Exhaling Life

We've had it. We know it is simply delicious. Miso dressing is a delightful way to dress up a salad with salmon, chicken, and steak. Shown above drizzled over Spring Mix greens in a salmon rice bowl, this miso dressing is a cinch to make.  INGREDIENTS two tablespoons of rice vinegar two tablespoons of vegetable oil one tablespoon of red miso one teaspoon of sesame oil one teaspoon of tomato paste one teaspoon of grated ginger one teaspoon of brown sugar Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and now you have delicious miso dressing. The dressing keeps well bottled in a refrigerator. 

More commonly referred to as Korean Steamed Eggs, this Korean Savory Egg Soufflé recipe has been in the works for years with me, on and off. I wanted it to be quintessential to my Grandma's gyeranjjim, Korean Steamed Eggs, although I knew nothing could ever be like the ones Grandma used to make. Perhaps my pursuit to make the perfect Korean Savory Egg Soufflé was an homage to Grandma, whose memory makes me melancholy with longing aches.  While simple to make, this egg dish can be temperamental. I recommend using a  Korean clay pot when making Korean Egg Soufflé since I had much better success using the clay pot. Using both traditional and non-traditional ingredients, the recipe reflects the love my Grandma put into her cooking and my love for her.  INGREDIENTS two eggs, whisked a half teaspoon of salted fermented shrimp (saeujeot) a third cup of water a third cup of half-and-half two green onions, diced Bring water and half-and-half to simmer in a thick clay heat-safe pot over hig

This month's LookBook is all about Autumn while Los Angeles faces an Extreme Heat Warning this week with temperatures exceeding 100°F. Kicking into Autumn, two pieces curated for September's LookBook that will make fabulous staples for the coming months are a trench coat by Ganni and a pair of knee-high boots by Senso . [DRESS] ERDEM Floral Cut-Out Midi Dress [TRENCH COAT] GANNI Checkered-Lapel Belted Trench Coat [BOOTS] SENSO Zandar Knee-High Boots [BAG] GUCCI Small Logo-Print Tote Bag ps: While all items are curated by me, I receive commissions from retailers on purchased items. pss: Items shown are not shown in scale.

Fermented pollock roe, Mentaiko in Japanese and Myeongnanjeot in Korean, is a common ingredient in both countries. Growing up, I was not a fan of fermented pollock roe but was told that it was good for me. According to Google AI, my Mom did not lie. They are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamins E, B1, B2, A. They also have roe phospholipid, which benefits brain cognition and mental health.  Ceramic bowl wheel-thrown and glazed by me. Fast forward to recent years. The first time I had Mentaiko Pasta was at Pasta e Pasta by Allegro in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles,  as a mature adult. I was reluctant to order it since I wasn't a fan of fermented pollock roe. I couldn't wrap my foodie arms around the flavor but was too curious to pass. My curiosity turned out to be a blessing since I fell for Mentaiko Pasta's layered flavors of sharp savoriness and buttery creaminess. The saltiness from the fermented pollock roe enhanced the spaghetti while the cream sauce curved to balanc

I cannot believe August is already here. I was at The Shay Culver's rooftop pool yesterday and had to bundle up with towels while napping after sipping on their Banana Mai Tai because it felt cold as the afternoon turned windy. That was one strong and delicious cocktail, which is difficult to achieve.  Banana Mai Tai from The Shay Culver Fret not if you want more heat! The temperature is expected to climb high over the weekend and remain hot, at least in Los Angeles. With that in mind, I'm keeping this LookBook casually seductive with casual icon denim. [top] SILVIA TCHERASSI Flor Cropped Top [shorts] DIESEL De-Yuba Denim Shorts [heels] GIANVITO ROSSI Portofino 85mm Denim Sandals [bag] BAPY BY *A BATHING APE® Adjustable Denim Tote Bag [sunglasses] QUAY Tempted 46mm Cat Eye Sunglasses ps: While all items are curated by me, I receive commissions from retailers on purchased items. pss: Items shown are not shown in scale.

There it was. On page 161 of Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking by Chef Morimoto . A list of ingredients for Karei Raisu, a Japanese-style curry rice, included  Vermont Curry . The Welcome to Vermont section on the following page confirmed Chef Morimoto's recommendation to use the boxed curry cubes.  I am familiar with boxed curry cubes. My Mom sometimes made mayonnaise at home. We rarely ate store-bought kimchi because she made them at home. Japanese-style curry? We always ate curry that came out of boxes. Meat and vegetables were added, but the sauce was never made from scratch.  Asian Grocery Stores such as H Mart have curry aisles with many selections, which are overwhelming for even this lifetime boxed curry eater. While I flipped through Chef Morimoto's Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking , I craved Japanese-style curry. It had been years since I had made it and didn't have my go-to boxed curry brand, so I gleefully grabbed a box of Vermont Curry to ma