"that was by far the best meal I've had this year." - C 1/1/2026

Happy New Year, all.

This oshogatsu, my House and some friends prepared osechi, comprising daidai, kagami mochi, ikura, kamaboko, yellowtail teriyaki, shishito peppers, butter hotate, datemaki, kobumaki, kuri, tazukuri, namasu, kuromame, kazunoko, ebi no umani, kikka kabu, su renkon, tataki gobo, nishime, ozoni, unagi chirashi, and raindrop cakes. Collaboration is delicious! 👇

Thanksgiving 2025. Cran-pari negroni sbagliato, sous vide turkey, orange and pistachio cranberry sauce, leek and shiitake jasmine rice bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey jus gras, green bean casserole chaat w/ tamarind and cilantro mint chutneys, apple and mustard brussels sprouts slaw, pumpkin-style corn pie, raspberry and blackberry pie. 👇

Sudachi and lemon granita with popping pine and parsley spheres.

Popping pine and parsley spheres stored in olive oil. Reverse spherification.