Where are you cooking from? Before sharing this week recipes, I’d love to know where you’re cooking from. This was a lovely suggestion from Mary — thank you! Since many of you live in different parts of the world, I’m hoping to share more seasonal recipe ideas that fit your weather. Choose one below and let me know where you are! ☀️ I’m in the Northern Hemisphere❄️ I’m in the Southern Hemisphere Hi there Reader -- This week, I’m sharing fresh corn recipes! Corn is one of my favorite...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- If you love soft and chewy Japanese sweets, this one is for you. Shiratama dango is one of my favorite cold desserts for summer. It has that mochi-like chewy texture, but it’s very simple to make at home. You can enjoy it in so many ways — with mitarashi sauce, fruit, sweet red bean paste, kinako, matcha, or any toppings you like. I hope you’ll try this cold summer treat! 👉 Dango Recipes to Try Shiratama Dango with Mitarashi Sauce Shiratama Dango with Fruit 🎥 Watch the...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Yesterday, I saw a news story about the global matcha boom and how more and more matcha products are appearing around the world. It mentioned that matcha lattes are especially popular in Australia, and that new products like fruit-flavored matcha powders and matcha gummies are being made for overseas markets. So this week, I thought it would be a nice time to share some of my favorite matcha recipes. 👉 Matcha Recipes to Try Easy Iced Matcha Latte Easy Vegan Matcha Cookies...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- This week, I’m sharing a simple guide to different types of tofu. I’ve received a few questions about tofu, so I decided to put together a guide to help explain the different types and how to choose the right one. I also made a video where I explain it more visually, so I hope you’ll check that out too! 👉 New Post: Types of Japanese Tofu 🎥 Watch the tofu video here: I hope these recipes bring a little inspiration to your meals this week. 💬 What Our Community Is Saying This...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- This week, I’m sharing a few refreshing cold somen noodle recipes for summer. In Japan, summer means somen. On days when I don’t feel like cooking much, I often turn to somen for a quick and easy meal. If it’s too hot to cook, or you just want something simple and refreshing, I hope you’ll give somen noodles a try! 👉 New recipes: Cold Somen Noodles with Kimchi, Natto, and Cucumber Cold Somen Noodles with Tomato and Avocado Cold Somen Noodles with Miso Mackerel 9 Cold Somen...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- This week, I’m sharing two simple meal ideas. 👉 New recipe: Homemade Fish Burger → The first one is a new recipe for a fish burger. It’s made with crispy fried fish, fresh vegetables, and a creamy egg mayo sauce. This one is a big hit with my family! For a vegetarian option, you can use tofu katsu instead of fish. 🎥 Watch the video:Cucumber Tuna Sandwich Lunch → I also shared a short video of a simple sandwich using cucumber tuna salad. It’s easy to make and perfect for a...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- What have you been craving lately? It already feels like summer here in Japan!When the weather gets hot and humid, I always reach for refreshing dishes — especially cucumber. 🥒 Today I’m sharing 5 easy Japanese cucumber side dishes. Perfect for using up extra cucumbers or adding one fresh dish to your everyday meals. 👉 Refreshing cucumber sides: Cucumber Sticks with Miso Mayo Dip Umeboshi Cucumber Salad Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Ponzu Pickled Cucumbers with Shio Kombu...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Today I’m sharing a simple, friendly guide to Japanese seaweed. If you want to add seaweed to your everyday meals but aren’t sure how to use it, this guide is a good place to start. In the guide, I introduce three common seaweeds used in Japanese cooking — nori, wakame, and kombu — with simple ideas for how to use each one at home. 👉 Start here:Read the Japanese Seaweed Guide → I also made a short video, so you can see the seaweeds more clearly and get a better feel for how...
about 2 months 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. ✨ This Week's Meal Plan This vegetarian Japanese spring meal plan brings together light, fresh, and satisfying dishes. Here’s what’s on the menu: Monday: Tamagoyaki Onigirazu Tuesday: Cold Ramen Noodle Salad Wednesday: Vegetable Tempura Thursday: Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi Friday: Chickpea Curry Soup...
2 months ago • 1 min read