Highlights of Today’s Post Gratitude. A moment of reflection. “ ToL ” Original Recipe: Chicken Long Rice. A Moment of Gratitude For years, I struggled with chronic hives and pain. Some days, the itching felt endless. Other days, the pain felt unbearable. I felt frustrated and helpless, often wondering if I’d ever see a light at the end of what felt like a very dark and long tunnel. I tried numerous remedies and diets, but all fell short at some point. I have tried Reiki, phys

Highlights of Today's Post: Resonated challenges. A moment of reflection. " ToL " Original Recipe: Haupia. Learning to Be Vulnerable If I had to choose one challenge I’ve faced recently, it’s a balance of trying to juggle work, personal life, errands, and still finding time to care for myself. Some days, it all feels like too much. I’ve learned that sometimes balance means letting things go — skipping errands, eating out instead of cooking, or taking a break from the blog. Se

Highlights of Today’s Post Small changes unexpectedly lead to bigger ones. A moment of reflection. “ ToL ” Original Recipe: Salmon Veggie Rice Bowl. Starting Small, Growing Bigger Than Expected When I first started blogging in 2015, it was just for me—a place to share the meals I cooked, the dishes I enjoyed, and maybe even a few of my restaurant favorites. It began small, but it’s slowly grown bigger over time than I ever imagined. Somewhere along the way, the former Foodnis

Chicken Coconut Cream with Soba Noodles Recipe Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound organic chicken tenderloins 1 tablespoon organic...

Steak & Mizuna Stir Fry Recipe Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound grass-fed steak, sliced 1-2" 1 bunch organic mizuna, washed and...

Garlic-Peppered Lamb Chops with Smashed Potatoes & Green Beans Recipe Yields: 4 servings Kitchen Equipment Mixing bowls/cups/spoons for...

Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice-Flour Noodles Recipe Yields: 4 servings Stir Fry Ingredients 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin...

Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken with Assorted Vegetables & Okinawan Sweet Potato Purée Recipe Yields: 12 servings Ingredients 1 cup organic...

Shredded Chicken & Veggie Comfort Soup Recipe Yields: 8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil 3 small organic...

Garlic-Herb Lamb Skillet with Okinawan Sweet Potatoes and Assorted Veggies Recipe Yields: 5 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon organic...

THIS  Housemade Pesto Rocks This from-scratch pesto recipe is the best pesto I’ve eaten. I’ve tried countless restaurant and store-bought...

Lentil, Sweet Potato, & Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Yields: 12 servings Filling 2 cups organic dried green lentils 1...

Turkey Meatball Mediterranean Stir-Fry with Tri-Colored Quinoa Recipe Yields: 7 servings 1–2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 1...

Italian Medley Vegetable Pasta Soup Recipe Yields: 8 servings 64 ounces organic vegetable broth 2 organic carrots, sliced (using a...

A Blend of Local & Japanese Traditions New Year’s is a time to honor my heritage and reflect on the beautiful blend of local and Japanese...

Oat Milk Maple Pecan Ice Cream Recipe Yields: 12 servings 1/2 cup organic pecans, toasted and chopped 3 cups organic plain unsweetened...