Shiraae is a cold tofu salad mixed with slightly sweet and savoury (and almost nutty) seasoned vegetables. It’s a perfect side dish to any Japanese meal. I especially enjoy making…
Oyakodon is an absolute favourite homey Japanese comfort food of mine. You’ll probably find me making this very often, if not all the time, for dinner since it’s so…
Goma dare or sesame sauce has always been a staple at our table when we enjoy shabu shabu (Japanese hot pot). In fact we usually have to make loads…
When I think of gyudon, I think easy, convenient, and cheap. In Japan you can find countless fast food chains serving up a hefty bowl of beef simmered in…
I have to admit I was never a fan of red meat, I just didn’t grow up eating it. It wasn’t until about four years ago I started to…
Long, cold Canadian winters always have me craving something comforting and familiar. A nice hot bowl of tomato soup usually hits the spot but only if it is served…
Risotto can take some patience and some elbow grease to make, but when you pair it with wine and some good chatter, nothing can be better than making risotto.…
The first time I had a Nicoise Salad was five years ago in Oman. I remember the experience so clearly because not only was the scenery so beautiful –…
When I think back on my childhood, one of my fondest memories was making gyoza with my mom. It was definitely a tedious task with my little uncoordinated fingers,…
I remember the first time I had a Monte Cristo sandwich waaaay back in junior high. Our French teacher took us on a field trip to a french restaurant…
Meatballs are one of the most flavourful and versatile protein balls that you can eat with and on pretty much A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G. They can be made with a variety of…
One of my favourite parts of travelling is wandering aimlessly in foreign streets, falling into unexpected adventures, and uncovering hidden gems you would not find in a travel guide.…
After witnessing my stoooopid external hard drive die on me while transferring all my f*kn goddamn files (because I had a inkling that it may be prone to failing soon)…