tax collector; tax official
ready-made meal; home meal replacement; HMR
cellule; cellula; small room (esp. with tatami mats); floret (of broccoli, etc.)
to shake up; to shake (in order to mix, shuffle, etc.)
placing side by side; running simultaneously (e.g. classes); juxtaposition
group discount (rate, reduction)
dipping; soaking; immersing
instant noodles; instant ramen
loin ham; ham made from pork loin
(liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener
cutting into four; quarter; photograph size 254mm x 305 mm
vinegar, soy sauce and mirin (or sugar) mixed in roughly equal proportions
failure teaches success; failure is a stepping-stone to success
warming up (food) in a microwave
electrolysis; electrolytic
candid shot; unposed photo
parboiling; preparatory boiling
registered dietitian; nationally certified nutritionist
starting pistol; starter pistol
mega-sized portion; mega-sized serving; mega meal
to remove the scum (from a broth or liquid); to skim (a liquid)
kindergartener; preschooler
taro (Colocasia esculenta); dasheen; eddo
electronic key (doors, etc.); electronic cipher
simple is best; less is more
side dish; supplementary food