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  • The Season of Satsumaimo, the Japanese Sweet Potato 🍠

    The Season of Satsumaimo, the Japanese Sweet Potato 🍠

    When November rolls around in Japan, something magical happens. The air turns crisp, the summer cicadas go quiet, and a toasty-sweet aroma starts drifting down the streets. That’s when everyone knows, it’s satsumaimo season! The satsumaimo (Japanese sweet potato) isn’t just a...

  • Move Over Aperol, There’s a New Spritz in Town 🍋🍹

    Move Over Aperol, There’s a New Spritz in Town 🍋🍹

    We’ll always have a soft spot for the classic Aperol Spritz — with its vibrant orange hue, bittersweet taste, and effortless Italian charm, it’s no wonder this cocktail has become a summer staple around the world. It’s light, refreshing, and...

  • No Broth, No Problem: Cold Ramen for Hot Days

    No Broth, No Problem: Cold Ramen for Hot Days

    When most people think of ramen, they picture steaming bowls of rich broth, slurp-worthy noodles, and cozy comfort. But in Japan, ramen isn’t just a winter staple—it’s also a summer essential. Enter Hiyashi Chuka and cold Mazemen: two chilled ramen styles that...

  • Meet Your New BBQ MVP: Tangy Carrot & Cabbage Slaw 🥬🥕

    Meet Your New BBQ MVP: Tangy Carrot & Cabbage Slaw 🥬🥕

    The grill’s fired up. The patio’s calling. And your summer menu just found its newest and coolest staple. This bright and crunchy carrot & cabbage slaw is everything we love about warm-weather eating: fresh, flavour-packed, and ridiculously easy to throw...

  • What Came First: The Ramen or the Egg?

    What Came First: The Ramen or the Egg?

    It’s an age-old question—okay, maybe not that old, but one that has undoubtedly crossed the mind of every ramen lover staring into a perfectly built bowl: What came first, the ramen or the egg? While it might sound like a...