Japanese

matcha strawberry french toast

This is French toast, with soft fluffy slices of shokupan layered with...

Japanese and Kaizen

How to Make Matcha the Right Way

Before you buy another tin of matcha, look beyond the beautiful packaging....

Mains

Homemade Nori Rolls ノリロール

Fresh sushi was a staple in our household, and of course my mom made the absolute best. Ask her what her quick go-to recipe is and she will say, “Sushi. It’s so easy!”

Inspiration

Matcha, the real story: From Eisai to Rikyū: Matcha is 800 Years of Wisdom

CANDICE’S SUBSTACK Matcha, the real story From Eisai to Rikyū: Matcha is...

Japanese

easy spicy miso ramen

perfectly umami, easy, clean + delish! ramen at home, darling! It’s our...

Japanese

Hiyashi Chuka: Cold Japanese Noodle Bowl

Mom never ceases to amaze me. She’s always got so many new...

Wellness

the matcha martini

Originally shared on the TODAY Show in Summer 2021, this Haku Matcha...

Japanese

3 Non-Sushi Ways to Eat Seaweed

Sea vegetables like kelp, sea palm, and agar are chock-full of chlorophyll,...

Japanese

veggie tempura

野菜の天ぷら、やさいのてんぷら Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer Fresh veggies,...

Inspiration

cali style udon

When I was a kid, I used to get teased back home...

Sweets

Pumpkin Mochi Tea Cake

The use of rice flour in this heavenly, aromatic, gluten + dairy-free tea cake makes it reminiscent of mochi, an amazing + sweet Japanese dessert!

Japanese

From Matcha to Pasta: How Chef Candice Kumai Travels

From Matcha to Pasta: How Chef Candice Kumai Travels The celebrity chef...

Mains

Somen Noodles with Ponzu

Cold noodles, you say? Why yes, it’s a Japanese treat!

Japanese Beauty

Candice's Clean Matcha Smoothie

My Clean Matcha Smoothie is perf before a meditation or yoga session. I highly recommend cleansing all areas of your life: mental, physical and spiritual.