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Umami Mushroom Oats (easy at-home breakfast)

Umami Mushroom Oats (easy at-home breakfast)

Umami mushroom oats combines two things that people have been very excited about lately in my comments: savory oatmeal and my giant box of dried mushrooms from costco. My cardinal rule is that I never ever throw away mushroom stock and this incorporates it right 

Brothy Clams and Soba (with Spring Veggies)

Brothy Clams and Soba (with Spring Veggies)

I maintain that clams are one of the easiest things to make that just feels faannccy, and this spring-y brothy clams + soba combines the bright, crispness of spring produce with the savory oceanic essence of clams in a way where all the flavors get 

Osmanthus-Goji Jelly

Osmanthus-Goji Jelly

Osmanthus is a fragrant flower that has a sweet, apricot-like scent. In shanghai, it’s used in teas, desserts, and perfumes. Osmanthus-goji jelly Osmanthus-goji jelly blends the fragrant floral notes of osmanthus flowers with the sweet tang of goji berries, creating a beautiful, refreshing dessert! I 

Kimchi Lapcheong Potato Hash

Kimchi Lapcheong Potato Hash

If there’s one thing I’m know for, it’s my dislike for Brunch. And by Brunch, I mean the activity of brunch — going out and spending $30 on some eggs and a cup of coffee. Hence the start of my series, “we have brunch at 

miso soup (from scratch)

miso soup (from scratch)

My go-to soup to make because it’s just *that* easy. This miso soup recipe starts off with a dried shiitake stock but you can also use dashi packets. If using dashi powder, I’d use half the recommended amount because the full amount can feel overpowering 

Creamy Miso Oats (Easy At-Home Breakfast)

Creamy Miso Oats (Easy At-Home Breakfast)

TBH creamy miso oats are my hyperfixation breakfast at the moment. I love using part shiitake stock for the base of these oats to give it a little extra flavor and umami notes but I’ve also done it without, and it’s still yummy! If I