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...

“Winter” in Hawaiʻi Growing up in Hawai‘i, winter was a concept rather than a season. Nights might dip into the high 50s (Fahrenheit)...

Christmas, A Wonderful Time of the Year Since childhood, the Christmas season has been a cozy, feel-good, and giddy time for me. I fondly...

Hashtags Explained! In case you were wondering, this post will explain the meanings behind each daily hashtag in my Facebook and...

Oat Milk Maple Pecan Ice Cream Recipe ·       1/2 cup organic pecans, toasted and chopped ·       3 cups organic plain unsweetened oat...

Seven Pillars of the Taste of Life Blog   As you probably noticed, seven is a recurring theme in my posts, including my seven pillars...

The Election & All the Feels I'm not one to discuss my political views, but this election season has tremendously affected many people I...

The Initial Story A new platform deserves a meaningful logo. Here’s the story behind the Taste of Life (ToL)  logo. One day, while...

A Time for Reflection & Growth Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I especially love the beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow...