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 …