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. There is dairy, and then there is Hokkaido dairy….
Category: Food and Travel Diaries
Combining the love for food with travel experiences. Writing about local cuisines, food markets, and culinary traditions from various parts of the world I’ve been to.
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…
Sweet Nostalgia: A Bittersweet Journey into the Artistry of Cake Decorating
Many years ago, amid the whirlwind of impending motherhood and the chaos of daily life, I found solace in an unexpected hobby: cake decorating. It all began in those last expectant weeks before my baby arrived when I had an insatiable craving for cake. Instead of going out, I decided to channel my energy into…
A Cookbook You Won’t Forget: Samin Nosrat’s ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’
After watching Samin Nosrat’s Netflix show a few years ago, I couldn’t resist grabbing her book. Honestly, my husband and I were so inspired by her love for cooking – it was totally contagious! This book has become a kitchen must-have for us, and I bet it’ll be for you too. Samin Nosrat’s cookbook, “Salt,…
From Chaos to Connection: Why I Love Grocery Shopping with My Kids
I can still vividly recall the early days when I first started taking my little ones to the grocery store. I won’t sugarcoat it; the idea seemed a bit overwhelming at first. I imagined tantrums in the cereal aisle and juice cartons spilling everywhere (just like in the movies). But you know what? It wasn’t…