Japan is the land of wacky salty snacks. Much to Mike’s dismay, I love wandering around the endless snack aisles. To the untrained eye, all the colorful packages look the same, but a closer look reveals Mountain Dew Cheetos;…
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I am a huge fan of cauliflower. I know some people who think cauliflower should be banned from cruditè platters, but I actually love it raw. You can always count on me to finish off those crunchy white florets…
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Sweet and spicy jalapeño honey garlic chicken recipe. Grilled, oven-baked, or pan-fried, this chicken is sure to be a…
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Happy Saturday Everyone! I’ve decided on a new feature for 2014 – Snack Saturdays. Every Saturday I’ll feature something I’ve been snacking on, whether it be fancy, like these decadent Pierre Hermè pastries, or simple, like…
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The first time I had taquitos I was in the middle of an epic fight with an old ex-boyfriend. It was so long ago that I don’t remember what the fight was about. And to be honest, I don’t…
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I don’t know about you but I love a good snow storm and all the recent crazy photos of snow are making me nostalgic for my snow-filled childhood. Don’t get me wrong, Tokyo is wonderful in the winter, but…
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BEGINNER You haven't really cooked much before but you have access to a kitchen and some basic tools and you're very willing to try new things in an effort to impress …
Hatch chile season is one of the most magical seasons of all. The little green chile that could comes from New Mexico and is the backbone of so many wonderful …
I love nachos and I'm pretty sure the whole world loves nachos too. Case in point: my dad, who makes it a point to only consume Asian food, loves nachos. …
Fun fact: I used to hate spicy food. When I was tiny, I would straight up refuse to eat anything that looked remotely spicy. Anyway, because spicy was on my …
I’m in the land of mochi, sushi and all things kawaii and I’m loving it! If you’ve never had mochi before, you should definitely try it. Mochi is kind of hard to describe with it’s gooey chewiness, but all…
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December is perfect for long, lingering breakfasts by the fire. In my perfect world, me and Mike would be cozy in our kitchen nook (doesn’t exist) overlooking the freshly snow covered forest-y backyard (I live in a high rise).…
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