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As someone who loves dried fruit and Japanese candies, this was a welcome surprise when I bought it on a whim at the local Nijiya Market in Little Tokyo. Iāve been a fan of everything from Hi-Chews to matcha Kit-Kats but candies have done quite a bit of damage to my teeth over the years. Iāve switched over to dried mango, coconut, and other fruit from TJs, but couldnāt resist this candied Yuzu when I came across it. Yuzu has such a vibrant citrus flavor that when candied, lends some sweetness to an otherwise bitter rind, resulting in a beautiful depth and zestful flavor. The small pieces and relatively simple ingredients make it feel at least a little healthier than other candies too.
Jan 19, 2021
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šif youāve never had one, itās like a grapefruit but bigger and with a soft spongy rind thatās fun to squish. the flavor is bright and sweet and not bitter at all. you have to peel the thin layers around each section very carefully because the individual juice sacs fall apart easily. i had never peeled one myself until recently because they were always available to buy pre-peeled at markets in Thailand growing up.
i bought one to bring to a friendās Lunar New Year party this year and we sat there peeling it slowly and meditatively, missing friends we celebrated with last year and contemplating the year ahead. now whenever i feel sad or crazy, iāve been buying a pomelo to soothe my soul.
i bought one to bring to a friendās Lunar New Year party this year and we sat there peeling it slowly and meditatively, missing friends we celebrated with last year and contemplating the year ahead. now whenever i feel sad or crazy, iāve been buying a pomelo to soothe my soul.
Feb 16, 2025
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šMoving to LA this past summer seemed to mark a new chapter in my life where I decided not to put so much stock into public opinion or perception of me and stopped trying to shape a narrative around my career. I realized there were things I might enjoy that I kept myself from doing for fear of having to live with the regret of a bad decision. Tattoos are obviously one of those decisions that once you commit to, youāre basically stuck with for life. I was always inspired by my friendsā tattoos and finally reached out to an artist I knew through a mutual friend once I got to LA. I got my first tattoo just before my birthday in August and was so impressed with how it came out that it opened up a deeper appreciation for the craft of tattooing and the culture around it. Through Instagram, Iāve been discovering so many different styles and designs that I began cataloging some of my favorites and booking appointments with other artists. Itās been a great way for me to stay social during quarantine while supporting local artists in the community. Tattoos are an expensive hobby and aesthetically arenāt for everybody, but I found they help me feel more comfortable in my body and from a styling perspective they help accentuate the more minimal outfits I find myself wearing lately. Both are qualities that make them more practical than spending all my money on clothes the way I used to.
Jan 19, 2021
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ā»ļøThe concept of sustainability is fraught with so many imperfections in reality, but I still strive to do what I can on a personal level to minimize my impact on the environment. One of the easiest ways to do that recently has been to shop with retailers that place an importance on sustainability. In NY, I would often visit Package Free in Williamsburg for sustainable home goods and reusable items. Sustain LA is basically the equivalent on the eastside of Los Angeles. I came to LA with just a suitcase so I bought just about everything I could for my home from here, but their refillable program probably provides the greatest benefit. You can buy or bring your own containers and fill them with whatever products you need: soaps, oils, laundry detergent, ...even deodorant. The world still has a long way to go in embracing sustainability as a necessary component of our infrastructure but finding ways to be a conscious consumer is a good enough start that I find quickly becomes a more holistic way of life.
Jan 19, 2021
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šŖI wasnāt one of those people that reverted to sweats and loungewear in the early days of quarantine, but Iāve come to appreciate the joy of āsoftā clothing when indoors. Before I moved from NY to LA, I dug out an old pair of sateen Army fatigues that have a beautiful softness and peached finish that lies between pajama pants, sweatpants and the sort of cotton canvas work pants painters might wear. The design is louche and utilitarian enough that any relation to itās military origin is not immediately obvious, and the olive green is quite faded and muted and would be at home in a garden or any natural setting. I love repurposed and recontextualized objects in general, but these pants have become increasingly dear to me as Iāve come to appreciate the beauty in their simplicity and practicality.
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