While still uncomfortably warm, the occasional cool breeze is a sign that summer is finally nearing an end here in Tokyo. The arrival of fall in Japan means that the the fish become buttery with fat, pungent Matsutake mushrooms start popping out of the ground, and people head to the hills en masse to see [...]
Hi! I roam the Earth seeking out good company, novel ideas, and delicious food to inspire my next kitchen adventure. The world is a big place and as long as there's something out there I haven't tried, I'll be photographing and writing about my adventures both at home and abroad. Join me on my delicious adventures as I taste my way around the world.
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Recipes- Vegan Zucchini Scones May 25, 2013Don’t let the “vegan” in the title turn you off because these savory scones are mighty tasty, thanks to some caramelized onions and powdered shiitake mushrooms in the dough. Head over to PBS Food this week to check out my secrets for making a dairy-free scone that’s moist and fluffy on the inside and crisp [...] Similar Recipes: Vegan Basil “Chicken” Vegan M […]
- Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes May 19, 2013If I’m going to eat something called blueberry pancakes, I want a sweet indigo marble to burst into a pool of tart flavor with every bite. Sadly, most pancakes I’ve come across that proudly proclaim their contents, are a far cry from the berry spangled pancake of my dreams. Devoid of flavor and with giant [...] Similar Recipes: Blueberry Lemonade Red Bean Pu […]
- Rusk May 16, 2013In Japan, where wasting food is tantamount to heresy, they’ve taken this humble upcycling of stale bread and turned it into a culinary craze. But rusk is ridiculously simple to make at home and not only does it prevent waste, it makes for a delicious teatime snack. Head over to PBS Food for the lowdown. [...] Similar Recipes: Vegan Basil “Chicken” Daigaku Im […]
- Peanut Butter Chicken Tacos May 14, 2013I know what you’re thinking. “Peanut butter in a taco?!” It might sound a little crazy, but hopefully I’ve earned enough trust from you all over the years that you believe me when I tell you that it makes for an awesome combo. Moles(the Mexican sauce, not the burrowing rodent) traditionally use nuts and seeds [...] Similar Recipes: Peanut Butter Baklava Minu […]
- Muhammara May 12, 2013Often found as part of a meze, this popular dish originated in Aleppo, Syria, which is known for its wondrous red chili peppers. Like most dishes that have been around since before the reign of cookbooks and measuring cups, Muhammara is made in about as many ways as there are cooks who make it. Most [...] Similar Recipes: Lemon Chili Chicken Pickled Peppers […]
- Vegan Zucchini Scones May 25, 2013