✨ New! Wakame Avocado Salad + Instant Ramen Tips


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 crunchy cucumber with a light, citrusy ponzu sauce. It’s ready in under 10 minutes!

If you love this recipe, please leave a comment and star review in the comment section! Your feedback is truly appreciated!

✨New Video

3 Instant Ramen Upgrades for a Healthier Bowl

In this video, I'm sharing three simple upgrades I use at home to make instant ramen healthier — without losing the comfort and flavor you love.

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