As a mom—and a nutritionist—I drink a lot of tea. Some days it’s for an energy boost; other days, it’s for comfort and slowing down. Between driving the kids around, managing a busy household, and sneaking in a bit of self-care, I get how overwhelming it can be to figure out which teas are actually…
Category: Japanese Cuisine
Diving into the world of sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura, and traditional Japanese sweets. Sharing techniques for making sushi rice, ramen broths, and other iconic Japanese dishes.
Sweet Moments in Hokkaido
If you’ve ever been to Hokkaido—or even just had it on your travel wishlist—you’ve probably heard people go on and on about the food, especially the ice cream. Honestly, I used to wonder what the big deal was. But after trying it myself? I totally get it now. The dairy in Hokkaido is next level….
A Sweet Summer in Hakodate
This summer, we had the chance to visit Hakodate, and it turned out to be such a memorable trip for so many reasons. One of the best parts? Getting to enjoy Snaffles’ famous cheesecakes again after so many years. Twelve years ago, I had my first taste of Japanese cheesecake from Snaffles and I instantly…
Soul-Warming Homemade Kare Udon
Today, I’m excited to share one of our family favourite homemade dishes: Kare Udon. Actually, it’s my husband’s fave. I’ve been really into making things from scratch lately—there’s just something satisfying about it, don’t you think? One of my recent kitchen projects has been perfecting my own curry roux. Sure, store-bought curry roux cubes are…
Beef Pepper Rice
Back in 2011, I was wandering through the busy streets of Hong Kong when I stumbled upon something that would become a new favourite—Sizzling Beef Pepper Rice. One bite, and I was hooked. It had that perfect mix of sweet and savoury that had me craving it every day! No joke! It was something I…
The Ringed World of Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts are something special – my kids are totally in love with them. They have that perfect chewy texture, especially the ones shaped into the iconic “pon de ring.” It’s a unique combination of the soft sweetness of a regular donut and the chewy goodness of mochi in every bite. It’s a simple treat…
Exploring the World of Soba Salad
Soba noodles and the concept of soba noodle salad originated in Japan. Soba noodles are thin noodles made primarily from buckwheat flour or a combination of buckwheat and wheat flour. They have a mild nutty taste and a firm texture, making them perfect for various flavours. Soba noodles have been a key part of Japanese…
The Sweet World of Mochi Ice Cream
Chasing the perfect bite with mochi ice cream adventures! Have you ever indulged in mochi ice cream? These petite, chewy rice dough orbs enveloping creamy ice cream are very popular in Japan. What I love about them is the contrast it offers – the outer layer is pleasantly chewy, while the inner part is cold…