Hi there Reader -- This week, I have a new wakame avocado salad to share with you, along with a video about how I eat instant ramen at home. I also made a small update to my recipe posts. I’ve started adding dietary labels near the top of the post and recipe card, so you can more easily see whether a recipe is vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. (Thank you for the helpful suggestion, Mary!) ✨New Post Wakame Avocado Salad This wakame avocado salad combines tender wakame, creamy avocado, and...

Hi there Reader -- I have lots to share in today’s newsletter—a new post, a new video, a new channel, and a special offer you might like! ✨New Post: Edamame Hijiki Seaweed Salad Want to add more seaweed to your everyday meals? Hijiki is a great one to try! It has a milder ocean flavor than wakame and tastes delicious with edamame and sweet corn. Edamame Corn Hijiki Salad ✨New Video: Family Trip to Nagano We recently took a family trip to Nagano, filled with beautiful scenery, handmade soba,...

Hi there Reader -- It’s summer break here in Japan, and today, I’m sharing a few simple recipes that are great to make together. Noodles are perfect for a quick lunch. Pasta and somen are easy to prepare, and kids can help choose toppings, mix ingredients, or serve everything at the table. We also made rice okonomiyaki and fried rice using leftover rice. They’re filling, easy to make, and the kind of meals kids really enjoy! I hope these ideas bring a little inspiration to your easy summer...