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Zojirushi Electric Griddle Giveaway

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We had an absolutely fabulous sunny Southern California Christmas.  Christmas in my hometown of Redlands, California is usually the most beautiful day of the year.  Sunny, crisp and clear, and the perfect temperature that allows you to wear just about whatever you want.  We’ve been enjoying all of our family Christmas traditions and our time […]

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Shio Koji Chicken Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

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Japanese style fried chicken, tori no karaage, or chicken karaage as I like to call it, is my favorite version of fried chicken, with the exception of Gus’s Fried Chicken in Memphis, Tennessee, which I became hopelessly addicted to while in law school.  Chicken karaage has a light crispy outside and a moist, tender inside, rendering […]

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How to Pick a Bento Box (+ A Giveaway!!)

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So you want to pack a bento, but before you start you need to make sure you have something to pack it in!  There are a lot of choices out there, and knowing what to pick can be a bit confusing if you’ve never packed a bento before.  But don’t worry, with a few simple […]

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Ginger Honey Okayu (Japanese Rice Porridge)

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Ginger honey okayu (okay = Japanese rice porridge) is another one of my favorite home remedies when I’m feeling under the weather, in addition to another one of my favorite ways to pair up ginger and honey (remember my Honey Ginger Lemon Tea from last week?)!  Okayu (or kayu) is a simple Japanese porridge made […]

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“Oooh Mommy!”—A Zojirushi Giveaway for Mother’s Day

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With Mother’s Day right around the corner I’ve been reflecting on my own motherhood experience and how incredibly blessed I am to have the mother that I have.  She and I share a favorite quote from author Elizabeth Stone: “Making the decision to have a child is momentous.  It is to decide forever to have […]

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