Monday, 8 September 2025

Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer


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Matcha Mochi Waffles

A plate of matcha waffles is served with halved strawberries and blueberries on a rustic wooden table. The waffles are arranged on decorative paper, with coffee and more waffles visible in the background.

Level up your weekend brunch with my snowflake-shaped Matcha Mochi Waffles that are crispy outside and delightfully chewy and bouncy inside.

READ: Matcha Mochi Waffles

6 Autumn Strolls in 6 Vibrant Cities


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Thursday, 4 September 2025

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Monday, 1 September 2025

JOC Cooking Challenge September 2025

A Japanese meal set with grilled salmon in foil with lemon and vegetables, rice, miso soup with tofu, pickled greens, tamagoyaki, cabbage, watermelon, tomato, and soy sauce, all served on a wooden tray.

For our September 2025 JOC Cooking Challenge, we’ll be cooking a beloved Japanese homestyle dish that’s simple, nourishing, and the ultimate weeknight hero.

READ: JOC Cooking Challenge September 2025

6 Dude Ranches Where You Can Saddle Up and Unplug


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The Lure of Stones and Silence: Hiking in Zagori, Greece


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Salmon in Foil (Video) 鮭のホイル焼き

A hand pours sauce over baked salmon with lemon, mushrooms, and veggies in foil. Surrounding dishes include rice, salad, soup, watermelon, and tomato on a wooden table.

Moist, tender, and flavorful, my quick Salmon in Foil recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in 25 minutes with easy-breezy clean up!

READ: Salmon in Foil (Video) 鮭のホイル焼き

Thursday, 28 August 2025

How to Make Japanese Curry Roux (Video) カレールーの作り方

A enamel tray containing homemade Japanese curry roux blocks.

Make homemade Japanese curry roux from scratch in just 30 minutes! Customize the flavor and spice level, then freeze for quick and delicious curry anytime.

READ: How to Make Japanese Curry Roux (Video) カレールーの作り方

Monday, 25 August 2025

Matcha Butter Mochi

A white plate with six square pieces of green matcha brownies is placed on a wooden tray. A black-handled fork rests beside the brownies, and a white mug sits in the background.

Add a Japanese twist to a favorite Hawaiian dessert with my chewy, crispy Matcha Butter Mochi recipe with green tea powder and coconut milk.

READ: Matcha Butter Mochi

Albania Seizes Its Moment in the Sun


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Saturday, 23 August 2025

Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke 鮭のいくらの出汁茶漬け

A bowl of Japanese rice topped with salmon sashimi, salmon roe, and herbs is being served with hot tea poured from a teapot. Chopsticks and condiments are arranged on a wooden tray beside the bowl.

My light and comforting Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke recipe combines salmon sashimi and briny ikura (roe) with steamed rice in a savory soup stock.

READ: Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke 鮭のいくらの出汁茶漬け

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Thursday, 14 August 2025

How Accessible Is Traveling by Amtrak?


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Disabled Amtrak Riders See Progress, but Still ‘Feel Like Freight’


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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Saturday, 9 August 2025

Easy Plum Cake – Perfect with Any Summer Fruit

A round, golden-brown plum cake with visible plum halves sits on a glass cake stand. Nearby are fresh plums, a teapot, black plates with utensils, and green leafy plants on a textured tabletop.

Make this easy plum cake with any summer fruit—plums, peaches, or berries! A tender, buttery cake that's simple, versatile, and perfect for summer.

READ: Easy Plum Cake – Perfect with Any Summer Fruit

Friday, 8 August 2025

Seth Rogen’s 5 Favorite Places in L.A.


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Seth Rogen’s 5 Favorite Places in L.A.


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Thursday, 7 August 2025

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Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Japanese Rice Guide: Types, Where to Buy, and How to Store It

Rice in Japanese Super Market

Explore types of Japanese rice, how to choose the best quality, where to buy top brands, and tips for storing rice to keep it fresh.

READ: Japanese Rice Guide: Types, Where to Buy, and How to Store It

Thursday, 31 July 2025

Beef Udon (Niku Udon) (Video) 肉うどん

A bowl of beef udon with sliced beef, green onions, narutomaki (fish cake), and fresh herbs in broth, served on a wooden tray with chopped green onions and a bottle of seasoning on the side.

My easy Beef Udon recipe features tender sliced beef on top of thick, chewy udon noodles in a savory broth. It’s pure Japanese comfort food!

READ: Beef Udon (Niku Udon) (Video) 肉うどん

36 Hours in Nantucket


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