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Five Little Things I loved the week of May 22, 2022: grilling season, grocery shopping, meaningful homes, and more!

A bowl of colorful pasta salad with the words, "Simple Recipes for Memorial Day & a Season of Grilling."

Simple Recipes for Memorial Day and a Season of Grilling

This list of Simple Memorial Day Food Recipes is full of plenty of fresh ideas for warm weather and backyard barbeques. Delicious recipes include Fireworks Pasta Salad, Berry Crisp Parfaits, Buffalo Ranch Potato Salad, and even a quick tutorial on how to microwave corn on the cob (so easy!).

Purple artichoke field at Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, CA

All Things Artichokes with Ocean Mist Farms CEO & President, Chris Drew

In Episode 40 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Chris Drew, the CEO and President of Ocean Mist Farms, on location in Castroville, California, which is now known as the Artichoke Capital of the World. In this episode, they chat about all things artichokes, including Ocean Mist’s farming history, the artichoke varieties they grow, Chris’ favorite way to enjoy artichokes, and more!

Tune in to the Kitchen Confidante Podcast and learn about Chef Ji Hye Kim

Cooking Traditional Korean Cuisine With Local Ingredients — With Chef Ji Hye Kim of Miss Kim

In Episode 39 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Chef Ji Hye Kim. Chef Ji Hye has had the honor of being recognized as a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2021 and a James Beard Semifinalist 2020 in 2022. In this episode, Ji Hye talks about her journey as a chef, the inspiration behind her restaurant, Miss Kim, and how she cooks traditional Korean cuisine with local Michigan ingredients.

Morning hike at the Fresh Air Retreat in Scottsdale, AZ

Five Little Things

Five Little Things I loved the week of May 15, 2022: fresh air, accidental friends, pink shirts, and more!

Artichoke Salad with Fried Mozzarella

Artichoke Salad with Fried Mozzarella checks off all the boxes: fresh greens, a simple vinaigrette, flavorful artichokes, and crispy fried mozzarella. Perfect for a hearty lunch, a summer cookout, a dinner party, and beyond!

Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! with Michelle Tam

In Episode 38 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to New York Times best-selling author Michelle Tam about her path with husband and coauthor Henry Fong to paleo living, working together as a team, and what makes their newest book, Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! #VeryAsian.

Five Little Things

Five Little Things I loved the week of April 23, 2022: artichokes, etiquette, first dances, and more!

Tune in to the Kitchen Confidante Podcast and learn about opening Goldilocks Filipino Cuisine at San Francisco International Airport with Iva Chen.

Launching Goldilocks Filipino Cuisine at San Francisco International Airport

In Episode 37 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Iva Chen, the Director of Business Development and Marketing of Lady Luck Gourmet, which owns and operates Goldilocks at San Francisco International Airport. They chat about Iva’s path to restaurant development, the challenges of opening an airport restaurant during the pandemic, and introducing a taste of Filipino food to travelers from around the world.