of the ancient symbols that figure prominently in these celebrations, among them the mythical dragon and phoenix, the animals of the Chinese zodiac and paper lanterns.)

    Outside the city, the Singapore Zoo is said to be the best zoo in Asia and Sentosa Island is a recreation resort with everything from a roller rink to an underwater world. The Chinese and Japanese Gardens are located side-by-side in Jurong, breathtaking in the company of pagodas, bridges, and lakes. The Japanese Gardens are the largest of their kind outside of Japan.

    It’s clear to see that the most difficult thing about planning a vacation to Southeast Asia is deciding where to go. The possibilities for adventure, inspiration, and enjoyment are endless. Amazing sights, wonders of nature, historical significance, cultural beauty and diversity, and mouth-watering food each contribute to the mystery and allure of this magical place. It is no wonder that Southeast Asian countries are among the most highly sought travel destinations in the world.

    Join us next month for a peek at Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

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    		 Our second installment on the countries of Southeast Asia will be the final segment of Mrs. Lin’s Kitchens’ “Travel to Asia” newsletter series. This month, the spotlight is on Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Though they are neighbors, each country is strikingly different, evoking its own special appeal to travelers. Join us on a brief tour of these enchanting Asian countries.

    Thailand

    A gem of Southeast Asia, Thailand has a balance of everything travelers are looking for. The land and the people of Thailand come to life with a harmonious blend of nature and culture. Tourists from all over the world flock to Thailand by the millions each year to see temples and archaeological sites, enjoy a thriving nightlife, splurge on an abundance of shopping possibilities, and feast on delectable food. To top it all off, the people of Thailand are known for being well-grounded, easygoing, and gracious. Some sightseeing highlights from Bangkok are described below.

    Bangkok – Those who take the time to discover Thailand’s capital won’t be disappointed. A can’t miss stop in Bangkok is the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is adjoined to a series of temples, including the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, the country’s most sacred temple. With royal mausoleums, national museums, classical Thai architecture, grand audience halls, and much more to see, visitors to the Grand Palace can explore for days.

    Thailand is recognized as the “shopping capital of Asia.” In Bangkok, markets such as the Pratunam and Banglampoo brim with Thai silks, traditional handicrafts, imported items, antiques, leather goods, gemstones, clothing, and a multitude of other goods. In the market, prices are usually uniform and bargaining is expected. Nightlife in Bangkok ranges from intimate nightclubs, such as those on Sukumvit Soi 33, to high-tech discos and notorious live shows, such as those found on Soi Diamond. For an inexpensive lunch, travelers can make their way to Ambassador Food Center in Sukumvit, where tasty Thai dishes come to life.

    (Do a search on Thailand on Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen to experience some of the quality-made products from this region. We have everything from books on the cuisine and arts of Thailand to beautiful chopstick sets, bamboo placemats, wall fans, incense stands, and more.)

    Visitors to Bangkok can wind down from the hustle and bustle of shopping and sightseeing by catching a Thai dance, drama, or musical performance. Thai performing arts include puppetry, traditional music, ram wong and fawn lep dance, and khon, classic Thai theater. Also, various nature regions surround Bangkok, with waterfalls, caves, hiking trails, and wildlife abounding.

    Vietnam

    Though tourism in Vietnam has been at a minimum during the decades following the Vietnam War, it has been increasing slowly. Seasoned travelers consider Vietnam among the most beautiful destinations in Southeast Asia. Behind the country’s mystery are a cultured and hospitable people, a haven of untouched coastline and rainforest, and the magical remains of ancient civilizations. Hoi An has the remains of pre-war architecture, set in a small fishing village that once was a major trading port. Other sightseeing highlights include the following.

    Saigon – This former capital of South Vietnam is vibrant with cafes, restaurants, and discos. Visitors can take a ferry on the Saigon River, stroll in the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, or visit Saigon’s most famous Vietnam War-era site, the War Crimes Museum.

    Dalat – North of Saigon is Dalat, a mountain resort with a temperate climate and natural attractions such as forests, waterfalls, and lakes. With a range of hotels and cafes quietly immersed in calming scenery, Dalat is a popular getaway for honeymooners.

    Nha Trang – This fishing town is popular among local tourists. Travelers enjoy the clean beaches and historical ruins. Diving and fishing are also pastimes in Nha Trang, which is surrounded by small, nearby islands.

    (Did you know that the popular dish, pho, is part of Vietnamese cuisine. Try flavoring your pho with some of the sauces available in our Grocery Category.)

    Cambodia

    Cambodia is a destination for the adventurous traveler. Sparsely populated, Cambodia is sheltered from neighboring countries by thick forests. Within the country, attractions include the following.

    Angkor – The ruins at Angkor, remnants of the ancient Khmer empire, are among the world’s greatest architectural achievements. The three most important sites to view portions of the 300 monuments scattered in Angkor are in the Bayon and Baphoun region, the Ta Prohm and Preah Khan region, and the Angkor Wat region.

    Phnom Penh – Once nicknamed the “Paris of the East” for its wide boulevards, Phnom Penh has recovered from years of occupation. Clean streets, new shops, museums, nightlife, and friendly people make it a favorable stop. Cambodia’s Royal Palace is here, exhibiting Phnom Penh’s traditional architecture. Close to Phnom Penh are phenomenal beaches, including Koki Beach.

    Tonle Bati – This resort town is host to a recreational water park. The temple of Wat Ta Prohm is also here, with five chambers and two galleries that include images of Hindi gods. (At MrsLinsKitchen.com, take a look at our textiles, pagoda lamps, teaware, and more. Notice how items made in Asia attest to the significance of the temple, from its architectural influence to its impact on daily ritual.)

    Laos

    Our final stop is Laos, a country that only recently opened its borders to visitors. Once called the “Land of Elephants,” Laos is spectacular because of its untouched natural wonders and serene atmosphere. The majority of Laos is covered in mountains, and the Mekong River rungs along the southern region. Though travel within the country may be time-consuming, it is definitely worthwhile. Four main ethnic groups reside in Laos—the Lao Loum, the Lao Thai, the Lao Theung, and the Lao Sung. Visitor highlights within the country include the following.

    Vientiane – The capital of Laos, Vientiane is a market town that can be explored within a matter of hours. Aside from shopping, travelers can visit monuments and religious sites such as temples and statues. The Pra That Luang, a relic of the Buddha, is considered Vientiane’s most important religious site.

    Luang Prabang – Nestled between the Mekong and Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is in a wondrous location that boasts with caves, palaces, and temples. The Royal Palace Museum, once the palace of Savang, is a well-maintained relic of a former dynasty. Mount Phousi offers panoramic views above the Mekong River and is surrounded by small temples.

    The Plain of Jars – This mysterious region gets its name from a scattering of stone urns found in the vicinity, which visitors can see through an organized tour. These large 2,000-year-old urns are left in the hundreds, and their origin and purpose are unknown. Located in a wreckage site where numerous bombs were detonated, the Plain of Jars is a surreal site to witness.

    (Jars of a different sort can be found on MrsLinsKitchen.com, including an array of vases, celadon, sakeware, and teaware products. Take a look at our selection.)

    From bustling tourist destinations and exotically appealing travel spots to re-emerging countries and isolated wilderness locations, there is much diversity to be found in Southeast Asia. However, gracious people, stunning visions of nature, delectable food, and thriving cultures are something each Southeast Asian country has in common. Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen hopes you have enjoyed the adventure and taken a small part of Southeast Asia with you.

    Previous topics in the Travel to Asia series include China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Southeast Asia I.

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    		 There is a legend circulating that one day in the year 1590, a Portuguese galleon ship was sailing in the Pacific when it caught sight of a body of land covered with white sandy beaches, lush greenery, deep forests and mountain peaks so high, it disappeared into the clouds. The sailors called it "Ihla formosa", or "beautiful isle", and for centuries, the island was known as Formosa. Now it is called Taiwan, which means "Terraced Bay" in Chinese.

    Located approximately 90-100 miles off the southeast coast of mainland China, two-thirds of the island of Taiwan is covered by the Chungyang Shanmo mountains. For years, its geographic isolation made the island an ideal refuge for Chinese and Japanese pirates attacking ships on the China seas. It also served as a haven for settlers from other parts of Asia. Eventually, it became home to Chiang Kai-Shek, his Nationalist army, and over two million refugees fleeing mainland China as a result of the civil war between the Communists and the Nationalists.

    Thanks to modernization, life in the big cities, especially Taipei (Taiwan's capital), may resemble life in other big cities. Visitors arriving at Chiang Kai-shek International Airport might be surprised to see skyscrapers soaring toward the sky on busy streets congested with traffic. Approximately 70% of the Taiwanese live and work in large cities like Taipei, which has developed over the past 30 years into a glistening forest of glass and steel architecture.

    Surprisingly, however, Taiwan seems to have managed to retain most of its original charm and natural beauty, as you will see during our visit around the island. If you bypass the office buildings, condominiums and tree-lined boulevards in Taipei, and you will find yourself in the oldest section of town. There, tiny old ladies sell dry squid, shrimp, seaweed and other items, while street stands and shops peddle goods like bamboo utensils, paper lanterns, toys, clothing, and kitchenware. Live snakes are also up for sale, whether for food or medicinal purposes. (Many of the items sold on the streets of Taipei are similar to the products available at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, especially those found in our Gift category, such as hand-held fans, umbrellas and jewelry. Snakes, though, are not.)

    Aside from shopping, there are other points of interest visitors would do well not to miss. In the heart of Taipei, you will find the Presidential Building where the administrative center of the government is located. Close by is another impressive structure, the majestic Grand Hotel topped with what some consider the world's largest classical Chinese roof. To stroll through its capacious lobby with its high ceilings, to see its red and fold decor, and to soak in its magical ambiance that is comparable to a Chinese imperial palace is an experience beyond one's imagination. (If you've never seen a classical Chinese roof, visit Lights category at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, where you will find lamps with pagoda roofs resembling those atop many structures throughout Asia.) Other points of interest include:

    The National Palace Museum - For a bit of culture, it offers visitors some of the world's greatest art treasures. Located in the suburb of Wai-shuang-hsi, right outside of Taipei, the museum is built into a hillside behind the Grand Hotel. It resembles a palace, thanks to a landscaped setting and sweeping stairs. Opened since 1965, it has more than 250,000 art pieces in exhibition, including bronzes, jade items, porcelain objects, paintings, and rare books. The partial collection was originally kept in China's Forbidden City, but was moved to keep the works of art out of the hands of the invading Japanese and from destruction during the civil war.

    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - In commemoration of the late president, Chiang Kai-shek, the building is white, the Chinese color of mourning. The Cultural Center also has the National Theater and National Concert Hall. Exhibition rooms contain memorabilia, while a theater shows documentary films of the late president. Visitors should not miss the impressive 25-ton (22,680 kilogram) statue of Chiang Kai-Shek on the second floor.

    "Dragon Mountain" - The Lungshan Temple is often called the "Dragon Mountain" because of its many sculptured creatures lining the fluted roof outside the building and the large pillars inside. The oldest, most famous and possibly the busiest of Taiwan's numerous temples, it is located in old Taipei. Built in the 18th century to honor Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy, and Matsu, the goddess of the sea, the inside of the temple is a blended scent of burning incense, burning paper money, lit candles and foods being offered to the gods. (The dragon is traditionally regarded as a symbol of good fortune. Search Mrs. Lin's Kitchen for products adorned with dragon symbols and you will see for yourself just how revered by the Chinese people this creature truly is.)

    If you decide to venture away from the bright neon lights of Taipei for some sightseeing, North Taiwan offers many interesting attractions, including "Window on China", an impressive exhibition of miniature models of historical and other famous places found throughout Taiwan and mainland China. The exhibit has tiny running railroads, moving boats, and an incredible replica of the famous Wall of China that snakes over hills as the real one does.

    If you head east, take the East-West Cross-Island Highway, also called "Asia's Most Beautiful Highway". It runs along the coast of the Pacific Ocean and earns its nickname from the spectacular scenery found along the road. In its easternmost section, the highway weaves through Taroko Gorge, a marble-walled canyon with magnificent overhangs and steep plunges. The gorge itself is a 12 mile stretch with 38 tunnels to pass through. Not long ago, Taoko was made a national park in an effort to preserve its natural beauty.

    A not-to-be-missed site for visitors to Central Taiwan involves a religious figure of substantial size. The Pao-Chueh Temple is home to the largest Buddha image in Taiwan. Milofo, or "The Happy Buddha," is 101 feet (31 meters) high. Inside the pedestal of the giant Buddha is a small folk craft museum, and visitors will come across many other happy Buddha statues around the courtyards. Not to be outdone, the city of Changhua is home to the world's largest Buddha. Sitting atop an equally vast lotus-shaped platform, the entire structure was constructed from 300 tons (272,000 kilograms) of concrete. (At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, you'll find our Buddhas in a more manageable size, and in the form of Yixing Teapots.)

    In South Taiwan, T'ainan has the distinction of being the oldest city in Taiwan, having served as capital of the island from 1684-1887. As is the case throughout Taiwan, there are also temples located here. T'ainan, however, is known as the city of a hundred temple, although in actuality, the number of temples is closer to 209. Most notable is the Confucian Temple, built in 1665, and considered by many to be the oldest and most architecturally superior of all the temples in Taiwan dedicated to Confucius. Inside, visitors will find musical instruments, ancient books and ceremonial costumes on display. (Incense and incense burners are familiar staples at every temple. Mrs. Lin's Kitchen offers a variety of incense fragrances that will help create a tranquil and serene mood in your home. Also available are attractively detailed and functional incense burners to safely hold burning incense sticks. Please see our January 2002 newsletter to learn more about the benefits of burning incense.)

    For a change of pace in South Taiwan, Kenting National Park bears the distinction of being Taiwan's first national park. Its purpose is to protect and preserve marine life and land spectacles, such as the Maopitou, or "Cat's Nose", where the coastline elevates to give visitors a fantastic view of the sea. Kenting also has a vast number of beautiful tropical flora that lures visitors around the world. It is here where visitors may get a sense of why, despite the integration of old and new, despite steel buildings towering over old styled Chinese architecture, Taiwan's ability to retain tradition while embracing modernization is what allows the island to truly live up to its original given name, Beautiful Isle.

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    Bring the calming effects of the ocean to your table and make mealtimes more enjoyable by adding this ceramic sauce dish to your Tropical Teal dinnerware collection. This sauce dish is finished with a glossy crackle glaze and brown rim, while underside has a smooth black matte finish. Its petite size makes it just right for condiments, small appetizers, even marzipan. Hand washing recommended. Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 10 pieces available)
  • Saucer Dimension (L 3-1/4"" x W 2-3/8"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (3.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tropical-teal-rectangular-sauce-dish-9-pcs-only-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/tropical-teal-rectangular-saucer-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1157|S1157|ITEM|"True Heart and Spirit Japanese Calligraphy Sake Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1157.html"|""|(41.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring the words ""Magokoro"" in Japanese on the sake jug, this calligraphy sake set has the characters that represent ""True Heart and Spirit"" which is a normal attitude towards life under Shinto teachings. Bring this beautiful and expressive work of art into your home to enjoy a peaceful gathering among friends and loved ones.

    Made in Japan from quality ceramic, this calligraphy sake set shows ""Magokoro"" on the front of the sake jug which is short for ""Makoto no Kokoro"" which means ""heart of truth"". In Shinto teachings, this attitude brings forth sincerity, uprightness, and true heart in a person. This can also be translated to someone sincerely trying their best at any task with no cheating, shortcuts, or corrupt methods.

    Along with the red orange jug with a speckled brown spout on this calligraphy sake set is four sake cups, each with a different color. The sake cups also have a brown speckled and earthen looking area which looks as though the sake cups were dipped in. So no one person drinks from the same cup, everyone will know which is theirs as the four cups come in a dark blue, light blue, red orange, and brown. The sake jug also comes with a straw rope by the spout to allow easy pouring.

    Congratulate to any hard worker in your life as well as yourself with this beautiful sake set to appreciate them. Packed in a paper gift box, this sake set is also perfect for gift-wrapping. Since this sake set is made from a more sandy and rough textured clay, small cracks may be seen by the spout of the jug which occurs naturally during baking. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Jug Dimension (D 3"" x H 6-1/2"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 2-1/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Jug Capacity (14 fl. oz.)
  • Cup Capacity (1 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 7.3 oz)
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    "|"This Japanese mug from the Turquois Sky and Earthen Tableware Collection is the perfect piece to bring sophistication and modern design to your tea experience, without sacrificing the warm, natural feeling of sipping a hot beverage. This beautiful Asian mug is the perfect balance of a chic shape and interesting texture. It’s made to be a staple among your Japanese tableware collection, and it will certainly stand out. This Japanese Mug features a deep green and turquois exterior that is distinctive for in its charming imperfections and noticeable contrast. Similar to the Small Nesting Bowl and Japanese Sauce Bowl of the same collection, the inside of this gorgeous Japanese Mug is a brilliant, bright turquoise. The wonderful color makes it the perfect mug if you need a pick-me-up cup of coffee or afternoon tea. This ceramic mug is the ideal shape and size to have a large cup of green tea or sip on a soothing oolong with dinner. Soon you will be using it every day! Alternatively, give this Japanese Mug as a gift to someone special. It arrives in a paper box from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, ready to deliver to a loved one. Discontinued
  • Mug Dimension (Top D 3-1/8"" x 4-1/2"")
  • Cup Capacity (10.6 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 3.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquois-sky-and-earthen-tableware-japanese-mug-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquois-sky-and-earthen-tableware-japanese-mug-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2263-1|t2263-1|ITEM|"Turquois Sky and Earthen Tableware Japanese Teacup"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/t2263-1.html"|""|(11.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"The rustic charm of this Japanese Teacup is appreciated by a wide variety of tastes and preferences. And this is the perfect Asian teacup for formal and informal occasion. Use it for an informal breakfast or a sophisticated dinner, and impress your restaurant guests with the combination of contemporary design and natural texture. At any time of day, this Japanese teacup is a special favorite. This Japanese Teacup is stunning when used as decoration on a shelf or table, and functional when used to serve traditional Japanese tea. This earthenware teacup has a vivid turquoise exterior that is in perfect contrast to the deep, earthy brown finish that is on the rim and upper edge of each cup. Running along the exterior of this teacup is a subtle set of ridges. The texture not only protects your hands from a hot beverage, but also makes this teacup even more interesting and unique. Part of the Turquoise Sky and Earthen Tableware Collection, this Japanese Teacup is designed to be combined with other pieces from the same collection, such as the Japanese Serving Plate or Asian Dinner Plate, but it looks fantastic when arranged with Asian tableware of a different design or style. Due to its delicate features, this Japanese Teacup should be washed by hand and kept out of the microwave. Discontinued
  • Cup Dimensions (D 3"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Cup Capacity (8 fl. oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquois-sky-and-earthen-tableware-japanese-teacup-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquois-sky-and-earthen-tableware-japanese-teacup-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| collection-turquoise-sky-and-earth||ITEM|"Turquoise Sky and Earth"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"With a vibrant shade of turquoise complemented by a rustic dark brown border that lightens to a sandy brown, the Turquoise Sky and Earth Collection showcases a simple yet elegant design.

    Bringing to mind the tranquility and complexity of the sky in subtle varying hues of blue, this charming collection also features the gentle change in hues in the complementary deep brown around the rim that adds a unique touch to the design.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, the Turquoise Sky and Earth Collection features a beautiful high gloss finish that adds to the brilliancy of the blue. Unique crackled design adds visual texture.

    With gorgeous and unique dining ware pieces, the Turquoise Sky and Earth Collection is a fine addition for any dining room. Hand washing is recommended for the pieces in this collection. This tableware collection has been discontinued. Quantity is limited "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:S1235 :T2378 :T2376 :11780 :11999)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-60.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11780|11780|ITEM|"Turquoise Sky and Earth Ceramic Asian Tea Cup "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11780.html"|""|(9.25)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan and beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish on both sides, this Asian tea cup is a unique and gorgeous addition to any dining table.

    Featuring a rustic textured dark brown rim and a translucently glazed turquoise on the interior, this lovely Asian tea cup showcases a unique combination of visual textures and makes a wonderful gift idea for friends and family.

    Perfectly sized to serve tea of your choice. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Please note that this item is not microwave and dishwasher safe. Discontinued
  • Bowl Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (6.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-ceramic-asian-tea-cup-32.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-ceramic-asian-rice-bowl-39.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2263|T2263|ITEM|"Turquoise Sky and Earth Collection Japanese Teacup of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2263.html"|""|(47.85)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Part of the turquoise sky and earth collection, this Japanese teacup features a gorgeous Japanese design.

    As the collection name suggests, this Japanese teacup features the nature inspired grace. With a dark brown matt rim, thisteacup gradually transitions into a lighter earthen brown that fades into a lovely turquoise. The unglazed rim complements with the glossy smooth glazed finish of the body of the teacup. Gentle ridges on the side of teacup allow for easy grip.

    Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese teacup set for four makes the perfect housewarming gift. Surprise your tea-loving friends with this charming gift.

    Please note that item is not microwave or dishwasher safe, hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Cup Dimensions (D 3"" x H 3-3/8"")
  • Cup Capacity (8 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-collection-japanese-teacup-of-four-32.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-collection-japanese-teacups-set-of-four-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11919-1|11919-1|ITEM|"Turquoise Sky and Earth Japanese Dinner Plate "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11919-1.html"|""|(27.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this captivating large Japanese dinner plate is hard to miss, as it immediately catches your eye with its beautiful colors and unique textures. Part of the Turquoise Sky and Earth Collection, this plate evokes an image of the blue sky reflecting off the ocean surface. This plate’s allure makes it perfect for serving mid-sized portions of entrees, salads, or appetizers at events and will impress guests with its versatility and charm. Colored to resemble a naturally formed lagoon, the plate starts with a deep cerulean at its center, which fades into a light turquoise color as it nears the rim. Taking on more greenish hues, the color eventually fades from a light yellow to a dark orange as it reaches the unglazed metallic silver at the plate’s rim. The whole inner portion of this Japanese dinner plate is finished with a smooth, glossy glaze, and its luster makes it similar to ocean water reflecting the sun. To add to this, the plate’s interior looks as though it has been fractured and carefully glued back together, like pieces in a mosaic. The entire exterior of this plate is unglazed, giving it a matte texture for added grip and better hold. On the underside of this Japanese dinner plate, the silvery color of the rim fades to an earthen brown, and eventually lightens up to showcase the orange-tinted cream white of the original ceramic. Though you have to hand wash this wonderful item, the task is well worth it when your plate is a work of art. Discontinued
  • Plate Dimension (D 9-1/2"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1lb 10.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-japanese-dinner-plate-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-japanese-dinner-plate-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| s1235|S1235|ITEM|"Turquoise Sky and Earth Sake Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1235.html"|""|(37.95)|(30.35)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Embrace the captivating colors of the earth with this natural and contemporary ceramic sake set! Made in Japan, this eye-catching Japanese sake set is made from durable ceramic, ensuring that you can happily use it for years to come. The colors and design of this Asian sake set make it the perfect gift for any of your friends and family, whether they are a lover of nature or are looking for modern dinnerware pieces to spruce up their tableware spread. This sake set comes packaged in a nice paper box for you to wrap and gift away. This Japanese sake set comes with one rectangular sake jug and four small sake cups. The sake jug features a matte speckled black paint at its bottom, which subtly fades into a lighter brown. This is a direct contrast to the light blue paint on the upper half of the sake jug, which is finished with a smooth and shiny glaze. The sake cups are almost entirely covered with the same matte speckled black color, but they spotlight a parabolic shape of light blue on both their interiors and exteriors. This mix of colors is reminiscent of where earth and sea meet on a black sand beach, much like the other pieces in the same Turquoise Sky and Earth Collection. Although this beautiful ceramic sake set must be hand-washed, you can enjoy any of your favorite sakes with it! Elevating your sake-drinking experience is also easy when you fill up a matching sushi plate with delicious snacks that go well with sake, such as edamame, peanuts, or cheese. Enjoy a relaxing sake night with friends and family with this magnificent Asian sake set!
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-5/8"" x H 2"")
  • Jug Dimension (H 6-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 8.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-sake-set-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-sake-set-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2378|T2378|ITEM|"Turquoise Sky and Earth Tea Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2378.html"|""|(81.25)|(65.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Feel the ebb and flow of the sea with every sip from this Japanese tea set! Complete with one beautiful ceramic tea pot and four matching cups, this tea set is perfect for all your tea time needs. Its elegant design and bold contemporary colors also make it appropriate for all sorts of occasions, whether that be afternoon tea with friends or a sophisticated dinner event. Packaged in a nice paper box, this tea set also makes for a wonderful housewarming or wedding gift! Delicately crafted with ceramic in Japan, this tea set should be washed by hand. However, its durable nature will allow you to use it for years to come. Furthermore, you can go the extra step to impress your tea time guests by pairing this Japanese tea set with a set of tea bag holders to ensure that your guests don’t oversteep their tea. The ceramic tea pot is covered in a bold matte black with shiny black speckles. It has a smooth, glazed light blue lid and a bamboo handle to ensure that pouring tea is an easy and comfortable experience. The four Japanese tea cups feature the same matte black near their exterior footing, but this color fades into a vivid light blue that extends into the cups’ interiors, evoking the image of water cascading into the cups. This design is reminiscent of a rare black sand beach’s shore, giving each cup a natural and organic feel. Although the tea set only comes with four Japanese tea cups, you can spread the love by adding on another set of Japanese tea cups from the same collection and ensure that everyone can experience the high-quality nature of this beautiful Japanese tea set!
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 2-3/8"")
  • Teapot Dimension (6"" from sprout to body)
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 3.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-tea-set-for-four-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/turquoise-sky-and-earth-tea-set-for-four-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5689|5689|ITEM|"Twelve Inch Daruma"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5689.html"|""|(84.45)|(71.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"In Japan, the 6th century Indian Buddist monk, Bodhidharma, known as Daruma, found enlightenment upon meditation in a cave. In the process, his limbs shriveled and his eyelids were cut off. Hence, he is famously represented by a papier-mâché doll. The Japanese character representing prosperity, luck, and fortune graces the smooth, red Daruma in brilliant gold strokes. Considered the protector of households, businesses, and political campaigns, Daruma dolls are sold without pupils. These are painted in when its possessor's wish--a victorious election or successful and profitable year, perhaps--has been achieved. Made in Japan.
  • Daruma Dimension (H 12"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 3 oz. )
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/twelve-inch-daruma-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/twelve-inch-daruma-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8052|8052|ITEM|"Two Tone Blue Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8052.html"|""|(2.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Sleek and contemporary define these elegant wooden lacquer chopsticks. Tones of blue are enclosed by gold rings, while textured threads at the ends help to grip food. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/two-tone-blue-chopsticks-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/two-tone-blue-chopsticks-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| holiday2016-under15-gift-guide||ITEM|"Under $15"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Looking for a unique and special gift but are on a budget? Here at Mrs. Lin's Kitchen we have made it easy to find the most popular gifts all under $15! Chopsticks are the perfect gift for someone who prefers something that can be often used. Some in beautiful gift boxes or available with a chopstick case, these chopsticks are the perfect gift for those who love eating Asian food. Find a gift that is a little more meaningful this year for your loved ones. Our good luck items like our small Maneki Nekos (Japanese Lucky Cats) or even Darumas are the perfect gift of encouragement. With Maneki Nekos, wish them good luck and fortune in health, family, or business. Available in a wide assortment of colors all with their own special meaning, these lucky cats are great for cat lovers as well. If you know of someone with a goal they are looking forward to next year, a Daruma charm can be the perfect token or encouragement for them. According to legend, when you have a wish or goal you want to meet, fill in one eye of the daruma, then once that goal is met you can then fill in the other and display as a figure of accomplishment. These Daruma dolls are also dolls that encourage to never give up since when they are pushed over, a small weight will make they come right back up. 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Whether you are looking for something small and special to give a co-worker or an added surprise in your child’s stocking, this collection of lucky cat knick-knacks and cute chopsticks is the perfect place to shop! In this set of Unexpected Stocking Stuffers from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen you’ll find fancy origami paper, wine glass charms, Japanese paper wallets, and other thoughtful gifts for adults. Plus, there are a plethora of small presents for kids of all ages! From cell phone charms, to training chopsticks for your younger recipients, you can’t go wrong when you order from this lovely collection in our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. The gifts in the Unexpected Stocking Stuffers set are lighthearted and sweet, while still being useful. Within the collection are several gifts to be used on a daily basis, such as Japanese chopsticks in a variety of colors and designs, creative origami paper, and even a darling geisha wallet. This is a collection of small gifts that will be a big hit with children and adults. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7152| :|7151| :|7325| :|7406| :|7641| :|7617| :5756 :|7622| :|7742| :5940 :|7707| :5714 :10786 :|7163| :5134 :5133 :5132 :5131 :5130 :|7373| :|7372| :4078 :4076 :4075 :12183 :11922 :11921 :10094 :12179 :11057)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/unexpected-stocking-stuffers-136.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/unexpected-stocking-stuffers-139.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| stocking-stuffers-mlk||ITEM|"Unexpected Stocking Stuffers"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"The special holiday collection, Unexpected Stocking Stuffers, is filled with delightful Maneki Neko figurines and darling charms, of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking for something small and special to give a co-worker or an added surprise in your child’s stocking, this collection of lucky cat knick-knacks and cute chopsticks is the perfect place to shop! In this set of Unexpected Stocking Stuffers from Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen you’ll find fancy origami paper, wine glass charms, Japanese paper wallets, and other thoughtful gifts for adults. Plus, there are a plethora of small presents for kids of all ages! From cell phone charms, to training chopsticks for your younger recipients, you can’t go wrong when you order from this lovely collection in our Gift Guide. The gifts in the Unexpected Stocking Stuffers set are lighthearted and sweet, while still being useful. Within the collection are several gifts to be used on a daily basis, such as Japanese chopsticks in a variety of colors and designs, creative origami paper, and even a darling geisha wallet. This is a collection of small gifts that will be a big hit with children and adults. 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Each outlined or decorated in gold, this pair of chopsticks is vibrant and unique.

    With charming floral motifs against a light pink background, alternated with red and gold sections, this pair of chopsticks is a festive addition and will brighten up any dining table.

    Light in weight and tapering from broad top to narrow tips, this pair of chopsticks follows the conventional shape of Japanese chopsticks. Its shape provides a better grip on food items and improves handling, making it easy to wield for both beginners and seasoned users alike.

    With its bright red color and vivid and rich design, this pair of chopsticks is a fun way to serve your dinner guests at your next sushi dinner party. It will lend a celebratory and cheery air to any dining table.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item.
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Yixing, China, this Yixing tea pot features a unique hexagonal shape with a charming knobbed lid. In a lovely speckled brown surface in a smooth matt finish, this yixing tea pot makes a great collector's item and is a fine gift idea for tea lovers.

    Yixing tea ware , well known among tea connoisseurs, are known to retain traces of flavor of tea with each brew, so that overtime they are able to produce brews with rich and complex flavors unattainable from other tea wares.

    This unique hexagonal Yixing tea pot also features three dimensional sculptures of faces on alternating sides of the teapot. With a uniquely shaped handle, this yixing tea pot is the perfect way to serve your favorite tea.

    Packaged in a paper box, this unique hexagonal sculpted Yixing tea pot makes a fantastic gift for any teapot collectors and tea lovers. Hand washing is recommended for this item. (Discontinued, qty is limited)
  • Teapot Dimension (L 7-3/4"" x W 4"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Teapot Capacity (15 fl. oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 8.9 oz)
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    The splendor of color is placed in the limelight of this month' newsletter as Mrs. Lin' Kitchen attempt to introduce the meaning and significance of color in various Asian cultures. Depending on the culture we grow up in, colors have different meanings behind them. Color in Asian customs influences many aspects of life and traditional values and when compared with western culture, we may see some resemblance and at times, contradictions in the profundity of these colors.

    Black and white is the most oppositional colors and they have quite an impact on occasions. In the United States, black is worn in funerals and white is typically worn at weddings, whereas in many Asian societies, such as Chinese, Vietnamese and many other Southeast Asian groups, mourners wear white to pay homage to the death. White is also worn in other ceremonies and the sacredness can be quite astounding.

    Comparably, Japanese associates the color white with the concept of “beginnings” or “ends” which can be translated into birth or death. To pay respect to her new family and parents, Japanese brides are required to wear a white kimono robe called “shiro-maku” (meaning white and pure). The white signifies the death of her home life with her parents and a new foundation of existence with her husband. Kimonos became especially popular in the Heian period (894-1185CE) amongst Japanese women, which also identified ages, ranks and ceremonies. Noble women wore short white kimono tops back then and white eventually became a wedding color.

    Marriage in Asian cultures distinct a woman' place—as a wife or daughter. Once a husband and wife communion is formed, the couple has more responsibilities and obligations to their families.

    Married Chinese and Vietnamese couples distribute red envelopes filled with money, to children and other family members during Chinese NewYear, or “Tet”-Vietnamese New Year, which is intended to bring them wealth and a prosperous year to come. It is common that the envelopes are red.

    Red is especially a dominant color with Chinese tradition and is known to chase away evil spirits. Legend has it that an evil monster named Nian was intimidated by the color red, which became a crucial concept in religious ceremonies today. Red symbolizes good luck, fortune, prosperity, festive holidays such as Lunar New Year, and happiness. Red is also seen in many joyous events such as birthdays, weddings, etc. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), only the most royal families could possess homes with red walls, leaving peasants only an option of a blue-wall home.

    Because colors classify social status, Chinese identify the color yellow with royalty or power. During the sovereignty of Huang Di or Huang Ti, also known as the “Yellow Emperor”, the people of China actually worshiped the color yellow. Huang Ti is the emperor that is believed to be the ancestor of all Han Chinese people, whose time of reign was around 2697 BC to2598 BC. Legend has it that after his death, a yellow dragon took his spirit and flew it to the heavens. Yellow has become a color of nobility through time, spreading through other Asian cultures.

    Vietnamese also categorizes yellow with royalty. Because back in time, only emperors were allowed to wear yellow, which weaved its way to political influence as the Vietnamese flag is yellow with three red stripes, designed by Emperor Thành Thái in 1890 and was used by Emperor Bảo Đại in 1948. But today, yellow also represents happiness and change. During Tet, homes of Vietnamese families are adorned with Hoa Mai, yellow blossoms symbolizing the arrival of a new season of spring and joy.

    Different key occasions require specific colors. For instance, Koreans givehigh regard to colors during tea ceremonies, which date all the way back to the year 661, where a tea offering was made to the spirit of King Suro, the founder of the Geumgwan Gaya Kingdom (42-562). Tea offerings were, and still is a religious practice in Korean families-- tea is offered to the monks and spirits. The colors are very crucial to remember when preparing tea for religious purposes. Celadon or jade green, "punchong" or bronze-like weathered finishes are proper for Buddhist tea rituals. The purest white colors with soft designs in porcelain are appropriate for Confucian tea rituals and cruder porcelains along with ash-stone glazes for animist tea rituals.

    All across Asia, colors are proven to be very significant in customs and beliefs, which vary from country to country. Colors make meaning to the perception of life, emerging from the past until today, to bring upon tomorrow.

    In Thailand, multiple colors are embraced, celebrating everyday of the week. There is a color assigned for each day of the week: yellow for Monday, pink for Tuesday, green for Wednesday, orange for Thursday, blue for Friday, purple for Saturday and red for Sunday. Many Thai people sport yellow on Mondays to celebrate the King' birthday and blue on Fridays tocommemorate the Queen' birthday. These colors were selected to according to the day of the sovereigns’ birthdates to honor them.

    As we have observed, colors have evolved to be a very important part in everyday life including birthdays, holidays, weddings, religious ceremonies, etc. In most Asian cultures, especially in China, Vietnam and Japan in particular, when gift-giving, red wrapping paper is considered an appropriate since it signifies luck.

    Mrs. Lin' offers a multitude of gift ideas for just about anyone for any occasion. We feature several colorful and uniquely crafted items for the color-enthused. For a housewarming party, home decors and collectibles in red, orange or brighter colors might be a thoughtful color to wish the new homeowners good luck and fortune with their new habitats. Mrs. Lin' kitchen offers an assortment of colors and designs for many items, such as our collectible chopsticks, wallets, plates, tea and sake sets, and so on. Don’t limit yourself to just one color, remember, they might have more meaning than meets the eye.

    		  

    OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters

    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

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    MAY WE SUGGEST:

    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 5981|5981|ITEM|"Utamaro Matsuke Noren"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5981.html"|""|(68.75)|(34.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Add a replica of one of the greatest Japanese woodblock prints to your home with this gorgeous work titled Matsuke by Utamaro. The geisha's classic kimono dress and yellow and green hair accessories are in perfect contrast against the blue and white background. Wonderful as a wall hanging, in place of a door or frame it for an instant piece of art. Made in Japan. Material is made of cotton and rayon blend. Ships in individual plastic pouch.
  • Noren Dimension (L 59"" x W 33-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (15.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/utamaro-matsuke-noren-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/utamaro-matsuke-noren-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12147|12147|ITEM|"Utamaro's Geisha Portrait White Fancy Chopsticks For Sale"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12147.html"|""|(0.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring Utamaro’s ""Young Woman Blowing On Glass Pipe"", this pair of fancy chopsticks for sale are perfect for those who love the beauty of Geishas.

    Made in China from wood, these smooth and glossy fancy chopsticks for sale are mostly white with a portrait of a Geisha on the top half. With a pink background, the beautiful Geisha wars an orange kimono and has ancient Japanese scriptures underneath her as well as the artist’s signature.

    Packaged individually in plastic wrap, these fancy chopsticks for sale will make a great gift for fans of Utamaro’s art or Geishas. Pair up with the other cheap chopsticks colors available which are Red and Black.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz)
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China from wood, these personal chopsticks feature the portrait “Young Woman Blowing A Glass Pipe” by Kitagawa Utamaro.

    Utamaro is known for his wood block paintings in color blocks and close up portrait shots of beauties like geishas. This ""Young woman blowing a glass pipe"" is from the series of ""Ten Types in the Physiognomic Study Of Women"", which features several beautiful portraits of Geishas.

    With an overall smooth and glossy red color, the top of the personal chopsticks shows a young geisha in a red orange kimono against a pink background. Below her are also ancient Japanese scriptures. Perfect for fans of Utamaro’s work, this cheap chopsticks also comes in White and Black.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/utamaro-s-geisha-red-personal-chopsticks-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/utamaro-s-geisha-red-personal-chopsticks-52.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12146|12146|ITEM|"Utamaro's Lovely Okubi-e Geisha Blowing Glass Pipe Black Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12146.html"|""|(0.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China from fine wood, this pair of black chopsticks features a portrait of a beautiful Geisha blowing on a glass novelty toy pipe.

    With and overall smooth and glossy finish, this black chopsticks is perfect for any fan of ancient Japanese artwork as it features a colored woodblock print made by the famous Japanese artist, Kitagawa Utamaro. The cheap chopsticks itself is mostly black with a portrait of a Geisha at the top against a lavender background. Below her are ancient Japanese scriptures from the artist as well as his signature.

    Packaged individually in plastic wrap, these black chopsticks are perfect for enjoying your favorite sushi or Asian food while enjoying the image of a beautiful Geisha. Also available in Red and White.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/utamaro-s-lovely-okubi-e-geisha-blowing-glass-pipe-black-chopsticks-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/utamaro-s-lovely-okubi-e-geisha-blowing-glass-pipe-black-chopsticks-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| nloct08||INFO1COLUMN|"Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painter - October 2008 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

     

    In our past newsletters, we introduced two masters of the ukiyo-e (woodblock print) genre, Hokusai and Hiroshige.  But let us not forget about another important and talented artist, Kitagawa Utamaro.  Of his fellow ukiyo-e artists, he alone was able to achieve national recognition in his lifetime.

    Utamaro was born in 1753 under the name Kitagawa Ichitaro.  While very little is known about his parents and early childhood, the general consensus is that Utamaro began his journey into the arts by becoming an apprentice of painter Toriyama Sekien, whom he lived with while growing up.
    Under the pseudonym Toyoaki, Utamaro’s first professional artistic work was a cover for a Kabuki playbill in 1775.  He then produced a number of theater programs and portraits of warriors and famous actors.  In the spring of 1781, he changed his pseudonym to Utamaro and started painting and designing woodblock prints of women.

    Around 1783, he formed a partnership with a young publisher named Tsutaya Jūzaburō and produced book illustrations for many years.  Then in 1791, Utamaro concentrated his work on half-length single portraits of women.  This was in contrast to other ukiyo-e artists, who favored prints of women in groups.  Two years later in 1793, he received wide-spread fame for his series of paintings of beautiful women (bijinga) from the pleasure-district of Yoshiwara.  In addition, he also recorded the everyday lives of ordinary women at work or at home, including some of the most tender scenes of lovers to be found in Japanese prints.

    Among his best known works are the series Ten Studies in Female Physiognomy; A Collection of Reigning Beauties; Great Love Themes of Classical Poetry (sometimes called Women in Love containing individual prints such as Revealed Love and Pensive Love); and Twelve Hours in the Pleasure Quarters.  Utamaro’s mastery with color and expression gave the prints a soft, subtle characteristic unlike that created by any other ukiyo-e artist before him.  He experimented with new techniques to display the flesh tones and depicted women in a sensitive manner, accenting sensuous beauty.
    Utamaro produced over two thousand prints during his working career, along with a number of paintings, surimono (privately commissioned Japanese prints, as opposed to commercially published ukiyo-e), and many beautifully illustrated books.  Some of these books include poetry and nature books such as Ehon mushi erami (1788, Insect Book), Kyōgetsubō(1789, Moon-Mad Monk), Ginsekai (1790, Silver World), and Momo chidori kyōka awase (Bird Book). 

    In 1804, at the height of his success, he ran into trouble with the law by publishing prints related to a banned historical novel.  The print, entitled Hideyoshi and his 5 Concubines, depicted the military ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi with his wife and concubines.  Consequently, Utamaro was accused of insulting Hideyoshi's dignity and was briefly imprisoned. According to some sources, the experience humiliated him so deeply that it ended his career as an artist.  He died two years later in 1806 in Edo at the age of 53.

    His were among the first Japanese prints to become familiar in the West, as they were especially popular with the Dutch exporters of Nagasaki.  He influenced the European Impressionists, particularly with his use of partial views, with an emphasis on light and shade.  Even today, Utamaro's woodblock prints remain among the most highly sought of all ukiyo-e imagery among collectors worldwide.

    Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen is pleased to carry a variety of noren with prints by this amazing artist.  Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers hung on walls, in doorways, or in windows. They usually have one or more vertical slits cut into the fabric to allow for easier passage or viewing.  Now you, too, can admire the detailed and delicate designs of kimono clad beauties that have fascinated fans of Utamaro for generations.

    In addition, you will find similar artwork on many other products as you peruse through the vast collection of items offered by Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen.  From chopsticks to teaware, images of lovely geisha and other exquisite ukiyo-e designs can be found on many everyday items that will add a touch of beauty to your day.  Pick up one of these treasures today!

    		  

    OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters

    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 4075|4075|ITEM|"Utamaro’s Bijin-Okubi-e Geisha Japanese Paper Wallet"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/4075.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this Japanese paper wallet features a famous woodblock print by renowned Japanese woodblock print artist Kitagawa Utamaro.

    A woodblock print artist during the 18th century, Utamaro is considered one of the greatest woodblock print master. Famously known for his bijin-okubi-e, which can be translated as large face studies of women, Utamaro showcased his woodblock print skills through his lively depiction of women in graceful poses using artful composition and brilliant colors.

    His bijin-okubi-e woodblock prints reached as far as Europe where his art works influenced French impressionists. With this charming Japanese paper wallet you can enjoy the beautiful of Utamaro’s art work on the go.

    Made from quality paper, this charming Japanese paper wallet features a woodblock print of a geisha with an ornate headdress and vividly colorful dress depicted in great details. Wearing the traditional face makeup with red lipstick, this graceful geisha looks elegantly to the side, holding a small gold fan. Set against a cheery yellow background, the interior of the wallet is in a yellow with white dots. A dark purple trimming borders the wallet.

    With a large convenient pocket to hold cash and cards, this Japanese paper wallet is both tasteful and fun. Add a stylish twist to your night out with this charming Japanese paper wallet. Individually packaged, this wallet also makes a fun present for fashionistas with an appreciation for great art. DISCONTINUED
  • Wallet Dimension (W 7-1/2"" x H 7-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz)
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    February 14 is the traditional day on which couples express their love for one another through candy and flowers. Previously associated with romantic love, it’s not uncommon these days to find friends, family and even schoolmates presenting one another with Valentine’s Day cards, chocolate hearts or small gifts to mark the day.

    Rather than the usual chocolate and flowers, why not set the mood this year with a heartfelt gift as unique and wonderful as the special person(s) in your life? Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has chosen an assortment of distinctive and thoughtful gift ideas that will let loved ones know how much you care, as well as leave them with a lasting impression beyond Valentine’s Day.

    Chopsticks      


    Red Paint Splatter Chopsticks
    $2.95

       

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    2-1/8 Inch Red Maneki Neko
    $10.95


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    4-5/8 Inch Red Origami Paper
    $2.25

    		      


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    Chinese Calligraphy Sake Set
    $16.95

    		  


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    Tableware


    		     


    Red Boat
    $19.95

    		   

    Collections


    		     


    Chinese Calligraphy



    		 

    OUR 2008 NEWSLETTERS

    Simple Feng Shui Remedies

    Guide to Economical Holiday Shopping

    Utamaro: Master Printmaker and Painters

    Three Easy Eastern remedies

    Unraveling Colors of Asia

    Hiroshige: Following in the Footsteps of Hokusai

    Hokusai: The Man behind the Art of Block Printing

    Throw an Asian-Themed Party

    Celebrating Cherry Blossom

    The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan

    Chinese New Year 2008 : Year of The Rat

    Valentine's Day Gift Guide

    All Hail the Sumo Wrestler

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    Valentine's Day Gifts

    Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day season! Surprise your special someone with a top-notch gift during this particular time of year, whether it be a beautifully designed item from our wide assortment of Asian tableware or an enchanting present from our collection of good luck items. Our extensive supply of Valentine’s Day gifts provides you with high quality goods that will serve as perfect presents for your significant other, ranging from useful Japanese Tenugui Hand Towels to captivating tea sets for two.

    The pink and white color schemes that you’ll find on many of our items, like our Japanese paper wallet, our donabe clay pot, and our dessert plate set are not only perfect for this romantic season, but also year-round as well!

    The cherry blossom design that you’ll find on many of these items symbolizes the beauty of life and how life should be spent with loved ones, a perfect message to send to whoever you’re spending this Valentine’s Day with.

    Enjoy this Valentine’s Day by buying your special someone a stunning gift that they’ll love for years to come!

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    Looking to surprise a special someone with a romantic tableware setting and gift this Valentine's Day? Our wide selection of Asian Tableware as well as adorable pink or red Good Luck items will be the perfect gift that they will also love all year round. Go with a pastel lovely pink scheme of Asian Tableware accented with pink Cherry Blossoms and pink roses, or go for something more passionate with dark colors decorated with Red Roses. Whether this is your first Valentine's together or another one of many, a pleasant tableware setting or adorable meaningful gift will definitely let your loved one feel even more special.

    Dinner Setting

    When it comes to creating the perfect dinner setting to surprise your loved one, you can go far with pink lovely hues or decorative with floral vibrant designs. Either way you choose, our unique Asian Tableware will be sure to surprise them. Don't forget to bring out their favorite sake in a unique Sake Serving Set too!
    Spring Blossoms Chopsticks
    Was: $3.35
    SALE: $3.05
    Double Wall Glass Sake Cup
    Was: $8.55
    SALE: $6.25
    Clear Glass Sake Glasses Set for Six
    Was: $29.95
    SALE: $26.95

    For Her

    When it comes to buying a gift for your wife or girlfriend, why not surprise her with a bright scheme this Valentine’s Day filled with flowers and Cherry Blossoms? From pastel shades of pink decorating beautifully detailed Asian Tableware to adorable pink Cherry Blossom Motifs on our Good Luck Items like Maneki Nekos, Darumas and Women’s Accessories like our Paper Wallets, we have a wide selection to choose from. If she also loves to wear jewelry on those special date nights, uniquely hand made Jade Necklaces and Pendants will also be a great accessory for her.

     

    The Perfect Gifts
    Trio of Peacocks Business Card Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Scenery Business Card Case
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Colorful Pheonix in Gold Business Card
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $9.35
    Purple Lotus Porcelain Tea Infuser Mug
    Was: $26.15
    SALE: $23.15
    Geisha Sake Set
    Was: $31.25
    SALE: $28.15
    Cherry Blossom Stone Tea Set
    Was: $61.95
    SALE: $52.95
    Green Cherry Blossom Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $55.55
    Pink Cherry Blossom Tea Set
    Was: $106.25
    SALE: $100.95

     

    Jewelry & Jewelry Boxes

    Amber Jade Lucky Buddha Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Burmese Jade Pendant Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Round Auspicious Jade Necklace
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Silver Prosperity Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Silver Harmony Charm Necklace
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $3.15
    Yin and Yang Ivory Tile Bracelet
    Was: $12.45
    SALE: $5.95

    Asian Dolls, Paper Wallets & Women Accessories
    Adorable Japanese Wedding Doll
    Was: $172.95
    SALE: $145.25
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha w/ Gu-Zin Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95

     

    For Him

    When it comes to finding a gift your husband or boyfriend will cherish, surprise him with something useful that he can relax with after those long days after work. From handmade Yixing Mugs to his own personal Travel Chopsticks to use anytime, he will definitely love some time to relax after a hard day’s work. If you’re feeling a little more bold, invite him for a drink with a brand new Sake Set which you may enjoy together for a romantic night.

    Unique Mugs, Cups and Sake Sets
    Marbled Light Green Yixing Gaiwan
    Was: $15.55
    SALE: $13.15
    Ranking Sumo Wrestler Mug
    Was: $11.05
    SALE: $9.95
    Japanese Samurai Tea Cup
    Was: $10.95
    SALE: $9.95
    Sushi-Go-Round Japanese Tea Mug
    Was: $10.95
    SALE: $9.95
    Sumo Wrestler Japanese Tea Mug
    $11.35
    Adorable Dark Brown Owl Cup
    Was: $20.95
    SALE: $18.85


    Travel and Unique Chopsticks
    Boxed Black-Tipped Bamboo Chopsticks
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $3.65
    Exotic Marble Swirl Wakasa Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks
    $34.55
    Cute Japanese Samurai Chopsticks
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $5.35
    Abalone Red Chopsticks
    $14.85

    Gift Sets for Two

    Want to give something really meaningful this Valentine’s Day? Why not put your heart into writing a song, making a personalized playlist, or gathering several photos of you and your loved one from the many years you have spent together? With our Designer CD-R’s you get a beautifully designed CD which is perfect to hold your photos, music, and more on a colorful and fun disk which you can cherish for a lifetime. These beautiful CDs also come with a greeting card to write a little special note as well. If you’re looking for something to enjoy together, why not get yourselves a beautiful Tea Set to enjoy a fresh brew of your favorite tea together. Huddle up together in a warm blanket on a chilly date night with a beautiful tea set accompanying the both of you to keep you warm as well. For newlyweds or a couple just starting out together, a Maneki Neko or Daruma Doll will be the perfect gift for a new home, providing fortune and luck, as well as helping to set goals you both want to reach together.
    Tanuki Sake Set
    Was: $34.35
    SALE: $30.95
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Dark Blue Porcelain Sake Set for Two
    Was: $46.95
    SALE: $44.65
    Green Bamboo Textured Tea Set For Two
    Was: $40.55
    SALE: $25.95
    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
    Was: $40.25
    SALE: $36.25
    “The Great Wave” Teapot Set
    Was: $74.05
    SALE: $59.95
    Peaceful Bamboo Oriental Tea Set for Two
    Was: $57.55
    SALE: $51.75
    Salmon Surprise Tea Set
    Was: $64.95
    SALE: $39.95
    Polka Dots Porcelain Teaset for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $29.95
    Bronze Coin Cast Iron Tea Set
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $59.85
    Black Dragonfly Tetsubin Tea Set
    Was: $61.75
    SALE: $55.55
    Multi Dots Bright Green Tetsubin Tea Set
    Was: $56.25
    SALE: $50.65
    Multi Dots Red Tetsubin Tea Set
    Was: $56.25
    SALE: $51.05
    Black Alloy Tableware Set for Two
    Was: $41.85
    SALE: $37.65
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl and Plate Set for Two
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $43.75
    Blue Dragonfly Sushi Set for Two
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $33.75
    Adorable Goldfish Dream Sushi Gift Set
    Was: $56.95
    SALE: $53.45
    Adorable Japanese Wedding Doll
    Was: $172.95
    SALE: $145.25

    For Those In Search For Lover

    Having a hard time looking for your soul mate or going through a difficult time in your relationship? Full of wonder, these small talismans are the perfect little good luck charm tp easily keep around in your pocket, wallet or purse. Each wishing for luck in love and relationships, these small lucky charms will hopefully give you some encouragement in your journey to find the perfect companion.

    Hot Pink Lucky Japanese Daruma Doll
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Tiny Strawberry Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Frosted Red Reclining Maneki Neko
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $6.95
    		OUR GIFT/PARTY IDEAS
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 11505|11505|ITEM|"Vibrant Multi-Color Japanese Spring Maple Scene Chopsticks Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11505.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China, this chopsticks set comes with five lovely pairs of stainless steel chopsticks, each showcasing a vibrant spring scene with brilliant spring time cherry blossoms, Japanese maple, a lively river and a grass green background. This chopsticks set with five adorable metal chopsticks will make a fine addition to any household.

    With rounded tops that taper to narrow tips, chopsticks in this chopsticks set are designed with grids on the tips to aid in the gripping of food items. Light in weight and with a good balance, this chopsticks set will make a great gift item for any household and is a wonderful option for beginning users and seasoned users of chopsticks alike.

    With vibrantly colored design, reminiscent of traditional kimono motifs, this Japanese sprint maple scene chopsticks set with its love jade green shade and intricate multi-colored design, brings to mind the lushness and liveliness of a spring day in a traditional Japanese garden. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 9"")
  • Product Wt. (3.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/vibrant-multi-color-japanese-spring-maple-scene-chopsticks-set-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/vibrant-multi-color-japanese-spring-maple-scene-chopsticks-set-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 11829|11829|ITEM|"Vibrant Red Fortune Cookie Chopsticks Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11829.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality ceramic, this adorable fortune cookie chopsticks rest is in the unique shape of a fortune cookie. A charming and fun addition for any dining table, this fun chopsticks holder will surprise and delight dinner guests.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish, this fortune cookie chopsticks rest features a vibrant chili red and brings to mind the fun and liveliness of summer.

    The lively red will add a charming touch to your dining table. Chopsticks rests are great little touches that can help prevent run away chopsticks and avoid embarrassing situations for your dinner guests. They also help keep your tablecloth clean.

    Dishwasher safe, this charming red fortune cookie chopsticks rest also makes a wonderful party favor. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-1/4"" x W 1-7/8"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt (0.7 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/vibrant-red-fortune-cookie-chopsticks-rest-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/vibrant-red-fortune-cookie-chopsticks-rest-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t2121|T2121|ITEM|"Vibrant Red Travelling Lucky Cat Cup With Lid"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2121.html"|""|(9.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in China and crafted from quality ceramic and rubber, this adorable travelling lucky cat cup comes with a fitted lid and is a great way to have your favorite coffee or tea with you on the go.

    Featuring the adorable design of Maneki Neko, Japanese lucky cat, in a bold auspicious red, this lucky cat cup with lid comes with a snug rubber lid with drinking spout design to prevent spilling while you are on the go.

    With a humorous depiction of a large Maneki Neko holding a lucky coin with inscription in Chinese ""beckoning fortune"", this Japanese lucky cat wears a funny expression with closed eyes, a lucky red collar with bell, and a bib with Chinese inscription ""blessing"" around its neck.

    The back of this lucky cat cup features a motif of a bag of gold and the inscription ""treasure"" and inscription reading ""lucky cat"" runs along the side of the tea mug. A removable mini Maneki Neko figurine decorates the top of the rubber lid and adds charm.

    Item comes packaged in a paper box. The ceramic portion of this item is dishwasher and microwave safe. (Discontinued)
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 6-7/8"")
  • Cup Only (D 3-5/8"" x H 5-1/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (12 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (13.4 oz)
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    Are you interested in purchasing large quantites of a certain item for a corporate event? Or maybe you are planning a special party or wedding? At Mrs. Lin's Kitchen, we are happy to find that specific item you are looking for and provide a special discounted price when you buy in large quantities!

    VOLUME DISCOUNT REQUIREMENTS:

    -Must be $500 minimum (without shipping cost). For chopsticks minimum is $250

    -Can only have 1-2 different items

    Even if you can't find what you are really looking for on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us at custsupport@mrslinskitchen.com. We will be happy to assist you in finding other merchandise you are having difficulty looking for.

    Chopsticks
    Sake Masu and Sets
    Tea Sets
    Small Tableware
     

    Chopsticks


    Are you hosting a large corporate event and serving Asian food that requires chopsticks? Or maybe you're planning an Asian themed wedding or birthday party? Or are you a crafter that uses chopsticks for hand made intricate designs like hair accessories? We have several beautiful designs available just for these events available at amazing prices! If you don't see what you're looking for in our Bulk Chopsticks page, please do not hesitate to contact us so we may find more designs for you!

    *BULK CHOPSTICKS BELOW NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER DISCOUNT

    Sake Masu and Sets


    Perfect for corporate events, Sake Masus make a great gift to enjoy some fine sake! These Sake Masus are also perfect for imprinting your company logo on. If you're looking for a larger gift to give to your clients, then these Sake Sets are perfect as they are already in a gift box.

    *Mrs. Lin's Kitchen does not offer imprinting services

    MORE SAKE SETS

    Tea Sets



    Are you having a more relaxing corporate event or party and are planning to enjoy tea? Or maybe you want to show your clients appreciation by giving a nice gift for the holidays? These teasets are perfect as they are packaged in a gift box with a nice presentation.
    Porcelain Dragon Mug
    WAS: $15.95
    SALE: $13.55
    Red and White Double Happiness Mug
    WAS: $15.95
    SALE: $13.55

    MORE TEAWARE

    Small Tableware



    Great for banquets, weddings, and parties, these small dishes are perfect for party favors to give away to your guests. Adorn with small candies in these small dishes or even small gifts for your guests to enjoy. These small dishes and sauce dispensors are also perfect for use in restaurants to hold sauces at each table.

    MORE TABLEWARE

    Additional Info

    Please note that these items are simply suggestions so please do not hesitate to contact us about another item available on our website or one that you are searching to buy large quantities of.

    Contact by Email: custsupport@mrslinskitchen.com.


     
    		OUR GIFT/PARTY IDEAS
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| collection-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-||ITEM|"Wabi-Sabi Blue and White "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic principle of cherishing natural and artificial asymmetry and imperfection, and this dinnerware elevates these ideas with a contemporary and unique blue and white design of imperfect converging lines and splotched, cloudy marks. Blue and white are classic pairings in Asian ceramic dinnerware, and the wabi-sabi aesthetic pairing with this traditional scheme makes for a one-of-a-kind dinnerware set that will quickly become a life-long feature in your home!

    This truly unique dinnerware set features unevenly spun shallow plates, undulating lotus rimmed ceramic bowls, and beautiful Japanese donburi bowls for scrumptious rice dishes. If you’re looking for something with a subtle design that has a lot of character, this is certainly the set for you! Made in Japan in small batches by skilled craftsmen dedicated to artful design and quality, these wonderful dishes are individually made to last. Their shimmering and smooth top-glaze also makes these dishes microwave and dishwasher safe, so you don’t have to worry about delicately scrubbing them after each use!

    A truly magical gift idea for loved ones or those who appreciate artful and contemporary ceramic designs, these dishes are sure to bring smiles! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12405 :12405-1 :12412 :12412-1 :12429 :12429-1 :12428 :12428-1 :12431 :12431-1 :12430 :12430-1 :12452 :12427 :12411 :12411-1)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-16.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/collection-wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-32.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12427|12427|ITEM|"Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Soy Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12427.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"This petite and purposeful soy sauce dish embodies the concept of wabi-sabi, the Japanese virtue of embracing the beauty of imperfection. From its undulating rim to its intentionally messy, splotchy vertical blue brushstrokes inside and out, this unique bowl is full of possibilities. Safe for the microwave and dishwasher, this cute little bowl is made of durable, long-lasting ceramicware and is the perfect vessel for dipping soy sauce, teriyaki, and other condiments. This versatile soy sauce container is also great for those loose, tiny objects that just need a good home, like shells, pins, nails, game pieces, or rings. Keep one by your front door so you will always know where your keys are. Or try a little portion control for those addictive candies or macadamias. This Japanese sauce dish makes a thoughtful housewarming or birthday gift, or for a friend ""just because."" Maybe bundle it with a nice high-quality bottle of condiment or add a pair of dishwasher safe chopsticks and chopstick rest. This is part of the Wabi-Sabi Blue and White Collection. You can mix and match it with other pieces in this collection to create your own customized set. Made in Japan.
  • Product Dimension (D 3-1/2"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-soy-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wabi-sabi-blue-and-white-soy-sauce-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12248|12248|ITEM|"Wakasa Nuri Black & Brown Handmade Chopsticks (Last Pair)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12248.html"|""|(33.75)|(30.35)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"The Wakasa Nuri tradition of making quality, artful chopsticks simultaneously celebrates the beauty of nature and refinement of a formal Japanese meal. Both of these values are apparent in these Black & Brown Handmade Chopsticks. The captivating design is actually spiraled layers of lacquer exposed through a laborious and time-consuming process, which requires a vast amount of skill and concentration to effectuate. The design brings a natural feel to these sophisticated chopsticks. The glossy lacquer reflects even the faintest light. These Black & Brown Handmade Chopsticks are among several variations on the Wakasa chopstick; others include the Green Spiral Wakasa Chopsticks and stunning Hyozaemon Wooden Chopsticks. This particular form of lacquerware dates back 400 years in Japan’s history and has become an iconic look among pieces of sophisticated Japanese tableware. Despite the careful attention to detail in making these Black & Brown Handmade Chopsticks, they are crafted for use. Whether you are serving ramen, a dry noodle dish, sushi, or other Asian dish, these chopsticks will accentuate your meal and feel natural in hand. Alternatively, display these beautiful chopsticks and save them for special occasions.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.9 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wakasa-nuri-black-brown-handmade-chopsticks-last-pair-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wakasa-nuri-black-brown-handmade-chopsticks-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| wakasa-nuri-chopsticks||ITEM|"Wakasa Nuri Chopsticks"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Make every meal luxurious with a pair of delicately crafted Wakasa chopsticks! With each pair taking weeks or even months to finish, Wakasa chopsticks are truly intricate and unique works of art. Originally created from the small city of Obama, Japan, these chopsticks have been made in the Fukui prefecture since the Edo period. Wakasa chopsticks are meant to be reminiscent of the beautiful ocean floor that can be seen through the crystal clear waters of Wakasa Bay. Each pair of Wakasa chopsticks is carefully and painstakingly made. Multiple layers of lacquer are applied to each wooden chopstick; small pieces of shell or pearl are often incorporated into these layers. Then these coats of lacquer are carved in order to expose the layers, creating a mesmerizing and beautiful design on each individual chopstick. Lastly, the chopstick is polished to accentuate colors from the lacquering process, making the chopsticks complexly magnificent. The beauty of the Wakasa chopsticks will continue to enamor you whether you are using these chopsticks for your high-class restaurant, a nice dinner at home, or even as a hair accessory. Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen we have a variety of Wakasa chopsticks for you to choose from, with different types of woods, colors, and designs. Whether it is the bold Wakasa Nuri Burgundy Fancy Japanese Chopsticks or the elegant Beautiful Shattered Opal Wakasa Japanese Chopsticks, we have the perfect pair of Wakasa chopsticks waiting for you! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12381 :12380 :11975 :12247 :12248 :12249)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wakasa-nuri-chopsticks-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wakasa-nuri-chopsticks-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12249|12249|ITEM|"Wakasa Nuri Earth-Toned Wooden Japanese Chopsticks (Last Pair)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12249.html"|""|(27.55)|(24.75)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"These Earth-Tone Wooden Japanese Chopsticks are the culmination of many years perfecting an ancient art. The making of Wakasa chopsticks is an art form derived from natural elements in Japan: wood for forming the handmade chopsticks, sap to create the glossy lacquer, and seashells to embellish and brighten the dark woods. It is only fitting that this modern take on Wakasa Nuri chopsticks is done in beautiful earth tones. These Earth-Toned Wooden Japanese Chopsticks live up to an entire tradition of craftsmanship. The design is very different from the layers revealed in the Burgundy Fancy Japanese Chopsticks and Green Spiral Wakasa Chopsticks. However, the process is the same technical, sophisticated work. A trained craftsman must apply even, careful layers of lacquer to each chopstick. Additionally, the linear design still celebrates the layers and texture found in every piece of wood. The glistening lacquer that covers every inch of these Wakasa Japanese Chopsticks brings out the green, red, brown, and burgundy of the design. These well-crafted chopsticks are perfect to use as part of a display or decoration, but the Earth-Tone Wooden Japanese Chopsticks are also crafted for use in your home or restaurant. The smooth lacquer is applied a number of times, but still feels delicate and natural in your hands. If you haven’t tried high-quality chopsticks before, these are sure to make an impression.
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.9 oz)
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    Washi is a very general term meaning “Japanese paper.” Today, it denotes handmade papers in a variety of styles, from sheer and airy to thick and textured. Many are printed with patterns, too. This month, we will take a closer look at the types of washi paper and how they are made. We will also explore washi’s many uses in everyday items.

    How is handmade paper different from your everyday printer paper or newsprint? Well, there are lots of differences. The most important is the material: the majority of machine-produced paper we use is made from evergreen trees like pine and redwood. The fibers are ground up into a very fine paste, and many of the processing chemicals remain in the finished paper. Washi, on the other hand, is made with the bark of deciduous bushes. Instead of grinding up the bark, the fibers are carefully separated and left in long strands. This strengthens the paper and gives it a soft, fabric-like quality. The finished product is less likely to tear because the fibers do not all lie parallel.

    Washi is most commonly made from the bark of kozo, gampi, and mitsumata. These three plants are native to Japan, and they can be easily harvested during wintertime when paper is traditionally made. Originally, papermakers took advantage of the native plants in their environment, but now many communities plant kozo or mitsumata specifically for production. Washi is divided into three categories based on these fiber contents. Each type of washi has a distinctly different look, feel, and purpose.

    Paper made with the kozo (a.k.a. mulberry) plant is by far the most widely produced in the current market. Mulberry bushes are native to many areas in Japan, but farmers cultivate them for paper as well. Different varieties of kozo produce unique characteristics in washi, so some papermakers order plants from various regions of Japan. Kozo has strong, sinewy fibers and makes a paper sturdy enough for shoji, the screen dividers used in traditional homes. Kozo paper can be folded many times without breaking or tearing. It is ideal for printing because the fibers do not shrink or expand with moisture.

    Gampi is a deciduous plant found in some regions of Japan. It is much harder to cultivate, so it is difficult to obtain bark for papermaking. However, the plant yields a very high-quality paper with a beautiful sheen and a sheer, translucent quality. It is strong and is said to last forever. A naturally occurring chemical in the bark repels paper eating insects, and the paper is resistant to water absorption.

    Mitsumata, the third type of plant utilized for paper production, has been used since the 16th century. It has short, soft fibers that absorb water and ink well. Like gampi, it has a natural insect repellant in its bark. All of the best mitsumata plants are used for the production of Japanese bank notes, so washi makers begin with a lower-quality material. However, mitsumata makes a good-quality paper when paired with kozo or gampi.

    The papermaking process begins with harvesting of materials. Historically speaking, farmers usually cultivated kozo and mitsumata during the colder months when their food crops would not grow, and they cut and processed the bark during the wintertime. Selected branches would be steamed in big barrels to help soften the fibers and to aid in removal of the outer bark.

    Kozo branches have three layers – a dark outer bark, a green inner layer, and a light core. The light fibers are the main stock for washi, as they produce a clean, smooth sheet of paper. Sometimes the outer bark is used for decorative papers too. When the steaming process mentioned above is finished, the stalks are placed in water and the dark outer bark is removed. Then, workers scrape away the green layer of bark to reveal the white inner fibers. These finished branches are dried and set aside for the next step, which is bleaching.

    Traditionally, bleaching used all natural resources to obtain a bright white paper. Placing the branches in clean river water and exposing them to sunlight can remove most of the inherent color. Some modern washi makers use chemicals to bleach the fibers to a lighter color, but many still use this time-tested technique.

    The branches are now ready to be turned into paper pulp. They are boiled in an alkali solution, which helps to break apart the natural fibers. The fibers are then rinsed and bleached again, either using traditional methods with water or snow, or with chemical bleaches like sodium hypochlorite. After rinsing, the fibers are beaten with a wooden mallet on a stone surface. The softened fibers are placed in a large vat of water called a suki bune. The paper is ready to be formed!

    It takes a skilled craftsperson to make a nice piece of washi. The equipment is heavy, and although there are bamboo suspensions that attach the large paper frames to the ceiling, it takes a considerable amount of skill to handle them efficiently. The main frame, or mold, is dipped down into the vat of water and fibers, and a thin layer of fibers is collected. The first layer is very important, because it will end up as the face, or good side, of the paper. A thin mat of bamboo and silk threads helps to keep the fibers evenly distributed on the screen. The papermakers will dip the paper mold into the water several times until the paper is at a desired thickness.

    The paper is removed from the mold and placed on a stack of other newly made sheets. They are left to air-dry overnight, then are placed in a press to remove more water. Each piece of washi is then attached to a plank of wood and laid out in the sun for a final drying and sun bleaching. The paper is finally finished when it is removed from these boards. It is inspected and graded depending on thickness and softness. Each papermaker has a distinctly different finished product due to the many steps involved in creation.

    Though the process to create washi is very time consuming, it is worth the effort. Washi’s delicate texture and soft feel make it a prized possession for writers and calligraphers. It also has a wide range of alternative applications, from small personal items to large shoji screens in homes.

    From a Western perspective, lanterns, fans, and umbrellas are some of the most recognizable symbols of Japan. When we go to Japantown or cultural celebrations in communities, we often see these icons first.

    Hundreds of lanterns light up the warm summer nights during festivals, and their bright colors add to the celebratory atmosphere. Lanterns are covered with a sturdy sheet of washi to protect the light inside; the paper is laid upon thin strips of bamboo, which create the distinctive shape of the lamp. Modern Japanese designers like Isamu Noguchi have created new shapes of lanterns for more modern applications in the home. Noguchi’s lamps sparked the current trend for using paper lanterns with electric bulbs in interior design.

    Though we often think of the umbrella as a protective object meant for rainy weather, it is also a must-have during the blazing heat of summer. Popular in China and Japan, the paper umbrella is a very functional accessory because it blocks out UV rays from the sun. Though you do not see as many in modern cities, they still make appearances in the countryside and at special occasions. Washi umbrellas are often used as display items in the home too. Their beautifully painted exteriors can serve as art pieces that express Asian culture and history.

    Washi is a very general term meaning “Japanese paper.” Today, it denotes handmade papers in a variety of styles, from sheer and airy to thick and textured. Many are printed with patterns, too. This month, we will take a closer look at the types of washi paper and how they are made. We will also explore washi’s many uses in everyday items.

    How is handmade paper different from your everyday printer paper or newsprint? Well, there are lots of differences. The most important is the material: the majority of machine-produced paper we use is made from evergreen trees like pine and redwood. The fibers are ground up into a very fine paste, and many of the processing chemicals remain in the finished paper. Washi, on the other hand, is made with the bark of deciduous bushes. Instead of grinding up the bark, the fibers are carefully separated and left in long strands. This strengthens the paper and gives it a soft, fabric-like quality. The finished product is less likely to tear because the fibers do not all lie parallel.

    Washi is most commonly made from the bark of kozo, gampi, and mitsumata. These three plants are native to Japan, and they can be easily harvested during wintertime when paper is traditionally made. Originally, papermakers took advantage of the native plants in their environment, but now many communities plant kozo or mitsumata specifically for production. Washi is divided into three categories based on these fiber contents. Each type of washi has a distinctly different look, feel, and purpose.

    Paper made with the kozo (a.k.a. mulberry) plant is by far the most widely produced in the current market. Mulberry bushes are native to many areas in Japan, but farmers cultivate them for paper as well. Different varieties of kozo produce unique characteristics in washi, so some papermakers order plants from various regions of Japan. Kozo has strong, sinewy fibers and makes a paper sturdy enough for shoji, the screen dividers used in traditional homes. Kozo paper can be folded many times without breaking or tearing. It is ideal for printing because the fibers do not shrink or expand with moisture.

    Gampi is a deciduous plant found in some regions of Japan. It is much harder to cultivate, so it is difficult to obtain bark for papermaking. However, the plant yields a very high-quality paper with a beautiful sheen and a sheer, translucent quality. It is strong and is said to last forever. A naturally occurring chemical in the bark repels paper eating insects, and the paper is resistant to water absorption.

    Mitsumata, the third type of plant utilized for paper production, has been used since the 16th century. It has short, soft fibers that absorb water and ink well. Like gampi, it has a natural insect repellant in its bark. All of the best mitsumata plants are used for the production of Japanese bank notes, so washi makers begin with a lower-quality material. However, mitsumata makes a good-quality paper when paired with kozo or gampi.

    The papermaking process begins with harvesting of materials. Historically speaking, farmers usually cultivated kozo and mitsumata during the colder months when their food crops would not grow, and they cut and processed the bark during the wintertime. Selected branches would be steamed in big barrels to help soften the fibers and to aid in removal of the outer bark.

    Kozo branches have three layers – a dark outer bark, a green inner layer, and a light core. The light fibers are the main stock for washi, as they produce a clean, smooth sheet of paper. Sometimes the outer bark is used for decorative papers too. When the steaming process mentioned above is finished, the stalks are placed in water and the dark outer bark is removed. Then, workers scrape away the green layer of bark to reveal the white inner fibers. These finished branches are dried and set aside for the next step, which is bleaching.

    Traditionally, bleaching used all natural resources to obtain a bright white paper. Placing the branches in clean river water and exposing them to sunlight can remove most of the inherent color. Some modern washi makers use chemicals to bleach the fibers to a lighter color, but many still use this time-tested technique.

    The branches are now ready to be turned into paper pulp. They are boiled in an alkali solution, which helps to break apart the natural fibers. The fibers are then rinsed and bleached again, either using traditional methods with water or snow, or with chemical bleaches like sodium hypochlorite. After rinsing, the fibers are beaten with a wooden mallet on a stone surface. The softened fibers are placed in a large vat of water called a suki bune. The paper is ready to be formed!

    It takes a skilled craftsperson to make a nice piece of washi. The equipment is heavy, and although there are bamboo suspensions that attach the large paper frames to the ceiling, it takes a considerable amount of skill to handle them efficiently. The main frame, or mold, is dipped down into the vat of water and fibers, and a thin layer of fibers is collected. The first layer is very important, because it will end up as the face, or good side, of the paper. A thin mat of bamboo and silk threads helps to keep the fibers evenly distributed on the screen. The papermakers will dip the paper mold into the water several times until the paper is at a desired thickness.

    The paper is removed from the mold and placed on a stack of other newly made sheets. They are left to air-dry overnight, then are placed in a press to remove more water. Each piece of washi is then attached to a plank of wood and laid out in the sun for a final drying and sun bleaching. The paper is finally finished when it is removed from these boards. It is inspected and graded depending on thickness and softness. Each papermaker has a distinctly different finished product due to the many steps involved in creation.

    Though the process to create washi is very time consuming, it is worth the effort. Washi’s delicate texture and soft feel make it a prized possession for writers and calligraphers. It also has a wide range of alternative applications, from small personal items to large shoji screens in homes.

    From a Western perspective, lanterns, fans, and umbrellas are some of the most recognizable symbols of Japan. When we go to Japantown or cultural celebrations in communities, we often see these icons first.

    Hundreds of lanterns light up the warm summer nights during festivals, and their bright colors add to the celebratory atmosphere. Lanterns are covered with a sturdy sheet of washi to protect the light inside; the paper is laid upon thin strips of bamboo, which create the distinctive shape of the lamp. Modern Japanese designers like Isamu Noguchi have created new shapes of lanterns for more modern applications in the home. Noguchi’s lamps sparked the current trend for using paper lanterns with electric bulbs in interior design.

    Though we often think of the umbrella as a protective object meant for rainy weather, it is also a must-have during the blazing heat of summer. Popular in China and Japan, the paper umbrella is a very functional accessory because it blocks out UV rays from the sun. Though you do not see as many in modern cities, they still make appearances in the countryside and at special occasions. Washi umbrellas are often used as display items in the home too. Their beautifully painted exteriors can serve as art pieces that express Asian culture and history.

    Fans are one of the most widely treasured souvenirs from Oriental cultures. Western tourists in the 19th Century brought them home as examples of crafts from Japan, and displayed them among other artifacts from their worldly travels. Japanese fans were often made of washi with bamboo or ivory spines. The soft paper could be folded up many times without breaking or tearing. Like umbrellas, fans make a nice display item when arranged on a wall.

    Washi is also used in the home as a room divider. Shoji screens are made of layers of washi on a wooden or bamboo frame. The sliding partitions let in light and help to balance the room’s temperature. In ancient times, the screens were sometimes used as a canvas for intricate murals! Each screen is made of six layers of paper. The outer layers usually have finer textures, and some are printed with patterns. Shoji have remained popular throughout the world because their simple style adds a touch of warmth to modern architecture.

    Washi has an important role in Shinto ceremonies in Japan. Shinto followers believe in spirits or gods who exist in all natural things; they also strive for purity and a clean way of living. Shinto shrines often have an area for offerings to the gods. Washi is tied onto branches of the sacred sasaki tree in these spots. Washi is also used in shimenawa, which is a sort of sacred border. Shinto worshippers cordon off an area of nature near a shrine as an unspoiled plot of land, and place shimenawa around the perimeter. The washi is folded and bound into ropes of straw as a decorative boundary.

    Daruma dolls are also made with washi paper. Though there are many varieties of daruma dolls, including ones made of wood or recycled paper, washi darumas are still sold. The little dolls are symbols of Bodhidharma, the monk who brought Zen Buddhism to China. They encourage the owner to achieve a goal or persevere through tough situations. You can read more about daruma dolls in our archived newsletter section. Children and adults alike treasure Daruma dolls – even politicians keep darumas during election campaigns.

    The use of washi in everyday items has declined because of industrial papermaking and global trade. However, shops still carry a wide array of washi products, including fine calligraphy papers and notecards. Japanese people use washi to wrap special gifts, and some printed papers are used for other crafts. For example, they cover hollowed eggshells with printed washi for a decorative display item. The papered eggs highlight the beautiful variety of colorful papers available. We carry a nice book about washi crafts – you can use the paper for origami, fancy gift cards, and many other crafts.

    What kinds of patterns are printed on washi? The majority are small repeating patterns with colorful backgrounds. Nature themes are always popular, and flowered papers come in many color variations. There are also printed repeats, called “diaper patterns,” which include fan shapes and simple dot and line shapes. Many of these patterns came from traditional textile patterns, so decorative papers keep alive a cultural tradition of patterning and decoration. Take a look at our selection of printed washi in the origami materials section to see examples!

    Washi can be made with patterns applied into the surface as the sheet is being produced. For instance, fibers dyed with indigo can be added in large, swirling patterns before the paper is taken out of the screen. Some patterns are created using tin molds similar to cookie cutters. The colored paper pulp is arranged inside the mold, while the outside is filled with white pulp. Papers like this are very expensive due to their labor-intensive process. However, the unrivaled beauty of handmade paper like this makes them a worthwhile investment for special applications.

    We carry a nice selection of washi wallets here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen. They feature prints of geisha paintings – you can enjoy a little bit of Japanese culture every time you go out on the town. Washi’s strength and durability makes it a great alternative to leather wallets. Wow your friends with your pocketbook and your knowledge of washi’s importance in Japanese history and culture.

    		  

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    Shintoism, or Shinto, can be translated into “way of the gods”, and is the indigenous spiritual practice of the people of Japan.  Although most people in Japan today see themselves as non-religious, many of them continue to observe many Shinto and Buddhist practices as part of their cultural identity. 

    Shintoism is recorded in Japan as early as the 5th century B.C.  Originating from oral traditions, Shintoism has its own creational myth, and establishes the Japanese imperial family as the offspring of deities and the foundation of Japanese culture.  The word “Shinto” is made up of the word “Shin” or Kami, which refers to spirits and gods, and “To” which comes from the Chinese word “Dao” which refers to the path or the way.

    Shintoism is believed to be the indigenous belief system of the people of Japan.  And although Shinto beliefs today have become integrated and influenced by foreign religious thoughts that were imported into Japan such as:  Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism, Shintoism is still recognized as native to the people and island of Japan.

    Shinto Beliefs

    Kami
    Shintoism is based on a belief in “Kami”.  In Shinto beliefs, kami is the main object of worship.  Although “Kami” is commonly translated into god or spirits in English, the concept of “Kami” is actually more complicated than the common understanding of god and spirit in the Western culture.

    In Shintoism, the word “Kami” can carry the meaning of a being or the essence of existence.  The word is sometimes used to define the essence of existence that is found in all things.  The word, “Kami” itself means “that which is hidden”, and the property of this concept refers to that which is sacred.  However, even though all things contain kami, only those that reveal their kami nature can be referred to as kami. 

    Unlike gods and spirits in the Western culture, kami are not omnipotent.  They are not all knowing and can sometimes make mistakes.  They also do not exist in a separate supernatural realm, but inhabit the same world as humans do and in the world of nature. 

    Kami are not intrinsically and essentially different from human beings, but are a higher manifestation of the same life energy.  In Shinto belief, kami can refer to any of the following:  Gods that created the universe, the spirit inhabiting living beings, guardian spirits of land and occupations, elements of nature such as rivers or mountains, or powerful forces of nature such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, and human beings who become kami after death. 

    Purity
    In Shinto belief, the concept of purity is of importance.  It is believed that everyone is born pure and good, and that sins and impurity occurs later in life.  Impurity comes about because of moral, physical, and spiritual pollution.  Known as “tsumi”, this form of pollution is similar in concept to the concept of sin, with the difference being that tsumi may sometimes occur outside of one’s control.  Tsumi can sometimes include diseases disasters, and errors.  Things relating to death and the dead are considered highly impure.  Ritual cleansing is required to purify one’s moral, physical and spiritual state of being. 

    Shrines
    The worship of kami and purification rituals are done at shrines.  Shinto shrines in Japan are recognizable by their unique gates known as “torii” made up of two tall vertical beams and two cross bar beams on the top that demarcates the scared space of the shrine from common space.  Sometimes that are more than one entrance into shrine grounds, but all entrances will be marked by a torii.

    Beyond the torii, other symbolic barriers also demarcate sacred spaces.  These include statues of protection, fences, ropes and other forms of sacred markers.

    Shines are open to the public.  And anyone can visit a shrine.  Visitation of a shrine is known as “omairi”.  As shrines are sacred spaces, visitors are expected to behave respectfully.  Typically there are several basic steps for a visitor during omairi:

    Bow respectfully at the entrance gate.  Often large washing basins, often made of stone or wood, are available for shrine visitors.  These wash basins are for visitors to perform temizu. 

    Temizu is the purification process for all visitors.  First, pick up the long handled wooden scooper with one’s right hand.  Fill it up with water and pour some of the water over one’s left hand for cleansing.  Next switch the scooper to one’s left hand and pour some of the water over one’s right hand for cleansing.  Transfer the scooper back to one’s right hand, and cup one’s left hand and pour some of the remaining water into the cupped left hand.  With one’s cupped hand, bring the water to one’s mouth, take water into one’s mouth and swish the water inside one’s mouth without drinking.  Spit the water out gentle back into one’s cupped hand.  Never pour dirty water back into the wash basin.  Now, hold scoop vertically so that remaining water will wash off the handle.  Replace scooper, and proceed to enter shrine. 

    Because temizu is meant to be a cleansing rite prior to entering the shrine, actions that contaminate the wash basin and scoopers are a taboo.  Never pour dirtied water back into the wash basin and never place lips directly on the scooper as that is seen as contamination. 

    Rites and Rituals
    Rites of purification are known as “harae” and are done daily in Shinto shrines.  Harae involve prayers and offerings of specific food and fruit items. Typical offerings include:  fruits, vegetables, fish, salt, rice, mochi, sake and sakaki tree branches. 

    Other than prayers and food offerings, water purification rituals are also conducted in shrines.  Water purification includes the temizu done at the entrance of the shrine, where believers wash their hands and mouths.  Sometimes, believers also conduct purifications under a waterfall or in a river. 

    In Shinto shrines, believers may also obtain a variety of protection amulets and protective charms.  Believers can inscribe wishes that they wish fulfilled on “ema”, a small wooden plaque where wishes can be written on and placed within shrine grounds.  “Ofuda” paper or metal or wood talismans are also obtainable in shrines.  These ofuda are usually inscribed with names of kamis and are typically placed in homes at altars for protection.  Personal amulets known as “omamori” are also available to ward off bad luck, gain better health, improve work or school performance, or to ensure safe driving and good business.

    Other lucky items that are available in shrines include “daruma” a round paper doll based on the monk “Bodhidharma” with unpainted eyes.  Believers paint in one eye when setting a goal or declaring a wish, and paint in the other eye when their goal is accomplished.  Earthen ware bells known as “dorei” are also available in shrines.  The bells are typically shaped in forms of zodiac animals and are used to usher in good fortune. 

    Beyond the obtaining of protective amulets and purification rituals mentioned above, an ancient Shinto ritualistic dance known as “kagura” is also performed in shrines.  The song and dance in kagura are meant to summon gods and blessings.  The music arrangement and incantations of the kagura are meant to invite kamis to join in the dance. 

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    -- FATHER'S DAY SALE--

    -- THE LATEST FROM OUR KITCHEN --

    -- GIFT REGISTRY--

    -- GET READY FOR SUMMER--
    Multi-Colored Glass Sake Set
    Was: $29.65
    SALE: $26.95
    Sake Masu 1
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.95
    Golden Waving Solar Powered Lucky Cat
    Was: $36.25
    SALE: $32.65
    Pink Spring Dance of the Dragonfly Japanese Style Sushi Dinner Sets for Two
    Was: $40.05
    SALE: $37.55
    Green Spring Dance of the Dragonfly Sushi Plate Set for Two
    Was: $40.05
    SALE: $37.55
    Fruit Saucer Set
    Was: $22.25
    SALE: $20.05
    White Cranes in Flight Blue Waves Japanese Crane Rice Bowls Set for Six
    Was: $59.70
    SALE: $46.65
    Adorable Multi-Colored Four Piece Fortune Cookie Chopsticks Rest Set of Five
    $18.95

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    -Brand New Collection-

    -- Wedding Gift Guide--

    --Cherry Blossom Collection now available in SINGLES!-
    9-3/4 Inch Japanese Cherry Blossom Plate
    Was: $25.05
    SALE: $20.95
    9-3/4 Inch Cherry Blossom Bowl
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $26.15
    Sky Blue Cherry Blossom Ceramic Spoon
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $5.05
    Cherry Blossom Stone Mug
    Was: $13.15
    SALE: $11.25
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    -The Latest From Our Kitchen-

    -- Gift Ideas for Your Student--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
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    -Make Your Own Set!-

    -- Plan your next Corporate Event!--

    -- MORE BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Vertical Lines Black Iwachu Cast Iron Tea Pot
    Was: $118.95
    SALE: $105.55
       
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    -Yummy Fried Foods!-

     

     
     
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    -- 4 DAYS ONLY!--

    -- PARTY IDEAS GUIDE FOR HALLOWEEN --

    -- THE LATEST FROM OUR KITCHEN --

    -- HURRY BEFORE THEY SELL OUT--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Goal Setting Daruma Decorative Tea Tins
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $8.95
    Peaceful Bamboo Oriental Tea Set for Two
    Was: $57.55
    SALE: $51.75
    Dark Teal Green Chinese Lidded Tea Mug
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $10.05
    Ranking Sumo Wrestler Mug
    Was: $11.05
    SALE: $9.95
    Floral Daruma Chawanmushi Cup
    Was: $23.75
    SALE: $21.15
           
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    -- Holiday Gift Guide--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Playful Koi Fish Over a Pond Japanese Lacquered Chopsticks
    $3.75
    Dark Bamboo Chopsticks Box
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $3.95
       
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    -- 3 DAYS ONLY!--

    -- TABLEWARE SETTING IDEAS FOR THANKSGIVING --

    -- Watch on YouTube for Ideas! --

    -- EARN POINTS BY REFERRING A FRIEND!--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
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    -- New from our Kitchen--

    -- Halloween Party Ideas--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Large Tenmoku Japanese Earthenware Rice Pot
    Was: $149.95
    SALE: $135.95
    Large Matte Black Japanese Clay Rice Pot
    Was: $149.95
    SALE: $135.95
    8-1/2 Inch Owl Family Japanese Nabe Pot
    Was: $81.95
    SALE: $73.75
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    -- 1 DAY ONLY!--

    -- TABLEWARE SETTING IDEAS FOR THANKSGIVING --

    -- The Latest from MrsLinsKitchen! --

    -- HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE!--

    -- TABLEWARE COLLECTIONS FOR THANKSGIVING--
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    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Season of Cherry Blossoms Spring Colors Shallow Japanese Bowls Set for Four
    $19.95
       
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    -- 4 DAYS ONLY!--

    -- HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE--

    -- HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE--

    -- BEST SELLERS--
    Geisha Trio Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha w/ Gu-Zin Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Hokusai Tidal Wave Paper Wallet
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.95
    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.95
    SALE: $30.05
    Stove Top Fish Roaster
    Was: $19.35
    SALE: $17.45
    Iron Tamago Pan
    Was: $24.35
    SALE: $21.95
    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $37.15
    Maple Leaves Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    12 Inch Bamboo Steamer
    Was: $27.85
    SALE: $25.05
    Fire Rings Pattern Chopsticks
    Was: $7.85
    SALE: $7.05
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $5.05
    Longevity Black Chopstick W/ Case
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Longevity Cranes Chopsticks Set
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Red Magnolia Chopstick Set with Tube
    Was: $19.25
    SALE: $17.35
    Tiny Metallic White Maneki Neko Cat
    Was: $8.95
    SALE: $7.05
    Seven Inch White Maneki Neko
    Was: $17.95
    SALE: $16.85
    Tiny Red Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Chinese Calligraphy Sake Set
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $13.55
    Tsunami Sake Set
    Was: $24.75
    SALE: $19.95
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Happiness Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $8.65
    SALE: $7.75
    Sake Masu 1
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.95
    Five Pattern Noodle Bowl Set III
    Was: $53.55
    SALE: $44.45
    Porcelain Karakusa Japanese Bowl Gift Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.55
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl Set
    Was: $51.85
    SALE: $41.95
    Blue Dragonfly Sushi Set for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $32.95
    Contemporary Zen Black Sushi and Sake Set
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $56.25
    Salmon Surprise Appetizer Set
    Was: $52.95
    SALE: $39.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
    Was: $25.35
    SALE: $22.55
    Large Serving Cherry Blossom Bowl
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $30.35
    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
    Was: $40.25
    SALE: $36.25
    Adorable Tea for Two Puppy Tea Set
    Was: $48.75
    SALE: $39.95
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    -- HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE--

    -- RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS--
    Turquoise Sky and Earth
    Blue Dragonfly
    Blooming Blue and White Cherry Blossom
    Moss Green
    Black Alloy
    Dark Blue Cherry Blossom Dinner Plate
    Was: $23.95
    SALE: $21.25
    Breaking Wave of Kanagawa Tea Set
    Was: $68.85
    SALE: $61.85
    Green Cherry Blossom Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $55.55
    Earthen Japanese Tea Cups Set for Five
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $34.15
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    -- Start Decorating!--

    -- Stunning Holiday Cards--

    -- Plan Your Holiday Dinner--

    -- BEST SELLERS--
    Geisha Trio Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha w/ Gu-Zin Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Hokusai Tidal Wave Paper Wallet
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.95
    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.95
    SALE: $30.05
    Stove Top Fish Roaster
    Was: $19.35
    SALE: $17.45
    Iron Tamago Pan
    Was: $24.35
    SALE: $21.95
    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $37.15
    Maple Leaves Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    12 Inch Bamboo Steamer
    Was: $27.85
    SALE: $25.05
    Fire Rings Pattern Chopsticks
    Was: $7.85
    SALE: $7.05
    Travel Chopsticks II
    Was: $9.95
    SALE: $5.05
    Longevity Black Chopstick W/ Case
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Longevity Cranes Chopsticks Set
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $7.25
    Red Magnolia Chopstick Set with Tube
    Was: $19.25
    SALE: $17.35
    Tiny Metallic White Maneki Neko Cat
    Was: $8.95
    SALE: $7.05
    Seven Inch White Maneki Neko
    Was: $17.95
    SALE: $16.85
    Tiny Red Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Chinese Calligraphy Sake Set
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $13.55
    Tsunami Sake Set
    Was: $24.75
    SALE: $19.95
    Polished Earthen Green Authentic Sake Set
    Was: $37.95
    SALE: $34.25
    Happiness Sake Masu Cup
    Was: $8.65
    SALE: $7.75
    Sake Masu 1
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $24.95
    Five Pattern Noodle Bowl Set III
    Was: $53.55
    SALE: $44.45
    Porcelain Karakusa Japanese Bowl Gift Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.55
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl Set
    Was: $51.85
    SALE: $41.95
    Blue Dragonfly Sushi Set for Two
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $32.95
    Contemporary Zen Black Sushi and Sake Set
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $56.25
    Salmon Surprise Appetizer Set
    Was: $52.95
    SALE: $39.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
    Was: $25.35
    SALE: $22.55
    Large Serving Cherry Blossom Bowl
    Was: $33.75
    SALE: $30.35
    Jade Green Asian Inspired Tea Set
    Was: $40.25
    SALE: $36.25
    Adorable Tea for Two Puppy Tea Set
    Was: $48.75
    SALE: $39.95
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    --GIVE THE BEST GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY--


    Not only for Japanese egg custard dish, chawanmushi cups can be used to serve ice cream,
    appetizer bites, delicate salads, or even tiny servings of soup!

    Floral Daruma Chawanmushi Cup
    Was: $23.75
    SALE: $19.05

    << Shop all Chawanmushi Cups >>

    Rice bowl sets are very versitile and are fantastic holiday presents.

    << Shop all Rice Bowl Sets>>

    Storing all the leftover foods with some beautiful, reusable, and convenient bowls with lids!

    << Shop all Bowls With Lids>>

    Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with unique Yixing mugs.

    << Shop all Yixing Mugs >>

    Putting a pair of elegant chopticks into a handmade origami pouch will make your stocking
    stuffers more personal and meaningful.

    << Shop all Chopsticks >>

    Organize your jewelries and keep them in place with stackable jewelry boxes.

    Butterfly Motif Bento Box with Handle
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.95
    Small Black Cherry Blossom Jewelry Box
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $30.25
    Mini Brick Colored Bento Box
    Was: $47.55
    SALE: $42.75

    << Shop all Jewelry Boxes >>

    Wishing your loved ones good luck by gifting them Japanese Good Luck Cats.

    White Japanese Good Luck Cat
    Was: $12.55
    SALE: $10.05
    Almost Seven Inch Black Maneki Neko
    Was: $17.95
    SALE: $15.25

    << Shop all Lucky Cats >>

    Often purchased for the beginning of a new venture like the new year. Daruma dolls are
    displayed in most businesses and homes as a symbol of good luck.

    Three and a Half Inch Red Daruma
    Was: $11.95
    SALE: $10.55
    Tiny Minty Green Daruma
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Eight Inch Red Daruma
    Was: $41.55
    SALE: $35.25

    << Shop all Daruma >>


    Displaying Geisha dolls is one easy way to personalize a room and give your home that
    warm, cozy and lived-in feeling.

    << Shop all Asian Dolls >>

    Kokeshi dolls are colorful and fun collectibles that makes for fine collector's items and great gifts.
    Lucky Daruma Kokeshi
    Was: $24.85
    SALE: $19.95

    << Shop all Kokeshi Dolls >>

    Japanese paper wallets are made of washi paper. Soft, lightweight and durable, they
    are great as money or card holders.

    Hokusai Tidal Wave Paper Wallet
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.95

    << Shop all Paper Wallets >>

    Fun and creative gifts for kids, origami papers can be used to make origami cranes,
    origami boxes, origami animals and other simple origami patterns.

    Watercolor Dot Pattern Origami Paper
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $3.55
    5-7/8 Spring Flower Origami Paper""
    Was: $4.25
    SALE: $3.75

    << Shop all Origami Papers >>

    -- HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE--
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    -- LAST MINUTE SAVINGS--

    -- STUFF THE STOCKINGS--
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was:$6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Geisha Paper Wallet
    Was:$6.95
    SALE: $6.25
    Jaded Lion-Head Massager
    Was:$20.95
    SALE:$16.95
    Assorted Colorful Asian Clip Magnets
    Was:$11.25
    SALE:$9.05

    -- GET YOUR ORDER IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS --
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    -WEEKLY SPECIAL-

    -- New Years Resolution with DARUMA--
     
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    --GIVE THE BEST GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY--

    DONABE POTS

    Donabe pots are great for stews, soups, hot pots and curries.

    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $39.15

    << Shop all Donabe Pots >>



    WOK SETS

    Chinese woks are perfect for stir fried dishes.

    << Shop all Wok Sets>>



    BOWL SETS

    Incredibly versatile, the bow sets can be used to serve rice dishes, noodle soups, stews or even desserts.


    << Shop all Bowl Sets >>



    SAKE SETS

    Enjoy sake and celebrate with friends and families in style.

    Cooling Blue Glass Sake Set III
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $22.25


    << Shop all Sake Sets >>



    TEAWARE


    Warm up your spirit and sooth your soul with some fragant hot tea served in elegant tea set.
    Multi Dots Red Tetsubin Tea Set
    Was: $56.25
    SALE: $51.05

    << Shop all Teaware >>



    SUSHI MAKING ESSENTIALS


    Everything you need to create that perfect sushi at home.

    15-1/4 Inch Sushi Rice Mixing Bowl
    Was: $71.25
    SALE: $64.15
    Spam Sushi Mold – Small
    Was: $10.50
    SALE: $9.45

    << Shop all Sushi Making Essentials >>


    SUSHI SETS


    Serve home-made sushi with beautiful and matching Japanese sushi sets.

    Cherry Blossom Tableware Set for Two II
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $35.95
    Blue Dragonfly Bowl and Plate Set for Two
    Was: $45.75
    SALE: $39.95

    << Shop all Sushi Sets >>


    -- HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE--
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    -- New from our Kitchen! --

    -- Learn about Hinamatsuri--

    -- Perfect gift for Gir's Day! --
    Somber Japanese Wood Doll
    Was: $46.95
    SALE: $43.55
    Modest Yellow Kimono Wooden Japanese Doll
    Was: $62.95
    SALE: $55.55
    Purple Iris Kimono Japanese Musical Doll
    Was: $77.95
    SALE: $68.85
    15 Inch Fan Dance Geisha Doll
    Was: $32.95
    SALE: $29.95
    Japanese Geisha Doll w/ Parasol
    Was: $22.95
    SALE: $20.65
    Fabric Geisha Doll in Cherry Blossom Robe
    Was: $22.95
    SALE: $19.95
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    -- RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS--
    Adorable Pink Bunny Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $41.25
    SALE: $33.35
    Happy Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $5.95
    Purse Bunny Key Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $5.95
    White Rabbit Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.55
    Little Bunny Childrens Chopsticks
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.55
    Rabbit Pewter Pendant
    Was: $6.25
    SALE: $3.15
    Animal Faces Origami Paper
    Was: $8.25
    SALE: $4.15
    Six Inch Lavender Origami Paper Set
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $2.75
    6 Inch Pastel Pink Origami Paper
    Was: $4.05
    SALE: $2.75
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-032516||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement 3/25/16"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
     

    -- SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EASTER SALE--

    -- SPRING IS HERE--

    -- GET READY FOR SUMMER--

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    -- New from our Kitchen! --

    -- Limited Quantity!--

    -- Perfect gift for Gir's Day! --
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-041517||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement 4/15/17"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
     

     

    -- New from our Kitchen! --

    --BRAND NEW ITEMS!--
           
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-042618||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement 4/26/18"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"
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    -- RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS--
    Crimson Lucky Laughing Buddha Jade Pendant
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $12.95
    Geisha w/ Gu-Zin Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Geisha with Umbrella Paper Wallet
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $30.05
    Elegant Iris Porcelain Asian Platter
    Was: $54.95
    SALE: $49.45
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-052617||INFO|"Web Announcement 5/26/17"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document

    -- New from our Kitchen--
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    -- GET IT IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY!--
    Use FedEx Ground/Home Delivery, Express or Next Day Air Service, USPS Priority or 1st Class Mail
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    -- SAVE SAVE SAVE!--

     
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    -- New from our Kitchen--

    -- Wedding Gifts, Favors & Gift Registry--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Lucky Karakusa White Sake Serving Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.05
    Lucky Karakusa Black Ceramic Sake Set
    Was: $49.95
    SALE: $45.05
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-070917||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement 7/9/17"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-080215||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement 8/2/15"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
     

    -- OUR BIGGEST SALE YET--

    -- GIFT GUIDE FOR BACK TO SCHOOL --

    -- THE LATEST FROM OUR KITCHEN --

    -- SAVE NOW--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
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    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Arctic Ice Japanese Tea Set
    Was: $59.95
    SALE: $53.35
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    Tri-Shape Rice Mold
    Was:$6.95
    SALE:$6.25
    Eight-Inch Rice Paddle
    Was: $1.65
    SALE: $1.35
    Seafood Scissors and Scoops Set
    Was: $6.55
    SALE: $5.15
    GETTING READY FOR AUTUMN
    Maple Leaves Donabe
    Was:$74.95
    SALE:$67.55
    Salmon Surprise Tea Set
    Was:$64.95
    SALE:$58.45
    Rich Burgundy Tea Set
    Was:$56.95
    SALE:$52.25
    		 
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    MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 11TH
    FEATURED PRODUCTS
    		 
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-holiday-sale-113012||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement Holiday Sale 11/30/12"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
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    CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR OF HORSE
    Horse and Monkey Yixing Teapot
    Was: $41.35
    SALE: $39.35
    Horse Yixing Teapot
    Was: $40.95
    SALE: $36.85
    Red Chinese Calligraphy Paper Fan
    Was: $2.55
    SALE: $2.05
    Red Kanji Longevity Character Trivet
    Was: $10.05
    SALE: $9.05
    Red Fan & Longevity Chopstick Rest
    Was: $4.15
    SALE: $3.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Sake Set
    Was: $15.05
    SALE: $13.55
    LATEST ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

     
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-nabemono-jan2013||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement January Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
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    -- Weekly Coupon Codes--

    -Latest from YouTube-

    -- Get Ready for Easter!--

    -- Great Gift Ideas for Spring-
    SALE: $4.95
    Cascading Cherry Blossoms Serving Bowl
    Was: $25.95
    SALE: $13.45
    Cherry Blossom Sake Set
    Was: $37.55
    SALE: $33.75
    Sparkling Crystal Sakura Lucky Charm
    Was: $9.35
    SALE: $8.45
    Cherry Blossom Flower Holder Origami
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.55
    Sweet Sakura Blossom Cell Phone Charm
    Was: $7.55
    SALE: $6.75
    Assorted Colorful Asian Clip Magnets
    Was: $11.25
    SALE: $4.95
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    -- HELPFUL GIFT GUIDE --

    -- THE LATEST FROM OUR KITCHEN --

    -- SAVE NOW--

    -- BRAND NEW PRODUCTS--
    Adorable Japanese Lucky Waving Cat Trio Storage Jar
    $45.95
    Cute Lucky Japanese Cat Newly Wed Pair of Double Jars
    $98.95
    		    
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-nlfeb2014||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement nlfeb2014: Chinese New Year & How to Choose Your First Wok"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
     
    FLOWERS OF CELEBRATION
    Dark Blue Plum Blossom Appetizer Plate Set
    Was: $46.25
    SALE: $43.95
    Red Chrysanthemum Bento Box
    Was: $43.95
    SALE: $39.65
    Bamboo Leaves Noren
    Was: $87.55
    SALE: $83.15
    Bamboo Forest Tea Set
    Was: $57.95
    SALE: $54.85
    VALENTINE'S DAY
    OUR LATEST YOUTUBE VIDEO
    		 
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    1000 LIKES FACEBOOK FANS GIVEAWAY!

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    FALL COLLECTION

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-nlsep2013||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement September 2013"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-120713||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement: Holiday Weekend Sale 2013"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document

    THE PERFECT GIFTS


    BEST SELLING FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

     
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-112013||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement: How To Make Beef Shabu Shabu YouTube Video"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document

    HOLIDAY HEALTHY MEAL
    Maple Leaves Donabe
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    7-1/2 Inch Hodgepodge Donabe
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $12.55
    ORNAMENTS & HOLIDAY CARDS
    Red Koi Eglomise Ornament
    Was: $15.95
    SALE: $10.25
    Light Green Cherry Blossom Glass Ball
    Was: $18.75
    SALE: $15.05
    Yellow and Red Peony Eglomise Ornament
    Was: $18.75
    SALE: $15.05
    Three Cranes Eglomise Ornament
    Was: $17.15
    SALE: $13.75

     
    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| web-announcement-021315||INFO1COLUMN|"Web Announcement: How to Make Niangao, Valentine's Day Sale and More"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document
     

    -- 3 DAYS SAVINGS --

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    [GETTING READY FOR FALL]
    Antiquated Earthen Donburi Bowl
    Was: $19.75
    SALE: $17.85
    Stoneware Dragonfly Infuser Tea Mug
    Was: $22.55
    SALE: $20.25
    9 Inch Cast Iron Nabe with Trivet
    Was: $39.95
    SALE: $37.95
    Shabu Shabu Cooking Pan
    Was: $66.25
    SALE: $62.95
    [NEW ARRIVALS]
    [MLK NEWS]
    [CURRENT COUPONS]
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    With your wedding day coming up, you’ll want to give your guests some amazing and unique wedding favors to remember your special day by. Here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, we’ve come up with a few wedding favor ideas to help give your guests a pleasant surprise. Check out some of our most popular wedding favors below!

    If you need help finding the perfect gift for the newlyweds or if you’re looking to fill your registry with wonderful products, check our Wedding Gifts & Registry page, where you can access our gift registry page as well as get tons of ideas for gifts and registry items!

    We know that you might have a lot of guests at your wedding, making the costs of wedding favors seem substantial. We are happy to provide a volume discount for your order if you purchase over $250 of one or two or our products. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at support@mrslinskitchen.com for more information.

    Chopsticks & Chopsticks Pouches

    Get creative with your wedding favors through origami! You can make your own origami chopstick pouches to put chopsticks in, making the wedding favors all the more meaningful since they were crafted by your hands. These origami chopstick pouches are simple and easy to make, and to make it even easier, we’ve created a video that you can follow along with to make these beautiful pouches. We also have a large variety of origami paper designs available, so the amount of designs you can create is endless! For a finishing touch, consider adding one of our many small charms to each pouch.

    If you are tight on time but love the thought of having chopsticks as wedding favors, you can also place the chopsticks in any chopstick bags or boxes that we have available.

    We have more than 500 chopstick designs available here at Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen, and several of these designs are under $1, making them the perfect wedding favor option for those on a tight budget. If you’re willing to treat your guests to something even more special, we also provide services for personalized engraved chopsticks, which are one-of-a-kind and will be an incredibly special reminder of your wedding day every time your guests use them. As this engraving service may take some time, please contact us as early as possible and our representative will help you figure out the time frame we can get the personalized chopsticks to you in time.

    Kimono Origami Paper
    Was: $20.65
    SALE: $17.55
    Red Magnolia Chopstick Set with Tube
    Was: $19.25
    SALE: $17.35
    5-7/8 Inch Crinkled Washi Origami Paper
    Was: $13.95
    SALE: $11.85
    Black and Gold Chopstick Set with Tube
    Was: $19.25
    SALE: $17.35
    Floral Pattern Origami Variety Pack
    Was: $9.75
    SALE: $8.55
    Cherry Blossom Flower Holder Origami
    Was: $7.25
    SALE: $5.55
    Jade Buddhist Deity Lucky Charm
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $5.95
    Red w/ Butterfly Chopstick
    Was: $0.95
    SALE: $0.85
    16 Sheets Lace Washi Origami Paper Set
    Was: $6.95
    SALE: $4.45

    Sauce Dishes

    Do you plan on leaving out treats as wedding favors for your guests? We’ve found that serving treats on beautifully designed dishes that your guests can take home is a great wedding favor idea! Sauce dishes are both beautiful and functional as wedding favors, and your guests will love to have a long-lasting reminder of your special day. Place candies, peanuts, or other small gifts in our floral treat dishes, which come in a variety of colors. Whether you have a set wedding theme or not, you will be sure to find the perfect wedding favors in our large selection of sauce dishes.

    If you need an idea for packaging these wonderful little dishes, we recommend buying round tulle from your local craft store to wrap the wedding favor in. To finish it off, write you and your fiancé’s name on a beautiful ribbon and tie it around the tulle so that the little favor is ready for your guests to take home and cherish!
    Blue Dragonfly Soy Sauce Dish
    Was: $6.65
    SALE: $5.95
    White Cherry Blossom Sauce Plate
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.35

     

    Chopsticks Rests and Small Fortune Gifts

    For a meaningful and special day, why not send your guests home with significant and symbolic wedding favors? Our fortune cookie and crane chopstick rests are small gifts packed with meaning. Fortune cookies are known to carry good fortune and wisdom, while cranes represent good fortune, longevity, and a long-lasting marriage. Small enough to fit in elegant boxes or organza bags from your local craft store, these wonderful chopstick rests can be sent home with personalized favor tags for your guests.

    Whether you and your fiancé are animal lovers or love the symbolism of cherry blossoms and cranes in Japanese culture, our wide variety of chopstick rests is sure to have something meaningful and beautiful for your guests to take home.

    Black Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $1.95
    SALE: $1.55
    White Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $1.95
    SALE: $1.45
    Red Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $1.65
    SALE: $1.35
    Miniature White Maneki Neko Statue
    Was: $5.95
    SALE: $4.75
    Tiny Metallic White Maneki Neko Cat
    Was: $8.95
    SALE: $7.55
    Super Tiny Porcelain Lucky Cats
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $4.35
    Maneki Neko Twins
    Was: $5.35
    SALE: $4.25
    Small Genuine Jade Ten Coins Charm
    Was: $5.05
    SALE: $2.55

    Handheld Folding Fans

    If you are having an outdoor wedding or you know your wedding guests are anticipating the hot summer months ahead, consider giving out some exquisite handheld fans as party favors for your guests to take home and use on those blazing summer days. Whether you love the vibrant colors on the Springtime Butterfly and Cherry Blossoms Folding Fan Set or the elegance of the Cherry Blossoms in Moonlight Folding Fan Set, the beautiful designs on these convenient folding fans will be sure to impress your guests. Whether your guests want to display these wonderful fans in their homes or if they simply want to put them in their bags to use whenever it gets too hot, these functional and gorgeously designed folding fans are guaranteed to be something your guests will absolutely love to take home.

    Storage Tins

    Leave your guests with stunning and practical wedding favors by giving them each a gorgeous little storage tin. Wrapped with age resistant washi paper, these storage tins all feature exquisite designs that will leave your guests amazed and elated to have received such a beautiful gift from you. These small tins are perfect for holding candies, nuts, change, jewelry, or any other small trinkets, making them a functional and long-lasting gift that your guests are bound to have a use for. Add an extra layer of meaning by putting a small charm in each tin so that your guests will be welcomed with a wonderful surprise when they open it.

    Decorative Tea Canister Pine Pattern
    Was: $10.45
    SALE: $9.35

     

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    WEDDING FAVORS: Looking for the unique wedding favors that will match your wedding theme? We have several asian themed products that are versatile and can be used for many themed weddings and make the perfect finishing touches on your guests tables.
    Blue Chopsticks with Cherry Blossom and Bamboo Fusion
    Longevity White Chopsticks
    Red Cherry Blossom Chopsticks
    Good Fortune rests for chopsticks
    Crane rests for chopsticks
    Chopstick Box and Bag Choices


    WEDDING GIFTS: Still looking for the perfect gift for the newlyweds? Why not surprise them and make it stand out by giving a unique asian motif gift that also has a special meaning behind them? We also have several asian cookwares that they will use for a lifetime!
    Elegant Sandy Bronze Karakusa Japanese Sushi Plates Set for Two
    Contemporary Zen Black Sushi and Sake Set
    Red Modern Double Happiness Ceramic Mug Set for Two
    Vintage Blue and White Floral Bouquet Japanese Teapot Set for Four
    7 Piece 14 Inch Double Handle Pre-Seasoned Round Bottom Wok Set
    Maple Leaves Donabe

    WEDDING REGISTRY: Gift giving at weddings is a way for your guests to help you celebrate and stock up your new home. If you're looking for tableware, we have wide variety of beautiful Asian tableware to choose from that will make your new dining table stylish and unique in your new home.
    Cherry Blossom
    Turquoise Sky and Earth
    Sushi Lovers’ Essential Sushi Making Kit
    Peach Cherry Blossom on White Porcelain Mug Set For Six
    Taiwanese Style Stainless Steel Soup Spoon
    Colorful Floral Chopsticks Mulitpack Set
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    Need to find the perfect gift for a couple of newlyweds? Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen provides a vast assortment of items that will make for beautiful and functional gifts to help in the couple’s new life together! Enchanting gifts that the newlyweds can display in their new home together will surely remind them of their joyous and special day! Items like the Adorable Japanese Wedding Doll or the Auspicious Red Asian Style Table Runner are beautiful additions to any room. Supply the newlyweds’ kitchen with an item from our wide variety of Asian cookware! Whether it be a functional wok set or a reliable Japanese donabe pot, home-cooked meals will be a highlight for this new couple when you give them these incredible kitchenware items! By the same token, delicious food should be served on beautiful tableware. Provide the newlyweds with enchanting Asian tableware for their meals together! Whether you gift them a meaningfully designed dinner set for two or supply them with a set of Japanese-inspired rice bowls, the couple will surely appreciate the high quality present that you give them! Much of our tableware features the crane, a symbol of a unified and long-lasting marriage. Send the couple well-wishes through this motif on our dinner set, chopsticks, and chopstick rests! Give a thoughtful and useful gift for the newlyweds to commemorate their special day and to use in the joyful days of married life ahead of them. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7710| :|7708| :|7726| :4105 :8313 :10938 :8933 :11898 :9670 :T1459 :9479 :11665 :11957 :9630 :9625 :8742 :8739 :8738 :9898 :8737 :9494 :12223 :12016 :9627 :11956 :10449 :T2376 :11959 :11960 :11618 :11961 :10864 :11958 :S1052 :11619 :11558 :10937 :11623 :8732 :10984 :12176 :8250 :8055 :8199 :12132 :11751 :11970 :11975 :8452 :12139 :12132 :10639 :12153 :6253 :6181 :6182 :6202 :6180 :6157 :6214 :12004 :12002)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wedding-gifts-44.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wedding-gifts-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| asian-gift-ideas-for-wedding-gifts-registry||INFO1COLUMN|"Wedding Gifts & Registry"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|" Untitled Document

    Are you having trouble finding the perfect gift for the newlyweds? Or are you looking for terrific items to put on your wedding registry? Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a variety of fresh and marvelous products that will make the Asian dining experience available to any newlyweds in their new home. We have a wide assortment of tableware gift sets that are excellent presents for couples and beautiful additions to the newlyweds’ dinnerware collection. However, aside from our sets, we have listed a multitude of product suggestions for exceptional gifts and registry items below!

    For more ideas on what you think newlyweds might need, check out our Asian Kitchen Guide, which will let you know the essentials of an Asian-inspired kitchen. We also have a Wedding Favors Idea Guide for soon-to-be married couples to get inspired with ideas that guests will absolutely love to take home and remember your special day by.

    Cranes: Symbol of Unity in Marriage



    The crane, or tsuru, is highly regarded in Japanese culture. Cranes are thought to be symbols of good luck and longevity, since Japanese legend has it that cranes are mystical creatures that live for a thousand years. As cranes only have one mate through the entirety of their lifespan and are extremely loyal to their partners, they also are seen to be symbols for the unity and lastingness of marriage. Consider giving some amazing traditional gifts such as the crane bento box or the crane soup bowl to wish the newlyweds a long, love-filled marriage while also adding incredible pieces to their tableware collection. Likewise, all the pieces from our Cranes In Flight and White Waves Collection make for stunning wedding gifts or tableware components to put on your registry!
    Black Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $1.95
    SALE: $1.55
    White Crane Chopstick Rest
    Was: $1.95
    SALE: $1.45
    Golden Cranes Chopsticks Box
    Was: $5.75
    SALE: $5.15
    Crane Motif Sushi Oke/ Divided Container
    Was: $31.25
    SALE: $29.65

    Red, Gold & Double Happiness: Colors and Symbols for Traditional Chinese Wedding

    Tap into Chinese culture with wedding gifts that hold deep symbolic meanings through their colors, Chinese characters, and designs. In Chinese culture, red is the traditional bridal color and represents good luck, joy, longevity, and prosperity. Wish the newlyweds a happy and fruitful marriage with our Red and White Double Happiness Mug or add an extra layer of meaning to your gift of money by putting it into a traditional red envelope. Another important color in Chinese culture is gold, which represents wealth, completeness, and luck. If you are thinking of performing a traditional tea ceremony at your wedding, complete it with a Gold Plum Blossom Yixing Teapot Set, with plum blossoms that represent inner strength and unyielding courage. To top it off, any item from our Chinese Calligraphy and Poem Collection makes for a classic addition to your wedding registry or a meaningful wedding gift!

    Chinese Calligraphy Rice Bowls
    Was: $23.55
    SALE: $21.15
    Good Wishes Sauce Dish Set
    Was: $27.55
    SALE: $16.95
    Chinese Calligraphy Sauce Dishes
    Was: $24.95
    SALE: $22.55
    Chinese Calligraphy Appetizer Plates
    Was: $47.05
    SALE: $42.35


    Gifts of Asian Kitchenware

    If you are looking to equip your kitchen for Asian-inspired meals or know that your newlywed friends will find certain Asian kitchenware useful, you’ve come to the right place! We have a wide assortment of Asian kitchenware, ranging from Chinese wok sets to sushi making kits. Make sure the newlyweds are fully prepared for any delicious Asian meal they aspire to create by exploring all the cookware and kitchen accessories available. If you are looking to create a modern Chinese kitchen but don’t know where to begin, check out our simple guide of must-haves for a complete Asian kitchen.

    Large Beige Shabu Shabu/Hibachi Grill Base
    Was: $23.55
    SALE: $20.05
    Stainless Steel Shabu-Shabu Pan
    Was: $71.85
    SALE: $61.15
    8-3/4 Inch Blue Lines Donabe
    Was: $78.75
    SALE: $70.85
    Maple Leaves Japanese Clay Pot
    Was: $74.95
    SALE: $67.55
    Blue Flowers Medium Donabe Pot
    Was: $62.75
    SALE: $56.45
    Two Piece Floral Vegetable Cutters
    Was: $4.95
    SALE: $3.25
    Dumpling Maker
    Was: $5.55
    SALE: $4.75
    Benriner Vegetable Turning Slicer
    Was: $149.95
    SALE: $65.95
    Food Sculpting Tool Set
    Was: $13.65
    SALE: $9.55
    Chinese Cleaver
    Was: $35.25
    SALE: $31.75

    Gifts of Asian Tableware

    Without a doubt, newlyweds are going to need some brand new tableware for their new home. Our large variety of tableware collections is sure to have the perfect style for every married couple to put on their registry or receive as a gift. Each unique collection has a certain charm and design that will make dinner parties or meals at home all the more special. Whether the newlyweds are going for a down-to-earth look they can get from the Pale Blue and Earthen Crackled Sand Collection or if the newlyweds love the traditional and symbolic nature of the Cherry Blossom Collection, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen provides a wide array of tableware collections for everyone!

     

    Mrs. Lin's Kitchen Gift Registry

    From us to you, congratulations! Now that the date is set, it’s time to figure out what you would like your guests to purchase for you and your fiancé to fill your new home together! Our gift registry is user friendly, allowing guests to find products you are interested in quickly and easily. You can plan months ahead and add, edit, or delete products from your registry at any time. To start, make an account on our Gift Registry page and browse our products to find everything you need for your new life together. Whether you’re looking to equip your kitchen with new cookware like our famous Chinese woks or you want to add some beautiful Asian tableware to your home, we have a multitude of Asian products for you to choose from and make your home unique!

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    "|"Made in Japan, this small ceramic wedding poem Japanese tea cup features in beautiful formal Japanese calligraphy, one of the most well-loved poems of Japan: “Takasago.”

    Originally from a noh play, “Takasago” is also the name of a city of Japan and the setting of the noh play. In the play, a travelling Shinto priest comes upon an old couple when visiting the beach town of Takasago-no-ura. Watching the old man sweep the fallen needles of the pine tree, he inquires about the story behind the tree. The old man tells the story of the renowned Takasago pine that is a pair with Suminoe pine that grows in the distant town of Suminoe, and together they are known as “paired pines.”

    This beautiful poem is often chanted at Japanese weddings, as a symbol of longevity and harmony between married couples.

    Beautifully painted onto this uniquely textured and colored Japanese tea cup , this mug makes a wonderful wedding gift. With the symbolism of pines as an evergreen representation of longevity and the meaningful poem often recited in traditional Japanese wedding celebrations, this mug is the perfect gift for newly weds.

    With an elegant pale marbled green on the top and a sandy textured brown on the bottom, this Japanese tea cup is unique and perfect for hot tea, coffee, and hot cocoa. Textured on the top with raised dots, this cup is a unique and elegant way to wish newly weds a long and happy life together.

    Microwave and dishwasher safe, and packaged in a blue paper box, a pair of this Japanese tea cup is perfect for couples to curl and snuggle up to with a hot drink on cold nights.
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    May has arrived once again. In Japan, this also means wedding season has begun. Spring and autumn are the most common times of year for Japanese marriages, largely due to the weather; the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold. 

    The traditional Japanese wedding is a small Shintō ceremony, called a sansankudô, where only the couple’s immediate families, the priest, and, in the case of an arranged marriage, the go-between (nakado), are in attendance. The bride wears a silk kimono, often passed down through generations, as well as elaborate hair ornaments. Her hair is covered at the start of the ceremony, symbolizing the obedience of the woman to her husband to be. This head covering is called a tsuno kakushi (concealer of horns). During the ceremony, the sharing of sake symbolizes the joining of the two families. First the bride and groom drink, then each shares a cup with the other’s parents, and, finally, the two families drink together. Special wooden sake cups are used in the ritual. The cups, decorated in red and gold, are shaped so that they become paper thin near the rim. The ceremony also involves a vow by the groom and offerings to the kami (the Shintō objects of worship). A dowry is exchanged, containing certain food items that have come to take on a symbolic meaning. This includes the phallic shaped katsuobushi, meaning “victorious warrior,” packs of kelp called konbu, from yorokobu, the word for joy, and herring (kazunoko), a wish for many children.

    After the main ceremony, a reception is held, where extended families and friends can join in the celebration. As in Western weddings, the reception is a time for speeches, toasts, and sitting down together to enjoy a lavish meal. Guests bring money, presented in red and gold envelopes with a picture of dried abalone on the cover, as a gift to the bride and groom and to help cover the extensive wedding costs. Red and gold are the traditional colors of joyous celebrations like weddings and New Years, and dried abalone, a symbol of romance and an easily storable food item, was once a common wedding gift.

    In the past, the majority of Japanese marriages were arranged, a practice that is called Omiai. However, this was not always the case. Before the Meiji period, groups of young people would organize activities to get to know their peers, and were given the freedom to choose their own spouse based on shared romantic interest. The system of Omiai came about with the aristocracy and samurai, who began to view marriage as a mean’s of gaining socioeconomic status or political power. Marriages were thought of as strategic maneuvers to better position your family in society. The idea of marriage for love was almost an oxymoron. It was the duty of the young respect and obey their elders. Community was valued over individual choice. Because the basis of marriage was not a romantic relationship, men often had affairs outside the home, a practice that was accepted and condoned by Japanese society.

    Omiai is operated using a go-between, called a nakado, who negotiates the marriage between the two families. A go-between is often someone who knows both families well, such as a neighbor or a work colleague. Their role is to be a liaison, and they may carry information between the families or arrange a formal meeting. It is also the job of the go-between to coordinate wedding details in the case of a match, or deliver the bad news if the arrangement falls through.

    Arranged marriages remained the norm up into the 1960’s. During this era, the custom remained strong in rural areas, but began to fade in more urban environments. By the 1990’s, less than 20% of marriages were identified as arranged. However, even today many romantic relationships begin only after a suggestion or setup by a boss, older friend, or family member. When it is time to become engaged, a go-between is often used to formalize the arrangement with the couple’s parents. The family is still a consideration in any union. Parents may take it upon themselves to look into background of a potential daughter or son-in-law. Some may go so far as to hire a detective to do a thorough search of their history.

    Another consideration is whether the couple is compatible from a spiritual standpoint. Religious specialists are sometimes hired to compare the birth signs and names of a potential couple to see whether the match is a good one. If they are not found to be in harmony, the couple will be advised not to marry. However, sometimes foreseen conflict can be avoided if one party agrees to change their name. Specialists are also consulted on the wedding date itself so couples can avoid starting out with bad luck.

    While the old ways still persist, things are changing in Japan and modern weddings often borrow from Western thought and traditions. This includes both aesthetic choices, like including a white dress, to political decisions, such as marrying for love, and marrying at a later age. The average age for a Japanese bride is now 27.5. In the 1980’s, so many young women were choosing to wait for marriage that fear began to rise over yome busoku (shortage of wives). This fear was strongest in farming communities, where a family provides the labor that is essential to the functioning of the farm. Other Western traditions that have been adopted include the exchange of rings and the honeymoon.

    Modern Japanese marriages have come to place more emphasis on the commercial aspect of the event. Most receptions are held in hotels, and many are set up specifically for weddings, with specialists on hand to handle food, flowers, and even kimono rentals. Some hotels have separate Shintō sanctuaries so that the entire wedding can take place on facility property. This increased focus on the wedding celebration has made marriage a heavy financial investment. The money offered by guests usually only covers half of what is expended on the wedding, honeymoon, and complimentary gifts given to those who attend. The price of weddings has become such a problem that alternatives such as home or budget weddings are increasingly being looked to.

    To celebrate marriage season, Mrs. Lin’s Kitchen has a variety of marriage themed dolls. These detailed pieces are the perfect gift for a recently engaged friend, so she can always remember this moment, or for a young girl, so she can dream of the future. Whether or not you’re getting married, these figures make gorgeous display pieces. When set up in our Glass Display Case, they will stay in good condition for years to come. We also carry beautiful albums, perfect for housing precious wedding memories.

    		  

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    Whether you are looking for fun novelty gift ideas or searching for the perfect tea set, we offer the latest designs that combine high quality workmanship with functional and beautiful designs. From elegant sophistication to exuberant fun, our new product selection carry a wide range of options that cater to different tastes and needs. Whatever the occasion, we strive to provide you with the best in our latest selection.

    We offer new designs for chopsticks, Asian cook ware, sake sets, Asian table ware, Asian tea ware, Chinese chops, Asian gift ware, Yixing teapots, Home décor, Origami, Good luck items and Asian Groceries.

    Look through all our new product categories and see what's new in our selection of fine Asian inspired products. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:12458 :12458-1 :12459 :12459-1 :12460 :12460-1 :12461 :12461-1 :9763 :9763-1 :11950 :11950-1 :12452 :12452-1 :12455 :12456 :12456-1 :12457 :12457-1 :12450 :12450-1 :12446 :12446-1 :12445 :12445-1 :12451 :12451-1 :12449 :12449-1 :12447 :12447-1 :12394 :12421 :12419 :12418 :12417 :12414 :12420 :12426 :12425 :12424 :12382 :T2384 :12394 :12436 :12436-1 :12440 :12440-1 :12439 :12439-1 :12438 :12434 :12434-1 :12435 :12435-1 :12429 :12429-1 :12428 :12428-1 :12427 :12431 :12431-1 :12430 :12430-1 :12389 :12389-1 :12386 :12391 :12391-1 :12384 :12384-1 :12409 :12409-1 :12404 :12404-1 :12407 :12413 :12413-1 :12410 :12408 :12406 :12405 :12405-1 :12412 :12412-1 :12411-1 :12392 :12392-1 :12385 :12385-1 :12387 :12393 :12397 :12397-1 :12395 :12395-1 :12390 :12390-1 :12403 :12403-1 :12399 :12399-1 :12398 :12398-1 :12396 :12396-1 :12388 :12388-1 :12383 :12383-1 :12371)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/what-s-new-238.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/what-s-new-240.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t2359|T2359|ITEM|"White and Gold Cherry Blossoms Green Washi Tea Container"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2359.html"|""|(12.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Perfect for holding loose tea leaves, this washi tea container features a soft green textured background. From the top of its lid, small shimmering gold and white cherry blossoms cascade down the sides with a gold band painted at the bottom to complete this work of art. Inside the washi tea container is an air tight plastic lid which keeps the contents inside fresh. You could also store coffee beans, small candies or even small trinkets in this lovely container. Made in Japan.
  • Canister Dimension (D 3"" x H 6"")
  • Product Wt. (3.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-and-gold-cherry-blossoms-green-washi-tea-container-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-and-gold-cherry-blossoms-green-washi-tea-container-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11881|11881|ITEM|"White and Navy Blue Karakusa Vintage Inspired Floral Large Ceramic Noodle Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11881.html"|""|(11.05)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Japan, this large ceramic noodle bowl features a beautiful smooth high gloss finish and a charming vintage inspired karakusa floral design in a classic white and navy blue color scheme, and makes a beautiful addition to any dining table.

    With a beautiful classical aesthetic, this large ceramic noodle bowl features traditional Japanese karakusa design with an inspired vintage air.

    Karakusa meaning ""winding"" or ""foreign"" plant is a design concept that takes abstraction from natural forms to create unique designs commonly used in Japanese textiles and ceramics. Featuring spiraling patterns, karakusa designs are graceful additions that will add a unique charm to any dining table.

    The interior of this large ceramic noodle bowl showcases an intricate floral design in navy blue, while the exterior is contrasted with a clean classic white with a single border of karakusa vines.

    Functional as it is beautiful, this large ceramic noodle bowl is dishwasher sand microwave safe, and makes for a graceful addition to any home. (Discontinued)
  • Bowl Dimension (D 8-1/8"" x H 3-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 5.0 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-and-navy-blue-karakusa-vintage-inspired-floral-large-ceramic-noodle-bowl-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-and-navy-blue-karakusa-vintage-inspired-floral-large-ceramic-noodle-bowl-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12363|12363|ITEM|"White Asian Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12363.html"|""|(6.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Simple and straightforward, this white Japanese soup spoon is both practical and classic! This Japanese ceramic spoon is the perfect choice for enjoying any type of noodle soup or porridge, complete with a curved end you can hook over the side of your noodle bowl so it won’t fall in. While this ramen spoon is traditionally used for soup dishes, you can also use it to eat rice, dumplings, and desserts as well! Like many of our other products, this classic ramen spoon was made in Japan and can be paired with a multitude of elegant tableware pieces! For example, this spoon is the perfect match for the refined off-white of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Asian Noodle Bowl. Its timeless design also makes it a great match for contemporary pieces like the Modernist Moonlit Night Japanese Noodle Bowl. The understated off-white color of this Japanese soup spoon makes it the perfect match for any Asian nesting bowl you choose to serve your food from! It is also an extremely functional choice, as it is dishwasher safe. Finished with a shiny glaze, this Japanese ceramic spoon is smooth and comfortable to use.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 6-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-asian-soup-spoon-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-asian-soup-spoon-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5918|5918|ITEM|"White Atlas Maneki Neko Bank"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5918.html"|""|(12.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"In Greek mythology, Atlas is often shown carrying a celestial sphere on his shoulders. This good-humored lucky cat does his best Atlas imitation by effortlessly carrying a gray crystal ball in his right hand while welcoming visitors with his left. Details on Maneki Neko include salmon pink ears, black and gray spots, decorative red and yellow stickers and a gold bell. Red fabric mat is included. Item arrives packaged in a paper gift box. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (L 4-1/2"" x W 3-3/4"" x H 4-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (14.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-atlas-maneki-neko-bank-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-atlas-maneki-neko-bank-57.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10453|10453|ITEM|"White Bamboo Shoot Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10453.html"|""|(1.25)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Solve the dilemma of where to place your chopsticks between courses by incorporating this ceramic white bamboo shoot chopstick rest into your table setting. Detailing includes realistic ridges and a smooth finish. Chopstick rest is dishwasher safe. Made in China.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2-3/4"" x W 3/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (0.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-bamboo-shoot-chopstick-rest-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-bamboo-shoot-chopstick-rest-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11711|11711|ITEM|"White Ceramic Fortune Cookie Chopsticks Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11711.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China and crafted from ceramic, this chopsticks rest is in the shape of a fortune cookie. This cute concept chopsticks rest will add a bit of fun and whimsy to your next dinner party.

    Surprise dinner guests with this cleverly designed chopsticks rest . Everyone loves a fortune cookie, it is even more fun when it is a fortune cookie that can double as a chopsticks rest.

    Beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy surface, this chopsticks rest is in an elegant and versatile shade of white and can complement a wide range of tableware whatever your preferred style is.

    Dishwasher safe, this fortune cookie chopsticks rest is great fun to use and easy to maintain.

    This fun fortune cookie chopsticks rest will make a great party favor for weddings and summer night soirees.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Product Wt (0.8 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-ceramic-fortune-cookie-chopsticks-rest-65.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-ceramic-fortune-cookie-chopsticks-rest-67.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10937|10937|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Bowl Set for Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10937.html"|""|(43.85)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"This attractive and versatile cherry blossom bowl set for four of off white ceramic hand painted with branches laden with cherry blossoms is an elegant way to enjoy cereal, soups, rice dishes or small portions of salad. Part of the White Cherry Blossom collection, these bowls will bring springtime to your table throughout the year. The neutral tones and decoration of this delightful cherry blossom bowls set will work well with pieces you already own and will pack a punch at your table when matched with other items from this collection. With a speckled off white and light grey tones covering the entire bowl, this Japanese rice bowl set stands out from other classic white pieces with the pale gray and blue cherry blossom and stems on the inside of the bowls. Enjoy the subtle tones with your favorite ice cream or comfort food on these beautiful works of art. Dishwasher and microwave safe for your convenience, this Japanese rice bowl set can be great all season long with the image of cherry blossom on each bowl. Packaged in a gift box, this cherry blossom bowl set would be perfect as a holiday or wedding gift. Made in Japan.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5"" x H 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-bowl-set-for-four-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-four-piece-bowl-set-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1864|T1864|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Ceramic Mug"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1864.html"|""|(18.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Welcome spring time into your home or office everyday when you sip your favorite beverage from this lovely ceramic mug. The pale white background of the mug is shaded in patches of light and dark shadows that are the perfect backdrop for the carved and glazed depiction of a cherry blossom branch laden with flowers. This larger size mug is the perfect vessel for a steaming cup of your favorite coffee or tea. As this mug is part of our White Cherry Blossom collection, it is easy to add more pieces to make a complete set of your choosing. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan. Gift box included.
  • Cup Dimension (D 3"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (9 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (13 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-mug-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-ceramic-mug-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10936|10936|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Dinnerware Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10936.html"|""|(81.65)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Great for serving small portions of salads, appetizers, finger foods, or even desserts like cookies and treats, this beautiful cherry blossom dinnerware set will definitely stand out even though it is a classic white.

    Part of the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom collection, this cherry blossom dinnerware set features the well loved cherry blossom in pale gray blue hues. The speckled roughly white overall appearance of the small Asian plate set will match perfectly with any existing tableware setting with its versatile design and colors. Mix and match with our other cherry blossom collections, or simply set your dining table with the complete collection with a beautiful yet subtle design.

    One of the first signs of spring in the Far East is the appearance of the cherry blossoms on otherwise bare tree branches. This beautiful yet short lasting scene in the spring will last a lifetime now displayed on this simplistic and elegant cherry blossom dinnerware set. Dishwasher and microwave safe, this small Asian plate set comes packaged in a paper box. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 7-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (5 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-dinnerware-set-of-six-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-six-piece-plate-set-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 10935|10935|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Round Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10935.html"|""|(5.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Show off your food and add a touch of spring elegance to your table when you place desserts, appetizers or salads against the neutral off white textured background of this ceramic plate that is part of the White Cherry Blossom Collection. The delicate hand painted branches on the plate are accented by carved and glazed white cherry blossoms that evoke a sweet memory of a Far Eastern spring. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 4-7/8"" x H 7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb. 8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-round-plate-73.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-round-plate-74.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| s1052|S1052|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Sake Set"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/S1052.html"|""|(39.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Host a sake party with a select group of friends. Enjoy a personal nightcap. Or, wrap this sake set along with your favorite bottle of sake to make a thoughtful gift. It’s the perfect go-to set for any scenario. The jug is decorated with the branches of a cherry blossom flower. Bluish gray petals look no less than elegant against the blotchy white backdrop, also found on four matching sake cups. Made of porcelain, this entire set is dishwasher set. Part of our distinguished White Cherry Blossom collection. Made in Japan. Comes in a paper gift box.
  • Jug Dimension (H 4-1/2"")
  • Cup Dimension (D 1-3/4"" x H 1-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-sake-set-68.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-sake-set-69.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12290|12290|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Sauce Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12290.html"|""|(6.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Featuring the beloved cherry blossom motif, this elegant white ceramic sauce bowl is perfect to serve any types of dipping sauces that accompany your delicious foods. This white cherry blossom sauce bowl has a wavy rim simulating the shape of cherry blossom’s delicate petals and is decorated with painted branches of a tree laden with cherry blossoms that are carved into the glazed ceramic surface. Made in Japan with subtle design and neutral color, this white cherry blossom sauce bowl will work well with other pieces in the Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection as well as a wide variety of tableware. Great for not only sauces, nuts but can also be used for household knick knack. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Sauce Bowl Dimension (D 3-5/8"" x H 1-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.4 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-sauce-bowl-54.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-sauce-bowl-55.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10934|10934|ITEM|"White Cherry Blossom Sauce Plate"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10934.html"|""|(6.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Any type of sauce will look lovely when placed in this pale white ceramic sauce plate that is part of our White Cherry Blossom collection of tableware. This rectangular shaped sauce plate is lightly curved at the corners and is decorated with hand painted branches of a tree laden with cherry blossoms that are carved into the glazed ceramic surface. The subtle design and neutral color will work well with a variety of tableware. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Made in Japan.
  • Saucer Dimension (L 3-1/2"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (4.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-sauce-plate-71.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cherry-blossom-sauce-plate-72.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9776|9776|ITEM|"White Chopstick Rest"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9776.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"(Discontinued) Like a thumbprint immortalized in shiny-glazed, white ceramic, this chopsticks rest is unlike any other. Its unique oblong shape is indented in the center and exudes an unmistakable shine. The dishwasher-safe chopsticks rest conveniently lays flat on the table with just the right height to host a pair or two of chopsticks. Made in Japan. (Discontinued)
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-3/4"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-chopstick-rest-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-chopstick-rest-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10452|10452|ITEM|"White Concave Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10452.html"|""|(1.45)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Your chopsticks will rest easy on this classic white ceramic chopstick rest. Its concave shape ensures chopsticks will not slide or roll off, while its simple, clean lines will complement almost any dinnerware set. Dishwasher safe. Made in China.
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2-1/2"" x W 3/4"" x H 3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-concave-chopstick-rest-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-concave-chopstick-rest-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 11566|11566|ITEM|"White Contemporary Pebble Ceramic Chopsticks Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11566.html"|""|(1.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China and crafted from fine ceramic, this chopsticks rest is in the unique and fun shape of a pebble. Sleek, contemporary and in an elegant white, this chopsticks rest is the perfect way to add a fun touch to your next dinner.

    Dishwasher safe, this fun chopsticks rest is a fun option for any host. Easy to store and to clean, it is also a unique choice that will add a contemporary and chic touch to any dining table.

    Glazed to a beautiful glossy finish, this ceramic chopsticks rest features a simple design. Chopsticks rest over the indented area in the center. It is a simple solution that prevent falling chopsticks and keeps your table and placemats clean.

    You can surprise all your dinner guests with this fun and unique ceramic chopsticks rest. Item also comes in a wide selection of fun summery colors. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-3/4"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-contemporary-pebble-ceramic-chopsticks-rest-last-3-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-contemporary-pebble-ceramic-chopsticks-rest-63.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10984|10984|ITEM|"White Crane Chopstick Rest"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10984.html"|""|(1.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Highly esteemed in both Chinese and Japanese culture, cranes are symbolic of longevity, good health and immortality, and their presence marks a truly auspicious event. Celebrate your next special occasion, or add a nice touch to everyday dinners with family and friends by including this lovely green origami crane chopstick rest on your tablescape. Made of porcelain, this chopstick rest is dishwasher safe. Made in China. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 2"" x W 2-1/4"" x H 1"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-crane-chopstick-rest-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-crane-chopstick-rest-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|2| collection-crane-in-flight||ITEM|"White Cranes in Flight Blue Waves "|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Crafted in Japan and made with fine porcelain, this White Cranes in Flight Blue waves Japanese dinnerware collection feature quality crafted tableware showcasing fine workmanship and a beautiful high gloss smooth finish. Featuring the delicate design of Japanese cranes in a light translucent glaze, this collection is a gorgeous addition to any dining table.

    Cranes are beloved in Japan. Seen as mythical creatures that symbolize good fortune and longevity, cranes are also lucky symbols for couples as cranes are known to mate for life, as a result gifts bearing the symbol of cranes are popular wedding gift ideas.

    In gorgeous shades of dark blue and pale blue, pieces in this dinnerware collection feature a delicate motif of white Japanese cranes soaring over an interlace web of ocean waves.

    Elegant and graceful, this White Cranes in Flight Blue Waves collection will bring a poetic charm to any dining table and will make a meaningful gift for newly-weds.

    Hand wash is recommended for pieces in this collection. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:8933 :8313 :11898 :9670 :11901)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cranes-in-flight-blue-waves-52.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-cranes-in-flight-blue-waves-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11898|11898|ITEM|"White Cranes in Flight Blue Waves Japanese Crane Rice Bowls Set for Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11898.html"|""|(64.95)|(58.45)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese crane rice bowls set comes with six graceful and elegant rice bowls perfect for serving rice, soup, salad and dessert.

    Featuring the graceful motif of white Japanese cranes flying over an illuminated sea with intricate wave designs, this lovely Japanese crane rice bowls set is beautifully glazed to a smooth glossy finish.

    Intricate and vivid depictions of Japanese cranes in fine details in blue and white are gracefully arranged in classic simplicity set against a fine lacework of ocean wave motifs. A mythical creature symbolizing good luck and longevity, Japanese cranes are also popular symbols for weddings, as cranes are known to mate for life.

    The exterior of each beautiful bowl in this Japanese crane rice bowls set is in a lovely smooth glossy shade of ocean blue and gives a clam meditative charm to the set.

    Packaged in a paper box, this Japanese rice bowl set is an excellent wedding present. Dishwasher and microwave safe for this item.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 5-7/8"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3 lb 7.9 oz)
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    "|"Made in Japan and crafted from quality ceramic, this Japanese noodle bowl is part of the White Cranes in Flight Blue Waves Collection. Beautiful and elegant collection, this bowl would be perfect for serving noodles and rice of your choice.

    On the inside of the bowl you would notice three graceful cranes flying across the blue ocean. With intricate design of the waves on a faded blue background, you would also notice a splash of white enormous waves on one side of the bowl giving it a more realistic look. The exterior of these Japanese noodle bowl features a more green and blue color, and it can be seen if the artist ran their brushes across giving it a streaky effect. This bowl is finished off with smooth and glossy glaze.

    This beautiful and elegant Japanese noodle bowl would be perfect to add to your existing collection, if you are new to this item start now with this wonderful bowl. Perfect for serving your family and friends on a cold winter night when you make your famous ramen or udon dish.

    This item is dishwasher and microwave safe.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 7-5/8"" x H 2-7/8"")
  • Bowl Capacity (15 fl oz)
  • Product Wt. (1 lb 2.6 oz)
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    Most of us are familiar with Valentine’s Day that occurs yearly on February 14th.  Every year after the hustle and bustle of holiday festivities, shops rapidly launch into displaying red tin foiled chocolate hearts and mugs with bold letterings of “I love you” or other phrases for expression one’s love and fondness for another.  In the West, gifts and cards are exchanged on Valentines day between both genders, however, this is not the case in Japan. 

    In Japan, Valentine’s Day is focused solely on men.  Gifts are given to boys and men by girls and women on this day to express their love, friendship or as an act of courtesy.  Gifts can be store bought or hand-made.  Unlike in the West, Valentine’s Day gift can be given to friends and can be a celebration of platonic as much as romantic relationships.

    White Day is celebrated on March 14th, a month following Valentine’s Day.  On this day, men and boys return gifts to the women and girls who had gifted them on Valentine’s Day.  In general, there is an unspoken custom to “triple the return”, meaning that gifts should be returned at twice or three times the cost of the Valentine’s gift.

    In current day Japan, it is not uncommon for men and boys to spend hundreds of dollars to return gifts to their crushes or loved ones by “answering” their gifts with branded handbags and expensive cosmetics that are multiple times the cost of the gifts they have received.

    History of White Day
    First celebrated in 1978, White Day was established by the National Confectionery Industry Association in Japan as a way to way to “answer” Valentine’s Day.  Prior to the establishment of White Day, in 1977, marshmallows were marketed by a confectionery company in Fukuoka to men on March 14th and called the day “Marshmallow Day”.  Subsequently, white chocolate was marketed and the day was named White Day, at first as a way to market confectioneries, but later the day became accepted and widely celebrated. 

    For cynics, it is easy to dismiss White Day as yet another commercial holiday to line merchants’ pockets, but in reality White Day is widely celebrated and gives meaning and context to the gift giving on Valentine’s Day, which is focused solely on men and brings some equality and provides the opportunity for an exchange of affection.

    Today, other than the historical marshmallow, white and dark chocolate are popular gifts, as well as jewelries, and white clothing articles.  Sometimes even lingerie is given to the girls and women who had given gifts during Valentine’s Day. 

    Gifts
    In Japan, during Valentine’s Day, the most popular gift is chocolate.  Over 75% of women choose to celebrate the holiday by gifting chocolate to loved ones, crushes, co-workers and friends. 

    Gifts given during White Day are more varied than the well-loved choice of chocolate on Valentine’s Day. 

    Currently in Japan, the top five White Day gifts are: necklace, ring, handkerchief, flowers and stuffed animals.  Edible gifts include cookies, chocolate, and marshmallows.  Gifts are typically wrapped in white gift wraps and boxes. 

    The Color White
    Unlike the red and pink touted during Valentine’s Day in the West, which suggests romantic passion, white was chosen to signify purity and innocent love.  In Japanese culture, the color white is deeply associated with Shintoism and the concept of purity.  Pilgrims in Japan are dressed in white during purification rituals.  White is also the color of traditional wedding kimonos in Japan that signifies purity and maidenhood.

    Love Vs Obligation
    While many men and women in Japan present gifts to loved ones on both Valentine’s Day and White Day as a sign of their love and affection, there are also many gifts given out of social convention, politeness or obligations.

    While it may be hard for those in the West to understand why gift giving on White Day or Valentines Day should have an obligational aspect, Japanese society has a strong emphasis on social convention and politeness, and often times individual passions and desires are seen as being of lesser importance than social norms guiding accepted etiquette and behaviors. 

    Telling of this multi-aspect of Valentine’s and White Day, chocolate gifts are divided into three categories:  giri choco (obligatory chocolate), honmei choco (chocolate for the man or woman that one is serious about), and tomo choco (chocolate for friends). 

    White Day Etiquette
    Typically, giri choco (obligatory chocolate) are presented to family members and people one is obligated to honor such as one’s bosses or higher ups.  For giri choco, they are usually of moderate to higher price ranges (typically several hundred yen in Japan).  Honmei choco are the most expensive and fancy.  Giving someone fancy handmade chocolate signifies more serious relationships and may send the wrong signal if given to an ordinary co-worker.  Tomo choco are often the most reasonably priced and are typically gifts of chocolate or other treats that one would personally enjoy. 

    Celebrate White Day
    White Day is celebrated in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.  Although less well known in the West, White Day is a wonderful way to surprise someone you love with a gift a month after Valentine’s Day or to return a gift or to show your affection for a loved one. 

    As an interesting last note, if you are wondering what follows after White Day.  There is an informal tradition in South Korea to celebrate Black Day on April 14th.  Black day is a month after White Day.  On this day, singles who received no gifts on Valentine’s Day and White Day get together to drown their sorrows with jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles).

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    "|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""||| 10798|10798|ITEM|"White Glass Ming Dynasty Plate"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10798.html"|""|(15.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Add a bit of history to your table with this beautiful white, square dinner plate. A gold design from the Ming Dynasty and a set of silk screened Chinese calligraphy reach across the glass dish. A red Chinese chop is stamped below the Asian motif as a symbol of the artist. The silk screened designs are applied to the back of the plate to ensure the life of the artwork. Hand washing recommended. Microwaving not recommended. Made in China. (Discontinued)
  • Plate Dimension (L 8"" x W 8"")
  • Product Wt. (13.6 oz.)
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  • Spoon Dimension (L 5-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (1.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-glazed-porcelain-soup-spoon-42.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-glazed-porcelain-soup-spoon-44.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|3| 7283|7283|ITEM|"White Porcelain Maneki Neko Coin Bank"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7283.html"|""|(31.75)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    "|"Greet the New Year with this lucky Japanese bobcat porcelain coin bank. The white cat has both of its tabby streaked paws raised inviting customers, wealth and business to its owners life. The white figurine is known as the beckoning cat and is covered with symbols of good fortune, good luck and longevity and its ears and paws are accented with red lacquer.

    As many representations of Maneki Neko, a red collar accented with a gold bell wraps around the cat's neck. This tradition became popular in Japan centuries ago when people began attaching bells around their housecat's necks to keep tabs on them. Gold characters for prosperity and good fortune underneath each arm will help your coin collection grow.

    The front of the cat is centered with a red and green koi fish jumping out of blue water and is decorated with purple plum blossoms for courage. There are also bunches of purple grapes painted onto the cat, which are said to have been harvested in Asian before any other part of the world. Metallic gold brush strokes accent the figurine and represent wealth.

    The back of the cat's body is decorated with a green turtle and white, red and black abstract crane that both symbolize longevity. A wide slit provides the perfect way to save your change and beneath the slot is a red, black and gold beckoning cat. The plum blossom in the top left corner matches the flowers on the front of the cat.

    The round cat comes with a red pillow that is stitched with yellow string. Perfect as a gift to help teach children the importance of saving or for you to display all the great symbols that cover this beautiful and unique idol. Made in Japan. Ships in a paper gift box.
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (L 2-3/8"" x W 2-1/2"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (3.7 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-porcelain-maneki-neko-coin-bank-41.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-porcelain-maneki-neko-coin-bank-45.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 10456|10456|ITEM|"White Porcelain Special Sauce Dispenser "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10456.html"|""|(7.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"You won't find large bottles of condiments gracing the table of an Asian household. Everyday sauces such as soy sauce or pot sticker sauce or chili oils, etc. are usually placed in smaller vessels that won't overwhelm your lunch or dinner service at home.

    This simple, white porcelain version will work well with a variety of styles and is an authentic and delightful way to present your condiments. Made in China. Dishwasher safe.
  • Dispenser Dimension (L 1-3/4"" x W 1-3/4"" x H 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-porcelain-special-sauce-dispenser-51.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-porcelain-special-sauce-dispenser-53.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1931|T1931|ITEM|"White Porcelain Tea Set with Gray Cherry Blossoms"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1931.html"|""|(45.55)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Every home deserves a tea set. If not one, then two or three. Do you know someone who still serves tea in mugs? This may be just the starter set to get them hooked on beginning their own collection, not only of fine tea sets, but of top-quality teas.

    The design is part of our White Cherry Blossom Collection. The large teapot features a removable wood handle, built-in strainer, and cherry blossom design in bluish gray against a blotchy white background. You can’t go wrong with simple white teacups of the same white design, along with an undulating exterior for gripping.

    Made of smooth porcelain in Japan, this tea set is dishwasher safe. Please remove the wood handle before placing in the microwave. Comes packaged in a paper gift box
  • Cup Dimension (D 3-1/4"" x H 2-1/8"")
  • Teapot Dimension (L 6"" x H 7-3/4"")
  • Cup Capacity (4 fl. oz.)
  • Teapot Capacity (24 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (2 lb. 13 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-porcelain-tea-set-with-gray-cherry-blossoms-47.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-porcelain-tea-set-with-gray-cherry-blossoms-49.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 10864|10864|ITEM|"White Porcelain with Gray Cherry Blossoms Plates Set of Four"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10864.html"|""|(103.85)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Part of our distinguished Minimalist White Cherry Blossom Collection, these smooth cherry blossom plates are conveniently dishwasher and microwave-safe. Expand your collection with matching bowls, sauce dishes, and even sake sets and tea sets as well, all available in matching designs to complete your tabletop.

    Serve specially prepared food for guests with pride, or use a treasured cherry blossom plate set to enjoy a simple family dinner. Large enough to use as a serving plate or a large personal dinner plate, this item features an artistically rendered blotchy white design with delicate cherry blossom branches strewn with bluish-gray petals.

    Make your colorful dishes stand out even more with this classic Asian plate set with white and pale blue gray tones to accent it. Come packaged in a set of four, these cherry blossom plates will also make a great wedding gift for newly weds. Made in Japan.
  • Plate Dimension (D 10"" x H 1-1/4"")
  • Product Wt. (1 lb. 9 oz.)
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  • Grater Dimension (L 4-3/4"" x W 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-puffer-fish-grater-66.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-puffer-fish-grater-70.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4.5|7| 10656|10656|ITEM|"White Rabbit Childrens Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/10656.html"|""|(0.95)|(0.55)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Children and adults alike will smile when they spot White Rabbit hopping across the green plaid field. Made of smooth wood, chopsticks feature square tops and serrated round tips to help grasp foods easier, while its short length makes it more manageable for little hands. Each pair arrives individually wrapped in plastic. Hand wash recommended. Made in Taiwan. (Discontinued)
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 7-1/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.3 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-rabbit-childrens-chopsticks-64.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-rabbit-childrens-chopsticks-65.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|2| 11418|11418|ITEM|"White Traditional Japanese Paper Fan Motif Wooden Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11418.html"|""|(3.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Made in Japan and crafted from wood, this pair of white wooden chopsticks features traditional Japanese fans in metallic shades of red, green and white. Each outlined with a matt gold lining, this pair of wooden chopsticks is at once simply elegant and exudes a luxuriant charm.

    With the fans artfully arranged in a lively composition that seem to dance with decorative ropes in gold, this pair of wooden chopsticks with its white background will brighten up any dining table with its presence.

    Tapering from broad tops to narrow tips, this pair of wooden chopsticks is also light in weight and as a result, is easy to wield, and is the perfect option for those new to using chopsticks as well as seasoned users alike.

    With a light hearted and refreshing color palette, this pair of wooden chopsticks will also make a wonderful option for those searching for a useful and unique party favor. Whether you are searching for the perfect pair of chopsticks for your personal use or to serve guests with, this pair of white chopsticks is a delightful choice.

    Sold individually. Hand washing is recommended for this item. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-traditional-japanese-paper-fan-motif-wooden-chopsticks-65.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/white-traditional-japanese-paper-fan-motif-wooden-chopsticks-68.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 8044|8044|ITEM|"White Wide Circle Bamboo Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8044.html"|""|(5.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Adorable and stylish white circles on a blue background accent these bamboo chopsticks. Squared at the top, these chopsticks taper to narrow tips, so you can easily pick up foods like rice and noodles. Made in Japan.

    Discontinued
  • Chopsticks Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.4 oz.)
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    Cellphone, Wine Glass & Jade Charms

    Nothing makes for a better gift than an adorable cellphone or wine glass charm! Both captivating and affordable, these little charms make for great presents of any occasion, whether it be Halloween favors or wishing someone luck before an exam. Our wide collection provides styles for every person’s tastes! For those who prefer a more sophisticated look or love the intricacy of Asian culture, we have many lucky jade charms that they are sure to appreciate. Browse among our vast amount of colorful and cute charms that you can give to young children or friends who appreciate endearing designs and characters like our Japanese Hello Kitty Charms, our Japanese Girl in Red Kimono Charm, or our Lucky Green Frog Key Charm! Whether you are using these delightful little charms to decorate your cellphone, backpack, or even wine glasses, these charms prove that you can give amazing gifts without emptying your wallet! "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:|7506| :|7505| :5881 :5872 :|7997| :|7996| :|7995| :|7994| :|7950| :|7942| :|7935| :5553 :|7930| :|7932| :|7596| :|7614| :|7611| :|7609| :|7595| :|7397| :|7406| :|7155|)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wine-glass-cellphone-jade-charms-12.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/cellphone-jade-charms-121.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1631|T1631|ITEM|"Winged Yixing Teaset (LAST ONE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T1631.html"|""|(49.95)|(29.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Made in Taiwan from ceramic, this Japanese fortune cat figurine features a unique coiled spring motion design. Bobbling its head with motion, this figurine is the perfect way to lighten up your office or study space.

    Known as Maneki Neko, in Japan, Japanese fortune cats are popular lucky items all across Asia. Originating from the Edo period in Japan, Japanese fortune cats are lucky symbols believed to beckon good fortune with their raised paws.

    With a charming lively dancing gesture, this mobile Japanese fortune cat is a white calico cat with brown and orange spots. Wearing a lucky red collar, it holds a scroll with the Japanese kanji characters for ""peace and safety"". With a charming purple fan, this lucky cat also feature pink cherry blossom motifs on its chest along with the seal of the artist in red. This Japanese fortune cat is a fun and lively way to relieve stress while bringing good luck your way.

    Item features an adhesive foam white base featuring the design of a leaf. The bottom can be adhered to various surfaces at your desk, dashboard, or in your cubicle. Adorable and charming, this Japanese fortune cat will help brighten up your workday.
  • Maneki Neko Dimension (L 2-1/2"" x W 1-7/8"" x H 3-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/winged-yixing-teaset-last-one-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/winged-yixing-teaset-27.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| whats-new-winter-2015||ITEM|"Winter 2015 New Arrivals"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"





    Come and check out these new additions for this winter."|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:11956)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/winter-2015-new-arrivals-20.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/what-s-new-winter-2014-37.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| winter-clearance-2015-2016||ITEM|"Winter Clearance"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|"Enjoy clearance items that are up to 70% OFF, NO COUPON NEEDED! Find several quality items like Sake Sets, Chopsticks, Jewelry, Tea Sets, Tableware and more at AMAZING prices! Start the New Year with brand new beautiful items to decorate your home, dining table, or even give as late holiday gift. These prices are only available from 12/26 - 1/31 so get them now before they sell out! *Please note that Coupon Codes cannot be used for these items, as they are already available at the lowest possible price. Quantities are also very limited. "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"(:T1583 :T1553 :T1631 :T1823 :T1760 :T1759 :T1808 :8WT911 :T1862 :T1328 :11005 :S936 :10266 :11177 :10212 :10556 :10571 :11002 :9638 :8432 :10419 :10391 :10190 :8731 :8422 :11545 :11518 :11490 :11059 :10833 :10393 :10292 :8696 :8662 :10914 :9778 :9776 :9773 :11572 :11416 :11320 :6094 :6008 :5418 :5417 :5416 :5415 :5414 :5411 :5745 :5410 :5630 :|7511| :5640 :|7365| :|7368| :|7515| :|7510| :|7517| :|7517| :5608 :|7512| :|7367| :|7366| :|7370| :C011 :C007 :C005 :10786 :10787 :4036 :|7093| :|7094| :|7096| :|7097| :|7098| :|7099| :|7101| :|7102| :|7596| :|7997| :|7996| :|7995| :|7994| :|7950| :|7942| :|7940| :|7935| :|7933| :|7932| :|7930| :5862 :5918)"|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/winter-clearance-76.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/winter-clearance-79.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| what-s-new-asian-giftware-women-s-accessories||ITEM|"Women's Accessories"|""|""|||T|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/women-s-accessories-84.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/women-s-accessories-85.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6168|6168|ITEM|"Wood Handle Wavy Knife"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6168.html"|""|(10.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Give sandwiches, baked goodies and other soft textured foods a little aesthetic pizzazz. This wood handle wavy knife is equipped with stainless steel blade detailed with a wave design that can be used to cut crusts off sandwiches, slice cakes or brownies, all in a decorative crinkle cut. But don’t let that limit your creativity; you can also use the wavy knife for decorating fruits and vegetables as well. Make even the simplest of dishes look amazing with just one simple cut from this knife.

    Amaze your guests with these wavy designs on any food! This wood handle wavy knife can also make a great gift for anyone who loves to cook or is taking culinary lessons. Blade is secured to handle with two rivets to balance the blade and make it a sturdy knife. Hand washing is recommended. Item arrives individually packaged. Made in Taiwan. Discontinued
  • Knife Dimension (L 10-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (4.8 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wood-handle-wavy-knife-46.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wood-handle-wavy-knife-47.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 7319|7319|ITEM|"Wooden Kokeshi-Style Doll Charm"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/7319.html"|""|(2.55)|||""|""|""|""|""|"With her sweet smile and colorful dress, this dainty kokeshi-style doll charm is sure to add a bright and playful touch to your favorite bag, purse, mobile device or piece of luggage. Each small charm is crafted in China and based on the beloved round and limbless wooden kokeshi dolls of Japan.

    The body of each doll charm is made made of wood and features adorable hand-painted details, like a cheery pink smile and tiny closed eyes-providing a charming and restful expression. The doll's delicate traditional look is complemented by her black hair, which is fashioned into a straight-bang, bob style.

    Each doll is dressed in an assortment of black, pink or red gowns with tiny painted accents. In addition, each figure is topped with a small bell that attaches to a short woven polyester strap. These pieces also come in assorted colors, such as purple, yellow and white.

    Each wooden kokeshi-style doll charm is shipped securely in a protective plastic pouch.
  • Figure Dimension (L 1/2"" x W 1/2"" x H 1-3/8"")
  • Strap Dimension (L 2-3/4"")
  • Product Wt. (0.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-kokeshi-style-doll-charm-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-kokeshi-style-doll-charm-50.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t2315|T2315|ITEM|"Wooden Longevity Asian Coasters Set of Six"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2315.html"|""|(19.95)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Made in China with quality wood, these Asian coasters come with a set of six. This item would be fitting for having a large amount of guests over when you don't want them to dirty your table with water marks from the cup.

    Longevity is something everyone strives for, and with these Asian coasters it would be perfect as a constant reminder of what you aspire for yourself and for others around you. Each of the six wooden circular coaster comes engraved with the longevity symbol in the middle of it. The color of the wood is somewhat red brown with some black streaks across it. When not using the coasters you can simply place it back into the holder it comes with. The coaster holder is also wooden with red brown and black streaks to it.

    When using these Asian coasters you can think back as to what the ancient Chinese culture was like because of the traditional look it carries. You can even use this item to throw yourself a themed Asian culture party, or simply use it as regular coasters when having friends or family over. Either way this stylish and unique item would be perfect for any household.
  • Coaster Dimension (D 3-1/2"")
  • Base Dimension (L 4"" x W 2"" x H 1-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (7.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-longevity-asian-coasters-set-of-six-58.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-longevity-asian-coasters-set-of-six-59.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| t2315c|T2315C|ITEM|"Wooden Longevity Asian Coasters Set of Six (Without Holder)"|"http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/T2315C.html"|""|(16.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+6.00)"|"
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    Gift Wrap
    "|"Within Chinese culture, longevity is one of the top ideals. With these Asian coasters on your dining table, you can always have a constant reminder to aspire for and wish others prosperity and good health! Made in China from a quality wood, these coasters will instantly give your table a traditional Chinese feel. Each of these six circular wooden coasters comes engraved with the symbol for longevity and are light to hold. The thick glossy wood allows you to prevent any water marks that the cups might leave on your table. Whether you are simply using them for a special holiday like Chinese New Year, or you would simply like this stylish and unique set of coasters in your home, these coasters will surely add a blast of cultural and tradition to your home! (Discontinued)
  • Coaster Dimension (D 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (10.2 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-longevity-asian-coasters-set-of-six-without-holder-48.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-longevity-asian-coasters-set-of-six-without-holder-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11052|11052|ITEM|"Wooden Luminescent Green Chopsticks"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11052.html"|""|(4.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"These chopsticks are sure to catch the eye…and you’ll probably never lose them! The bright green color sure stands out, making the chopsticks a fun addition to any meal. Pair the chopsticks with solid color earthen tableware, and you’ve got yourself a feast for the eyes – and the stomach! Handwashing recommended. These chopsticks feature a classically smooth texture. Comes individually packaged in plastic. Made of wood. Made in Japan. Discontinued
  • Chopstick Dimension (L 8-7/8"")
  • Product Wt. (0.5 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-luminescent-green-chopsticks-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-luminescent-green-chopsticks-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|5|1| 8120|8120|ITEM|"Wooden Soup Bowl"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8120.html"|""|(8.95)||T|""|""|""|""|""|"If you want dishes that feel natural and lack pretentiousness, these brown wooden bowls will do the trick. A durable, smooth glaze protects this beautiful soup bowl from getting scuffs. A thick and sturdy-footed base also adds to its endurance factor. Use this for either hot or cold foods. Hand wash with warm soapy water. Made in China.
  • Bowl Dimension (D 4-3/4"" x H 2-5/8"")
  • Product Wt. (4.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-soup-bowl-49.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-soup-bowl-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""|4|4| 6011|6011|ITEM|"Wooden Sushi Press "|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6011.html"|""|(23.15)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Another way of making sushi rolls is through this wooden sushi press. Simply add sushi rice to the wooden press. Then gently and firmly compact the rice. Add layers of your favorite toppings. Close the wooden lid and gently apply pressure on the ingredients. And presto! Remove the sushi from the wooden press. Cut and serve. Hand wash only. Made in Japan.
  • Press Dimension (L 6-9/16"" x W 3-13/16"" x H 2-1/16"")
  • Product Wt. (8.1 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-sushi-press-last-one-5.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-sushi-press-60.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 6235|6235|ITEM|"Wooden Three-Piece Japanese Sushi Mold"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/6235.html"|""|(26.95)|(20.05)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
    Gift Wrap
    "|"If you are a lover of Japanese sushi, this wooden three-piece Japanese sushi mold is a must-have. With three detachable pieces, this sushi mold is a great way to make the sushi dishes you have always loved and a fantastic way to create some new ones of your own.

    Three separate pieces make up this sushi mold. Also known as the oishiizushi maker, this sushi mold is easy to use.

    The base or the stand forms the bottom part of this mold, next the rice box or the body goes on top. Rice and sushi ingredients are placed into this portion of the mold. When all is ready, the sushi press board goes on top.

    This sushi mold has five grids, designed specifically for the cutting of sushi pieces. This mold makes six pieces of sushi.

    Hand washing is recommended for this item. This item also comes with instructions in Japanese and English on its proper usage and care.
  • Product Dimension (L 9-1/2"" x W 4"" x H 2-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (14.6 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-three-piece-japanese-sushi-mold-50.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/wooden-three-piece-japanese-sushi-mold-51.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5980|5980|ITEM|"Writing Woman Noren"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5980.html"|""|(69.95)|||""|""|""|""|""|"Embellish your home or business with this delicate tan noren with a famous painting by renowned Japanese artist Utamaro, famous for his wood-block printing skills (ukiyo-e). This noren displays an image of a woman dressed in a colorful kimono with cherry blossoms printed on it. She is sitting down writing with a paintbrush on a roll of paper. Utamaro's chop signature is on the right hand side of the noren. Chop signatures, which are used by many Asian artists, are carved on stones, applied on red paste and then stamped on important documents or artworks. Norens are used for home or business decor, and are usually hung up on doorways, windows and walls. This noren is 65% Rayon and 35% Polyester and is package neatly in plastic wrapping. Dry clean only. Made in Japan.
  • Noren Dimension: (L 33-1/2"" x H 58-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (15 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/writing-woman-noren-39.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/writing-woman-noren-42.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 12362|12362|ITEM|"Yellow Asian Soup Spoon"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/12362.html"|""|(6.55)||T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"Whether you’re eating ramen, pho, or congee, this Japanese soup spoon will be a useful and stylish asset! Asian soup spoons have wells that are deeper than those of traditional western soup spoons, allowing you to drink bigger gulps of soup and eat bigger bites of noodles, meat, and vegetables. You can also use this ceramic spoon to enjoy soup dumplings or even rice! Since this Asian soup spoon was made in Japan from high-quality ceramic, you can easily pop it in the microwave or dishwasher without any worries. This Japanese soup spoon’s vibrant yellow color and smooth glaze makes it an eye-catching and chic piece of tableware. When placed alongside a Yellow Crane Chopstick Rest, your utensil set is sure to make a statement! Using this ceramic spoon while eating from any of our Asian nesting bowls will surely make your meal pop with color! The contemporary design of this Japanese soup spoon also matches well with more traditional pieces of tableware such as the Cherry Blossom Japanese Noodle Bowl.
  • Spoon Dimension (L 6-3/8"")
  • Product Wt. (2.6 oz)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-asian-soup-spoon-53.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-asian-soup-spoon-54.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 9778|9778|ITEM|"Yellow Chopstick Rest (LAST 6)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/9778.html"|""|(2.25)|(1.05)|T|""|""|""|""|""|" (Discontinued, 6 available only)

    Like a thumbprint immortalized in shiny-glazed, yellow ceramic, this chopsticks rest is unlike any other. Its unique oblong shape is indented in the center and exudes an unmistakable shine. The dishwasher-safe chopsticks rest conveniently lays flat on the table with just the right height to host a pair or two of chopsticks. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, 6 available only)
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-3/4"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-chopstick-rest-last-2-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-chopstick-rest-33.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 11572|11572|ITEM|"Yellow Contemporary Pebble Ceramic Chopsticks Rest (LAST 8)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/11572.html"|""|(1.95)|(0.65)|T|""|""|""|""|""|"Made in China and crafted from fine ceramic, this chopsticks rest is in the unique and fun shape of a pebble. Sleek, contemporary, and in a summery yellow , this chopsticks rest is the perfect way to add a fun touch to your next dinner.

    Dishwasher safe, this fun chopsticks rest is a fun option for any host. Easy to store and to clean, it is also a unique choice that will add a contemporary and chic touch to any dining table.

    Glazed to a beautiful glossy finish, this ceramic chopsticks rest features a simple design. Chopsticks rest over the indented area in the center. It is a simple solution that prevent falling chopsticks and keeps your table and placemats clean.

    You can surprise all your dinner guests with this fun and unique ceramic chopsticks rest. Item also comes in a wide selection of fun summery colors. (Discontinued, 8 available only)
  • Chopstick Rest Dimension (L 1-3/4"" x W 1-1/4"" x H 1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (1.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-contemporary-pebble-ceramic-chopsticks-rest-last-8-19.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-contemporary-pebble-ceramic-chopsticks-rest-48.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| 5937|5937|ITEM|"Yellow Saluting Owl (LAST ONE)"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/5937.html"|""|(13.95)|(6.95)|T|""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"
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    "|"When we think of a salute, we picture the hand gesture used by the military to display respect. A salute acknowledges an act of honor and can also bid visitors a courteous welcome. This yellow and brown spotted owl has his right wing raised in salute, while his left wing touches the bell around his neck as if it were a medal. Whether you have past or present military personnel in your home or simply want to warmly welcome guests, this ceramic owl will help you get your sentiment across. Made in Japan. (Discontinued, ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)
  • Owl Dimension (L 3-1/2"")
  • Product Wt. (3.9 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-saluting-owl-last-one-26.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-saluting-owl-36.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| t1628|T1628|ITEM|"Yellow Yixing Teapot"|"https://www.mrslinskitchen.com/8ST860.html"|""|(40.95)|||""|""|"""Gift Wrap"" No Yes(+8.00)"|"
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    "|"Brighten up a cold or rainy day with a cup of tea brewed in this eye-catching teapot. Made of yellow matte-finished Yixing Clay, this cheerful pot features a colorful design of pink flowers, green leaves and a brown stone. This teapot was handmade in Yixing, China and arrives packaged in a paper box. Hand wash recommended. Discontinued

  • Teapot Dimension (L 6"" x W 3-1/2"" x H 4-3/4"")
  • Teapot Capacity (15 fl. oz.)
  • Product Wt. (10.2 oz.)
    • "|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|||""|""|""|""|||""|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-yixing-teapot-43.jpg"|"https://s.turbifycdn.com/aah/yhst-11981746382951/yellow-yixing-teapot-46.jpg"|""|""|""|""|""||0| yin-yang-april2013-newsletter||INFO1COLUMN|"Yin Yang - April 2013 Newsletter"|""|""||||""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|""|"

    The Chinese concept of Yin and Yang

    When discussing the concept of Yin and Yang, most people are familiar with the Taijitu—the circular symbol divided into two sections, one black, and the other white, in a swirling motion in which a white dot is present in the black section, and a black dot is present in the white.  The Taijitu that so many are familiar with, is in fact, a pictorial depiction of the concept of Yin and Yang. 


    For many Westerners, the Taijitu, and the concept of Yin and Yang are often associated with notions of good and evil.  However, in actuality, the concept of Yin and Yang has less to do with dichotomous forces of good and evil, but more with the interconnectedness and complementary nature of opposing forces in the natural world.

    The concept of Yin and Yang is deeply rooted in Taoist philosophy and thoughts. 

    Yin and Yang is a concept that sees opposing forces as interrelated and interconnected in the natural world.  These opposing elements and forces give rise to one another and exist in complement to one another, such as light and shadow, male and female, hot and cold, life and death.
    In Taoist belief system, the philosophy of Yin and Yang ties with the idea that everything has both yin and yang elements although one of the element may be more strongly manifested in an object.  The belief is that Yin and Yang elements together form a unified whole and are in fact indivisible.  In this view of the world, there is no good and bad or dichotomous judgments, but all opposing elements are seen as part of a whole.

    Understanding the Taijitu
    It is a misconception to understand the Taijitu as conflicting forces of light and dark, good and evil.  In fact, the circular symbol of the Taijitu should be understood as a harmonic interaction between opposing forces. 

    In Taoist belief, both yin and yang elements originate from an initial emptiness, that is referred to as the Wu ji.  It is often represented as an empty circle.  In Taoist thoughts, from this original emptiness yin and yang arise in equal, opposing, yet interconnected forces.  These two forces interact and transform one another in a moving cycle until wu ji is achieved once again.  The way to imagine this is to picture the circular symbol of the taijitu in motion, with the swirling black and white halves in constant swirling motion until emptiness is achieved, and from there, yin and yang arises yet again and move in relation to each other until emptiness is once again achieved.

    The way to understand the relationship between Yin and Yang elements is to see it as when one is at its height, the other is at a low, but once the peak is reached for one, it will then move towards the other quality.  An analogy of this is the cyclical nature of seasons.  While grains and plants might be in full bloom in summer, it will then move towards death in winter, and a rebirth in spring, in continual cycles of movement and transformation.

    Yang is the white side of the diagram with the black dot, and represents the concept of light, heat, masculinity, fire, daytime, and the sky in Taoist cosmology.  The word Yang refers to the sunny side of things. Yin is the black side of the diagram with a white dot, and represents the concept of darkness, coolness, femininity, water, nighttime, and the earth in Taoist cosmology. The word for Yin also refers to the shadowy side of things. 

    Uses of the Concept of Yin and Yang
    Beyond its philosophical and cosmological significance in Taoism, the concept of Yin and Yang has been adopted and adapted to various facets in the Chinese culture. 

    Traditional Chinese Medicine
    In traditional Chinese Medicine, the concept of a harmonious and balance state of being is central to health and well-being.  Traditional Chinese Medicine is founded on the idea that any system that is in harmony is in a good working condition, and the concept is applied to human health.

    The two root concepts in traditional Chinese Medicine is “Qi” the concept of vital energy, and the concept of “Yin and Yang”—that of opposing elements. 

    It is believed that when yin and yang elements are in balance and are harmonious, good health is achieved and maintained.  When yin and yang are disharmonious, it is believed that there is too much or too little of one aspect of Qi in relation to another, and this causes illness and pain.

    In the traditional Chinese medicine view, because the states of yin and yang are constantly in flux, we must always respond to the changes to ensure that our bodies achieve harmony of yin and yang to maintain a good state of health. 

    Deficiencies or excesses are both frowned upon in Chinese medicine.  This is applied to not only the food that is eaten, but to physical activities, as well as living conditions and mental states.  Traditional Chinese medicine promotes moderation and balance.  Understanding the concept of yin and yang and using this as a conceptual guideline can help one to achieve harmonious and balance state of being.

    Martial Arts
    In both qigong and taijiquan, two forms of Chinese martial arts, the concept of yin and yang are crucial for their practices.  The Taijiquan, for example, is based on the concept of the taijitu and emphasizes circular motions and is founded on the opposing stances of movements and stillness.  It stresses the interconnectedness of not only the person practicing taijiquan, but also his opponent as well his surrounding, so that one’s action should always be in connection and relation to his opponent. 

    Qigong, as its name suggests, is based on the concept of “Qi” vital energy, but the concept of yin and yang also plays an important part in this form of martial art.  Qigong primarily deals with breathing patterns and physical movements in practice.  The human body is often divided into yin and yang zones in Chinese belief.  For example, the upper part of the body is seen as yang and the lower part of the body is seen as yin, while the middle of the body is seen as where the two comes together.  Qigong exercises are grouped and viewed in terms of yin and yang and are used to maintain or achieve balances physically.

    Significance Today
    More than just an archaic philosophical view, the concept of yin and yang can still have a lot of practical application for people in the modern world.  Its emphasis on the constant state of flux in the natural world and its view that opposing forces are all part of a complementary whole, brings to mind the idea that often our current moral, aesthetic, political, and various views and judgments are merely one way of approaching an issue, and that opposing forces need not conflict or annihilate each other, instead, they may be interconnected and interrelated forces that may in fact both be vital to a larger harmonious whole.

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    		 Yixing teapot history

    Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, yixing (pronounced yeeshing) teapots come from 20 miles northwest of Shanghai in the Yixing region of China. During production of these especially hand-crafted pots, no glazes or chemicals are added, which allows the clay to absorb a small amount of tea each time it is used for brewing. Therefore, only one kind of tea should be brewed within each pot to fully enjoy the flavor, color and aroma. MrsLinsKitchen.com offers a large selection of yixing teapots so you can own one for every one of your favorite flavors of fine tea. All of our teapots are sculpted into the traditional ornamental designs, such as fish, roosters and monkeys, and they each come with care instructions and the fascinating history of this beautiful teaware. Be sure to browse our entire line of teaware, as well as our extensive collection of Asian tableware.

    Hand-crafted yixing teapots

    MrsLinsKitchen.com imports the most elegant and whimsical teapots from China just for you! The discerning tea connoisseur won't be disappointed with our large selection of pots in many shapes and price ranges. The Blue Butterfly is one of our most charming yixing teapots and features glazed blue butterflies. The handle, lid knob and spout are each shaped like a delicate branch. If butterflies are a bit too tame for your taste, the Dragon Egg yixing teapot may be for you. This unique pot has a handle and spout shaped like a mother dragon protecting her egg, while a smaller dragon forms the lid handle.

    Whether you decide on butterflies, dragons or one of our many other designs, a yixing teapot from MrsLinsKitchen.com is bound to make a dramatic statement as a gift or as an addition to your own collection of Asian dinnerware.

     

    		  

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    The clay that is used to make these special pieces is found in a region of China that is known as the birthplace of the teapot. Beginning in the Ming Dynasty, these special clay pieces have endured the test of time and are still considered to be the best vessels for tea aficionados to enjoy the perfect cup. Our February 2001 newsletter covers this subject extensively and is a great read!

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    		 Yixing (pronounced EE SHING) teapots have been known for centuries in China for its unique tea brewing qualities and unusual appeal. Only in the last one quarter century has there been a resurgence of interest and great popularity with this art form among Chinese, as well as non-Chinese, art collectors and tea connoisseurs outside of China.

    Hailed from the “Pottery Capital” of China, 120 miles northwest of Shanghai in the Jiangsu province, Yixing teapots were, and are, considered to be the “best vessel for brewing tea” by Chinese tea aficionados. Here, in Yixing, is where the world’s first teapot was created during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), and the only place where rare purple sand (“zisha”) or clay can be found to make these distinctive brewing vessels. In the late 17th century, Yixing teapots, along with the first tea shipments, were introduced into Europe, and these offered the blueprints for the earliest Dutch, German and English teapots.

    During the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911 AD), Yixing enjoyed a long period of prosperity. Pieces made by master potters were sought after like rare Rembrandts and Renoirs, and were valued as much. Some of the earlier master potters were Gong Chun, Dong Han, Zhao Liang, Yuan Chang and Shi Peng. The latter four being known as the “Four Great Masters” of Yixing pottery making. Gong Chun is the earliest known master potter whose work, if any are found intact today, are priceless. As early as the 16th century, these artisans marked their pots with inscribed characters and eventually, chop marks, or seals bearing their names, were used. To this day, chop marks can be seen on the bottom of the pot, under the lid or even on the handle, and they help to mark a high quality piece of pottery made by a skilled craftsman who had apprenticed many years under established masters.

    The zisha clay, or purple sand, used to make Yixing teapots is actually a reddish brown color. Depending on the layer excavated from the ground and the degree of iron and other mineral concentrates in the clay, there are other natural occurring colors including cinnabar red, yellow, dark brown, green, blue and light buff. After firing, the clays turn into other brilliant colors including deep green, orange, brown and dark purple. The clay is naturally free of lead, arsenic, cadmium and other toxic materials. Teapots made elsewhere and claiming to be Yixing pots may contain some of these toxic materials. The clay is also naturally “plastic” enough to easily mold with the hands on a potter’s wheel without having to add synthetic “plasticizers”.

    The uniqueness of the Yixing clay creates a teapot that does not crack at extreme temperatures, such as boiling water being poured in, and that is porous, since no glaze is added after firing. This porosity allows a tiny amount of tea to be absorbed in the interior when tea is brewed. This creates two effects. First, with perpetual use, a layer of tea sediment forms inside the pot with each brew, and one would eventually be brewing tea within tea, enhancing the flavor, color and aroma. Because of this, only one type of tea should be brewed in a particular Yixing teapot. So, if one drinks oolong and black tea, one would have two teapots, one for the oolong and one for the black tea. Second, the oils absorbed from the tea bring out a deep brilliance to the teapot’s color, increasing the beauty and value of the pot with age. A good shine and a layer of tea sediment are a couple of hallmarks that collectors and connoisseurs look for when determining the value of an old Yixing teapot. The more there are the higher the value.

    By Western standards, Yixing teapots are considered very small, holding only 100-300 ml of liquid. Traditionally, this small size was designed so that each person would have his or her own, and with a proportionately sized small cup, drinking a hundred or more cups of tea a day was not considered excessive. Actually, the small size of the pots ensures the tea leaves do not steep too long and that tea is served fresh, hot and strong, unlike tea steeped in a large pot where bitterness can occur with over-steeped leaves standing in water. There is also less waste of used tea leaves. The small pot also allows one to brew the exact amount of tea with the desired strength and flavor, and each pot can be easily emptied of its entire contents after each brew. Enhancing the tea flavor further during brewing are the teapots’ snug fitting lids which conserve heat and inhibit oxidation. A built in filter at the base of the spout helps to eliminate the need for additional strainers or infusers.

    Like cast iron pots that need to be treated before use, so do Yixing teapots. There are several different ways to do this, and with a bit of practice, you may find a method more suitable to your style. One method is to place the teapot and uncovered lid side by side inside a cooking pot or pan that’s large enough to hold water to cover the teapot and lid. Fill the pot with water so teapot and lid are submerged. Using the same kind of tea leaves that you will brew in this teapot, place some in the water and bring to a slow boil for an hour. Turn off heat after an hour and allow the teapot and lid to cool down and let soak in the water for 24 hours. After this 24 hours, remove teapot and lid, and rinse with hot water to remove any loosen clay residue. Repeat the slow boil with fresh tea leaves and let soak for another 24 hours. After rinsing well with hot water, the teapot is ready for use. Yixing teapots and teaware should never be washed with soap or detergents, just rinsed with hot water and air dried or pat dried with towels.

    After the initial treatment and before each brew, you may want to wash and warm the teapot and cups. One easy way of doing this is to place the teapot and surround it with the cups inside a large bowl or a deep plate. Bring fresh cold water to a gentle boil and pour into the teapot and let it overflow. Put on the lid and pour more water over the pot and the cups until all are immersed. Then empty the water from teapot and cups, and they are ready to use. To brew tea: depending on the tea used, the strength preferred and the number of cups being served, put 2-4 teaspoons of high quality, loose tea leaves into the teapot. Pour boiling water onto the leaves in the pot until just overflowing, and immediately drain and discard only the water. This step washes the leaves. Again pour boiling water onto the leaves in the pot until just overflowing. Steep for about 30 seconds. Pour a small amount of tea into each cup in a circular fashion and repeat this pour with each consecutive circle until cups are filled. Drain and discard any tea left in the teapot. If more tea is desired, again pour the boiling water onto the leaves in the teapot until just overflowing and allow to steep for 60 seconds. Each time fresh boiling water is poured onto the leaves, increase the infusion time 30 seconds more. When tea drinking is done, remove the tea leaves from the pot and rinse all tea ware with hot water to clean. Remember never use soap or detergents to wash Yixing teapots and tea ware.

    Today, very talented, young artisans are creating a spectrum of innovative designs in Yixing teapots as well as replicas of the old. Basic teapot designs are taken from nature, have a geometric shape, have a combination of nature with geometric shape, or have an individual artistic whimsy. Along with advances in technological processes such as color mixing, printed pictures, calligraphy, and inlaid gold, silver or other precious metal pieces, modern Yixing teapots have dazzling new shapes, themes and splendid workmanship, some even rival the old Ching Dynasty masters!

    Mrs Lins Kitchen’s vast, and growing, collection of Yixing teapots and teaware offers a wide variety of traditional styles as well as many distinctive and modern selections to complement any personality or enhance any kitchen décor. Come visit us to find a Yixing teapot with your name on it!

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    		 The birth of sushi originated from China and was introduced into Japan in the 7th century as a method of preserving fish, since in those days, there were no refrigerators. Raw, cleaned fish were pressed between layers of salt and rice underneath a large heavy stone for several months until it fermented and was ready to eat. This method of preserving and eating fish was practiced for hundreds of years until in the early 18th century, an inventive Japanese chef decided to put slices of fresh raw fish on small mounds of rice and served it as sushi. This new "";flavor""; of sushi became very popular and two styles of sushi sprung up. One style developed from the city of Osaka, where seasoned rice was mixed with other ingredients and pressed together to form edible, little packages called "";hako-zushi"";. The other style developed in Edo, which is now called Tokyo, where a small, select piece of seafood is featured on a pad of seasoned rice. This style of sushi is called "";nigiri-zushi"";, and this is the sushi most Westerners are familiar with and recognize.

    Many people think that sushi means raw fish, but raw fish is called sashimi and it is not equivalent to sushi. Although raw fish is a very popular ingredient in sushi, sushi signifies any food that uses sticky rice seasoned with sweet rice wine vinegar, and the Japanese sticky rice in sushi is the main element.

    Sushi is a very nutritious and healthy food to consume. It is low in fat and a serving of about 8 pieces has approximately 300-450 calories, depending on the ingredients used. For sushi with fish, you get a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The seaweed used in some sushi is rich in iodine, and the vegetables offer various vitamins and fiber. Of course, the main ingredient of rice in sushi rounds out the food pyramid with complex carbohydrates.

    There are many different types of sushi, and all include sushi rice (the Japanese sticky rice seasoned with sweet vinegar.) Nigiri-zushi, also called finger rolls or handmade sushi, is the classic and most recognized sushi. It is ordered and served in pairs, and consists of an oval shaped bed of rice with a dab of wasabi and a slice of raw or cooked fish, seafood, vegetable or other ingredient lying on top. Sometimes a narrow strip of nori is wrapped around the middle like a ribbon, or the bed of rice has a thin wrapping of nori all around its sides. Maki-zushi, or nori-maki, are the sushi rolls that are made with sheets of nori. They are cut and served into six slices. A common maki-zushi is the raw tuna roll (tekkamaki) and the California roll, which usually consists of avocado strips, imitation crab and cucumbers. Another type of sushi is the stuffed bean curd rolls or inari-zushi. These are oval, deep-fried tofu pouches that have sushi rice stuffed inside and are sweet to the taste. Chirashii-zushi have different ingredients, such as raw fish, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed, vegetables and so forth, over seasoned rice on a dish, and oshi-zushi is pressed sushi rice that are cut into small squares. For sushi parties, hand-rolled sushi or temaki-zushi is easy and fun for guests to make. These use a small square piece of nori that is rolled into a cone shape with sushi rice and filling ingredients inside.

    Perhaps you already know all about sushi and eat them quite often at sushi bars, or maybe you've made sushi a part of your diet, but now you want to make them at home for convenience and cost. What tools and ingredients will you need? The first tool is a very sharp knife. If you plan to make a lot of sushi, then a bento knife is best. This is the classic sushi knife that has a razor-sharp carbon steel blade and a wood handle that doesn't get slippery when wet. Another tool is a bamboo mat (sushimaki sudare) for rolling the sushi. A wooden sushi press for making oshi-zushi is convenient but not essential, since you can also use a hamburger press. A wooden flat-bottomed rice-cooling tub (hangiri or sushi oke) is a great tool to use when preparing the sushi rice, but again, it's not required and any non-metal large bowl or plate will work as well. Other tools that are helpful but optional, since you can always use your fingers, is a wooden or plastic rice paddle or spatula for scooping and mixing the sushi rice, and a pair of chopsticks to pick things up with.

    The variety of main ingredients needed varies with the type of sushi that you're making, but there are side ingredients, or the condiments, that must always be on hand for any sushi. These are shoyu (soy sauce), wasabi (Japanese horseradish), and gari (sliced pickled ginger). The shoyu is used as a dipping sauce and the wasabi can be mixed into it as well, but it is also an ingredient in nigiri-zushi. Gari is eaten to refresh and cleanse the palate between different kinds of sushi or before each new bite of sushi. Of course, the main ingredients for any sushi is a high quality short-grained sticky rice and sweet vinegar which, when mixed together, is the sushi rice. No other type of rice, such as brown rice, instant rice, or long grain rice, should be used for making sushi. Another main ingredient needed is nori (toasted seaweed sheets) for making maki-zushi or other sushi that requires nori. As for the filling ingredients inside sushi, there is an endless variety. Some typical kinds include daikon, imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, kampyo (seasoned Japanese gourd), shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, smoked salmon, cooked eel, fresh tuna, sesame seeds, abalone, squid, clam, sakura denbu (seasoned shredded codfish), octopus, scallop, yellowtail, salmon roe, lettuce, sweet omelet, fugu, and so forth. Anything you desire can be used for the filling ingredients in your sushi.

    Before making any sushi, the sushi rice needs to be prepared first. Cook the sticky rice in a rice cooker (you'll get perfectly cooked rice every time this way), or in a pot following the directions on the rice bag. Approximately one cup of cooked rice is needed for each roll of sushi but having more rice is better than having too little. While rice is cooking, have ready on hand sushi vinegar, a hangiri, a hand fan or a small portable desk fan, a rice paddle/spatula, and a clean damp towel. If you cannot find ready-to-use sushi vinegar, you can make it yourself. Combine 1/3 cup white or rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 ½ teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Using low heat, bring the mixture to a boil and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool. For quicker cooling, place the saucepan into a large bowl of ice. When the rice is cooked and hot, transfer it into the hangiri using the rice paddle and spread it evenly over the bottom of the tub. Pour the sushi vinegar uniformly over the rice, using about one tablespoon of vinegar per one cup of cooked rice. Using the rice paddle in gentle but quick cut-and-folding strokes, mix the vinegar into the rice, taking care not to grind the delicate rice grains while mixing, and at the same time, fan the rice to quickly cool it so it will look shiny. You may need to mix and fan for ten minutes or so. The sushi rice is now ready to use but if not used immediately, cover with the damp towel to prevent rice from drying out. Always make sushi rice the same day you plan to use it and never refrigerate it.

    Now let's make some sushi. If you haven't already done so, prepare the filling ingredients by cutting them into strips, sticks and slices. Let's make nigiri-zushi first. Wash your hands and dampen the palms and fingers with some sushi vinegar mixture. Take about two tablespoons of sushi rice and shape it with your hands into a 1""; X 2""; oblong mound. Put a dab of wasabi on top of the rice and place a slice of raw fish fillet, seafood, or vegetable of your choice on top. If you're using raw fish fillet, it should droop a little over the side of the rice. Instead of placing the wasabi on top of the rice, another method is to put the wasabi on the topping ingredient first. Then put the mound of rice on top, press together gently with the hands and turn the whole sushi over onto a plate with the rice on the bottom. Some nigiri-zushi are "";tied""; widthwise with a thin strip of nori, and for the gunkan style nigiri-zushi, a thin sheet of nori is wrapped around the sides of the rice mound before the wasabi and topping ingredients are placed on top. Common topping ingredients for nigiri-zushi include ebi (shrimp), Maguro (raw tuna), kappa (cucumber slice), Ika (squid), tako (octopus), anago (grilled sea-eel), hamachi (yellowtail), hotategai (scallop), uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), sake (salmon), and negitoro (toro and green onion). As mentioned earlier, almost anything you like can be used for the topping ingredient.

    Now let's make maki-zushi. Take out your bamboo mat for rolling the sushi. Place a sheet of nori on top of the mat and spread about 2-3 tablespoons of sushi rice onto the nori, leaving 1""-2 ""; of one lengthwise edge of nori without rice. Lay the filling ingredients lengthwise on the rice, but don't overfill, just a few pieces will work. Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi away from you, making sure the edges of the nori tucks under while you gently pull the ends of the mat out. (The mat does not get rolled into the sushi.) Pressing firmly on the mat throughout the length of the sushi, roll the remainder of the sushi into a cylinder. Place sushi roll onto a cutting surface with edge side down, and cut into bite size pieces (about 6-8 pieces) using a bento knife or other sharp cutting knife. A few familiar maki-zushi are tekkamaki (raw tuna filling), kappamaki (cucumber filling), and futomaki (includes seasoned kampyo, denbu, sweet omelet and cucumber.) The California roll, which has imitation crab, avocado and cucumber slices, is another maki-zushi that is usually made with the nori on the inside of the sushi rice.

    Another easy sushi to make is temaki-zushi (hand rolled sushi). Using either a half or a quarter of a nori sheet (depending on the size you want), place about one tablespoon of sushi rice on top of the nori and spread out evenly. Place the filling ingredients on top of the rice and add a bit of sushi mayonnaise if desired. As with maki-zushi, don't overfill with the filling ingredients. Using your hands, roll the nori into a cone shape by folding over one of the corners. Seal the nori edge of the cone closed with a dab of water, wasabi or some squished sushi rice grains. Typical filling ingredients for temaki-zushi are cucumber, asparagus, cooked shrimp, crab, smoked salmon, sweet omelet, lettuce, salmon egg and scallops, but again, anything you like can be used. Always remember to serve any of the sushi you make with soy sauce, wasabi and gari. What to drink with sushi? Green tea, sake or Japanese beer will complement any of the sushi dishes mentioned here.

    Start a healthy trend of eating sushi today! If you need a sushi reference book or cookbook to add to your kitchen library, visit mrslinskitchen.com. We have several quality books to choose from as well as the ingredients and tools to make sushi with. You'll also find a variety of plates, saucers, boats and boxes for serving and containing sushi, and a few unique ideas with a sushi theme for gift giving, too! See you soon!

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