Macadamia Nut Butter
June 6, 2026
Homemade nut butter is a revelation. While it is incredibly easy to make, the depth of flavor you get from roasting your
Best fluffy pancake recipe ever. Your family will love this.
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Koi Matcha Jelly
May 22, 2026
As the heat of summer approaches, there is a particular dessert that I find myself returning to year after year. In the
How to Cook Japanese Rice
May 21, 2026
If you want to learn how to cook Japanese rice perfectly, you aren’t just learning a recipe—you are learning the heart of
The art of Kitsune-iro
In Japanese pâtisserie, we cherish the word “Kitsune-iro” — the fox color. That perfect, appetizing golden-brown hue that signals deep flavor and peak aroma.
My mentor used to say “Yakiga Amai!” — it’s too pale. That lesson shaped everything I bake.
Whether it’s a delicate financier or a flaky puff pastry — achieving that golden brown is the secret to unlocking umami and nutty sweetness.
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Behind the menu
May Review: Crafting Flower Cakes, Celebrating NYT Honors, and Kaiseki Dreams
May 31, 2026
It’s the last day of May 2026, a perfect time to look back and reflect on the month. I would say it
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Macadamia Nut Butter
June 6, 2026
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Norie
Executive Pastry Chef · New York City · 10+ Years
I translate over a decade of NYC restaurant kitchen experience into recipes you can make at home — where French precision meets Japanese heritage, and every bake aims for that perfect Kitsune-iro golden brown.
