Journals

Life has a way of moving right along quicker than we think, no matter if we're enjoying the simple life or a full schedule. Pork Tamales It’s been a month now of being back in British Columbia, and I still have so much to say about our wintery season in Japan. Slow cycles are always better than one that has stopped: My notebooks are overflowing: sakura preservation, oboro kelp (that delicate, shaved, almost bonito-like texture), and wild Japanese spring vegetables. I shared a

This ancient grain takes it's origin from Southeast Asia, but buckwheat products can be found these days in kitchens all over the world....

The process of snow-fermenting is both traditional and purposeful. This story is about Kanzuri: a little jar of chili pepper paste. It's spi

My rendition of the traditional Asturian dish combining Spanish home-cooking while showcasing the incredible local sausage + duck.

December is already flying by without my consent, but the falling snow is more than welcome to keep it coming for the winter season here in

My favorite resources that I use for identifying wild mushrooms, and lending inspiration for many of my recipes

Transforming Your Lobster Mushrooms into a Cult Classic: Lobster (Mushroom) Rolls

Chimichurri Recipe for Every Season

A little bit on the past few hours, days and weeks of my life and my constant thoughts on how to write about my love

How I Bottle Up Summer: A Recipe for Purple Shiso + Macadamia Pesto

Summer in Spain - Summer Seasonal Cooking, Cider and other Products of Asturias.

Thoughts on Chocolate, a Luxury we may not always have. This recipe is a quick, no-bake option with lots of room for substitutions!

In the last few days of a month in Portugal, I'm reflecting on what it means to eat well, and the best ways to do it while traveling.