March 19, 2015
A recipe for Japanese shisomaki – the sweet, nutty filling and slightly crispy outer shiso roll is so satisfying and delicious!
February 5, 2015
A simple, but delicious recipe for crunchy and vinegary celery asazuke (Japanese quick pickles). A great side dish or accompaniment for beer.
November 17, 2014
An easy recipe for yuzu marmalade. A dollop of this marmalade tastes like a just-picked yuzu burst in your mouth!
October 14, 2014
Last February, I went to Jicca in Tokyo and had this seemingly unassuming dish. I've...
June 18, 2014
A step-by-step recipe on how to make Japanese curry WITHOUT using pre-made, boxed roux.
May 5, 2014
Make these Japanese pickles in under 20 minutes. Bonus points because you can count the number of ingredients it requires on one hand!
April 14, 2014
A quick and easy recipe for a refreshing carrot and daikon salad with a satisfying crunch and a spicy kick.
February 7, 2014
Make an easy and satisfyingly delicious rice bowl featuring fresh salmon sashimi and avocado.
January 17, 2014
If there's one thing 6 days in paradise (Kauai) reminded me about life, it's that...
November 15, 2013
Last Friday, Kayoko hosted a girl's night at her house. While our other halves sulked...
November 1, 2013
The markets are exploding with pumpkins and other squash -- which means, autumn is here!...
October 4, 2013
The early 90s... I was distancing myself from my Sandylion stickers while making multiple trips...