I started knitting when I was 8 months pregnant with Andrew, my belly was so big that there wasn't much I could do comfortably other than lounge on the couch watching television and short craft projects that didn't involve noxious glue. The belly made a perfect...
What you'll learn: A healthy, hearty salad fit for a meal with warm mushroom omelet, crunchy walnuts, salty shavings of parmesan cheese How to transform tough, rough, thick raw kale into soft, buttery lettuce-like texture How to customize salad with different...
(Sake Section is sponsored by Vine Connections) Learn more about Japanese Sake Japanese Sake Grades How is Sake Made? How to Pair Sake with Food How to Read the Labels How to Serve Sake What's a fun, modern way to enjoy sake? Sparkling Sake: sake2me Tasting Notes:...
One of my favorite cooking shows of all time is the original Iron Chef. No, not the modern version that plays over and over on Food Network right now, but the one taped in Japan with the silly English dubbing that always cracks me up. The episode that I drooled most...
What you'll learn: Why scientists and research centers oppose refrigerating tomatoes - what actually happens? The only exception to the rule - when to refrigerate tomatoes The best temperature to store tomatoes How peel a tomato in 15 seconds without boiling water...
Every year, the kids and I hand-make several ornaments for the Christmas Tree. One of the most touching moments of the holiday is to admire the tree each year and giggle and reminisce "remember when we made this ornament!?" It serves as our scrapbook and the ornaments...
The Ultimate Guide To Buddha Bowls Buddha Bowl recipes help you to repurpose leftovers and use every last bit of produce in your fridge with a simple formula to build a meal. Check out our complete guide to building your own buddha bowls and the philosophy behind our...
What's better than Asian Flavored Salts? A recipe using a flavored salt + a nice little gift from me to a randomly chosen lucky ducky winner (keep reading!) I am notorious for seeing something on TV, wanting coveting, and then coming up with 101 reasons fo Why I Must...
Hey guys! I just wanted to quickly say hello and to let you know that we're having a great time. So far I've managed to stay out of trouble and haven't been arrested for indecent language or deported for eating more than my fair share of Hairy Mitten Crabs. I...
In Asian culture, soups and broths are part of everyday meals. A traditional Japanese breakfast would include a bowl of Miso Soup to warm the body. Chinese restaurants feature a long list of house soups, from an appetite stimulating Hot and Sour Soup to even...
I'm Jaden Rae, a TV chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, and the creative force behind Steamy Kitchen, a 19-year food blog focused on Asian cuisine and mindful living. Steamy Kitchen has been featured on The List, the Today Show, Oprah.com, Martha Stewart Living Radio & more.