Snacks, the Nutritious Way: Papaya and Tofu Smoothie

Papaya and tofu blended together with diluted Greek yogurt and sweetened with a touch of honey.  I'm not sure why Tofu is not a popular ingredient for smoothies. So strange. I've just elected it "best smoothie ingredient of the year". I'm kind of serious. The health benefits of Tofu are uncountable; moreover it does not have …

How to Make Sushi Rice on the Stove

Even though I consider myself a fan of Japanese food (I am fascinated by its culinary perfectionism), I've long been unaware of how to cook simple Japanese dishes, from noodles to sushi. Going to a restaurant has always been the only way to taste Japanese food for me. What made me emerge from this unbearable state of ignorance and try out …

Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Comfort, comfort food. I don't think there's a word other than "comfort" to describe the wonders of melting cheese. Simple as that, if there's food that can melt my heart and console my soul, this is cheese that is left to pass from solid to gooey status. Not to mention I really need to forget about calories, sometimes. Or stop …

Strawberry and Lemon Agua Fresca with a shot of Cachaca

Happy Cinco de Mayo! How are you going to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla ? I'm in London, where all the cultures and nationalities meet. Sure, the British capital is not the obvious choice for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, but it’s one of the few places in the world where every community finds its space, …