Japanese Beef and Potato Stew aka Nikujaga

Japanese Beef and Potato Stew aka Nikujaga

What do you crave on a rainy and gloomy day? I usually crave something warm and soupy that would make me feel at home. Today’s dish “Nikujaga” quite literally means meat and potatoes. It is a popular taste of mother’s home cooking in Japan, and 

Pressure Cooker Saimin

Pressure Cooker Saimin

This morning, during meditation, I imagined what my future self would look like. I imagined what my future self would say to me. I imagined my successful and fulfilled life. So, this is what I pictured in my head: I’m in a therapist’s office (it’s 

Banana Earl Grey Tea Bread

Banana Earl Grey Tea Bread

Growing up, I used to looooove earl grey bread. Walking into bakeries in Japan is like going into a whole new world (I watched Disney sing along last night. Hence why…..oops lol). As soon as you step in, you smell the buttery, sweet, salty deliciousness. 

“Negishio” Pork Chops

“Negishio” Pork Chops

Rise and shine! You know my roommate and I were talking today after our meditation sesh: the importance of setting intentions. We all have busy lives, and sometimes we get consumed by the amount of tasks that we need to complete, stress, thoughts…the list can 

Poached Chicken with Chili Sauce

Poached Chicken with Chili Sauce

Hi y’all! I hope you guys are beginning the week with calm and mindful spirit. I started meditating with my roommate last week and it’s been going great so far. I feel like I can start my mornings with a good note and really it’s 

Simple Cucumber Salad

Simple Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers are just so refreshing. Whenever I eat cucumbers, I feel so clean, healthy, and overall great! I don’t know why, but I just feel that way. Anyways, this salad is SO easy to make and SO yummy, it is perfect for the summer weather! 

Matcha Smoothie Bowl

Matcha Smoothie Bowl

What I love about this smoothie bowl is not only does it taste good, but it’s also healthy af! I know green tea aka MATCHA is a thing nowadays. But do you know why so many wellness enthusiasts are obsessed all of a sudden?? Matcha 

Oven-baked Japanese Spare Ribs

Oven-baked Japanese Spare Ribs

These ribs are honestly so delicious, you have to try! I do love some good old BBQ ribs, but this one just holds a special space in my heart. Every Christmas, my mom would make these amazingly flavorful pork ribs. As a child, I thought 

Intro + Matcha Banana Chocolate chip Cookies

Intro + Matcha Banana Chocolate chip Cookies

Hi guys! I know I have a bio on this website, but I thought I should introduce myself here. First off, thank you so much for stopping by! I am SO SO excited to start this journey and share my experiences with you. My inspiration