When Takeo Shibatani visited the United States from Japan over a decade ago, he had his heart set on two things: surfing and opening a business. His dreams have since become a reality, and along the way, he unexpectedly also became a takoyaki master. For the uninitiated, takoyaki are Japanese octopus-filled battered balls—crisp on the […]
Wintertime eats often evoke a sense of nostalgia linked by the uncanny power of taste memories, which some psychologists argue are the most powerful. Because of this, we tend to put unnecessary pressure on ourselves to make these meals special – but they don’t need to be overly fussy or complicated. Sometimes, the most memorable […]
At the bright and airy Friends & Family restaurant in Los Angeles, its impressive display is thoughtfully arranged with over two dozen baked goods. A mountain of shatteringly crispy croissants, a round of crumble-topped almond coffee cake, and a nearly teetering stack of canelé stand out in pastry chef Roxana Jullapat’s repertoire of baked goods. […]
