A cure for custard craving
A well-meaning person told me that if you wait out a craving for 20 minutes, it will vanish. Read more
The Little Foodie
More rice is nice
After five years of being without a rice cooker, I really thought I was past the coveting stage. Read more
A case for cabbage
With the new year, you’re inevitably trying to make better choices and cutting out some of your vices. Read more
Satisfying that cornbread craving
One of my core cooking memories is the first big mistake I made while baking. Read more
A savory dish for pumpkin season
Since it’s pumpkin month, I’ve been devouring my fair share of the orange squash, that is to say, all of it. Read more
A golden, custardy cake
I’ve had a lot of pictures lately in my social media of the French invisible apple cake recipe. Read more
A grape-filled galette
I sometimes grocery shop as if I’m buying trinkets, rather than soon to be consumed goods. Read more
Light summer soba
Summer soba always makes an appearance at my house during these hot months. It’s refreshing, light and doesn’t feel as heavy as many noodle dishes. Read more
Mochi madness
We absolutely need more mochi recipes, with as many varieties as possible. Experimenting with mochiko flour is a common occurrence in my house. Read more
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Try this ‘shrimply’ awesome boil
There’s a lot to be said for your workhorse kitchen tools. When people are talking to me about air fryers Read more
Take a ‘bao’
I discovered that there were frozen bao buns at the supermarket a few weeks ago. Read more
Doughy delights
A roasted sweet potato reminds me of Japan almost as much as a bowl of ramen, and definitely contains just as much enthusiasm. Read more
Cozy comfort food
Cooking can be done just by following directions, but having the familiarity and witnessing food chemistry in action is what elevates you to being a “cook.” Read more
Enjoy the fruits of your labor
When I was last visiting Japan, every day during my walk to the station, I passed a shop selling fruit sandwiches. Read more
Making the most of moringa
I’ve read stories in which someone peels potatoes at a kitchen table. Read more
A simple, seasonal solution
Once, I made 12 pies for a friends-and-family dinner. When I was starting the sixth, I had serious regrets. Read more
Cozy comfort food
I’m always surprised when people who are unaccustomed to life in Hawaii make comments on the seasons, especially the islands’ “lack” of them. Read more
‘Tis pumpkin season
It’s not quite spooky season, but the pumpkins have arrived. Read more
Rice has a starring role
A side dish of rice is a trusted accompaniment to a standout main dish. Read more
A satisfyingly crispy snack
I think of my fridge as the cold pantry. Read more
… 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
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