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Seriously Asian: Bitter Melon
Another Japan-dweller here: I can attest that goya is absolutely delicious in champuru. I've tried to eat it on its own, stir-fried, at Chinese restaurants in the States, but somehow that just didn't work for me. However, I think the pork and eggs (or tofu, etc.) in champuru really help balance out the bitter flavor and make it palatable. Nay, delicious!
Cook the Book: The Perfect Finish
Given that Michelle's involvement in the anti-childhood obesity movement, I think a seasonal, fruit-based dessert would be appropriate.
Apricots poached in white wine and thyme (from the garden, of course), browned-butter almond shortbread, and lightly whipped farm-fresh cream with just a hint of vanilla and sugar.
(PS: I worked on this book but still have not had a chance to make most of the recipes from it!)
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About emmab
Website: http://shichimi.wordpress.com/
Location: Japan
About: Native Brooklynite living in Japan. You can follow my culinary adventures on my blog, shichimi.wordpress.com
Favorite foods: Leeks, sourdough bread, arugula, soba, heirloom tomatoes, cardamom, buttermilk pancakes, prosciutto, spinach goma-ae, fruit tarts, peperonata, kumquats, toasted walnuts, fried plantains, apple pie, tonkotsu ramen, homemade pasta...
Last bite on earth: Pizza from Di Fara's and Junior's cheesecake.

Yuuuum. Now, if only I could find decent bacon here in Japan... Oh, and pine nuts and cheese that don't cost an arm and a leg.
Whatever, I'll make this *somehow*!