Chris asks…

What's a good DIY Japanese Garden site?

I've been searching for a site that has how to's diy on Japanese gardens but,not too successful...not a huge yard like"Georges Japanese Garden" but,more a simple look I have like 30x40' to work with.

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This may give you some ideas:
http://www.diyhomenetwork.net/garden/japanese-garden-design.html

David asks…

What does the Japanese rock garden need and what do those things represent?

I'm making a miniature rock garden but i don't know what to put in it. But I don't want those simple ones i want something with color.

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The two basic necessities you need to create a Zen garden are sand and rocks. The sand should be made of crushed granite. You want to use sand that is white, beige, or gray. Shiny, sculptured rocks add a complex and classic look to your Zen garden. A small bridge is also a common item found in many Zen gardens, though it isn’t required, it certainly adds even more appeal to the overall effect.

Creating a Japanese Rock Garden

http://www.indiana.edu/~easc/publications/doc/creating_japanese_rock_garden.pdf

Japanese Rock Garden

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_rock_garden

http://www.helpfulgardener.com/japanese/2003/garden.html

James asks…

Can someone translate this into simple japanese?

"Bamboo cutter, we've come for the shinning princess. Thank you for taking care of her." Suddenly, all the doors opened. Shining Princess came out.

"Wait, wait!" cried the old couple as they ran out the house.

Shining princess went to the garden and put on an angel's robe.

"Father, mother, I must leave. Please think of this as me," she sad, and she gave the kimono that she had been wearing to her parents.

The carriage with Shining Princess rose into the sky. Surrounded by angels, Shining Princess went to the moon as her parents cried.

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Using only hiragana would be appreciated.

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I'm Japanese.
This story is a Japanese Famous story "Kaguyahime (or Taketori monogatari), isnt't it?

Michael asks…

Modern Asian (leaning more towards modern Japanese) Themed Wedding! Any ideas???

My fiancee and I want to have a modern, elegant, Japanese themed wedding, but with a more relaxed and simple theme. Does anyone have any suggestions on little things I could do to bring it together? We are on a short budget. The ceremony will be held in a Japanese Garden. Heres the link:

http://www.morikami.org/index.php?src=photo&srctype=lister&ref=Events&category=Photos

Thanks so much for any suggestions!

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Here's a wonderful site!

Http://www.japaneseweddingfavors.com/

I would incorporate cherry blossoms (probably need to get silk as their peak time is very short.

Http://www.silkflowers.com/viewitem.asp?idProduct=883

Cherry Blossoms Wedding

spring centerpiece

Asian Inspired Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake

cherry blossom wedding cake

http://www.japanesegifts.com/images/lanterns_cherryblossom.jpg

Or Bamboo:

bamboo cake 8

Ikebana Style Centerpiece

Bar Accent

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8312543@N07/2181845773/

Attire: Here's a wedding dress with an "Obi" sash that looks a bit Japanese. Http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2841&prodgroup=10
You could do the same for the girls buy a simple strapless dress and buy beautiful Japanese obi sash and wrap around the waist. Http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_detail.jsp?stid=2656&prodgroup=110

I grew up in Japan and nothing says "Japan" more to me than cherry blossoms and bamboo!

Best wishes.......................

Nancy asks…

How do I make a simple but good Chicken Parmesan in a toaster oven?

My background is not Italian/Italian-American and we never ate out at Olive Garden much or any restaurant except Chinese or Japanese, so when we had a staff meeting that served an Italian themed dinner, and I was served Chicken Parmesan I was hooked.

It was a friend one night at an Olive Garden that taught me how to eat like an Italian. Yum!

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Depending on the size of your T.O. You can cut this recipe in half:
Easy Chicken Parmesan

INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
seasoned bread crumbs
8 slices mozzarella cheese, or more
1 jar (16 oz) spaghetti sauce
Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:
Whisk together the egg and milk. Dip the chicken breasts in milk and egg mixture and then in bread crumbs. In a skillet with a little olive oil over medium-high heat, brown on both sides until golden.
Set chicken in a baking dish.
Slice 8 pieces of mozzarella cheese and put two on each chicken breast. Pour 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce over all. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a little more mozzarella and bake at 350° for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

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