✨ NEW! Kabocha Korokke + Lean the Japanese Rice!


Hi there Reader --

Fall is in full swing here in Japan, and my kitchen is filling up with cozy seasonal flavors. 🍂 From crispy kabocha korokke to comforting eggplant dishes and a guide to Japanese rice, I hope these recipes inspire you to cook at home and enjoy the flavors of fall!

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💌 My Personal Note

My birthday was the other day (yay!) and I got a wonderful gift from my mother, a box full of potatoes, onions, and kabocha from my hometown in Hokkaido. I was so excited to see these delicious-looking vegetables, and I can’t wait to cook up something cozy with them. Kabocha soup is definitely first on my list!

Thanks for reading. Matane またね!

Juri Austin

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