Delicious short ribs that fall apart and become visually stunning with the addition of a slice of pickled lotus root.

Simple, healthy and delicious: pickled lotus root. Use it as a condiment or as a small side dish for miso soup and rice.

A refreshing Sidecar made with kumquat and yuzu. Also a few thoughts on post-holiday detox.

Cranberries covered in sweet sugar add sparkle to any holiday spread.

A heartwarming mulled wine made with Japanese Citrus. Published in Japan’s Daily Yomiuri newspaper!

A Japanese twist on the French dish, Pommes Anna.

The perfectly versatile holiday cocktail: cranberry + prosecco/champagne + yuzu, lemon, rosemary, thyme, or ginger & cinnamon.

Delicious no bake frozen s’more bars from the Foodista Cookbook!

Delicious scotch eggs from the Foodista Cookbook (that I’m also published in!) Do you have a copy yet?

Delicious, easy, and fast pumpkin spice popcorn that is perfect for Thanksgiving. Or any time!

Homemade chicken stock that is full of flavor and will bring so much to your holiday dishes. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

An elegant and fun cocktail that is perfect for your Halloween party, or for a quiet night watching scary movies.

A twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail from Tokyo Terrace includes Bourbon, pink peppercorns and a splash of cranberry juice.

The additional of fresh lemon-thyme to this tart crust brings a unique twist to a classic dessert.

A Japanese Noodle Tasting Dinner. 5 courses, 4 different Japanese noodles. Here is soba with shrimp, scallions & asparagus and hot broth.

A light but satisfying meal of Japanese somen noodles and dashi stock. Fast, easy, and very Zen during a busy week!