We spent weeks planning our four-night stay in Paris. We loved the experience and learned a lot about the city, its food, its history, and, more importantly, how to plan better for our next trip to Paris. Here’s what we learned and recommend for all first-timers thinking about visiting this beautiful city. How early to start planning for Paris I…
Try this high-protein salmon pasta recipe that has 40 grams of protein per serving and is easy on the stomach. This dish uses soft tofu as a surprising sauce base; you can’t tell! Learn how to make salmon pasta with a creamy sauce full of rich and savory flavor without heavy cream. Plus this recipe reheats well so it’s great…
I love eating tofu of all kinds in all types of cuisines. One of my favorite things about tofu is how versatile its flavor can be. Although its texture can be somewhat lacking for some people, crisping it up makes it 100x better, and luckily, it’s easy to do. Learn how to make this air fryer tofu that’s crispy and…
I’m going to show you how to make two types of poke sauces here: soy sauce based, and spicy mayo based. It’s very simple to do. There’s a lot of other ingredients you can add to customize each sauce though so I’ll help guide you through tasty options I personally like. After years of eating poke on the mainland, I…
Bibimbap is an optimal dinner if you have leftover banchan and meat from Korean BBQ nights or Kimbap, or if you just want a nice comforting bowl of rice and seasoned fixings. Learn how to make this traditional Korean rice dish that’s mixed with seasoned vegetables, savory proteins, steaming rice, and topped with a spicy gochujang sauce. We’ll be making…
Looking for a change from the same old hot sauce variety at your supermarket? Try this complex Korean gochujang sauce, which is spicy, sweet, and vinegary, the next time you want to top off your bibimbap or other savory dishes. Learn how to make this custom dipping sauce in under 5 minutes below. What is gochujang? Gochujang is a Korean…
Learn how to make your own Everything But the Bagel seasoning at home in under five minutes! I’ve amped up Trader Joe’s traditional blend for deeper flavor using different ingredients, like roasted sesame seeds. I’ll also give you a quick list of ingredients you can substitute or mix for your own custom flavor profile! What is “Everything But The Bagel”…
Paris really surprised us. We had a short, 4-day stay in Paris this year before visiting London. The visit was short, but surprised us in the best ways. The food was delicious, and the coffee scene was top-notch. Snobby, pretentious waiters brushing off English-speaking Americans?? yeah right! We experienced none of that. While there may not be small talk by…
After our short stay in Paris we took a 2.5 hour train to London where we stayed for about a week and we’re excited to discover the simply endless amount of activities and things to do in London. When we travel we love to try fine dining, casual restaurants, sweets, baked goods, and many, many coffee shops–London brought this on…
Trying to find a gift for a friend or family member who loves to cook but not sure where to look? Let me help you get started with some ideas of my favorite kitchen items that I’ve actually tested and used throughout the years. I am very fortunate to have been able to play with some fancy kitchen toys but…
Hot pot is one of those rare meals where I prefer making it at home versus going to a restaurant–it’s much cheaper to feed a big group, the prep isn’t too tricky, and I can customize the ingredients to what people actually want to eat. While there are many varieties of hot pot, like Japanese shabu shabu or spicy Chinese…
Make this homemade hot pot broth at home for an easy and simple base for your next hot pot party. Whether you want a meat-based broth or veggie-friendly hot pot, this DIY hot pot broth is customizable for you and your guests. And once you’ve got the broth down, check out my full guide to hot pot which includes all…