The first Thanksgiving after having a newborn can be a unique and exciting experience. With a new addition to the family, there is much to be thankful for, and the holiday can take on a whole new meaning.
Read MoreThough you might not realize it, testosterone plays an important role in your overall health. This hormone helps to regulate energy levels, bone density, and sex drive. Low testosterone levels can lead to fatigue, osteoporosis, and erectile dysfunction.
Read MoreBeef tongue is a delicacy that is enjoyed by many cultures around the world. Although it may seem intimidating to cook, beef tongue is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be used in various dishes. In this recipe, we'll show you how to slow-cook beef tongue in a homemade broth made from oxtails, resulting in a rich and satisfying stew that's perfect for a cold winter's day.
Read MoreFasting and lower calorie detoxification are two approaches to supporting the body's natural detoxification process.
Fasting involves abstaining from all food and sometimes even water, ranging from a few hours to several days or more. The idea behind fasting for detoxification is that it gives the digestive system a break, allowing the body to focus on eliminating toxins and repairing damaged cells. Fasting can be beneficial for some people, but it can also be risky and should be done under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Read MoreOfficial cheat meal… I am telling you that I am a 90% gluten-free guy, but when I cheat, I always go for the highest quality with full respect for history and tradition. Guess what? I made homemade Tagliatelle with ancient organic flour from locals in Massachusetts.
Tagliatelle con Gamberi e Melanzane is a classic Italian pasta dish that combines the savory flavors of shrimp and eggplant with the delicious texture of fresh tagliatelle pasta. It's perfect for a quick, easy, filling, and flavorful dinner.
Read MoreValentine's Day again? I know it is a special day for showing love and appreciation to your significant other. This year, I decided to invited my teammate Kyle Bochniak and his wife. We train together almost everyday, but haven’t hang out together, so we made it happen.
Read MoreValentine's Day is a special day to celebrate love. What better way to show your loved ones how much you care than by cooking them a full-course meal? This Valentine's Day, I made a fancy dinner.
Read MoreSo what did we have? Well, I thought he must miss some hometown taste! Lobster is Bostonian’s favorite as you know, and I remember he likes lamb because of his family background. For dessert, the best New England famous fruit is apples, so I baked them with my “go-to“ homemade ice cream.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving to everyone! The fall and winter holiday seasons are upon us and I’m looking forward to one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving.
Read MoreI know post-competition binge was what I used to do, but now I am not young anymore. I was in Cinderella time after my last fight on 7/26th. One week after a fight is my “happy“ time when I allow myself to eat whatever I want.
Read MorePeople in Japan got an extra holiday, like 10days? because of the event. My father visited me in Boston and we enjoyed family time. Other than showing him around the city, I did Tatekitchen on weekend.
Read MoreMy sister in law was visiting us in Boston and she asked me for cooking dinner. By coincident, my training partner got venison in southern Mass, I cooked fresh venison steak for the main dish. Let’s see what I cooked!
Read MoreMake it at home! Tatekitchen has been busy around this time because my wife’s birthday is Jan 31st, and Valentine’s day is 2 weeks after, so I have been spoiling my wife with full course dinner to make her happy at the most wonderful time of the year. Cooking makes us warm, at least during the coldest season in Boston. How was your valentine’s day?
Read MoreIf you have been following Tatekitchen, you know that I cook pescatore once a year for my wife’s birthday. This year was a little bit different because I didn’t use tomato sauce at all. I tried to make her birthday dinner very romantic as much as I could. Should I take her to high end/fancy restaurant in Boston?
Read MoreI was not major in History during my undergrad, but I know Thanksgiving history started with the harvest celebration of the pilgrims and the Native Americans that took place around this time. As a non American individual, I recognize this day as an official pig out day in U.S. just saying…
Read MoreIt has been for a while since the last Tatekitchen. I always cook for myself and family, but not Tatekitchen style for everyday meal scenes. A dinner hang at home can be way more satisfying than a night out at a restaurant, but serving a specific diet in one's home takes effort.
Read MoreA plant-based diet is a diet based on foods derived from plants, including vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, but with few or no animal products. I have been doing #meatlessmonday for 6 months this year. Every Monday, I become a complete vegan.
Read MoreI still had frozen venison hunted by my student from western Mass in the freezer. I cooked different parts of venison meat; loin and burger. My friends came over to my place and cooked a full course meal! Here is Tatekitchen spring version.
Read MoreLike many things in life, cooking a romantic dinner for two sounds better than it generally ends up being. What you're thinking is a bottle of wine, soulful looks into one another's eyes, and maybe a little joke that you two will remember and laugh about for years and years. I cook Pescatore once a year for her birthday.
Read MoreOsechi ryori are traditional Japanese New Year foods. The tradition started in the Heian Period (794-1185). Osechi are easily recognizable by their special boxes called Jubako , which resemble bento boxes. Like bentō boxes, Jubako are often kept stacked before and after use. "Osechi is what most people in Japan eat at the beginning of the new year. Regardless of how many times you go to Japanese restaurants, osechi isn't something you'll ever find on a Japanese menu. Its time and place are the first few days in January, in the Japanese home.
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