Matcha, noodles. Noodles are life! But matcha? Not so much. I've never really been into any tea. But, there's more to tea than just flavor! Green tea and matcha are supposedly good for you in all kinds of different ways. And hey, there's caffeine in there too! I LOVE caffeine. Maybe I just need to be persistent - kind of like with celery - and eventually I'll fall in love with matcha? Matcha Matcha is finely ground green tea powder, originating from China. Matcha has been a ... continue reading...
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Refreshing cold noodle soup
Refreshing Cold noodle soup ♥ Cold noodle soup is one of my all time favorite summer dishes EVER! I love to make the broth in advance and keep it in the fridge. That way I can have a bowl of refreshing cold noodle soup ready in no time! To top it off, I add lots of fresh seasonal veggies and serve it with an ice cube. In your face, heat wave!!! The best thing is, once the weather gets colder, the same soup can also be served hot! The trick for my go-to easy broth is mentsuyu, a Japanese ... continue reading...
Cold silken tofu in the style of Hiyayakko
We've been eating a helluva lot of cold silken tofu lately! Hiyayakko aka cold cubed tofu (冷奴) is a simple, quick and incredibly delicious Japanese summer dish. It has saved many a sweaty days around our household this summer! It's fast and easy to prepare and can be modified to a lot of tastes. During this record breaking heat wave I've been very lazy to cook anything and so, we've ended up with hiyayakko on our plate almost daily. In fact, I think I'll go make myself another plate right ... continue reading...
Watermelon poke bowl (vegan)
Watermelon poke bowl is a fresh, crunchy and addictively delicious vegan poke bowl that I Just. Can't. Get. Enough of! Poke, poke, poke! (Bowl) I have been eating poke on repeat lately. Mainly made by someone else (the epic take away period in my life seems to not be cooling down any time soon), but sometimes I surprise myself and make a poke bowl at home! I love all kinds of seafood and often order my take away with fish... But at home this vegan watermelon poke bowl has my heart. When ... continue reading...
Cold smoked salmon pasta with asparagus
To whip up this simple and super delicious cold smoked salmon pasta, all you need to do is cook the pasta and asparagus, and mix with the rest of the ingredients! A perfect quick lunch for springtime! Today it hit me. SPRING FEVER! No, I don't mean any real fever, but the giddy excitement one gets at the first sight of spring! After living in darkness for several months, the increasing amount of sunlight literally makes me woozy. Not sure if "spring fever" is a good translation, but what I'm ... continue reading...