Food Maker, Chef, and Traveling Diner
Happy New Year! 2023 came and went and here we are a brand new year and ready to go in 2024! I am so grateful to continue to share these Japanese and Japanese American traditions from the Fujitaki family! Every year things get a little …
Happy Birthday, Brandon. Well, it was a few weeks ago, but you know time, life and everything else that goes into things. But I still wanted to document Brandon’s birthday on the blog! On Brandon’s birthday, which was 9/7, we had a really delicious meal …
When I think back on all of the many caterings throughout my time as a chef, this particular one is probably the most significant catering that I have ever done. In fact, I get emotional just thinking about how much my Bachan has impacted my …
Another Osechi Ryori has come and gone, but this year is also a special one because Bachan will turn 100 on July 21, 2023, so this is her 100th Oshogatsu and I am so grateful that I was able to prepare and host this year’s …
Truth be told, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to make all my usual Christmas deliciousness because Brandon had his hip replaced just before Christmas. The unknown of going through a surgical procedure was a little unsettling, but luckily his hip replacement …
Baby Fujitaki # 3 is on his way! My brother, Kyle, and my sister-in-law, Viet-Linh, are having their third child and…drum roll, please…it’s a boy! Needless to say, his arrival is much anticipated, especially since Kyle already has two daughters, Adelyn and Quinn, and my older sister, …
I started doing meal delivery because there were families in my life from my prenatal yoga classes and baby and me yoga classes that needed support after their babies were born or during their pregnancy with food options for busy lives. Meal delivery is really …
Happy almost Halloween everyone! Today we have some treats to eat for a spooky fun menu. With the help of our nieces, Maleeya and Amaya we are making a few fun Halloween-themed dishes and want to wish you all a safe and Happy Halloween! Jack-O-Lantern …
So many things have happened since I last blogged and I am so happy to be back up and running just in time for the holidays. My yoga businesses have been truly paving the way for me to make a culinary come back the last …
That’s the way the holiday starts! Another year of Tamales and Pozole. I am so grateful that I could continue to share these amazing little delicious packages of yumminess with my family. It’s pretty amazing how many tamales I made and always make but when …