Japanese cuisine is not only about tempuras and tofus and sushis. They also have a secret ingredient that is essentially a Japanese foundation, which is elegantly subtle and is perfected by careful, patient food artistry that brings so much depth of flavor or umami to your food. What I’m talking about is dashi. Nothing is […]

I have a sweet tooth for everything spicy or should I say I have a “spicy tooth”? Oh that’s silly! But actually, I really enjoy the warmth (or sweat) of eating something with chili powder. From barbecue to sauces, a sprinkle or a bottle, chili powder is my “exciting” agent. It does bring so much […]

What is Balsamic Vinegar I have been cooking for years now and I have proven that some things in the kitchen are better when they are aged.  There’s nonna and her cooking, there’s wine, there’s cheese, and there’s vinegar. But this aged vinegar is not just your ordinary vinegar and it’s actually more like a […]

The hot weather these days can easily make us feel uncomfortable. Yogurt is an attractive choice that none of us can deny. You may have joined the wagon to follow this well-hyped stuff on social media. You may also have known that yogurt is one of the greatest choices once we decide to get in […]