Category: Food Lover

Most of us would associate the word “Akita” with the Akita Inu, but the city of Akita, Japan, is so much more than that. Located just about an hour’s flight north from Tokyo, Akita is home to the most picturesque sights, a rich history and incredibly delicious local fare. It is one of the more underrated […]

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my privacy policy. Coconut Jam (Kaya Jam) is a rich, creamy spread made with coconut milk, eggs, and caramelized sugar. It’s smooth, fragrant, and perfect on toast with coffee or tea. This homemade Malaysian-Nyonya kaya jam recipe is authentic, passed down from my late grandmother and tastes better […]

All the details on how to make a daily crochet temperature blanket, including how many stitches to crochet and what yarn to use! Making a crocheted temperature blanket is so easy! It uses one simple crochet stitch, and the end result is unique and beautiful! In 2024, I saw several social media accounts post about […]

These almond brownies are incredible! They are easy to make with cocoa powder to create an extra fudgy middle. Then we bake them topped with lots of toasty almonds and a bit of sea salt. You likely have everything you need to bake these incredible almond brownies! They’re based on our popular brownie recipe, with […]

Confession time! As someone with more opinions than I can fit in three cookbooks, one audiobook, and even 18 years of archives on this website, sometimes when I want to grumble about something food-related but it’s not the time or place, I tuck it in a little document called “rants” that is so full of […]

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. These ground turkey tacos are full of fiesta flavor, all with less fat! Don’t let ground turkey steer you away! No one will miss the beef once they taste this taco filling. The seasonings and […]

Foxtail Millet Pilaf Recipe is a one pot delight that has the right flavor of sweet and savory. Pilaf is generally a dish that is made with rice and seasoned with enough broth to create a well-balanced flavorful dish. The rice gets a brown or golden color usually by sautéing with oil till the broth […]

This scrumptious Indian style Vegetarian Club Sandwich recipe with a unique twist makes it different from the traditional club sandwiches! It has 3 layers of fresh, delicious fillings – cucumber, tomato, green chutney, veggie cheese slaw and gram flour pancakes. These sandwiches can be made in just about 45 minutes. Serve this tasty Veg Club […]

From million-year-old fossils and historic coal mines to the thrill of ice fishing on a frozen lake and carving through fresh powder on the slopes, Mikasa is a city that played a key role in shaping Hokkaido’s history. I’ve been living in Hokkaido for nearly five years, yet there’s still so much left to explore. […]

The famous Blue Bottle Coffee is slated to open in Singapore in early 2025. This upscale American coffee roaster chain began in Oakland, California back in 2002. At its heart is a vow made by its founder to “only sell coffee less than 48 hours out of the roaster to [his] guests, so they may […]