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Holiday gifts galore: here's my story in the Pacific Citizen about Nami and Shen Chen's Just One Cookbook for Japanese recipes, and JOC Goods for Japanese kitchen- and tableware. #japanesefood #japanesecooking
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
December 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Holiday gifts galore: here's my story in the Pacific Citizen about Nami and Shen Chen's Just One Cookbook for Japanese recipes, and JOC Goods for Japanese kitchen- and tableware. #japanesefood #japanesecooking
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
www.pacificcitizen.org/joc-is-the-g...
Turkey to go: we celebrated Colonizer's Day with a takeout feast from Mary Nguyen's Olive and Finch, which came with instructions on how to heat everything. Erin made extras like caramelized onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and Kaki persimmons on the beet salad. #foodporn #turkeyday #thanksgiving
November 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Turkey to go: we celebrated Colonizer's Day with a takeout feast from Mary Nguyen's Olive and Finch, which came with instructions on how to heat everything. Erin made extras like caramelized onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and Kaki persimmons on the beet salad. #foodporn #turkeyday #thanksgiving
Making book: hey everyone, join me and a handful of local AANHPI authors to meet us and learn about our works 6pm Dec. 11 at Social Fabric Hub. We'll have books on hand for sale, and happily sign them for you. QR code or visit here to RSVP (it's a free event):
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Making book: hey everyone, join me and a handful of local AANHPI authors to meet us and learn about our works 6pm Dec. 11 at Social Fabric Hub. We'll have books on hand for sale, and happily sign them for you. QR code or visit here to RSVP (it's a free event):
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
www.eventbrite.com/e/asian-book...
Series will go back north: I'm in LA for a couple of day and the city is buzzing with World Series and Shohei Ohtani mania. I love this huge mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where I'm staying. Sadly, after a marathon 18-inning Game 3, the Dodgers lost Game 4.
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Series will go back north: I'm in LA for a couple of day and the city is buzzing with World Series and Shohei Ohtani mania. I love this huge mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where I'm staying. Sadly, after a marathon 18-inning Game 3, the Dodgers lost Game 4.
Dessert comfort food. I grew up with my mom making Oshiruko sweet Azuki red bean soup with Mochi, for New Year's. Erin made some homemade mochi and Oshiruko from scratch, with Kabocha Japanese Pumpkin. #foodporn
October 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Dessert comfort food. I grew up with my mom making Oshiruko sweet Azuki red bean soup with Mochi, for New Year's. Erin made some homemade mochi and Oshiruko from scratch, with Kabocha Japanese Pumpkin. #foodporn
Pirate parking: fun sight in a parking lot. #halloween
October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Pirate parking: fun sight in a parking lot. #halloween
Flavorful fusion: took home Birria Ramen from Chili Shack in LoDo. Instant noodles in a savory consomme soup with a generous bunch of Birria. #foodporn
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Flavorful fusion: took home Birria Ramen from Chili Shack in LoDo. Instant noodles in a savory consomme soup with a generous bunch of Birria. #foodporn
Make history: It's hard to believe there's never been an Asian American on Denver's City Council. Now, Tran Wills is running to represent SW Denver's District 2, and she'd make a great councilwoman. We went to her launch party at Sap Sua and were inspired. Check her out at tranfortwo.com.
October 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Make history: It's hard to believe there's never been an Asian American on Denver's City Council. Now, Tran Wills is running to represent SW Denver's District 2, and she'd make a great councilwoman. We went to her launch party at Sap Sua and were inspired. Check her out at tranfortwo.com.
A really grand Grand Opening: Having the CU Marching Band play at the grand opening of @crepetherapycafe in Boulder was a dream of owner Chef Mawa McQueen, and the food, folks and fun lived up to her dream. It'll be a great hangout for anyone in Boulder. #foodporn
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A really grand Grand Opening: Having the CU Marching Band play at the grand opening of @crepetherapycafe in Boulder was a dream of owner Chef Mawa McQueen, and the food, folks and fun lived up to her dream. It'll be a great hangout for anyone in Boulder. #foodporn
Japanese American cuisine: "Weiner Royale" wàs a common meal of hot dogs and scrambled eggs with soy sauce served to Japanese Americans in US concentration camps during WWII. It's still comfort food today, though I added onions and used Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce. #foodporn
October 6, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Japanese American cuisine: "Weiner Royale" wàs a common meal of hot dogs and scrambled eggs with soy sauce served to Japanese Americans in US concentration camps during WWII. It's still comfort food today, though I added onions and used Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce. #foodporn
One of the best? Tokyo Premium Bakery was named by Yelp as number 71 for its tea and coffee, and Westword notes it won Best of Denver as a bakery in 2020. I had an egg salad and ham sando and Anpan pastry the other day and was disappointed by the sandwich. I prefer The Enchanted Oven on Broomfield.
September 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
One of the best? Tokyo Premium Bakery was named by Yelp as number 71 for its tea and coffee, and Westword notes it won Best of Denver as a bakery in 2020. I had an egg salad and ham sando and Anpan pastry the other day and was disappointed by the sandwich. I prefer The Enchanted Oven on Broomfield.
Garden party: Restaurateur, entrepreneur and activist Fiona Arnold hosted a preview last week for Garden to Glass, a fundraiser tomorrow night for Denver Urban Gardens at Room for Milly. www.roomformilly.com/event-detail...
September 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Garden party: Restaurateur, entrepreneur and activist Fiona Arnold hosted a preview last week for Garden to Glass, a fundraiser tomorrow night for Denver Urban Gardens at Room for Milly. www.roomformilly.com/event-detail...
My final monthly #foodporn roundup: I've really enjoyed my time as interim food editor for #Westword. This is a list of my "Best Bites" from August, including a truly amazing meal at Alteno that featured this lamb shank.
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
August 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
My final monthly #foodporn roundup: I've really enjoyed my time as interim food editor for #Westword. This is a list of my "Best Bites" from August, including a truly amazing meal at Alteno that featured this lamb shank.
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
Lakeview: Had to pull off into a driveway to take this photo of Stanley Lake with the sun going down behind the foothills. #coloradosunset
August 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Lakeview: Had to pull off into a driveway to take this photo of Stanley Lake with the sun going down behind the foothills. #coloradosunset
Partnering with legacy: 40-year-old Anthony's Pizza in the Denver area is now using sausage and meatballs from 100-year-old Polidori Sausage. What a tasty way to top off your New York-style slice! #foodporn
August 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Partnering with legacy: 40-year-old Anthony's Pizza in the Denver area is now using sausage and meatballs from 100-year-old Polidori Sausage. What a tasty way to top off your New York-style slice! #foodporn
Ring thing: Pacific Mercantile in Sakura Square sells Erin's hand-crocheted Towel Rings and sets with matching kitchen towels in a variety of colors and patterns. Check 'em out!
Pacific Mercantile is at 1925 Lawrence Street in Sakura Square.
Pacific Mercantile is at 1925 Lawrence Street in Sakura Square.
August 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ring thing: Pacific Mercantile in Sakura Square sells Erin's hand-crocheted Towel Rings and sets with matching kitchen towels in a variety of colors and patterns. Check 'em out!
Pacific Mercantile is at 1925 Lawrence Street in Sakura Square.
Pacific Mercantile is at 1925 Lawrence Street in Sakura Square.
Bowl me over: I ordered these two Ramen Bowls from JOC Goods, the website from Nami and Shen Chen of Just One Cookbook, the Japanese recipe site. My bowls came within a few days from Japan, wrapped in a gorgeous furoshiki cloth. They're wonderful! @jocgoods @justonecookbook jocgoods.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Bowl me over: I ordered these two Ramen Bowls from JOC Goods, the website from Nami and Shen Chen of Just One Cookbook, the Japanese recipe site. My bowls came within a few days from Japan, wrapped in a gorgeous furoshiki cloth. They're wonderful! @jocgoods @justonecookbook jocgoods.com
Flying sauces: Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce was the #1 barbecue sauce on Amazon a few months ago, and the JA-owned family company is on an amazing roll. #foodporn #bachans
www.pacificcitizen.org/on-its-way-t...
www.pacificcitizen.org/on-its-way-t...
May 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Flying sauces: Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce was the #1 barbecue sauce on Amazon a few months ago, and the JA-owned family company is on an amazing roll. #foodporn #bachans
www.pacificcitizen.org/on-its-way-t...
www.pacificcitizen.org/on-its-way-t...
Dishing Japanese: Sonoko Sakai's cookbook is a treasure trove of recipes (and stories) that help you add Japanese flair to all your cooking. #japanesecooking
www.pacificcitizen.org/wafu-cooking...
www.pacificcitizen.org/wafu-cooking...
May 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Dishing Japanese: Sonoko Sakai's cookbook is a treasure trove of recipes (and stories) that help you add Japanese flair to all your cooking. #japanesecooking
www.pacificcitizen.org/wafu-cooking...
www.pacificcitizen.org/wafu-cooking...
MSG comeback: The Japanese company that pioneered monosodium glutamate, Aji-No-Moto, is helping the flavor enhancer rehab its image after decades of what it calls a racist myth of "Chinese restaurant syndrome." #foodporn #msg www.pacificcitizen.org/is-msg-makin...
May 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
MSG comeback: The Japanese company that pioneered monosodium glutamate, Aji-No-Moto, is helping the flavor enhancer rehab its image after decades of what it calls a racist myth of "Chinese restaurant syndrome." #foodporn #msg www.pacificcitizen.org/is-msg-makin...
Is this the best Breakfast Sandwich in town? Love Food named the Franklin from Denver Biscuit one of the best across the United States. It's damned tasty. What's your fave? #foodporn #breakfastsandwich
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
May 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Is this the best Breakfast Sandwich in town? Love Food named the Franklin from Denver Biscuit one of the best across the United States. It's damned tasty. What's your fave? #foodporn #breakfastsandwich
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
www.westword.com/restaurants/...
Respecting our elders: I wrote about this Los Angeles-area organization provides homecare services for Japanese American elders. The story ran in the Pacific Citizen, the national newspaper of the JACL.
www.pacificcitizen.org/more-than-a-...
www.pacificcitizen.org/more-than-a-...
April 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Respecting our elders: I wrote about this Los Angeles-area organization provides homecare services for Japanese American elders. The story ran in the Pacific Citizen, the national newspaper of the JACL.
www.pacificcitizen.org/more-than-a-...
www.pacificcitizen.org/more-than-a-...
Flute thing: The Shakuhachi is the traditional bamboo flute of Japan, whose haunting sound is unforgettable. This Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30pm, see three masters of Shakuhachi from Japan perform at the Zen Center of Denver. Details here:
April 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Flute thing: The Shakuhachi is the traditional bamboo flute of Japan, whose haunting sound is unforgettable. This Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30pm, see three masters of Shakuhachi from Japan perform at the Zen Center of Denver. Details here: