Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket

Meat wrapped in bread – does it get any better? Loving the split batch these days. Here are a couple of ideas for how to make Pigs in a Blanket, totally homecooked and doughs from scratch! As I was looking for some inspiration, so I 

Easy Delicious Sushi Pizza

Easy Delicious Sushi Pizza

You don’t need to eat all you can to eat this tasty snack Never seen at traditional sushi shacks, rarely seen at most others; bring this traditionally all-you-can-eat menu item right to your kitchen! Panko-crusted, crispy, sushi rice cake, topped with sriracha aioli, fresh avocado, 

How to make Shabu Shabu

How to make Shabu Shabu

Our great family tradition Growing up (and since) we have always celebrated New Years Day with (our Japanese) family. This year, with #covid, our family celebration looked a little different… #hochsugimanderson went virtual for New Year’s Dinner! We ate the same meal, but didn’t need to be in 

Japchae Recipe (for white people)

Japchae Recipe (for white people)

Nearly the best replica ever Ever gone to that food court and wonder how to make that Korean glass noodle? Yup, that one that you get as a side but never really tried making even though it seems super easy? Try this really easy Japchae 

Candy Cane Martini

Candy Cane Martini

A sweet delight with a literal twist Ever want to drink a refreshing or sweet drink but make it look like you’re drinking a super strong one? Well, you’ll get your wish with this Candy Cane Martini, but don’t be fooled, this is also VERY 

Chocolate Orange Old Fashioned

Chocolate Orange Old Fashioned

The oldest documented cocktail The Old Fashioned cocktail, the oldest documented cocktail, contains only 3 ingredients and has made a sizeable resurgence in the last decade. A raw sugar cube, beautiful subtleties in whiskey and bitters for a dash of flavour, here’s a cool Christmas-y 

Sekihan Rice Recipe

Sekihan Rice Recipe

This Sekihan rice recipe is one of my own family traditions! (Rice-py) I grew up “hapa” in a Japanese family. This doesn’t mean much for many things, but it does mean that every time we get together for any family gathering, you can put your money