I have this thing for food bowls: a little bit of starch with some protein, maybe some veggies thrown in for good measure. I love how the result is clean, simple and totally taste bud friendly. In the name of healthier eating, I’m also always looking for the best available ingredients. I’m excited to partner
Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream, aka Birthday Ice Cream
This is my Birthday Ice Cream. Most people look forward to birthday cakes or cupcakes, but I’ve never been much of a cake fan. Even growing up, I always requested ice cream cake or strawberry shortcake for my birthday. So this year, I decided to make my dream ice cream for myself for my birthday (a
Weekly Love Letter for Saturday, June 6th
[ezcol_1half] “I turned 31 this week, which for some reason feels much older than 30. I’m not sure why, but maybe it’s because I was listening to the iTunes Top 50 Pop station and I skipped every other song because I couldn’t handle the music. Yep, I’m officially turning into a crotchety old lady who
DIY Fourth of July Garland with Denim Tassels
Jeans are my uniform. I LOVE denim, and wear jeans almost every day (except in the horrible heat and humidity of Tokyo summers). This means that I eventually wear out a lot of jeans. I’ve had a few pairs sitting in my fabric bag, waiting to be put to good use. I hated to throw them
10 Picnic Tips to Help You Have the Best Picnics Ever
Picnic season is here! We love them: the breeze in our hair, the grass (or sand) between our toes, a frosty beverage in hand, and a delicious meal in front of us. We’ve gathered 10 picnic tips to help make your picnics better than ever this year! 1. Bring bug spray. For the best protection, spray everyone in your
Roasted Sweet Pepper Skewers
Sunday in my house is Farmer’s Market day. Our market is right by the Target downtown, which makes it just perfect for checking out the potatoes AND the Dollar Spot. I mean, that’s basically a perfect outing in my book.
Weekly Love Letter for Friday, May 29th
[ezcol_1half] “This was a super crafty week! My favorite kind. I went to a huge craft show in Yokohama on Saturday where I took a workshop on how to make shibori (Japanese tie-dye). I made a Father’s Day gift for my dad, went to two of my favorite craft/art stores in Tokyo, spent lots of time
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Rice Krispy Treats
As far as recipes go, there are few treats that I think would not benefit from a little dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. Ok, maybe you wouldn’t want to add them to spinach smoothies. But ice cream sundaes and fruit bowls and yogurt, etc? Yeah, baby. When I was thinking of a favorite