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...
5 days ago • 1 min read
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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 week...
12 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...
14 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...
21 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...
28 days 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
Forgot to include the new YouTube link in my previous email!- Juri Hi there Reader -- Here are a few updates from this week on Chef JA Cooks! First, I published a new video about how to cook Japanese rice.Cooking rice is a basic skill in Japanese cooking, and this video covers many common questions and shares tips for getting fluffy rice every time. My Japanese breakfast video has been getting a lot of positive feedback, so I turned those ideas into a blog post as well. I also created a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- I’ve shared seven meal plan posts this winter, each filled with cozy, comforting Japanese dishes to enjoy during the colder months. That wraps up this winter series. Thank you so much for following along! Here’s the full collection if you’d like to revisit them: Beginner-Friendly Japanese Winter Meal Plan Easy Japanese Winter Meal Plan Light Japanese Winter Dinner Meal Plan Classic Japanese Winter Meal Plan Hearty Vegetarian Japanese Winter Meal Plan Cozy Japanese Winter...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read