… And that’s a wrap
We’re often chasing a crispy exterior with a chewy and soft inside, and rice paper wrappers can do this for us. Read more
Latest Stories by Mariko Jackson
Crazy for corned beef
When I go to an evening show or concert, I look forward to a late-night diner afterward. Read more
A glorious gluten-free option
Brigadeiro-based desserts seem as prominent in Brazil as mochi is in Hawaii. Read more
An unexpected combo
Sometimes when I was traveling with my family as a child, at a hotel breakfast, I would choose grapefruit juice over apple or orange juice. Read more
Changing up the leftovers game
I used to wonder why some parents had three dishes they would cook over and over again. Read more
Time to take a dip
My friend once went to a potluck where everyone was supposed to bring a salad. Read more
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Let them eat (pan)cakes
The traditional sandwich is an indulgent French toast. It’s also almost too much to eat. Making it into a pancake makes it a more suitable size so you don’t get full on the bread. Read more
Check out this crispy snack
I share a name with Emily Mariko, whose viral recipe for a salmon rice bowl is making the internet collective lose their minds. Read more
Gourd goodness
Seasonal and scarcity are the themes that get me excited about pumpkins every year. Read more
Stick to this
One of my favorite parts of being 10 years old was that my mom would let me ride my bike up the road to the convenience store. Read more
You’ll want a ‘peach’ of this cream
I have somewhat unrealistic expectations of time — something I've known about myself for my whole life. Read more
Breadwinner
Scallion “pancakes” are more like a flatbread. My favorite grain-free tortillas use cassava flour, making this an obvious choice for these pancakes. Read more
Just roll with it
There's a lot of talk of animation at my house. My 14-year-old daughter is obsessed with cartoons, anime and animated films. She's often asking me if she can prepare a food featured in a cartoon that was drawn to be delicious. Read more
The Little Foodie: Spicy is a taste, not just a sensation
I think I first came to embrace the hot stuff when I experienced bibimbap with a healthy serving of gochujang, Korean chile paste. Read more
The Little Foodie: Cake for breakfast uplifts midweek slump
Not sure about all of you, but for me, that midweek slump has been a bit more common since, oh, last March. So when a viral video recipe promises me cake for breakfast, you’d better believe I’m celebrating on a Wednesday morning. Read more
The Little Foodie: Crunchy, spicy sauce jazzes up range of foods
A homemade chile sauce studded with crunchy fried garlic is an ideal topping for ramen or a salad. Read more
The Little Foodie: Small-kid-time flavor enlivens chichi dango
We locals take pride in our favorite common foods. We connect over li hing mui, saimin and canned juice. Read more
The Little Foodie: French toast pairs well with eggnog for holiday dish
I can’t resist the seasonal eggnog when I see the festive cartons in the store. Read more
The Little Foodie: Switch up pie game with kabocha
Every year around this time, I go into pumpkin pie-baking mode, occasionally mixing that up with a sweet potato pie. But I think I’ve found a new contender. Read more
The Little Foodie: Pulling off this Halloween pizza takes guts
The preparation of this pull-apart pizza takes some explaining, but it’s really simple and the artistry veryforgiving. Read more
The Little Foodie: Adobo Chilaquiles
Before you get too ahead of yourself with the name of this recipe, hear me out, because I think cuisines can take divergent paths. Each one caters to a different audience. Read more
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