Tag: Seasonal eating

A Japanese-Inspired Meal Plan for Fresh, Seasonal Eating

A Japanese-Inspired Meal Plan for Fresh, Seasonal Eating

Bonjour-welcome April! April, in Japanese cooking, marks a quiet return to lightness. Rooted in the philosophy of eating seasonally—known as shun—this is the moment when ingredients are enjoyed at their natural peak. Tender asparagus, delicate lettuces, and sweet spring cabbage begin to appear, bringing freshness and 

Sakura Taiyaki – Welcome Spring 🌸

Sakura Taiyaki – Welcome Spring 🌸

The first day of spring asks for something gentle – something that feels like a small celebration rather than an occasion. A Sakura dessert recipe perhaps? With its delicate floral notes, it captures that fleeting moment perfectly. These softly sweet taiyaki are my way of 

The Japanese Diet: Health, Beauty & the Art of Washoku

The Japanese Diet: Health, Beauty & the Art of Washoku

Bonjour and Konnichiwa. I’ve long been captivated by Japanese culture and cuisine. For this March chapter, I’m excited to share some of what I’ve discovered about the Japanese diet – and it’s quiet relationship to health and beauty. There is something inherently graceful about the 

Spring, Softly: Three Japanese-Inspired Recipes for March

Spring, Softly: Three Japanese-Inspired Recipes for March

March arrives quietly. The light lingers a little longer, the air softens, and what we crave begins to shift. Lighter broths. Greens just beginning to return. Rice bowls that feel grounding but not heavy. This small collection of Japanese-inspired spring recipes is my way of