The first time we had grilled mackerel, we were in the cafeteria at Mitsuwa Marketplace. To be honest, we wanted to order ramen, but we opted for the grilled mackerel to stay on our low-carb diet. And that kids, is how I met your m(ackerel) LOL Mackerel is a delicious and affordable dish that is... Continue Reading →
The LAST Boba Recipe You Will Ever Need. It’s Brown Sugar Boba, Baby!
We are living in some really strange times. There's no traffic in LA, we're telling our parents they're not allowed to go outside (tides have turned haha), and it's nearly impossible for us to get toilet paper. On the bright side, a while back we had bought some muscovado sugar, and saved it for days... Continue Reading →
This Chimichurri Sauce Is The No-Cook Sauce You Can Use For Steak Or Virtually Anything
If there's any no-cook sauce you should have in your arsenal of home recipes, it should be chimichurri. Chimichurri is a no-fuss, no-cook sauce that has strong garlic and parsley flavors. It can be used as a marinade or served as a topping for meat, fish, veggies, or eggs. As for the steak, Elijah and... Continue Reading →
The Foxiest Noodle Soup That Will Tempt You To Get Seconds — Kitsune Udon
One thing about Asian Americans is we always have some sort of dried noodle and soup base in the pantry. We wanted to make something that is very easy, uses pantry items we already had, and has a broth that warms the soul. Kitsune udon is a classic Japanese soup featuring udon with fried tofu... Continue Reading →
The Buttermilk-Brined Cornish Hen Recipe That Proves You Are โAdultingโ
Our first Thanksgiving at home was full of chill vibes and scrumptious food. Elijah and I dressed up for photos, cooked these cornish hens together, then had a movie night with some comfy blankets and a glass of whiskey (we love Irish scotch whiskeys, btw.) It was a night full of simply enjoying each other's... Continue Reading →
The Hangoverโs Worst Nightmare – The Legendary Noriesta Familyโs Arroz Caldo (Filipino Rice Porridge)
My most vivid memory of eating arroz caldo growing up was when I got my wisdom teeth pulled. My grandma came to the house with tupperwares full of arroz caldo, supposedly to last the week. I ate it all in two days! Afterwards I had no pain from my procedure. Maybe it's one of those... Continue Reading →
Whatโs better than giving bae a PAIR of diamond earrings? A poached PEAR! (jk, you should do both)
Poached pears are a very simple yet so satisfying dessert that you could make while you get ready for movie night. Let bae choose the movie, and start poaching. Donโt let them see what youโre doing in the kitchen, just say itโs a surprise and to keep scrolling to find that perfect movie (you know... Continue Reading →
How To Actually Enjoy Being Around People: Make Lumpia (Filipino Egg Rolls) Together
You can spend an hour in many different ways - you can watch an episode of reality TV, you can have a work meeting where your group tugs at each other then ultimately makes no decision, or you can gather around a table and make lumpia with your friends. Which one sounds more worthwhile? Servings:... Continue Reading →
A Romantic 4-Course Sashimi Dinner, On Your Couch
Sometimes you wanna get all dressed up and go out to Nobu, and other days you feel like wearing sweatpants, watching Netflix, and eating Ralph's sushi at home. We opted for the best of both worlds - eating a full course sashimi meal while we lounge on our couch. Play some Odesza (especially if you... Continue Reading →