More rice is nice
After five years of being without a rice cooker, I really thought I was past the coveting stage. Read more
After five years of being without a rice cooker, I really thought I was past the coveting stage. Read more
With the new year, you’re inevitably trying to make better choices and cutting out some of your vices. Read more
The shared experience of food in Hawaii is a beautiful thing. Read more
One of my core cooking memories is the first big mistake I made while baking. Read more
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
I’ve had a lot of pictures lately in my social media of the French invisible apple cake recipe. Read more
Stay in touch with top news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It's FREE!
I sometimes grocery shop as if I’m buying trinkets, rather than soon to be consumed goods. Read more
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
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
There’s a lot to be said for your workhorse kitchen tools. When people are talking to me about air fryers Read more
I discovered that there were frozen bao buns at the supermarket a few weeks ago. Read more
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
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
When I was last visiting Japan, every day during my walk to the station, I passed a shop selling fruit sandwiches. Read more
I’ve read stories in which someone peels potatoes at a kitchen table. Read more
Once, I made 12 pies for a friends-and-family dinner. When I was starting the sixth, I had serious regrets. Read more
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
It’s not quite spooky season, but the pumpkins have arrived. Read more
A side dish of rice is a trusted accompaniment to a standout main dish. Read more
I think of my fridge as the cold pantry. Read more
We’re often chasing a crispy exterior with a chewy and soft inside, and rice paper wrappers can do this for us. Read more