Japanese hot pot is a popular comfort dish during the colder seasons. It’s healthy, easy-to-make, fast, and versatile making it one of my favorite dishes to make on busy days. Nabe is the overarching word for hot pot dishes in Japan. There are a huge variety of kinds made with […]
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Temari Sushi / 手まり寿司
These ball-shaped Temari Sushi are cute, festive, and easy to make! Perfect for a party or a fun activity to do with kids. Today is Hinamatsuri, or Girl’s Day in Japan. Households with young daughters decorate by putting up Hina Ningyo (Hina Dolls) to pray for prosperity, health, and successful […]
Yuzu Olive Oil Cake / ゆずオリーブオイルケーキ
If you’re looking for a moist cake with a refreshing twist, look no further! Everyone loves this yuzu olive oil cake. Even die-hard fans of butter (::cough::ME::cough::) admit that using olive oil makes some of the most moist, delicious cakes. While there are many citrus versions of olive oil cake […]
Miso Carbonara with Salmon and Ikura / サーモンといくらの味噌カルボナーラ
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 […]
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 […]