Ever since I got back from Korea, people keep asking me the same thing: “So… which did you like better, Japan or Korea?” Honestly, I don’t have a real answer. I’ve been lucky enough to visit both, and they’re both special in totally different ways. I love them for different reasons, and I don’t think…
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.
Sweet Moments in Hokkaido
If you’ve ever been to Hokkaido, or had it sitting 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 all the fuss was about. How different could it really be? And then I tried it. So I get it…
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 was getting to try Snaffles cheesecake again! Twelve years ago, I had my first taste of Japanese cheesecake from Snaffles and I instantly fell in love. There’s…
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’
A few years ago, my husband and I watched Samin Nosrat’s Netflix show and that was pretty much it…we were hooked. Her love for cooking is completely contagious. It wasn’t long before I tracked down her book, and it’s been a kitchen staple for us ever since. Salt Fat Acid Heat isn’t really your typical cookbook….
Why I Love Grocery Shopping with My Kids
I was genuinely terrified the first time I took my kids grocery shopping. I fully expected epic meltdowns in the cereal aisle and a spilled-juice-carton disaster. But honestly, I got so lucky. It wasn’t a disaster at all. I started taking them along when they were tiny, probably just hoping they’d eventually carry the heavy…