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• Spirulina Popcorn and the Bahamas

  

  This month we went to the Bahamas on a cruise with my mom to celebrate her 85th birthday.85 years old! :)It was a quieter event than the last time when we... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Katsu

  

  My mom is here visiting again!  When she arrived from a day of traveling, I served Chicken Katsu for dinner (with rice, miso soup, and miso green beans – not a... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dad How-tos

  

  thehungryartist:A recent piece I did inspired by my neighborhood! Originally posted on THE WAY TUGEAU: Melissa Iwai’s how-to for the perfect (Brooklyn) Dad…. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Beef Teriyaki Burgers

  

  When we go to the Japanese store, Mitsuwa, in New Jersey, Jamie and I always share a Hamburg plate (Hamburger with sauce served with rice and soup) in the food... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ancho Chili Rubbed Grilled Flank Steak Salad for Cinco De Mayo

  

  After a very long winter here on the east coast, things are finally warming up!  We celebrated by buying flowers at a neighborhood plant sale and planting them... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bacon Shrimp Linguine

  

  In the past months, I finished illustrating two books, some magazine pieces, a promo piece, and some pieces for two gallery shows.  Oh, and I took two online... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Frozen Banana and Blueberry Bites

  

  These Chocolate Frozen Banana and Blueberry Bites are my new favorite treats recently. I can’t get enough of them! They’re quite healthy too. You can use raw... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Low Carb Cauliflower Crust Bacon Zucchini Quiche

  

  I procrastinated today and instead of doing my work, I did some experimenting and cooking in the kitchen!  We had a frozen pie crust I needed to use (it kept... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Broccoli Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce for the Busy Person

  

  Not the prettiest but oh so delicious!Happy to start the new year with lots of projects, but that means I need to cook fast!This has been my go-to super fast... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 2014 Round Up Top Five Posts

  

  Looking back on 2014, I am happy of all the things I accomplished in my art life, but cooking took a backseat this time….  I won’t lie, most popular posts were... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Merry Christmas Eve Day

  

  Hope all who celebrate have a joyous time!I didn’t bake my usual cookie this year (breaking a 13 year annual event!) because I was producing so much art!  I... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Free Fall Friday – Reviews and Kudos

  

  thehungryartist:Nice post about Denis’ great news last month! Originally posted on Writing and Illustrating: Melissa Iwai is participating in an... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kashi Healthy Treats and Advent Challenge

  

  Whew, the holidays threw me for a loop!  Hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We went to Illinois to see my family and had a great time!  ... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jamie’s Soup and My Society 6 Store

  

  I did a similar soup post way back when when I created this creamy green soup. This one, however, is even easier, and I recently taught my ten year old to make... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• MATS A Course and Root Vegetables

  

  Melissa Iwai 2014So… I started taking an intense online design course, called Make Art That Sells, taught by Lilla Rogers. This, along with several book... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Citrus Tonic and My Sketchbook

  

  I’ve been sick AND busy, and this is about the extent of my experimenting with recipes!  I made this in my Vitamix:  One whole orange and one whole lemon. Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Best Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa Ever and Baked Tortilla Chips

  

  I have made this salsa exactly four times since I saw this recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking a month ago! I made it a bit easier for myself by omitting the... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Coconut Avocado Ice Cream

  

  In the comments section of my last post, Trixie Pin of Almonds Are Mecurial mentioned an Avocado Ice Cream recipe found at Oatmeal with a Fork. I’ve always... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cacao “Tofutti”

  

  Awhile ago, I had a somewhat high blood sugar score on a test. It wasn’t a fasting test or anything, so I don’t know how accurate it was, but in the past... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• DIY Terrariums

  

  I have a recipe today for you, but it’s not of the edible variety!  (sorry)  I wanted to share it with you all though, because it was loads of fun to create, an... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES