Last year, I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Code Switch (a podcast about race and identity), when I heard an episode that triggered something powerful in me.
Read MoreAs a 21st century, modern, California born and raised, Japanese-American, Reform Jew, eating consciously is deeply rooted in my soul. There's a Japanese saying, "mottainai もったいない". It conveys a sense of regret over waste.
Read MoreI love this vibrant, Japanese take on a Middle-Eastern classic. While I'm not the first person to make edamame hummus, the addition of bright yuzu citrus and furikake (crunchy rice toppings), make this one unique.
Read MoreEvery year, about a month before Purim, I make three to four batches of hamantaschen. Then, I post a pretty photo on Instagram of the last batch.
Read MoreThis is one of my favorite Japanese comfort foods. It's called soboro gohan, and typically has three toppings: Ground meat, sake scrambled eggs and greens.
Read MoreTraditional cultures around the world have rituals around death and dying to help people heal. Over the years, many of those rituals got lost on their way to us.
Read MoreIn both of my cultures, when a friend or family member is having a challenging time, the most common way we support them is to provide a meal.
Read MoreHave you ever tried to make a Japanese dish (like miso soup) and found that the flavor just fell kind of... Flat? Most likely, the dish was missing a layer of umami.
Read MoreFor years, I have put so much pressure on myself to create a feast on Shabbat. In my Intro to Judaism class, I learned that it is the most important holiday of the year.
Read MoreMy Mom used to bring this rice porridge (okayu お粥) to my bed when I had a cold 😷🤒. Try making this okayu when you aren't feeling well.
Read MoreAfter returning from Japan, I've been feeling especially inspired to pull out all the stops for a nourishing Japanese New Year (January 1st) in San Francisco.
Read MoreJanuary 1st is the most important holiday on the Japanese calendar. New Year's Day in Japan is spent with family celebrating traditions, many of which are centuries old and deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
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