Ever since coming back from Korea, people keep asking me the same question: “So… which did you like better, Japan or Korea?” And honestly? I don’t think there’s a right answer. I’ve been lucky enough to visit both, and they each have something that makes them special. They both hold such massive pieces of my…
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.
Matcha & Hojicha: Which Tea Fits Your Day?
Most people reach for coffee when they’re overwhelmed. I usually have a different approach. I call it my Green and Gold routine. As a mom, tea is my anchor. Some mornings I need a boost, and some evenings I just need to slow down. Lately I’ve been rotating between two very different Japanese teas, matcha…
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…
Soul-Warming Homemade Kare Udon
Today, I’m excited to share a real family favourite in our house: Kare Udon. To be honest, it’s my husband’s favourite. I’ve been leaning into making things from scratch lately, there’s just something so satisfying about it, don’t you think? One of my recent kitchen projects has been perfecting my own homemade curry roux. Sure, those…
Beef Pepper Rice
Back in 2011, I was walking through the streets of Hong Kong when I came across something that quickly became a favourite—sizzling beef pepper rice. I still remember the first bite. It had that mix of sweet and savoury that just worked, and after that, I kept going back for it. It was one of…
The World of Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts are something special, my kids are totally in love with them. They have that chewy texture that’s a bit different from a regular donut, especially the ones shaped into that “pon de ring” style. It’s somewhere between a soft donut and something a little more elastic, like mochi, which is what makes them…
My Go-To Miso Soba Noodle Salad
Soba noodles are a traditional Japanese noodle made primarily from buckwheat flour, often blended with wheat flour. They have a mild nutty flavour and a pleasantly firm texture, which makes them a great base for all kinds of dishes. While soba is often served hot in soup, cold soba dishes are also traditional in Japan….
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…