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Greek Inspired Pasta Salad

What does pasta salad have to do with Halloween you might ask? Well, not much usually, but this year it was the dish I took to Mr. Fuji’s family Halloween party. I tried to think of a clever name, since the pasta does look a bit like brains, but by the time the salad was […]

Edamame with Miso Dressing on Endive Leaves Makes 5 to 6 servings 16 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeeze orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger 2 small Fuji apples, peeled, […]

Avocado Grapefruit Onion Salad with Creamy Onion Dressing Makes about 6 servings For the pickled red onions: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed to cover the onions 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons kosher salt For the sweet creamy onion dressing: 1/3 cup honey […]

Grape and Feta Salad Makes 6 servings 1/4 medium red onion, cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 cups red grapes 1 1/2 cups green grapes 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar mint sprigs, to garnish 1. Soak the sliced red onion […]

Chef Masa’s Pomegranate Cabbage Slaw Adapted from Chef Masa’s slaw at the Four Seasons Westlake Village ONYX Restaurant Makes approximately 12 servings 1 medium head Napa cabbage, finely shredded 1 medium carrot, finely shredded 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 3 scallions, thinly sliced then chopped (white and green parts) 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 2 to […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Quick & Easy Edamame Dip Adapted from Food Woolf’s recipe for Forever Green Edamame Dip Makes approximately 3 1/4 cups dip 16 ounces frozen, shelled edamame 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 3/4 cup red onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon Sriracha […]

Not just any chicken sandwich.

I thought I would share a couple more sakura finds that I thought were interesting. The first is a manhole cover that Squirrel and I came across on our daily walk. Isn't it pretty? The second was a bottle of Canada Dry Sakura Mist. I would definitely drink this again. It was […]

Ancient Chinese Philosophy for Survival–Spinach Orzo Pasta Salad

"Born to the earth are three kinds of creatures. Some are winged and fly. Some are furred and run. Still others stretch their mouths and talk. All must eat and drink to survive." (Lu Yu, Ancient Chinese Philosopher) It snowed AGAIN today here in Tokyo. That makes THREE times all in the same winter. That […]

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