The one thing I always look for before starting a meal is some sort of sauce. Whether that’s mustard to go on a sandwich, or dressing on a salad, I’m all about the sauce. On our Japan trip this summer, we tried a ton of different foods. I noticed that in many dishes, the sauce,…
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Vegan Eats!
You sure don’t need animal products to make a lunch taste amazing! Like our rice farm visit, another activity we couldn’t miss out on was the traditional vegan monk lunch experience. Set in Kyoto, the small restaurant would completely take us by surprise. After a morning of visiting temples and small shops, we settled in…
Rice: Farm to plate
In Japan, rice is definitely a staple food. It fits well with so many other items and often is the thing that glues a meal together. Take Japanese shabu shabu, for example. In almost every situation, you’ll be eating your pot of meat, vegetables, and broth with a bowl of rice. Because Japanese cuisine has…
A secret underground food world…
Hello everyone! I hope that you are all having a great summer, just like I am! It’s been a while, so I wanted to let you know that my family and I traveled to Japan recently. I’ve had so many great food experiences worth writing about, so expect more posts in the coming weeks (or…
It’s Better than Peanut Butter!
When you see the title, I know some of you are going to go: “What? No way!” But hear me out and do try the product featured in this post. I’m confident I’ll be able to change your mind at least a little bit. My family and I love toast, especially with different types of…
Kiwi Alert!
Kiwi alert! The feeling of eating “candy” has never been so strong when I ate kiwi last night… So this past Sunday my mother and grandmother visited the farmer’s market to buy fruits. They bought kiwi and it turned out to be some of the sweetest of that fruit I have ever tasted. I liked…
Tapa-Terrific
Today, instead of asking you if you’ve tried Tapatio, how about I ask: who hasn’t? This past couple of weeks I have been obsessed with it, my go to #1 hot sauce. It pretty much makes everything taste better. I put it on salads, soups, refried beans, and more! Tapatio isn’t overwhelmingly spicy, but it…
Another What am I Riddle?
I’m an unusual snack, a one of a kind, you’ll claim me right away and go: “It’s all mine.” I come in small amounts, cause I’m precious, and you don’t have to worry about eating me freshest. I’m a food that takes a long time to make, probably even longer than a birthday cake. First…
Stuffing Myself with Good Old Clam Chowder
Have you ever had one of those moments where you stuff yourself even though you are full? At the annual Santa Cruz clam chowder festival/competition, I did just that. My Aunty Shelli, who also brought me to the food festival in San Francisco, surprised me yet again by taking me to this amazing event. The…
Teaspoon vs. Boba Guys
Have you ever wondered where to go for boba tea? Considering that it is (and has been) one of the hottest food products, I bet you have. Boba, bubble, tapioca, or pearl milk tea a is a tea based beverage usually containing milk, sugar, and toppings (arguably the most important part). That delicious tea flavor…
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