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: 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 vs. Hojicha: My Green and Gold Tea Routine
When life gets busy, a lot of people reach for coffee. I reach for tea. Okay, I enjoy coffee, too, but lately, I’ve been switching between two Japanese teas depending on what kind of day I’m having. Matcha when I need a little help getting going, and hojicha when I finally get a chance 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…
Soul-Warming Homemade Kare Udon
Kare udon is a family favourite in our house, especially for my husband, who absolutely loves it. Lately, I’ve been spending more time making things from scratch, and one of my recent kitchen projects has been working on my own homemade curry roux. Store-bought curry cubes are convenient, and we still enjoy them, but there’s…
Beef Pepper Rice
Back in 2011, I was walking through the streets of Hong Kong when I came across sizzling beef pepper rice, and it quickly became a favourite. I still remember that first bite. The sweet and savoury flavours worked so well together that I kept going back for more. It was one of those dishes I…
The World of Mochi Donuts
Mochi donuts are something special, my kids are totally in love with them. What I love about mochi donuts is their chewy texture. They’re different from regular donuts, especially the ones shaped like little rings, often called pon de ring. They’re soft but have a bit of a bounce to them, almost like mochi. Some recipes…
My Go-To Miso Soba Noodle Salad
Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made mainly from buckwheat flour, sometimes mixed with wheat flour. They have a slightly nutty flavour and a nice firm texture. They’re often served in soup or chilled with a dipping sauce, but I also like using them as the base for a noodle salad. This salad combines soba noodles…
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…