Perhaps one of my deepest rabbit holes online is Japan. The obsession to fall into this playground of an adult jungle gym is all too familiar. Japan is another dimension, I am convinced. Nothing about Japan makes sense, and that must be why I am innately drawn to its confusing wonder and glimmer. It’s the aroma of cherry blossoms singing from the tops of tea tree houses, mixed with the flashing neon lights over the smoking street market. What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese street pancake. The beautiful part of a okonomiyaki is that no two need to…
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Continue ReadingCooking dishes that are traditionally popular in street food markets is a great way to spice up your cooking routine. I cannot tell you how often I get lost in the art of street food. One quick search on the Philippines and you are sure to discover this traditional Filipino snack/dessert. What is a Turon? A turon is the traditional sweet egg roll snack stuffed with banana, fresh jackfruit, and fried in brown sugar oil. I have made these with and without jackfruit, but if you can get your hands on some then I highly recommend it. Plus, that is…
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Continue ReadingVietnam is my own definition of asian wonderland. Imagine being thrown onto the side of a bustling street while motorbikes spend their entire existence avoiding crashing into one another. Every alleyway (you know how I feel about alleys) stocked with cute old ladies throwing anise star and fresh cilantro into the air as they whip up their latest concoction. Traditional Pho Cuon First I think we need to define a Pho Cuon. This is rice noodle roll packed with the same flavors and ingredients from a traditional Vietnamese pho soup. It is rolled similarly to a spring or egg roll…
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Continue ReadingI wish I had some fascinating story to tell about China that would explain my love and connection to it. In reality, the closest I ever got was laying half delusional from a 42 hour flight in the grass outside a Beijing airport. However, I still find myself bargaining with real-estate agents for even a possibility that they can find me a place in the city above a Chinese noodle shop. The heart wants what it wants. And I’m absolutely not to proud to say that while I love authentic Chinese dishes, I am also a big fan of the…
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Continue ReadingVegan Spicy Tuna, youuuu say? I do indeed say so. I have a complete adoration for Japanese culture and sushi life. When I decided to life a vegan lifestyle a few years ago, I panicked at the thought of never tasting a spicy tuna again. That all changed as I’m now a frequent regular at the local vegan sushi restaurant (I love this city). The first time I brought my best friend there and fed him a tomato spicy tuna roll- I watched the look on his face shift to complete mystification and glee. That is when I knew I…
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Continue ReadingThere’s something about good food that takes me to another place. Anything that has the ability to transport you out of your body to some special place, hold onto that. That’s the magic. If you’ve never had a kimchi pancake, you’re in for a treat. There are so many directions you can go with these babies, but I chose a fluffy slightly sweet pancake stuffed with kimchi and fresh green onions. Store Bought Kimchi vs. Homemade Kimchi For this recipe, I use a store bought vegan kimchi. A traditional kimchi is going to include fish sauce, luckily it’s 2022 and…
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Continue ReadingIn my humble opinion, corn is the superior vegetable. Like any typical midwesterner, I grew up next to a corn field and my grandpa was a corn farmer… who’s shocked? What can I say, a corn dish just feels like home. When I first started a plant-based lifestyle, one of my very first dishes I made was corn curry. That first bite of sweet and spicy curry made me stop dead in my tracks and think… I could do this for the rest of my life. That’s what daunting though, right? The idea that something is forever, and what if…