Season 1

1. Episode 1

2013-07-19

2. Episode 2

2013-07-26

3. Episode 3

2013-08-02

Instant noodles; some say they are the most important Japanese invention of the 20th Century! Tonight Sachie visits a museum dedicated to ramen noodles before she heads to the kitchen.

4. Episode 4

2013-08-09

Sachie goes on an international rice journey, from planting seedlings in a paddy field in Japan to harvesting full-grown rice stalks in Northern California.

5. Episode 5

2013-08-16

The Japanese are known for perfecting the meal on the go with their elegant bento boxes that can contain up to 50 different Japanese delicacies.

6. Episode 6

2013-08-23

Tonight Sachie joins her family foraging for bamboo shoots in preparation for a Japanese style barbecue.

7. Episode 7

2013-08-30

8. Episode 8

2013-09-06

Sachie heads to Kyoto, the centre of Japanese culture and fine dining, where she dines at a three star, 300 year old restaurant, steeped in history.

9. Episode 9

2013-09-13

Sachie is all about celebrating Japanese food in New Zealand but this week she is in Japan, celebrating New Zealand food; specifically our beautiful salmon.

10. Episode 10

2013-09-20

Miso soup is a favourite Japanese winter warmer here in New Zealand but what else can you make with miso paste? Tonight Sachie demonstrates miso grilled eggplant and a delicious miso walnut brownie.