Mini Beef and Beer Hand Pies with a Cheddar Cheese Crust

Have you ever felt so cold you just can't warm up no matter how hot the room gets? Just two weeks ago (my gosh, it feels like forever, though!) …

Our Visit to Cannon Beach

It's funny how when you live somewhere for a long time, you become just a little bit immune to the beauty. I guess it's sort of a defense mechanism, because if …

The Search for Perfect Purin in Tokyo

Have you ever had Japanese purin? Purin, or pudding, is essentially Japanese crème caramel or flan, made with the same sort of exacting perfection in which Japan treats all culinary …

Celebrate Setsubun with Ehomaki: Lucky Direction Sushi Rolls

A couple of years ago –while Mike and I were living in Tokyo– around the end of January, we started noticing an influx of giant sushi rolls being advertised. It …