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 extra virgin olive oil 8 ounces organic shiitake mushrooms, rinsed and sliced 1 large organic onion, peeled and medium diced 2 cups organic coconut milk 1 organic lemon, washed and sliced into wedges 2 tablespoons fresh organic Italian parsley, washed and chopped 1 tablespoon coconut flour (for thickening the sauce) Garlic herb seasoning, to t

Steak & Mizuna Stir Fry Recipe Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound grass-fed steak, sliced bite-size pieces 1 bunch organic mizuna (Japanese mustard greens), washed and chopped 1 large organic onion, peeled and sliced 4 cloves organic garlic, peeled and minced 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil Black pepper, to taste Garlic herb seasoning, to taste Garlic pepper, to taste Himalayan pink salt, to taste 2 cups organic brown rice Purified water (for rice) Green on

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 olive oil 1 organic yellow onion, peeled and small diced 1 organic garlic bulb, peeled and sliced 1 pound organic chicken thighs, cubed 1 package organic frozen broccoli Sea salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste Organic green onions, sliced (for garnishing) 8 oz rice-flour noodles (prepared according to package directions

Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken with Assorted Vegetables & Okinawan Sweet Potato Purée Recipe Yields: 12 servings Ingredients 1 cup organic extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup each for the chicken pan and the veggie pan) 7 small organic carrots, peeled and chopped 2 large organic onions, peeled and sliced, Lyonnaise cut 1 bulb organic garlic, peeled, leave cloves whole 2 pounds organic chicken thighs 10 small Okinawan sweet potatoes 1 cup organic coconut milk 1/2 cup organic coconut y

Shredded Chicken & Veggie Comfort Soup Recipe Yields: 8 servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil 3 small organic carrots, peeled and chopped 1 organic celery stalk, chopped 1 organic yellow squash, peeled and large diced 2 cups organic arugula 64 ounces organic chicken broth (low sodium, if possible) Organic whole chicken, cooked, shredded, and skinless 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 4–5 drops of certified pure, tested grade (CPTG

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 customs that shape my identity. Growing up Japanese-American in Hawai‘i, I experienced unique and memorable traditions that remain important to me today. Cherished Family Traditions One of the most memorable parts of New Year’s was watching my late paternal grandmother prepare a feast for our family. She cooked tirelessly on New Year’s Eve

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