http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/tags/tavelt Sad to say, but this lovely old town requires some support. en-US Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/search.php http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-220 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:53 +0000 archer_root 220@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Dewd. Do you harsh my mellow? Hardly a Zen pooper-scooper, am I.</p> <p>As you know, authentic mountain spring water has dissolved solids. Sometimes this is good for you. Often these dissolved solids will associate with the ingredients in a dish and create a stronger extraction, yes? Maybe this is why there are so many Chinese sayings about mountain water and tea leaves being an essential combination. </p> <p>Kuzu is just plain good for the intestines. "Wake up. Nourish intensetines. Have a good day." How's that for a hip Engrish tee-shirt? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-219 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:04:24 +0000 peko 219@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>That is a dog-gone good sounding recipe!! With kuzu and mountain spring water? You must be a real Zen Master chef! </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-218 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:59:04 +0000 archer_root 218@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>My favorite morning porridge used to consist of the following:</p> <p>Mountain spring water<br /> Kuzu (starch flour from the root of the infamous Kudzu vine)<br /> Rolled spelt grain<br /> Fresh ginger, shaved thinly<br /> Cranberries, unsweetened<br /> Frozen or fresh blueberries<br /> A pinch of ground cardamon, clove, and nutmeg<br /> A pinch of sea salt</p> <p>Sprinkle camu-camu on that and maybe a squeeze of lime for tartness and nutrition.</p> <p>I have yet to discover rolled spelt in Kyoto.<br /> We'll see if I can find a nutty-tasting replacement. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-217 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:21:54 +0000 carol 217@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Thank you, Peko, I found the rolled oats today in Tavelt. And picked up some quinoa, too. It makes a nice meal like rice, very delicate.</p> <p>And in Nishiki market, chanced on the best kombu I've had yet-- it was fresh, with vinegar and hot spice, long strips rolled in fine sugar I think, really tasty. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-216 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:07:25 +0000 peko 216@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Hello drdave,</p> <p>Today I stopped in at Meidi-ya today and checked in the flour section on the second floor. They had corn flour and corn grits. I am afraid that I don't know the difference between those varieties and cornmeal. The grits looked similar in appearance and texture to my recollection of cornmeal but I haven't laid eyes on any in quite a long time.</p> <p>Will corn grits or flour make muffins the way you want them? </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-213 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:20:32 +0000 peko 213@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>And the best shampoo for dogs it made with oatmeal! I have not made milk with it though. Sounds fascinating though.</p> <p>I get my oatmeal at Tavelt in the underground food court/grocery store of at Fujii Daimaru. I get Hamlyns of Scotland's Scottish Porridge Oats &amp; Bran. It is 700 yen (I think) for a 750g bag. That seems very reasonable to me. They also have some other varieties and granola and muesli too.</p> <p>For a long time I bought muesli, granola and oatmeal at Meiji-ya on Sanjo. They do offer a good, maybe the best selection in Kyoto of high quality and natural Western style breakfast foods, but I just get tired of feeling ripped off after shopping at Meiji-ya. Tavelt at Fujii Daimaru is just too good and reasonably priced to ignore now.</p> <p>More info and locations here: <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan" rel="nofollow">http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan</a> </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/oatmeal-weather#post-212 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:54:57 +0000 carol 212@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>I gather that Maki Shoten may be the best place to try to find oatmeal here in Kyoto. Up Higashioji, I'll check it out. So yummy, cooked very creamy or apples-n-oats, raw rolled oats mixed with grated apple and with milk, muesli really, add nuts. There's also not much better for cleansing face, just do it over the kitchen sink! (Put some raw rolled oats in a sock, tie it and drop in the hot bath.) It makes good milk, too, like almond or hemp milk, if you have a blendor. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-211 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:50:53 +0000 drdave 211@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Actually, I went by Meiji-ya yesterday, and, surprisingly, it didn't carry cornmeal. It had corn grits and corn flour, which are close, but definitely would affect the taste, if not the texture.</p> <p>I'll check Daimaru depachika on occasion, but I would love if anybody has first-hand experience of a store selling that elusive cornmeal in Kyoto... </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-210 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:31:57 +0000 peko 210@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>HI drdave,</p> <p>I would try this list:</p> <p><strong>Meidi-ya</strong><br /> Meidi-ya has a great selection of imported yummies but charges obscene prices. I am quite sure they have several kinds of good cornmeal.<br /> location:On the north side of Sanjo Street between the Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi Streets)</p> <p><strong>Fujii Daimaru Department Store (Tavelt)</strong><br /> Tavelt located in the basement of Fujii Daimaru kicks. They offer excellent selection of high quality yummies at quite reasonable prices - the best cost performance in town, I believe. I have never shopped for baking goods but I would think they would stock cornmeal.<br /> location: On the south west corner of Shijo and Teramachi streets intersection.</p> <p>More here: <a href="http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan" rel="nofollow">http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/department-stores-in-kyoto-takashimaya-daimaru-and-isetan</a></p> <p><strong>Maki Shoten</strong><br /> This small shop is similar to Meidi-ya but I don't feel like I have been robbed as I am making my way home after shopping. Maki Shoten is located on Higashi-oji Street. I will have to check the exact location. I am not sure if they stock baking goods though. </p> http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/topic/finding-cornmeal-in-kyoto#post-209 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:53:53 +0000 drdave 209@http://openkyoto.com/kyoto-support/ <p>Subject should say it all :-)</p> <p>I am craving homemade muffins... and can't seem to find cornmeal at any of the local supermarkets (including fancier ones that usually carry a decent selection of import foods and exotic spices). Friends in Tokyo get it at Kaldi Coffee Farm, which doesn't have a branch in the city.<br /> I haven't tried Meidi-ya yet (it's a bit on the opposite side from where I leave), but thought I'd ask here if anybody could recommend stores that are guaranteed to sell cornmeal?</p> <p>Cheers! </p>