An Italian favorite with an umami-rich Japanese twist, this miso carbonara with salmon and ikura is a satisfying, easy meal. Ramen, udon, soba — all noodles that people think of when they think of Japan. Did you know Japan also has a booming spaghetti scene? Italian-inspired wafu (Japanese-style) pasta was […]
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Favorites from my Mug Collection
I have an *excessive* love for mugs so I have an ever-growing and changing mug collection at my house. I did a feature of some of my favorites on my TikTok. While most of these were purchased at stores in Japan, I was able to find some of them online […]
Moffle (Mochi Waffle) / モッフル
A delicious dessert with zero effort! Moffle, or mochi waffles, are a modern take on Japanese desserts using traditional ingredients. What is mochi? Mochi, or Japanese rice cakes, are a very traditional and ancient food, first seen in Japan sometime between 300 BC to 300 AD. An omen of good […]
Tanin-don (Beef and Egg Bowl) / 他人丼
Tanin-don, a comforting rice bowl topped with beef, egg, and a savory-and-slightly-sweet sauce. This quick one-pan meal is one of my favorite quick weeknight recipes. Rice bowls, also called donburi, are very popular in Japan and are often served as “quick, easy meals”. If you see a “-don” added at […]
Things in my Weeb Kitchen
A little different from my usual recipes, but I have been posting regularly on TikTok and have been really enjoying the video platform! I recently posted a video about “Things in my Weeb Kitchen” with a bunch of otaku kitchen products that I have and love and people have been […]
Ponyo’s Ramen // ポニョのラーメン
Ever watch Studio Ghibli films and wish you could eat all the delicious food? Well now you can! I asked you all on Instagram which Studio Ghibli dish you wanted to learn how to make and, surprisingly, the most requested dish was the Ramen from Gake no Ue no Ponyo […]