The smartest, fastest and simplest way to prepare a super-healthy beet greens smoothie is with the Vitamix Professional 750 blender. It is the top of the line blender used by elite chefs in restaurants all… Read More
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Yanki Come Home: Japan’s Mysterious Underworld
What matcha tea is to traditional Japan, the “Yanki” subculture is to modern times in Asia’s most interesting nation. The Yanki culture of Japan is sometimes thought of as a training ground for hard-core motorcycle… Read More
Vitamix Carrot Juice Recipes for Every Day of the Week
Carrot juice is one of the most nutritious beverages of all, boasting proven advantages for skin and heart health, as well as helping to fight cancer and cognitive decline. There is no better way to… Read More
Five Blendtec Soups Recipes for a Trip to Soup Heaven
Blender soups are popular all over the world, and are a staple in the kitchens of top restaurants everywhere. Blendtec soup recipes are diverse, healthful and easy to make. They are not only full of… Read More
Vitamix Almond Milk: How to Get the Smoothest and Tastiest Homemade Almond Milk in Two Shakes
Almond milk not only tastes great but is very nutritious. Regular blenders are just not up to the task, however, which is why we recommend using the Vitamix Professional 750 blender. It’s perfect for making… Read More
Vitamix Ice Cream: How to Make a Scrumptilicious Banana Dessert
There’s a new dessert trend that seems to be sweeping the globe: banana ice cream. Vitamix ice cream is extremely nutritious, and tastes better than most high-end ice creams you can purchase in stores. Unfortunately,… Read More
Japanese Cultural Icons Who Changed the World
Japan exports much more than matcha tea, rice and automobiles. The geographically small Asian nation has given the world some of the most talented artists and cultural icons known to the human race. True giants… Read More
Try Your Hand at Haiku, Japan’s Traditional Poetry
In the mid-1600s, Japanese poets began experimenting with 17-syllable verses as stand-alone poems called hokku, later renamed as haiku. These classic writings have withstood the test of time and are now among Japan’s best-known contributions… Read More
Culture Immersion: Westerners Living in Japan
What happens to Westerners who reside in Japan on a long-term basis? Whether for business, academic or cultural study, there are many thousands of foreigners living in Japan at any given time. Foreigners who visit… Read More
The Super-Sweet World of Japanese Candies and Desserts
For those who spend two or three weeks in Japan, the huge diversity of the country’s cuisine is always a surprise. Even the most elite Asian restaurants in the West cannot replicate the nearly limitless… Read More