Summer Vegetables Always Bring Back Childhood Memories Every summer, my grandmother’s garden would overflow with summer vegetables. Eggplants and peppers seemed to appear faster than we could eat them, so one of the meals we enjoyed over and over was…
Virgin Mojito with Yuzu Juice
A Refreshing Virgin Mojito I Make After a Long Workday I work full-time in Japan, and I always look for simple drinks that help me slow down after a busy day. Since I don’t really drink alcohol, mocktails have become…
Japanese Braised Chicken with Daikon Radish(Rice Cooker Recipe)
I work full-time in Japan, and easy rice cooker dishes like this Japanese braised chicken are such lifesavers. When I come home after a long day, I love recipes that require minimal preparation but still feel like a comforting homemade…
Suiton (Japanese Dumpling Soup)
A Simple Japanese Dumpling Soup I Make on Busy Days I work full-time in Japan, and when I come home after a long day, I often look for meals that are comforting but don’t require complicated preparation. Suiton is one…
Daikon Salad(No Chopping Recipe!)
No Chopping Daikon Salad Inspired by Bikkuri Donkey I work full-time in Japan, so I’m always looking for ways to make fresh vegetables feel effortless. This no chopping recipe is one I make often because all you need is a…
Daikon Mochi (Japanese Daikon Cake)
Have you ever ended up with half a daikon in the fridge and had no idea what to do with it? That’s exactly when I make this daikon mochi recipe. Traditionally, this dish starts with hand-grated daikon, but whenever I…
