Hi there Reader -- This Weekly Meal Plan is here to help you decide what to cook on busy days. I know how tiring it can feel to think about what to eat every day, so you can leave that part to me. Each week, you’ll receive a simple 5-day meal plan to help you plan ahead, along with a handy shopping list to make grocery shopping easier. If five days feels like too much, you can start with just one day or a couple each week, whatever works best for you. ✨ This Week's Meal Plan This week’s menu...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Thank you so much for filling out last week’s survey and sharing your input. I really appreciate it, and I’ll be using your feedback to help shape future content. Today’s newsletter covers the essential seasonings for Japanese cooking. I’ve also updated the Japanese grocery shopping Guide and would love for you to grab the latest version. It now includes a "Where to Buy" section with recommendations based on many of your survey responses (U.S. only for now — sorry!). Hope...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- This Weekly Meal Plan is here to help you decide what to cook on busy days. I know how tiring it can feel to think about what to eat every day, so you can leave that part to me. Each week, you’ll receive a simple 5-day meal plan to help you plan ahead, along with a handy shopping list to make grocery shopping easier. If five days feels like too much, you can start with just one day or a couple each week, whatever works best for you. ✨ This Week's Meal Plan This Japanese...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- I’d love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. It will help me make Chef JA Cooks an even better place, one that brings you more joy in cooking. As a thank-you for your time, everyone who completes the survey will receive a 10% off code to use on any digital product in our shop! Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your support 😊 Take The Survey 💬 What Our Community Is Saying This Week! I love salmon! great recipes. Check this: 3 Japanese...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- This Weekly Meal Plan is here to help you decide what to cook on busy days. I know how tiring it can feel to think about what to eat every day, so you can leave that part to me. Each week, you’ll receive a simple 5-day meal plan to help you plan ahead, along with a handy shopping list to make grocery shopping easier. If five days feels like too much, you can start with just one day or a couple each week, whatever works best for you. ✨ This Week's Meal Plan This week...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Today, I’m sharing what our real breakfasts look like! I love breakfasts that are filling, nutritious, and easy to make, and if that sounds like you, this one’s for you. In this new post, you’ll find 3 simple ideas using grilled salmon, plus a video, so be sure to check it out! ✨ What’s New 3 Japanese Breakfasts with Grilled Salmon (Blog Post) 3 Ways I Eat Grilled Salmon for Breakfast (YouTube Video) Seasonal Picks ✔️ Cabbage is in season now! I'm cooking these recipes...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Today I’m sharing everything about egg sandwiches!From the classic fluffy and creamy Japanese tamago sando—my whole family loves it—to a few easy variations, all simple to make.You can also watch the step-by-step video, so be sure to check it out—there’s a little cherry blossom moment at the end 🌸. ✨ What’s New 4 Ways to Enjoy Egg Sandwiches (Blog Post) How to Make Tamago Sando (YouTube Video) Seasonal Picks ✔️ Discover what vegetables are in season this spring → What’s in...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Today I’m sharing a question I got from one of you (thank you!) about sesame oil, so I made a blog post and video to answer it.If you use sesame oil in your everyday cooking, be sure to check them out! Also, I want to share some seasonal dishes I’ve been enjoying lately! ✨ What’s New Toasted vs Light Sesame Oil: How to Use Each One (Blog Post) Toasted vs Light Sesame Oil (YouTube) 🌸 Seasonal Picks ✔️ Sakura season is starting! Whenever I come across something pink, I can’t...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Sakura season has just started 🌸 and people here get so excited every year. I’ll share more next week. 😊 This week, I don’t have a new blog post to share, but I made a “What I Eat in a Day” video! It’s something I’ve been wanting to make for a while, and it’s a realistic look at what I actually eat at home, along with my everyday routine (dogs included!). I hope it gives you some inspiration for simple Japanese home cooking! ✨ What’s New What I Eat in a Day (YouTube Video)...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read