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"Itadakimas"

My favorite Japanese word said before a meal that means "I will humbly receive food and am grateful for the ingredients and the person who made it." It is a word full of love and that is what I hope fills my kitchen - the joy of eating and cooking!

Hi! こんにちは!

I'm Lina! I'm a Japanese girl born and raised in Colorado. Growing up in a city that didn't have many Asian food grocery stores or restaurants, the best Japanese food was made by my mom in our kitchen and the recipes have been passed down to me -- and now to you! I'm so glad you're here and I hope my recipes and guides can add a little bit of Japanese fusion and color into some of your food! Itadakimas!

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Japanese Yakiimo (baked Japanese sweet potato) AT HOME お家で焼き芋

Learn how to make authentic baked Japanese sweet potatoes or "yakiimo" at home with this…

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Japanese Purin Cake プリンケーキ

Indulge in the delicate, mouthwatering layers of this Japanese Purin Cake, a beloved dessert that…

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Christmas Strawberry Shortcake クリスマスいちごショートケーキ

On Christmas Eve in Japan, people wait in long LONGGGG lines to buy a beautiful…

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Matcha & Vanilla Butter Mochi Cake 抹茶バターもちケーキ

This Matcha & Vanilla Butter Mochi Cake recipe combines the rich, chewy texture of traditional…

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Pumpkin Bread かぼちゃパン

These adorable fluffy pumpkin shaped bread buns with anko (red bean paste) is sure will…

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Sesame & Honey Oatmeal Banana Bread オートミールバナナブレッド

Introducing my Sesame & Honey Oatmeal Banana Bread—a delightful fusion of nutty sesame seeds, sweet…

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Tenshinhan (Crab Omelette Rice Bowl) 天津飯

This Tenshinhan (Crab Omelette Rice Bowl) recipe is a quick and easy Japanese comfort food…

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My Childhood Strawberry Shortcake 思い出のいちごショートケーキ

This classic Japanese cake consisting of layers of fluffy genoise sponge cake, perfectly sweet whipped…

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Fig Daifuku Mochi いちじく大福

Fig season means it's time for my favorite fig daifuku: a soft pillowy mochi with…

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Bear and Rabbit Icebox Cookies くまとうさぎのアイスボックスクッキー

These 6-ingredient bear and rabbit icebox cookies are guaranteed to make you smile while you…

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