Happy Fri-Yay in Potato Month! Curry Fries & Mint Yogurt Dip

September is National Potato Month, so in this happy Fri-Yay-Friday, how about flavor bursting fries with refreshing herby mint yogurt dip?    The crunchy fried light bites are always welcome on any occasion. It’s good for a snack or as a part of bar food on the side of a glass of drink. I usually…

Fruit Carpaccio with Sake Gel Dressing

Happy Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? We’re in the middle of summer so we get more opportunities to be the host of home parties or being invited to one. Or just simply enjoy some special boozy food and drinks at home, finally enjoying a pleasant cool breeze coming from the window.  On these…

Yukari Furikake Fries

Today is Thirsty Thursday, the perfect day to enjoy Happy Hour, and tomorrow is Happy Fri-Yay and National Julienne Fries Day, so let’s prepare some yummy fries!    Do you know furikake, a rice seasoning? As I grew up eating rice as the main carbs to stay energetic, furikake and I have such a long…

Rum and Coke

Happy National Cocktail Day!   I don’t usually drink alcohol, but since perfect ingredients were in my pantry, I thought I should make some boozy drink.    When I turned 21 years old, the legal age for drinking, (that was a long time ago btw) I always asked my fellow friends “what are you drinking?”…

Cantaloupe Cocktail

Happy World Bartender Day! Did you know, today is for you to be a bartender and create your own favorite drinks to enjoy after-work Happy Hour at your home!    When I was thinking about what kind of cocktail I should make for this unique food holiday, I decided to check  my local grocery store…