I Am... Turkey Pho Recipe
We had Thanksgiving at my brother's house this year (back when it was Canadian Thanksgiving, over a month ago!) and the part I was most looking forward to was the leftovers: specifically, the turkey bones. I had thought that my mom was making the turkey and bringing it over so I was certain that she'd let me have them. When I arrived (bringing along a simple quinoa salad), I realized that my sister-in-law was the official turkey roaster of the night. All of a sudden I got a little shy and didn't want to ask for the bones.
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I Am... Sunday Brunch: Egg & Turkey Banh Mi Recipe
I can't remember the first time I had a banh mi, but I do remember that once I started, I didn't stop. Mike and I have even gone on (multiple) banh mi crawls before...in multiple cities. No, nothing quite as exciting as a banh mi road trip, but, if we're in a city known for banh mi, we'll definitely make the rounds. We've even found a banh mi place here in Tokyo! We haven't tried it out yet, but it's on our giant map of things we'd like to eat.
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I Am... 2014 Holiday Gift Guide and a Giveaway
I really love kitchen tools and what you'll find in my kitchen is a good mix of super-specific items and general use. I don't tend to get a lot of one use items, but when I do, I think long and hard before I purchase. This is my ultimate kitchen gadget-y wish list – a mix of high-end and affordable products. To make these products even more affordable, you might be able to find some voucher codes! I would love to receive any of these items this holiday season and I'm sure the cook in your life would too!
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I Am... Friday Links: 11.29.2014
It's Friday! Are you guys out Black Friday shopping? Even if I were in the States, I definitely wouldn't be – I can't bear crowds. Which is slightly hilarious considering how crowded Tokyo is. But, the thing is, there are tonnes and tonnes of side streets that are totally deserted. Which means Mike and I have been having a lot of fun taking random photos. We've also been stuffing our faces, mostly with udon, ramen, and soba, because if you know me, you know that I'm noodle folk.
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I Am... Sushi Sho, Tokyo, Japan
To me, travelling inevitably means one thing: good eats I can't find at home. I almost always fall for hype so you might find me patiently waiting in the longest line with my camera and empty stomach. Or you might find me in that undiscovered little gem, tucked inside a questionable neighbourhood, a fork (or chopsticks!) in hand and smile on my face. Regardless of which city I'm in, you'll always find me chasing deliciousness.
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I Am... Turkey Fried Rice Recipe
Maybe you don't want to make a whole turkey for Thanksgiving. Or maybe you're already looking forward to turkey leftovers. Whatever you might be feeling, this turkey fried rice is for you! It's perfect for when you're looking for a fast and easy bowl of comfort.
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I Am... Pan Roasted Honey Garlic Brussels Sprouts Recipe
I had a childhood friend who was obsessed with brussels sprouts. She loved eating them boiled and plain - no salt, no seasoning, nothing. She loved them so much that it never occurred to her that not everyone felt the same way. I went over for a sleepover once and she got really excited because she asked her mom to make us brussels sprouts, just the way she liked them. Unfortunately, to my brussels sprouts uninitiated self, they were, um, disgusting. I had one to be polite and then offered her the rest of mine, which she happily ate. I am a huge sprouts lover now, but that's mostly because I've tasted them the way they're destined to be prepared: roasted.
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I Am... Sunday Brunch: Crispy Stuffing Cakes with Quail Eggs Recipe
The best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, am I right? But, to be honest, I'm truly and utterly obsessed with all leftovers. Sometimes I'll purposely make an absurd amount of food so that I can wander over to the fridge and make myself a plate of randomness. But what I love even more than leftovers is what I like to call, bestovers. It's where you take random things from the fridge and remake them into something so much more. Technically, fried rice could be considered bestovers and you guys know how much I love fried rice!
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I Am... Friday Links: 11.21.2014
I've been wide awake and bleary eyed at three in the morning every single day since arriving in Tokyo (thanks jet lag!) The trains shut down here at 12 or 1 am, so I've had plenty of time to randomly surf the internet for interesting reads. There's only so many times I can visit the Family Mart (convenience store, like 7-11 but WORLDS better) across the street before the clerk starts looking at me funny, so I've been keeping busy. Thankfully this morning I woke up at 6, so I think I'm starting to get back into a non-vampire existence.
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I Am... Lemongrass Stuffing Recipe
Seems like there's a great divide on stuffing vs. dressing. Technically, this isn't stuffing because it hasn't been stuffed inside a bird (hard to do when you just braise a leg) but regardless, I like my stuffing unstuffed and baked up in a dish so the top can get all crunchy while the bottom stays nice and tender.
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I Am... Miso Butter Mashed Potatoes Recipe
I know I say everything is my favorite, but seriously, mashed potatoes are my be all, end all. I just love, love, love them and have been known to eat mashed potatoes as a meal. Even when I was little I was obsessed with mashed potatoes. Other kids would talk about licking frosting or cake batter off a spoon; I would look forward to licking the masher when my mom made mashed potatoes.
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I Am... Sunday Brunch: Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese Recipe
It's a little funny for me to call a grilled cheese brunch food because the truth is, I eat grilled cheeses all. the. time. If I have bread in the house, and I'm hungry, it's always a toss up between grilled cheese, cinnamon toast, or avocado toast. I have a hard time keeping a supply of avocados on hand (someone –okay, fine it's me– keeps eating all the avocados before they make it to toast-topping) so it's usually grilled cheese. Because, grilled cheese.
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